The King of Cups…

Feel your way into your own power this week. What does that mean? This week, you will have the desire to take the lead or step into the forefront within a given situation in your life. If you want to lead with the fullness of your exceptional foresight, use your emotional life to guide you. Often we think it’s best to detach from our emotions, especially when put in the position of having to guide others or to demonstrate our authority. But, our emotional life can be the secret ingredient when composing the kind of figurehead we intend to be. Motivation of others might require us to understand and express feelings without censoring what is there. And the respect you deserve will only be enhanced by a fluid and hydrating approach. Sit on your thrown and offer those around you a taste of your personal brand of emotional wealth. Release the ocean within so everyone in your path is swept up in the beautiful wave of your visionary plans.

“Emotional intelligence is ability to use emotion to increase your own and other’s success.” – Annie McKee

The King of Cups - Artist’s rendering by Phantomrin

The Wheel of Fate…

Life is full of surprises, isn’t it? When you find yourself swept up in the whirlwind of a sudden shift, what do you do? If you resist, you could be dragged through the chaos with an alarming sense of impending injury. So, if today is the day things get dizzying, see if you can focus, relax and adapt yourself to accommodate the spin. The greatest stuntmen and physical comedians of our time would master the art of dangerous tricks by relaxing into them. Buster Keaton, an all time great, always said the secret is in “landing limp”. So, you are spinning and you might be feeling out of control. The danger is palpable and you are tense. Focus that all seeing eye of yours and know that this moment won’t last forever and you will soon land. Then, relax - let go and land limp. Once you hit the ground safely, you will see that it will all work out in the end. Heck, enjoy the excitement of the spin!

“Tragedy is a close-up; comedy, a long shot.” -- Buster Keaton

The Wheel of Fate from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles

The Sun…

This weekend, step into the sun. I’m not sure where you are located, but on the east coast of the US we’ve had a very dark and cold spring. If you are like me, you may be starting to feel like a neglected garden with all of the clouds, fog and gloomy weather. But, the sun is still there even when you cannot see or feel it - so throw your shoulders back and open up that heart center to warmth and light! You know that feeling of a perfect summer day - a day with no responsibilities - a day when you can hit the beach, chill in the park and dance under the rays freely? That is the energy of your weekend. Not feeling it yet? Invite it and invite others to join you. Give yourself over to the energetic fire of life. Let the sun engulf you in heat, passion and enthusiasm. Feel your own life recharge with each radiant ray of every minute. You deserve light. You deserve to feel the freedom that comes when you absorb every last drop of Vitamin D. Shine bright, my beauties!

“Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” - Anthony J. D’Angelo

The Sun Card - Artists Rendering on Deviant Art by Eilwynn

The Empress…

The world has such juicy and vibrant gifts to offer and you are one of them! How you choose to share your divine colors is, of course, up to you, but the more you do, the sweeter the reward. Tonight in your dreams, become a butterfly and travel to the most abundant garden you could possibly imagine. Flit about from flower to flower, breathing in the intoxicating perfume each provides. Stop for a moment and taste the sugary nectars they have to offer. Dance in the music of the light, warm wind under a glowing sky. This garden may feel like the gift, but you are also a gift to this garden. Your unique essence adds a stroke of color that enhances it’s beauty and the more you dart around, the more you spread possibility for more growth and inspiration! When you awake in the morning, embody that butterfly - flit about

in your life in a way that encourages greater sharing of who you are. You are the gift that so many others need. Sweet dreams!

“Butterflies can’t see their wings. They can’t see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.” - Naya Rivera

The Empress - I don’t know which deck this is from - do you?

The Hanged Man…

It’s time for you to perform the daring feat of self-suspension! Take your current perspective and spin it around hard and fast until you are so dizzy you don’t recognize where you are. Then, find a way to take that disorientation and hold it in the air high above your current location. Then, just be there - hold this new position without any expectation or need. Notice the place where you just were…looks different, doesn’t it? But, just notice it - don’t judge. Hold this dangling version of self even more. You may start to feel uneasy. Take note of the reasons why. But, just take note, don’t judge them. Keep holding! Sustain the uncomfortableness until it feels normal. What else do you see up here in this new place you have created? Who else joins you to say hello? How are they experiencing the height? I think you might start to have fun in this new realm you’ve created. You won’t be able to sustain this forever, but there is an element of openness you have absorbed that you can take with you when you free yourself. There is freedom in knowing there is never just one way and sometimes it takes a complete shift in perspective to prove it. Ok, you can release now….

