The Nine of Cups - Reversed…

The ice will melt away this weekend and leave you feeling a little bit exposed. If you discover out in cold that you haven’t been granted all that you wished for, your response might be to freeze back up. Why? Listen, life is sometimes not everything we wished for and you can get mad about it and refuse to engage OR you let the disappointment dissolve and drip away and welcome a different temperature of hope. Instead of being glacially cold spirited this weekend, let yourself defrost and then re-engage in your surroundings. Shift your expectations and shed your winter feathers. You may discover a whole new set of wishes yet to make and you still have time to realize them.

“Life is only a flicker of melted ice.” - Dejan Stojanovic

The Nine of Cups from The Penguin Tarot by Miriam Solzberg

The Hermit…

Sometimes you need to retreat, but can’t get away. In these moments it may feel to you like your personal light is existing outside of you and you are just going through the motions of life. If you are “getting through it” you have likely found yourself completely disconnected from your spirit. It’s easy to forget that solace is never that far away and let anxiety reign. But lets not forget that we can withdraw with the simplest act of closing our eyes or connecting to our breath. No matter what kind of day you have had, take 5 minutes tonight to create a momentary haven, by doing just that. Close your eyes and observe your breath. Let the air fill you with calm as it fills your lungs with oxygen. Imagine your spirit hangs above you in the form of a lantern. Send your breath and love into that dangling lamp until it lights up your heart and mind with color. Repeat this to yourself as you breathe: “I am safe and protected. I deserve to feel connected and whole. My light is important.” Sweet dreams…

“You shine like a beacon in a dark world.” - Neil Gaiman

The Hermit from the Phantomwise Tarot by Erin Morganstern

The King of Pentacles…

If you have been feeling dull lately, this is your week to shine. But, remember all that glitters doesn’t have to be gold. Why should your brand of luxury only come in one color?!? There are so many ways to rule your realm with an attitude of extravagance. Think outside of the box when it comes to glamorizing your day-to-day existence. Approach your week like you wear the crown and treat yourself like a precious object…because you do and you are. Find small and big ways to add richness to each activity you commit to. Set mental boundaries that allow for your spirit to expand in its splendor. Make space for your own opulent desires to take the lead. Be indulgent and take control of the mundane by letting grandeur reign in everything you do. Live royally, my friends!

“Luxury is in each detail.” - Hubert De Givenchy

The King of Pentacles - Image featured on Tarot Maximo

The Four of Swords…

It’s isn’t just your mind that needs a break - your entire spirit longs for healthy, restorative rest. Think of all that you have been through over the past days…weeks…even months. Life, at times, has felt to you like a storm. You deserve the kind of retreat that will help you to forget all troubles and regenerate your heart. Tonight when you curl up in your safe haven, imagine your heart has woven a protective spell all around you - the kind of enchanting incantation that extracts all of the swirling, maddening worries from your brow and quiets the room, so you may hear it beating. Let that throbbing rhythm slowly lull you into a deep sleep. While you are sleeping, dream that your spirit is darting all about you, stitching together all the love and support you will need to propel you into the next days…weeks…even months. When you wake, your worries and troubles may try a counter-attack, but all you need to do to evoke your safe haven is just listen to the beating of your heart. Sweet dreams…

“Let your heart be the anchor and beat of your song.” - Neil Peart

The Four of Swords from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne

The Ace of Cups (Reversed) into the Ten of Coins (Reversed)…

An important Two Card Tuesday message has emerged. Did we start the day feeling a little or more than a little up-side-down? I know I did. When emotional turmoil overflows it can leave you feeling empty and unmotivated. In fact, you may find yourself allowing that disconnection to paralyze you. In this state, we can begin to future-predict in a very dark way. But, a gentle reminder - the feelings you have today in this moment do not define who you are or what you have to look forward to, unless you decide they should. So whether this day has been a light sprinkle or a deluge, you get to choose how you are going to deal with the storm. Will you retreat into a dry, dark place and refuse to face the shower or will you go out and splash around in the puddles? When the sky clears…then what? Don’t get trapped inside. Everything you could want for your future is waiting for the real you to emerge. Let your heart believe that you are deserving all only good things and you shall find better days.

"Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” - Rose Kennedy

The Ace Of Cups (Reversed) into The Ten of Coins (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Nine of Wands - Reversed…

How many times today did you take a defensive stance, feeling like you had to protect all that you have worked for? Did you find yourself telling tiny lies or deflecting the line of questioning coming from another? Maybe you just shut down and decided not to share what was truly on your mind in an effort to avoid being perceived as weak? I get it, you want to appear that you are unstoppable and have it all together. You feel the need to be a physical barrier between where you find yourself and those you perceive would like to tear it all down. However, guarding is a shield and not the way to project true confidence. You stand more of a chance of holding your ground if you can fill your surroundings with unbridled self-assurance. So, stop putting so much energy into defending your stance. If you truly want to safe-guard what you have built or fought for, fortify with bold pride and steadfast composure! Tuesday is a new day, my friends. Shift the tone of your conviction and let the world know that you are truly a force to be reckoned with.

“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” - Blake Lively

The Nine of Wands (Reversed) from the Mystical Tarot by Lo Scarabeo and Giuliano Costa

The Four of Pentacles - Reversed…

This week it will become clear to you that the material items in your life do not bring the fulfillment you thought they might. The fancy clothes, expensive furnishings or cars, an elevated home - the level of luxury surrounding you will begin to feel like a mirage. Sure, wealth and ownership is something you can cling on to when you hear insecurity knock on your door. You can also show it off to prove your worth, if you feel you must. But, ultimately, you know that what you own does not and will not fill your heart. We’ve all heard the phrase, “money can’t buy you love” - it’s a repeat chorus on a popular Beatles song that can be quite an ear worm. And, it’s true. BUT money can be spent on experiences that will invite love. OR it can be shared with others in a way that warms the heart and welcomes happiness. Think about the things you own and the financial gain that you hold onto as tightly as a security blanket and imagine, instead, what you can do with those earnings that might help you to grow and expand your personal relationships. In turn, this action of releasing your hold may be the the magical elixir which will multiply your own personal joy. Or hold tight to what you have, feel safe and always wonder. It’s up to you…

“Money can’t buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you’re being miserable.” – Claire Luce

The Four of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Gothic Art Nouveau Tarot by Matt Hughes

The Five of Wands - Reversed…

Whatever chaos lit up your day, you must hold tight to the beautiful moments that kept you going. As you settle in for bed, forget the swirling distractions that tried to heat up your life today. You don’t have to control, plan or strategize. It’s better to let the swirling madness exist outside of who you are - you don’t have to control it. Hold on to what is most dear and retreat inward. When you embrace the beauty of who you are all the rest is just outward commotion. Quiet the spirit - quell the fire and let the world do what it must. You are whole and pure. You deserve the chance to embrace your own inner peace. Now drift off to sleep in the white, blissful center of your being.

“Her purity of spirit would never be in question, though she moved through a blemished world.” - Ian McEwan

The Five of Wands (Reversed) from The Star Tarot

The Ace Of Pentacles with The Sun Underneath…

Sunny Day!!! I pulled for us the Ace of Pentacles and hiding underneath it was The Sun Card! Something shiny and promising enters our world today - a golden opportunity! If we grab a hold of it and treat it like the magic it has the potential to make, we will be incredibly rewarded. Because, underneath it all is literal sunshine and roses. There will be a bit of work to do on behalf of this prospect, but cherish the work it requires of you, for it will bring absolute optimism and colorful dynamics into your life. This potential may come in the form of a job opportunity, a chance for a trip or even a new friend or lover, so make sure you are open to anything that is appearing for you today. Take a hold of who or what is there and nurture it, for your heart will flourish and you will find your life filling with light!

“'Cause I've got a golden ticket. I've got a golden chance to make my way. And with a golden ticket it's a golden day.” -Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

The Ace of Pentacles with The Sun Card Underneath - The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The Six of Swords into the Ten of Cups…

Where is the place full of joy and harmony that you seek? What location fills your heart to the brim and makes the world feel open and abundant all around you? Is it a place you remember or one that you have not yet found? Is it a place at all or just the memory or vision of something or someone sweet and warm? What experience you recall or dream up truly embraces you with comfort and fulfillment? Home is sometimes not at home - but home can be found in many surprising ways. If you are journeying through rough seas in the hope of finding that special place, know that it waits for you in the distance and you will find yourself there soon enough. If you are there, take the time to fully appreciate and care for what you have, for you may find in the future you are back out on the cold ocean dreaming of what once was and setting your heart toward that same vision. The beauty and warmth of a perfect moment in time doesn’t last forever, but can be attained in many different ways. As we all know, it’s a constant journey, but you best fully enjoy it when you arrive.

“Enjoy every moment you have. Because in life there are no rewinds, only flashbacks.” - Anmol Andore

The Six of Swords Into The Ten of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant

The Fool…

Feeling gleefully lost today? Me too! Distractions will draw our attention and it’s hard to stay focused when there is so much wonder all about. We are a bit like goldfish in a bowl - a new thought every three seconds. Let’s face it, much of life can feel like a fleeting adventure in which we never really know which path to take or where we are going. But, don’t worry - there is always companionship close by to keep us on track. Who watches over you best? It’s a good chance you may need them today to calm your spirit and balance your mind. Not sure who I mean? Pay attention when you are at the height of diversion - see who emerges with that gently guiding energy and continues to stand by your side as you make all the wrong choices. It’s that friend that is loyal to you in all ways and keeps you from falling over the edge. Call them - they’ll help to distill your darting thoughts and make you do what most needs doing!

“True friendship is as rare as twin lotuses on a single stalk.”
― Lauren Bjorkman

The Fool - Art by Sam Beck

The Three Of Wands…

This week, you must rise above it all in order to see the full perspective, because the possibilities are wider than you have ever imagined. Let your creative ideas unfurl all around you as you see the limitless wonder of the distant sunrise. With those juicy objectives, ensnare those who encircle you and allow them to become overtaken by your personal intention. You may not yet know which way to direct your aim, but this week is not for doing, but dreaming. It is the pivotal moment before you plunge in and set sail. Free your mind and open your heart up to the horizon - the direction will become clear, but it is further off than you had known it would be. Persuade and plan - your vision is coming into focus and your passion is fueling itself to fulfill it.

“Just beyond the horizon of the so-called impossible is infinite possiblity.” - Bryant McGill

The Three of Wands from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

Six of Swords…

A change is taking place in your mind about how you choose to think about your direction. You may feel a bit cloudy today. Ambivalence is overtaking your whole existence. But, this feeling of murkiness is short-term, so don’t let a sense of gloom obstruct the true mission. In fact, it’s time for you to set your sails to journey into the mist. Magic lives in hazy environments and this vapor is exactly what you need to transition to a more enchanting realm. Let the fog surround you in a way that will make you even more aware of how and what needs to change so that you can achieve greater clarity and sense of purpose. Do not fear the confusion - embrace it, sift through it and understand what your mind needs most of all in order to find that magical land you seek. Stay the course, push yourself through the mist and you will soon find what you seek.

“To find truth, one must travel a dense fog.” - David Dweck

The Six of Swords - Art by Dang Pham

The Lovers…

Love is strange, isn’t it? When you first feel the spark for another, the light of the connection be so blinding it obscures what is truly there. Then, as the relationship advances, the darkness invites out all of the tiny oddities about each other that you just hadn’t noticed in the rush of your beating hearts. Is this a bad thing? I suppose sometimes it exposes behaviors that just cannot be tolerated, for some. But, if your commitment thrives in the dark, then all of the weirdness becomes endearing and you can’t imagine your life without the quirks. If you are partnered, think now on those eccentricities and be grateful for the many ways in which they warm your heart. If you are single, think now about the eccentricities you hope to share with another and note that you will understand the truth and strength of their love by how they perceive them. Love is weird and dark, but would you want it any other way?

“Hearts are wild creatures. That’s why our ribs are cages.” - Morticia Adamms

The Lovers Card - Art Print featured on Etsy by “Shecanliftahorse”

The Six of Wands (Reversed) & The Page of Pentacles (Reversed)…

Two cards were pulled by accident today, but if you know me then you know I don’t believe in accidents - especially not when consulting the deck. Wednesday is offering us some tarot tough love (times two), but I think there is an important lesson being delivered today. So, something recently did not go your way, or perhaps you believe you didn’t receive the recognition you deserved for your hard work on a project that should have been celebrated? Enough with the pity party. You cannot childishly hide from the reality of the situation. True - it sucks, but it’s time to turn and confront it all. If you continue on the path of avoidance, you will entirely lose your footing in this circumstance, which is clearly of great importance to you. Shine a spotlight on your small failure. It will hurt for a second, but once you see the truth of what lives there the pain of it will dissipate. If you refuse to face it, it will stay with you and impede your grounding every step of the way as you sheepishly try to find your way out of it. Life is circular and you hold the power to spin yourself around, but you must be willing confront your disappointment, frustration and even humiliation head on. Then, dear friends, you will understand exactly what needs to be done about it.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” - Thomas Edison

The 6 of Wands (Reversed) into The Page of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne

The Six of Cups & Temperance…

A Two Card Tuesday Nighttime Lullaby: Let the even flow of your emotional heart rock you to sleep tonight. Feel the fierce protection of the universe blanketing you with balance and evenness of spirit as you wrap yourself in that cozy duvet. When you dream, dream of the fluffy exuberance of your lost youth. Feel it rise up around you like a garden of white roses. Breathe in the fragrance of openness and vulnerability. In this garden, there are no sorrowful or painful remembrances. Let your slumbering mind gently guide you into your past with nostalgic visions of your most treasured moments. Gleefully re-experience the joys and wonder of the world through the untainted lens of a smaller version of you. Which of these roses would you most like to pick to take back with you into your waking life? As you feel the slow rocking of your feelings call you back to your bed in the morning - you will find the idea of that precious flower still in hand. What will you do with this tiny glimmer of delight as you enter your day?!? Sweet dreams, my little ones!

“There are no seven wonders in the world in the eyes of children; there are seven million.”
-Walt Streightiff

The Six of Cups & Temperance from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The Moon - Reversed…

Is your life real or are you a dream that another is having of a hidden realm within? When you stare into a lake under the moon are you seeing yourself reflected back or is that a different version of self floating upon the surface in that misty light? How many ancestors still dwell inside of your spirit and how can you best honor their whispered messages when they enter your heart and mind? Your psyche may be asking some deep questions of you this evening. This anxiety is heightened, but not lasting, so breathe into it and see what or who is there. Uncomfortable and eerie moments of self-examination can be magic underneath the surface that longs to be realized. Perhaps the real question for you to answer tonight is what version of self do you keep concealed away that longs for attention? Perhaps if you welcome the other and warm to their haunting reflection, you can befriend the unknown and feel the enchantment of your own existence.

“The moon’s reflection bored into the flat water like a hole into the sea.” - Annie Proulx

The Moon Card from Tarot Celta

Knight of Pentacles…

Greet all of the things in your world today like they are completely foreign objects which you can explore and master. Things? Yes - anything tangible that you encounter or use on a daily basis - iPhone, computer, paper, pen, shoes, chairs -even people!! Treat those items like brand new toys. Let yourself be pointedly inquisitive about what you might be able to do with the material aspects in your immediate sphere and honor the use of them by handling them like unknown treasures from beyond. Let’s face it, the world around us is down-right alien in nature and we just blow through our days without even noticing the potential of what we have. So, go about your day like an extraterrestrial visitor to a fascinating planet and show reverence and express wild curiosity for what you encounter. You may find you are conquering your universe with an entirely different energy today!

“There’s no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this.” - Anonymous

The Knight of Pentacles from the 78 Tarot Astral - Art by Felicia Cano

Justice…

You don’t always have to lead with what you believe, but you can follow it. I know that might sound a little weak of spirit to you, but I assure you, it’s very much a strength. In this country especially, Justice is best fought for and won when community comes together in support of each other and makes their voices heard. If something doesn’t feel right or you know you must speak out to make a difference, but you aren’t entirely sure how, find someone who aligns with your belief, but is ready to lead the charge. Heck, seek out more than one person and then stand up and support the cause. Collaboration can be radical and community has a much louder voice when it comes to change. So, join forces to stand up and follow your beliefs.

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what they care about.” - Margaret J. Wheatley

The Justice Card from The Delta Enduring Tarot by Egan

The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) into the Ten of Cups…

That opportunity you are mourning the loss of - the one you just couldn’t take on or the one that dissipated too quickly - was not the shiny dream you thought it was. In fact, the promise held out in front of you was corrupted and pretty rotten to the core. The path you didn’t take was a crisis averted. It would have led you in a direction of barrenness and ill feeling. Truthfully, the loss of this has allowed for a greater and more fulfilling future and a different level of achievement that will fill you with fierce confidence and ownership. So, don’t hold on to it. You are not in the darkness - you are exploring a different shade of inner light. Focus on the support of your tribe and welcome the open space and time - you will soon fill it with something wildly better.

“Disappointment is the Nurse of wisdom.” - Sir Bayle Roche

The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) into the Ten of Cups from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson