The Queen of Swords…

Get focused, Queen! If you truly want to step into your power and garner respect this week, it’s time to harness your concentration. Leading with the mind will be an absolute must to accomplish all that needs doing in order to advance. And, it isn’t just your own success that is at stake - others are relying on you for guidance. Direct your attention to the most vital tasks at hand this week and take some time tonight to craft your personal plan of attack. Meditate on the reward you will be bestowed with, once your plan has triumphed. What were the steps you took to get there? Who did you enlist to take up arms on your behalf? How many might benefit from this success? Let this thought process take control as you lay down your master plan. You feel like you hold the determination to dominate, but you need to focus your thoughts so you can be ruthless, cunning and ready for any surprises that threaten to interfere with your quest. Sharpen that blade.

“Our focus is our future, and what we focus on will multiply in our life.” - David Denotaris

I don’t know what deck this is, but I’m going to focus on finding out…Do you know?

Nine of Swords…

It’s clear that you have a lot going on in your mind today. You have been confronted with so many opposing views lately and they are now living inside of you, filling you with anxiety, doubt and fear. But all of those fragmented opinions that have imprinted upon your spirit do not reflect who you truly are and you know it. It’s time to wake yourself up from this dark and delirious dream. Open your own eyes and see what is really there. Take ownership of any of the things that scare you and do not let the ideas of others heighten your level of self doubt. Today you may move through many moods as your mind sifts through all the misinformation and muck. But you deserve to inhabit your life with a clear mind and an open heart, so do the hard work needed to get there. You are so close to being at the end of this inner turmoil. Let your deep wish for something better create a new path of clarity to follow.

“Anxiety is something that is a part of me, but it’s not who I am.” - Emma Stone

The Nine of Swords from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

The King of Pentacles - Reversed…

This weekend, ease up on your approach to what is available to you. You don’t need to spend tons of money and exert your power through control to have the weekend you would like. Release your hold on what your specific grasp of what is possible. The natural world calls to you to open your spirit and explore the luxuries that the earth has to offer you. If you are clinging on to an idea of what might be fulfilling, you will not be receptive to what abundance is there. Look to nature as your source for entertainment and wholistic realization. Let the earth surprise you with delights that are more than just money based. This weekend, your real power will come when you relinquish the power you are holding onto. Allow the natural environment in and you will be rewarded with true prosperity.

“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfillment.” - David Attenborough

The King of Pentacles (Reversed) - Art by Martinique Fisher

Ace of Wands…

Today is a day to imagine possibility for growth. Spring is here and its budding flowers and trees are calling to you. Photosynthesis is in full effect for the plants all around you, but you are also absorbing the nutrients provided by the warmth of the spring sunshine. Take hold of that radiant energy and figure out how you will use it this spring to let self emerge in a new way this season? Will you branch out with creative curiosity regarding your career? Will you blossom a new, colorful look or style? Will the brighter version of self begin to say “yes” with more frequency? What adventures have you been putting off that you can let take root this spring? Who will you become that might suprise you? It’s all very exciting. Let your imagination run wild today and plant a seed of potential that can begin to reach for the sky.

“Spring is not a season; It is a mysterious illusionist who sets off fireworks in the depths of our soul.” - Mehmet Murat Ildan

The Ace of Wands - Artist’s Rendering by Alexandra Eldridge

Nine of Pentacles - Reversed…

You don’t need material items and outer trimmings to be beautiful. You are beautiful already in so many more significant ways. Don’t overcomplicate your world with indulgent spending and ostentatious dress. Radiance is an energy you project naturally and today, less is more. Simplify your lifestyle without regret and bare your true spirit as unencumbered. All you hope to acquire isn’t worth anything without authentic spirit. Be the envy without projecting that you are the envy. People with nothing to prove are far more compelling anyway. Master the art of inner glow by glowing from the heart, you stunner.

“The most irresistible beauty is the radiant glow from a kind and gentle heart.” - Richelle E Goodrich

The Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Golden Art Nouveau Tarot by Giulia Francesca Massaglia

High Priestess (Reversed) and Eight of Wands (Reversed)…

You are reaching in the wrong direction and moving with fury, but no aim. This, in turn, is diminishing your personal power and constricting your intuition. The heat of life is constantly pushing you toward more and never truly allowing you to connect with all that is possible within. And, there is so much magic residing there. For the rest of the day and into the night, do not make decisions based on what is in front of you. Take some time before taking action or igniting a direction - time to meditate and ask your inner core for guidance. If you begin to feel the pressure to deliver or respond, remind yourself that if you continue to function in this way, all that you strive for may slip through your fingers. But, if you change your approach to reflect the inner wisdom you know to be true, you will open up a world of potential you hadn’t thought possible.

“Moving fast is not the same as going somewhere.” - Robert Anthony

The High Priestess (Reversed) & The Eight of Wands (Reversed) from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman

The Knight of Wands…

So - there is a lot that needs to be done this Monday and you are feeling ready! A new sense of purpose has emerged in your core and this fresh understanding of self has activated your spirit. In fact, despite the chaotic nature of everything on your agenda, you are feeling inspired, emboldened and downright fearless. Instead of seeing your challenges as insurmountable, you now approach them with fierce power and charge into the fray without question. You sense the promise of authentic and dynamic adventure awaiting if you can just bust through the battle. Your life is quest worth conquering and you will charge in today with a renewed sense of passion and your wild confidence leading the way. This is a great way to start your week because you can let the momentum of it build until you are completely unstoppable. Happy Monday, my warriors. It all starts here.

“Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire.” - St. Catherine of Sienna

The Knight of Wands - I don’t know what deck/artist this is, but I am so inspired by the visual. Do you know? Drop it in the chat if you do!

The Lovers - Reversed…

This week love will ensnare you with depth and excitement. It will captivate you in a rapturous way. It will draw you in and simultaneously push you away, leaving you wanting more. But, it may also twist you in an unanticipated direction. Ask yourself this, are you in control? Do you want to be in control? Are you making the choices or have you been chosen? Whatever or who ever this love is, it or they will clearly have a hold on your psyche, but can it or they actually touch your heart? How hard would you fight to keep this feeling alive? Or will you just release yourself when the thrill has passed? This kind of love comes with more questions than answers. It’s darkly beautiful, deliciously threatening and might leave in a flash. So, savor it, but don’t hold on too tight.

“Love always, in one way or another, means pain as well as joy.” - Susan Glaspell

The Lovers (Reversed) - Art by Erin Kelso

The Wheel of Fate - Reversed…

When you are on the bottom of the wheel and everything is upside down, it’s best to just give in to the chaos. The spinning of your life will whip your hair into your face in a way that makes it difficult to truly see what’s there. People you know and love will seem unfamiliar to you. And your heart may race faster than your thoughts. But, the more you fight this level of anxiety and doubt, the harder it will become to stay strapped into your seat. Be kind and understanding to yourself - close your eyes if it helps. Breathe, accept your situation with dignity, hold on for dear life or, if you are feeling very brave, let go and wait til you come to a stop. I guarantee you you will eventually find yourself right-side up and you’ll be able to feel whole once again. Truthfully, you may slow down but you will almost never stop spinning. Such is life. Reorient your spirit to accommodate the surreal and above all honor yourself with gentility.

“Our world spins upside down and sometimes we have to lose our grip on the things we value in this life in order to grab on to true life.” - Jon Foreman

The Wheel of Fate (Reversed) or Alice In Wonderland (Reversed) from The Inner Child Deck - A Fairytale Tarot
by Isha Lerner (Author), Mark Lerner (Author), Christopher Guilfoil (Illustrator)

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