There are a number of correspondences between crystals and Tarot cards out there.
Here I have listed the most popular that I have found. Just like Tarot card meanings, crystal attributes are multi-faceted, so it is a good idea to make your own personal correspondences between the Major Arcana and crystals that will serve the purpose you require. This list provides a good starting point.
The Fool
New beginning, trust in the universe, wonder, joy, change
Herkimer diamond, Lepidolite, Tourmaline, Agate, Turquoise
The Magician
Concentration, conscious mind, expansion, creative initiative, opportunities
Quartz, Citrine, Fire opal, Agate, Tiger’s eye, Garnet
The High Priestess
Inner knowledge, intuition, secrets, esoteric knowledge
Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, Labradorite
The Empress
Sensuality, motherhood, fertility, nurturing, love, abundance, comfort
Emerald, Rose quartz, Carnelian, Turquoise, Peridot/Olivine, Aventurine
The Emperor
Order, stability, protection, confidence, power, material success
Ruby, Carnelian, Topaz, Red jasper, Emerald
The Hierophant
Knowledge, clarity, guidance, spiritual meaning
Topaz, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Turquoise, Diamond, Hematite
The Lovers
Love, relationship, choices, sexuality
Alexandrite, Agate, Rose quartz, Ruby, Ametrine, Blue topaz
The Chariot
Balancing opposing forces, moving forward, control, determination
Tiger’s eye, Pyrite, Chalcedony, Amber, Howlite, Leopard skin jasper, Staurolite
Strength
Strength, discipline, personal power, courage, focus
Cat’s eye, Topaz, Tiger’s eye, Chrysolite, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Herkimer diamond
The Hermit
Self-knowledge, finding one’s way, inner workings, spiritual clarity, discrimination
Peridot/Olivine, Bloodstone, Smoky quartz, Sapphire, Blue calcite, Blue tourmaline
The Wheel of Fortune
Cycles, a new chapter, accepting change, luck, fortune
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Aventurine, Sardonyx, Black opal, Amethyst, Rhodonite
Justice
Balance, evaluation, truth, reason, logic, legal matters
Petrified wood, Emerald, Jade, Coral, Bloodstone, Carnelian
The Hanged Man
A new viewpoint, altered consciousness, sacrifice, release
Beryl, Aquamarine, Iolite, Green calcite, Moss agate, Ametrine, Sodalite
Death
Transformation, change, completion, letting go
Apache tear, Bloodstone, Snakestone, Obsidian, Black tourmaline, Amber, Zebra stone
Temperance
Balance, cooperation, compromise, harmony, tranquility
Sardonyx, Amethyst, Jacinth, Kunzite
The Devil
The shadow self, facing fears, inhibitions, abolishment of blocked feelings
Black diamond, Black onyx, Obsidian, Jet, Charoite, Hematite, Pyrite, Tektite, Black tourmaline
The Tower
Confronting one’s truth, enlightenment, release of outdated ideas and beliefs, liberation
Garnet, Ruby, Obsidian, Lodestone/Magnetite, Chrysocolla, Hematite
The Star
Hope, renewal, peace, clarity, aspiration, optimism, sense of purpose
Rock crystal, Turquoise, Moldavite, Tektite, Sugulite
The Moon
Illusion, confusion, dreams, working with the unconscious, intuition, meditation
Moonstone, Pearl, Milk opal, Labradorite, Pyrite, Ammonite, Selenite
The Sun
Confidence, optimism, re-integration, vibrancy, creativity, energy
Amber, Diamond, Bloodstone/Heliotrope, Sunstone, Tiger’s eye
Judgement
Re-evaluation, summing up, perspective, transformation, awakening, karma
Fire opal, Malachite, Amethyst, Fluorite, Hawk’s eye
The World
Accomplishment, fulfilment, completion of a phase in life, preparation for new phase, realisation of Self
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Black pearl, Jet, Unakite, Larimar, Turquoise, Opal, Kunzite, Rhyolite
As mentioned earlier, the attributes for each of the hundreds of crystals available are multi-faceted, so it is best to research this. Many sites on the web provide this information. I also recommend The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall. It is a comprehensive directory to most of the crystals known to man, their attributes, appearance, worldwide distribution, and healing properties. There are also sections on cleaning, healing, crystal meditation and more.
Stella Luna © 2010 The Tarot Reader. All rights reserved.
i love stones but would like to know what is the best way to program the chrystal for your purpose and how long will it take to be fully charges with that program
thank for your reply bu1tercup12@yahoo.com
and to use them with tarot would be a great thing when i grow up that is hehehehe
but i still keep going andif your are reading for someone can you place these stones on the table etc.
thank you
Hello Betty, there is some information about programming crystals in another article, which I think you may have since read: http://thetarotreader.wordpress.com/articles/moon-archive/infusing-crystals-with-tarot-archetypes/ … that explains the process I work with generally, however there are NO rules. As long as your intention is clear I believe it will be successful. You can create a ritual that feels right for you. And yes, you can certainly place the crystals on the table (especially if you have programmed them to enhance your reading abilities and to vibrate energies that are in the highest good of all concerned
Hope that helps!
I would like to buy a friend a large crystal to go with this Tarot Deck, which one would be the
most powerful crystal to use followed by smaller crystals to use from your list.
Hello Joy, really it is a matter of personal choice… see what feels right for you, or find a crystal that has the qualities you feel your friend would get the most from. Often a crystal will “speak” to you. That said, you can’t go wrong with clear quartz… that is what I keep with my decks, along with amethyst and citrine. Hope that helps.