Here is a complete Tarot–Herbal Correspondence Table — a guide aligning each Major Arcana card with herbs that embody its archetypal essence.
These are drawn from cross-referenced occult herbal traditions (Cunningham, Earth Witchery, Labyrinthos, and modern green witchcraft correspondences), refined to fit the symbolic flow of the cards from The Fool to The World.
🌿 Tarot & Herb Correspondence Table
Major Arcana - Herbs & Plants - Symbolic Alignment / Use
0 — The Fool - Cedar, Rose Geranium, Dandelion - Fresh starts, courage, openness to adventure
I — The Magician - Rosemary, Mugwort, Peppermint - Focus, clarity, manifestation, willpower
II — The High Priestess - Jasmine, Moonwort, White Sage - Intuition, mystery, sacred inner knowing
III — The Empress - Rose, Myrtle, Chamomile - Fertility, nurturing, love, abundance
IV — The Emperor - Basil, Bay Laurel, Ginseng - Authority, protection, structure, leadership
V — The Hierophant - Sage, Frankincense, Hyssop - Tradition, wisdom, spiritual teaching
VI — The Lovers - Lavender, Rose, Apple Blossom - Love, unity, harmony, sacred choice
VII — The Chariot - Ginger, Nettle, Black Pepper - Drive, victory, determination, self-control
VIII — Strength - Calendula, Cinnamon, Sunflower - Courage, resilience, balance of power and compassion
IX — The Hermit - Mugwort, Myrrh, Elderflower - Reflection, guidance, solitude, enlightenment
X — Wheel of Fortune - Sagebrush, Vervain, Chamomile - Fate, cycles, adaptability, spiritual flow
XI — Justice - Garlic, Bay Leaf, Violet - Truth, fairness, accountability, equilibrium
XII — The Hanged Man - Willow, Patchouli, Valerian - Surrender, perspective, spiritual suspension
XIII — Death - Blackberry, Bramble, Periwinkle - Transformation, release, rebirth
XIV — Temperance - Angelica, Lemon Balm, Catnip - Balance, healing, blending of opposites
XV — The Devil - Black Pepper, Tobacco, Mandrake - Shadow work, temptation, awareness of bondage
XVI — The Tower - Rue, Wormwood, Dragon’s Blood Resin - Upheaval, revelation, purification through fire
XVII — The Star - Chamomile, Lavender, Elderflower - Hope, renewal, inspiration, divine guidance
XVIII — The Moon - Jasmine, Mugwort, Lotus - Intuition, dreams, illusion, psychic vision
XIX — The Sun - St. John’s Wort, Sunflower, Marigold - Vitality, joy, illumination, clarity
XX — Judgment - Hyssop, Angelica, Aloe - Awakening, renewal, spiritual calling
XXI — The World - Bay Laurel, Ivy, Rose - Completion, unity, fulfillment, mastery
Below is the complete Minor Arcana Tarot–Herbal Correspondence Table, continuing from the Major Arcana.
Each suit is grouped by its elemental domain (Fire, Water, Air, Earth), with herbs chosen for resonance with each card’s symbolic current — drawn from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, traditional European and Hermetic herbalism, and modern Green Witchcraft sources.
