The Magician into the Lovers (Reversed)…

If you are looking to manifest love, you have all the tools necessary for success, but you might want to reassess the brand of love spell you are casting. Be specific in your wants and desires, but remain open to the idea that the kind of partnership you think will be fulfilling, might not actually be for you. In fact, maybe you should tone down that fantastical approach and allow yourself the time to gain mental clarity on what love truly means to you. You may have to acknowledge that love might best fit into your world in a more unconventional way. Or, that you may have to reshape yourself a bit in order to let the right kind of love in. Also - be less definitive in your idea of what is right. Let love surprise you. Isn’t the ultimate goal to give in just enough to let your world to be turned upside-down in ways that are unexpected and rewarding? Keep making magic, but relinquish your sense of control…

“Life’s most beautiful moments often arrive unannounced, wrapped in the shimmering paper of unexpected surprises.” – Unknown

The Magician & The Lovers (Reversed) from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles

Queen of Pentacles…

Hey, Queen! There are so many pieces of you that come together in a truly majestic way to fill this world with your glam style and personal sorcery. Take a moment today to think about the gorgeous collage which you have created to make you who you are. Your kind and giving heart, your flawless taste, your fierce style of leadership should all be accounted for and celebrated. You have a way with others that is both respected and revered, because all these bits and pieces of you come together in support of a unique and honorable approach. These are the colors that make you successful and the same colors that allow you to recognize when you need to dedicate yourself to reinvention. Feel self love and gratitude for your own work of art.

“Art is that which helps you see beauty in the mundane...
Let my life be a work of art.” ― Eric Overby, Senses

The Queen of Pentacles - Art by Collagecanto on Flickr

Ten of Cups & King of Pentacles…

Your cup runneth over and your pockets are lined with money!!! I’m sure you’re laughing at this and thinking, “I WISH”. But here’s a question for you, if you had to choose between love and money what would you pick? And, don’t say “well if I had money - love would come, so I pick money.” That isn’t always the case - there are plenty of unloved, sad rich people out there! Aren’t you glad you aren’t one of those?!? But seriously…Love OR Money? I know - it’s an unfair choice. Here’s a better question - if you had more money than you knew what to do with, how might you use it to encourage more love and togetherness in your life? Sometimes we have to ask ourselves these tough questions and keep asking until we get to the truth of what is really missing in our world. Once you have that truth - you will likely be surprised that you may not need money to manifest it…. Can’t wait to see what action you take next….

“Money is good, love is wealth.”— Douglas Horton

The Ten of Cups and The King of Pentacles from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham

Seven of Swords - Reversed…

Sometimes we have to do deceitful things for self-protection. In this case, you can come clean with anyone you have mislead because your intention was self-preservation in a situation that definitely felt threatening. If they don’t understand why you had to be a bit underhanded in this case, you will immediately know that trust is not a part of your personal relationship or partnership. To be put in this position is tricky enough, but if they cannot understand your reaction to certain danger then they are likely not worth your time and energy going forward. Wouldn’t you prefer to have everything out in the open and know with complete certainty that this person will have your back? You are not a dishonest person in your core, so if someone is bringing that quality out in you it must be addressed. Let the messy truth of what you have done be revealed. It will provide you with so much clarity of mind.

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” - Sir Walter Scott

The Seven of Swords - Reversed - The truth? I don’t know what deck this is….

Queen of Pentacles & Two of Swords…

Someone powerful emerges to make you an offer today! This is highly enticing, because it comes with great reward and the promise for future proliferation. However, you understand in this moment that you will have to make a very complex decision because, in accepting this gift, you know you will be disappointing someone in your life who is very important to you. Don’t rush through this process - spend time weighing the pros and cons. Explore the darker repercussions that will come along with saying yes to truly understand what is at stake. Look within to get the answers you need to be able to move forward without regret or doubt. You will know what is right if you do.

“Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” - PK Subban

The Queen of Pentacles and the Two of Swords from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The King of Swords…

The blizzard of the past few weeks is threatening to derail all of the progress you have made, so it’s time to step up and take control of all situations at hand. You have keen instincts and you know how to best approach each menacing person you encounter and all malevolent energy that blows in. Trust your knowledge and understanding and figure out how to use it as a weapon of retaliation. You have the upper hand here, so sharpen your mind and strategize your best path through the undesired accumulation toward clear success. You will be sitting pretty, if you just use the power of your mind.

“Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed.” -Terry Goodkind

The King of Swords from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham

The Fool…

Does it feel like you are about to take a big, wild step out into the abyss? This week is sure to be full of unknown adventures, some of which we will be ready for and some that will catch us dangerously by surprise. It’s best to recognize when you feel totally out of control and to take it one step at time. There will be support, but there will also be distractions. Be sure to look where you are going and face the challenges that come your way with curiosity and an open heart. Some things may not go your way, but if you approach defeat with a carefree heart that is willing to learn, it will certainly break the fall. Make sure to make some time to clown around. If nothing else, be sure to have fun along the way!

“I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments.” - Jim Morrison

The Fool - not sure what deck this is?

Six of Cups - Reversed…

Something is just not working this week. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you feel tired, cranky, overextended and just plain over it. You are missing life’s little rewards along your journey because you are just overwhelmed by demands. Maybe it’s time to get more than a little selfish. There’s only so much you can share of self and that inner child is longing for your attention. I know you feel like other people depend and rely upon you and they do, but what good are you to them when you have such a short fuse? If you truly want to connect with a free and generous heart, you need to take some time for yourself to remember the sincerity and innocence of your original intentions! You will not survive the winter if you continue to progress in this way, so be selfish. Take time to reconnect with the truest form of self - refill the deep well of your giving heart, so you have something to give!

“People empty me. I have to get away to refill.” - Charles Bukowski

The Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan (Author), Mark Evans (Author)

The Four of Wands…

Yesterday, we pulled this card reversed and it presented in a way that indicated we weren’t quite connecting with people in our circle in a harmonious way. The read seemed to indicate that we should seek our tribe elsewhere. Today I pulled the same card, but upright, first thing in the morning and I was excited at the notion that the like-minded tribe I hoped to secure would emerge for me! And, I was surprised at how much I was reminded of the strong relationships I DO have in my life all through the day! Old friends and new friends appeared to me in many ways. Think back on your own day - how did your tribe appear to you? Were there surprise texts, chance meetings, introductions or fun gatherings? Have you identified those that resonate with your spirit? How might you foster these relationships? Just think of what is possible when you set out to conquer together!

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”  - C.S. Lewis

The Four of Wands from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans

The Page of Wands into The Four of Wands (Reversed)…

You have a spirit that is all about positive action and you have been jumping up and down to gain the attention and approval of others. But, sometimes they just don’t notice and you feel like you aren’t getting your desired result. But, you know that you can’t make everyone like you. If you try to force a relationship, even when you do this with a carefree and joyful spirit, some people will just not resonate with what you are putting out into the world. You shouldn’t let this get you down, though. No need to linger and let this moment damper your spirit. So, you can’t solidify the connection with that particular person or group of people that you had hoped would be there for you?!? Move on - there is a tribe out there just waiting for your special brand of happiness and fire. Go and find them!!!

"When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of “Me too!” be sure to cherish them. Because those weirdos are your tribe." - A.J. Downey

The Page of Wands into the Four of Wands (Reversed) from the Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Ace of Cups…

The energy of this week submerges us into the deep end of emotional opportunity! If you have a heart that has been longing for deeper connection and engaging relationships…be prepared to be offered the chance to dive in. Even though the changes will feel dangerous, you will also feel exhilarated by this fresh and golden opportunity. Allow yourself to be engulfed in whatever emotions surface for you as you swim through this week like a mystical creature of the deep. There will be rewards waiting for you at every turn. Once you have claimed your most precious prize, it’s up to you how you choose to enhance and enrich it! Surprises abound - you find you are the prize that someone else claims! Wherever your adventure takes you this week, open your heart up so that you can experience it all with the sincerest of intentions.

