The Ten of Wands…

Hey little creatures - seems like we doing some heavy lifting today. This Thursday is all about getting sh@! done and getting to that finish line. Make use of this day by committing to even the most burdensome assignments - the ones you have been carefully avoiding.There may be moments where it feels impossible to continue, but don’t give up. Just take it one tiny step at a time and keep your eye on the prize. Before you know it, you will have ticked off all the “dos” on your “to-do” list and you’ll find yourself feeling satisfied with your accomplishments and ready for bed! That will be a sweet releases, but until then - keep going, my friends!

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” —Stephen King

The Ten of Wands - Art by Eugene Smith

Queen of Pentacles…

You have had a day, but all the efforts you have put in will grow to provide you with the abundance you deserve. So, instead of complaining about the exhaustion of your efforts, meditate on the richness you will soon be rewarded for those efforts. Let the promise of luxurious manifestation fill you with power. Take that strength and beauty with you to sleep and dream of the fulfillment of all of your colorful wishes. When you wake up, dress yourself for success for a new day. Really go glam to express on the outside all of the strength and character you carry on the inside. Treat your new day on Thursday as a new chance to multiply the bountiful gifts you have already acquired. Dominate your world by utilizing the majesty of what you have.

“Making a dream into reality begins with what you have, not with what you are waiting on.”― T.F. Hodge

The Queen of Pentacles - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art

The Ace of Swords…

This weekend let your thoughts drift to a whimsical place as you dream about what is possible this summer. Yes, the weather is starting to give us those sunshine rays we have longed for and a new sense of hope is on the horizon. So, what kind of fun do you hope to invite into the season ahead? Make yourself a summertime list of activities that you can look forward to. Then, set all your little joyful plans into motion. You may find you need to escape on a luxurious vacation to truly shut out life’s worries and feel free. But, you may also find bliss in simple activities - picnics, barbecues and evening walks as the sun is setting. There is so much potential, so plan now. You don’t want the season to pass by - seize it by planning ahead! Also, it’s always a joy inspiring time to just dream of tiny delights. In doing so, you will fill this weekend with happiness and wonder.

“I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” - Tony Morrison

The Ace of Swords from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG

Nine of Swords…

I get it - you have got A LOT on your mind, but don’t let your thoughts determine how you feel. All the things you have to get to and the issues that need to be resolved can swirl around in your brain in a way that colors everything you do. All those things on your to-do list will get done and the myriad problems will be resolved. And, if for whatever reason they are impossible, well there’s no use worrying about them then, is there? Seriously, don’t let your dark thoughts color your entire life. Get out of that tunnel of doubt, fear and grief! Let all of these worries hang above you for now - there are more positive and joyful aspects of life that deserve your full heart and attention. And, let’s face it - you deserve a little sunshine too!

“The day you stop worrying will be the first day of your new life; anxiety takes you in circles, trust in yourself and become free.”— Leon Brown

The Nine of Swords from The Tabletop Tarot by Brandi York

Judgment…

The music of life calls to you - can you hear it? In its harmonious tune, you will hear a multitude of voices that are singing to you the secrets you have been trying to decipher and understand. You have a colorful opportunity to be reborn, even if you don’t feel it within. Life is short, so take full advantage of the songs you are gifted with. Listen to the melodious sounds all around you - that rich, vibrant humming of the world. It is inviting you to a more authentic and fully realized version of self. Why wouldn’t you embrace this beautiful vulnerability and sacrifice the mundane in order to evolve? In fact, don’t just listen to what is calling to you - let the music inspire you to rise up and dance.

“Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” - George Carlin

The Judgement Card - Art by ArtCASIMIR on Deviant Art

The Four of Swords & The King of Pentacles…

When you look back on your day, your week, your year, which card reflects more of who you have been and where you find yourself today? In my “other life”, I spend more than a little time in and around creatives and artists. Often, they feel as though they are not where they want to be or think they should be and you can see that their artistic spirit is a little sleepy because of their perception of self. But, I’ve spent so many years in my industry that I’ve had the incredible privilege to see so many young, budding talents mature and find their way to varied kinds of success over the years. We all will arrive to our “King of Pentacles” era, if we put in the hard work and trust that who we are meant to be is evolving in the best way as we are moving through our days. Sometimes, we are so exhausted we can’t see it, but we will find our fullest sense of self if we just keep going. So, maybe today you were the King of Pentacles and you can look back and thank that Four of Swords. And, do not take for granted those Four of Swords people in your life - they will eventually join you when they find their true purpose. On the other hand, maybe you were experiencing the tiredness and longed for restoration of the Four of Swords, resting in the hope that you might advance toward the King of Pentacles. Know that you will. No matter where you find yourself and how you may feel about your personal efforts, keep going and trust. Sweet dreams on a Tuesday! And, thank you to all of the young performers who have inspired me over the years…

“You’ve gotta believe in yourself, and you just have to work harder at it than you’ve ever worked at anything before in your life. And if you keep doing that and keep believing in yourself, great things do happen.” —Kate McKinnon

The Four of Swords & The King of Pentacles from the Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG

Three of Wands…

Where do you long to go, my dear friend? You must have an idea of which way you long to sail your boat, if you hope to find your way to the happiness you seek. So, take a moment tonight to chart out the path to your desired destination. In doing so, be as specific in your vision as you can. Imagine with vivid detail how you will create and discover a more vibrant sense of self. See yourself at the peak of your longed for achievement and feel the glow of that glory within. Do not limit your imagination when you are meditating on what is possible. There is so much potential on your horizon, so it’s time for you to decide in which direction you most wish to set your sails. Happy dreaming!

“To reach a port, we must sail - sail, not tie at anchor - sail, not drift.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Three of Wands from Wizards Tarot by Barbara Moore (Author), Mieke Janssens (Author)

Reversed Ten of Cups & Reversed Knight of Pentacles…

I know you have the urge to travel back to something or someone that had been quite emotionally fulfilling in your past, but you will be taking a step in the wrong direction if you try to move backwards. It’s true that what you once had was beautiful and harmonious, but it doesn’t exist in the way that you remember it anymore. You will lose your current grounding and regret returning, if you move in this direction. It will be disappointing and it won’t provide you with the same dynamic feelings you had experienced in the past. Muse on what you remember of the past, but don’t travel there expecting that what you once had will re-materialize. Anyway - why not move forward - toward the unknown, but colorful potential that awaits you on the horizon?!? Reorient yourself and don’t be afraid to leave the past behind you. You won’t regret it. There are so many more adventures to gallop into and so many new and beautiful people to meet.

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” - Soren Kierkegaard

The Ten of Cups (Reversed) and the Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Golden Girls Tarot

Seven of Swords (Reversed)…

Real talk - you can’t just sneak away from that thing you did that you aren’t proud of. I know it seems like the easy thing to do - turn your back and walk away…pretend it never happened. However, it will continue to haunt your mind until you come to terms with it. Listen, we’ve all done things we regret, so you aren’t alone in experiencing these icky feelings of guilt and shame. Acknowledge what you have done - step up and meet that monster face to face - look it dead in the eyes. Recognize that little monster is a part of who you are. Take a minute with your monster to figure out the why. Knowing why you acted the way you did will help you to generate the kind of self-awareness that will promote self-forgiveness. Once you have figured all of this out, you will be able to feed that monster what it truly needs and face the world with a more open spirit. See…you don’t really want to sneak away and carry this burden with you?!?

"What you do, tells me everything about you."    ― Jerry Fernandez

The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi

Four of Swords - Reversed…

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! You have had more than enough time at rest. In fact, you have made good use of that momentary solitude to relax your mind and refresh your spirit. This meditative time was deeply needed and has likely allowed you to generate fresh thoughts and ideas, but you cannot lay about forever. Get out there and put your refreshed mind to use. If you have gestated on new goals, let’s leap into action and take the first steps toward achieving what you need and want. If you have been mentally strategizing how to approach a specific situation - you are ready to confront that which you have been avoiding. If you just needed a break…break’s over. No more snoozing. Let’s GO!

“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.” - JM Power

The Four of Swords (reversed) from The Robin Wood Tarot

The Hierophant & The Nine of Cups (Reversed)…

In this culture we are taught to believe that aging is the enemy - that when our looks start to “fade” so does our importance in society. It’s truly unfair and can have a huge impact on our emotional wellbeing as we get older. Let’s face it, it’s hard enough to face the challenges that come with a slowing physical body, but must we also be judged so harshly for something over which we have little control?!? The truth is, true beauty grows from wisdom and understanding. Looking back on all of the worldly lessons we’ve learned along our journey, we begin to see how all of this experience connects us more powerfully to the deeper meaning of life we have chased in our youth. Let us reframe our idea of maturing and embrace the strength, wisdom and undeniable power that come with it. No matter what age you are currently resting in, acknowledge that every age holds a unique and magnificent beauty. Respect your elders and, if you are an elder, respect and love yourself.

“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”– Betty Friedan

The Hierophant and The Nine of Cups (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Three of Swords - Reversed…

Your heart needs a break from your own dark thoughts. So, do whatever you need to do to release all of that heavy, obsessive thinking you have been doing. You don’t need such burdensome worries clogging up your Saturday night. When you let go of all of that negativity which bogs you down, I think you may find you heart will start to heal in ways you hadn’t thought possible. Why? Because you have created space internally for something more positive and fulfilling. So, free up a little space for dynamic color, wild optimism and outright fun. Even if you do this for just one night, it will have a lasting effect on your spirit. Happy Saturday!!!

"There is a magnificent, beautiful, wonderful painting in front of you! It is intricate, detailed, a painstaking labor of devotion and love! The colors are like no other, they swim and leap, they trickle and embellish! And yet you choose to fixate your eyes on the small fly which has landed on it! Why do you do such a thing?" -- C. JoyBell C.

The Three of Swords (Reversed)

The Nine of Pentacles…

This weekend is all about you - it’s time to indulge and enjoy the beauty of who you are. There is an enchanting sorcery about you that longs to be lavished with attention. You can do this in a big, splashy way if you like - a night out, a fancy dinner, a trip to the spa OR you can hunker in your gorgeous lair and indulge in the simplicity of the enchanting things you have acquired that you usually don’t have time to enjoy. A cozy sit with a dreamy book and a lush bottle of wine can be enough. Even a walk through your local park can fill the senses with the richness you deserve. Whatever you decided to do, recognize all the hard work you have put in to make this glamorous life possible. Fill your senses with the gifts you have provided for yourself and lose yourself in the magic of self.

“Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful, and indulge yourself!” - Betsey Johnson

The Nine of Pentacles from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Alba

Death - Reversed…

Spring is springing up and so are you, my friend! In the past month or so, you may have been feeling a strangely indescribable uneasiness brewing under the surface, but that was because you have been subconsciously getting ready to shed your skin and start fresh. Whether it is planned or happening within without our awareness, change is so difficult. Self doubt, insecurity and regret can creep in when we are transforming. We wind up inadvertently grieving the loss of what we don’t even know we are losing, when in actuality we should be celebrating the process of our own beautiful metamorphosis. I think you have likely already begun to feel a shift in your personal energy toward hope, happiness and light! Take a moment today to celebrate or reward yourself for moving through those dark times and ready yourself to reemerge with dynamic determination. You are blossoming!!

“Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.” — E.V.

The Death Card (Reversed)- from the TarotKey Deck

The Three of Coins - Reversed…

If you are longing to create something new, it’s time to consider using what you have to draw in the funds to support it. Let your passion motivate you to make three necessary changes in your financial security that will make your dreams possible. Here are a few ideas on how you might do that… Identify your true goal - envision it and get specific on what it looks and feels like to be successful within that goal. Think about who you may want to enlist to be a part of it and what you might need to do in order to engage them. Figure out a way to save small amounts of money starting today in a way that will support this new and exciting objective (this will signify for you a time frame to launch). Whatever this dream is, it’s definitely within your reach but you will have to invest time, money and heart to manifest it. Start now - just three little steps into your future. You can do this!

“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh

The Three of Coins (Reversed) from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy

Two Card Tuesday…

It seems you are a little hesitant to share your feelings today. You are feeling upbeat and hopeful in many ways… with a renewed sense of focus taking the lead. However, when you look back at where you are coming from and who you used to be, it makes you wonder if you are truly being authentic to yourself in the choices you are making. Mull it all over, but don’t let yourself get too sullen about it all. Life is not so black-and-white, so the truth of what you are feeling lies somewhere in-between. Your emotions fluctuate. You don’t always have to come to a resolution - you are allowed to let your emotional life exist somewhere in the middle. Ride the wave of it, at least for today….

“There is no black-and-white situation. It is all a part of life. Highs, lows, middles.” - Van Morrison

The Six of Cups (Reversed) into the Four of Cups (Reversed) from the Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi.

King of Swords - Reversed…

You are a sharp thinker and you have excellent ideas, but you don’t always have to take the lead. Today is a great day to relinquish control to another person and allow them to shoulder the responsibilities which come along with it. Though you may be feeling a little bit disappointed, you should ask yourself if you truly ever wanted to be in charge in this way anyhow. I think you’ll find that there’s a reassuring sense of relief that comes with passing the buck in this situation - a kind of letting go that you didn’t know was available to you. You will still be a vital part of it - your ideas and input are respected and highly regarded. However, there are other things materializing that will need more of your attention. It’s ok to release ownership. Let go of your urge to lead the charge. You will feel immediately unburdened and, in the long run, you will see it was the right choice.

“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than hanging on.” – Eckhart Tolle

The King of Swords (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi

The Chariot - Reversed…

You have determination and a fiery drive bubbling underneath your skin and you are aching to ride forward . You may feel like you have to make a move and fast, but slow down for a second. Moving ahead is on the agenda and you are ready to use everything at your disposal to make it happen, but you must get even more specific about your intentions. Are you coming or going? Are you moving toward something intriguing and exciting or are you running away from a situation that is too much for you to handle?!? I know - ouch - a little tough love tarot message on a Saturday night. Sometimes, you have to run away - to flee a bad experience can provide you with the freedom you need to gain the understanding you seek. But, sometimes you need to deal with what you have been handed and find closure in order to move forward with strength and strategy. Either way this movement could be absolutely the thing you need, but stop and define it before you advance. You owe yourself that level of clarity.

“…I didn’t want to be a passenger on someone else’s motorcycle. I wanted to be the one riding that mother…” -Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Chariot (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rodman

The Fool…

Hey Fools - let’s throw a “Starting Over” party today! The energy needs a shift, so no time like now to make a fresh start. Rebelliously toss aside your usual ways of doing things and embrace a sense of danger. Approach your day with newness - every challenge is an adventure and every obstacle is a new chance to conquer with fierce style. Get curious about what kind of thrilling and undiscovered fun could be waiting around the corner as you move through the day. Let each step you take invite more and more possibility into your life. Shake up the world around you like you would shake it out on a dance floor. Invite all those who are intriguing to you to join your soiree and trust that all the right characters will be drawn to your new, celebratory vibes. Yes - let’s be impulsive in all the right ways!

“I want to give a really BAD party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there’s a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette. You wait and see.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Fool from The Mystic Dreamer Tarot by Heidi Darras (Author), Barbara Moore (Author)

The Four of Swords…

Tonight take a break, create some safe space and let yourself zen out. No matter what you are doing, you can find a moment to reconnect to a sense of self-protection and clear the mind of clutter. Find your sacred spot, close your eyes and imagine you are in a protected location that makes you feel calm and secure - perhaps one you have visited in the past or even one you are dreaming up now to inspire stillness. Use all of your thoughts to build a metaphoric shield around you. Connect to this imagined place with all senses and be as detailed as possible when you do. Perhaps there is someone who enters your space - someone who makes you feel protected and loved - someone you haven’t seen in sometime. Let them give you the gift that they have for you - a message, a thought, a beautiful thing you can hold and enjoy in the moment. And, in that moment, feel the love and protection that you carry with you always. When you release yourself and return to the world around you, remember that peace of mind is yours for tonight and for always, if you choose to access it.

“Within you, there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” —Hermann Hesse

The Four of Swords from the Alchemical Tarot by Robert Place