Check in each day for a little bit of magic…
Card of the Day
The Ace of Swords - Reversed…
An intriguing idea is materializing for you, but you are keeping this one very close to the chest. And you should. This one has real dark magic potential for your personal advancement. Take the time to let it macerate internally until the potency of it boils to the surface. Examine this from all angles, so you are certain when you release it, you will be able to protect it from all those negative outside forces that threaten to intercede. If you truly dedicate your energy to whipping up this magical brew, when the moment comes to liberate it, you will thrive under its power. Ooooh! I’m excited…how will you use this secret to manifest thrilling change for yourself? I can’t wait to see how this manifests for you….
“You can’t tame the spirit of someone who has magic in their veins.” - Sage Goddess
The Ace of Swords (Reversed) from the Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley
King of Cups - Reversed…
It seems like you have found yourself in a position where you feel like you are sinking into the murky waters of someone else’s agenda. Emotional manipulation, especially coming from someone with authority in your life, can envelop you in hopelessness and despair. BUT, you have some choices that you aren’t seeing clearly through all of that fog and confusion that they have whipped up for you. You can swim the hell outta there, leaving it all behind and rising above to the surface so you can feel that glorious sun. This does seem logical, but you know it comes with a great price…so you are still hesitating here. What if you recognize their deceptive, controlling choices in this situation and conjure your magic to counteract all of the negativity being thrust upon you? If they are not being honest with you, how might you use this to your own benefit? Clarity can be a weapon sometimes.
“If you feel confused because someone tells you that they love you but they don't act like they do, judge them by their actions alone. You will have your answer.” - Adelyn Birch
The King of Cups (Reversed) from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson
The Ten of Pentacles - Reversed…
It’s not even close to fall yet, but there are some things in your life that are ready to fall away. In fact, tonight, examine the securities you are clinging to, as they may not be as secure as you had once thought. Why stay rooted in a place where you are growing backwards and upside down? Yes, you have acquired a great deal in your position, but how much of that is feeding your core? Tonight, before you drift off to sleep, imagine your branches are reaching up and out and extending into the heavens. What more can be explored here once you let the dead stuff fall away and expand in a new direction? Ask your dreams for a message about the shining possibilities that will appear, if you cut away the rotten parts in order to regenerate? The seed of revivification may whisper an answer to you in your slumber that makes the light in your spirit float.
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” - John Maxwell
The 10 of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Lubanko Tarot by Emily Lubanko
A look at the week ahead…
To the outside world, everything about you appears sunny, but this week will present you with a choice that provokes your internal core integrity. It might not even be your choice to make…which is even more difficult for you to digest. You are feeling stifled and the things that you are most passionate about are being turned upside down. Your loyal, hardworking nature has been tested and you feel forced into a decision that counters your spirit and challenges your heart. You want to fight to defend the path you have already carved out, but fighting also feels futile. It is hard to understand why another would want to make you feel this way - why they cannot see the magic of what they have. You may not have ultimate control over their part in this situation, but you do have authority in how you respond and how you choose to protect your own heart. Your heart, after all, is the most important piece of this puzzle. It will be an integral part of regenerating your fiery, passionate zest and feeding your unbreakable spirit.
“If they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.” - Gabourey Sidibe
The Page of Wands (Reversed), the Seven of Wands (Reversed) sitting below The Lovers from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles
The Two of Wands…
Hey Gods, Goddesses and other magical creatures - you have been feeling the flame of wanderlust simmering up to the surface. Now that our world is opening up a bit more, it’s time to really start entertaining those dreams you had put on hold. The pounding of your heart is a like a deep drum beat, calling you to a new and exciting destination. The warm breeze is inviting you to dance in the sun. But, pause here for a moment to really solidify your plan. If you are steady in what you need and want, you can manifest it all. Your dreams are rich and fragrant with a full spectrum of colors and sensations. Harness your magic now, so that you may fully experience the reward of what is waiting for you.