"To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others." — Sophie Swetchine

The Ace of Cups from the Creative Commons Tarot Deck

The Page of Wands - Reversed…

There is a lot going on around you - some of which is exciting, but much of it feels dangerous. But, strangely you are totally disengaged and do not even want to explore these happenings. It’s alright to feel disinterested in all of it. You don’t always have to be motivated to deal with the chaos. In addition, you shouldn’t let yourself be made to feel like you have to participate by someone else. You can simply sit back, ignore and let it pass by. Perhaps, after the fact, you’ll make sense of it all in retrospect. But, maybe you won’t. Will you feel as though you missed something? Hard to say at this point. Don’t force yourself to be active out of fear of regret. If you do not feel invested, perhaps there is a reason. Trust your gut - even if it’s just not motivating you to do anything.

“I am immediately disinterested when I hear mountain-climbing stories. - Fred Armisen *Me too, Fred - me too.

The Page of Wands (Reversed) from the Radio Opaque Tarot by Echo Vaas

Nine of Swords (Reversed) & Page of Swords…

This morning, I accidentally pulled two cards when reaching for a card of the day. But in Tarot, as in many moments of life, I have always found there really aren’t accidents. This two card discourse struck me right away, because last night I saw a dear friend in their incredibly creative cabaret show of personal stories and original songs! I was very moved at how she took a particularly traumatizing moment in her life and used it to create a truly gorgeous and heart-felt song. It reminded me that all of the stress and darkness we experience can spark new ideas. And, those ideas, if we let them take form, can motivate and inspire others in brilliant and moving ways we had not thought possible. When restless thoughts begin to swirl around you, gain control by using those thoughts in a creative way. Take your anxiety and turn it into something beautiful and full of bright potential for yourself and for others.

“When you’re sick of this world that’s broken, when you’re tired of your thoughts unspoken - don’t let it break you, that won’t be your fate. Don’t wait - create!” - Matty from SuperYou The Musical - lyrics by Lourds Lane

The Nine of Swords (Reversed) into The Page of Swords from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Empress - Reversed…

This is a week of maniacal people making a mess of your world - isn’t it? Who is that holier-than-thou presence looming over you, judging your every move? We all have those certain people that hover and make us feel small. They might pretend to be powerful and all knowing, but their intentions are so dark and twisty and their subtext is disturbing. They only seek to make themselves feel better by making you feel bad. Underneath the surface they have completely disconnected from their authentic self and they can’t stand that you are so true to who you are. So, let them loom and spout their opinions about who you are and what you do. Don’t give them a minute of your personal energy - they haven’t earned it. If you really want to scare them away - hold up a mirror and reflect back to them what you see. They may be so horrified by how far they have strayed from compassion and proliferation that they will finally change themselves for the better.

“We do ourselves a great disservice when we let the bitter opinions of others mingle and subvert our own thoughts.” - Dodinsky

The Empress (Reversed) from The Modern Way Tarot by J. Bindels and N. Fernando

The Page of Cups and Temperance Reversed…

Are you having a DAY?!? Overwhelmed by the chaos created by another? All it takes is one emotionally immature crazy maker to splash into your calm zone and turn everything into an upside down nightmare. As cute and lovable as they may be, perhaps as you reach the end of this day, you might look back and gain a more illuminating perspective on the mess that was made for you. I get it - you feel sympathetic to them and will defend their plain innocence. However, is that who they truly are or is that just the game they play? And, where are they now?!? You are the one left dealing with the turmoil. You may love this person - you may feel slightly responsible for them, but ultimately, it appears to be time to start setting boundaries around how giving and available you are to them. Take back your sense of autonomy and control, if only just to restore your equilibrium.

