Knight of Cups…

Our charming lothario is making another appearance today. Why? Love is in the air. In fact, the opportunity for love is all around you. Can you feel it, splashing wildly against your skin, urging you to make a move? How will you charge in to claim your prize? You have a few tricks up your sleeve that you haven’t yet employed. Prepare to dazzle. Think about how you might like to be seduced and tap into your natural magnetism and use it to your advantage. Creativity and compassion are key to your pursuit. Don’t stop to decipher why you are doing what you are doing - just go for your treat with wild abandon. The more thrilling you make your quest, the greater the reward for all involved. You know you deserve it - Charm, dazzle, seduce, bewitch, beguile, conquer in the name of love.

“On a quest for love, the stars shone your way to me.” -Ramnaresh

The Knight of Cups from the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

The Sun - Reversed…

It’s funny how a day can start and then you pull a card and the theme is clear - the card just highlights the lesson of your morning! This is what happened when I pulled today and I hope it resonates with you just as strongly. We all want to bask in the sun - absorbing the warmth of it’s rays and feeling at ease in each beautiful moment. If life felt this way every day, think of how trouble free it would be for us all. But, don’t forget, you ARE the sky and you have a light inside of you - a brilliance that is longing to be shared. You can project your own warm rays out for the benefit of all the wandering souls in your own personal orbit. What glow can you shine upon them? How might you use your light to express the joy and beauty in their day? What comforts can you illuminate with each word you speak? Allow your smile to radiate the calming and healing energy you crave. Shine your light and you will see that energy reflected back in ways you never expected. Gleam, glow, glisten and do it all with an open heart and naked spirit. Shine on, friend. Shine on.

“The real you is loving, joyful and free. The real you is just like a flower, just like the wind, just like the ocean, just like the sun.” - Don Miguel Ruiz

The Sun Card (Reversed) from The Fey Tarot by Riccardo Minetti and Mara Aghem

The Moon…

I wanted to mix it up a little, so this morning I asked my cards what we should be grateful for today and The Moon Card was my deck’s response. Since we pulled the Moon (Reversed) a few days ago, it definitely feels like we need to dive deep this week. Let’s be grateful for all of the rich, hidden complexities of our lives. It’s the undercurrent of who we are that we can use to make the most powerful of magic. Be grateful for all those parts of you that are murky and dark - the feelings and impressions that feel imperfect but unrelenting. You may believe that you aren’t forthrightly sharing this energy with others, but there is an undeniable trickle down effect of this potent energy that finds it’s way into everything you do. Your personal understanding of life and your unseen knowing are integral to the manner in which you move through your life and the smallest of actions you take have an effect on the entire universe. Your perceived imperfections are a rare gift you can give to others. Be grateful for your darkness, it is an incredible provider of light for all those around you.

“I know I stand visibly onstage, but my function is still unseen, because I rarely see the results of what I’m saying or doing or writing.” - Larry Norman

The Moon Card - digital artists rendering

A Glance at The Week Ahead…

There are two versions of you emerging this week and a clear decision that needs to be made. The passionate and driven side of you is looking into the past and dreaming of those “better days”. It’s true, you felt stronger, more grounded and structured in that other life, but you were at a standstill in some ways. Emotionally, there is an energy hanging over you that longs for you to recognize what is good about moving forward. The unknown can be intimidating, but you won’t be able to shake the feeling that you must move in a new direction to reclaim your emotional wellness. This means being aware of what you have that benefits you, but also being willing to leave some of it behind for the promise of change. This is a tough decision. You can stay with the powerful assurance of stability, or move forward in hope of emboldening your spiritual wellness, but with no real guarantee of what is to come. You’ve been dreaming of making a bold and risky life change for sometime, so maybe now is the time…Can’t wait to hear about what you decide! Also, a very appropriate position to be in for Independence Day… Happy 4th!

“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” - Kerri Russell

The Emperor -The 2 of Wands - The 8 of Cups with the 5 of Cups hovering above from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

The Moon - Reversed…

Do you hear that tiny voice from the heavens? It’s trying to send you a message. I know you feel it - you sense it in the vividness of your dreams. Or, maybe you feel different when you awake to start the day? Perhaps it’s that feeling like someone is there with you as you walk down the street? It’s thrilling, unsettling and hard to decipher - a kind of knowing of the unknown. What does it all mean? You don’t need to concern yourself with that right now. Dive in to that hazy, beautiful vibration and listen to the whispering like it’s a beautiful song. Welcome this strange new energy any way you can. Explore the feeling of it with abandon - write about it, express it in an artistic way, tell your most mysterious friend all about it…pull some cards , meditate on it. The true message will be revealed to you if you keep this otherworldly energy alive - dance to the music it’s playing just for you.

