Nine of Pentacles…

Life is a delicate balance and when we finally bear the beautiful, juicy fruits of our accomplishments we deserve a chance to display it all proudly for the world around us to see. There are undeniable moments when things manifest in a way that allows us the space to feel radiant. Take some time today to notice which pieces of your life are aligning in this way. How will you wear the joy and beauty of this for all to see, feel and understand? Pick one or two small, but glamorous pieces you can wear that make you feel closer to your resplendence. Pamper yourself with a gift to celebrate this part of your spirit. Be proud and own the colorful and grounded self-respect of your lustrous successes. Make no apologies. It isn’t egotistical to feel and display the inner glow of your personal triumphs. Dazzle with no reservations. Your confidence is calling to you to let it out to play.

“You’re born to shimmer. You’re born to shine. You’re born to radiate.” - Shawn Mullins

The Nine of Pentacles - Wall Art by Catrin Welz-Stein

Cards for the Week Ahead…

Darkness is clouding a current transformation your spirit is compelled to undergo. Endings are difficult - sometimes very painful and we often cannot see what waits ahead. You may find this week that a piece of who you are must be left behind in order to advance out of the clouds. But, truthfully, that part of you has long been gone and your idea of its importance is upside down and not what you wanted it to be . You cannot stay in your current circumstance, clinging to an aspect of what you once were - it’s time to say goodbye and move forward. Take one step toward acceptance. This will feel burdensome and you may find that in your smallest of movements, you are exhausted, but there is assured growth and great potential for you to start over under a much bluer sky. The path to the re-envisioned version of you will be slow, but your reemergence is worth every step. Stay on the path as this week continues and you will be lifted from that darkness you feel surrounding you.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe

The Page of Swords (Reversed) into The 10 of Swords into the 10 of Wands from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

Queen of Wands…

Ohhhh…what inspires you? What makes you glow? What drives you to make magic? Sometimes in the doing, we can forget the core of it. But, if you want to truly enchant others, you must stay connected to that little spark within. Take a moment today to connect with that inner joy - the reason for it all. See if you can play with that speck of delight in new and exciting ways. What do you need to foster it? What can you do to strengthen it? You have so much power if you connect with this small, motivation and joy - so dive in. You need to ready yourself for the next opportunity to share this with the world! Your personal inspiration can light a path of inspiration for everyone around you. And theirs, in turn, will do the same. Let’s light the world on fire with creativity!

“As we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same.” - Nelson Mandela

The Queen of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne

The Chariot…

Look at you - strutting into your weekend with focus, determination and style! I love every bit of it! You have a lot on your plate AND your agenda, but you are ready to dominate. Who will you drag along on your various missions? Think carefully who you would like to be your personal accessories in each scenario - because they can add so much to your overall mystique. But, you’ve probably already thought of this, because you are ready to launch in a majorly exciting way. Ground yourself even further and breathe into your root chakra as you enter each room. Don’t shy away from any conversation - insert yourself with pointed confidence. Share stories, share ideas and speak your mind. In between all of your engagements, tick off your to-do list with effortless joy. In fact, feel the glee of your own personal accomplishments fill you with strength and inspiration. The energy you plant this weekend can lead in a direction that will be even more thrilling! Rock it out.

“Everything is within your power and your power is within you.” - Janice Trachtman

The Chariot from the Next World Tarot Deck by Cristy C. Road

The Two Of Cups…

I am always saying “the cards pick you - you don’t pick the cards” and tonight it couldn’t be more true. I asked my BF to pull the card for us and he pulled the Two of Cups. Instantly, I was overwhelmed with how deeply it resonated for me. You see, I had an early morning procedure at the doctor today (nothing serious, but when do we ever like to have a procedure)?!? He came with me, kept me calm, made sure we got home safe and looked after me all day. The two of cups is undeniably about emotional partnership, but there’s that Caduceus symbol hovering above - indicating that this is a partnership that may have the power to heal. You will recognize this symbol as an image that has been adopted by our modern medical profession - it stems from the Rod of Aesculapius (the Greek God of Healing) and also is associated with Hermes (Greek God of Merchants & Travelers) often associated with quick action. This past year and half, we have seen such quick heroic action taken by our medical workers partnering with the general public to get us through this pandemic. Clear message here - whether it be a medical or spiritual affliction - love heals. And those who have followed a path in which they dedicate themselves to the healing of others are undeniably full of compassion. So, in pulling this card, we should be grateful to all of those that have helped us heal. Take a moment tonight to connect with someone who has guided you in this way over the years - if you can call and thank them, do it! If you cannot just remember all they have done for you and feel deep gratitude in your heart. They will get the message. Then, think about how you might return the favor or pay it forward. Sweet Dreams!

“As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” - Maya Angelou

The Two of Cups from the Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck

King of Wands…

Interested in taking your passions to a new height? Do you want to master a certain ability with a sense of freeness and confidence? It’s time to sharpen your focus. You have real creative vision and your excitement is undeniable, but if the aim is a powerful ownership of what you are undertaking, you must have a very concentrated intention. When a lion stalks prey, it strategizes. Sometimes, it’s a run and jump - sometimes they sneak up and wait for the right moment and other times, they enlist the help of their pride to divide and conquer. What is your plan of attack? Becoming specific about how you would like to advance is key to achieving the goals you have established. You have what you need within to inspire others, but you must develop your own personal strategy to pounce. Bring all of your elements to your quest and focus them!

“You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. Once you are there, you can move mountains.” - Steve Jobs

The King of Wands Art by MJ Cullinane

The Ten of Swords - Reversed…

A client who is in the midst of a magical, but heavy transformation helped me select the card of the day! And then, my day became so crazy that this card became the card of the night. Night time - moonlight -rainy skies in NYC - there is a very different energy that emerges in the moonlight when considering the cards. The shady, underneath, hidden parts of who we are come out to play…so nighttime cards must be considered in a different light. It’s clear we are at the end of something here, but there’s something very potent in this shift that must be illuminated. There’s a light and releasing of pain that is undeniable in this moment - each hurt that has pierced us along this journey must be examined, because the lessons are valuable and in honoring the burdens one by one, we can see a path forward much more clearly. What struggles and injuries is your spirit holding on to? Make a list of the hardest difficulties you have faced - you know, the ones you can’t seem to let go of. Before driving off to sleep ask the most important question - WHY? Why do I feel it’s important to hold tightly to this energy that weighs me down? Then, think about letting them drop away one by one and allow yourself to fall into a dreamland that is unencumbered by fear, doubt, regret or pain. You deserve simplicity. Clear your mind and spirit of all wounds. When you wake up imagine there is a halo of light that is protecting you from any of these daggers. Start your life fresh and new in the protection of this calming light. Sweet dreams!

“You only struggle because you’re ready to grow but aren’t willing to let go.” – Drew Gerald

The Ten of Swords (Reversed) from Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham

Seven of Cups…

Seven is a lucky number for many. But, just how much luck is involved?!? The universe is ready to gift us with opportunities, but let’s face it - there is always work involved when bringing those opportunities to fruition. The choices are abundant, but after you choose, how will you make that dream a reality? It’s time to get real about the gifts you have been given. Hone in on what you most want to achieve or accomplish and then leap into action to support it fiercely as it advances. In the original of story of Aladdin, Aladdin transforms from a lazy, aimless boy into a driven man through his encounter with the lamp. The genie in the lamp will grant the wishes, but Aladdin’s ultimate success is routed in how he chooses to advance himself with those wishes. You must be willing to take what the universe gifts you and turn it into real treasure. Rub that lamp, my friend, then get to work!

“I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later, but are you prepared to answer that?” - Omar Epps

The Seven of Cups from The Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani

Five of Swords…

So, during the week ahead we will be tested. The universe may present us with so many awful and annoying people that are making difficult and trying situations even harder to address. We will feel CRAZY with frustration. Why are they behaving this way? Why can’t they see what is obvious? Why are they trying to annoy and deceive us? Why are they such IDIOTS?!? Wait - hold on…we are getting so in our heads about this - aren’t we? Is it worth getting so amped up about their actions? The conflict will trigger us in so many ways, but is it worth the fight? Are we really ready to dive into a struggle or fight about something so ridiculous? Sometimes, the fight is not worth the thing we are fighting about or for. Let’s be careful this week to not wrestle with a pig. They don’t deserve the opportunity to deplete our energy and push our face into the mud. They don’t deserve any piece of who we are!

“Be selective in your battles because sometimes peace is better than being right.” - Unknown

The Five of Sword from The Peanuts Tarot Deck

The World - Reversed…

I had a couple of magical readings today and my first client drew our card of the day! Then, it was incredibly interesting to see the card emerge in the next reading in a very special way…not just once, but several times! We are all feeling a sense of suspension - being held above it all, ready to drop when the time is right. It’s important to stay open in this moment. Do not get frustrated when your life isn’t quite ready to advance, but recognize that it’s ok - you may need more time. If you allow yourself to close up in fear of anticipation or annoyance at the situation, you will not be ready to experience the full spectrum of what the universe has to offer you when the time comes to soar. The world opens quicker for some, but your time is coming, so trust in the moment and hang on with an open heart. Think of yourself as a new day that is dawning. The sun’s rays peak through slowly, before the full light is revealed. Soon you will shine so bright, we’ll all need shades.

“Life was always a matter of waiting for the right time to act.” -Paulo Coelho

The World (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne.

The Ace of Pentacles…

A shiny new taste of success is popping out to say hello! What will you do with this? You can already feel it’s glittery glow all around you - lighting your face with promise. The colors of your life have increased in vibrancy, just enough to make you feel lightheaded with excitement. There’s a warm breeze that has caressed your skin with potential and filled your heart with hope. Ride the magical energy that has suddenly found you - nurture this garden inside and out, so it continues to bloom. You deserve to be uplifted in this way and continue to feel radiant - you are a rare jewel and this sudden shift in the atmosphere is just the start of something even more spectacular for you! The spell is cast and you are at the center of it.

“Cast yourself. You are the spell.” - T Thorne Coyle

The Ace of Pentacles from The Crystal Vision Tarot by Jennifer Galasso

Two of Swords - Reversed…

I love a card of the late night. Indecision haunts. But, what if you embraced the fear of it? If you could be the ghost in the story, how would you flip the script of the entire scenario? Think of your spookiest dream - that one that recurs and you haven’t been successful in keeping it at bay…For me this dream involves being in a car that is speeding on a windy, hilly road and not being in control of the car - the car is driving me. (Silent scream). But, what if I WAS the car or the hill? In my dream life, I could be. What spooks you in a dream and how does that reflect your deepest anxieties in waking life? Tonight, see if you can shift the perspective in this way. Examine the scariest angles - write out your nightmare story and figure out how it applies to your waking life trepidations. In life you will see that you have the control to choose and the scariest part is sometimes the choosing - the unknown. But, the unknown is always comprised by your own terror - your mind tries to fill in what it thinks might occur. So, study it all, accept it. Know that no matter how dark it gets, there’s always a sliver of light showing you the way through the shadows. Now that you have conquered your fright - choose! You can handle any specter, asleep or awake.

“The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision.” - Maimonides

The Two of Swords (Reversed) - Artist Rendering by Anna Christenson

A three card message…

While shuffling this morning, these three cards flew out of the deck for our message of the day! I love it when the jump… You have been incredibly active and have truly grown something special for yourself and others. It’s ok to want to hold on to this and protect what you have accomplished, but the time has come to move on to your next adventure! This doesn’t mean you leave all the work you have done behind - it will stay with you in spirit as inspiration as you advance. But, you also deserve a break. Allow yourself to retreat into the deeper parts of your mind. Don’t push yourself to activity - RELAX. Napping is encouraged. In the in-between time between sleep and wake, you will see a glimmer of light that will serve to motivate your next escapade or quest. Don’t rush out of this moment when you see and feel it, let it gestate and brew as you recharge. Take this time in the blue to cultivate a stronger, more balanced mind and you will know exactly what to do with your fresh new idea.

