The Devil - Reversed…

We are frequently nervous when the Devil appears in a reading, but sometimes it’s just a simple message to remind us not to give in to temptation. There are so many things that can tempt us away from being true to who we are - people, food, alcohol, drugs, netflix binge watching, social media, dark thoughts, self sabotage…the list can go on and on! Tonight take a minute before bed to recognize your most toxic everyday behavior. What are the things you do that suck away your time or cause you to lose sight of your goals? What are those little activities or people that you can’t shake that the experience in the moment feels so fun and good, but later you feel haunted by regret? It’s important to have awareness of these foils, because then if you choose to continue your indulgence - it is a choice. But, see if you can pin point the ones that you really want to get a handle on and then set yourself up with a game plan on how you might defeat them. Don’t give in - RESIST! You got this… (BTW, Pizza and Ice Cream are big ones for me…)

“About the only time losing is more fun than winning is when you’re fighting temptation.” - Tom Wilson

The Devil (Reversed) from the Housewive’s Tarot & and Art Print from Black Iron Art.

Queen of Swords - Reversed…

If you feel like you aren’t traveling in the right direction, it’s because you are not clearly communicating your expectations. You have a lot of power and a very ambitious vision, but if you don’t take the time to really think and plan your actions, you will drift in the wrong direction. You know what you want, so examine every angle of your desired outcome and be incredibly concise with anyone involved in steering you in the direction for success. Also, what obstacles might appear on your path? Figure them out in advance, because once you are moving forward there will be obstacles, but you can ready yourself for them. If you continue to force your power in this endeavor, you will only wind up further off-course. Instead, use your keen intellect and the undeniable strength of clear communication to redirect your goal. You are in charge, so set yourself straight!

“The effectiveness of communication is not defined by the communication, but by the response.” - Milton Erickson

The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne

The Eight of Wands…

I asked my cards how we can make our day magical and drew the 8 of Wands! It’s true, things are moving fast, but don’t sail through without absorbing the colors and dynamics of your day! When we are busy, it can be hard to stop and appreciate all that is happening moment by moment, but what bright and illuminating things pop out at you as you breeze through your agenda? These flavors that you taste, these glimmers of light, these glorious hues are where you can find that magic! Be grateful for the full spectrum of radiance that you experience, even as you glide through. Wonder in the shifting delight of every second, because each second is an experience! How are you reflected in all that is happening around you? Bring your own colors to all you do. You are the rainbow.

“Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.” - Anonymous

The 8 of Wands from the Frideborg Tarot

Four of Wands (Reversed) - Justice (Reversed) - Death/Rebirth…

I pulled three cards for a message about our week ahead from my Light Seer’s Deck and it’s a big week! It seems that a relationship that has helped us find joy, balance and stability is beginning to fade from our lives. It’s ok to let go of this - it just doesn’t hold the same importance it once did and our priorities are shifting. This becomes even clearer to us as we examine the heavy questions in our minds about what we truly value in this ever changing world. An element of who you want to be is not fitting within those past circumstances, as fun and rewarding as they were. They no longer serve you on your quest for newness and clarity. The truth is, you’ve been transforming for some time and the light of your renewed spirit is starting to peek out. Once revealed, there is no turning back. You will shed your old skin and anything unnecessary will fall away. As you shed, you will reveal a truer self to the world in surprising ways and this will enhance your life in a powerful manner!

“Shedding off one more layer of skin, keeping one step ahead of the persecutor within.” - Bob Dylan

The Four of Wands (Reversed) - Justice (Reversed) - Death/Rebirth from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Six of Swords - Reversed…

The landscape of your life wants to be rich and lush and you have already started to move in this direction! Things are changing fast and the swift sailing of it can be intimidating, but there is a more beautiful existence on the horizon. So, why are you hesitating? It may feel like you are just at the start of this journey, but you are already in motion and this is what the universe wants for you. You are being guided by an unseen force which is also protecting you on this adventure. Also, you have everything you need for a safe and confident journey to this new destination of you, so embrace the unknown. Trust that this transition is necessary and will be rewarding and awe-inspiring. What awaits you is breathtaking experience and surprising self discoveries. Your whole perspective on life is realigning - get MOVING!

“Try not to resist the changes that come your way. Instead let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” - Rumi

The Six of Swords (Reversed) - Artist’s rendition by GentrySmithTarot which can be found for purchase on Etsy

Three of Cups…

A weekend challenge for you - think of three recent accomplishments you would like to celebrate, then gather your closest two friends to raise a glass with you! In fact, ask them what three achievements they might bring to the table to toast. Minor successes count (yes even ones like “I got out of bed early to get to the gym” or “I made it through that very long day”.) Sometimes we lose sight of our everyday triumphs. Recognizing all of the good you have done or brought to the world and honoring it can be a magical experience - especially with the help of friends. So, make that list, call on your pals, get gussied up and treat yourselves like the kings and queens you are. The power of three joining forces with the power of your own self celebration will definitely be a me-party to remember. If you do it and love it this time, set a date to revisit this every three weeks. Cheers!

“When you celebrate yourself, everyday is a festival.” -Dusk Verses

The Three of Cups from the Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle

The Eight of Swords…

It’s time for you to double down on your personal power. Frustration and fear seems the natural response when outside forces try to restrict your spirit, but this is actually a moment that the universe is gifting you to grow stronger. Instead of fighting and allowing your mind to be clouded with furious feelings, go inward and connect with all of the core elements that define who you are. These are the real reasons any person or thing might try to hold you back - they are intimidated by your strength and power and they will do anything to diminish it. This is your moment to fortify who you are, what you stand for and harness your own mental clarity in order to advance. It’s hard, uninvited work, but you will be transformed. The power of 8 is potent and you will not only weather this storm - you will master it.

“It is essential that you create a fiery will from within - harness that power of decisiveness and choose to be your strongest self.” - Karen Salmansohn

The Eight of Swords - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art

Page of Pentacles…

Buy yourself something today - you deserve something shiny and new! But, buy something that inspires you in some way. Perhaps a book you can read on a topic you are dying to learn about? Or some tools you can use to craft something you need? Maybe a new class you can take? If you are a sporty soul, what equipment can you acquire to launch a new adventure? Find something that delights you on a path of expansion! Even something as simple and childlike as a coloring book and crayons might incite your creative spirit! You deserve a treat that will stir your explorative nature.

“What keeps life fascinating is the constant creativity of the soul” - Deepak Chopra

The Page of Pentacles from the Robin Wood Tarot by Robin Wood

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