“The universe is always speaking to us. Sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more.” -Nancy Thayer

The Moon (Reversed) from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne

The King of Pentacles - Reversed…

Do you long for increased abundance? Are you waiting for life to gift you with more luck? Is money what you seek more of? You must re-think the ways in which you interact with others! People look up to you, but they see you as someone who is not forthcoming - someone who is hiding and hoarding things from them. Self protection is sometimes necessary, but not ALL the time. You have riches within that should be shared freely and openly. You have to stop thinking that you have something to lose by giving of yourself. If you want to multiply your chance for good fortune, you must be willing to share your blessings without malice or regret. Trust that the universe is ready to repay your generosity and stay focused on the rewards that are much greater than your little pot of gold.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill

The King of Pentacles (Reversed) - Artists Rendering for the Daily Draw Tarot Journal

Knight of Cups…

This week is all about our emotional life - isn’t it?!? So many cups - so little time! A new dashing energy has pranced into your life and everything suddenly feels delicious! This comes to you in the form of a highly engaging human - someone that is charming your pants off (quite possibly literally). You are opening up to them like a flower opens and reaches for the sun. BUT take a closer look. They may not be exactly how they present to you. Something is a little unusual here. I don’t mean to burst your beautiful bubble, but take a step back, outside of this situation and study it from all angles. They are dazzling, yes, but are they using you to hide from something they have left behind? What wild remnants of thought do they reveal to you in small, cloudy ways? Do they truly look into your eyes when they are connecting with you - or are they distracted by bigger things? And, is this excitement you are feeling true joy or a thrilling response to the tempest they are using to overtake you? Danger is fun until it isn’t. Try to see the whole picture here - they may not be what you think they are. Protect yourself.

“Be careful. Not all are what they seem. Some people pretend to the be beach, but actually they are quicksand.” - Steve Maraboli

The Knight of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

King of Cups…

Mastery of your emotional life is not impossible, but does require work. Instead of stifling your passions, let yourself splash around in them. If you are willing to truly immerse yourself in your feelings to understand why they come to you when they do, you can learn to use them for the betterment of all. When we are children we haven’t yet learned censor our emotional responses and our spirits swim free. Tonight before you drift off to sleep, imagine your bed is a small boat, drifting gently on the sea. It is not you that is the captain of this vessel, but your younger self. How would your inner child take command of the situation - how would they brave the currents? Would they doubt or restrict their natural emotional instincts or would they allow themselves to feel the full content of their experience and use this magic to befriend and beguile the sea? Drift around in the deep water, see what swims up to the surface and feel the complete power of your own emotional expression. When you awake, see if you can carry the ocean of who you are into the new day with authority

“Sometimes I think I need a spare heart to feel all the things I feel.” - Sanober Khan, A Thousand Flamingos

The King of Cups (Father Of Water) from Today’s Journey Tarot by Expanding Dimensions - Christopher G. Wilkey

Seven of Cups…

Life is constantly presenting you with options - so, what’s your poison? Funny, that phrase…the allure of excitement and thrill can be toxic, so be careful when making important decisions. BUT, it’s ok to try it all out, within reason. Otherwise, how will you even know what is right for you and what isn’t? If you are feeling overwhelmed by what you suddenly have in front of you, take a sip and see how it tastes and feels. If an unsettling dizziness hits you - it might not be your path. If it’s too bitter or too sweet, you’ll know right away. If it fills you with confidence and joy - keep drinking. Trust your instincts, but don’t wait too long to find out. Life can be a party after all, but how you feel the morning after is in your hands. You have to be willing to drink it all in to find out and keep in mind that a party doesn’t last forever.

“But life is just a party and parties weren’t meant to last.” - Prince

The Seven of Cups from the Urban Tarot by Robin Scott

Ace of Cups…

Often, we wait for opportunity to appear - hoping for that next big chance to be handed to us from the universe - a chance that will change our lives. But, don’t lose sight of what you may already have. In the deep waters of your spirit, there is a rich sunken treasure of dreams longing to bubble up to the surface. What exists in that cup that you hold so close to your heart? Sift through the jewels that you store there and you may find that precious essence or idea that could shift your path in an adventurous direction. Dive in, grab that gemstone and swim to the surface with it. Don’t hide the most sacred parts of who you are from the world - use them to illuminate your own destiny. Your existence presents you with opportunity every single day, because possibility dwells within.