”Whether they appear as your overbearing mother, your manic boss, your needy friend, or your stubborn spouse, the crazymakers in your life share certain destructive patterns that make them poisonous for any sustained creative work. . . Crazymakers are often blocked creatives themselves. Afraid to effectively tap into their own creativity, they are loath to allow that same creativity in others. It makes them jealous.” - Julia Cameron

The Page of Cups into Temperance (Reversed) from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham

The Ten of Pentacles…

When we invite abundance into our lives, our intention is often to manifest material items or money and we wind up overlooking the richness and support of our community. Friends and family are available to fill any emptiness we might be experience with laughter and love. Today, be grateful for the individual people in your world that are there for you on a regular basis - providing you with positivity and support. When you think about it, you might be surprised by the wealth of wonderful beings that surround you on a day-to-day basis and beyond. These people are the real blessing. What good can money and material items bring, if you have no one to share it with? Abundance is more than that and you already have so much of it!

“Count your blessings. A grateful heart attracts more joy, love and prosperity.” - Cheryl Richardson

The Ten of Pentacles from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake (Author), Elisabeth Alba (Author)

The Seven of Swords…

I don’t know what you are up to, but you need to be sure that no one else has noticed. It’s important that you keep these sneaky activities hidden from others, because you know you are being slightly deceptive. Sometimes a little trickery is called for, so long as your intentions are true and hold meaning for yourself and for others. However, whenever we are secretive in our actions or thoughts, some will perceive this as betrayal, so you better work hard not to be discovered in this underhanded undertaking. I applaud your cunning and respect that you know best how to maneuver through your current situation, but you gotta watch your back and take every precaution available to you to be masterful in your sneaky plan.

“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” ― George Orwell, 1984

The Seven of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Hierophant - Reversed…

This weekend is all about learning, but guess what - you are the teacher! Teach yourself something new - something mystical and worldly. Take a class that broadens your horizons - read a book about something intriguing or simply be open to receiving the lessons which the universe bestows upon you this weekend. There is so much wonder to be explored, absorb it and trust that your personal perceptions matter most about the magic that you discover. Hone in on what is right in front of you in each moment and then dive deeper. You know best, but there is SO much more you can understand. Make sense? Who cares - just learn about it! Happy Friday, you world-wise knowledge seeker!

“Be your own teacher. Let life write your textbook.” - Richie Sambora

The Hierophant (Reversed) Hmmm…not sure what deck this is. Gonna have to learn about it….

Five of Pentacles…

When you are feeling on the outside of things and you cannot see the world around you in full color, you have to remember the bigger picture. In this moment you may be experiencing isolation and despair, but this is merely a moment. After every wild thunderstorm, the sun appears and you might even see a rainbow. After every harrowing winter, spring brings forth beautiful buds. After a long, dark night, a new day dawns with the promise of a fresh start. If you are feeling blue, this won’t last forever - nothing truly does. And, if you just look up and around, the bigger picture will appear to you with hope and light shining through its stained glass windows. Happy Thursday - you are ALMOST to the weekend.

“Let us see the best in each other, not the worst. Humanity is destined greatness, if only we will see it.” ― Ray A. Davis

The Five of Pentacles from The Divine Feminine Tarot Deck by Cocorrina

Four of Cups…

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! You are far too radiant to lay about wishing for something more and to be frank, your lackadaisical attitude is killing your luscious vibe. No more stalling - inhabit the true richness of life by noticing the golden opportunity that hovers in front of you. Yes - there is so much there for you, so drink it in and get to work. Juicy longing, fulfilling love, earthly delights and a fairytale existence are right at your fingertips, but you must snap out of it and take action. So, stop snoozing and realize your dreams. Let your rapturous heart start singing. You are only at the start of this adventurous story. What will you make happen as you motivate yourself to turn the page?

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” –Confucius

The Four of Cups (Reversed) from Enchanted Whispers Art