“Cultivate your mind. It will blossom beyond your expectation.” - Priya Priyadarshni

The 10 of Wands - The 9 of Wands (Reversed) - The 4 of Swords (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles

The Tower - Reversed with The Four of Wands - Reversed…

Confession time…Frequently, when pulling the card of the day, I shuffle and I have my BF pull it for us… He, secretly, likes to be a part of it and I figure, why not include him in the experience! However, for a while he kept pulling swords, so I gave him a little break and started pulling cards myself. Since he’s returned to pulling cards, he keeps on picking The Tower!?! This is slightly alarming to me, but today when he pulled it (reversed), I let him pull a second card to clarify (he pulled the 4 of Wands -Reversed) and I was quite struck when I noticed how similar in shape and content the two cards were side-by-side. The message suddenly became very clear to me and I am a bit transfixed by it all. What is stopping us from building the strong foundation we need and deserve in our lives? It’s time to take a closer look. We really want and need to achieve higher ground, don’t we, but something big is getting in our way. I have a feeling there is a piece of our younger-self trying to assert themself for our higher good, but we are pushing them down and hiding them away at every turn. We should honor this inner-child lash out and listen to what they have to say. Be defiant, be spontaneous, express a diversity of burgeoning beliefs and tie them all together to fortify your life and the lives of those you respect and love. We deserve golden skies, strong ties and blossoming spirits. Let’s flip the energy of these cards. Let’s work together and start climbing toward the sky.

“Hold the hand of the child that lives in your soul. For this child, nothing is impossible.” -Paulo Coelho

The Tower (Reversed) and The Four of Wands (Reversed) from the Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

Ace of Cups with The Hierophant…

Looking to elevate your opportunity for love or take a love you have to higher heights? There is an ancient, wise spirit watching over you who holds the key to your mysterious quest. Tonight, see if you can figure out who this elder might be. They could be here with you and ready to dole out the advice you need or they could be in another realm, anxious to make an appearance in your dreams to impart the right guidance. You are not someone who seeks counsel because you think it might pull you down from your current peak, when in fact, it will enlighten your path in a way that lifts you into the juicier elements of the atmosphere. The love you seek is waiting to be tasted, but in order to reach it, you must allow yourself to acknowledge and understand the lessons of your ancestors. Accept this imparted intelligence and you just might pass the test which grants you the capability to fly into an emotional nirvana. Dream of this paradise tonight, figure out who your guide is and then ask for the knowledge that can make it a reality!

“The youth walk faster, but the elderly know the road.” - African Proverb

The Ace of Cups from the Tarot In Space - 78 Tarot Deck by Teal Newcomb and the Hierophant - Artist Rendering by Michael Rohner Art

The Eight of Pentacles -Reversed…

Good morning, Beauties! August is upon us, so I asked for a theme - a message to clarify what we should focus on for the month ahead. We are self-reflective people by nature and have been thinking about all the ways in which we can enhance our personal growth. This month marks the start of that growth. It’s time for us to put the work of what we hope to become in motion. Start small - make a list of logical steps you can take toward personal goals. Our focus here is self-improvement, so these steps can be related to any part of your life that you wish to see sprout and flower in a new direction. You only need four action steps - one for each week. Think of each step as a seed you are planting and work each day of that week to help your seed grow. Concentrate on how you might incorporate your action steps into your daily routine throughout the month. Stay focused - let yourself get enthralled with all of the work you are putting in. Have fun with it! On the last three days of August, observe your personal magnification and honor your dedication by doing something that makes you feel spectacular. This month, you are a ravishing, thorny rose opening slowly but majestically toward the sunlight.

“Blossom like a flower. Take time, but glow bright.” - Nidhi Patel

The Eight of Pentacles (Reversed) from Cosmic Tarot Deck by Norbert Losche

The Six of Chalices…

I pulled this card for you under a magical night sky while asking the question, “What should we invite into our dream life tonight?” If you have been experiencing emotional drama - wring out the juiciest bits of it and drink it up just before bed. You know when there’s drama involving the heart there is usually something tantalizing about it and the desire from which it springs is overwhelmingly hard to escape. That’s the fun part - otherwise, why would you even involve yourself in something so trying?!? So, take that delightfully entrancing part, sift it out through all the other gunk and see if you can channel it on its own. Remove yourself from the conflict and just feel that desire - your heart’s deep yearning. If you could take this bit - just your hidden fancy - as a potion, what dreamy, night-time experiences would manifest while you slumber?!? Whatever the thing is you most want, allow yourself to have it fully in your dream-life. Absorb the forbidden luxury of it all and relish it in that far away land in your spirit. When you awake, whatever you remember of it - write it down. There is power to putting your hidden thoughts and feelings in writing - it’s solidifying your longings in a way that is clear to the universe. Manifest. Quench your thirst. Sweet dreams, my friends!

“The forbidden love is the sea, let your thirsty eyes drink from it.” - Supriya Kuar Dhaliwal

The Six of Chalices from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles

The Ace of Pentacles - Reversed…

I hate to hit you with this first thing in the morning, but a financial opportunity you had popping up, might be slipping through your fingers. This possibility was incredibly promising, but it’s looking like it will totally disintegrate or wind up not being even close to everything you hoped it would be. Its thwarted growth is not a reflection on you or your actions, but you now must decide how you will react to this sudden disappointment. You can let it fall away with grace, but you might want to bolster your financial soil and perhaps plant something new in its place. You can fight to bring it back to life, but it’s important to get rid of all the dead parts, so it can have a chance to regenerate. In essence, you should trim away anything that seems rotten and hope for the best. You can take a break from it, clear out your whole financial garden, and map out a new and exciting design that incorporates the bigger picture of your life. But, you must do something! I know this is disappointing and maybe a little alarming, but taking control of the situation is your roadmap to freedom.

“The only way you can ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig deep and fix the root problem.” - Sure Orman

The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

What, Why, How? - Three Cards to Clarify…

I have to admit, I’ve been a bit confused about all of these major cards popping out for us this week. This week feels for me, well, ordinary…yet the cards keep sending me messages that right now life should be experienced in a major way. So I asked for clarification - for us all! Three simple cards - What, Why, How? Let’s signify…

What? Your heart and universe are calling you to explore wider horizons. If you want to blossom and truly feel the freedom of the light on your face, this may mean returning to old ideas. Something from your past may guide you to a new outlook or purpose in your future. Also, think of what you have always wanted to create and who inspired you way back when to do this. There is so much to be discovered, if you can return to a simpler moment and re-envision your ideas…

Why? I love a repeat card and this was one that started our week - drive, determination, focus and movement toward dreams and goals. But, don’t you see? We need to be moving toward a wider vision with joy and innocence in our hearts. There’s a gleeful adventure waiting, if we move toward an idea from the past with gusto. Don’t question it, just go!

How? How are we to do all of this? First step is to let go of the constant feeling or need of having control of what we have in our lives. In fact, a voice within is urging us to use what we have to time travel back to a simpler vision. Let go of having to be the leader or the one others look to for support and just be you. The current version of you is well regarded by others, so why don’t you listen to what your own heart and mind are saying and shed that skin. You don’t need it anymore. You need to simplify.

“There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.” - Leonardo DaVinci

The Three of Wands - The Chariot - The Queen of Coins (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Tower…

This morning I pulled yet another major card - The Tower. I have to say I was a little disheartened because I was headed out the door on a week long excursion. One in which, I hope to relax, detach and completely unwind. Feeling resistant to this chaotic energy, I went online to try and find an image of the card that would speak to me in an exciting way. Did you know there are Disney Princess renditions of the Major Arcana? Honestly, I’m not much of a “princess person”, but when I saw my girl, Tink, as the Tower I was definitely seeing this card in a different way. What if the sudden shock of life was a change from within? In what ways recently have you been acting out? Sometimes our most destructive and mischievous behavior is a sign that an inner seismic shift is taking place. You can tell right away when a certain way of being is no longer working for you. If you aren’t being heard, taken seriously or given the attention you deserve, it might be time to rip it all apart with gleeful disobedience. You can incite the mayhem that will bring about the change you want and deserve and have a blast doing it! It will be messy and difficult at times, but you can be the lightning in this scenario. In fact, I think you will find your calamitous intentions to be incredibly rewarding when all is said and done. Go ahead - be naughty. Tear it all down.

“Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.” - JM Barrie

The Tower - Artist Rendition by Maria Lia Malandrino