“I happen to believe we are all walking repositories of buried treasure.” - Elizabeth Gilbert

The Ace of Cups from The Dream Walker Tarot by Cecilie Noctique

The Five of Swords - Reversed…

Theme of the week - let go of old wounds. You have mastered the art of forgive and never forget. But, what do you stand to gain by holding onto a conflict that no longer exists? We all feel the pain when things do not go our way or someone we love and respect makes a choice that lets us down. Life isn’t always fair and people can be deceiving and self-serving. But, an old wound that doesn’t heal can become a target - a soft spot, so to speak. When you are triggered in this way, your recall of that trauma will only allow others to take further advantage of you. I know it’s hard, but it’s time to examine all the pain you’ve been holding onto and let some of it go - that’s right, forget it! Easier said than done, so figure it out this week - how can you release a few past scars? I’m going to whisper mine to the wind at dusk and let the universe take them into the heavens…

“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences of what they did to your heart, then you’re allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.” - Shannon L Adler

The Five of Swords (Reversed) from the Aquarian Tarot by David Palladini

The Six Of Cups…

To truly experience all of the colors that love has to offer you, you must be open to them without judgement or fear. Passion is embedded in the word compassion and I believe this suggests the more you show understanding and empathy others, the more deeply you will be able to feel and express the full spectrum of that stunning rainbow. As you meet new people this weekend, leave your own preconceived notions behind. Embrace them with a free spirited love and offer them the chance to blossom alongside you. Practice openness through curiosity and see how genuinely this enriches your interactions and allows for you to be even more authentic. Love is everywhere and comes to you in so many forms and you have to be unencumbered by your own biases to share in the thrilling adventure of it. Fly out of the dark and into that glorious rainbow!

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let know one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa

The Six of Cups from the Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland

Nine of Swords - Reversed…

This weekend it’s best to let go of those dark thoughts that have been haunting you. You have let your worries overtake you by developing a fixation with the negative. It’s seeped into all areas of your life and is even keeping you up at night. Release yourself from this torture. Worries aren’t tangible. The Story you weave in your head is just a story. If you can do something about the situation to ease the headache of it, do it! If you cannot, accept it for what it is and move on. Imagine that you are on a raft in the middle of a beautiful infinity pool, just relaxing on the perfect summer day. Allow those thoughts to float away from you and drift over the edge into nothingness. Smile and wave as they go. Then, this weekend, live on your raft in peace, knowing that anything that floats toward you can and will be sucked away if you like… You deserve freedom from the prison of your mind. You deserve sunshine and relaxation!

“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it never takes you anywhere.” - Erma Bombeck

9 of Swords (Reversed) from the 78 Elemental Tarot

Chariot…

You are ready to launch. You can feel it, right? Things are moving quickly, you have been picking up speed and harnessing your strength and determination. It may feel fast and frantic, but the balance and grounding you have acquired to this point is going to help as you are propelled with fire and confidence. Embrace the forward motion that is pulling you toward your destiny. Trust your instincts and lead with your gut. You are leading this charge. Let those wild horses run free and feel the power of the universe fueling your path.

“Wild Horses run unbridled or the spirit dies.” -Unknown

The Chariot from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne

Eight Of Cups - Reversed…

Caught in the idea that there are greener pastures, but you aren’t sure if you should try to find them? Are you hovering above it all, slightly detached, feeling content, but not fulfilled? It’s easy to give in to complacency and just float through life autonomously neutral, being touched by the light of the sun and the moon and never experiencing the burn. But, is this what you truly want? What if you went out on a limb and let all of your emotional resistance rain down, releasing you from this hold? What is the worst that could happen? What is the BEST that could happen? What have you got to lose? Imagine yourself floating down from that safe, easiness into the vibrant blanket of that green, green grass. It may jar you for a moment when you hit the ground, but then there is so much color and texture to be explored! Trust your instincts, release your emotions and take a chance on yourself and the world.