“No prison can hold me; No hand or leg irons or steel locks can shackle me. No ropes or chains can keep me from my freedom.” - Harry Houdini

The Hanged Man from The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti

Page of Pentacles - Strength…

The Page of Pentacles is haunting us every time I pull from my new deck. She’s gracing us with her presence again on a Tuesday! I am starting to believe, she represents an essence of our past selves that is calling out to us….This spark of innocence - the beautiful, delicate flower that once blossomed freely from within might be something we have all elected to squash down and hide away from the sun and sky. We probably had good reason for this at one point in time. Let’s face it - life has a way of hardening the spirit in the name of advancement and so we evolve to survive. But, that little fairy sprite that lived within us, she is there still. Look back upon her and you will recognize that the heart of who she is still beats inside of you. In fact, true strength will only be realized if you connect with what she means to you. So, take a moment to welcome her back into your arms. Embrace her, feed her, love her and she will forgive you. Once granted that forgiveness, you will understand that she is the key to unlocking the eternal fortitude that dwells within.

“True strength lies in gentleness.” - Irish Proverb

The Page of Pentacles into Strength from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Waltz-Stein

The Six of Wands…

This week on the crazy carousel of life, it’s time for you to be celebrated! We spin so fast sometimes, that we never stop to take a minute to rejoice in our own glory. So, make a plan for the week to feel that sense of pride and strut your stuff through each day with glowing and unapologetic confidence. What can you do to puff those feathers and flaunt your fiercest sense of self? How might you reward yourself in a way that feels glamorous and exciting? I leave this decision making up to you, but don’t be shy in your approach. Let your stars shine and your passions soar in honor of who you are. Our dizzying carousel will continue to spin, but you decide how you choose to ride it this week. Get creative, have fun and through a party for yourself!

“In this life, if you don’t celebrate self, nobody will.” - Kevin Smith

The Six of Wands from Superpunch’s Endless Deck by Katetak on Deviant Art

The Page of Swords - Reversed…

Feeling a little cloudy? The weekend is off to a strange start. Ideas and thoughts are just not coming to you the way you had hoped. You don’t want to make plans or decisions, because you aren’t quite sure of what is right. So, don’t! Take a break and disconnect the mind this weekend. Honestly, you deserve it. Don’t push yourself - Retreat, relax, and let all thinking melt away into beautiful nothingness. Live in the cloudy haze of an absent mind. If someone asks you to help them with something or advice on a decision - just tell them you are available to chat on Monday. Just don’t forget to call the mothers in your life on Sunday! Happy weekend!

“Always be ready to release your mind.” - Gichin Funakashi

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

Two of Swords…

Can you feel the pressure simmering up all around you? The fire of possibility is surrounding you and the time for decision making is fast approaching. Don’t panic. A thoughtful pause is advised, but you cannot dwell in this danger zone, so center yourself and think fast. Despite all the threats that seem to be approaching, you can create a brief moment of space in which you should connect with your inner wisdom. Perhaps you should close your eyes and let your spirit whisper you the answer? Or maybe just ask the moon and see if you get a response? Whatever decision you come to will be the right decision, so trust that strong personal intuition. Also, it may calm you to find a sense of gratitude for having options. Choices are gifts. Challenges are possibilities. Your questions will be answered, whatever path you choose.

“Choices are the hinges of destiny.” - Pythagoras

The Two of Swords from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani

The King of Pentacles…

What you possess can have the power to make you rich, but how you share and bestow what you possess can enrich self more than you can even imagine! So when you take stock of what you have or have had over the years, also take note of who you shared it with and how much joy that brought to you in that moment. The opulence of reciprocity is infinite. To this day, you can hold these memories close and allow them to glamorize your current existence. You will sparkle from within just from the tiniest remembrances of how you shared your previous personal wealth. So, dive into your juiciest memories of luxury that you chose to companionate and adorn your outer self with the glow of those riches. Now, think carefully about how you might indulge yourself again and again by giving what you have to gift and receiving more than you ever thought possible.

“Money is good for nothing, unless you know the value of it by experience.” - PT Barnum

The King of Pentacles - Artist’s Rendering by Helena Nelson - Reed

The Hermit…

The truest part of your essence may need a little retreat. Tonight, take the tiny light you have simmering inside and hide it away. But, do this with purpose. Your glimmer, your moon-sliver of life energy requires solitude, but the kind of solitude that will allow it to dance in meaning and understanding. Do you remember when you were little and you stowed away under a tent of sheets or crawled under that desk or table with a flashlight? Maybe instead, you went out in the night and climbed that mysterious tree and sat in silence among a sea of fireflies? Tonight, find a new place of comfort and reflection - a place where you can rediscover who you are and who you were meant to be. Imagine that your own heart is like a firefly - filling your every pore with magical effervescence. Sit with this glow in quiet reflection and let it fill you with a strong, but humble, sagacity. Love yourself and live in the knowledge that your purest light holds great meaning for others, so it deserves this delicious moment to refuel. When you are ready, you will share this with the world, but until then, this light is yours and yours alone - nurture it with unrivaled love and juicy magic.

“We are stars wrapped in skin. The light you are seeking has always been within.” - Unknown

The Hermit from The Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso

Two of Pentacles…

This week is not going to be the easiest, because you have more than one ball in the air. But, with the proper approach and a little give and take, you can master it. It’s important for you to tread lightly and keep your gaze ahead with a soft but keen focus on your goals. Keep moving gently forward one step at a time and adjust your weight and balance to accommodate whatever obstacles come your way. You can totally handle this, so try to find moments of pride and fun as you walk that tightrope. Reward yourself for each step forward you take by recognizing and celebrating your progress. You may not see moments of rest, but you deserve moments of levity. You got this!

“Life is always a tightrope or a featherbed. Give me the tightrope.” - Edith Wharton

The 2 of Pentacles from The Robin Wood Tarot

Three of Pentacles…

This weekend you have 3 days and 3 chances to make 3 big steps toward the growth of something new! Do you have a project in development or just a desire for newness in your life? Perhaps you’ve already been working hard to make necessary, life affirming change? Whatever it is that is calling to you, pin point it and each day do something small that will help to solidify the root of your goal. Taking action, even in the tiniest of ways, will push you out of that comfort zone just enough for your desire to spring forth with a fresh and exciting feeling. As you move through these bold and daring steps, notice the people that begin to emerge to help support you. Collaboration is calling and may be just what you need to solidify your dream. The work of this weekend is not required, but encouraged and if you choose to take it on, you will be initiating novel and lasting maturation and advancement of self. Stretch and reach for the sky, my friends and see who wants to join you in support of that journey!

“A Tree with strong roots laughs at storms.” - Malay Proverb

The 3 of Pentacles from the Tarot of Trees by Dana Driscoli

Eight of Wands…

I love that we started our week with a Reversed Eight of Wands and now, we are Upright and back on track! So, I suppose the work we have done to redirect our energies is manifesting with a guaranteed flare of creativity. As we rapidly pick up momentum, we can relax in the understanding that when the chips fall, they will land with intention, purpose and meaning. Get excited, because sparks will fly once you reach your destination. The passion, drive and dedication you have exhibited, will land with thrilling focus and you may find your whole world is bubbling with possibility and potential. With this shift, you are planting the seeds for future growth, not just for self, but for all those in your orbit. Allow your subconscious to emerge in the final rush of this journey. You will even surprise yourself!

“A spark is a little thing, yet may kindle the world.” - Martin Farquhar Tupper

The 8 of Wands from the Dark Days Tarot by Emily Mundy

Hierophant…

Knowledge holds the key to doors that have felt mysteriously hard to open for you. Take a minute tonight to think about what you need to know more about or how you might grow spiritually in a way that will help you to unlock hidden kingdoms within. The unknown is intimidating until you master it, so what do you want to master? What information or understanding are you lacking that can bring you toward deeper wisdom? If you don’t know the answer to this question, tonight before bed, ask the universe for a visit in your dreams from a wise being that can guide you to this information. Expect to meet an elevated soul with the answers you seek - someone who wants to help you understand how to advance through those mysterious doors into a more beautiful existence. The universe wants you to pass this test, so if you ask, you can expect a clear m essage to materialize in your dreams. Then, when you awake, go after those keys - there is no turning back!

“One key to success is knowing the difference between knowledge and wisdom. One is information from the past while the other is the key to the future.” - Bill Crawford

The Hierophant from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy

Page of Pentacles - Ten of Cups…

What lessons did you learn as a child that can be reflected in how you chose to live today? Does your current environment have fulfilling hints of wonder that your child self would love? Maybe it should. Take a look at your personal dwelling - the space you inhabit at home, at the office, in your car and beyond. Where do you see the glimmers of child-self? If you don’t have this kind of connection to your space, how might you enhance the dream of your former self to be mirrored in your surroundings? Did you have a favorite color, a beloved animal or flower? Is there a scent that instantly transports you back to a more innocent time? Find a candle that reminds you of this. Did you love to play outdoors, but now you are in a cityscape? Perhaps a few strategically placed plants will fill your space with joy and encourage growth. Was there some tiny phrase of wisdom or inspiration you recall hearing from a loved one or family member as a tot? Write it out - frame and post it where you can encounter the sentiment everyday!Little reminders of simpler times can go a long, long way. Fill your days with awe by filling your space with gentle reminders of your truest essence.

“The face has limited space. My mother used to say ‘if you fill your face with laughing there will be no more room for crying.’” - Rohinton Mistry

The Page of Pentacles into the Ten of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

Eight of Wands - Reversed…

You are moving rapidly in a direction, but are you certain of your target? It’s exciting to be inspired to take fast action on something that really speaks to your spirit, but slow down for second! Make sure that your intention aligns with the destination, otherwise, you may be on a path to nowhere. Take at least a minute to get your bearings and try to focus on what you need and want most. You may find you need to change your course to hit the actual target. Anyway, it’s hard to be truly aware of where you are going when you are FLYING with such speed. Slow yourself, take a breath and focus. You got this.

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

The 8 of Wands (Reversed) Art by Sushilla Burgess

Ten of Swords…

As we hike the steep incline of our week, we will be presented with challenges…peaks that feel ominous because we cannot see what lingers on the other side, grey skies that obscure the light and thoughts of defeat that might be painful. I know, this isn’t really the hopeful, exciting message that we hoped to receive about the energy of our week ahead (sigh). There’s a question here, too. Will we rise and meet these challenges or will we pretend they aren’t happening and hide in the shadows? Sometimes it’s best to accept the pain - to give in and not resist. Allow for this week’s discomfort to make you aware of what parts of your life are no longer serving you. Let the finality of that awareness pierce you to the core. Move through it and decide by the end of the week to explore what might be waiting for you on the other side of those treacherous peaks and grey clouds. This is just a moment of transformation presenting as adversity. Give in to the pain, welcome the message of change and rise anew.

“Transformations always occurs during moments of crisis.” - Paulo Coelho

The Ten of Swords from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham with art by Abigail Larson

Queen of Cups…

If a friend or family member comes to you today in need, don’t be afraid to allow yourself to dive deep into your emotional ocean to help them better understand the moment they are facing. The conversation may be difficult and could push you outside of your comfort zone, but the support they need requires it. Open your heart, share with uncensored honesty and be willing to use your own pain, longing and despair to guide them toward greater clarity. Our protective instincts often tell us to push emotional trauma away - hide it in the deep blue sea of who we are, because we do not want to be defined by it. However, there is real power to be found in owning your past anguish and utilizing your experience to become a balm for others - especially those you love most. You cannot deny that what you have been through has shaped who you are and who you are yet to become. Perhaps that is the lesson they need to contemplate. But, trust your own instincts -you will know exactly what they need, if you allow yourself to feel it.

“My wish for you is that you continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with acts of kindness.” - Maya Angelou

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

Weekend Perfection…

Flit into the weekend with positivity and a festive plan of action! Today, elevate your creative ideas and find new ways of sharing light with your nearest and dearest. Think creatively about an activity that will not only be joyful, but help your relationship grow and expand. Tomorrow, approach new ways of sharing what you have to offer artistically. Allow others to partake in the sweetness of life you experience. Be fully expressive in your companionship with others and you will be transported by what you receive in return. Sunday lights your week ahead with wisdom. It’s time to study! Sounds boring - it’s quite the opposite. Read a book about something that fascinates you, take an intriguing class or connect with a knowledgeable acquaintance on a subject of interest. You have so much to learn and your acquired knowledge will help fuel your upcoming week with wonder. This weekend is all about creativity, sharing and wisdom. Happy Friday!

“Live and act within the limit of your knowledge and keep expanding it to the limit of your life.” - Ayn Rand

The Four of Wands - The Six of Wands - The Hierophant from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein