Justice…

Life is getting really overgrown and some people and things will need to be cut down to size. This weekend, do not hold back - hit the scene with a vengeance. You know what’s up and you know where your limitations lie, so speak your truth and make no apologies for your feelings or thoughts. It will be shocking to some, but they need that dose of reality. Strength, honesty and absolute understanding of what you stand for will lead the way. Cut away the overgrowth and make sure everyone knows exactly what you think. When your voice is heard and honored, you will feel an incredibly sense of accomplishment - especially when those who most offend you, bend to your will.

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

The Justice Card by Rose Hellen Art

The King of Pentacles…

You are protected by a very strong force of nature in your life. You may not always see and feel their presence, but there is someone watching over you and empowering your every step. They are guiding you with a strong arm, but a wise understanding of what you truly need. They also shower you with luxurious gifts when you least expect it, to make sure you are embraced and entertained. Who is this entity - you are wandering, aren’t you? The next time you are hiking a path through the forrest, you bet they will be there. When you are standing in front of a gloriously lush mountain with the sun shining down on you, they are there. As you dip your toes in the roaring ocean and feel the sea spray you with cooling delight - there they are. They rule your best days and appear to you when you need them most - that elusively all present King of Pentacles. Pay attention to when they reveal themselves tomorrow - you will always benefit from their fresh, green sorcery. Listen, so they may tell you their story - your story.

“There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time, we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” - Linda Hogan

The King of Pentacles from The Dreams of Gaia Tarot - Ravynne Phelan

The Five of Cups (Reversed) and the Three of Swords (Reversed)…

Two very tough cards emerge together this Tuesday, but the good news?!? They are reversed! It seems a clear theme is emerging for us this week, with the Star leading the way yesterday, it truly is time to heal. So, the question is - what grudge or past trauma are you holding onto? What ill feelings and dark thoughts have become your crutch? Don’t hold onto the wound. It’s truth that we can become addicted to behavior that is unbecoming and not really serving us, just to get by or get through. But, what you rely on may be slowly killing you. Your heart and mind long to be free of all this! It may be tough, but today is your day to turn this cycle on its head. Take one gentle step toward changing your outlook and consequently your actions. Awareness - Identify the curse you have laid upon yourself, so you might be able to release its hold. You are ready.

“Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That’s why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people.” - Ryan North

The Five of Cups (Reversed) & The Three of Swords (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

The Star…

Monday comes with the promise that you will soon feel better. Strip away all the outer burdens you cling to and let the healing light of the heavens restore your spirit. If you are feeling extra vulnerable today, that is expected, because you are beginning the process of cleansing your soul - washing away all of your past trauma and behaviors that are no longer serving you. Open your mind and spirit to the idea that you deserve this moment of restoration. Tonight, turn your face toward the night sky and spot just one glorious star that is calling your name. Answer their call and feel it’s glow embrace your heart in peace and calm. (Not a bad way to star the week.) Happy Monday!

“Stars can’t shine without darkness.” - Anonymous

The Star from the Silver Era Tarot by Aunia Kahn, Russell Moon

The Two of Swords…

This week, you THINK you have to make a tough decision, but what would truly happen if you just didn’t choose? Those two thoughts - those cutting ideas that seem to be opposing might be intimidating, but they do not determine your growth. Why not just wait and allow yourself to reach upward through their sharp finality? Grow toward a calmer existence despite their demands. I think you’ll be surprised to find that indecision can be the best answer to the problem, ultimately bringing you peace and further clarity. If you feel like you have to choose - don’t choose! It may take some time, but you will eventually grow to overcome this folly. (It doesn’t feel like folly right now, but I assure you, if you wait, you will discover it is.)

“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” - Neil Part

The Two Of Swords from The Bifrost Tarot by Jeremy Lampkin

The King of Wands…

It’s going to be a fiery weekend and you will step up and lead the charge! Truthfully, this morning I pulled 3 cards before I got to this one - they were all cards we had seen this past week, but all came up in reverse. You know what this means?!? We need to put this week behind us - to move forward with passion and zeal and leave this week in the dust. So, of all of the exciting visions you had for this weekend, which will you bring into reality first? It’s time to set the world around you on fire and guide all those around you to help in your majestic endeavors. Make this weekend count in a royally fun way. You know what to do - take the lead and fan the flames of imagination for all those around you.