(Passion, will, creativity, energy)
Card - Herbs & Plants - Symbolic Alignment / Use
Ace of Wands - Cinnamon, Ginger, Basil - Spark of creation, initiation, vitality
Two of Wands - Bay Laurel, Cardamom - Planning, ambition, foresight
Three of Wands - Rosemary, Allspice - Expansion, trade, successful venture
Four of Wands - Sunflower, Marigold - Celebration, harmony, homecoming
Five of Wands - Nettle, Chili Pepper - Conflict, competition, proving strength
Six of Wands - Laurel, Clove - Victory, recognition, success
Seven of Wands - Garlic, Dragon’s Blood - Defense, persistence, protection
Eight of Wands - Peppermint, Lemongrass - Swift movement, travel, acceleration
Nine of Wands - Pine, Cedar - Stamina, resilience, endurance
Ten of Wands - Burdock, Oak Bark - Burden, responsibility, perseverance
Page of Wands - Saffron, Cinnamon - Enthusiasm, new adventure, creative impulse
Knight of Wands - Chili, Ginger - Momentum, charisma, daring action
Queen of Wands - Sunflower, Calendula - Confidence, attraction, magnetism
King of Wands - Bay, Frankincense - Leadership, mastery, inspiration
(Emotion, intuition, relationships, healing)
Card - Herbs & Plants - Symbolic Alignment / Use
Ace of Cups - Rose, Lotus, Jasmine - Emotional renewal, open heart, love
Two of Cups - Violet, Honeysuckle - Union, harmony, connection
Three of Cups - Apple Blossom, Lemon Balm - Friendship, celebration, joy
Four of Cups - Willow Bark, Water Lily - Reflection, detachment, emotional stagnation
Five of Cups - Yarrow, Rue - Grief, loss, release
Six of Cups - Chamomile, Sweet Pea - Nostalgia, innocence, healing memories
Seven of Cups - Mugwort, Poppy - Dreams, illusion, intuition
Eight of Cups - Patchouli, Myrrh - Withdrawal, inner journey, letting go
Nine of Cups - Vanilla, Damiana - Wish fulfillment, sensual pleasure
Ten of Cups - Linden Flower, Rosehips - Family joy, harmony, emotional contentment
Page of Cups - Jasmine, Mint - Creativity, intuition, youthful emotions
Knight of Cups - Blue Lotus, Gardenia - Romance, quest for beauty, emotional expression
Queen of Cups - Water Lily, Lavender - Empathy, compassion, deep psychic wisdom
King of Cups - Lotus, Frankincense - Emotional balance, spiritual maturity
(Mind, truth, intellect, communication)
Card - Herbs & Plants - Symbolic Alignment / Use
Ace of Swords - Mint, Eucalyptus, Sage - Clarity, breakthrough, truth
Two of Swords - Violet, Catnip - Balance, indecision, intuition over logic
Three of Swords - Rosemary, Rue - Sorrow, heartbreak, purification
Four of Swords - Lavender, Chamomile - Rest, healing, contemplation
Five of Swords - Wormwood, Yarrow - Conflict, deceit, recovery of power
Six of Swords - Lemon Balm, Peppermint - Transition, peace after struggle
Seven of Swords - Dill, Thyme - Strategy, cunning, evasion
Eight of Swords - Valerian, Willow - Restriction, fear, mental bondage
Nine of Swords - Poppy, Skullcap - Nightmares, anxiety, mental overload
Ten of Swords - Black Cohosh, Rue - Endings, release, mental catharsis
Page of Swords - Lemongrass, Peppermint - Curiosity, vigilance, communication
Knight of Swords - Basil, Nettle - Swift action, conviction, fierce logic
Queen of Swords - Sage, Lavender - Independence, insight, discernment
King of Swords - Frankincense, Bay Laurel - Authority, justice, intellectual control
(Material world, health, stability, work, manifestation)
Card - Herbs & Plants - Symbolic Alignment / Use
Ace of Pentacles - Patchouli, Vetiver - Prosperity, opportunity, grounded growth
Two of Pentacles - Thyme, Chamomile - Balance, adaptability, flow between duties
Three of Pentacles - Sage, Basil - Teamwork, craftsmanship, shared vision
Four of Pentacles - Oak Moss, Ivy - Possession, security, control
Five of Pentacles - Rue, Dandelion Root - Hardship, illness, hope through endurance
Six of Pentacles - Mint, Clover - Generosity, charity, reciprocity
Seven of Pentacles - Rosemary, Agrimony - Patience, assessment, tending what’s planted
Eight of Pentacles - Oregano, Basil - Skill, diligence, craftsmanship
Nine of Pentacles - Rose, Verbena - Luxury, independence, self-sufficiency
Ten of Pentacles - Patchouli, Oak - Legacy, family, financial stability
Page of Pentacles - Parsley, Chamomile - Study, new goals, planting seeds
Knight of Pentacles - Cedar, Pine - Responsibility, reliability, methodical progress
Queen of Pentacles - Rosemary, Mint - Nurturing abundance, hearth magic
King of Pentacles - Vetiver, Cedarwood - Wealth, mastery, grounded leadership