Tarot Numerology Overview

It's all in the numbers.

Explore the connection between tarot and numerology, rooted in the Hebrew alphabet. Discover how symbols like Aleph (the Fool) and numerical values deepen the meaning of tarot cards, weaving spirituality and insight into every reading.

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Library ↠ Home | Updated: 2025-02-09

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My journey into Tarot began with the Hebrew alphabet. Each letter held a unique character that unfolded into a story—much like Tarot. Each symbol carried a numerical value, offering two layers of meaning: a number, and one rooted in the letter itself.

Take Aleph (א), for example—the symbol of the Fool. It connects the upper and lower worlds with two yods (י) and a vav (ו), joining us to the spiritual realm as it draws us toward the divine source of life. When Aleph appears in a word, it hints at a connection with a higher power—some refer to the source as God, a spirit guide, or the universe. This discovery led me to Tarot, and I’ve been on this path ever since.

It’s important to remember that numerology is incorporated throughout Tarot. It weaves itself between both the Major and Minor Arcana.

Major Arcana

Before investigating the numbers associated with the Minor cards, let’s briefly explore the Majors. Each Major Arcana card carries a significant number. For example, when the Magician appears, it embodies the energy of 1—a start of a new beginning. However, because it’s a Major card, it speaks to the spiritual realm or areas in life that need attention rather than the everyday events represented by the Minor cards.

To shed light on these connections, the following chart outlines the relationship between each card and its assigned number. As we investigate, I’ll share a high-level meaning of each card.