Tarot Cards of Health & Healing
Explore the tarot cards that symbolise recovery, rest and resilience. This post looks at how tarot can help illuminate the causes of illness and support your journey back to balance.
BY TONY FOX TAROT, 9 JUNE 2017
Tarot Cards of Health & Healing explores how key tarot cards symbolise our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Tarot doesn’t diagnose, but it can illuminate hidden causes of illness, pinpoint blocks to recovery and offer insight into your body-mind connection. Whether you’re navigating a chronic condition, seeking holistic support, or simply wanting to rebalance your life, these cards can serve as intuitive guides on your healing path.
Symbolises inner strength, resilience and the courage to face health challenges.
STRENGTH
Strength signifies the inner resilience needed to overcome physical, emotional or spiritual health challenges. It suggests confronting the root causes of illness, whether dietary habits, toxic environments, or unhealthy relationships. The card encourages courage, self-reflection and the determination to take charge of one’s wellbeing.
Represents healing through balance, moderation and holistic recovery.
TEMPERANCE
Temperance reflects healing through balance, moderation and holistic alignment. It may appear after a health crisis, urging a slow and peaceful recovery process. Whether through conventional medicine or alternative therapies, the message is to gently rebalance body, mind and spirit.
Offers hope, renewal and spiritual healing after illness or emotional strain.
THE STAR
The Star brings hope, spiritual renewal and healing following illness. Though vulnerability remains, this card encourages mindfulness, gentle care and positive thinking. Healing is ongoing—nurture your energy and allow yourself space to recover emotionally and physically.
Highlights physical hardship, poor health and the need for support.
5 OF PENTACLES
This card depicts hardship, poor health, and lack of support. It may highlight isolation during illness or struggles to access care. But there is also connection—shared adversity can foster community and mutual support among those facing similar health challenges.
Suggests deep rest, recuperation and stillness for mental and physical healing.
4 OF SWORDS
The 4 of Swords calls for deep rest, recovery and mental stillness. In a health context, it’s a reminder to retreat from stress, release anxiety, and allow your body to heal. Stillness and solitude create the conditions for spiritual and physical restoration.