WHAT IS THE YOGIC TAROT SYSTEM
The Yogic Tarot is a unique system that combines the timeless wisdom of the Tarot with the ancient philosophies of Yoga. Each of the 78 Tarot cards is aligned with a yogic philosophy and paired with a yoga pose, offering new layers of meaning and a powerful connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
This integration provides a practical and reflective tool for self-development. The depth of the Major Arcana and the guidance of the Minor Arcana come to life through both introspective study and physical practice. The Yogic Tarot invites you to explore these traditions in a way that is grounded, accessible, and deeply transformative.
THE YOGIC TAROT STRUCTURE
The Yogic Tarot follows the RWS tradition in core structure and layout. This creates a standard set of 78 cards with 22 Major arcana and 56 Minor arcana with four suits that encompass 40 Pip cards (number cards) and 16 Court cards.
The elemental association for the Minor arcana has been maintained and forms the foundation for the full sequences (Namaskar) for each Suit. The Major arcana sequence is based loosely on the Fool’s Journey.
Each Major and Minor arcana card is associated with a specific philosophy, while the Court cards each represent a specific Hindu deity that has an association to the practice and philosophies of Yoga.
This traditional RWS structure then blends with the structure of the yogic Koshas (layers of the self) and the Chakras, adding depth to the self exploration aspect of the Yogic Tarot.
SUIT OF PENTACLES
Relates to all physical and material aspects of a person: possessions, health, home, career
ELEMENT: EARTH
KOSHA: ANAMAYA (PHYSICAL BODY)
CHAKRA: MULADHARA (ROOT)
ASANA SEQUENCE: PRITHIVI (EARTH) NAMASKAR (SALUTATION)
SUIT OF WANDS
Relates to all energetic and creative aspects of a person: passions, goals, creativity, stamina, vitality
ELEMENT: FIRE
KOSHA: PRANAMAYA (ENERGETIC BODY)
CHAKRAS: SVADHISTHANA (SACRAL) & MANIPURA (SOLAR PLEXUS)
ASANA SEQUENCE: AGNI (FIRE) NAMASKAR (SALUTATION)
SUIT OF SWORDS
Relates to all mental and emotional aspects of a person: thoughts, ideas, memories, emotional attachments, feelings and perceptions.
ELEMENT: AIR
KOSHA: MANOMAYA (MENTAL/EMOTIONAL BODY)
CHAKRAS: ANAHATA (HEART) & VISHUDDHA (THROAT)
ASANA SEQUENCE: VAYU (AIR) NAMASKAR (SALUTATION)
SUIT OF CUPS
Relates to all intuitive and relationship aspects of a person: how we relate to self, how we relate to others, relationships, intuition, connections.
ELEMENT: WATER
KOSHA: VIJNANAMAYA (INTUITIVE BODY)
CHAKRA: AJNA (THIRD EYE)
ASANA SEQUENCE: JAL (WATER) NAMASKAR (SALUTATION)
MAJOR ARCANA
Relates to all aspects of the Authentic Self (soul): experiences, shifts, lessons, purpose, life journey
ELEMENT: MIXED
KOSHA: ANANDAMAYA (AUTHENTIC SELF)
CHAKRA: SAHASRARA (CROWN CHAKRA)
ASANA SEQUENCE: ATMAN (INNER SELF) NAMASKAR (SALUTATION)
WORKING WITH THE YOGIC TAROT
The Yogic Tarot offers a detailed introduction to both Tarot and Yoga, helping you build a solid understanding of each as a stand-alone practice. It then explores each card in depth, covering its overall meaning, corresponding yogic philosophy, and the connection between the two. Each card also features a specific yoga pose, with guidance on its relevance to the card and practical tips for safe practice.
This unique approach transforms the Yogic Tarot into a personalized practice and a way of living. You can work with a single card, focus on a specific suit, or blend cards to suit your needs. The Yogic Tarot adapts to where you are and what you require in the moment. While it follows a natural progression, you’re free to start wherever feels right. Each card encourages alignment with its core teachings, archetypes, and the ways of being it represents.
This integration provides a practical and reflective tool for self-development. The depth of the Major Arcana and the guidance of the Minor Arcana come to life through both introspective study and physical practice. The Yogic Tarot invites you to explore these traditions in a way that is grounded, accessible, and deeply transformative.
BIRTH OF THE YOGIC TAROT SYSTEM
The idea for the Yogic Tarot was born during Tam’s Yoga Teacher Training in early 2021 when she noted the unmistakable links and similarities between Tarot and Yoga. As she unpacked the philosophies of the Yoga Sutras she began to link each card to a philosophy and pose. Some of the cards came easily while others took close to three years to come to life and the system was built in its entirety. The guidebook and cards are currently being crafted along side Tam teaching the system through the official Yogic Tarot YouTube channel.
Tarot and Yoga have both been long standing personal practices for Tam. Having reaped years of benefits and wisdom from both, Tam works to share these with others though the Yogic Tarot platform, so that they too can reap the multitude of benefits and wisdom. As a seasoned holistic practitioner, Tam shares her personal and professional insights with other practitioners through her professional platform www.tamdillon.com, helping them navigate the ancient ways of holistic and traditional practices in our modern times.