The Emperor…

Do you know the best way to hold power? Effortlessly. Think on your week ahead and decide to approach it like the boss that you are. Authority figures of great importance don’t exhibit their hard work and processes to be judged or respected. They simply do what needs to be done with modest reverence, remaining centered on the success of their task at hand. Strength, determination and distinct focus take the lead, with no regard for recompense or recognition. In the days ahead, recognize your own power by creating enough silence to allow for these elements of self to rise to the surface. Ground yourself in self respect by quietly conquering all challenges that come your way. If they ask, “How did you do it?!?” Remain silent, but smile knowingly. Let your own power speak for itself.

“Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.” - Charles DeGaulle

The Emperor - Image found on A Virtual Canvas

Temperance…

I pulled this card this morning and laughed because I was hitting the road on my way to a friend’s wedding. I said to my deck “Yeah right, deck. I am going to dance like a wild fool and take ridiculous and lavish photos. I am going to drink my face off and eat every passed hor d’oeuvres I can get my little hands on and then…CAKE. Bring on the cake!” Balance? Calming flow?!? Hell no…. But as the day evolved and work crept in to try and derail my happy abandon, I found myself fighting to stay focused on the feeling that I could let go without any constraints or consequences. The challenge of this made me realize - sometimes extravagance and indulgence is exactly what you need to strike a balance in life. If you are constantly playing by the rules, you may have to cut loose to find that equilibrium within. So, if you are work obsessed, constantly careful and painstakingly conscientious, you might have to push your own boundaries this weekend to acheive the stability and steadiness in life we all long for. Spoil yourself a little…or even a lot. You deserve it AND it may help you to create find the in-between you truly long for.

“Balance is not something you find. It’s something you create.” - Jana Kingsford

The Temperance Card - Not sure what deck this is. Do you know?

The Six of Swords - Reversed…

Feeling a little blind as you traverse into unknown territory? Change can be mystifying and you are sensing the heaviness in the air. All of your instincts are telling you to pause - to not move forward into the grayness of what is in front of you. It’s challenging, uncomfortable and confusing. You long to evolve, but your past is sneaking up on you in ways you hadn’t expected. It might be time for you to address the unresolved pain you harbor within. Repressed emotions are holding you back and making this transition quite arduous. Emotional clearing is advised. The mist will clear when you free yourself from your own prison, shed your skin and let the trapped emotions slither away.

“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” - Unknown

The 6 of Swords (Reversed) from the Ostara Tarot by Eden Cooke, Krista Gibbard, Julia Iredale and Molly Applejohn

The Ten of Pentacles…

So often we reach for dreams that we can touch, taste and feel, because they are quantifiably attainable. But, once you have manifested those earthly things, you may find yourself still longing for more. Why? Because true fulfillment is sometimes hard to define. You may think that house, car, trip or money will make all your dreams come true, but you can find that you are a slave to these things instead of their master. So, imagine you have all the material things you believe you need for true happiness, then ask yourself, what do I really need to enjoy and appreciate these things? If my spirit were to transcend it’s earthly attachments, how might I redefine utopian personal attainment? Would it even be personal anymore, or might true satisfaction materialize in a shared emotional state with many? Think beyond. Draw up a more esoteric guide map toward fulfillment and then, reach for more than what is there.

“You can’t reach for anything new, if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” - Louise Smith

The 10 of Pentacles from The Housewives Tarot by Paul Keppel and Jude Buffum

Justice…

Tonight you are feeling very certain that you know what is right. And, maybe you do. But, to truly do what is right you must balance that scale! Acting without bias or expectation for self is incredibly challenging, but objectivity holds enormous power. Don’t let your personal integrity tilt with ambiguity because your focus is misplaced. You may know what is right, but is it right for all - or just you? To do what is right, you have to understand the answer to that question. Tonight, take a look at your day and review each situation with which you were presented with a choice that impacted others - did you act from the desire to do what might benefit all or self? If it feels off in retrospect, tomorrow you can adjust your manner and sit in the thrown of your own focus and strength by aligning your inner scales and leading with an open and objective heart. You will feel empowered when you do.

“Integrity - the choice between what is convenient and what is right.” - Tony Dungy

The Justice Card from the Divine Diversity Tarot by Joe Phillips

The Nine of Swords…

It’s no fun to start the week on Monday with a spinning head, but sometimes you are just overtaken by worries. When thoughts become feelings you can find yourself in a wicked weather pattern. So, a cloud of fears has descended upon you and whether it is grounded in reality or has blown in quite out of the blue doesn’t really matter. The fact is, you are spiraling in it. The more you ignore this unsettling storm within, the worse you may feel, so let it wash over you. Ugh. I know it would be so much easier if it would just drift away, but allowing for your spirit to express this momentary melancholy might be just what you need to welcome the sun by the end of your week. This won’t last forever. Just acknowledge it, breathe and make space for the fog to move through. Chin up - you look pretty darn cute pushing through it!

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” - Thich Naht Hang

The 9 of Swords from the 78 Tarot by Regan Kubecek

The Knight of Wands - Reversed…

As a message for the week ahead, you may find yourself feeling very fired up and ready to take action. BUT, intuition and instinct don’t always require impulsive action. Being passionate about something is a euphoric and stimulating reaction but taking action based on this fervor could require some forethought and planning. Don’t rush in with wildness this time. Take a moment. Recognize that your impassioned state of being is likely warranted, but might not allow you to think clearly on the most logical way to confront the solution or change that you seek. Redirect that intense sensation into an organized map toward your true intention. Focus your fire and you will be better equipped for your sneaky attack.

“Don’t dissipate your powers; strive to concentrate them.” - Goethe

The Knight of Wands (Reversed) from the Tarot of The Hidden Realm by Julia Jeffrey and Barbara Moore

The Lovers - Reversed…

Take a big juicy bite out of life by inviting love. Or maybe, you have already done this and are now savoring the sweet and luscious flavors love has to offer you in this moment? There is a piece of you that is hesitating, though, so ask your self this - Are you falling into love or is love falling into you? And, what are the external forces that may be interfering with your full enjoyment of the experience? Love is complicated and, though it’s always delicious, can present more tart than sweet based on how you choose to receive it. If you don’t feel like the timing is right - take control of the situation. You can protect your hear from that exquisite stab of feeling if you need to. Remember that when you feel the most “out of control” you are actually calling the shots. You can choose to fall or you can step aside and let love fall away when it doesn’t feel right, all the while indulging your taste buds.

“Great love isn’t two people finding the perfect match in one another. Great love is two people making the choice to be a match.” - Lysa TerKeurst

The Lovers (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Deck

The Four of Cups…

Yesterday was a day that swallowed me whole, so I didn’t get the chance to post a card of the day. So, today you will be experiencing TWO! This is our first - a reminder that life has a myriad of delightful surprises waiting, if we just remain receptive to our full surroundings. If you find yourself listlessly disappointed in what is apparent in your life - don’t allow the malaise of that energy suck you in so deep that you cannot see what else is there! Magic is everywhere, my friends and sometimes you are blocking yourself from experiencing it. So lose the attitude and look in a new direction! Or just take a minute to connect a bit deeper. Let the universe thrill you with mystical rewards!

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl

The Four of Cups by Pietro Alligo

The King of Cups…

There are those days when you are inundated with activity - so much that you don’t have time to stop and get a sense of your emotional wellbeing. Then, at night, it hits you all at once. If tonight is that night, don’t let the shock of it pull you under. Master it by maintaining buoyancy. Let the emotions wash over you and greet them with curiosity and a willingness to experience all that they have to offer without the debilitating attachment. If this moment were a blurry dream, what elements pop out as useful or contributing to your vision of self or future? You may learn a great deal this way. In fact, this tactic could help inspire you to make revolutionary life changes, believe it or not. Give in to the current, but don’t let yourself be swept away - float on top of it all and see what is there!

“Don’t get lost in your pain. Know that one day that pain will become your cure.” - Rumi

The King of Cups from Tarot Maximo by Tony Max

The Five of Cups - Reversed…

Do you feel a little lighter today? It seems you are finally letting go of some emotional turmoil that has been weighing you down. You may still be in process with this and that’s ok. But, really consider taking that extra baggage you have been carrying around and setting it down to leave it behind. In fact, take your willingness to let go to the next level - is there anything physical you can rid yourself that might be symbolically tied the internal suffering you have been holding onto? Marie Kondo that shiz. Seriously - clear it ALL out. Why? It’s time for space. Empty space is not emptiness - it’s a room waiting to be filled with more beautiful things of your choosing! Grey space is a canvas waiting for you to fill it with new and vibrant colors. So create that room by welcoming the idea of lingering for a while in the vast possibility you have found for yourself. Then, gather your color - you’ll know when you are ready to paint with fierce enthusiasm!

“When you let go, you are creating space for something better.” - Unknown

The Five of Cups (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck

Temperance - Reversed…

When your halo is tilted and you seem to be falling from the “heaven” of your earthly life, which way is up and which way is down? During the day, you move through the tiresome minutes with a dull ease, but inside you know that somehow, your current existence is not aligning with your true self. Yet, you continue to humdrum on your expected path, all the while feeling those hidden, dark urges trying to sneak out of your tiny pores. A little darkness may be necessary. Tonight when you sleep dream of falling - allow the angel of your spirit to descend with devilish abandon. Feel your halo crack with the pressure of the wind and the unruly feathers of your soul dancing upon your naked skin while you plummet toward the ground. When you land, find yourself submerged in darkness and relish in the empty and unknown surroundings. Realizing the tempest of air has stripped away all that you think you should or must be, say hello to the purest form of self in this abyss. Ask them what they need and want most of all. Then, bring the answer with you as you return to the light of day. Sometimes we need to feed the shadow self in order to feel whole in the light. Sweet dreams, my dark angels!

“When I understood and accepted my own darkness, I was consumed by my own light” - Unknown

Temperance (Reversed)- Artist’s Rendering by Little Goa-t on Deviant Art

Three cards for the week ahead…

This week, it is important that you understand that you hold within you the resilience and optimism necessary to defeat any challenges that come your way. In fact, let compassion lead you without hesitation. By opening yourself up to others, even when it’s most difficult, you will find the nourishment necessary to grow with wild abandon toward the sky. Acting from the authentic self and maintaining a demeanor of possibility has the power to free you from any prison your mind inflicts upon you. So, let your heart take flight and don’t be afraid to care more deeply, love more fully and step outside of the “normal” or “accepted” bounds of giving and openness. In this case, vulnerability is strength and will empower you by allowing you to emerge from the dark trap of your mind. Spread the light by being the light and you will be freed.

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” - Buddha

The Strength Card into The Sun Card into The 8 of Swords (Reversed) from the Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Two Of Wands…

You know you want to take action, but you are unsure of which way to go? Decisions are tricky, but do not have to be permanent. In fact, you may consider looking beyond the two paths that are obvious in this moment. What else do you dream of? What other opportunities are available to you? With the two paths at stake, how might you approach them differently knowing that there are more possibilities waiting? Perhaps you shouldn’t be pondering which direction, because the roads are endless. It’s not about which way to go, but how you want to get there. Look within to see what inspires you - then allow that fire to lead the way.

“Light the fire within you to light the world with your fire.” - PS Jagadeesh Kumar

The Two of Wands from the Star Child Tarot by Danielle Noelle

Ten of Coins…

What rich and luxurious adventures can you unlock for yourself this weekend? You deserve to feel the splendor of life to the fullest extent. If you were to discover a hidden drawer full of money, how would you use it to have the best weekend you could dream of? As you envision this scenario, let your imagination take you to the extreme of grandeur. What are the colors that emerge in that reverie in your head? How might you embody those rich tones as you move through your weekend? Map it out for your self - activities that will reflect the deepest hues of your most opulent imaginings will help you paint the journey. Think outside of the box on how you can access the juicy flavors of your dreams. You may not have the benefit of that drawer full of money, but the richness of life is there for you. There is so much you can taste, touch, feel and explore to feed your soul with magnificence. Treasure awaits and you hold the key to fulfillment…Happy Friday Night!

“Being rich is living life on your own terms - according to your possibilities, not your limitations.” - Paul McKenna

The 10 of Coins from Legacy of the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

The Five of Cups…

Today you may feel like a fish out of water. Are you traversing unknown territory in your life?Or perhaps you just feel in your skin that something is not quite right for you. It’s a restless feeling to splash around in, especially if you cannot identify the origin of that discomfort. It is important, in this moment, for you to look with strength toward what is available instead of fixating on that which you cannot change. The promise of a new current is on the horizon if you choose to swim in that direction. If you let the weight of this feeling hold you back, ask yourself why? Is this unease easier for you to digest than the possibility for something better? We all have experiences times of undefined regret when the world feels dark and our hearts feel blue, but do not choose to live in this moment, my friend. You can shake it off and use what is offered to you to advance in the direction of the sun.

“If you are feeling blue, try painting yourself a different color.” - Hannah Cheatham (age 8)

The Five of Cups from the Witches Tarot Deck by Ellen Dugan

The Magician - Reversed…

Whether it’s out of jealousy or pure malevolence, someone in your current sphere is trying to steal your magic! They might be sucking the energy and life out of you with their negativity. Or, they could be taking credit for the sorcery that you have at your fingertips. They may even be blocking you from opportunities that are rightfully yours. So, use those superpowers to take a penetrating glance at the people who surround you on a daily basis and hone in on the vampire. Use whatever trick you can to prevent them from their diabolical design to strip you of your enchanting essence. Whip up a protective forcefield that will repel the obstructive energy they are hurling in your direction. Bind them with a spell that will prevent them from taking the best pieces of you. Don’t you dare let them steal your magic

“Don’t let someone dim your light, simply because it’s shining in their eyes.” - Anonymous

The Magician (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering on DeviantArt- Dante-Aran

Knight of Coins…

You may think you have all of the answers regarding your finances. In fact, you are ready to rush in and make some bold and daring moves with that cold, hard cash. This is exciting and will help you move in a direction, but don’t you want to be sure your actions will lead you in the RIGHT direction? I highly recommend you pause and reflect - reflect on how you’ve worked to attain that money, reflect on how you might better use that money in a meaningful way, reflect on your sincere needs, wishes and desires. Shed a brighter light on where you are and where you would like to go and a truer path will appear to you. It may not be in the direction you initially thought was right, but it will reveal to you so much more abundance! So, pause….reflect!

“Whatever phase of life you are in, make time to pause and reflect where you are heading to. It is a good time to insert a comma now and realign yourself to your inner self before life ends in a full stop.” - Roopleen

The Knight of Coins from The Mystical Manga Tarot by Barbara Moore

Nine of Wands…

Does it feel like you are on the precipice of something big at the very start of the week? Maybe you are. It’s important to take a moment, though, to bow your head in honor of all that you have accomplished to get to this moment. You have poured your heart and soul into the journey that has brought you here. Yes, there is more to do if you want to take yourself to the edge of your goals and solidify your quest, but you can do it. Think of the many ways in which you fought to get here and allow that to fuel you with passion to take it all the way. You got this - you are made of FIRE! Even if your flame is hidden, it’s there…

“Keep a little fire burning - however small - however hidden.” - Cormac McCarthy

The 9 of Wands from the Archangel Power Tarot Cards by Raleigh Valentine

The Nine of Cups…

An excellent card for our week ahead! It’s time to fill our cups with the enrichment of friends, family and new relationships yet to be made. Navigate your colorful social calendar with the intention of nourishing your heart and soul. Allow the people you meet and the people you know to surprise you with support, humor, love and inspiration. In fact, think of your social life this week as an expedition into the lush, vibrant jungle of humanity. Your hunt is for people that will enhance this journey in the moment, but also fill your spirit with lasting magic. Let all of your senses remain open, so you may absorb the full flavor of life that is longing to be savored. Indulge in the ideas and energy of all you encounter. Drink it in, my friends! There is so much richness to experience in the day to day connections you make. Have a juicy week and say “hello” to all you encounter!

“True Wealth: A life rich in experience.” - Marty Rubin

The Nine of Cups - Artists rendering by Hannah Li