Three of Wands…

This morning I asked the cards: “How can we summon the energy needed to feel the full potency of this season?” This may be a selfish question because I have started the week with a positive covid test (I think this must have been the surprise that the Death Card promised for me when it appeared at the start of the week - lol). I’ve been getting better, but do feel a sense of exhaustion and darkness which has been hard to combat. So, ENERGY is what I am longing for. Think of three ways you can light up your life, my friends. Meditate on what three things you can do to shed and share light. Illumination is a fierce way to battle darkness and fire burns bright, but also hot. What fire can you ignite to inspire yourself and others? For me, I plan to do the following: 1. Speak truth and highlight the good in the world around me by staying optimistically honest. 2. Honor the flame within by ensuring proper rest so I can burn brightly by getting enough sleep and listening to the needs of my body. 3. Plan engaging activities with people who light me up in various ways to stay creatively motivated, once I am healed. What can you do to become the light that will dispel the darkness?

“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” - Anne Frank

The Three of Wands from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici

The Devil and The Hierophant…

I had the pleasure of reconnecting with some of my favorite reader colleagues last night and one of them presented a fun spread on New Moon/Solar Eclipse energy. Since we find ourselves in the midst of this exciting celestial happening, I thought it would be fun to share with you one of my favorite questions this spread asked - What opportunities can we bring forth unexpectedly as we move through this moment and into October? I pulled two cards this morning and they are potent - The Devil and The Hierophant! Seems we have the chance to be the tempter or tamer - and maybe both. You will have opportunity to reign supreme in getting exactly what you want from another, even if your intentions are questionable. You will also be able to dispel energies that threaten to disrupt you with your strong will and worldly knowledge. Power to save and power to destroy are yours to do with as you wish. Perhaps you should define your deepest desires and they will lead you to the most bedeviling and devoted ways to use this new found power.

“Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.” - Arthur Miller “The Crucible”

The Devil and The Hierophant from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici

The Strength Card…

Happy October 1st! We have officially entered the Spoooooky season, my friends! Last October I did a Tarot Challenge, but this year, I’ll be pulling cards based on my own devilish questions. Today’s question, “What will I need most of this month to create potent magic that will propel me in a powerful, new direction?” A bold answer appears from beyond. Mirror, Mirror on the wall…look no further than into your own reflection, as the magic you seek lives deep within. A healthy vision of who you are, what you have already accomplished and the true power of your full potential will be the fuel to weave an everlasting spell of success. Your personal strengths will bolster and support your efforts, but even your weaknesses should be reevaluated - as they are likely strengths lying in wait. Don’t underestimate your true beauty - it is intoxicating and haunting and can be used as a weapon, if needed. Consider anyone you draw in to be a fresh ingredient in your spell and anyone you scare off is simply not seasoned enough to spice up your concoction. You have an unbreakable spirit and a bold, fiery heart. If you want to survive the Haunted House of October, release the wild entity that dwells within.

“What’s the good of being a ghost if you can’t frighten people away?” — Barbara Maitland, “Beetlejuice”

The Strength Card from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici

The Fool and The Wheel of Fortune…

Big cards on a Tuesday bringing us an important message. The first step toward exciting change is just blindly believing that it’s possible. You long for a colorful shift in the energy all around you, but you can’t actually ready yourself for it. In this case, it’s there - waiting to happen, but you need to believe that it will. Curiosity, willingness to adventure into the unknown and eagerness to learn will lead you in that direction. The good news - you don’t have to have all the answers up front to be able to spin the wheel in a favorable direction. You only need to be open to it and excited about it. Forces you can’t see are already conspiring on your behalf. There will be challenges as you feel the world shift, but if you meet them with a smile, you will find success. Oh! I can’t wait to hear what materializes for you. It’s going to be so thrilling.

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few." - Shunryu Suzuki

The Fool and The Wheel of Fortune from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna-Giargiulo Sherman

Six of Pentacles - Reversed…

The time has come for us to examine our own aptitude for fairness. I read this quote online and it truly spoke to me, "Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” - Rick Riordan

Whether it be in love, work or general way of life, it’s important for us to understand our needs and the needs of others in relation. With the current political climate so many of us are calling out for what we believe to be fair, but it’s easy to shout about it - isn’t it? The real measure of our character is in how we choose to live. So for whatever you have at stake today and in the days going forward, ask yourself, are my own needs outweighing the needs of others? How might I assure that those in my sphere have what they need of me to be successful? It’s not a contest - the success of others affirms your own success - and vice-versa!

The Six of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Rosalarian Tarot by Ro Salarian

Six of Swords - Reversed…

You long to be moving in a new direction, but your mind keeps pulling you back. Frustrating - I know! Don’t get blue about it, though. It just may mean there is some unfinished business that needs attending to before you can truly pull up that anchor. Look closely at what or who is keeping you where you are to gain a greater understanding of what is at stake. This will help you strategize so you can leave all that you don’t need behind. You owe yourself the chance to make this move with a feeling of ease. When you are ready to launch, you will feel the lightness in your soul and the wind gently guiding you forward!

“Unfinished business encompasses all those things we haven’t said or done. The feelings we wish we allowed ourselves to feel. Those feelings that we have ignored and not attended to.”— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler

The Six of Swords (Reversed) from The Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thompson

Nine of Swords…

This week will feel surreal and threatening, but if you fight against the worry it could intensify your anxiety. I know it sounds strange, but give in to the worry just enough to see what is there. Often, we experience these strange moments, because they are pointing to something in our lives that is calling out for attention. If you feel unsettled and adrift, don’t you want to understand why? Splash around in this weirdness so you can find the answer. It might be scary, but you are so close to solving a mystery for yourself that can help you reclaim or reset your current circumstance in a more positive way. Give in to the fears in your mind. You can treat the symptoms, but if you dive deeper into the abyss, you will find the cure.

“This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.” - David Lynch

The Nine of Swords - Artist’s Rendering by Diedra Rater

Seven of Swords…

This card has appeared twice this week for us. So, I’m wondering…what exactly are you up to, you sneaky fox? I’m sure others are thinking the same thing right now. Perhaps to fill your world with color, it’s time to do something deceptive. So long as know one gets hurt, why not do what you can to spice things up? The warning here, though, is just that - make sure no one is getting hurt in your exciting endeavor. You are feeling sly now and looking fine as you get away with it, but truth has a way of finding it’s way to the surface. A quick karma check is important here, because as we know, what goes around comes around. Concealing your true intentions are all well and good….but only if the intentions are true. But, boy do you look foxy as you wear that air of mystery! Happy Thursday, little devils.

“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” - Walter Scott

The Seven of Swords from The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle

Seven of Swords & Four of Wands…

Sometimes you have to get sneaky with your ideas to move toward a more harmonious existence. It may feel underhanded, but whatever you are up to right now can be worth it, if you keep the greater good in mind. So let your thoughts lead you, but be stealthy in which wind you follow. Understand that others may not understand as you take these small steps, that you are on the path to creative freedom. Hide away what you are doing because when the outcome of it is revealed, it will be celebrated with fiery joy. So, move like a feather in the wind, softly and quietly until you can land in a more colorful destination.

“I am a feather for each wind that blows” - William Shakespeare

The 7 of Swords and the 4 of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Seven of Wands…

Perseverance and confidence are leading the way into the week as you step up and take action to defend the work you have already put in and inspire yourself and others to do even more. Any obstacles you have recently faced will begin to melt away because of you tireless spirit and colorful dedication. Use your full being - mind, spirit and voice to stand up to anyone in your world that is expressing doubt about what you are capable of. There is no mountain too high for you, when your core motivation shines like the sun and breathes life into the world you inhabit. You are putting action to your words and accomplishing great things.

“If you do not have persistence then no amount of education, talent, or genius can make up for it.” - Stephen Richards

The Seven of Wands from The Moon Dust Tarot by Florance Saul

The Lovers - Reversed…

Love is complicated. Sorry to state the obvious, but sometimes it needs to be repeated. Harmony can dispel discord, but discord can be born of harmony - they co-exist - without one, there wouldn’t be another. Love it not the answer - in fact, it mostly raises more questions. It can be delightfully messy and devastatingly beautiful. It will live up to your dreams and then tear them down, but it will always bring you back to yourself, if you let it. Let the love you feel and find be imperfect - let it ebb and flow as it wishes, but do not compromise. If that someone else does not understand your worth, they will not withstand the shared ride that is love. Keep looking til you find the one that wants to get their hands dirty in an alarmingly alluring way with you. You deserve all of this adventure and you will know when you have found the one or the many that deserve all of you.

“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” - Zora Neale Hurston

The Lovers (Reversed) from The Superlunaris Tarot

The Knight of Swords & The Nine of Wands…

I’m not surprised to hear you are feeling a little exhausted. That dark energy that just rode into your life, dizzying your mind and dirtying your path has finally trotted off into the distance and you are left picking up the pieces. The toxicity of that person or situation was like a windy storm and you did a great job of defending your territory, but you did find yourself at a stand-still, wondering if you could hold on. As you watch them or it go, give yourself a moment to breathe and restore your own depleted energy. Then, you can gather what is left and being to release your guard to promote new growth. You are so close to a fresh start, but before you begin to take action, heal your mind. You did well, but you didn’t deserve all of that. Don’t worry - the clouds are lifting!

“Your peace is more important than driving yourself crazy trying to understand why something happened the way it did.” – Trent Shelton

The Knight of Swords & The Nine of Wands from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

Strength…

Lead with kindness and compassion this weekend and you will flourish. In tough situations, you know just how to tame the beastly chaos with care and understanding. In easy situations, you are the sweet and joyful balm to others, inspiring growth and ensuring protection. Be gentle with yourself and with others in only the way you know how and I suspect you will entrance everyone with your charm. There is no better way to make new and lasting friends. Heart forward, dear ones - there is a beautiful world out there that can benefit from your warm and enduring spirit. Have the most fulfilling and rapturous weekend by just being you.

"Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." – Scott Adams

The Strength Card - Artist Rendering by Violetta Astanina

The Tower & The Eight of Pentacles…

Ok - so whatever crazy chaos descends upon you today, you have the grounded dedication to make sense of it! Yes - there’s likely something unexpected to occur that will throw a surprise challenge in your path and it might not be pretty. But, you have prepared for all kinds of calamity and if you maintain your easy and stable sense of control, this wildness will not effect your personal progress. In fact, you may even be able to use this moment to bring a greater sense of flow and balance to others. So, stay calm and carry on, my lovelies! You have already weathered so many storms - what is one more?! Just keep on keeping on…

“Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis.”
― C.J. Redwine, Defiance

The Tower and The Eight of Pentacles from the Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso

High Priestess - Reversed Three of Wands…

Open the curtain wide and ponder what kind of a role you are about to step into because the magic of your intuition has got bigger plans for you than you had imagined. Though it seemed you were outlining something big, bold and adventurous to pursue, when you look with more reverence into your spirit, you will see a great journey longs to emerge - one that carries your heart and soul in a powerful direction. Trust yourself, though you feel a bit disarmed by your own magic. This is a big moment for the potency of your life, so redirect your ship and use your intuition to put a little wind in the sails. Happy Tuesday, beautiful ones.

Intuition is the compass of the soul.” – Anonymous

The High Priestess & The Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Walz-Stein

Five of Pentacles (Reversed)…

As a card for the start of this month, the message is “Be the window”. What do I mean by this? We have all had moments throughout life when we are down on luck and feel a sense of hopelessness. This feeling can be incredibly alienating, as you may recall. So, this month, tap into your empathetic nature with everyone you encounter. Listen, absorb what they have brought your way. Keep your senses clear and your attitude shiny and see if you can bring some light and color into their world. Be the window that is open (even just a crack) so that they know they are not alone in their experience. I think you will find that this approach can enrich not only the lives of others, but also your own.

“Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.” - Edith Wharton

The Five of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Llewellyn Classic Tarot by Eugene Smith

The Sun…

Oooooh!! You have been flitting about spreading positivity today. Even if you don’t feel it, others have been enchanted and warmed by your busy, but uplifting energy. Your colorful and quick moving personality is a joy for all whom have and will continue to encounter you. Thank you for being a quick reminder to all of us on just how sweet life can be when you rise above it all. You are so beautiful and you don’t even know it! Shine on.

"Neither the hummingbird nor the flower wonders how beautiful it is."- Unknown

The Sun Card - I found this image, but do not know what deck this is - it sure it beautiful, though. If you recognize it, let me know in the comments…

The World (Reversed) & The Fool (Reversed)…

When I pulled The World (Reversed) this morning, I wanted to throw it back in, but instead I thought, “I’ll pull a clarifier!” And there was The Fool (Reversed). Yikes. Seems like our whole existence might be turned upside-down this week. I thought to myself, “Ok, I guess I should get ready for a wild ride?!?” Strangely enough, in about an hour, I had some very surprising and startling news that would very much influence the remainder of my week. See - the cards don’t really lie, but I know that! Anyway, perhaps this warning is exactly what we need?!? Prepare for things to be turned around this week. Risks we’ve have taken, may not turn out in our favor and we will find ourselves feeling like a lot of what we trust to be true is not to be trusted. If we are to prevail, we’ll have to level up and face life with strategic and careful actions. Let’s brace ourselves and be ready for the unexpected.

“There is no harm in hoping for the best as long as you are prepared for the worst.” ~ Stephen King

The World (Reversed) and The Fool (Reversed)

The Hanged Man - Reversed…

In order to make sense of some of the chaos, you have had to restrain and suspend yourself far above the fray. While hovering above it all, you allowed yourself time to consider how you might re-engage from all angles. This fresh perspective didn’t come easy - it was really hard work, but it was the right thing to do. You can now re-enter your life with greater purpose and an easier approach. You know what you need for success, but also for the mental health of all involved. Mindfulness is tough work, but you understand that you must step outside of your comfort zone to get to a better way. Take all that you’ve learned and get yourself ready to launch. Now, just release!

“Your perspective will become your prison or your passport” - Steven Furtick

The Hanged Man (Reversed) from The Ethereal Visions Tarot Deck by Matt Hughes

The Lovers - Reversed…

It’s wonderful to find yourself attached to someone or something, if that attachment is filled with positive energy and good intentions. Sometimes, the intentions are good at the start of that connection, but if you hold on too tight or too long, the union becomes a bit distorted. Tonight, examine the people and the things you remain attached to. Is this devotion reciprocated in a harmonious way? Does the bond feel strong and favorable? Is the partnership mutually beneficial? Are you the one holding on with desperation, or is the other person or thing clinging to you in a way that makes you feel smothered? It might be time for you to revisit your relationships to ask yourself these questions, so that you might strategize the best path forward for restoring balance in your relations. Shed a little bit of light on fairness in love and reciprocity by building self-awareness in your associations. You deserve that level of understanding.

“Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad.” -Debbie Ford

The Lovers Reversed