“If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” - Thomas Jefferson

The Eight of Cups (Reversed) - Artist’s rendering by Noa Ikeda

Page of Swords - Reversed…

You have been dreaming, exploring, growing and expanding in your own ideas of what you want and who you would like to be. You have even been openly sharing with others some of the changes you intend to make. This has all been quite a thoughtful exploration and you now have some really intriguing schemes for your future. But, what are you waiting for?!? It’s time to make all of this your reality. Do you want to be known as the person that thought they could or the person that DID? Tonight - chart out your plan of attack. Take at least an hour away from all distractions with pen and paper and map out your battle plan to move forward with all of these objectives you envision step by step. As you are writing, imagine that your pen is a sword and that what you etch onto the page is absolutely non-negotiable. Put that list under your pillow and dream that you are a warrior, wild and unafraid. When you wake up in the morning, examine your list again to look for obstacles. Write down all of the obstacles that might arise in bubbles all around your list and with your mighty pen/sword put a big X through each one. Now that you are clear in what you are fighting for and how to get it, defend what you want by DOING that very first step on your list with fierce abandon and don’t stop DOING until you’ve realized your goals.

“Well done is better than well said.” - Benjamin Franklin

The Page of Swords (Reversed) Digital Art by Anabelle Parent

The Ten of Swords…

Starting the week feeling like you are at the end of something? There’s a kind of heaviness and exhaustion settling in and a disappointment which you cannot put into words. Sometimes these feelings appear uninvited and without any warning. Sometimes it’s impossible to even put a name to the haunting knowledge that the end of something is near. Grief should be expressed, even if you can’t quite tell yet what you are grieving. Give your spirit a chance to mourn, but recognize that this sense of hopelessness can signal the advent of a new era of who you will become. This strange surrender is just a shedding of the pieces of you that are no longer necessary. If you allow them to peel away, tomorrow you will feel the light of the universe more fervently than ever before. Let go, lament (if you need to) and be ready to welcome the dawning of new day.

“There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all of the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, the joy would be gone as well.” - Nicholas Sparks

The Ten of Swords from the Star Child Tarot Deck

A Father’s Day Message…

Whether you have an awesome Dad, Uncle, Brother, Grandfather, Dad-like-Person or Dad-like-Mentor in your life, today is a day to celebrate them! When we are younger, we often look up to these role models and see them as larger-than-life giants - all seeing and all knowing protectors and big decision makers. Sometimes we are intimidated by this idea of who they are and wonder if we will ever live up to their expectations. But, the truth is that they work incredibly hard to provide us with the opportunity for growth, balance and emotional support and can be intimidated by the huge responsibility they face in doing so. Today, shower your own Dad or Dad Person with love and make sure they know just how much you have learned from their guidance and support. Show gratitude for the many sacrifices they have made on your behalf. Recognize and remind them that their energy and guidance has become a part of who you are!

“Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song.” - Pam Brown

Temperance - Ace of Swords - Queen of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Nine of Wands…

Feeling exhausted? Welp, you are almost there….just a few more steps to navigate to get to your goal. Take a breather here - you have been through a lot. But your weathered disposition is primed to ascend the last leg of this treacherous climb. It’s not going to be easy - those final strides are thorny and wild, but so is your spirit. And, just look at what is waiting up there for your ferocious heart - the moon. The moon is waning here, so by the time you reach it - a new moon will be ready to break through - glimmering magical hidden light all around your warrior disposition and filling your path with possibilities. If you have come this far, why turn back now? Use the toughness you’ve acquired to propel you forward. If anyone or thing tries to follow you to tear you down - give them a shove (if they even make it past the first stair. You are so close - don’t let anyone or anything get in your way. Go to your destiny - climb into the celestial promise of a fresh start.

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” - Andy Rooney

The 9 of Wands from the Wild Unknown Tarot

Eight of Swords…

I feel like this card is stalking us. It just keeps repeating and I always stress the importance of repeat cards, so we must examine it closer. Last time this card wanted us to connect with our personal power. Have you done this? I will say, it feels like I try, but with all the sudden movement in life, it’s difficult to stay grounded. If you are suddenly trapped by thoughts - your own and the thoughts of others - how might you find your way out? This is the big question, I suppose. Reimagine yourself as a great Escape Artist - let your senses heighten, intensify your focus, slow your breath and concentrate. There is a way to slip away from this cage of expectations. You have the answer - you just need to connect with it. Are you actually trapped or do you have something bigger up your sleeve? Surprise yourself - surprise everyone.

“The mystery of showmanship consists not of what you really do, but what the mystery-loving public thinks you do.” - Harry Houdini

The Eight of Swords from the Robin Wood Tarot