The Three of Wands - Reversed…

Feeling a little down because something you have been planning for is not materializing the way you had hoped? This can be frustrating, disappointing and send you into a debilitating funk OR you can use that fire within to redirect your energy. Instead of spending tonight throwing a pity party and longing for something that isn’t meant to be, commit yourself to a moment of reflection. Recall all of your past plans that fell through and think about what the payoff was for you. Yes, I said payoff! On the other side of that failed effort there was a reward. It just wasn’t the reward you initially hoped for, but there was something gained from your loss. Sometimes when things fall through it’s for a very specific reason. The universe is either pushing you in a new direction or protecting you from a mistake that doesn’t initially appear to you as a flaw. Take stock and then turn your attention to your current situation. Let the sun set on this dream. It may be hard to watch it drift away, but see the undeniably dynamic colors that appear as it vanishes. Tomorrow morning, you will be ready to take a step toward a new plan!

“Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.” - Beau Taplin

The 3 of Wands (Reversed) from the Tarot de St. Croix by Lisa de St. Croix

The Four of Swords…

This weekend get totally zen and clear your mind. Say goodbye to your dizzying thoughts as you watch them float away. It’s fine to let them hover above you, but recognize that they are not of you - but something other to be observed, but not held. Let your whole being become an empty vessel and give your brain a chance to think…nothing. Not sure how to do this? There are many fun ways to detach -meditation, hot bath, zen music, a peaceful walk through nature, a long mid-day nap or an engrossing novel. However you decide to do this, as soon as you hear that inner voice spring up with a thought that is not reflective of your moment, release it and watch it fly away. You seek mental balance and you have everything you need to achieve it this weekend. Relax, zone out and enjoy.

“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”

The Four of Swords - Not sure what deck this is, but I’m not going to think about too much. Do you know?!?

The Wheel of Fortune - Reversed…

Are you ready for a Karmic shift today? Before you dance around screaming, “Yes! Yes! Yes” with glee, ask yourself this, “Where have I been mostly residing on the wheel of life recently?” If you have been moving forward with good intentions and positive energy, this shift may work in your favor. If you have been acting from a place of selfishness and manipulation to get what you want or need, you may be in for a sudden wake up call. Wherever you land today on the sacred circle, absorb the lesson of it. We all sometimes need a reminder of the power of give-and-take in our universe. So whether you find yourself at the top or bottom of this rotation, you can be certain to blossom and flourish from there. Round and round you go, my loves!

“The wheel of fortune lifts us up and brings us down. You must free your happiness from its vagaries. Expect nothing and everything is a gift.” - Phil Tucker

The Wheel of Fortune from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The King of Cups…

Let the emotions of your day flood your dreams with imaginative journeys tonight. Perhaps you didn’t feel like you quite had a handle on your feelings today, but that is ok, because while you slumber you can commandeer your own vessel as you traverse the waves that overtake your heart. Your feelings are stormy, but have the power to illuminate your dark beauty in ways that can elevate you into your own true power. As you drift off to sleep, envision yourself as wildly in control of every element composing your most luscious emotions. Allow your spirit to navigate the most dangerous pieces of self with composed wonder. When you float back to the waking world in the morning, steer yourself into Thursday with tranquil ferocity. Become the dream of your mysterious inner life. Welcome the fathomless elegance of your heart.

“A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” - JRR Tolkien

The “Female” King of Cups - Digital Artworks by AW Stein

The Nine of Cups - Reversed…

Don’t let your emotions lead you into a dark, unrealistic cave of expectations today. You are feeling your way through a lot, so give yourself some room to swim through it, but don’t dive too deep or allow your emotional understanding get clouded by the murky water in your heart. Examine your feelings like they are a foreign language, meant to be studied and understood and remain logical about everything that you encounter on the surface. It’s an interestingly heavy day, though nothing you can’t handle. So, remain calm, breathe and make it your mission to stay afloat and see the world around you with clarity.

