The Two of Cups - The Knight of Wands (Reversed)…

Approach each person you meet to day with a sense of whimsical love in your heart. If you believe that every one you meet has appeared to you for a reason, take a minute to find out what that reason is - don’t judge them and run off in a different direction! Get curious about the why and embrace them in understanding and compassion. Stay in the moment and listen to what they have to say. You have the potential to change their whole outlook on the day, and who knows, they may bring a special kind of magic to your day. So, don’t be rash and turn your face from them or flit off with fire in your spirit. Be the balm - not the bomb.

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”– Princess Diana'

The Two of Cups into The Knight of Wands (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles

Seven of Cups…

Good afternoon, seekers! There are so many options sprouting up for you today - how exciting! Don’t let the myriad of choices overwhelm you. Instead take a minute to relish in gratitude for all that the universe is offering you. Think of each option as an ingredient that you can select for the recipe of the moment. Meditate on what might be the perfect blend of flavors for you right now and choose carefully, but not so carefully that you limit the possibility of your end result. Keep in mind, you can always start over, if your personal soufflé collapses. So, start mixing! What are you waiting for?

“You have all the ingredients to bake the cake you want in life. Start mixing!” - James D. Wilson

The 7 of Cups from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham

The High Priestess…

Things are not what they seem this week, but you know this. When questions arise, you already hold the answers within your soul, but this week you must truly experience the situations to connect your spirit to the best solutions. Close your eyes - there is no reason to see what is there. Feel it more deeply through your alternative senses - touch, taste, hearing and smell. Trust not what you see, but what you sense with wholeness and you will surprise even yourself with what you discover. Your power lies within. Set yourself free by simply connecting to it.

“Learning to pay attention to how your body feels can offer you rich guidance about your choices and direction in life.” ― Lynn A. Robinson

The High Priestess - Art by Luisa Villavicencio

Three of Wands…

You know what your heart desires, so it’s time to cast a spell! Set your intention out into the universe with conviction and warmth of spirit. Create the spark you long for and light up the night with the power of your own belief that it will grow into a wild fire that is too hot to tame. When you put your full soul toward a dream, you know that magic will happen. Trust your own ability to enchant and fan the flames of the universe, so that your craved destiny comes to you when the time is right.

“Cast yourself. You are the spell.” - T. Thorn Coyle

The Three of Wands from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham - a magical new deck that I HIGHLY recommend!

The Six of Cups - Reversed…

Hey, You! Remember me?!? I am your inner child reminding you that life should be fun. You’ve been ignoring my cues to invite more carefree merriment into your world this summer. In fact, you have been pushing me aside a lot lately in favor of work and a lot of other boring things. Listen, I am still a part of you and I won’t let you ignore me anymore. There is mischief to be made, silliness to share and adventures you haven’t even dreamed yet awaiting you! So, stop hiding me away. It’s time to embrace frivolity and let me share with you all of the sweetness that life has to offer. *This has been a message from your younger self to you by way of the 6 of Cups (Reversed)

“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” - Aldous Huxley

The Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Housewives Tarot by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum

The Queen of Swords - Reversed…

Life is frenetic and your long range vision is blurry. Communication has been increasingly difficult on so many levels. You try to cut through the bull@#$!, but your blade is dull. You need to sharpen and specify your own direction in order to be able to lead others on a path of clarity. You know this, and you understand that it’s not quite the right time to take action. Instead of feeling disappointed in yourself for stalling, pat yourself on the back. This moment is not the ideal time to move forward because the world around you is so fuzzy. So, sit back and wait with intention. Soon, you will be able to turn things around and take charge. Soon it will all make sense.

“Clarity and simplicity are the antidotes to complexity and uncertainty.” - General George Casey

The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from the Celtic Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and Chris Down

The Moon & The Six of Cups (Reversed)…

What past memories dwell in the the darker shadows of self? Ready yourself to meet them tonight under the faint light of the silvery moon. Whether it’s good or bad that rises to the surface, welcome the chance for greater understanding of what you hold onto in your heart and mind. In fact, embrace the emotional overflow that may accompany these emerging haunts. You will realize that they don’t hold the same amount of power over you as they once did and you might start to feel a sense of peace as you release them from your soul and let the memories dance under the night sky. And you should dance with them! Howl at the moon and free yourself from the subconscious emotions you cling to! Make room for greater wishes and dreams and they will appear. Happy Tuesday.