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” -Henry David Thoreau

The King of Wands from The Shadowscape Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore

The High Priestess…

You are connected to the light of your ancestors and have inherited from them a special brand of knowledge that has been passed down through centuries. If you seek guidance, you don’t have to go far at all - look within and listen to their messaging which is encoded on your DNA. You are the dream of so many who came before you and they fill you with power even when you don’t believe you have what you need to go on. Let their distant magic cast a spell on your heart. Welcome a greater understanding of just how much potential you carry. Close your eyes and feel their energy surround you in the most beautiful sense of sorcery. This inner knowing, this faith and trust is the magic you seek. You are not alone. You have everything you need. You always have. Look within and the light of the universe will find you.

“I keep the light and love of my ancestors and let go of the rest.” - Amy Lee Mercree

The High Priestess - Various images that speak to my soul.

The Queen of Swords…

It’s time for you to take control, queen. Sharpen your dagger, heighten your sense of awareness and fly into all current situations like the dark raven you are. Today is a day to get sh!@ done. Focus and strategy are already at your wingtips, so time to soar into action! Don’t let anyone stand in your way of what needs to be accomplished. In fact, see if you can use anyone who tries to stand in your way to help you achieve what needs to be accomplished. You have a razor-sharp power of persuasion flying with you today, so do what you must with it. And, if those around you don’t fall in line, leave them in the dust. The stakes are high, but you are ready to conquer. Let them all eat cake.

“She is a queen. Her soul is royalty.” - Adrian Michael

The Queen of Swords from The Goddess Tarot Deck - Art by Jenna Della Grottaglia on DeviantArt

The Four of Wands (Reversed) & The Knight of Wands…

I know you feel like you are leaving people behind - people who have supported you and lifted you up when you needed it most. But, it’s time to venture out into the wild unknown with passion. There are new roads to explore and adventures that are calling to you and you know that you are ready. So it’s time to put set this new chapter of you in motion, even if it means literally moving in a new direction! The truth is, the friends and family that matter most, will always be there for you and even if you are off following your fiery dreams. And, those that are not planning on being your ally in self-progress are not worth worrying about. It’s time to set yourself free and dance to the beat of your own drum. Trust that the people who have been there for you will understand.

“You may feel like home is the anchor in your storm, but leaving may well save you from drowning.” – Unknown

The 4 of Wands (Reversed) into the Knight of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The World & The Ace of Cups…

I’ve been waiting to write about these two cards ALL DAY, because the day was so full, it took me this long to get to it! I asked an important question - what should I hold in my heart in order to get through the day and these two flew out of the deck. No matter how your day evolved, recognizing that the world embraces you with protection and wholeness will help you to see the fiery opportunity that can spring forth. Examine all elements that danced around you today and discover a sense of completion that you didn’t anticipate. Then, when you wake tomorrow you will be ready to take hold of the new creative challenge that emerges. Life is exciting and triumphant success is yours for the taking. Sweet dreams!

“You have to embrace the world if you want to live in it now.” - Miuccia Prada

The World and The Ace of Wands from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham

Nine of Swords…

You know what I love about the Rider/Waite/Smith version of this card? You see the swords hovering above, but you cannot view the sharp end of them - they are not included in the perspective. In this rendition of the card it’s the same. It’s as if the artist is asking the very important question - “Where’s the point?” So, my dear friends, we pull this card of worry, fear and doubt, but where is the point of it? We can let these phantoms hover above us, intimidating our every move, or we can take action to remedy each haunting thought. Otherwise, we may as well acknowledge the absolute pointlessness of their existence. Sometimes, it’s best just to throw up your hands and say, “What will be will be!” So, chin up - stop hiding. It’s literally pointless.

“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of it’s troubles. It empties today of its strength.” - Corrie Ten Boom

The Nine of Swords from The Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck

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