Do you know your Birth date is linked to your tarot card and it can actually tell how your entire year is going to be? Most people don’t realize that numerology and tarot have always went hand in hand. Every year holds its own unique frequency. There are 22 Major Arcana cards at the heart of the tarot deck. And each card is associated to a specific meaning. Once you know your card, your entire year will start making sense.

But here’s the catch! You don’t need an expert or have to own a deck of cards. All you need is your birth date and about two-three minutes to do simple math calculation.

Time To Do Some Basic Math

First take your birth day, add your birth month, then add the year. Remember, the number has to land between 1-22. Whichever number you’ll get is your personal yearly card.

Let’s try to understand this using a birth date. Suppose your birthday falls on December 27th, 2026. That’s 2+7+1+2+2+0+2+6= 22. Card 22 is “The Fool” represents taking a leap of faith into the unknown.

Or say you were born on 29th November. That’s 2+9+1+1+2+0+2+6=23. Now, in this case 23 is not on the list. you add again: 2+3=5. Your actual card is “The Hierophant” denotes a year of learning and finding your truth.

Once you get your number, see how it aligns with your reading:

• 1 – The Magician : Denotes confidence, skills and making things happen.
• 2 – The High Priestess: Denotes intuition, mystery and inner wisdom.
• 3 – The Empress: Denotes love, beauty and creativity.
• 4 – The Emperor: Denotes authority, stability and control.
• 5 – The Hierophant: Denotes tradition, spirituality, and guidance.
• 6 – The Lovers: Denotes love, relationships, and important choice
• 7 – The Chariot: Denotes determination, ambition and victory.
• 8 – Strength: Denotes courage, patience, and inner strength.
• 9 – The Hermit: Denotes solitude, reflection, and self-discovery.
• 10 – The Wheel of Fortune: Denotes luck, change, and life cycles.
• 11 – Justice: Denotes fairness, truth, and balance.
• 12 – The Hanged Man: Denotes pause, sacrifice and a new perspective.
• 13 – Death: Denotes endings, transformation, and new beginnings.
• 14 – Temperance: Denotes balance, peace, and moderation.
• 15 – The Devil: Denotes temptation, attachment, and unhealthy habits.
• 16 – The Tower: Denotes sudden change, chaos, and revelation.
• 17 – The Star: Denotes hope, healing, and inspiration.
• 18 – The Moon: Denotes illusion, fear, and subconscious mind.
• 19 – The Sun: Denotes happiness, success, and positivity.
• 20 – Judgement: Denotes awakening, reflection, and second chances.
• 21 – The World: Denotes completion, achievement, and fulfillment.
• 22/0 – The Fool: Denotes new beginnings, freedom and taking risks.

What does your card actually mean?

Each card tells a story of how your year is going to be. Imagine after the calculation you get The Sun (19), it means 2026 is your year to shine and things are finally falling into place. Getting The Hermit (9) means this is a year where your best answers come from within, not from the outside world.

Bear in mind that there is no bad card to get, even “The Tower Card” or “Death Card” which sound scary are directing you towards growth. The Tower might mean some big change is coming your way and not in a bad way. Death Card simply means that one chapter is closing so a new one can begin.

The bottom line is, that sometimes life can feel chaotic and confused, through this simple method you’ll have a yearly theme. It gives you a lens. Why figure out everything alone, when the cards are going to help you move through the year? Many people try this at the start of the year and say the same thing: ‘It all makes sense now’. The key is to find out in January and not in December.