Nine of Swords & The World…

A friendly Two-Card-Tuesday reminder from my deck… When your head feels so full of worries that you cannot sleep at night… when fear overtakes you in your mind…just remember that one day this moment of dread and doubt that you currently face will be a distant memory. When you recall this tiny blip in your life, you will chuckle to yourself as you call to mind how full of anxiety you felt when it was happening. You will recognize, with amusement, just how much you exaggerated the severity of life when you didn’t have to. You will likely also smile with pride at the manner in which you took on the most difficult challenges of this incident and moved past these scarier moments with grace and grit. When you are so much further away from this moment, you will revel in its significance, but delight at how trivial it truly was because of your own resilience.

“That's the funny thing about time. It is only in looking back that it's easy to connect the dots. To see exactly why everything needed to happen the way that it did.” - Rebecca Serle

The Nine of Swords - The World from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi

Five of Pentacles…

We all have those moments when we feel lost and alone - those dark times when all seems hopeless and our only defense is to cover our eyes and hide from the world. What we truly need when we feel this alone is for even just one person to come along and remind us that we are not. It only takes one beautiful gesture from another to urge us to lift our face to the sun, so that we can see the light and recognize that help and better days are waiting for us there. Today, if you feel down - look up and find that person. If you feel up - be that person for someone who needs it most. Provide sanctuary just by being there…become the hope for another person in need.

“Hope lives in those who believe in it.” – Buddha

The Five of Pentacles from The Shaddowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore

Seven of Cups…

Get ready for a sugar rush - this week is going to provide you with sweet opportunities. Be careful you don’t linger in your decision making - you’ve been craving the delicious flavor of options and here they are! Don’t delay - seize those confectionary delights that are right at your fingertips. Let your heart decide which offering appeals most to your sweet tooth and grab your treat. Savor all of the rewards that come with it, but act fast, because you may be able to devour more than just one - all hold promise, so dive in and enjoy all of the choices you are making. Treat this week like a trip to the candy shop - you deserve to indulge.

“We are all a great deal luckier that we realize, we usually get what we want - or near enough.”― Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Seven of Cups from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam E.G.

Magician (Reversed) and Page of Wands…

Sometimes, in your fairy tale story, it is time to turn the page and begin a new chapter. If there is an area in your life in which you no longer feel the magic you once relied upon, it may be time to set out on a fresh, new path. Instead of dwelling over a spell that is just not working for you anymore, get curious about what exciting, new journey might be possible for you. You don’t have to know what to do, where to go or what is next - you should welcome the thrill of not knowing. It’s time to feel young and free again and embrace a more adventurous and creative approach to living. Magic can still be made, but you must move forward with fire and enthusiasm to understand what kind of magic is needed in this next, bold chapter of your story. Happy Thursday!

“Turn the page, continue reading and let the next story begin.” - Suzanne Weyn

The Enchanter (Magician) and The Page of Wands from The Fairy Tale Tarot by Lisa Hunt

Knight of Cups…

Ohhhhh….I love this version of the Knight of Cups….because this charmer is SO dreamy. Sometimes we need a metaphoric Knight to come rushing in on a white horse so we can be treated to this brand of romantic idealism. If you are being love bombed today, know that you deserve it - every single cuddle, kiss, gift, gesture and promise. However, know that for someone that leads with the heart, promises are often fleeting and lasting connection can be hard to nail down. A wild, white horse cannot be tamed, but their presence is a magic and exciting gift. So, let the love hit you like a bomb, but know that once the dust settles you may find yourself with only beautiful memories of a delicious moment.

“You were messy and fragile and fleeting, but for a second you were mine…” - Unknown

The Knight of Cups from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Page of Swords (Reversed)…

You have plenty of sparkling ideas today which has you feeling enthusiastic and ready for action. But, be careful not to share them just yet. These little gems need time to gestate. If you put them out into the world right now, they will not be taken seriously. So, cradle them in your mind and nurture them until they are ready. Fuel this developing brilliance with knowledge. Let them grow full enough inside your mind that you will be able to strategize the best plan forward for them. When you are ready, you will know just how to communicate your thoughts with a full proposal that will wow everyone. You are onto something big, but give it the time it deserves and it will flourish beyond your wildest imaginings. Happy Tuesday!