“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” - Khalil Gibran
The Two of Wands by Deja Drew from the 78 Mythical Tarot Deck
The Eight of Pentacles into The Sun…
Don’t rely on others to be the barometer of your own success. You work hard and your successes should be celebrated. What is the best way to celebrate what you have accomplished? Shine so bright with pride that your strength and joy in who you are lights up the world with ferocity and power. Honor yourself by being the beacon of light you were meant to be. If you glow from within with the strength of your own achievements, people will feel your sunshine radiate in a way that cannot be ignored. You deserve to emit positivity, passion and confidence with boundless freedom. Don’t let anyone dull this - you will find the more you let the spirit of your hard work shine, recognition will become undeniable. Shine on. Shine ON!
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” - Maya Angelou
The Eight of Pentacles by Paulina Cassidy and The Sun by Ramona Szczerba
Justice…
There is a powerful energy ready stirring within you that is ready to burst out. You’ve reached the point where you have examined how you truly feel, established your unshakable belief system and you cannot contain it any longer. Hold your ground and make sure all those around you know exactly where you stand. Your heart is calling out for the truth and your mind is clear and can cut through all of the grey, murkiness that is trying to engulf it. Let your honorable spirit shine by speaking up and taking control. Others will be so blinded by your passion and durability, that they will begin to see the veracity of the circumstances for themselves. You have the power within to shine a light on what you know is right and just. Own it and speak out. You won’t regret it.
“Stand for what is right. Even if it means standing alone.” - Suzy Kassem
The Justice Card from the Mystical Manga Tarot Deck by Barbara Moore
The Six of Pentacles…
If you are like me, you have a real sensitivity for fairness and, consequently, a very intense bullshit meter for unfairness. When you find yourself stuck in a decision regarding money or material items, having a heightened belief system involving equality and what is right can sometimes be a burden. You might have to break it down: Who are you tied to? How fair do you believe they are being with you? How fair do you feel you are being with them? What are the forces, seen and unseen, that might morph what you are sensing? Do you have all of the information? How can you know you have all of the information? If you really dive in, it’s a deep, deep pool. But, sometimes, you must examine these particulars very closely to make sure the situations at hand are in alignment with your personal value system, who you are and who you are striving to be. It’s tricky…but take the time with a very thick magnifying glass, just to be sure. If you are bound to others, don’t you want them to follow your chosen path of integrity and honor? It’s ok to demand fairness.
“The way you see people is the way you treat them and the way you treat them is what they become.” - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
The Six of Pentacles - not sure what deck this is, but I drew the card and found this image on line and, man did it speak to me today…if you recognize the deck, let me know!
Strength…
As you approach this week, tap into your wellspring of inner strength. Challenges will creep up, but look at them as a chance for love and delight. People may appear as foes, but see them as suitors. Project your calculated but caring persona with easy confidence and draw them in with your elegant, calming magnetism. Play to win by bewitching any resistance or threatening energy with glamour, self assurance and charm. Make them bend to your will and purr with abandon. They are actually longing to give in to your enchanting love. You are captivating and have the beguiling power to change minds, hearts and dispositions. Seduce each encounter with the wild sorcery of your inner strength.
“The delight we inspire in others has this enchanting peculiarity that, far from being diminished like every other reflection, it returns to us more radiant than ever.” - Victor Hugo
The Strength Card from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant
Ten of Pentacles…
Since Friday, we’ve been pulling Pentacles! How interesting. Perhaps, as we welcome a summer with more freedoms than we’ve had for a long time, we are to truly realize and consider all of the things we can now enjoy. However, the Ten of Pentacles would push us further than that. Abundance can and will be achieved, but what will you do with it as it manifests? What you collect and how you choose to share it can be quite revealing of who you are. What is your legacy and how can you express and expand it in the present? How has your idea of what fulfills you and what you really want to leave behind changed over the last year and half? What is wealth to you and how might you cultivate a wealthier way of living? There’s no right or wrong here, but get specific. Think about what you have and what you long to share to find the perfect flow of community. In essence, what achievements will bring you and those you love most true happiness? I like to ask all of the juicy questions…
“True wealth is not measured in money, status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.” - Cesar Chavez
The Ten of Pentacles from Tarot in Wonderland by Barbara Moore and Eugene Smith & Mystic Art Tarot by Mystic Games
Ace of Pentacles…
What is the core of who you are? What is that thing that inspires and drives you? What is that essence that you protect so dearly that made you grow tall and strong? Tonight, before you drift off to sleep, see if you can identify and connect with that tiny seedling within that has planted those solid roots with which you thrive. Did you know that in the summer season, after the blossoming of its leaves, it is time for the trunk of a tree to stretch toward the sky? Think about all the ways you might use your core to extend and expand yourself this summer. Dream of the beautiful lengthening of that juicy and exciting center of who you are. When you awake to the sun of the morning (and there will be sun) absorb those rays and let them propel you with joy into your true purpose. Opportunity is happening for you everyday - it lies within.