“Negative feelings weigh you down and can keep you from experiencing healing, as surely as stones might weigh you down if you were trying to swim.” - Susan Barbara Apollon

The Nine of Cups (Reversed) - Image featured on Astrology Zodiac Signs Website

The Five of Swords - Reversed…

Are you in the midst of planning something - a trip, an event, a project for work?!? It’s good to plan ahead, but in this case make sure that you are not overthinking it. If you simplify your approach as you plan ahead, it will prove to be easier to move forward. You know the elements needed to bring your plan to fruition, so start by doing what is logical and don’t get weighed down by conflicting thoughts. If you allow negative past experiences to cloud your process, you will regret it. Trust yourself and take small steps toward bigger action. As it all starts to materialize, you will be able to feel your way down the path to successful execution. You got this!

“The best things happen when you are not overthinking it.” - Ben Zobrist

The Five of Swords (reversed) - Artist Rendering on Reddit - Felix Fradalrius

The Moon…

I asked the cards how we can invite magic into the week ahead and I got the juiciest response! Also, since this week begins with a full moon on the 17th, it seemed incredibly appropriate (thank you, deck!). Start your week with activity that will release and free your mind and spirit. What are you holding on to that is inhibiting your intuition and restricting hidden thoughts and feelings from rising to the surface? Cleanse yourself of this on Monday. This may mean doing some meaningful cleaning around the house, getting something off your chest with a friend or loved one, or exorcising internal conflict with finality. Using the power of the full moon to support the shedding of your block is encouraged. In releasing yourself from this self-imposed censorship, what deeper magic rises to the surface? Follow your whims, nurture your wildly creative ideas, express your innermost desires and savor the moments when you do. As you let your demons swim out in healthy and exciting ways, stop and thank the moon for aiding you on the dark, delicious path toward the magic of your authentic self.

“Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and the stars mirrored in your own being.” - Rumi

The Moon Card - Artist Rendering by Moonspiral found on Red Bubble

The Lovers…

Love presents us with a choice - constantly urging us to step outside of our comfort zones and often asking us to pursue that which excites us most, but feels forbidden. But, even when you make the choice that feels safe in your romantic life, love is still dangerous. Look at the reality of it….You are accepting an uncomfortable level of vulnerability. You are offering yourself up to someone who might embrace you or abuse you. You are investing time and energy in a joint effort, but you never really know what dwells within the person who is the object of your affection. So why not let love feel a little dangerous? Acknowledge the unknown and let it walk beside you under the engorged and luscious moon. Though it may feel menacing to you, don’t lose sight of the fact that love is a two way street. Sometimes you will face your lover and see the face of an adversary, but sometimes they will face you and receive the same antagonistic response. On the other side of the situation, you might meet under a dark sky and quickly become one - merging together in mind, spirit and heart. So, why not walk with that danger beside you? Seems like a deliciously rewarding chance to take! Protect self, but not too much…

“Love’s for fools wise enough to take a chance.” - Amy Grant

The Lovers from the Tarot Familiars Deck by Lo Scarabeo

King of Swords…

This weekend let your mind lead the way - not just for you, but for others! Your thoughts are powerful, your senses are heightened and you will find that you have a keen understanding of what is needed in any situation that arises. And you are also full of ideas that will ultimately benefit all. You hold the key to making this weekend flourish with strong, magical intention. So take charge by casting a spell with a deeply focused mind and whip up a storm of excitement for everyone you encounter.

“Always remember your focus determines your reality.” - George Lucas

The King of Swords from the Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy

The Fool…

Your inner child is calling to you! Take a moment right now to dream. Visualize your next big adventure in multi-color. Perhaps it’s an exotic trip to explore a place you have only imagined you’d experience? Maybe it’s an excursion to an art museum to delight your senses with color and light? Or are you longing to start writing or painting yourself? If you could magically float into a fresh start, what do you envision? What ignites the curiosity you hold within? Don’t limit your potential when planning your inspirational escapade - map it out for yourself with glee and then allow yourself to execute it without thinking at all of life’s restrictions! Feel dangerous? It should - in all the right ways…

“And into the forrest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir

The Fool from the Dream Logic Tarot by Jay Gidwitz Art

Death/Rebirth…

Sometimes it feels like my deck has a very dark sense of humor. This morning, longing to clear the energy of the cards that have been popping up for us, I asked my BF to pull and said, “Please pick something positive - we need it!!!” He always jokes when he pulls the card of the day for me, “Please don’t let it be Death. I’m going to get the Death card, I just know it.” Today he replied, “You know when you ask like that, I am definitely going to pull the death card.” I said, “You pull all the time and you’ve never pulled it.” And then, there she was - lucky number 13. I laughed out loud and he grew very nervous. So, I started to ask him what it was in his life that he wanted to transform. That’s the big question today for us all - what level of transformation to we long for, but are resisting out of fear of the unknown? Why so much resistance when the universe ordains the result will bring clarity and renewal? I love the labeling of the card in this particular deck - “Death-Rebirth” (with that infinity symbol wedged in-between). Something in life must fall away in order to get to a fresher, cleaner version - so meditate on this today. What can you force yourself to let go of to illicit the change you desperately need? I will do this, but I will also text my BF every hour just to make sure all is well!

“She did not find the grim in falling apart. For every time she found herself to be broken, she knew she was brutally remaking herself, and collapsing to be reborn like a rioting star; haunting the dark sky.” - R.M. Drake

Death/Rebirth from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne

The Strength Card - Reversed…

Confession - this card was pulled at the very start of the day as I was running late for the ferry - which lead to literally running in the freezing cold. So, right away it felt pretty eerily accurate. When the outer struggle meets the inner struggle and you just keep pulling, it’s time to throw your hands up and let whatever part of it you can fall away. So, I didn’t drop this bomb of a card until our day was over, because why rub it in. And tonight, I threw my hands up, forgot about everything and settled in to watch “In The Heights”. Hope you can throw your hands up and do something equally as fulfilling to end the long struggle of a day. Tomorrow is a new blank page!

“Good Morning. Unclench your fists. Lower your shoulders. Step away. Then come back with a clear head, redouble your efforts. I believe in you.”- Lin Manuel Miranda

The Strength Card (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

The Four Of Swords…

Feeling exhausted and it’s only the start of your week? Help is there for you in ways you cannot see, but you might feel. Is there someone who is no longer with you that you just wish upon wish you could connect with in this moment of depletion ? Rest your mind and find balance in the hidden blanket of their energy. Ask them for what it is that you need. When you get that idea out of the blue, they might have whispered it to you. And, that sudden burst of inspiration could be a gift, not a whim. The universe works in mysterious ways and your ancestors are always there when you need them most, pointing you in the right direction. Snuggle into a mid-day nap and see if you can feel their calming embrace or hear their secret guidance.

“Sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood, do not let it grieve you - no one leaves for good. You are not alone.” - Stephen Sondheim from Into the Woods

The Four of Swords - Artists Rendering by Gentry/Smith Tarot

The Wheel of Fortune…

Round and round the wheel spins and you just never know where it will stop! Sometimes life forces change - but this week it’s time for YOU to force a little change. Your heart is calling for it and you know you are ready to take a chance. Risky, maybe - but thrilling, definitely. What element in your life is calling for, almost demanding transformation? That is your target. Don’t resist, open your heart and trust that you know exactly what to do. Don’t throw the dice - wear them proudly as you fearlessly step out on a precipice and actively invite the winds of change. It’s time. Make it happen for yourself. You got this.

“Change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” - Roy T. Bennett

The Wheel from The Light-Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne

The Six of Pentacles - Reversed…

Oooooh…this card hits hard for me right now! I am a person that is led by a giving energy, so perhaps that is why it has taken me ALL day to sit down and write about this. Feeling generous?!? Are you a giver, a provider or someone that has a charitable nature?! How exhausted are you right now from all the saying “yes” you have done and all of the ways you have stretched yourself to contribute?!? If I am honest with myself, I feel it it too…. Giving has a limit. Ugh! I can’t believe I said that, but it does. You may need to set boundaries or redefine the way you operate in this particular moment. If you are feeling tired, used, abused or taken advantage of, it’s time to set some guidelines to exactly what, of yourself, you are willing to extend to others. It’s healthy, it’s thoughtful and frankly, whether it’s time, money or personal energy, you can’t afford to give much more. So…step up, speak up and draw a line in the sand. It will be hard, but in reality it’s a very small step to gain perspective on how you interact with others in a healthier way. Give in this idea of not being SO giving.

“The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.” - Tara Brach

The 6 of Pentacles (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman

Nine of Pentacles…

I know the holiday season is officially over, but that doesn’t mean you can continue to bask in the glow of that energy. Luxury, indulgence, warmth and joy should be on your agenda this weekend. Feeling like you need a little comfort and cheer? Snuggle in with a good book and a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Want to feel gifted? Hit the after-holiday sales and treat yourself to something fun. Hit the spa to really make yourself feel amazing and if you cannot, create a home spa complete with warm bubble bath and lavish face mask. Light some candles around your home to illuminate the space with a glamorous glow. You deserve some self-pampering this weekend. Do whatever your heart desires most and relish every second.

“Do not be afraid to give yourself everything you’ve ever wanted in life.” - Frank Lloyd Wright

The Nine of Crystals from the Inner Child Cards by Isha Lerner

The Nine of Wands…

You have been busy building something big and have made great strides forward in this direction. Feeling a little protective now? It’s ok to defend your territory and make sure everyone knows who is king when it comes to this particular project or situation. But, be careful not to close yourself off from the people or things you need to take your dream all the way to the finish line. Stay in the fight, but consider your adversaries wisely. Trust your instincts on who you can and cannot trust for these final steps, but don’t shut everyone out of the picture. You are wild and powerful in this moment, but you haven’t yet reached the pinnacle of what you can expect. Don’t distance yourself - Ready yourself!

“If you rile a tiger, he’s going to show his claws.” - Rob James-Collier

The Nine of Wands - Unsure of this deck, but love the image - do you know what is is?

The Ten of Cups…

When life feels like a strange carnival, let gratitude float in. Gratitude for the little things - a colorful sunset, a sparkling moon, the feel of the green grass beneath your feet, the distant sound of music - can bring greater awareness to the fullness of life that you have at your fingertips. Tonight as you lay down your head, make a mental list of all of today’s celebrations - the warm comfy coat you put on before stepping out into the cold, the 5 dollar bill you found floating around in your bag, the supportive people that showed up throughout your day, the twinkling holiday lights that haven’t been taken down yet. List, in your mind, the tiny delights that lifted your spirit today. Allow these thoughts to carry you into the night sky as you gently drift to sleep. In your dreams, dance under the colorful big top of all your riches tonight. Sweet dreams!

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Beattie

The 10 of Cups from the 78 Carnival Tarot - Card by Molly Harrison

The Seven of Swords…

Do swirling thoughts about others have your head full of clouds? We all have moments when we feel that cold, bitter wind of envy sweep in and make us feel small. If you are going to let your imagination run wild about what they have that you don’t, get specific about it. Tonight, focus on the person that is making your head spin the most. If you could steal just one piece of their life - what would you steal and why? Write it down. Once you have identified it - dig deeper. What would having that thing give you that you don’t have? Write it down. And why is that really important to you? Write it down. Keep asking why until you get to the core of the matter. Write it all down. Before bed, curl up that piece of paper and slide it under your pillow. Then, imagine you are slinking away into the night having stolen that missing element that you crave. Carry it into your dreams and see how it manifests for you there. When you wake up in the morning, look at the paper underneath your pillow and decide what ONE thing you can do in your day that will move you closer to the core of what you want. You will likely realize it has nothing to do with them at all. Sweet dreams, you envious ones…

“Envy can be a positive motivator. Let it inspire you to work harder for what you want.” - Robert Bringle

The 7 of Swords from the Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Losche

The Wheel of Fortune…

We are spinning into our first full week of 2022 and there is so much that is up in the air. It’s best not to force a landing. This ride is going to be wild and wonderful, so adjust your expectations to be ready for surprises. Think of yourself as a compass on a tilt-a-whirl. Don’t bother to adjust your seatbelt, just be flexible and get ready to pivot to find your equilibrium. No matter how chaotic it becomes, the universe is supplying you will all that you need to master it. The more pliable you make yourself, the easier it will be to accept all of the things thrown your way. Heck, throw your hands up - you don’t need to hold on to that bar for support. Feel the winds of change whipping through your hair and know that you will always find your way to where you are meant to be. Let’s get this ride started…

“God put us here on this carnival ride. We close are eyes never knowing where it’ll take us next.” - Carrie Underwood

The Wheel of Fortune - Illustration by Nikko Cabatas