“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” - Lee Iacocca

The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from The Robin Wood Tarot

King of Pentacles (Reversed)…

It’s time to examine your kingdom and take note of what you are not quite getting right in the area of finance. Perhaps you have money coming in, but as soon as it hits your hands it flies right back out? How might you better make use of what you have earned? Allocating savings or investing at least some of your income stream into the possibility for future abundance is important to the vitality of your continued life. If you are purchasing things now, be sure they are the kind of things that will be lasting and bring you joy and fulfillment for years to come. If you are spending money on activities, they should be ones that create lasting memories or provide you with sustained health and invigoration. Get serious about where your money is going. Even if you feel you don’t have a large amount coming in, you are in control of how it is allocated and the kind of return you might foster.

“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” - Dave Ramsey

King of Pentacles (Reversed) - From the Connolly Tarot -Art by Pete and Eileen Connolly

Six of Wands…

Today I pulled from my Golden Girls Tarot because my dear friend who gifted me the deck was coming by for a visit, so it just felt right. Sophia appeared with a truly fun message for our week ahead. The Six of Wands can signify success in your endeavors and recognition for all that you do, but often we associate our successes with career or personal goals. This week, set yourself up with a few “friend goals”! How might you step in and be a sunny champion for some of your besties?!? Think of the many ways you might surprise your favorites by going above and beyond to support their endeavors. This is certainly a fun approach to the week ahead…you may be surprised at how much this strategy will distract you from the worries you have been carrying for yourself and provide you with unique forms of personal growth. Not to mention the joy you will be providing for others (and remember - what you put out will come back to you threefold!) By the end of the week, you’re true reward may come in a rousing chorus of “Thank you for being a friend….travel down the road and back again…” This may be the best way to be celebrated!

“I always wondered why blessings wore disguises. If I were a blessing, I'd run around naked.” - Sophia from Golden Girls

The Six of Wands from The Golden Girls Tarot

Two of Swords…

There are thoughts that you have kept tucked away inside your mind, unexamined but protected. There they nest muted and unseen, growing under the surface of your psyche. Do you hear them from time to time, calling out to you for attention? This weekend release these ideas you have hidden away and spend sometime sifting through their potential. I think you may find deeper meaning lurking within them - strange and beautiful possibilities to be discovered. Yes, decisions will have to be made. Though you feel like you cannot see, maybe you only need to listen to their sacred song to understand what action you should take. When you tune into this mystical melody you have obscured from self and others, you may find the fog that has surrounded you will suddenly lift. Have the most beautifully revealing weekend, my dear songbirds.

“I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.” - Igor Stravinsky

The Two of Swords from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

Ace of Cups…

Expect a triumphantly joyful surprise today. A beautiful opportunity emerges for you that involves continued growth of emotional fulfillment! What I love most of all about the traditional rendition of all the Aces is the cloud. Let this card today be a reminder that hidden behind the swirling, grey clouds in your life, there is always extraordinary possibility waiting to be revealed to you. So, anytime life throws a shadow of doubt on your path, just wait for the magical reveal of what is actually coming your way. Today this moment will present you with potential for unfettered love. Happy Thursday!

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” - Rabindranath Tagore

The Ace of Cups - Not sure which deck this is, but it’s lovely!

The Sun…

No matter what the weather is doing outside, run into the middle of this week with sunshine in your heart. Let the warmth of your own energy lead the way in every scenario you encounter. Banish all sense of darkness by being the unfiltered and radiant human that you truly are. Shine your light on others, so that they may also feel the magic of infinite possibilities in your presence. True positivity and freedom of spirit comes from within. Don’t hold back - open those arms, throw your heart center forward and be the wild optimism everyone needs.

“When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” - Unknown

The Sun from Tarot Key Website

The Hierophant & The Three of Pentacles (Reversed)…

Is a current collaboration not going the way you had hoped? Perhaps you feel as though you have hit a brick wall when trying to communicate with those involved and you find yourself at a standstill wishing you could advance. Think back to when you were just learning how to approach this or any project of its nature - who did you seek advice from? Maybe it’s time for a refresher course in how to proceed. A well timed phone call to a mentor from the past could be just what you need. Can’t get in contact with that provider of knowledge? Welp, close your eyes and imagine they are sitting beside you. Really feel the awe inspiring energy of their presence and the safety of what they can provide. In your mind’s eye, ask them your question and wait for the response. What you hear back, even in your imagination will be of use. Lean on the power of your most cherished mentor to help you knock down that brick wall and propel you magically forward!

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey

The Hierophant and the Three of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

Six of Wands (Reversed)…

Life has a way of surprising you with strange and unwarranted disappointment from time to time. The worst part of fielding disappointment? It often signals to us that someone in our world should no longer be trusted. It can also point the truth out in the harshest of ways. The best part of disappointment? Having the truth revealed to you is not always fun, but you hold so much more power over your own decision making when you have all of the factual information. But, in this case, the ego has been wounded, so be extra kind with your spirit and remember that ego is different from self confidence. It could be that your ego needs a little break so that determination can rise from a more truthful place. Whatever is going on here, you need to treat your self with gentle and caring energy. You deserve more - you deserve better, but don’t get fired up too soon. Let your heart heal.

“Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment.” - Evan Esar

The Six of Wands (Reversed) from The Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya

Three Cards on a Saturday…

Feeling like you are in a rut? I pulled three cards today today to gain information about how I can lift myself out of my own and I just loved the message, so I thought I would share. It’s true that in this moment you feel stuck - you know that decisions must be made, but you cannot even see what you are deciding about. It’s a defensive and confusing position to be in when you aren’t sure what part of your life needs the most focus and attention. What you truly long for are more options - exciting ones, scary ones and everything in between. Life has felt stagnant, so opportunity for ANY kind of change would do the trick, but you would like the privilege of being able to choose from many mysterious offerings. How might you get there? First, you must embrace the sunny side of who you are - a wildly optimistic outlook is the key ingredient in this recipe. You feel like you are in darkness, because you cannot see and you don’t yet have a clear vision, but the sunlight is there for you to claim! Also, how playfully vulnerable can you allow yourself to be on this adventure? It’s time to get curious about being reborn. Adjust your thinking - and welcome the unknown with delight. If you do, you will soon find yourself looking back on this moment with wonder. Happy Saturday!

“If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” - Roald Dahl

The Two of Swords - The Seven Of Cups - The Sun from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi

Knight of Wands - Judgement…

Lately you have been thinking, “there has to be something more I can do - something with purpose and meaning - something that will make me feel fulfilled…” Good news - there IS! Sobering news - it’s not enough to just think about it. It’s time to take action if you want to make serious change in your life’s intention. I can hear you now saying, “but, I have to think about it first to know what I truly want to do…” WRONG! Sorry, but you are wrong. Take those loose ideas and set them in motion - you have to do to understand what you want to do. Take risks - fiery and gravity defying risks that will bring you closer to the core of who you were meant to be. Sound scary? I think it’s ok to be a little scared, but take action anyway. You are passionate and capable of so much…don’t settle for a life less satisfying because it’s easier to play it safe. Once you get started, you will find that you can leap over obstacles and land triumphantly in the place you were meant to be.

“The biggest risk a person can take is to do nothing.” - Robert T. Kiyosaki

The Knight of Wands into Judgement from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot Author: Martina Razo, Art: Miriam E.G.

The Five of Swords - Reversed…

You have been extra competitive and you have been playing this game your own way. Though you may think you have the upper hand, the real truth is the conflict has become so complex that you and all involved are now surrounded by foreboding, gathering clouds. A storm is brewing and you continue to laugh as you are overtaken by the greyness of uncertainty. What does “winning” actually mean to you?! Do you want to stick around to see the clouds open up and the winds hit you with sideways rain, or is it time to admit to yourself that you have taken things too far?!? Do any of the people caught in this impending downpour deserve what you have set in motion? What is your true aim here? Ponder this tonight. It isn’t too late to clear the air and begin to operate from a much more honest place. And, I’m sorry to say, you can’t win every single time…

“You can’t win every battle. Sometimes victory comes in the form of bowing out gracefully.” - Toni Payne

The Five of Swords (Reversed) from the Robin Wood Tarot

The Ten of Wands…

So, you have found yourself in murky waters, but have been a kind of warrior in how you deal with it all. You should feel like a warrior, but even a conquering hero can find themselves feeling a deep level of exhaustion. This week, you have your gaze pointed to the surface and you know it’s time to swim up to the top to finish this fight. The trouble is you are still carrying so many obligations and they are weighing you down, my friend. It’s time to prioritize your rise and release the burdens that you are holding onto. I know you feel committed, but some of the small details you have acquired will work themselves out once you have emerged. Think of it this way - you will be of no use to anyone if you sink. So, set your eyes on your final destination and begin to let go of those obligations which you simply cannot fulfill. Let the passionate fire within your spirit fuel your quick ascent to a better place.

“What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others.”― Alain de Botton

The Ten of Wands from The Mermaid Tarot by Leeza Robinson and Julie Dillon

The Five of Wands (Reversed) into The Two of Cups…

You are finally through the rocky and fiery part of your most recent conflict and you deserve a beautiful moment to cool down. There are clear wounds that you need to dress from the struggle. But, what you need most is quite simple - love. Sure, a spa-day would be great and of course alone time with a book or show that you love is nice, but you finally have the chance to enjoy the healing balm of someone you adore, so do it!!! Rely on that special someone today to help restore your heart and soul. Your bond with them, whether it be in romance, friendship or both, is sacred and can heal all wounds. Make space for togetherness and grab onto healing. The most beautiful part of this moment? It’s a shared need fulfilled. You are the cure for each other. Happy Tuesday!

“Love is the greatest force in the world. It bridges gaps, heals wounds, and transforms lives.” – Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)

The Five of Wands (Reversed) into the Two of Cups from The Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Eight of Swords…

Have you been feeling bound by dark thoughts? Maybe you aren’t trapped, but rather taking a moment to cultivate a more refined focus. Tonight is a leap year night! Treat this extra late night as a chance to turn your dark thoughts into a dark and dreamy kind of magic. Instead of letting them get the better of you, twist them around internally and use them to gain greater clarity on your direction. Sometimes, it’s good to be stuck because it forces you to deal with the trap itself. And, most often we discover it’s a trap of our own making. What are those thoughts pointing to? Define it deep within. When you fall asleep tonight, invite this quandary into your dreams so you might explore it further. You never know - what is lurking in your nighttime visions can be just the strange kind of guide you need to life the fog. Sweet dreams….

“A dream is a microscope through which we look at the hidden occurrences in our soul.” - Erich Fromm

The Eight of Swords - not sure what deck this is, but it’s full of dark magic…

Death (Reversed)…

You have been feeling like life is colorless, so it’s time to grab your crayons, colored pencils and paint brushes and bring some life back to this page of your existence. You deserve to be living life with verve, instead of wasting away in a pit of emptiness. Do something today that will make you feel alive again. Take a risk on doing something that scares you, but will waken your sleeping psyche. Fill your world with bright and vibrant hues. Come back to life by invigorating all senses and embracing a new eye-catching way of existing. You can start small, but it’s time to fill this world with color and do not dare worry about staying inside those lines…

“Walking through darkness with thoughts full of colors".― Prajakta Mhadnak

The Death Card (Reversed) - Artist Rendering by Orphics Posters