“A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible.” - Welsh Proverb
The Ace of Pentacles from The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans
The Five of Pentacles…
Pay close attention to the people in your circle this weekend. Someone you love may be feeling lost, but unable to express it. If you detect a defeated body language or a listless energy from them, make them aware that you are available to listen. Just by creating a safe space in which they can share their troubles, you will be lifting them up. Every once in a while we all need the simple reminder that we are not alone and our troubles, though overwhelming, are temporary. Sometimes, it’s enough if someone will just notice that you are feeling down. Be that person who notices. Reach out with an open hand and heart. Be the support that lift’s another’s spirit.
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” - Steve Maraboli
The Five of Pentacles from the Sun and Moon Tarot by Vanessa Decort
Four of Pentacles…
I see you there - resting so serenely in the comfort of what you have built for yourself… You look so peaceful, so content and secure. Kudos to you for building a foundation from which you can grow. Yes, you heard me right - it’s time to grow. You cannot remain in this easy state forever and you know it. That isn’t what life is all about. And though you are content, don’t you want joy and exhilaration? Well, you gotta give a little to get a little, so make a move. If you stay here, your spirit will begin to dry up and moths will descend upon your ambitious dreams. So, let’s go…wake up and take what you have and turn it into something even more spectacular!
“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” - Paulo Coelho
The Four of Pentacles from the Phantasm Tarot by Paulina Cassidy
The Ace of Wands - Reversed…
Opportunity strikes quickly sometimes and if you hesitate, that flame can be extinguished before you have a chance to feel the warmth of it. But, you’ve been presented with an opportunity that needs to simmer. Perhaps, you understand that you must be careful in your approach. It’s ok not to rush in this time. Absorb the opportunity, feel the potential and take some time to let the fire within you ignite in a way that ensures success. When you are ready, you can breathe life into this tiny spark, or you may find it’s ok to just let it fizzle out. If you advance too quickly, you will get burned, so pull back and ready yourself for whatever is meant to be.
“Fire that is closest kept, burns most of all.” - William Shakespeare
Temperance…
Are you trying to make sense of all of the chaos of your day? Feeling busy, rushed, over-extended, not ready, overwhelmed or pressured? Tonight, turn it all off and connect with the natural flow state of the universe. Go outside, look up at the stars and feel the celestial equilibrium surround you. If you were to float way up into that sky and look down upon your home, your state, your country, the planet…think of how this would change your perspective on all of the little things below. What might you hear from the heavens? Did you know that the vibration of the stars produces music that is too low of a frequency for us to hear? Imagine when you are up there, that you CAN hear this celestial orchestra. It’s even and enchanting tone is balancing your personal equilibrium and lulling you into a peaceful flow state which will rock you to sleep tonight. In the morning, when you wake up, you will carry the melody of the stars with you into your new day.
“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I bet they’d live a lot differently.” - Bill Watterson
Temperance - An Artist’s Rendering by Tiffany MacKay on Deviant Art
Your Fairy Tale Reading…
I’m up to something magical tonight and I wanted to share it with you! Four cards to help you find your fairy tale. Fairy tales have haunted me for sometime. We have all been raised on them - taught that the impossible is possible and dreams can come true. But, as we grow older, the story we wanted our lives to be can unravel. It becomes harder and harder to see our path toward the magic we always hoped would be there. In this reading, which I will be doing LIVE in person for people tonight at Sasha Graham’s Spirited Away in Industry City, discover the elements of your fairy tale that want to rise to the surface. Use these themes to enhance your everyday life toward more magical living. PLUS a bonus message from your “fairy godmother” or spirit guide.
FOUR OF CHALICES - SOLIDIFY YOUR HEART’S DESIRE. Your true wish isn’t fully realized. Spend some time connecting with all of your deep longing and allow the real message of your heart rise to the surface.