“The subconscious mind is ruled by suggestion, it accepts all suggestions – it does not argue with you – it fulfils your wishes.” - Joseph Murphy “The Power of The Subconscious Mind”

The Moon into the Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Six Of Wands…

It always feels like it’s off to the races on a Monday, but keep your horse moving slow and steady. Don’t feel like you have to rush or force yourself to keep up. Slow your speed just enough to be able to celebrate the small victories of the day. Recognize that you have already accomplished enough to be honored and feel successful. Sometimes, just keeping up with the race or even just staying in it is winning. Happy Monday!

“Perseverance is not one long race - it’s many short races one after the other.” - Walter Elliot

The 6 of Wands from The Tarot of the Younger Self by Sushila Burgess

The Five of Pentacles…

You can only blossom so much in that cage you have placed yourself in, until your wild stems begin to break through the bars. You may be having that moment where you feel alone and trapped, but if you just look up from the sadness for a moment, you will see that you are being watched over and supported. These confines have been self-imposed, so it’s up to you to release yourself. Let’s face it, the beauty of who you truly are cannot and should not be contained, so put an end to all this self-pity. Do one thing today to reach out to someone - take one action that pushes you outside of your comfort zone. I think you might be surprised how much the natural world shows up for you when you do!

“Accepting help is its own kind of strength.” - Kiera Cass

The Five of Pentacles from The Shadowscape Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Ten of Cups (Reversed) & Queen of Cups…

Why are you letting someone else sit in judgement and hold court over your idea of happiness? Whoever this bossy and controlling individual is, they do not and will not understand your life choices, so let go of the impulse to constantly appease them. Your life can look to you any way you wish, so long as it brings you joy and fulfillment. You get to define what emotional abundance truly means to you. You are in charge of your own destiny, but you will never feel satisfied if you are letting the thoughts and feelings of another decide this for you. Swim around in the idea of this tonight. See if you can identify who this person is. If it’s another person - cut the ties that bind you to their opinions and feelings. If you discover that this harsh criticism is coming from yourself and you are the one muddying the waters of your own contentment, well then you have a lot of work to do!

“Don’t put your key to happiness in another person’s pocket.” - Unknown

The Ten of Cups (Reversed) from The Divine Diversity Tarot by Joe Phillips and The Queen of Cups from The Modern Spell Caster’s Tarot Deck by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy

The King of Swords…

Monday running amok? Take control of the situation with decisiveness and strategy. Sharpen your focus and get specific about what needs to be done. Use your keen intellect to delegate each step and when someone slacks, step in and show them how it should be done. And, if things don’t go as planned, be ready to shift your tactics. You are more in charge than you realize and if you aren’t leading this show, you should be. So prepare for your take over by enhancing your intellect.

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” - Stephen Hawking

The King of Swords from The Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya

The Wheel of Fortune…

The unseen hand of the universe is spinning the wheel of life behind the scenes to set something spectacular in motion for you! You may have felt a kind of indescribable excitement bubbling up inside of you over the past few days or weeks - this is because you know already that something big is coming. This week you may be hit with the surprise of just what the universe has planned for you and it is bound to be good. In fact, it will lead you in a direction that you hadn’t imagined, but will soon come to realize was always where you were meant to go. Change of this impact can feel a bit frightening. In the moments you feel doubt, just remember that you are protected and you are being swirled onto the path that you were destined for. Open your heart with love and infuse your mind with curiosity, then just say yes and let the universe guide your way.

“Could it be? Yes, it could
Somethin's comin', somethin' good, if I can wait
Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is
But it is gonna be great” - Stephen Sondheim - West Side Story

Wheel of Fortune from The Stephen Cousin Tarot by Stephanie Cousin

Death - Reversed…

Saturday is a great day to be reborn. Reclaim your own sense of purity. It’s time to banish all the darkness that has been bogging you down. Say goodbye to all the negative thoughts that are restricting you from making the change you wish you could in your life. Let your soul close its eyes and drift inward on a magical journey to reconnect with your purest self. Innocence, openness and light still exist way down inside of you - allow them to break out - give yourself the freedom of heart you deserve. Release yourself - create and welcome a new version of you. Happy Saturday!

“Burn if you must, but rise from the dust.” - Paul Nigram

The Death Card (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by R. Black Art

The Two of Wands…

Looking to widen your circle? I know it feels like you have to be precise when you are mapping out the future. But, creative decisions are never very explicit. I suppose it’s good that you are thinking in a circular way and not trying to adhere to a linear approach, but don’t forget to color outside of those lines that materialize in your mind. Strategy is good, but there is so much more to explore than what is within view. Maybe, subconsciously, you are establishing those lines, so you can break through them? Let the fire in your spirit consume the mind with even greater possibility.

“Map out your future, but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. So, make it worth the trip.” - Jon Bon Jovi

The Two of Wands from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

Knight of Pentacles - Reversed…

Here we are, my friends, stuck in a creative rut, finding ourselves suddenly paralyzed. Ugh. The world seems to us to be incredibly dull and uninteresting and no matter how we try to move forward, we simply cannot. Our magic is at a stand-still. The only true remedy is give in to the malaise just enough so we can mentally ready ourselves for some serious introspection. Internal understanding will help us to bring some color back into our lives. So, don’t push or force yourself to move in this lethargic moment. If you must do something, take a break, close your eyes, relax your mind and just see what thoughts rise to the surface. Ugh - Wednesday…

“Artax - Please don’t let the sadness of the swamps get to you!” - Atreyu from NeverEnding Story

The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Prism Visions Tarot by James R. Eads

Three of Wands - Reversed…

Simple message on a Monday… Don’t turn your back on the moment. Stay focused on what is in front of you. Whatever answer you seek can be revealed with the information on the page and the task at hand. If your day were a book, stay on the page and take it one word at a time. Happy Monday!

“Focus on the step in front of you -not the whole staircase.” - Anonymous

The 3 of Wands (Reversed) - Deck Unknown

Justice…

This week will be impactful as the wise roots of Justice climb up from the ground to balance all grievances. It will be really good for some, but may come as a surprise to others. The imbalance you have faced might have felt infuriating to you, or you could have been enjoying a sense of ease within that disparity. Things are about to shift. As she blindly evens the scales, you may find yourself reveling in that freedom of equity, or you should ready yourself to face the harsh reality of her sword as she cuts you back down to size. Whichever it is, my friends, keep in mind that fairness is healthy and we all deserve the chance to grow and blossom without restriction. Don’t take it personally - Justice is blind. Accept either outcome with grace and dignity and welcome the chance for personal growth.

“Injustice is a threat to Justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr

The Justice Card - Artist’s Rendering - Unknown

The Four of Rods (Wands)…

A simple question for the deck on this Thursday - “Why?”. Whatever you have going on in your world that has you wondering, here’s the answer. It’s time to stake your claim for stability and future growth. You deserve the existence you can see on the horizon and you long for harmony and foundation. Whatever is happening for you right now that you find confusing is leading you to the moment where you can take a stand that will make the difference which ensures you will blossom in the right direction. Even if it feels negative, chaotic, strange or challenging, accept that what is being presented to you and explore what is truly there and you will soon be able to solidify a more creative and harmonious life. Trust.

“My life is a life of accepting what the universe has offered me. I don’t fight the universe.” - Ziggy Marley

The Four of Rods (Wands) from the Aquarian Deck by David Palladini

Temperance…

Today you are trying to make sense of so many conflicting ideas and you are calling for a more enlightened path to be revealed. This may be overwhelming you. Stop for a second, make some space and breathe. Think of your life as a patchwork tile display - various patterns of who you are coming together to exhibit all the beautiful colors that exist within. Harmonious - sometimes. Dynamic - definitely. However, the pieces don’t always align in a way that makes sense - but, do they have to? Cleanse your spirit of trying to control the various elements - go with the flow and embrace all of your bits and pieces. They don’t have to fit perfectly for you to invoke a sense of flow and beauty. Your path is waiting for you - relax and close your eyes - you will see it.

“Pursue some path, however crooked and narrow, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” - Henry David Thoreau

Temperance - Art by Sonia Lazo

The Tower (Reversed) into The Six Of Cups…

It’s a triumphant Tuesday when you can look back on life’s tumultuous moments and officially say goodbye. Some kind of trauma and tragedy of your past has been trailing you, but today, when you think on it, you will realize just how insignificant it is now. No more shall you cling to trauma of the past with reverence - it was overcome long ago and cannot define you anymore Look down upon your past self with pity and love and then let them just drift away. And when they go, they will take the others you hold responsible for all of it with them. Out of chaos comes inevitable growth and you have officially outgrown your reliance on hurt, pain and negativity. Sayonara, sadness! Feels good to be so much bigger than you could ever imagine - doesn’t it?

“Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed. It means the damage no longer controls us.” - Karen Salmansohn

The Tower (Reversed) & The Six of Cups from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein