Temperance Reversed

Temperance (Reversed)

Reversals can be hard, my friends. When I pulled this earlier today, I didn’t realize how potent this energy was to become for me today! Wow. Things may feel out of whack - extra difficult - incredibly trying, but, sometimes, you just have to sift through it all to level up. As you are fighting your way through the discord, recognize that an actual fight might be necessary to restore the balance you need and deserve. Sometimes, you just have to recognize that there is no “easy” way and throw yourself against the waves, so you can get out there and swim! And, that’s ok…just do it!

Judgement

The Judgement Card from The Mystic Faery Tarot Deck by Linda Ravenscroft

Life is constant transformation and life right now has magnified this transformation for all of us. Is there a kind of music that’s calling you from within? A sentiment or tone that your heart responds to regarding all of this sudden change? Listen to that music and follow the call of your true destiny. Though this time has felt frantic and confusing, I believe there is a clarifying vulnerability we have all been made to embrace that can lead us to a more fulfilling path. Let your spirit dance to that universal music and recognize that your new day is dawning. Rise like the sun.

The Five of Swords

The Five of Swords - Paulina Tarot

Yesterday swords - today swords…it seems we are starting this month of September in a mood, dear friends. Maybe we are thinking a lot about the experience we have had since March and wondering deeply about the future as we move into the change of season. Are you having regrets about how you may have handled a situation over the last few months? Did you cheat, lie or take the easy road in a way that has left you feeling depleted? We’ve all had to figure out how to survive in new ways, but something you’ve done or said may feel unsettling to you in retrospect. The good news is, you are recognizing this and learning from what you may feel like was a mistake. Let it resonate and accept that not a one of us is perfect. What matters most is that you recognize this so you can change. Understand that it isn’t necessarily reflective of who you truly are and it’s time to be who you truly are!

The Six of Swords Reversed

The Six of Swords (Reversed)

What scares you the most about this current transition? Change can be hard, confusing and even traumatic, but it is always necessary. Reflect on your fears, but do not let them overtake you. If you can face them with openness and acceptance, I think you will find that the journey is healing and the passage is safe. Moving forward, despite your emotions and doubts, will heal you in ways you never thought possible. Free your mind - you will be supported and guided on this new path and the destination will embrace you with love and abundance. Trust!

The Page of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

You may be thinking right now that creativity and money do not coincide, but they do. Live entertainment may be at a standstill right now and the Arts across all mediums are currently muted, but artistic minds are adaptable, so put your creative brain thinking cap on! Open that mind and heart to new possibilities of bringing in money. Ground yourself in the idea that it is possible to hold on to your creative spirit, start something new and profit from it! Ideas that have been taking root in your heart and mind may hold the key to future earnings. Invest in yourself by seeing the possibilities for growth. Believe that you are gaining and be grateful for what is to come.

The Chariot

The Chariot from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck

The time is now to take action - do not pause to think too much about it. If you have an impulse and your intention is pure, go for it! But definitely move quickly and with great determination. The stars have aligned to support you on this new path. You may encounter challenges along the way, but you have the confidence and strength to master them. Think about the things that may be holding you back from forging ahead and then recognize that you are in complete control of them. Go forth and conquer - light up the sky.

The High Priestess

The High Priestess from The Dreaming Way Tarot Deck

We all have a little bit of High Priestess in us. You know that feeling you get inside when something is about to go a different way than you initially thought? Can you tell when someone is lying to you by the pit in your stomach? Have you ever dreamed something and then it happens? There is an “inner voice” - a reservoir of other worldly knowledge - that can propel us forward in life’s changing moments. How in touch are you with her? This Priestess who guides you from within? Take a moment today to still yourself and connect with her - listen to what she longs for you to know. She is your ally and deserves your trust. Embrace her magic and in doing so, you will embrace your own.

The Nine of Cups

The Nine of Cups from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

You are swimming in emotional fulfillment. Allow your heart to radiate the light of joy that you feel inside. Gratitude is a beautiful thing, so really dig deep, notice all the full cups in your life and feel that gorgeous gratefulness wash over you. Treasure all of the dreams you have achieved, big or small, but don’t get too complacent. You will, eventually, have to swim to the surface and start anew. There are more wishes you need fulfilled. Use that sense of accomplishment you are feeling now, to push you to try new adventures!

The Four of Wands - Reversed

The Four of Wands (Reversed) from The Joie de Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy

Take a moment today to examine the line of communication between you and your nearest and dearest. The effects of Quarantine time and the current state of affairs in our country can certainly take a toll on our personal relationships. Often we get so caught up in our own daily dramas that we miss the natural cues from loved ones that they may need something from us. They may be feeling cut off, left out or detached from you in ways that you haven’t recognized. See if you can visualize their current situation from their perspective - put yourself in their shoes. This will help you to understand what they need from you. If they need space, don’t take it personally. Giving them space is an act of love and caring, just as if you were giving them flowers or cooking a meal. If they need connection, dive in, but do it with the same level of tenderness. Trust your instinct and honor their spirit. Share love.

The Hierophant

The Hierophant from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

Every reader has that one card that just seems to elude them - say hello to mine. I know the meaning behind it and I recognize the symbolism within the card, but I just can’t connect with this one as deeply as I would like! Today, I had this amazing “tarot coaching” session with someone who wanted to know more about the cards herself and she asked me about this one and I just started laughing. The Hierophant is so elusive! He holds the fundamental knowledge of all things spiritual and divine. He is seen distilling this information in the card. But, to me, he feels rigid and ambivalent - like he’s holding back - testing us. But, perhaps that essence is the important piece of the card. Structure and full knowledge of a situation are quintessentially important before moving forward in that realm, but sometimes this can feel evasive. There is a kind of a test we all must face to get to the next level of what we want in our lives. I think the Hierophant is, perhaps, a no-nonsense reminder that we need spiritual fundamentals and structure to pass through every day challenges. He’s got that knowledge and we’ve got to get it from him! One of my favorite thing about the cards is that there is always more to learn and discover within each one. Hierophant has reminded me of that today.

King of Cups

The King of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot

Often when we think of royalty and authority we think of control through decision making and absolute power. However, THIS King leads differently. He is a visionary who strives to unite others to help him get the job done. He believes in balance, harmony, compassion and leading others through his own creative inspiration. How can you do this in your own life today? Do you need to reach out to friends and colleagues for advice on a more efficient way to achieve your goals? Perhaps, if you share with them your ultimate motivation and path, they will be charmed by your charisma and activated to help you move forward. You will benefit if you lead with compassion - take a lesson from the King!

Knight of Swords - Reversed

The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

You suddenly have so much on your “to-do” list and feel like you’ve got to leap into action. BUT, SLOW YOURSELF! Take a moment to focus and steady your thoughts - come up with a plan and really get specific. The clearer you are in mind and thought about all that needs to be done, the quicker you will be able to conquer your tasks. Also, if you charge ahead with no real plan of action, you will be met with confusion and frustration. Take a moment today to center yourself and gain a more distinct outline of how to move forward. If you do this, it will guarantee stress-free success!

The King of Pentacles

The King of Pentacles

Embrace your financial and worldly power in a practical way. It’s time to step up your game and take control of your finances. If you are in doubt that you have this power within you, imagine you are your own personal CEO. Greet your daily life spending, saving and investing with a methodical business like approach. You hold more power than you think. Become that bold, all knowing leader of your own financial worth. You are capable of manifesting so much more, if you truly feel like the boss that you are!

The Eight of Pentacles

This is a rendering of the Eight of Pentacles by Sushila Burgess - “Tarot of The Younger Self”

This is a repeat card for us today, but the message feels a little different. It’s clear that this card is and has always been about mastery of a craft - hardwork paying off. If you are like me, you have probably been doing a fair amount of “self-work” during this “Quarantime”. I picked this rendering of the card because children are doing “self-work” everyday, freely and openly, without even recognizing it. Each skip, each song, each craft, each playdate, each trip to the playground is, for them, one step closer to fully realizing who they are and how they choose to be in the world. They don’t know this - they just dive in and experience these growth spurts with an open heart. As adults, we have clouded all of this with doubt, fear, negativity, past experiences gone awry etc. Every “No” we have heard along the way can stick to us like the glue we once used to add glitter to that art project on the fridge. Today I want you to acknowledge that the work you have been doing for self or others is much needed and approach the continuation of that work with the heart of a child. Maybe even pull out that coloring book - why not?

The Five of Wands

The Five of Wands from The Morgan Greer Deck

This card is very apt for our moment. I have been tuning in to the DNC convention each night and it has been incredibly inspiring to me. For sometime, perhaps for a very long time, it has felt as if we are all at odds with each other. It’s so exhausting to constantly defend your stance and your territory against what you perceive to be a threat. But, maybe it’s time to stop and listen to each other. Differing opinions can be useful tools to empower each other. The universe is not “black and white”. There is room for all. Let’s lay down our wands and begin together on a path of unity. There is strength in acceptance, understanding and compassion (The Strength Card assures us of this). It’s time for a change and what a relief it will be to all of us to put an end to the constant warring and struggle. Differences can be empowering. Let’s do this!

The Magician

The Magician from Brandi York’s Table Top Tarot Deck

Pure potential. You have all the tools at your disposal to achieve success! How are you going to use those tools? I am about to jump into an online cooking class and have been gathering all of the ingredients and equipment I will need for the class. It’s exciting to be at the start of something - everything at my table. What tools do you have in front of you that you have yet to use? Take stock of it all and figure out how you plan to weave a little magic in your day. So much potential - have fun!

The Two of Swords

The Two of Swords - Light Seer’s Tarot

Ugh - Decisions! Sometimes you just don’t know which way to go. The path is unclear, your logic and intuition are cloudy and you feel stuck. If you have come to place where you feel paralyzed, blinded by confusion and everything circling around you is chaos, the only thing to do IS make a move. Why wait here? Any decision you make will be the right one, because it will lead you in a new direction. Throw that sand into the wind and tear off the blindfold.

The Page of Swords

The Page Of Swords - Lacey Bryant - The Slow Tarot

Do you have a new interest? Are you exploring a new skill or hobby? Maybe an idea you’ve always had is starting to take flight? Approach your new endeavor with a curious spirit and a determination for mastery. Gaining knowledge in this new frontier will be exhilarating, if you are truly passionate about what you are undertaking. Expect that you are coming to this as a novice, so you won’t have all of the answers, but you will have fun discovering them as you go. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and make mistakes…do it joyfully! There is so much for you to absorb on this new path! Take those brilliant baby ideas and help them grow…

Three of Swords - Reversed

Three of Swords - Reversed. Art by Enchanted Whispers Art

It’s time to take action to get out of your head. All those deep worries you are holding so close to your heart - all those dark words that others have hurled at you - all of that hurt and pain, it’s just not needed anymore. Take one small step today to release yourself from these daggers. Do something that frees you from your own chains of mind and heart. You are bound to find optimism and joy, if you do.

The Four of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles from The Modern Witch Tarot Deck

There is a sense of relief that comes with having found financial stability and balance in your life, especially in times like we are experiencing right now. Holding on to what you have may make you feel like you have a structured existence - that you are grounded and safe. However, safe isn’t always the best path and sometimes you have to give a little up to get way more in return. Don’t become stagnant out of fear. It’s ok to take a few risks and chances with what you have. If you give, you will receive abundance you didn’t even know was waiting for you!