THE LOVERS - OPEN YOURSELF TO THE LOVE THAT IS CALLING TO YOU. Love comes to you in many forms, but you don’t often let it in. Open your spirit to allow the full experience of love in the many ways it is available to you. You are loved -now allow yourself to relish it.
THE WHEEL OF FATE - TAKE THRILLING CHANCES. Don’t fear the outcome before you take a chance. Dive in and take a spin and trust that the universe will make sure you land where you are meant to be. New, exciting energy is the outcome of your fairy tale - you deserve to experience the world in bright vibrant colors and to feel the excitement of every opportunity coming your way.
FIVE OF WANDS - YOUR GUIDE SAYS”: “Let your passion be free. Don’t hold back. Share your fire.”
If you want an in-person Fairy Tale reading - come tonight - Industry City Brooklyn from 6pm-9pm (info below) OR reach out to me to arrange a zoom reading tarotwithholly@gmail.com
Here is the official "invite" with all the information for Spirited Away Psychic & Paranormal Night:
Cards are from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles
The Fool - Reversed…
Wow! This is a whirlwind start to the week. If you are like me in this moment, no matter how much you prepare for what you have on your agenda, you still feel like you are winging it. So many things that you had brewing are reaching their boiling point, and though you have been seasoning and stirring all along, it is now out of your hands. But, your hands are full and there are multiple distractions from your planned recipe. It can feel a little bit like you are free falling, but you cannot tell which way is up and which way is down. But, you ARE prepared, so when you land, take a moment to compose yourself and then hit the ground running. Change is swarming you, but you are primed for it. This chaos is just a temporary visitor. You are ready to conquer it - trust your instincts and rely on all of the hard work you have already put in. Your recipe is a recipe for success.
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
The Fool (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Antonz Sandor
Ten of Cups…
“Curioser and curiouser”…You’ve found your people, so step up to the table and celebrate! Ok, they may not be exactly what you thought you wanted or needed, but none of us are perfect. For all of their quirks and idiosyncrasies, they have welcomed you into their inner circle, so why not relish what is found there? Hesitating? Though it feels imperfect, you may blossom from this connection. From dysfunction, abundance can spring forth. Embrace and rejoice in the oddness of their acceptance, love and support. There is so much to be discovered here about who you are. Drink in the quirkiness, savor their eccentricities and have yourself a blast of a time. Your community may feel at times like a circus, but can be a wonderland.
“When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
The Ten of Cups from The Alice Tarot Deck by Alex Ukolov and Karen Mahony
The Five of Swords…
What’s going on behind those eyes? Feeling a whole bunch of mental overwhelm? Does your brain feel like it might burst? That is because you are thinking WAY too much. So, you’ve got a lot on your plate and maybe things seem more difficult than usual, but the more your mind races trying to find a solution, the more you feel an overburden of pressure. You will never discover an answer in this state. Calm yourself - slow your thought process - clear your mind! With a cloudy brain, flooded with chaotic thoughts you are spinning out of control. In fact, close your eyes, release each thought one at time and in this quiet darkness - allow the universe to show you the way - a path will be illuminated and you will blossom. STOP OVERTHINKING! Sometimes you have to feel the solution, instead of finding it.
“To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” - Lao Tzu
The Five of Swords from The Couture Tarot by Megan Skinner
The Four Of Coins…
When we think about creating a foundation from which we can grow and thrive, we often think about money. Of course it’s helpful to have the ability to fund the life you want, but there are so many other things which support you in life. This weekend take inventory of all of the material items you have at your disposal which make your life better and easier. Be grateful for the way they create a structure in which you live - strengthening your very existence! Now take a deeper look - what things do you have that might not currently be contributing to your personal well being? How can you turn them into something more fulfilling for you and those around you? The items that feel superfluous can become a fortifying part of the composition of your life, but they may need to be transformed. How might you turn these items into something you can use to attract a more inspiring energy? Appreciate and respect what you have, but don’t stop looking out the window into the horizon to see what may be coming.
“If you are not grateful for the things you have, what makes you think you will be grateful for the things you want?” - Tony Agnesi
The Four of Coins from the Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles