The Page of Pentacles - Reversed…

Sometimes, we are just not interested in what is being presented. It’s ok to feel lackluster if the people, places or things that are being dangled in front of you are just non-inspiring. Unfortunately we associate negative labels with disinterest. A few words that come to mind - lazy, thoughtless, dispassionate, unmotivated, aloof. But, to disengage can be healthy, so do not feel a single bit of guilt. Instead, examine what is missing - why aren’t you activated by this situation? There could be useful information hidden here in your level of indifference. Perhaps the people involved or the task at hand just simply doesn’t resonate with you like you though they might. And, if not…what/who would instead? Maybe, you just need a break from the nonsense of it because you can no longer take it seriously. Alternatively, it could be that you just don’t care…and that’s allowed. Cut yourself a break and give yourself permission to foster this detachment. You’ve likely earned it and who knows where it will lead?

“Being detached means not getting attached to old thinking, bad memories, hurts and resentments.” – Remez Sasson

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

The Fool - Reversed…

This week, strategy is your friend. We are now sprinting directly in the middle of the holiday dash, so everything will begin to feel heightened and frenzied. The only way to really get ahead in this crazy race is to…slow down. Pace yourself! And to find the right pace, you have got to have a plan. Take a moment tonight to stretch it all out by examining what obligations you have upcoming and really figuring out your best approach to complete them all with confidence and grace. While you are doing that, recognize it’s likely that even more hurdles will be thrown in your path as you move through the week, so figure out how you can best leap over them as they appear. Ready yourself for anything, because anything can and will be thrown in your path. While you are rushing through your days, don’t lose sight of the support system you have right at your feet - in fact, figure out now how you might best utilize your network to advance in the right direction with ease. If you can prepare with specificity and really take this week at your own pace, you will feel triumphant when you make it to the weekend. So, plan ahead, my friends! Don’t just run blindly into the fray…

“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself accordingly.” - Amby Burfoot

The Fool - Artists Print by Todd Alcott Graphics - available on Etsy

The World - Reversed…

How peculiar yet wonderful that we began our week with The World (upright) and are starting our weekend with The World (reversed). When a powerful card like this repeats in this way, I think it’s calling for us to look at the two occurrences together. In this case, I think we have to change our approach entirely for the weekend ahead. Which could mean really taking a look at what we have planned this weekend and turning it all on it’s head! Do you have plans this weekend that are not that thrilling to you? Either cancel and plan for something that inspires you or figure out a way to take those obligations make them even more exciting in their execution. Perhaps it’s the reverse of that? So MUCH on the calendar that feels very festive? Maybe you need to realign your intention around those events and find deeper meaning and a more even attitude as you entertain them all? There is the possibility that what you believe you are diving into this weekend, is not quite what it seems, so being ready for anything is advised. If you need to foster more control of the situations at hand, though, greet everything with a different strategy - step outside of your comfort zone, shake it up and have fun swirling around in the unknown!

“To change ourselves effectively, we first have to change our perspective.” - Stephen R. Covey

The World (Reversed) - Art by Sonia Lazo

The Nine of Cups…

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you know you must suit up and be ready to be tossed into the deep end in an ocean teaming with sharks?! You can prepare to steel yourself and invoke as much self protection that you could possibly muster, but you still feel the terror of what awaits? What if you tried the opposite, though?! What if you used the golden parts of self to your best advantage, opened up your heart center and allowed your glimmering spirit to rise above it all? Let’s face it, you are a treasure that radiates love, joy and confidence, when you aren’t hiding it under the surface, so be all of those things in an impenetrable way. If you float, effortlessly above all of that danger and negativity, they can’t reach you, my loves. So rise - rise above it and let your true worth shine! Happy Thursday.

“Sometimes we just need to remember we have the power to rise above it all.” - Donna Martini

“Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you.” - Many Wise People

The 9 of Cups from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Queen of Cups…

Hey Queens - be sure to lead with your emotions today! You need to make sure that everyone knows exactly how you feel. I know that sounds a bit risky, but your emotional understanding of the situation you find yourself in is on point. In fact, others are looking to you for guidance on just how to feel about what has recently transpired. When you share this watery content, be sure to serve it with focused compassion and a side dish of inner knowing. Be seductive with what you know to be true, but gentle in the distribution. Allow your own spirit to wash over others with fierce reassurance, but do not hide the truth of what is there. When the tide moves out, you will find yourself respected and admired for how you have handled this moment. Trust your feelings and own your emotional power.

“Expressing emotions doesn’t make you weak…it makes you real.” - Anonymous

The Queen of Cups from the Tarot Apokalypsis by Erik C. Duane and Kim Huggens

The Tower…

A friendlier version of the Tower - what?!? Listen, when we pull this card, we can allow it to fill us with dread and fear or we can accept, with grace and understanding, that nothing is built to last. BUT, does that mean we shouldn’t try to fortify and strengthen what we do have established in hopes that we might weather all storms? Hell no! The game of life is all about building yourself up after a tear down and, let’s face it, if we look back on our tear downs, there have been quite a few throughout the years. But, each time we rebuild, we grow even stronger than before. Look back on your younger years and think about how far you have come and how much you have grown! Lessons present through incredible disappointments and those lessons allow you to grow even taller and widen your expansion. So, for now, we are standing upright with confidence and feeling like nothing can conquer our beauty, but perhaps tomorrow or next month or next year we will be forced to reinvent ourselves. Kinda fun to be your own personal Fixer-Upper, when you give in to the chaos of total destruction.

“Life’s greatest difficulties always happen before life’s greatest breakthroughs.” - Billy Cox

The Tower from The Good Tarot by Collette Baron-Reed

The World…

Mondays can be quite magical. Didn’t feel it?!? Well think back on your day and recall all the tiny hidden moments of connection. What fun stories were shared with you? How many people greeted you with a smile? Who made you laugh…or cry? What delicious tastes, harmonious sounds or comforting feels did you experience today? How did you share of self with others? The World is ours and we can be the world to each other. So, believe in the magic of it all - you deserve your fair share of what is continuously offered! If you didn’t feel the power of it today, as you drift to sleep tonight ask the world to revisit you in your dreams. It will show up in surprising ways, even as you slumber. Sweet dreams!

“The World is its own magic.” - Shunryu Suzuki

The World - Artist Rendering on Deviant Art

Three of Cups - Reversed…

Are you feeling a little jilted and dismissed by people you thought you were close with? If you have been made to feel excluded within a certain circle of friends, perhaps it’s to your benefit. They haven’t been entirely upfront with you regarding the true energy of their bond and how you might fit into that seemingly magical union. Within their celebratory energy dwells insincerity. In fact, their brand of togetherness is filled with deception and judgment and when friends connect over the malicious mocking of others, there will never be trust in that union. Perhaps you have perceived something was not “quite right” within these circles for sometime, but just couldn’t give up the fun social element they promised. But, now that you feel cast aside, really examine their dynamic. Was it ever truly fun? It might be time to ditch the clique find a better bunch.

“Words are easy, like the wind. Faithful friends are hard to find.” - Shakespeare

The 3 of Cups (Reversed) from The Spiral Tarot Deck by Kay Steventon

The King of Wands…

We are entering the very first weekend of the holiday season, so there is no better time to take the lead in establishing how you would like to be a part of the revelry as the season advances. You have the power and mystique to enliven any gathering and to subtly become the ruler of the room. So, as you enter this weekend, don’t be afraid to become the inspiration for a joyful and fiery experience for all. As creative and devilish impulses emerge (and they will), think on how to illuminate these ideas for others, so they may become fully realized. You don’t have to be the “life of the party” to control the room - just ignite the vibe with carefully crafted passion and excitement and watch as the celebrations go from simmering to full on flames. Light up the weekend and allow the first few celebrations to set a vibrant and heat filled tone for what is to come. Give new meaning to “make the yuletide bright.”

“It’s not about going to a party. It’s life as a party.” - Diane Von Furstenberg

The King of Fire (Wands) from the 78 Tarot Elemental - Art by Heather Hudson

The Lovers - Reversed…

The true magic of love lies not in the romantic and idealized early moments of togetherness, but rather in the way you approach all of the challenging difficulties you face as a couple. Even when this card presents upright, it offers more questions than answers (much like love). So, if you are thinking that a relationship is the answer you are seeking or some kind of magical healing bond that you need and deserve, perhaps you are setting yourself up for the heartbreaks you will continue to encounter?!? I know - that’s so harsh….but if you feel disappointed, let down and deceived by love, it’s time to start asking yourself some very strong questions…”Who am I in a relationship?” “What can I bring into the world of another person that I adore?” “How hard am I willing to work when I find the person that fits best?” And, keep in mind - it’s not the “perfect” person, but rather the person that “fits best”. If you have ideas that you can change another to make them fit, return to the questions above. Love is hard work, but when it’s supported by the best of intentions, it’s pure magic.

“Love has nothing to do with what you expect to get, only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything.” - Katherine Hepburn

The Lovers (Reversed) - Artist’s rendering

The Fool…

Here’s an odd question for you - did you stop just once today to notice your posture?! We often move through our daily routines and work challenges with an incredibly hunched bearing. I know it sounds very minor, but mindless slouching can alter how we are perceived by others AND change the way we feel ourselves. And, yet, we allow our chests to cave in and our shoulders to round upwards as we cast our gaze to the ground quite mindlessly. If you have been feeling a bit detached or defeated, the way to shift the energy you are experiencing might be as simple as realigning your carriage. Tonight, take a minute to meditate on this Fool Card - head up, arms open and leading with the heart. Sure…he may be terrifyingly close to the edge of a cliff, but unabashed confidence does benefit from a little danger. The concave posture is safe, but not serving you. Make a quick study of this card tonight and then see if you can let your physicality inhabit it tomorrow! If you truly want to experience the world through a dynamically colorful lens, it’s time to strike a new pose, my friends - one of joy, confidence, curiosity and purity of spirit. Give it a shot - you may be surprised at the reaction you get from others as well as the fullness of life you feel inside.

“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” - Morihei Ueshiba

The Fool - Artists Rendering of the tradition Rider/Waite/Smith depiction

The Six of Swords & The Star…

Feel like you need a getaway, but stuck in the hum-drum toiling of daily life?!? Tonight when you close your eyes, you may find yourself welcomed aboard a boat that will take you, safely, into another realm. Accept the ride. In fact, you may want to tuck a penny or dime under your pillow before you drift off, because this shipmaster might want something in exchange for the expedition they are waiting to take you on. It is a journey away from the boundaries of the mind and into a blissful and magical version of you. This dream form of who you are is open, willing and ready for any and all encounters - they are bathing themselves in a powerful level of vulnerability and the grand awakening of possibility. Sail away from your thoughts and step into the light of the universe. Sometimes you don’t have to travel anywhere to experience that kind of golden magic. Maybe you just need to allow your dreams to carry you away from the tangible and into your own incredible psyche. You are made of stardust, after all. Sweet dreams!

“You and I are made of stardust. We are the stuff of exploded stars. We are, therefore, at least one way that the universe knows itself. That, to me, is astonishing.” - Bill Nye

The Six of Swords into The Star from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The Five of Swords - Reversed…

This weekend I spent a fair amount of time untying knots - gnarls in necklaces that I hadn’t dealt with, tangles in cords on various appliances that I let sit, a few snags in the stitching of old sweaters and finally the mess that once was the string for my window blinds. It occurred to me that there might be a deeper metaphor at play and when I pulled this card this morning, there it was. The Monday after a holiday can be quite overwhelming, but it’s time to untangle our thoughts. I think we have been fixating, ruminating and exaggerating much of what we have at hand. The story in our minds can twist us up in a baffling and intimidating trap. You know better than to let your thoughts ensnare you like they have been. So, take it one tiny tangle at at time and begin to untie your mind. Today is the perfect Monday to free yourself!

“A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up.” - Mae West

The Five of Swords (Reversed) from the Wheel of Change Tarot by Alexandra Genetti

The Wheel of Fate…

This week, life spins a little faster, my friends. We must be ready for our world to shift in a direction that we hadn’t anticipated. No matter how wild and disorienting this feels to you, it’s important that you ground yourself in the understanding that danger and protection go hand in hand. The universe will only hurl at you that which you can handle, so don’t throw your hands up in the air and declare defeat. It is imperative that you keep moving with the turmoil, no matter how dizzy you feel. Use your full strength to hang on and rely on your steadfast determination. Trust that you will land in the right place. In fact, someone will notice your efforts and you will be celebrated. Growth is assured, so stay on track. You got this!

“You can win a lot in life by just being the last one to give up.” - James Clear

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

Three of Pentacles…

Looks like you have quite a journey ahead of you in order to make it to the summit of where it is you belong. But, you see your destination clearly and though the challenge is steep, your focus is keen and your spirit delights at the thought of the climb. One thing that is becoming clear to you is that you will need support. Who are your golden three? Who, in your life, are ready to step in and aid you on this endeavor? Today is the perfect day to identify them. You will need to some time really connecting to what is at stake for you, so you can better understand the needs you will have along the way. This knowledge will guide you to your perfect three. Once you have figured it out, reach out and enlist their guidance. You don’t have to do this alone. They are waiting for you to invite them into your expedition, so they can bolster your progress one step at a time. One day you will be poised and ready to return that favor. Perhaps by sending a rope down from way up high!

“Many of us are willing to lend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into “those who offer help” and “those who need help”. The truth is that we are both.” - Brene Brown

The Three of Pentacles from Aunty Flo Tarot

Six of Cups…

Funny that this card should spring up as the theme of our weekend, when the latter word in Thanksgiving - is giving. Also, Thanksgiving seems to herald a season full of giving…gifts, at least. But if you want to really embrace the spirit of giving, you must not be sucked into the black Friday sales and find yourself buried under a mound of wrapping paper, ribbons and trimmings. Log off of Amazon and log back into the moment. Though, you may find yourself drafting lists of what has been purchased and what you still have left to acquire - this weekend, make an alternate list…a list that sites how you might give of yourself in the here and now in a way that doesn’t involve your credit cards. A phone call, a heartfelt chat, a shared joke, a little bit of help with a loved one’s plans…there are so many small ways to give of yourself that are often overshadowed by the season. If you make this list, think not of yourself, but of the potential need of the others. Who in your circumference is calling out for a tiny gesture of thoughtfulness? How might you extend yourself in a way that will encourage the blossoming of all?

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

The Six of Cups from the Divine Diversity Tarot by Joe Phillips

Knight of Wands - Reversed & Eight of Cups - Reversed…

A late night “Two Card Tuesday” with a little bit of tarot tough love. When you walk away from something that is no longer working for you, you are not only walking away from the disappointment and dysfunction, but most often you are also walking away from a situation or person that made your heart dance. It’s time to realize, though, that you must in order to advance in a healthy way. Don’t resist the change because you have memories that are joyful. They are still just memories, after all. Pack up those memories - they will be magnificent to revisit when you are ready at a much later date. Tonight, before bed, take a moment and write down all the good stuff that you know you will have to leave behind - a letter to yourself of what you would like to remember. Take one last read and then hide that missive away - some place you know about, but is hard for you to access. Then dream of what is ahead of you - all the adventures that you are ready to embark on and the great possibilities of who you will become. Tomorrow, let’s pull a card signifying how you might get there. Sweet dreams!

“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new Hello.” Paulo Coelho

The Knight of Wands (Reversed) and the 8 of Cups (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

The Magician (Reversed)…

Some may think, when they turn over a reversed Magician, that they don’t have what they need to advance or succeed. But, I don’t see it that way. The lemsiscate or infinity symbol on the card looks the same upright as it does reversed and that exudes an impressive message. You always have what you need at your disposal, even when you feel as if you don’t. The very base of your magic is…you! All elements of who you are align in a way that grants you the power to flourish. So, in this moment if you feel a bit “turned on your head”, see if you can get a sense of where that feeling is actually coming from. Likely there’s an outside influence clouding your personal sorcery. Who are what is threatening your livelihood?!? It’s time to figure it out and protect your magic. Stop blaming yourself for this disconnect - it’s a mirage created by another. You have what you need.

“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” - Brian Tracy

The Magician (Reversed) from the Sacred Isle Tarot by David Higgins

The Knight of Pentacles…

Security is a constant battle. Financial and foundational grounding must be chased and won. This week you should take the first step in a direction of future stability. It might not be what you thought you’d be striving toward on a holiday week, but at least this moment will allow you some breathing space to take stock of what you have and what is missing. Like a squirrel that steals acorns and nuts away for winter, what resources will you need to maintain solvency and certainty in the years ahead and which of those elude you? Pause to hatch your plan and embolden yourself to charge into the fray with determination and strategy to acquire exactly what you will need to thrive. You are at the start of this, so arm yourself with confidence and you will eventually achieve the reliable existence you long for. The journey starts now.

“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” - Carol Burnett

The Knight of Pentacles from The Labyrinth Tarot by Luis Royo

The Four of Wands…

You don’t need a reason to throw a party tonight - celebrate existence! Seriously, there is so much to cherish, why wait for a “special” occasion. If you were to treat everyday as an event worth honoring, imagine the joyous festival your life would become! Start tonight - set the table lavishly or head out to a fancy spot and treat yourself like the King, Queen or something in-between that you are! Surround yourself with people who love you and that you adore. Indulge and you will start to see just how special every minute can be. Let your life be one big party starting tonight. Happy Saturday, you party animals!

“And in the end, it’s not the years in a life…it’s the life in the years.” - Abraham Lincoln

The Four of Wands from the Daniloff Tarot by Alexander Daniloff