Each Tarot card has astrological equivalents. This can help in a reading by understanding the character of a person. The following is a list of star signs and the corresponding cards, which could indicate either the star sign of the person sitting for the reading or someone of that star sign with a strong presence around or coming into the person's life.

WANDS- A FIRE SIGN
Relates to energy, enthusiasm, action, vitality, achievement and a positive approach to life. Wands love challenges and tend to live in the future. They thrive on achieving goals, which provides them a sense of purpose. Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

CUPS - A WATER SIGN
Relates to love, imagination, harmony, relationships, an approach to life through feelings, emotional sensitivity and creativity, nurturing, caring. Cups enjoy giving and receiving love and are content to flow with the changes that life brings. Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

PENTACLES - AN EARTH SIGN
Relates to the material and physical. Pentacles are down to earth, practical, realistic and grounded. They are at home with the business world and material things; they tend to live in the present. They know when the time is right to conserve resources and when to let go and enjoy the fruits of their labour. They love nature and could have a green thumb. Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

SWORDS - AN AIR SIGN
Relates to thoughts, ideas, concepts, beliefs, attitudes, complexities, communication, understanding and practical effort. Swords can bring pain, as well as understanding. This suit deals with the trials we put ourselves through in order to transform our understanding of life. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius