https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day daily 0.75 2026-01-20 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-and-four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2026-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2f33b72c-b293-4175-a710-0b2114a97a6e/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords and Four of Wands… - The Five of Swords and the Four of Wands tumble straight out of Wonderland, urging you to scamper onward without peeking back at the toppled House of Cards behind you. The Five of Swords clatters like a crooked tea party gone wrong—sharp remarks, silly squabbles, and victories that feel a bit like winning at croquet with a flamingo—best left scattered on the checkered lawn. Ahead, the Four of Wands opens into a rose garden just beyond the castle gates, arches wrapped in ribbons, where the roses are finally red and no one is shouting about heads rolling. This pairing whispers that you didn’t arrive at harmony by playing fair or tidy, but you don’t need to justify your passage now; simply step into the garden, accept the invitation, and let the cards stay fallen where they are. “Who cares for you?” said Alice, (she had grown to her full size by this time.) “You’re nothing but a pack of cards!” - Lewis Carroll The Five of Swords and The Four of Wands from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/kr4pb9szny8g3f5mc857fb8kxcr8cz monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0915f315-fe43-45cf-bea7-356fa91e9ff1/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - When the Three of Pentacles appears, we often whisper collaboration—and yes, that truth rings clear. But collaboration only reaches its full power when every soul involved steps toward the shared vision with unwavering focus and devotion. My “alter ego” lives in the world of the Arts, where there is no better testament to this truth: creative collaboration is not a gentle suggestion, but a sacred contract. It demands discipline, honed skill, and bold, self-assured determination from each individual. A vision only comes alive when every contributor offers themselves fully, without holding back. We may gasp as one performer takes their moment in the spotlight, but behind that single, shining figure stand hundreds of unseen hands—each giving their best, each essential to the magic unfolding before us. As you move through your week—through work, projects, and shared endeavors—pause and ask yourself: Am I honoring this vision with the disciplined dedication it deserves? And if the answer wavers, perhaps the cue has been given. It may be time to recalibrate, recommit, and step back into the ensemble with your whole self. ✨ “The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” — Émile Zola The Three of Pentacles from the Spiral Tarot by Kay Steventon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2026-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fb06fa27-8984-4d77-8de7-4870c2ac71cb/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords (Reversed)… - The Reversed Ten of Swords appears as a quiet winter ending, where pain no longer strikes but settles softly, losing its edge as it falls. What once cut deep now drifts down like snowflakes—each memory, each wound landing gently, dissolving into the white hush of acceptance. This card whispers that the worst has already passed; the blade has finished its story, and the ground beneath you is ready to be covered, purified, and made new. In this stillness, you are invited to lie back and let the cold clarity numb what once burned, trusting that beneath the snow, life is resting, waiting for the thaw that will come. “The silence of falling snow is something the heart understands.” — Richard Paul Evans The Reversed Ten of Swords from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-ace-of-wands-amp-six-of-cups monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3639ca79-2078-4dc5-a419-b14cba799132/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Ace of Wands &amp; Six of Cups… - Two Card Tuesday: Recently, a fiery opportunity may have flickered past you, close enough to feel its heat before it vanished. Though its loss may have stung, take comfort in knowing it was never truly yours to claim. Beyond the veil, clever and mischievous allies are weaving threads of possibility on your behalf, working quietly and tirelessly to summon what comes next. They know you are an essential piece of a much larger design, vital to the unfolding of their plans. Even now, doors are being shaped in your name, praises whispered into the right ears. Soon—very soon—you will feel their presence, and the next opportunity will find you. “Every experience is a lesson, and every loss is a gain.” - Oprah Winfrey Reversed Ace of Wands & The Six of Cups from the Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6ea337c8-6624-49cb-aef0-b8b8ba7dcb98/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands - Reversed… - Life keeps moving, like planets circling the sun, and we’re constantly struggling to keep up. So much energy, effort, and time go into climbing, pushing, and fighting our way through each day—hoping to rise above the chaos and align with our goals and dreams. But what if tonight we paused the climb, just long enough to defy gravity and create a little space? If you didn’t have to keep driving toward the ever-elusive “more,” what would you do instead? Maybe not much at all—perhaps you’d simply rest, relax, and restore. Or maybe you’d choose something entirely different, something that inspires you far more than what fills your days now. Either way, all it takes is a little space to begin. So venture into the cosmos of who you are by just pressing pause. “There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” — Alan Cohen The Seven of Wands (Reversed) from the 78 Astral Tarot - Tarot In Space https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2026-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bffe9488-6861-4a42-adb2-d4c506a0f721/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords… - In this moment magic fills the world, yet your heart can’t quite reach it. Not because it’s gone—but because pain has stepped in between you and wonder. The mind is crowded with sharp thoughts, old hurts, and truths that cut too deeply, and they form a barrier around the heart. Honor that sorrow without judgment. Grief can make even the most enchanted world feel flat and distant. Still, the rain you are experiencing is not endless—it is cleansing. Each tear softens what has hardened, each moment of honest feeling helps you to loosen your grip. The magic has not abandoned you. It lingers patiently, waiting for the heart to feel safe enough to open again. And when it does, connection will return gently, not all at once, but like light filtering back through clouds—quiet, real, and earned. ✨ “It hurts because it mattered.” — John Green The Three of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/re55y84n45ed2zl46ts47m5dx4lhjx monthly 0.5 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/682e5db4-178e-4a30-bac3-a764b38d5494/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - Step forward and take the lead. You already possess the clarity, insight, and strategic mind required to move things forward. Cut through the noise, speak with confidence, and put your plan into action. When you clearly and calmly outline each step, others will naturally follow. They’re waiting for decisive guidance so they don’t have to carry the burden themselves. You have the power to shift the energy of this weekend—use it wisely, for your benefit and for the good of everyone involved, unlocking the colorful dynamics of possibility that emerge when clear vision meets confident action. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” — William Butler Yeats The King of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/58c9ed2c-9d1c-4d04-b98e-32a06722c2be/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords… - Remember when I shared that the card for 2026 is the Wheel of Fortune? Can you feel it now—the motion, the turning? I’ll admit, the past week has brought more sudden twists than I’ve experienced in a long time. The kind that make my teeth clench and leave me questioning my next step and also my existence. If you feel blindfolded and caught in a spiral, know that you’re not alone. Loosen your grip on the mind just a little, and you’ll sense the universe quietly protecting and guiding you. You may even hear a soft whisper from within—your inner, knowing voice that already holds the answers. Instead of overthinking, try feeling. Let go just enough. Listen. Allow understanding to rise. I promise—soon, it will all come together. “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” — Lolly Daskal The Two of Swords from The Sorcerers Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-amp-ace-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5be11e2b-5180-4b04-985e-978264c2163b/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands &amp; Ace of Cups (Reversed)… - This Tuesday, don’t let water douse your fire. The Knight of Wands rushes ahead with fire and urgency, choosing movement over reflection, passion over pause, and in doing so can make it feel like emotion was sidelined or ignored. Paired with the Ace of Cups reversed, there’s a quiet ache—feelings that didn’t get to open fully, an emotional beginning that never quite arrived, leaving behind the sense of a missed or lost opportunity. Yet this combination isn’t about regret so much as right timing: what feels like emotional bypassing is actually self-preservation. The drive to act came because lingering would have meant offering from an unready, half-full cup. Passion stepped in not to deny feeling, but to protect it, clearing space so emotion doesn’t have to start under pressure or confusion. This wasn’t the wrong choice—it was the necessary one, redirecting you toward motion now so that when feeling does arrive, it can do so honestly, fully, and without compromise. “Burn with purpose, not with regret.” — Anonymous The Knight of Wands and the Ace of Cups (Reversed) from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/32f7e163-061e-47d4-83db-8e27a1ef24b9/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Swords (Reversed)… - The return to the so-called “real world” after the holidays can hit like a sudden call to arms—disorienting, relentless, and leaving no time to gather your thoughts. If you felt like you charged in headfirst, blade drawn and rules forgotten, know this: that is the Knight’s way. In this case, the battlefield flipped beneath you before you ever had the chance to strike, forcing movement before mastery. Sometimes the only path forward is straight through the fire. And you did exactly that. You survived the clash, warrior. Now, with the dust settling, clarity sharpens. You can see the terrain more clearly than before. Today demanded action, not strategy—but now you have a moment. Take it. Reassess. What decisive shift can you make tomorrow to claim the advantage and move with intention, no matter how chaotic the fight becomes? “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu The Knight of Swords - Artist’s Rendering on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-coins-1 monthly 0.5 2026-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/402f42ed-57d2-4b5e-a98a-222ca53bace3/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Coins… - Today, the Four of Coins shows up and winks at you with sly knowing. It says you’ve done the not-so-glamorous part already: saving, stabilizing, building a solid little financial fort. You didn’t stumble into this foundation—you stacked it coin by coin. Your strong inclination is to protect what you have built but you are also eager to loosen the purse strings. This card is here to serve as a reminder of the work you have invested to get here. But, the Four of Coins isn’t yelling “never spend!” - it’s whispering, “Not yet.” Right now, this card is about intentional patience. You’re holding onto your resources not out of fear, but out of wisdom. You know that timing matters. The right opportunity will need fuel, and you’re making sure the tank is full before you hit the gas. When the moment is right, you’ll loosen your grip—not because you have to, but because you choose to. Until then, this card gives you permission to stand proudly in your “careful but clever” era. “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” — John C. Maxwell The Four of Coins from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/g6tmletswn69fwftrz7dbf39ep3zrb monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c53e1a85-144e-470b-9024-362f60b664cc/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - When we alchemize the Wheel of Fortune and reduce its sacred numbers—1 and 0—we arrive at One, the domain of the Magician. And so, my fellow spellcrafters, what form of sorcery will you summon in the year ahead? If you are truly stepping forward as the sovereign wizard of your own destiny, which arcane tools must rest upon your altar to bring forth your most powerful working—the spell that stitches together the life you are meant to live? Tonight, pause and take inventory. Inscribe a list of the ingredients your magic requires. Many already lie within your grasp; others await discovery just beyond the veil. Fear not—every component is close, attainable, and ready to answer your call. Awareness is the first act of enchantment. Prepare now, for you are on the brink of casting a spell capable of reshaping your world. ✨ “Man is the master alchemist of life, transmuting experience into wisdom.” - James Allen The Magician from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/660a4ee0-5ff5-42aa-b0f7-3567469e748b/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune - 2026… - Numerology reveals that 2026 is ruled by the Wheel of Fortune—so hold tight, because the spin has already begun. This year surges forward with unstoppable momentum, sweeping us into rapid change and electric possibility. The highs will soar higher and the lows may dip faster, but only because everything is moving at lightning speed. Trust that the universe is steering with intention. The more we surrender to the rush of fate, the more dazzling the rewards become—every twist worth the thrill. As we whirl forward, remember: we are protected, we are equipped, and we are exactly where we need to be. So lift your hands, my friends. Change is wild, wondrous, and alive—and this year is hurling us straight toward our truest destiny. Who wouldn’t want to see the world in accelerated technicolor? ✨ Happy New Year! “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch The Wheel of Fortune - Online Image https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/y24n99e7t3tkpzysn9wc6m6wsgcses monthly 0.5 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c5ec9e3-9589-4ac8-9acd-06bcbe527cba/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant… - On Day 6—the final day of what I call “the magic days”—I asked my deck a simple but powerful question: What will be the overarching theme of 2026? The answer arrived in the form of a commanding card: The Hierophant. I’ll be honest—when I first began studying Tarot, the Hierophant was my least favorite card. He felt impossibly distant to me. Whenever he appeared, it was as though an impenetrable figure was staring back, almost daring me to understand him. The Hierophant asks us to study more deeply, clarify our values, and establish the structures that allow for spiritual growth. And yet… he often feels unwelcoming. In the Light Seer’s Tarot, however, the Hierophant tells a different story. The artist beautifully flips the script. While he still calls for structure, dedication, and devotion, he also extends an invitation to elevation, community, and harmony. In 2026, we are being offered the chance to rise higher—and to do so with focused joy. The key lies in our shared commitment to expanding community, along with a deep resolve to grow creatively and spiritually. I’m ready to learn and evolve. Are you? Dare to climb higher… “True spirituality is not an escape from life, but a deeper immersion into it.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh The Hierophant from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-wands-amp-judgement monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8d426f05-e316-4082-b44b-639eb87afa3e/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Five of Wands &amp; Judgement… - On the fifth day of the Magic Days, the number 5 reveals itself—no coincidence, but a whisper from the unseen. Five carries the energy of tension and transformation, and in the realm of the Wands, its fire crackles with intensity. Entanglements, conflicts, and the pull of other people’s drama may swirl around us, yet in 2026 their power can be alchemized if we remain anchored to our soul’s true alignment. Within you lies the key to decoding the madness of your world—even the chaos conjured by others. Today, listen closely to how this message stirs within you. What must you claim, clarify, or commit to so you can activate this knowing? Name what matters most, then weave a personal sign or symbol to call you back when you forget. And when the flames rise and the path feels uncertain, lift yourself above it all. Remember who you are—an Angel in motion—meant to rise, to transmute the noise, and to create the sacred music only you were born to sing ✨ “Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.” - James Allen The Five of Wands and Judgement from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7d42da05-108b-408e-bcca-964ee53b8244/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords (Reversed)… - It’s Day 4 of the “magic days,” and today is about stepping into clarity and growth as you prepare for the year ahead. Take some quiet time tonight to reflect on the moments from the past year when you weren’t fully supporting yourself or honoring your own needs. This isn’t about blame or judgment—it’s about awareness. By gently recognizing the habits, choices, and thought patterns that no longer serve you, you give yourself the power to choose differently. With this clarity, you can meet life’s challenges with confidence, compassion, and an open heart. You deserve the freedom and peace that come from living in true alignment in 2026. Write down what you’re ready to release, and place it on your mirror as a daily reminder of how committed you are to your growth and becoming your best self. “What you deny or ignore, you delay. What you accept and face, you conquer.” — Robert Tew The Two of Swords (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2025-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5c010dcc-bbde-43bc-949d-8c6a7c66159a/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess (Reversed)… - On day two of our “magic days” journey, it’s time to pause and rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but if you feel a little disconnected from your intuition today, that might be exactly as it’s meant to be. Don’t force anything. Even the most magical souls need to quiet their inner voice now and then to truly recharge. Let this day be filled with gentle, effortless activities that spark your imagination without draining your energy—curl up with a lighthearted book, binge a favorite show, or surrender to a long, luxurious nap. You’ve earned this rest, and your sacred inner High Priestess is asking for it. Step away, and you’ll return feeling even more aligned when the moment is right. And, who knows what awaits you in the New Year - don’t you want to be ready?!? “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes—including you.” — Anne Lamott The High Priestess (Reversed) - Artist’s online rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/md8jkebaf2nkf454axnclwt4867dyh monthly 0.5 2025-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ff0bd5c8-12ed-4c4a-81b6-90a94f2420e7/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands… - I like to think of the days between the holidays and the New Year as time set aside for magic-making—a liminal space, a kind of netherworld where we can slip into quiet pockets of reflection and restoration. Here, we disappear just long enough to prepare ourselves to reenter the world with clarity, grounding, and an open heart. Welcome to day one of your journey into the magic days. Today, let’s pause to reflect on the successes of the past year. Even in the face of challenges, there were moments when we defied the odds and allowed ourselves to shine. Some victories were witnessed and celebrated; others arrived softly, almost unnoticed. All matter. Take time to honor yourself for showing up with heart, for rising—again and again—like the phoenix you are. Shine a light on every win and let yourself revel in them. As we prepare for the New Year, let this journey begin with self-recognition and deep appreciation. “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” — Maya Angelou The Six of Wands from The Light-Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-seven-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2ffc30d-9cbe-4451-a72c-4b788040dbb6/collage.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Seven of Swords… - On Halloween, we put on masks for fun—for transformation, for mystery, for play. But some of us carry that costume well beyond the holiday. The reversed Seven of Swords asks: What truths have you hidden behind your smile? What part of you have you kept in the shadows, afraid it wouldn't be accepted in the light? Slip out of that mask today and free yourself from any feeling of punishment or shame. This action is more about liberation. Removing the mask doesn’t have to be dramatic—it can be quiet, tender, and self-honoring. Maybe it's an honest conversation you've been avoiding. Maybe it's owning a part of your identity that you've tucked away for too long. Maybe it's simply admitting something to yourself or another. There is grace in truth. There is strength in vulnerability. And there is immense freedom in choosing to live unmasked. "Take off your mask. Your soul is showing."— D. Antoinette Foy The Reversed Seven of Swords - Artists Rendering by Anastasia Lerno https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-and-what-lights-you-up-oracle monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4193b59-fcd8-4718-a381-1fed724591ad/collage.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands and What Lights You Up Oracle… - Sometimes life carries you like a ghost ship with no anchor, no oar—just drifting through the dark. You feel like a passenger, powerless to steer. But even in that stillness, something glows: a dream, a question—"What lights you up?" That light isn’t ahead; it’s behind, following you like a lantern held by the versions of yourself still waiting to be born. This is the haunting of possibility. The future isn’t a specter to fear, but a fog-laced path lit by the fire in your chest. So this weekend, don’t lose yourself in doubt and anguish. Instead, ask the wind. Ask the waves. Ask the stars. But most of all, ask your own bones: What calls your name from the dark? What stirs you? That’s where the course begins to shift. Soon you will shift course into more colorful territory. “The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach—waiting for a gift from the sea.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh The Three of Wands from The Horror Tarot by Todd Alcott and Starseed from The Work Your Light Oracle by Rebecca Campbell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4df84d08-6f8b-4929-9e56-adb96c29d113/collage.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords (Reversed)… - You find yourself in a cryptic kind of rest. This is no sanctuary; it is a tomb you’ve mistaken for safety. It is the rattle of chains at midnight, the clawing of something inside you that refuses to stay dead. This card, in its shadowed inversion, becomes a dark mirror reflecting the soul’s paralysis: the silence you’ve let fester into spiritual rot. It is a warning. You’ve lain too long in a sleep that no longer heals—a sleep that numbs, devours, and enslaves. But here, the crow comes. Not as a harbinger of doom, but as a forgotten guide. The crow does not fear the night—it becomes it. Its wings slice through the darkness like blades through veil, calling you to rise from your stillness, to reclaim the movement that grief, fear, or comfort has stolen. This card dares you to abandon the stone bed you’ve built of regret and isolation. To fly—not away—but deeper. Into the shadow. Into your truth. Into the freedom only found when you surrender the illusion of peace and answer the cry of your untamed spirit. "The crow perches not to rest, but to watch. It waits for the soul to stir." The Reversed Four of Swords - Online image https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-justice-and-temperance monthly 0.5 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fd77b016-4d04-4bbf-aa7f-4c166cfc1b4d/collage.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Justice and Temperance… - You made a decision, long ago. Maybe it seemed small. Maybe you told yourself it was justified, even necessary. But deep down, you knew — it broke your moral compass. The scales tipped, not by fate, but by your own hand. And now, in the shadows of your life, something has begun to stir. It stalks you not with claws, but with memory. It creeps through dreams. It watches you in mirrors. The truth, unacknowledged, has grown teeth. Temperance should bring peace — but here, she is not a balm. She is a guardian, warning you that the monster you’ve made will not be tamed without deep, internal healing. But the longer you delay, the more distorted her face becomes. Her wings start to darken. Her pool turns to sludge. This card is your last ally, your final line before the monster of reversed Justice consumes everything you are. If your past decision is not brought into alignment with your values — if you do not seek amends, speak the truth, or face what you did — you will become the very thing you fear. Make it right. Or become the horror. “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”— Stephen King Justice Reversed and Temperance from the Horror Tarot by Todd Alcott https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-amp-align monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/30a9ffac-6456-44e9-9352-05090ce45f39/collage.png Card Of The Day - Judgement &amp; Align… - You’re standing before a broken mirror—fragments reflecting different versions of you. Some are outdated roles you’ve outgrown. Others are masks you wore to survive. And some are sharp, painful pieces you’ve tried to ignore. But this weekend, the Universe is calling you to gather these shards, not to return to who you were, but to awaken to who you truly are. You are being called to wake up, to shed illusions, and to step fully into your soul’s higher purpose. Give in to the haunting and commanding idea of who you are meant to be. The broken mirror is not a flaw—it’s a portal. Through its cracks, light gets in. This is your moment of truth, release, and rebirth. Answer the call. Align the pieces. Step into the clearer, truer you. "You will find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level."— Eckhart Tolle The Judgement Card from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Align Your Life Oracle Card from The Work Your Light Oracle Deck by Rebecca Campbell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/t5bjh48wck6yj2patraswwstl7y8yz monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/572ac56a-2ee6-4e2c-be51-d68b031f703e/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - The candle flickers dimly, casting long shadows on the walls of your soul. You feel it, don’t you? That eerie tug — the world clawing at your door, demanding your light, your energy, your presence. But you’re not here for the daylight and its expectations. Not today. You’ve stepped away, cloaked in silence and a little sorrow. Not because you're broken... But because you know that solitude is not weakness — it’s sanctuary. And this is what you crave most of all. Stay in - This is your haunted hollow, your sacred crypt, your dim-lit refuge where you can hear the whispers of truth that get drowned out in the noise of the living. It’s okay to feel ghoulish, to wrap yourself in shadows instead of sunshine. The world can wait. Let it knock. Let it wail. Light your lantern, even if it only glows with ghost-fire. Sit with your shadows. Speak with the skeletons in your closet. There’s wisdom in your eerie retreat — and when you’re ready to rise again, you’ll bring back not just light… but truth. “Sanctuary, on a personal level, is where we perform the job of taking care of our soul.”— Christopher Forrest McDowell The Hermit from The Vampire Tarot by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-amp-reversed-four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6eba3c40-2092-4e33-97c8-bde2bb49d413/collage.png Card Of The Day - Justice &amp; Reversed Four of Wands… - Justice does not smile. She sees with hollow eyes, measuring the soul on rusted scales. Her sword does not tremble — it falls. This is not the pretty justice of polished courts or gentle compromise. No, this is the cold, raw truth, the unforgiving balance that demands a toll. To do what is right, something must be lost. A bond. A comfort. A home. A delusion. What once brought you joy now traps you.To do what is right…You must tear it down. Walk away. Burn it, if you must. Justice arrives when all illusions are peeled away like skin — and what's left must be judged, no matter how sacred. She does not care if the cost is high. She only cares if it is fair. To choose Justice is to choose exile - to cast out the familiar, because it is wrong, even if it is yours. Do what is right… even if it haunts you. “The sword of justice has no scabbard.”— Antoine de Rivarol Justice and the Reversed Four of Wands from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/2t2edy262ndr7t595dd594fw6sfddl monthly 0.5 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/332f413d-12e4-47fa-bf77-1de8d6fbd69c/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - You’ve reached the place where logic trembles, where every sign points backward… and still, something inside you says, go forward. Why? Because this is not a path for the wise. This is a path for the fool. The Fool is no idiot. They are the one who dares to look the darkness in the eye and grin. They walk into haunted woods, humming a tune no one remembers. They open doors that were never meant to be opened—not because they don’t know better, but because they do… and go anyway. You are being called to play the fool. Not because it is safe. Not because it is wise. But because there is no other way. Let them whisper behind your back. Let them warn you of shadows and curses. Let them call you mad. That is the price of beginning. Play the fool, and step off the edge. Just don’t look down. “We are all fools in the end, dancing blindfolded to the tune of fate.” — Shadow proverb The Fool - Artist Rendering by Elena Petryk https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tsclr6hkgg5x33naeftrb6ady69mw6 monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e71c2709-cce2-4ce5-9a40-d24895eb4bd3/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - Ah, the Moon card—a potent draw for the second day of this mystical October. The shift from summer’s warmth to autumn’s cool embrace feels unusually heavy with mystery this year. I don’t know about you, but it carries an almost ominous energy for me. I’m reminded of a strange, paranormal experience I once had while trying to sleep in an old country house. In the darkness, anytime I closed my eyes, I heard a soft, indecipherable whispering—a sound that seemed to drift from somewhere just beyond the edge of reality. Needless to say, I hardly slept at all. It was eerie, unsettling… and this season’s transition feels much the same. It’s as though something is trying to speak, but the message reaches me only as a faint, elusive murmur. If you’re feeling this too, perhaps the remedy is not avoidance, but depth. We’re being asked to close our eyes and truly listen—to venture into the hidden corners of our own souls. In the moonlit corridors of the subconscious, a portal may appear: a threshold leading to our deepest needs and desires. The Moon calls to us—not just from the sky, but from within. Let’s heed its whisper and discover what message waits there “The moon is the queen of night and of our subconscious.” — Carl Jung The Moon from the Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cff169f3-dffb-49e2-8a0a-043ada61955a/collage.png Card Of The Day - Page of Swords… - The key to mastering October lies in realizing that you are the one who unlocks hidden doors. Trust in the dark, yet swift current of energy within you—it will carry you to unseen but enchanted places. Your true strength isn’t rooted in what you already know, but in your willingness to explore, learn, and evolve this month. Step into autumn as a student, but a sharp, focused one—intent on your own growth and success. The line between pupil and master is thin now. Don’t follow the season blindly—rise with its crisp winds, guided by your inner wisdom. Let your goals burn bright and clear, but remember: self-belief is your most powerful magic. "Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it."— George Eliot The Page/Knave of Swords from The Tarot Familiars Deck by Lisa Parker and Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-cups-amp-ten-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b9901ffc-e12d-40cc-9398-1916bbdb0481/collage.png Card Of The Day - Page of Cups &amp; Ten of Swords… - A special Two Card Tuesday to close out September, asking: "What is it time to release?" and "What is it time to welcome in?" as we shift into October. It’s time to let go of any emotionally immature ways of relating to your experience. Trust that you do understand your emotions—and that you can respond to them with clarity and maturity. You are not a lost little lamb; you're far more self-reliant than that. As we move into the new month, invite the radical idea that you can mentally let go of anything that no longer serves you. Picking up on bad energy from people or places? End the interaction—or walk away if you must. There’s no need to stay in draining, uncomfortable situations. Instead, welcome in the truth that your inner clarity is as beautiful and expansive as a wide-open sky. Honor it. Say nowhen something doesn’t align. It will feel incredibly freeing. Hello, October! "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables The Page of Cups and The Ten of Swords from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2844c21d-f061-4cfa-badb-ecdf0fd1d22d/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Pentacles… - Stability and stagnation are close cousins. Today this card is asking you, “Are you preparing, or are you hiding?” If you're preparing, you're budgeting, saving wisely, building a foundation. You’re aware of what you have, and you're using discipline not out of fear, but from a clear vision for the future. If you're hiding, you’re hoarding. You may be mistaking control for safety, locking yourself into a pattern of "just in case" while the opportunities around you quietly pass by. Which is it? Monday is a good day to ponder this for yourself. Sometimes, preparing is a mask for hiding. Sometimes, taking a risk is a form of preparation—one that teaches, stretches, and expands your capacity. You don't have to let go of everything. But you might need to let go of the belief that holding on is the only way to stay safe. “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.”— Robert Arnott The Four of Pentacles from the Fenestra Tarot Deck by Chatriya Spooky Season Surprise! This October, I’m doing Special One-Card Readings with a spooky twist—just for fun and a little insight! Each day, I’ll randomly choose one lucky follower for a surprise personal pull. ✨ Want to be included? Or know someone who’d love a little magic? Drop your (or their) Instagram handle in the comments, or send me a DM to get on the list. You never know… a spooky surprise might be headed your way! . https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eybhrf4s5kk3ktgr3k3zz9kd4tawwf monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9fb1a977-52da-4262-b1bb-4a3803c8662d/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - Darling, I’m The Empress. You know — grace, glamour, power? That’s me. But let’s get one thing straight: this life of beauty and abundance? It’s built, not gifted. Every little thing matters. Every brushstroke, every word, every seed you plant — it all counts. The details? They’re everything. You don’t need to make a scene to make magic. Just show up with heart. You want results? Start with care. Start with presence. Every gesture — a touch, a glance, a word — matters. That’s how beauty is built. That’s how you become unforgettable. Don’t rush. Don’t force. Create like a star: with love, intention, and a little sparkle no one can name. That’s how empires rise — quietly, lovingly, and fabulously. So keep going. Keep caring. The spotlight? It’s coming. And baby, you’re already glowing. “I was thought to be stuck up. I wasn’t. I was just sure of myself.” - Bette Davis The Empress from The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Lösche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands-and-star-card-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bb132a16-b745-4729-99fc-0abeb571c159/collage.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Wands and Star Card (Reversed)… - A little “tough love Tarot” on this Two Card Tuesday: Just because you’ve done the work doesn’t guarantee success or recognition. You might feel like you’ve earned your moment, your spotlight—but life doesn’t always deliver it the way you expect. Your passion, effort, and relentless drive can go unseen. But if that lack of acknowledgment dims your inner light or shakes your belief in what's possible, you've already let it win. Take an honest look: your defensiveness or need to constantly prove yourself might be part of what’s holding you back. The truth is, you already carry what you need to shine. You may not need to push so hard, shield yourself so tightly, or seek external validation. Maybe—just maybe—it’s enough to witness your own brilliance and take joy in it, without needing anyone else to confirm it. "Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner."— Lao Tzu The Nine of Wands and The Star (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/36525517-c20d-4310-b891-f2385bed42bc/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands (Reversed)… - When upright, the Four of Wands speaks of celebration, unity, homecoming, and shared joy. A structure built on harmony. But reversed, the structure wobbles. What once felt like sanctuary may now feel suffocating. What seemed stable may show its cracks. You may find yourself scrambling to hold it all together, however - here is where the medicine lies: Let it fall away. Let go of the idea that completion has to look a certain way. Release the grip on traditions that no longer feel alive. You may be clinging to a vision of celebration that belongs to someone else — or a version of yourself that no longer fits. This isn’t a collapse. It’s a conscious clearing. The walls fall not to destroy you, but to free you. Let the framework fall away so something more aligned can rise. “Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” – Eckhart Tolle The Four of Wands (Reversed) from the Biddy Tarot Deck By Brigit Esselmont https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hierophant-reversed-and-the-five-of-cups monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c4cdf170-3843-47bd-8d20-be3617f68ff3/collage.png Card Of The Day - Hierophant (Reversed) and The Five of Cups… - As adults, many of us carry emotional wounds without fully understanding their origins. Often, these burdens stem from childhood experiences—times we were hurt, shamed, or silenced. Take a moment to revisit those memories, not to dwell, but to observe. Think back to moments when you felt small or powerless. In many of those instances, there may have been an authority figure—parent, teacher, caregiver—who used their power in ways that didn’t serve your well-being. Acknowledging that you may have been manipulated, controlled, or simply not protected can bring clarity to the shame, confusion, or guilt that still lingers. Now, picture your younger self in those moments—scared, unsure, and just trying to make sense of the world. Send them love. Say to them: “You are not to blame. You are not broken. You are strong, capable, and deeply loved.” Healing begins when we offer our younger selves the compassion they never received. Facing our present-day struggles becomes easier when we remind the child within us: You deserved better then—and you deserve peace now. “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”— Christopher Germer The Hierophant (Reversed) and The Five of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/29d5c882-8140-4b46-ba31-fb5aa25fbd22/collage.png Card Of The Day - Five of Cups - Reversed… - It’s Monday Funday—though I’ve gotta admit, this one’s been a bit light on the “fun” for me. Still, no matter what curveballs the day throws our way, the best medicine is always a positive mindset. As we fall into fall, let’s keep that glass half full. Put a smile on, focus on what you do have, and stay grounded in solutions. Don’t take things personally—just keep moving forward. You've got this. Glass = half FULL. “If Monday had a face, I’d punch it.” — Unknown "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." — F. Scott Fitzgerald The Five of Cups (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck *with a little Autumn bedazzling! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/66a4dfc0-707a-477e-b960-4301ba2ad2ab/collage.png Card Of The Day - Page of Wands… - This Page of Wands appears as a flicker of inspiration ✨, the first spark of movement , and the untamed curiosity that pulls you forward . But while this card is often associated with the desire to explore , today it asks you to focus — not on the horizon, but on the moment . Think of a cat with a toy . The world may be full of bigger, more dramatic things — birds outside the window , distant sounds , sunbeams shifting across the floor ☀️. But when that toy rolls or wiggles, every ounce of attention locks in . The cat is present. Invested. Totally alive in that moment . You may be tempted to scatter your energy — to chase multiple things at once or abandon one interest for a shinier one ✨. But this Page asks: What if the treasure isn’t out there, but right here, flickering softly, waiting for you to pounce? Like the cat, be fascinated . Be present . Be playfully obsessed . Stay with what has your interest — not out of obligation, but because it lights you up . Invest in the now, not the "maybe someday." ⏳ "Cats teach us that not everything in life needs a reason."– Garrison Keillor The Page of Wands from Cats Rule the Earth Tarot by Catherine Davidson and Thiago Corréa https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-to-awaken-the-weekend monthly 0.5 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f6d1722c-5102-4561-af3d-2a7dc0ad1dc2/collage.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards to Awaken the Weekend… - Feeling a little snoozy as the weekend rolls in? Same here—I could definitely use a jolt of inspiration to wake things up! If you're in need of a spark too, these three cards might just be the caffeine your weekend needs. Drop the inner drama and lower that emotional drawbridge—there’s fun waiting on the other side! Don’t get stuck in analysis paralysis. Instead, jump into something—anything—and watch fresh ideas and adventures unfold like magic. Call up your crew and make some plans—or if everyone’s ghosting, head out solo and stay open to meeting some delightfully weird and wonderful characters. The world’s full of them, and you’re one of them too. Celebrate your quirks, welcome the unexpected, and who knows—this weekend might just turn into the most curious little party you didn’t know you needed. "Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures."— Lovelle Drachman The Reversed Nine of Wands, The Reversed Two of Wands and The Three of Cups from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/5wzrn77247g6a7sb62xm44p98j3g5e monthly 0.5 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7eb4c2bc-1d86-4f22-ab05-fe559a4fcb7b/collage.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - I always feel a lot on this day each year, having been in NYC when the Towers fell. So I choose a card as a wish on this day. Today’s card is Temperance because Temperance stands between extremes. In the wake of pain, it offers healing. In the aftermath of destruction, it suggests balance. It asks us to mix what was once divided: grief and hope, fear and courage, past and future. It pours from one cup to another, endlessly, gently, as if to say: what we lost, and what we still hold, can coexist. Temperance is not forgetting. It is not silence. It is the choice to respond, not with vengeance, but with vision. It is the hard, patient work of transforming anger into action, mourning into meaning, and division into unity. Today, as we remember those we lost, and all that changed, let us invoke Temperance. Let us be the angel on the card—feet on the earth, eyes to the horizon, hands making something new from all that was broken. Truthfully, this is the New York City I remember in days of this sorrow— a city where, in the face of heartbreak, strangers became family, and love rose from the rubble, lighting the way toward healing and renewal. "Out of difficulties grow miracles."— Jean de La Bruyère The Temperance Card - Tarot Art Rendering by So Lazo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0c2481f0-6b53-4352-8914-984b92cf578b/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Wands - Reversed… - How was your Manic Monday? I pulled this card first thing in the morning, and wow — the day just took over. One thing after another came flying at me, and despite all the prep I had done to stay ahead of the chaos, it felt like my efforts only added fuel to the fire. All I could think was: Why does everything have to be harder than it needs to be? And why so much resistance from the very people who could make things easier for all? If you had a day like that too — I feel you. But here's what helped me (and what this card reminded me of): there's always a workaround. Sometimes, the best move is to just throw your hands up, say “Sure, whatever,” and then quietly do it your way. Why waste energy fighting, only to be brushed off? Say yes — then make it work for you. Tuesday is a new day, friends. Do it the way you want. We’ve got this. "Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win."— Max McKeown The Nine of Wands - Reversed from The Sacred Isle Tarot by David Higgins https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-tarot-and-no-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e58d21f5-3cc1-4da9-928c-746bf53e661b/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands (Tarot) and No (Lenormand)… - I’m not usually one to enjoy being told “no,” but the message for this weekend is unmistakable. There’s a time for dreaming big, for gazing toward the horizon and imagining all the beauty and excitement that could be—but this weekend isn’t it. Why waste your time longing for what could be, when there’s so much wonder to discover in what is? Stay grounded. Bring your focus back to the here and now. Inspiration doesn’t always live in far-off fantasies—it often shows up right in front of you. This weekend, sink into the present moment, one breath at a time. Be fully open to the gifts life is offering you right now. Find joy in your current reality, and have fun embracing it for what it is. And if what you see doesn’t thrill you? Shift your perspective. Sometimes the magic isn’t missing—it’s just waiting for you to notice it. "Forever is composed of nows."— Emily Dickinson The Three of Wands from Tarot of the Holy Spectrum by Chase Vorhees and No from Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-amp-reversed-five-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/aa5fd7cc-c0d8-4ed6-9e2d-72eced8351ba/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - Judgement &amp; Reversed Five of Swords… - Can you feel the pull of renewal—the quiet but persistent call to become who you truly are? Something within or beyond is urging you to rise into a more authentic version of yourself. Lately, your actions may have lacked deeper meaning or direction, but if you choose to respond to this call, you’ll find relief from the weight you’ve been carrying. You might be putting on a brave face, but inside, stress and sorrow have taken root. You don’t have to stay trapped in this cycle. Shed the skin of who you were pretending to be. Step through the threshold, and reclaim your brilliance. A brighter, wilder, truer version of you is waiting — cloaked in color, crowned in light, ready to rise. "Rebirth is not about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to who you truly are."— Unknown Judgement and Reversed Five of Swords from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5d36c11-4da0-4734-87cf-e573c6cf5e01/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Tower - Reversed… - That terrifying, unexpected event—the one that shook you to your core—is behind you now, my friend. And truthfully, it hit you hard. It drained you, left you in survival mode, just trying to get through each day. But here’s the truth: you’ve made it through. You’ve been healing. And now, you’re ready to rise—stronger than before, with a power you didn’t even realize you had. Take everything you’ve learned from that storm, and let it propel you forward. You might not know exactly where you're headed yet, but nothing is holding you back anymore. That means you’re free. So go ahead—spread your wings and fly. “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”— Jean de La Bruyère The Tower - Artist Rendering found online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-and-the-key monthly 0.5 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/68de54c7-8ebd-4cac-b6fe-fabd6d23582d/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Fool and The Key… - Curiouser and Curiouser, indeed! This weekend, let curiosity be your compass and wonder your constant companion. The world is teeming with magic—twinkling just beyond the veil of the ordinary—and if you dare to wander off the well-trodden path, you might tumble headfirst into something delightfully unexpected. While others rush about in a dizzying flurry of to-do lists and distractions, you, dear dreamer, are being called elsewhere… to follow the hush-hush whispers of the universe into places uncharted and marvelously mad. There’s something waiting for you there—something you don’t yet know you need. A secret door, a Cheshire grin, a teacup-sized revelation. This curious little gift you’ve received is no ordinary token; it’s a key. A key to new realms, richer reflections, and whimsies yet to be imagined. So don’t be afraid to get lost this weekend. Dance with the unexpected. Chase the impossible. Because in the Wonderland of your life, the most magical things happen when you let go and fall. You won’t regret it. Quite the contrary… you might just find exactly what you weren’t looking for. “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. To which the Cheshire Cat wisely replied, “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.” - Lewis Carroll - Alice In Wonderland The Fool from the Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy and The Key from the Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/767pn4zg22r6kmgf37fn5275ynraem monthly 0.5 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1c5b8b43-69a6-4b06-beda-88d3e57aa3d6/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The Empress arrives to remind you of the incredible power that lives within you—the power to grow, to nurture, to bring beauty, love, and abundance into the world simply by being you. Whether you’re birthing ideas, healing your heart, or building something from the ground up, you are in a season of becoming. And trust me—you are doing better than you think. This card is your divine permission slip to stop doubting your worth. You are not too much. You are not behind. You are not broken. You are becoming—and that is a sacred process. So let yourself bloom. Surround yourself with what nourishes your soul: creativity, nature, music, softness, pleasure, and space. Make room to receive. Make room to rest. Make room to grow. You are the garden. You are the muse. You are the Empress. “No one is you, and that is your power.”— Dave Grohl The Empress - Artists Rendering online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-judgement-tarot-and-bear-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/124b5014-6877-4eae-8806-80f95beff3de/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Judgement (Tarot) and Bear (Lenormand)… - Someone may be trying to take charge of your weekend plans, but remember—they can't make you do anything you're not up for. Right now, you're craving a break from everything that feels heavy or important. Why does every second of your life have to be meaningful or productive? Maybe this weekend, you’re just not in the mood for that kind of pressure. Maybe you just want to have fun. And that’s completely valid. So go ahead—tell that well-meaning but pushy friend or loved one to circle back on Monday. Let yourself unplug, drift, and enjoy without guilt, expectations, or consequences. Anything that is important enough will still be there snarling at you on Monday. Submit to your own version of bliss. Isn’t that what weekends are for? "Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured."— Gordon B. Hinckley Reversed Judgement from Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy and The Bear from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/02fabf4f-d15c-440f-8d10-d9c6ffeab135/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands - Reversed… - You’ve built something stable — or so it appears. The structure is sound, the celebrations have happened, the harmony is outwardly intact. But beneath the surface, the rhythm feels rehearsed. Predictable. Stale. Well - question the foundation. Who decided this was your home, your path, your definition of success? Whose voice celebrates the milestones — yours, or someone else’s? Balance, in this form, may have become a cage. Perhaps it’s time to disrupt the comfort, not for the sake of chaos, but for the sake of truth. This is your permission to rattle the frame — not destroy it, but shake it. Let what’s weak fall away. Let what’s real endure. Let this be your quiet rebellion - a gentle riot. The balance you’re meant to find won’t come from returning to what was — it will come from daring to disrupt what no longer serves you and others. “When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.”— Tuli Kupferberg The Four of Wands (Reversed) from The Divine Feminine Tarot by Cocorrina https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/star-reversed-and-six-of-wands monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6f1c232c-1083-4920-aa62-57eb9c583553/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Star (Reversed) and Six of Wands… - We all experience days when our inner light dims and a sense of defeat takes over. Whether it’s discouragement, a lack of motivation, or simply feeling uninspired, these moments can weigh heavily on us. But it’s crucial to recognize when you’re caught in this downward spiral—because often, others see a strength in you that you may have forgotten. Sometimes, just a reminder from someone who believes in you or a reflection on your past achievements can lift you out of the fog. So take a moment: think of the victories you've had or connect with those who truly know and value your spirit. This feeling will pass. You carry a spark that others admire and need. Stay strong—you’ve got this. "Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido Qubein The Star (Reversed) and The Six of Wands from Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nhh9wbmmn4mham98sh3bxtejw767cs monthly 0.5 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/734b803b-e927-4267-9fff-dd3a6491868d/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers - Reversed… - Tension has surfaced in your partnership in an unexpected way. Underneath the surface, unspoken feelings may be building — perhaps resentment, disappointment, or quiet emotional distance. One of you may feel unseen or undervalued, or there may be a truth that’s been too difficult to voice. While it's tempting to look away or shut down, now is the time to lean in. Resist the urge to place blame or retreat into silence. Instead, reflect honestly: What role have I played in this disconnection? This isn’t about fault — it’s about understanding. Healing begins when both people feel acknowledged, but someone has to lead with vulnerability. Today may have been heavy, but it's behind you now. Tomorrow brings a clean slate. Step into it with open eyes and an open heart — you just might find the clarity and connection you’ve been needing. "The course of true love never did run smooth." — William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Lovers (Reversed) - Art by Elizabeth Ford https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-and-reversed-justice monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3adb0c29-bd35-4bf7-b2ac-a4493b96864a/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords and Reversed Justice… - You might be setting off on a journey in search of a better environment—one where you feel safe and supported. Although peace and welcoming opportunities lie ahead, you may still feel disoriented upon arrival. The truth is, you’ve changed. The way you think about people, situations, and life as a whole has shifted. What once felt right may now seem completely off, and things you once avoided might now feel aligned. Your inner compass has been recalibrated, and you're seeing the world through a new lens—for a reason. So, if what you thought you wanted is waiting for you but no longer feels right, that’s okay. Don’t hesitate to shake things up until it all genuinely fits who you are now. “Changing your values doesn’t make you a hypocrite—it makes you honest about who you are now.”— Brené Brown The Six of Swords and Reversed Justice from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/12f27a76-e4ce-4aee-a273-f3037d2eff26/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles… - Thursday Mid-Day Pep Talk from the Cards - - Take a moment to close your eyes and remember a time when everything felt aligned — when what you needed was within reach and your confidence was unshakable. Think back to that vibrant version of yourself, full of joy, bright hope, and fearless energy. Now open your eyes, friends — that spark, that powerful you, is still right there beneath the surface. So let them out! Let that bold, colorful self take the lead today. Channel that memory, that magic, into whatever you’re doing right now. Don’t tuck away your shine — strut, play, and let the world see what you’re made of. Happy Thursday! "In a world of pigeons, be a peacock." – Unknown The Nine of Pentacles from Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-reversed-and-ace-of-cups monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1b470361-cdf6-4e98-b384-90d69dd27bed/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles (Reversed) and Ace of Cups… - Hey Queens – Sometimes the real strength lies in surrendering control—not over your entire kingdom, but just enough to see the new possibilities waiting for you. You don’t have to carry the weight of everyone else’s world on your shoulders. And honestly, why should you? Constantly working to uphold a certain lifestyle can drain your spirit. Letting go—even just a little—can open the door to something deeper. Emotional fulfillment is out there, and it might not come from people or possessions, but from a place of pure love and true peace. So, what’s stopping you? Step away from the throne. Set down the crown. Open yourself to something far greater than you ever imagined. “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” – Rumi The Queen of Pentacles (Reversed) and the Ace of Cups from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-amp-page-of-cups monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/79a9f0ea-c28f-4f8a-8d3a-752f0a8668a1/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords &amp; Page of Cups… - What someone may have taken from you hasn’t truly touched the core of who you are. In truth, you’re lighter without the weight of what they tried to sneak away with. Your curious, creative spirit is meant for a far more vibrant life—one free from the gray, deceptive energy they brought. They might believe they’ve gotten away with something, but others saw their actions and understand the real story. Embrace your freedom like a child on holiday—joyful, unburdened, and wide open to the beauty ahead. Life is brighter now that they’re no longer in your space. "Walking away from a deceiver doesn’t mean you lost them—it means you found your worth."– Unknown The Seven of Swords and the Page of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/163953ea-69ae-4bf2-af64-53ebef1b4204/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Judgement (Reversed)… - You are not who you once were—but you are not yet who you’re becoming. There is a part of you that knows change is necessary. You may feel the rumble of it beneath the surface—old patterns shedding, beliefs cracking, truths rising like embers. But instead of leaping into the fire of rebirth, the Phoenix within you lies still, eyes open, heart wary. Though still, you are not stagnant. The Phoenix waits not because it is weak, but because it is wise. You are gathering strength, insight, and self-trust for the leap ahead. Meditate on your inner Phoenix. What does your personal fire look like? What are you ready to burn away—and what is longing to rise? “From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring.”— J.R.R. Tolkien The Judgement Card Reversed - image found on the Astromatrix Tarot Site https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/28ew8jy7f4jz272lg8whxtdn69e5xd monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/30313efe-e112-4783-b94b-4f29a462117d/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - Do not cast your wish upon a star — no, instead - turn your heart to the Moon. When you wish on the Moon, you are not asking for certainty — you are surrendering to the unknown. You are saying: “Let the path unfold, even if I cannot see it.” The moon guides you not with clarity, but with mystery. The Moon cycles — waxing, waning — just like your hopes. She reminds you that growth is not linear. Sometimes your wish must first dissolve before it can re-form. Sometimes the answer comes not in brightness, but in dreams, symbols, and half-understood signs. The path stretches ahead, between the towers of certainty and confusion. Your wish, made in moonlight, will not come with guarantees. But it will come with magic. “Wishes are memories coming from our future.” – Rainer Maria Rilke The Moon from Deck of Luminaries Tarot by Alex & Chris Lumain https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-and-the-reversed-ace-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ef308202-12ec-478b-b870-37bb58760b14/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands and The Reversed Ace of Pentacles… - Someone with an almost incendiary power has placed a tempting offer before you—one that glows with promise. And yet, you hesitate. Do you truly want this? What once looked like gold now flickers with the warning signs of a slow-burning trap. The heat is building, pressing you to make a move, and already, the sweat is forming. But pause—are you about to step into a flame that’s not your own? This path may serve their ambition, not your growth. You deserve space to expand, to burn brightly on your own terms—not to be consumed by someone else's blaze. Whatever’s being offered, it hides too many smoldering pitfalls. Maybe it’s wiser to walk away before you're scorched. "Fire is never a gentle master."– Proverb The King of Wands and the Reversed Ace of Pentacles from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lr6d5cebmgtn5l8ejsm89a2y2899b3 monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/69e6780c-0d53-4d37-afd8-b5262a130c95/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Today’s energy has been inviting you to rise into a more elevated version of yourself. Did you hear it call? Imagine you are standing before a great stained glass window—tall, ancient, and luminous. By itself, the glass is cold and fragmented: jagged reds, sorrowful blues, muted golds. From one angle, it’s chaos. But as light pours through, the pieces awaken. What once seemed broken now tells a coherent story. You're being called to look at your life not as scattered events or isolated choices, but as a mosaic. The past, in all its pain and grace, is not a weight but a window—if you allow the light of understanding, compassion, and truth to shine through it. You are not just remembering; you are re-membering—putting the pieces back together into something transcendent. This is the moment when the soul hears its name and rises. “Rediscovery is not about changing who you are, but remembering who you’ve always been.” – Unknown The Judgement Card from designed by ArtisticsMeasure https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/60543f2b-dbb2-41e2-b005-d6d4f1d37728/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords - Reversed… - We're constantly bombarded with information—emails, texts, news updates, social media posts. Everywhere we turn, someone is sharing their opinion, encouraged by the platforms that give them a voice. As we take in this steady stream of perspectives—some helpful, others harmful—it’s easy to let these outside voices shape how we think about ourselves and the world. But remember: your mind is only a prison if you allow it to be. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the negativity and noise, maybe it’s time to put up your umbrella. Step back. Unplug. Give yourself permission not to engage. You have the right to protect your peace. Don’t let external voices become internal limitations. You deserve the freedom to think clearly and kindly—especially toward yourself. "You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you."— Dan Millman The Eight of Swords from The Modern Witch Tarot Deck by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-hierophant-and-reversed-king-of-cups monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a1c7dd5f-0506-4573-9ed5-0f13edf23b72/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Hierophant and Reversed King of Cups… - Reflecting on our life experiences can be challenging—especially when we begin to see just how many pivotal moments were shaped by being misled, manipulated, or disappointed by those we loved and trusted most. It’s particularly painful when we realize that some of these people had the power to enrich our world, but instead chose to harm or diminish it. These experiences leave lasting marks on us, shaping our identity in subtle and profound ways. But today offers an opportunity for something different—radical forgiveness. Begin by making a list of those who hurt you the most. Rather than revisiting those memories with anger or sorrow, write each person a letter of thanks. Thank them for the unintended lessons: for showing you who you don’t want to become, how you choose not to behave, and what you now know you are capable of rising above. Close each letter with the words: “With radical forgiveness and deep gratitude,” followed by your name. You can choose what to do with these letters—keep them, burn them, or simply let them be. Let the act of writing be a doorway to clarity, healing, and the quiet power of release. “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.”— Paul Boese The Reversed Hierophant and the Reversed King of Cups from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-tarot-amp-whip-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6a0c56d2-8faa-40b8-b1b7-3c5e7b7f35f2/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords (Tarot) &amp; Whip (Lenormand)… - Exhaustion, overwhelm, heartbreak, and emotional pain—these are the very things we’re being called to confront this weekend. Deep breath. It’s time to face the wounds we've been carrying and find a way to finally let them go so we can begin again. Don’t expect others to easily grasp what this process means for you; that understanding won’t come without effort. Sometimes, we need to get angry enough to reclaim our lives. We must speak our truth—shout it if we have to. Scream, vent, cry out—whatever it takes. Stir things up if that’s what it takes to return to inner peace. You’ve earned the right to release the negative energy that’s been holding you captive. Crack the whip - End the cycle. Honestly, just thinking about it is exhausting—but we can do this. And when we do, our minds will breathe in a whole new kind of freedom. Cycles persist until you decide to interrupt them with conscious action."— Brianna Wiest The Ten of Swords from the Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG and the Whip from the Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8d4lxkr46bf4mz9mh5chthf3x5zygn monthly 0.5 2025-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6c5e8055-171e-4319-8e6f-7e2e6e56ae98/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - After last night’s dalliance with the Strawberry Moon, I pulled this beauty this morning and the energy has resonated deeply for me today! The depths of your inner world call to you with a quiet, mysterious pull—like the Moon’s shadowed face gazing back through the dark. In her stillness, you're invited to unearth the hidden parts of yourself—the wild truths, the secret longings, the voices you’ve silenced. Under her gentle illumination, your subconscious finds safe passage. The doubts you carry are merely passing clouds, not truths. The Moon reminds you: you are a being in flux, and every version of you—raw, radiant, uncertain—is worthy of expression. Step boldly into the night of your own becoming. Authenticity takes courage, but sometimes you must venture into the unknown to truly meet yourself. “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”– Carl Jung The Moon - Online Image - Do you know what deck this is from? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/5n8f44arzl4b23glk7x8jaybdbyg8a monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6e066abb-7f0d-40de-aaea-baef1b36c26b/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - I turned my heart to the Strawberry Moon and asked her what she most wished for us. With a shimmer in her light she offered us the Temperance Card and she whispered, “To awaken your higher alignment with the living magic of the world around you.” We are woven for greatness, destined to wear crowns made not of gold, but of truth and stardust. Yet those crowns remain just out of reach until we learn the sacred art of balance — of harmonizing the brightest threads of who we are with the beautiful storm that surrounds us. In the moon-kissed weeks ahead, step gently into the enchantment of possibility. Let yourself believe that life can be vivid, intentional, and full of wonder. Know this: it is steadiness — not stillness — that holds the spell to unlock your full essence. Move with intention. Honor your rhythm. Craft your flow with care. For when balance is found, the power of the Strawberry Moon will no longer be something you call upon — it will rise through you, shaping every motion into magic. "The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do."— Tahereh Mafi The Temperance Card - Tarot Online Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-and-reversed-strength monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b94da06a-fe33-495f-9c37-b61ee9c4c2ea/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man and Reversed Strength… - Feeling a bit tangled up today? If life seems to be closing in like a slow-growing vine, hold tight—even if you find yourself completely upside down. This could be the moment that calls you back to your inner strength. It might be time to reimagine what it truly means to stand in your own power. Maybe things have gotten so intense that only a full shift in perspective can remind you of the fire within—the deep conviction you carry for yourself and those you love. This may be a tough stretch, but it's one that can bring you back to your well of resilience, compassion, and purpose. Hang in there… "You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice." — Bob Marley The Hanged Man and The Strength Card (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/jr5zgtfjkpnc8k6btpdkdk4ykrn94e monthly 0.5 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9caf0590-7ff8-4197-9c14-917ee4d70e84/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords - Reversed… - Hey Queens — You've been navigating some seriously treacherous terrain lately, more out of survival than choice. But in the process, you've mastered the art of using your mind—and other subtle tools—to outplay even the craftiest opponents. You've picked up the skill of manipulation, and while it’s been effective, it’s not who you truly are. Don’t mistake this sharpened survival instinct for your authentic self. The real power lies in knowing when to walk away. Sometimes, the only way to avoid getting bitten is to step out of the game entirely. Watch your back—something (or someone) dark is circling. Just because you can handle them doesn’t mean you should. It’s time to exit the arena and reclaim the power that’s always been yours—pure, fierce, and unshakable truth. "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die." — Friedrich Nietzsche The Queen of Swords - Tarot Flash Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-amp-two-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ba0163ef-7ce8-4011-99e9-24e828c186b4/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords &amp; Two of Pentacles… - Well honey, something definitely stirred the pot today, and now you’re sitting there like Rose trying to solve a logic puzzle—confused, frazzled, and maybe ready to throw a cheesecake at someone. Feeling overwhelmed? Overstimulated? Or just plain over it? Take a breath, darling… and ask yourself: What would Dorothy do? She’d roll her eyes, drop a sarcastic comment sharper than her shoulder pads, and carry on with quiet dignity (and a side of existential dread). What about Blanche? Oh, she’d toss on a satin robe, fluff her hair, and purr, “Honey, if life hands you lemons, just find a man who owns a citrus grove.” Then she'd strut right out the door—shopping bag in hand. So…what will you do? Whatever it is, remember: Life might throw you into the deep end, but you? You’re more Miami Beach than meltdown. So turn around, shake it off, and soak in that sunshine. “Fasten your seat belts, slut puppies!” - Sophia (Estelle Getty) Golden Girls Tarot Deck (I couldn’t resist the write up - it’s been that kind of day…) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a5j8ey9paswmemelhczazknht7hxa9 monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f3e3384f-1b21-4d3e-b1d5-f8fa8ffd1906/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - In the velvet hush of your dreams, the High Priestess emerges from a glimmering mist, her eyes twin moons shimmering with ancient knowing. Draped in robes woven from midnight and starlight, she beckons you forward with a smile that flickers like candlelight in the dark. From beneath a veil of sacred silence, she offers you something impossibly juicy—a pomegranate split open like a secret, its ruby seeds glistening with promise. "Taste," she whispers, her voice a ripple in the ether. "Within lies truth sweeter than desire, and knowledge too wild for waking." As your lips touch the fruit, the dream deepens, and your soul begins to remember. When you awaken, honor the dream by giving it form—etch its symbols into words, for what is remembered becomes a doorway. Through this act, the dream's magic is anchored in the realm of the living, where its wisdom can unfold and guide the soul’s quiet unfolding. “The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the soul.” – Carl Jung The High Priestess - Art by Lauren Oberlin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/d4ee6mll2fnbyyt2s6gxse5kar4ytx monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c637e909-f9cd-4972-b699-2e9569b08def/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - In the quiet stillness of dawn, a golden glow breaks across the horizon—not just light, but a symbol of nobility that transcends titles and crowns. It radiates from within those who lead with integrity, who uplift others with kindness, and who stand unwavering in the face of adversity. This glow is not earned by conquest, but by compassion; not by power, but by purpose. It reminds us that true nobility lies in the choices we make daily—to rise, to serve, and to shine with honor even when no one is watching. In that golden glow, we see the light of human greatness—humble, steady, and profoundly inspiring. Let this glow surround you today and always as you continue to rest in your undeniable grace. Happy Saturday. "Nobility is not a scepter or a crown; it is the quiet strength of conscience."— Unknown The Emperor - Tarot art by Sadie Smiley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-reversed-tarot-amp-the-sun-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5cc82878-8bb0-449a-ab34-70dc306a8e51/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords Reversed (Tarot) &amp; The Sun (Lenormand)… - I have to admit—I laughed out loud when I pulled these cards this morning. I'm currently down the shore (as we say in Jersey), but the weather is stubbornly gloomy, and life feels similarly overcast—clouded by the emotional storms of others. All I want is a moment of sunshine to revive my spirit. Instead, this weekend feels full of doubt—like we're wandering in the dark, questioning our choices and whether the universe is truly on our side. What we’re really craving is the SUN—its warmth, its affirmation, the light that reminds us we are seen, valued, and moving in the right direction. We need to be recharged. So if the sun isn’t showing up for you either, find your own light. Bring warmth into your actions, your space, your interactions. Celebrate yourself as if the sun were shining. Sometimes, that light has to come from within. “The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.” — Henry Ward Beecher The Six of Swords (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein and The Sun from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9d70b80f-7b12-46e8-9be4-16f7d1d8063e/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups… - Did you feel it today? Could you sense it stirring in your heart? The golden opportunity you’ve been waiting for is finally beginning to take shape. You might be experiencing a mix of emotions in this moment, but there’s no doubt—this is your time to leap in without hesitation. Immerse yourself in the possibility that you were meant for the abundance this journey holds. Envision an adventure that brings light to the most radiant parts of your soul. You are worthy of this. So dive in—and trust that when you rise to the surface, many of your dreams will have started to come true. “Opportunities are like the ocean—vast, deep, and full of hidden treasures, but only revealed to those brave enough to dive in.”— Unknown The Ace of Cups - Image by Cassandra at San Antonio Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lf9sjwcy5l3pkhcyewzt8z2j569g44 monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9e3aeab9-0f3e-4bf6-a866-87f9df5d3506/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - Authority and leadership don't need to be one-dimensional. The way you lead can be vibrant and multifaceted. Your quiet strength and dignified presence offer a powerful example of what authentic leadership can look like. When creating lasting stability for yourself and those around you, do it in a way that reflects who you truly are. By staying true to your essence, your power will emerge like radiant folk art—alive with color, meaning, and connection to the world around you. "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."– Warren Bennis The Emperor from Le tarot de la bonne aventure by Lady Lorelei https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-amp-ten-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3da7102b-09eb-4b7f-891d-f79277d5645d/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands &amp; Ten of Swords… - When I pulled these cards this morning, I thought, “Welp… something intense is definitely on the way.” And sure enough, some disappointing and seriously frustrating news landed. But here’s the truer message coming through—no matter how much strength, wisdom, and leadership you bring to the table… no matter how powerfully you show up in everything you do, sometimes things just don’t go your way. You can sit in the sting of it—grieve the unfairness, question the why—or you can choose the scarier path: accepting it for what it is. Because this one moment? It doesn’t define you. It doesn’t take away your power, your insight, or your value. Even if the world isn’t recognizing it right now, it’s still yours. And remember—there’s always something brighter ahead. Maybe this isn’t happening to you. Maybe, just maybe, it’s happening for you. “Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson The King of Wands and The Ten of Swords from the Horror Tarot Deck by Todd Alcott https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6013485f-0b01-44bb-a753-47e6543d913a/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups (Reversed)… - Stop stressing over the choices in front of you, and don’t let anyone pressure you into thinking you have to resolve everything right now. For today, give yourself permission to exist in the in-between — let go of the need to decide. See what happens when you take a break by fully embracing uncertainty. Allow the discomfort of not knowing the “right” path to become a quiet space where you can simply be, free from the weight of what’s next. Invite ambiguity to your Monday night like an old friend — pour it a glass of wine and unwind. You don’t need to have the answers tonight. In fact, by creating this gentle pause of indecision, you might just clear your mind and open your heart to what truly matters. “I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.”— Tommy Cooper The Reversed Seven of Cups from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-tarot-and-tower-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f391ebbd-7119-446c-93fd-61d398d245af/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords (Tarot) and Tower (Lenormand)… - The forecast this weekend may be overcast, but the real storm is within. Internally, we're grappling with deep questions; externally, we’re running on empty. The truth is unavoidable: we’re at a point where survival means prioritizing what we truly need and moving forward with purpose. More than anything, this moment demands a reckoning—a call to establish firm, unapologetic boundaries. This isn’t just about self-care; it’s about reclaiming authority over our own lives. Let this weary weekend mark the turning point—a time to rebuild our foundation. From here on, we treat ourselves like a fortress: guarded, resilient, and unshakable. It's time to fortify. "The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none."– Unknown The Five of Swords from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua and Tower from the Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3ce98759-3324-464e-9114-9d89e9facf72/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Wands… - In this situation, it's completely reasonable to feel cautious, and approaching it carefully is a wise and healthy choice. You deserve to have all the facts and the reassurance that your progress won’t be undone. At the same time, be mindful not to go overboard with self-protection. You don’t want to miss out on the unexpected joys that life may have in store. So, gather the clarity you need to feel secure, but allow yourself to stay open to the pleasant surprises along the way. “Keep your guard up, but don’t build a wall so high that no one can climb it.” – Unknown The Nine of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6be25fdf-73c6-4fcc-be3e-55c083e013f4/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… - The journey to financial freedom is often unclear and difficult to navigate. Even when you're heading in the right direction, unexpected challenges can arise and throw you off course. If you find yourself feeling stuck or discouraged in your pursuit of financial security, take a step back and reflect on the progress you've already made. This pause can reignite your motivation and help you regain focus. What feels like an insurmountable setback may actually be an opportunity to reassess your approach and build a stronger path forward. Take a deep breath—give yourself a moment—the clarity you need will come. "The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms." — Chris Brogan The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from the As Above/So Below Tarot Deck by Woody Batts https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-empress-amp-knight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/485479ff-1fcf-47e6-8256-69aca302a318/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Empress &amp; Knight of Swords… - You’re gliding forward like a feather carried by the wind, guided by the clarity and strength of your focused mind. There’s no room for creative blocks—you’re moving, and momentum is on your side. If the right idea hasn’t arrived yet, trust that it will. Let go of past criticism; it no longer defines or confines you. Shake off any negativity that was projected onto you. Those who once seemed to hold power over your path have faded, and now, nothing stands between you and your goals. "The feather teaches us to let go, to rise above, and to trust the wind."– Unknown The Empress (Reversed) and the Knight of Swords from Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b583de87-6d12-43c0-a7d9-4efb8a9dfedd/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Swords… - You're no stranger to tackling steep challenges, but recently the climb has felt overwhelming. Today, though, a spark of inspiration arrives—an idea with the power to shift everything. Seize this illuminating insight and explore how it can guide you through the struggle and lift you higher. Fuel this breakthrough with your own resolve, and it could become the key to your transformation. Let this golden notion become your secret salvation. “The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson The Ace of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2025-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a329a368-4e16-47b3-8378-e8acbfe99158/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords… - It's perfectly fine to withdraw into your cozy sanctuary today and allow yourself to rest. You've been running on empty, and the weariness is beginning to dim your natural light. Think of your heart as a delicate baby bird—deserving of gentle care and tender protection. Give yourself permission to turn inward, so your spirit can fully renew. Soon, your heart will take flight once more. Happy Saturday! “It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to be. You’re still growing in the quiet.”— Morgan Harper Nichols The Four of Swords from The Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-tarot-amp-snake-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f9b94de7-7483-439a-a27c-98b38aa8e263/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords (Tarot) &amp; Snake (Lenormand)… - This weekend brings a haze of uncertainty, leaving us paralyzed by hesitation. Nothing feels quite right, and a deep, anxious fear stirs whenever we’re faced with a decision. At the heart of this turmoil lies a hidden threat—a deceitful, toxic presence lurking beneath the surface, quietly working against us. It’s time to recognize this snake in the grass and remove it from our path. Doing so will bring clarity and restore our confidence to move forward with purpose. You don’t need to see this person to know who it is—your intuition already does. Trust that inner knowing, take steps to distance yourself, and you’ll feel the tension begin to lift. "Even a snake in the grass has a shadow." — Proverb The Two of Swords from Todd Alcott’s Horror Tarot & The Snake from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a2592f91-36c0-45b2-aa5e-cc811bc726a9/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles… - Hello Queens — take a moment today to rest fully in your power by doing something that makes you feel like the radiant soul you are! Not sure what that looks like for you? The possibilities are endless, but whatever you choose, let it be indulgent, intentional, and worthy of your brilliance. Savor the experience with all your senses. Embrace the richness of your life — squeeze every last drop of sweetness from it and sip the beautiful wine you've created. “True luxury is being able to own your time—to do what you want, when you want.”— Unknown The Queen of Pentacles from the Gothic Art Nouveau Tarot by Matt Hughes https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gjdrsmxn2c44yh8zfbkm9chck882jl monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7fd9fd50-d152-4a10-9781-16f9d1eaa339/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - The old saying, "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't," is deeply flawed. Why remain in a toxic situation just to avoid the possibility of facing another? Yes, the unknown carries risk—but it also holds the potential for freedom. Staying in silent misery out of fear isn’t strength; it’s surrender. And from experience, I can tell you: the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave. Whatever form your “smiling demon” takes, you have the power to walk away. And if you encounter something worse, you have the strength to free yourself again. You are not powerless. You have agency over your life. Don’t let anyone drag you deeper into the flames. Choose yourself. Choose liberation. "Familiar pain is still pain."– Unknown The Devil - Tarot Card Digital Art by Philip Anders - Fine Art America https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-and-reversed-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fd223b87-b91f-4626-8918-79b6a0c4156d/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Judgement and Reversed Three of Wands… - You don’t need to chase distant dreams or wait for some far-off moment for your desires to take shape. Instead, direct your creative energy inward — toward yourself — and you’ll begin to see the transformation already unfolding. Let go of the belief that what you seek is out of reach. Trust that by freeing your inner spirit, you’re already in the process of creating it. The magic within you is eager to guide you toward your most authentic path. You don’t have to go anywhere else to experience the freedom life is offering you — it’s already right here. Happy Tuesday, magic ones! “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman Judgement and Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/47a3938e-104e-44e6-8d38-57c6be72824b/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords… - Whether you are on a figurative or metaphorical journey - travel light, dear friends. You're clearly heading toward a brighter path, with meaningful and beautiful experiences ahead. You're not alone—you’re surrounded by support and protection. Let go of fear and welcome ease. This journey offers a chance for deeper insight and a more radiant version of yourself. Keep moving forward, and release what no longer serves you along the way. Happy travels! "He who would travel happily must travel light." - Antoine De Saint-Exupéry The Six of Swords from the Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thompson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-reversed-amp-queen-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/50a9907d-1f02-4889-9fed-5b3ca7e9300b/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups (Reversed) &amp; Queen of Cups (Reversed)… - Here’s a perfect example of how your deck knows best and will absolutely be sure that you understand this. I pulled the King of Cups (Reversed) this morning and I was like, “Ugh - I don’t know…I just want a different message for my day!” So I put it back and shuffled and pulled again and there was the Queen of Cups (Reversed) staring back at me. I literally said to my deck out loud - “Okay! Fine. I get it”. Whatever it is you are up to - don’t lead with emotion - take the feeling out of it. Your life right now calls for logic, strategy and action - not heart. Your heart will naturally be connected to all you do, but sometimes, it doesn’t need to be at the forefront of what you do. Note taken…..sigh…. "Don't make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions." – Unknown The King of Cups (Reversed) & The Queen of Cups (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands-amp-eight-of-cups monthly 0.5 2025-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0c907a02-2951-435e-a6a9-a1398d3157d8/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Wands &amp; Eight of Cups… - You have stood as a fierce guardian at the gates of your sacred realm, shielding the wonder you’ve nurtured with unwavering strength. Your efforts have not been in vain—for within your care, something luminous has blossomed, yearning to flourish. Yet, in your valiant defense, you’ve turned from the quiet whispers of your own heart, where shadowy fears still dwell in silence. Now, the universe beckons you to release what no longer sings in harmony with your soul. But remember—what you’ve grown is rare, enchanted, and it calls for your full dedication in return. Let your emotions flow like moonlight into your actions; there lies your true magic. When you dare to look within, not with fear but with wonder, you will see only stardust and spellwork. You will remember what has always been true: you are, and have always been, a unicorn. Sweet dreams, magical creatures! “The unicorn is a lonely creature... it lives in a world that is not made for it.”— Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn The Nine of Wands and The Eight of Cups from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/571a296f-7efb-4698-9a3d-ecbfc7604003/collage.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles… - Your journey is driven by purpose, and your noble heart is eager to press on—but take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve already come and to thoughtfully consider the path ahead. As you gaze forward, you’ll see peaks and valleys, unexpected turns and challenges—but don’t be discouraged. Look back at the road behind you and recognize the strength it took to get here. You’ve overcome so much already, and you’re more than prepared for what lies ahead. Embrace the resilience and wisdom that have carried you to this point. Let that power guide every step forward with bold, unshakable confidence. Happy Monday, warriors! “The struggles along your path are meant to shape you, not break you.” – Robin Sharma The Knight of Pentacles from The Lotus Tarot - Art by Angie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-cups-tarot-amp-letter-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6f87e5fc-bc9b-4fde-90b5-8c90581e0c27/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Two of Cups (Tarot) &amp; Letter (Lenormand)… - You're basking in the warmth, love, and healing energy of someone else’s presence—it’s nothing short of magical. But this heart-expanding moment is also stirring up tender thoughts of someone (or a few people) who once meant the world to you, though time and distance have crept in. So… why not reach out? Rekindle that connection and remind them of the powerful bond you once shared. Sure, a quick text or DM works—but imagine the impact of something more heartfelt and creative. Write to them! A handwritten note or whimsical card can bring comfort in a way digital words just can’t. Make it an artful expression—craft something personal, something beautiful. And prepare yourself—the love you send is likely to come rushing back your way. “I have written a lot of love letters to the people that I love in my life. It's sweet to be able to keep that, like a tangible letter, and I want to give that to people.” - Lana Condor The Two of Cups from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua & Letter from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-seven-of-swords-amp-the-moon monthly 0.5 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/740b40a0-7e65-45e5-8520-53b7c1ddbeea/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Seven of Swords &amp; The Moon… - The mask has slipped, and that ever-smiling, trusted companion has shown their true colors—what a twist in your tale! But don’t see this as a dreadful detour. No, no! Consider it an invitation to dive headfirst into the wild, uncharted waters of your soul, lantern in hand and wonder in heart. Let those tender feelings you’ve kept tucked away come dancing to the surface. Who knows what curious longings and peculiar little creatures you’ve been harboring in the attic of your spirit? Let them stretch, yawn, and scamper into the light! There’s something oddly delightful—and deliciously revealing—about discovering the true face of someone you thought you had neatly figured out. So go ahead, revel in the odd magic of it all. “If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass The Seven of Swords (Reversed) and the Moon from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-tarot-amp-woman-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d0c9443b-9008-4eed-86d2-031fa5c781f2/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands (Tarot) &amp; Woman (Lenormand)… - A spell of creativity swirls in the ether, shimmering with potential — yet a flicker of uncertainty dances in its wake. Do not let this tension cast a shadow over your weekend, nor allow the rush of time to sweep you past the garden of small wonders. Pause. Breathe in the scent of possibility. The blossoms of this enchanted endeavor have already opened their petals; soon, they shall be ripe for harvest. What you need now is a sacred moment with a wise soul — an old companion whose presence soothes your spirit and sharpens your vision. Their magic lies in helping you anchor your dreams, and reminding you that what’s coming isn’t just exciting... it’s destined. “Could it be? Yes, it could. Something's coming, something good, If I can wait.” - Tony in West Side Story - Stephen Sondheim The Three of Wands from The Queen Alice Tarot by Dame Darcy and Woman from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gxsr53b9r255pmebh8pyly4zg684hl monthly 0.5 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d19411b7-4dbd-42b1-801b-bca96a15f935/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - A lot of people crave positions of power, but only a few are truly suited for that kind of leadership. Power has a way of revealing—and sometimes distorting—who we really are, especially if we step into it without clear, honest intentions. If you feel the pull to take charge or rise to the top, it’s worth pausing to reflect on your deepest motivation. Just because we might see solutions more clearly than others doesn’t automatically mean we’re the right ones to lead. Maybe we are—but the real question is: Do we have the strength and integrity to lead for the collective good, rather than for our own desires or ego? Before making moves and taking control, make sure you can answer that honestly. “The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.”—Edmund Burke The Emperor from The Illuminated Tarot by Caitlin Keegan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/882056f9-99fd-41f5-a1ef-dd77fceae1f9/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess - Reversed… - I had one of those days where my self-image took a hit — caught in a loop of scrutinizing my body, mourning the way it once looked and felt. And at this stage in life, it’s easy to believe I’ll never see that version again. But then I remembered: we, as women, are conditioned from the very beginning to critique and compare our appearance, no matter our age. So, was I ever truly content? Right then, a card appeared — a timely reminder of my why. It snapped me back. These feelings? They’re not entirely mine. They’re a product of a culture that thrives on keeping us fixated on our bodies, our hair, our faces — all to distract us from something far more powerful: the beauty and force that lives within. That sacred feminine intuition — it’s not just real, it’s revolutionary. It’s our secret weapon. And we are the ones who wield it. So when you feel yourself spiraling, give that warrior inside you some grace. Know that these lies only have power if we choose to believe them. Refuse to buy into the BS. Stand tall in your truth. And let your inner knowing shake the foundations of everything that tries to diminish your light. "Intuition can be defined as the thing that reminds us we are more valiant than we believe." – Gloria Steinem The High Priestess (Reversed) - Deck by Aunty Flo Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9bbb92ba-94f1-4555-ab89-6eda35e73aa1/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles - Three of Wands… - Craving a dash of daring to whisk you from your cozy nook and splash your life with vibrant hues? Ah, the siren call of distant lands and untold tales—how it tickles the imagination! We often believe we must journey far and wide to uncover what we think is missing. And yes, it's delightful to let the mind wander to fantastical "what ifs," and sometimes, absolutely necessary to hoist the sails toward mysterious horizons to stretch our minds and grow our hearts. But more often than not, the path winds us gently back to familiar faces, warm embraces, and the glittering treasure of those who cherish us. So go on—dream with wild abandon today! But let your dreams be like fireflies, lighting up the magic that already surrounds you. "One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things." - Henry Miller The Ten of Pentacles and The Three of Wands from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2025-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ac2fb354-5dd2-4e29-9646-cdb38abc1441/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles… - You're standing at a crossroads, with lots of possibilities swirling around you—and despite the uncertainty, you're feeling hopeful. Then suddenly, the energy shifts and things start to feel a bit shaky, stirring up some anxiety. But take heart—you are on the right track. You have the strength, resilience, and spirit to navigate whatever comes your way. Staying buoyant is essential right now, so keep steering toward your goals. You're incredibly close to the state of flow you've been working so hard to reach. Don't let the changing tides shake your confidence—stay grounded, stay calm—you’ve got this. “Communication is a continual balancing act, juggling the conflicting needs for intimacy and independence. To survive in the world, we have to act in concert with others, but to survive as ourselves, rather than simply as cogs in a wheel, we have to act alone.” - Deborah Tannen The Two of Pentacles from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-strength-card-and-no-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/178797c8-aa63-4f31-8502-4ef199586fd6/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Strength Card and “No” (Lenormand)… - Spring is all around us, and this weekend we're soaking up the radiant warmth of our own inner glow. Our gentle, open-hearted energy will naturally attract admiration, as we settle into a rhythm that uplifts and inspires. Let your heart bloom like the flowers in full display, and embrace the magic of your unique presence. At the same time, your inner guidance will be clear and strong—listen to it. This weekend may call for setting healthy boundaries with a simple, confident “No.” “No, that’s not for me.” “No, I’m unavailable.” “No, I have other plans.” Protect your time and energy from anything that doesn’t align with your joy or intentions. You’ve earned this moment to fully enjoy your own light—on your own terms. “Our boundaries define our personal space – and we need to be sovereign there in order to be able to step into our full power and potential.” – Jessica Moore Strength Card from Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and “No” from the Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cc769bab-9001-47e9-a152-92a396485f6b/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands (Reversed)… - After last night’s reversed Queen of Wands, I am disheartened to see that we now have a menacing reversed King of Wands appearing in our world. Someone is trying to take control again—but this time, it’s not subtle. It’s bold and right in our faces. In some ways, that makes it easier to deal with—we can see it clearly, name it, and prepare for it. But don’t underestimate them. This person carries a fierce, intense energy that can still throw us off course, even when we know what they’re doing. So stand your ground. Don’t shrink in the face of power fueled by your own inner doubts. Rise above it—or, if needed, step away and let it burn itself out. “Don't let someone who doesn't know your value tell you how much you're worth.” — Unknown The King of Wands (Reversed) from the Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d70220e-cb1f-4c89-ae69-e93f6ce27a3a/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands (Reversed)… - You might not realize it, but someone close to you is burning with jealousy—and you're the one fueling their fire. What makes this situation especially tricky is that this person holds influence in your circle and knows how to play the game well. They're subtle, calculating, and not to be underestimated. Be cautious around them. Keep your plans, thoughts, and personal details to yourself—anything you share could be twisted and used against you. They want what you have, and they’re not above manipulation to get it, even if it means targeting the people you care about. Stay alert and be ready to defend what's yours. Don’t let them snatch your crown. “Dealing with manipulation is all about reading between the lines and recognizing the lies for what they are.” — Unknown The Queen of Wands (Reversed) from The Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-amp-the-nine-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c80be27a-329d-4f95-9bc9-105d77373d01/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - The World &amp; The Nine of Swords… - I know things feel heavy and uncertain right now, but please don’t shut yourself off from the world, my friend. There is so much beauty and potential waiting for you. You can feel it deep down—it's there—but you're not fully letting yourself reach for it. You believe you're seeing your situation clearly, but you're not seeing it through the full lens of your spirit. Your thoughts are clouding your vision, pulling you away from the true path that's calling you forward. Remember: your thoughts are not facts. Open your heart, open your eyes—and let that light guide you out of the darkness. The world has extraordinary gifts waiting for you, more than you can even imagine. “Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest-well, that is a choice.” – Andy Andrews The World and The Nine of Swords from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d72ef2d9-0301-4821-bdbf-0ed17083bc37/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Pentacles - Reversed… - There are times when you pour everything you have into your work—your heart, your energy, your focus—and still, a small oversight can throw everything off course. It’s frustrating, even disheartening. But that effort wasn’t wasted. The progress you’ve made still matters. Now, the task shifts: it’s time to face the challenge of fixing that minor mistake. It might feel daunting, and it’s never easy to be caught off guard by something you missed. But you can fix it. Take a deep breath, gear up for the work ahead, and trust yourself. You've got this. “Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.” - Nikki Giovanni The Eight of Pentacles (Reversed) - Art by Kelsey Showalter https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/h6gyntx9z8a2yghl92n4fy7pgfkxbd monthly 0.5 2025-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1108ad9e-54d3-4db7-8822-e72b6cd6b8f7/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Your tender heart is quietly asking for your attention—it needs care, compassion, and a little space to breathe. All day, you’ve carried a subtle ache—hopeful, yet uncertain. It’s time to offer yourself the kind of grace that rekindles belief—belief in love, in people, and in your own resilience. This isn’t about surface-level self-care or fleeting comforts. What you truly need is deep understanding—a moment of clarity about what your well-being actually looks like, and a gentle promise to honor and protect it. Tonight, let yourself dream freely, like a child untouched by worry. And when morning comes, take your first step on a new path—one that leads toward real healing. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde The Page of Cups - Image found on ALittleSparkofJoy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-magician-tarot-and-fish-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2d26bd3a-7724-413f-b7a6-3c350cf4fb60/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Magician (Tarot) and Fish (Lenormand)… - This weekend, there's a sense of disconnection from our personal power—but that doesn’t mean it’s gone. It almost feels like someone else’s version of magic has taken over the vibe. Maybe we’re going along with it to keep the peace, or maybe we’re simply choosing to hold onto our own magic until the right moment arrives. Either way, even in this odd sense of distance, there’s abundance waiting to be discovered. Honestly, we’re in need of a buried treasure to rise to the surface. So let’s dive into the depths—into the unseen, the forgotten—and uncover the riches that have been hidden from view. Maybe, just maybe, we don’t have to push as hard as we have been to receive what we’ve already earned. Raise a glass to that possibility. “It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” - Joseph Campbell The Reversed Magician from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua and The Fish from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2553c559-28bb-4377-a651-0b5705403851/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles… - The waves just keep rolling in, don’t they? Staying afloat through life’s highs and lows isn’t easy for most—but you make it seem effortless. When things feel overwhelming, ground yourself by sharpening your focus and trusting in your ability to juggle it all. Not only will you manage it, but you’ll do so with grace and strength that others will admire. Let go of the little worries, don’t fear the big challenges—just stay present and centered, and you’ll discover your own sense of balance. “The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you’ve lost it.”—Anonymous The Two of Pentacles - Art found on AstroMatrix https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-9-of-wands-and-reversed-hanged-man monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/924bcf66-c749-438d-99a1-8de067b6e132/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Reversed 9 of Wands and Reversed Hanged Man… - Sometimes, we need to turn things “upside down” to truly understand what “right side up” means. Other times, life does that for us. If you feel like you've been growing in the wrong direction from difficult circumstances, you're not alone. It may seem drastic to uproot your dreams, but were they really serving you the way you hoped, or have you simply been worn out by constantly trying to protect yourself? The toughest part is nearly over. Soon, you'll be freeing yourself from the grip that has held back your growth. Don’t worry—you're ready, and the truth is, everything you’ve worked for has already been turned on its head. (Sorry for the tough-love tarot on a Tuesday, but you can totally handle it!) “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change. The sun might shine, or the clouds might lour: but nothing could appear to me as it had done the day before.” - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley The Reversed 9 of Wands and The Reversed Hanged Man from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lm7mkwfrhmct97ts4rkhaj7zkyre7d monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e72d9e8e-a1ba-4630-ac41-96bc8a7b4380/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Emotional mastery is not about controlling or judging the ebb and flow of your feelings. It is about understanding the sacred roots from which they arise within your soul, and discovering the most enchanting ways to honor them when they appear. True emotional wisdom is far more than simply pushing feelings aside to survive. For sometimes, mere survival is not living. Your emotions are the vibrant brushstrokes that paint the masterpiece of who you are. Do not simply exist—claim the beauty of every hue that stirs you: joy, fear, sorrow, delight, passion, fire, fervor, love, despair, hope... Each of these are powerful forces that fuel your inner strength. Feeling is a dance woven with magic. Do not cast it away—surrender to it, and you will learn to move in harmony with its rhythm. “Genius is the ability to renew one's emotions in daily experience.” - Paul Cezanne The King of Cups from The Wyspell Wild Reflections Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9034d9e7-8f7b-4c90-a1ce-c71ce0cd5129/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Swords (Reversed)… - Let your mind wander freely today. There's no need for big ideas or deep thinking. Avoid tasks that demand too much mental effort. Why take on extra responsibilities when you don’t have to? Unwind by disconnecting and letting go of anything that's keeping your thoughts tangled. Set your mind free and enjoy a well-deserved day of effortless peace. Happy Saturday! “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!” - Bob Marley The Ace of Swords (Reversed) from The Modern Way Tarot by J Bindles and N Fernando https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles-reversed-and-the-key monthly 0.5 2025-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/77c97d39-8d47-4081-8aed-d4b8f703c545/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles (Reversed) and The Key… - This weekend, we're embracing a self-focused mindset. Some might call it selfish, but we see it as a necessary time to prioritize ourselves—to take more than we give and make sure our own needs and desires are met. Don’t judge yourself, and don’t let anyone else’s opinion alter your course. Let’s face it—you have every right to want more for yourself and to go after it. What we need is access—access to greater experiences and spaces we've previously been excluded from. It's time for the world to open doors that work in our favor. Maybe a little bit of selfishness is exactly what will propel us forward in ways we haven’t yet imagined. Perhaps it's time to be a little greedy… “If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.”―Nora Roberts The Six of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua and The Key from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ye68ak7y2gkz3npx32y2rbhj5jtzhk monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/371f8663-7bb7-4443-aa53-a23ae05c4b5c/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - There is a powerful individual in your life who desires to play a significant role in your success. However, because you hold them in such esteem, you may not be fully embracing the depth of insight they can offer. With a wealth of knowledge and years of experience, they have much to share – so take the time to listen carefully. Don’t just hear their words – absorb them. You need clear direction and a sharp strategy now more than ever. Within their wise stories, you'll discover the answers you're searching for. "One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination." – John C. Maxwell The King of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/23d89297-3426-476d-ba23-1ac182912155/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Two of Wands… - Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the allure of warmer days that spark dreams of adventure. How will you fill your sunny days with wonder? Now is the perfect time to start planning a journey that will inspire you. Grab your maps and guidebooks for some inspiration, or simply dive online to discover the destinations you can explore this year. It's time to escape - to reset your soul by embracing the unknown. Travel awakens the senses and helps you rediscover what you may have lost—yourself. “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye The 2 of Wands from the Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-reversed-and-ace-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4e4e57ff-c5bd-4bc6-b9ac-3ed9671326d3/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands (Reversed) and Ace of Cups (Reversed)… - It looks like you're starting to realize how your black-and-white thinking has been limiting your growth and potential. Opening new doors should be a cause for celebration—an opportunity for change that brings with it the promise of harmony and personal growth. Letting your emotions flow can help clear your mind and lead to lasting clarity. While moments like this may feel intense, they also point to a greater freedom and possibility. Deep down, if you tap into your true emotions, you're ready for what's next. So, embrace the shift and allow yourself to feel your way toward an exciting new journey! “You have to begin to tell the story of your life as you now want it to be and discontinue the tales of how it has been or of how it is.” – Esther and Jerry Hicks The Four of Wands (Reversed) and The Ace of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of the Holy Spectrum by Chase Vorhees https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f8778695-3368-438f-a27d-0584828fc795/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - King of Pentacles (Reversed)… - If you truly want to grow and succeed, it’s time to cut ties with anyone who controls your earnings, allowing you to redirect that energy toward personal advancement. You crave independence, so why not break free from domineering personalities and trust in yourself? Imagine the freedom of being the king of your own domain—setting your own rules and never having to answer to anyone when you break them. Picture how the rewards from your efforts could multiply, even triple, when you're driven by the joy of building upon them. Real security is within your reach, but you must realign your priorities to focus on yourself. Tonight, envision the possibilities of freedom and growth when you’re in charge. Dream of your own glorious potential. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney The King of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Inspirational Tarot by Rachel Farabaugh https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-amp-the-mountain monthly 0.5 2025-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/14f093ed-e1c4-4a33-8278-fc31a3cb5d29/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands &amp; The Mountain… - This weekend, it feels like we have to fight to protect what’s ours, but the effort is filling us with a sense of pride. To stay on top, we’ll need to be clever and even a little devious in our approach. But how exciting it will be to make the rules under the bright sunshine! We must remember that the obstacles ahead may seem huge and impossible to overcome, but our youthful energy and adventurous spirit will push us forward, no matter the challenges. Realizing that our grit, determination, and fearless attitude have brought us this far will make the road ahead feel like just another small hurdle. So, let’s create the kind of magic that can move mountains! “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” - JM Barrie - Peter Pan The 7 of Wands from the Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles and The Mountain from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muñiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/65038e42-48d2-4aa2-af10-0c0c9c0efc92/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+4.42.01%E2%80%AFPM.jpeg Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands… - The vibrant colors of your essence light up the lives of many. You’re being called to lead because your passionate spirit fuels growth and inspiration. Creativity constantly follows you, urging you to dream bigger and break through the limits placed on potential—both yours and others! Don’t question why you’re being asked to step into a more influential role; simply look in the mirror and embrace the radiant magic of who you are. If those around you are lifting you up, it’s well-deserved, so allow yourself to experience the excitement that comes with this power. You will, as always, use it for good. "There's a reason we don't see the world in black and white." - Celerie Kemble The Queen of Wands from The Black Light Tarot by Christine Aguiar and James Battersby https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1113600b-1b7b-4ef0-8012-c75b905b4562/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles… - Abundance weaves itself around you, waiting to be embraced, if only you open your heart to it. You need not be drenched in riches to bask in the splendor of your own being. A seat awaits you in a wondrous garden of comfort and beauty, ready to be claimed if you so choose. If your eyes fail to see it, then create a sacred space where indulgence and serenity can flow. Rest your weary feet and treasure what you already possess, but elevate it with the art of savoring each sensation. Invite a kindred spirit to join you, and together, sink into the radiant joy you so rightfully deserve. Remember, pleasure is not a rare treasure—it is a gift you can make your own, starting today. “So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.” - Jorge Luis Borges The Nine of Pentacles from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed-and-the-queen-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a9106645-57a0-48e2-8c9b-a4ed7c611ef2/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Death (Reversed) and The Queen of Swords… - Rather than fighting against the changes being thrust upon you, understand that there is someone ready to help you cut through your fears and embrace the unknown. This person can serve as a guide or mentor, offering valuable insights into what you're going through. If you approach them with the right mindset, they'll share their wisdom with you. But be prepared—this support will come with tough love and a hard-hitting reality check. It may feel as though they can see right through you, and perhaps they can. They hold a level of understanding that you need. What you need is a solid plan, and the sense of significance you crave—so let them in, even if it scares you. You won't regret it. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.’ –Marie Curie Death (Reversed) and The Queen of Swords from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7d869cc5-7fee-496d-a556-acf6f366d229/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups - Reversed… - Endings can be emotionally tough, but life is often a series of phases, and as the saying goes, "good things can't last forever." As we move from fulfilling and meaningful conclusions into fresh and exciting beginnings, it's crucial to remember that all the love and positivity we've experienced aren't gone. Even though it may feel like it, we’re not leaving everything behind. In fact, we carry the beautiful memories with us—the joy of past successes, the strength of love shared, the comfort of support we've received—each one a testament to who we are and who we’re becoming. We reflect back to others the peace and harmony we've experienced. So, if you're mourning what you think you're leaving behind, perhaps it's time to celebrate the gifts you'll be taking with you instead. “The best endings resonate because they echo a word, phrase, or image from earlier in the story, and the reader is prompted to think back to that reference and speculate on a deeper meaning.”–James Plath The Ten of Cups from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2025-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/82465f0a-16dc-458a-9455-37c834c354f8/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords… - Today, allow your ideas to unfold with both focus and creativity. Infuse the world around you with your most vibrant thoughts. Navigate your day as though crafting a masterpiece, with every action a brushstroke striving for brilliance. Let your intellect shine as the guiding force, illuminating the path before you. All eyes are on you as you shape your life into something even more extraordinary. Your mind is the key to becoming the graceful and respected leader you are destined to be. You are the dream and the reality. What you know will elevate you. “Intelligence is really a kind of taste: taste in ideas.” - Susan Sontag The Queen of Swords - Artist Rendering found on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-tarot-and-the-key-lenormand monthly 0.5 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c17afdac-d776-40c5-807d-24382b751d4b/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Fool (Tarot) and The Key (Lenormand)… - This weekend brings a sense of renewal, but we’re also aware that there’s something more beneath the surface of our enjoyment. Still, it's the perfect time to explore new possibilities and approach everything and everyone with wild curiosity. If we remain optimistic, even in the face of unseen challenges, we’ll unlock doors to new opportunities. Success is on the horizon, and while we might think we know what it looks like, it’s likely to surprise us, so stay open to anything! How we approach this weekend has the power to transform our lives. Embrace an open heart, a carefree attitude, and don’t hold back from tapping into your full potential. Lead with curiosity, have fun, and the key to what’s next will reveal itself. “That's the key to success, isn't it? It has to be fun.” - Monica Seles The Fool from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein and the Key from Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muňiz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8c47161e-ab3d-43d8-a9cc-4f01f3044303/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Wands… - Hey Majestic Ones - The magic of your own creativity is just resting in your royal lap waiting for you to utilize it! The real beauty of who you are lies in what you are capable of creating and how you can best share that magic with others. You don’t have to assert control to be in control - you only need to harness the power of your own creativity. Let your own personal growth be the spell-binding sorcery that draws others to you. Be inspirational by fully realizing who you are and taking ownership of your inherent beauty which resonates from your core. You are protected and the universe is calling you to share the artistry of who you are with elegant passion. So, don’t hold back - find all the ways you can to harness your power and reign supreme. “Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion.” — Red Haircrow The Queen of Wands from The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-knight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5fa8a4ed-e240-40cd-a20e-fd2abaf042e0/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Knight of Wands… - I’m sure you are feeling a bit hot right now - there is an undeniable fire burning deep within your heart. The purple passion is consuming you, but you must let it smolder under the surface. Your instinct will be to rush in with noble rebellion, because your gut is telling you to act. BUT now is not the time to take action upon these feverish feelings - you must wait a bit more. Honestly, any action you take at this point will be reaction and not fully formed. Sure, small steps toward your ultimate desire can work to your benefit, but resist the urge to save the day - you aren’t quite ready for that…YET. You will be soon, so let this feeling grow within - fan the flames and the heat will ignite something even more powerful on your behalf. “In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.” — W.B. Prescott The Knight of Wands (Reversed) - Artists Rendering by Jeddin White https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-reversed-ten-of-pentacles-and-the-reversed-three-of-swords monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2f6b7a67-1c56-499d-87dc-4094f383ede6/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Reversed Ten of Pentacles and the Reversed Three of Swords… - The idea of attaining financial security and prosperity feels like the answer, but what you truly need for greater happiness is deeper than all of that. Sure - if you had the comforts of abundance, life would be less worrisome - freer, so to speak. However, all the material wealth in the world won’t heal the cloudy wounds that are etched in your heart - only you can do that. The universe is pushing you right now - asking you to explore the depths of your spirit without the benefit of a safety net. It’s scary, but the work you do in these next few months will help to release you from the prison of your own making. There is no easy fix - only your own willingness to confront all of the things that are holding you back from making the changes you desperately need. It’s time to get uncomfortable in all the right ways. (Sorry, but not sorry for the tough-love coming from the cards today!) “I wish I'd said it first, and I don't even know who did: The only problems that money can solve are money problems.” - Mignon McLaughlin The Reversed Ten of Pentacles and the Reversed Three of Swords from The Tarot of the Holy Spectrum https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-8-of-swords-amp-coffin-from-lenormand-deck monthly 0.5 2025-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/487148de-8b9c-4abb-b11f-61e39e591aa2/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Reversed 8 of Swords &amp; Coffin from Lenormand Deck… - Seems the “Blood Moon” will continue to reign over our weekend. We may feel like were are being dropped from our confining cocoons, unsure if we are truly ready to release ourselves, but knowing there is no other option at this point. But, we should give our hearts over to the moon and welcome the shadow-self out to dance under its darkened light. Endings and beginnings are one, so there’s a strange murkiness that prevails when we are transitioning which shouldn’t be avoided. Don’t fight the melancholy. This moment offers you a chance to confront and grieve anything you feel you are losing, so that you may really begin again with magic and mystery leading the way. Fall into the abyss. Wallow in sadness. You will be ok and maybe you need this level of darkness. “Blood moon risin’ in a sky of black dust, tell me baby - who do you trust?” - Bruce Springsteen The Eight of Swords (Reversed) from the Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and The Coffin from The Simplicity Lenormand by Emilie Muniz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/9rmc9my3xymchzwrtdy64azh25bzmn monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/48636213-12f8-4682-980e-bc6f87c87053/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - Take control of your day…month…year - take control of your entire life! Starting today you are the Emperor over your own domain and you call the shots. Lead with authority, but also lead with kindness and compassion. This will ensure that others look to you with the respect and “say yes” attitude that you desire from them. They will fall in line if you dictate the plan with dignity and understanding. Treat power as your god-given right, especially when dealing with what matters most to you. Most will fall in line, but the rest can just sashay away. Now hold your head high and honor yourself by stepping into this brave and noble new version of self! “Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.”– George Bernard Shaw The Emperor from the Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fefa7e1b-ed4c-478f-aab3-5c99f5240f9b/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Page of Swords (Reversed)… - Love can’t be taught - it must be experienced. To study love is to lose yourself in someone’s arms and wonder if you will ever be the same after? To gain knowledge of love is to grow in a relationship or friendship to the place of no return - that place where you just know that person will always be embedded in your heart. When I think on the people who have left a lasting impression in my life - the ones who have truly changed who I am by giving of themselves so freely- I recall friends, family members, co-workers, lovers and even pets. No matter where you find yourself tonight, I hope you are surrounded with that kind of love. And if you are not, remember the experiences of bliss and abandon that you have enjoyed, because they are always with you. Don’t try to understand - just feel and know that you are loved because you are love to so many others. Happy Valentine’s Day. “If I never see you again I will always carry you inside, outside; on my fingertips and at brain edges and in centers - centers of what I am of what remains.” —Charles Bukowski The Page of Swords (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lf97hgwhmgn99p8anwmpfrkaef69ha monthly 0.5 2025-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/019b4ff0-5644-4657-a350-ec428792194f/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles… - Do you find yourself with a sudden benefactor? Life has a fun way of surprising us with the support we most need. This person is an ally and has the means to bolster your vision and help you to make it grow. In fact, they see you as a version of yourself that you have not yet realized…but you will. Don’t feel pressured, just accept the contribution they would like to make. Colorful changes are coming. The benefits you receive may not even be financial, but they are just what you need. Give them your trust and be led to your rightful destiny. Doesn’t it feel good to finally be valued at your worth? “Know your worth. Then add tax.” – Unknown The King of Pentacles from the Tarot of a Moon Garden by Karen Marie Sweikhardt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/33cgnenpxck7xsf46jr3j273ldstfn monthly 0.5 2025-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/06e9ba37-ed49-495e-836a-f4588adb63a7/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Do you feel a bit dizzy? That is because life is spinning for you right now and, let’s face it, you are picking up speed. You can brace yourself and hold on for dear life, or you can trust that you have what you need at your disposal to survive the swirl and just have fun. Though it may not feel like it, you are protected in this moment. In fact, the universe is swirling things around so that they can align in your favor! So, lighten up. The stress of it is temporary - you might as well enjoy the ride. “Each one of us is a set of shifting molecules, spinning in ecstasy.” - Jim Jarmusch The Wheel of Fortune from the Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles-high-priestess-reversed monthly 0.5 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/98849298-f9a1-41bf-a313-26caa49bfc07/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Pentacles - High Priestess (Reversed)… - I’ve been sitting on this one all day. It was extremely exciting to see that Ace of Pentacles appear again (it was our card for the week). Opportunity for a better path does appear for us, but to be followed by that Reversed High Priestess makes me take pause. Is it possible that the potential that has presented itself is not what it seems? Are we so hopeful for change that we have painted it with unattainable expectations? Is our intuition misfiring in a way that will mislead us? Tread carefully and question everything. This can be a good thing, but we mustn’t distort it. My “just say yes” pull from Sunday is now more of a “consider yes, but get more information first.” Examine the problem from all angles to really know it’s right when you say “yes”. "Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together." — Robert Redford The Ace of Pentacles and the High Priestess (Reversed) from Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zmjfk6t6j7ckwy6ph3t28xrln89yw7 monthly 0.5 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b49e5a2a-7bc3-45a9-8c5b-637945983825/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - This card has been coming up for us a lot lately and it’s quite a big card, so I thought I’d dive deeper into what is historically represented in the card. Some of the earliest versions of this card do not feature a lantern at all, but rather an hourglass and the figure itself becomes more of a Father Time reference. He stands filled with wisdom and mysticism, but as it relates to the sands of time. Mountains appear later on the card as a nod to obstacles, but also elevation. Tonight, think on this - as we age we acquire so much knowledge overtime as a result of all of the challenges we have faced and the mountains we have been made to climb. So much that our older selves can hardly remember or recognize who we once were. Time moves at lightning speed, but we set our own pace. Moments of solitude are necessary to honor our progress in a way that can create a spark for others. Sweet dreams, my little hermits! “I wish I had the power to flip my reality upside down like an hourglass, and that life wasn't a finite affair, but rather a perpetually recurring passage through a hole in time.” - Anne Fortier The Hermit from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8f870594-363b-409d-9cb3-a0b0c7fba2b6/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups… - Life glistens with possibilities, but only if you are ready and willing to leave something or someone behind. Keep your head held high as you walk away from all those disappointments. You have come too far to stay in a place where you aren’t getting what you want and need. It’s bittersweet to leave this behind when so many things feel unfinished, but you understand that it is called for, so just keep going. Once you find yourself in new surroundings, you will reflect back and all that you have been through will hold greater meaning. You were always meant for more. “Walking away may hurt for a while, but staying in a toxic situation hurts forever.”– Unknown The Eight of Cups from Tarot Mucha by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands-reversed-amp-the-moon monthly 0.5 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5128cd89-576b-47dc-98ae-c73a6820d94f/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands (Reversed) &amp; The Moon… - I love that the Moon Card jumped out today directly after the Wolf Moon - the first full moon of 2025! This message followed me all day today and it truly resonated. It’s time to start over. You have been carrying so much for so long on your mission to make things grow. Some of those things DID grow and then you had to carry them further. The heaviness of having to be the one to shoulder so much is just not serving you anymore. Turn your back on what you have been through and let your deeper desires rise to the surface. Sit in the beauty of your own power and do not for a second doubt that there is no new path waiting for you. It’s there. Your subconscious will light the way and your wildest, but most loyal, companions will come to your side and sit with you in the silvery light of the unknown. Sometimes, the unknown spills out of your spirit to quicken your personal power - sometimes the unknown is your savior. "People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh The Ten of Wands (Reversed) and The Moon from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/9c6ny4r6sazjb494csssn5z84l3yec monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2315fb1-83b5-4465-94cb-7cca8b3f2fc4/Screenshot+2025-01-13+at+9.51.38%E2%80%AFAM.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers… - If you are starting the year feeling like the tide has pulled you under and you aren’t sure how much longer you can hold your breath, don’t forget that there are people who love you. Whether it’s a friend, a family member or a partner - there is someone there for you to grab onto. They are just waiting for you to take hold and they long to breathe for you and with you. In fact, nothing would thrill them more than to be the one that helps you to swim instead of sink. Vulnerability and attachment in times of need can be the most beautiful moment to deepen a bond. Maybe 2025 is the year that you let them in a beautiful way. There’s something so incredibly alluring about a messy embrace in an urgent time of deep need. Let go of your heart, but cling tight to them - see what kind of magic rises to the surface. "Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it." - Anais Nin The Lovers from The Tempest Tarot found on Tarot by Maisy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2025-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5fa9f34a-7629-4616-b00d-ae600704fc4f/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands… - The whole planet vibrates with possibility. Inspiration can be found in the smallest of moments. You don’t need a grand idea to appear to you, if you are open to the day-to-day humming of life. Don’t believe me? Take a look back at your day and recall the small bits of magic that appeared while you were just going about your life. Did a sudden view or idea make you stop and take pause? What silliness triggered laughter for you? Who made you smile unexpectedly? Maybe there was a mysterious “coincidence” that emerged for you? Perhaps a beautiful memory resurfaced at the right time? There are so many conduits of enchantment on your journey. Which will be the one to ignite your own version of prosperity and promise an eternity of euphoria? "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist." — Oscar Wilde The Ace of Wands from The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords-amp-six-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d8dd32e6-86d5-45d2-beb7-a29b2ebde0f1/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - King of Swords &amp; Six of Pentacles… - A true leader focuses their attention on the full picture. They will do all they can to gain the widest perspective possible and make sure they have a complete understanding of what is truly at stake. Many times, this means being ready to provide to others what is needed for the success of all. They don’t view this as charity - they see it as strategy. To ensure the security and happiness of others works to your advantage when you are in charge. Examine the many ways in which you inhabit a leadership role in your life. Scrutinize your own actions based on the needs of those who surround you. Be wise by giving of yourself when it is needed most and for the specific benefit of all. Clarity of mind is important and swift action may be necessary, but don’t miss the bigger picture. “Big-picture thinkers broaden their outlook by striving to learn from every experience. They don't rest on their successes, they learn from them.” - John C. Maxwell The King of Swords & The Six of Pentacles from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/519428a3-72e6-4639-9c97-1938e57be385/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles - Reversed… - Projects take on surprising dynamics today and you might not be quite ready, but you will have to deal with it. Colorful circumstances require a steady and soft paint brush. You have the understanding of what is at hand, but maybe you should consider a more creative approach? The obvious answer may not be the solution to what you have at hand, so mix up that paint until you find the right hue. And make sure you confront this with curiosity in your heart and a positive outlook. Recognizing that you have what you need at your disposal to make beautiful strides is key to your success. Maybe optimism and belief in the resolution is what is needed most of all! Happy Monday. “Life is a painting, and you are the artist. You have on your palette all the colors in the spectrum - the same ones available to Michaelangelo and DaVinci.” - Paul J. Meyer https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2025-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e2b97af6-61c2-480e-8f06-6e7db7ac50a8/collage-46.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit - Reversed… - You’ve done enough ruminating on who you would like to be in 2025. You know who you are and who you would like to become. It’s time to come out of hiding and take action upon all of the goals you have set for yourself this year. If you haven’t yet, set a strategy for yourself on how you will emerge from this holiday cocoon, because you will need a strong plan on how you would like to move forward with the energy you desire to share. You have a bright light - one that will draw the attention of others. The wisdom that resides within is ready to be experienced and the luck you long for will only be attracted in when you put your plan into action. So, come out of hiding and let your authentic spirit shine. “Most of us remain strangers to ourselves, hiding who we are, and ask other strangers, hiding who they are, to love us.” - Leo Buscaglia The Hermit - Art by Market Cartmell Cantrell for Wildcat Studios https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/29etgee8r9dj8gy6hpc7a4gk8ng2f9 monthly 0.5 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c5621e7-9013-46be-83b6-25b72208ca4f/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords… - It makes sense that we should all start to feel a bit of anxiety this weekend as real life begins to descend upon us after the holiday season break, thus the Nine of Swords as our card for the weekend ahead. It’s important, though, that we do not let these worries overtake our spirit! These next two days are key for readying ourselves for what awaits us in 2025. While it may seem overwhelming, we must keep it all in perspective. One thing at a time is the way to restart all daily obligations, so make a list for yourself this weekend, if you really find yourself fretting. List it all out in order of importance or urgency and then it will be clear where you should start on Monday. Or maybe there is a different strategy you would like to adopt as you tackle these descending responsibilities? But, do not let them frighten you. You are in control and you deserve a little peace, quiet and self-care this weekend! All those swirling scaries - they can wait til you are ready. “Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.” - Charles M. Schulz The Nine of Swords - Artist’s Rendering found on Reddit Greg White https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/105e4d9d-567a-49be-a86a-c987b1073e7c/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Life will be golden when you acquire that fortune you’ve always dreamed of, right? The Ten of Pentacles is a promising card about generational wealth and having achieved the level of abundance to ensure all you love will be able to thrive and blossom. Whenever we discuss this card in my Uncommon Goods Class, someone always points out the dog, representing loyalty, companionship and unconditional love. So you see, a lifetime fulfilled isn’t just reliant on money. In this version of the card from The After Tarot Deck, we get a different version altogether. Here you see the child and the dog playing together in the money - using it as a toy. They don’t even know the true value! So, this year, aside from money, what are you going to collect in your treasure chest to be enjoyed with those you love for years to come??? "A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart." - Jonathan Swift The Ten of Pentacles from the After Tarot Deck by Pietro Alligo, art by Giulia F. Massaglia https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/new-years-eve-cards monthly 0.5 2024-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fd5f3683-c189-4285-9833-db9b0ca935cc/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - New Year’s Eve Cards… - Can you feel that strange, but exhilarating energy in the air tonight? If you are sensing what I am sensing, this shift may be a tiny bit unsettling, but in a good way. There is so much that is unknown about the year ahead, but the energy feels big - 2025 will be full of surprises. Whatever your approach, dear friends, you have ideas that will emerge in a playful way and the intuition to support yourself through all the ups and downs. Your mind will crave new and engaging knowledge and your thoughts will lift you up as you walk the tightrope of 2025. Close your eyes right as the countdown begins or just a minute before and take note of what your inner voice says to you. Remember that secret whispering when life feels strange and uncertain. Let your intuition empower you in this year of change. You may be unsure in this moment, but your mind and spirit are ready for anything the universe plans in 2025. Happy New Year! “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist The Page of Swords & The High Priestess from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3a17275a-a4eb-4069-8bb1-a6c7013b8193/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords - Reversed… - For our conclusion to our “Five Days of Magic” draw, I asked, “What is the secret ingredient we will need to intensify our magic in 2025?” I specifically pulled from my StarSpinner Deck, because I wanted to invite Fairytale energy into the year. Also, this deck holds a special kind of tenderness for me, because I use it in my Uncommon Goods Tarot Experiences and it has been such a rewarding experience to share my understanding of Tarot with so many others around the world. I am grateful everyday for this opportunity and the joy it has brought into my life - and gratitude is magic, my friends! A fun response from my StarSpinner Deck (since we had the very same card yesterday, but upright). It’s clear that finding a balance between restful thought and determined action is going to be vital to our success this year. Wake up, Sleeping Beauties! Though rescuers will always be drawn to you, you cannot rely on outside help this year. It’s time to ignite your mind through self-motivation. Whatever makes you feel the most passionate, must be applied to any spell you cast. Action is everything. Don’t just believe it, DO IT. There’s a golden door of opportunities waiting for you, but you must actively walk through it. 2025 is your year to rescue yourself. “As a girl, you're supposed to love Sleeping Beauty. I mean, who wants to love Sleeping Beauty when you can be Aladdin?” - Elliot Page The Four of Swords (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/kmc856rbedk7jks7ewpc38gj3bht62 monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2d361862-374f-46c3-9227-b9d1d5cfec8f/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords… - I asked my deck today, “What will we need most in 2025 to ensure a successful year?”. The answer - the Four of Swords. Sanctuary and a place where we can go to balance our thoughts will be vital to a productive and peaceful year. Almost immediately when I pulled this card, I remembered a giant pine tree in our front yard which I would hide under during snow storms to look out upon the world from my own quiet fort, blanketed in snow. I would spend hours there playing in the snow, hidden away where no one could find me and it was truly magical. I think we all had these places when we were little - where we could sneak off and ruminate in our own tiny hidden kingdoms. Today, spend a little time remembering yours - that fort you built, the treehouse, the cupboard under the stairs or the nook in the closet. Close your eyes and find yourself there. What made you feel the most safe and protected in this spot? What did you dream about while you were there and how did this brief escape help to restore peace of mind? When you feel ready, return to the here and now and hatch a plan to “reconstruct” this sanctuary. It doesn’t have to be elaborate - just your own special spot where you can retreat for greater peace and clarity. 2025 wants you to have this. “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional”. –Chili Davis The Four of Swords from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/7ekejkpymjf8n7j2b4bghbgaff6pc2 monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7c5e8090-4274-4fdb-a8b7-bfccd6d43276/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - On our third day of magic for the New Year ahead, let us think on what we plan to create this year. The number three is the number of creation, after all. I asked my Tarot of the Witch’s Garden Deck, how we might best go about creating newness this year and I got this luscious answer - Temperance. Bring forth an easy, but colorful way of invoking your creative spirit this season. How can you assure that you will have the time, space and harmonious energy to give life to your beautiful dreams and honor your creative longings? If you were to paint a water-color of what you dream of, what colors would you use? You will need to establish a level of balance that ensures your success this year, so give and take is key to allowing time for what you truly wish to bring into being. Tonight, get creative in a vision-board way. Can you break out the crayons, the paintbrush or simply gather images online that will inspire you? Create something tonight that you can display in your office or bedroom which will remind you everyday to make space for creativity this year. Make sure it is lush, colorful and resonates with your personal vision. Happy Friday! "You use a glass mirror to see your face. You use works of art to see your soul." – George Bernard Shaw The Temperance Card from The Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasha Ilincic https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2024-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/38e3f7cf-9345-482b-b490-2e2ca4e566a2/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands… - On day two of our magical adventure to prepare us for 2025, I pulled from my newest deck - the Tarot of the Holy Spectrum. This is an intriguing interpretation of the Four of Wands, but it definitely spoke to me in a provoking way. When we start fresh, we are inevitably leaving behind both the good and the bad of the previous year to embrace the unknown and welcome the new energy on the horizon. What are you closing the door on as we transition into the New Year? Maybe it’s time to get specific about it, so you can truly free yourself up for majestic and colorful living? Tonight, take a small piece of paper and drawn a line down the center vertically. On the left side make a list of all the good things/people/situations you have experienced that you would like to honor as you say goodbye. On the right make a list of all the not-so-good things that you would like to release - negative beliefs/behaviours/people. Meditate on how you would like to feel as you free yourself from both good and bad and think about the room you will be creating for yourself as you walk through the metaphoric door to 2025. Take that page and roll it all up in a ball. When you are ready, toss it into the nearest garbage pail - maybe tonight, maybe on New Years Eve, maybe on New Years Day… Feel the freedom and step into your own new dynamic kingdom! "To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit." - Jack Kornfield The Four of Wands from The Tarot of the Holy Spectrum (Color Me Edition) by Chase Vorhees https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/pb875gcgzcjbhery9t85b3nmxpga7c monthly 0.5 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/61cf04a6-8f2e-4021-a09e-8677e877f98f/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles… - Do you want to make some magic with me? I consider the days between Christmas and New Years Eve to be quite magical, because they are full of introspection and beautiful pockets of free time in which you can play. So, I’ve decided this year, as we advance toward the New Year ahead, I’ll be drawing cards for what I have named the “Five Days of Magic”. Our magical prompt today, the Seven of Pentacles, reminds us of all the seeds we have planted in 2024 and the hard work we have put in to nurture our efforts. Some of these seeds might be only just starting to bloom and some are still gestating under the surface waiting for the right time to break through and burst into our lives! Think on the needs, wants, desires and ideas that you have already planted today. What will they bring into your world when they start to bud? How might you further support their growth? Now, tonight before bed, light a candle and make yourself a delicious cup of herbal tea - herbal to represent the pentacles which are of the earth. Perhaps you mix in specific ingredients that will add potency to your personal dreams? Or maybe just a bag of herbal tea you love and you throw in a dash of cinnamon for abundance and success? As you drink in this delicious, warming tea, repeat this thought Seven times, “I drink in motivation and resilience to help bring my efforts to fruition. I will be rewarded in 2025 for the work I have already accomplished.” Make sure you say it to yourself 7 times and be sure to believe it. "Success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier The Seven of Pentacles - Image found on Astromix https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8kxhtekhs8cznsksarfhshgh65jr9l monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/025092f5-2507-4d9d-a698-96b9cb63cc92/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - One of my dearest and most magical friends was recently sharing how she has embraced the “Darkness of the Season”. I laughed a bit at this, because I don’t quite think about “darkness” when I think of the holiday season, but in our conversation she illuminated for me how darkness is a big part of this time of year and we should use it’s magic to our benefit. So, I pulled a card today from her deck - The Dark Wood Tarot - and I asked, “What should we bring forth from the darkness?” And the answer I received was…light! Ha! But, seriously, so much about the holiday season is darkness and light. Let your thoughts hover above you and connect with your most vulnerable emotions. Slip out of your skin and let the cool light of your spirit shine amidst the dark days of winter. The magic is you - your desires, dreams and wishes. Pull them forward as you move through these next few weeks. “A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.” ― Leonardo da Vinci The Star Card from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and art by Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/53900c05-bc4e-4b67-8ba3-799f89e754b9/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - As you celebrate this holiday season, give yourself the gift of seeing the possibilities that are calling to you in the distance. Yes, there is magic in this season, but let the biggest spell you conjure be the time you spend magnifying your own inner sorcery. How? Allow yourself a chance to dream. As you gaze inward, envision your own grand horizon and the beautiful potential that awaits you there. What do you see? Sunlight breaking through dark clouds and journeys yet to happen? Calming water to heal you and challenges ready to excite and accelerate your progress as you head in new directions? Take it all in and align yourself with a new path to manifest your biggest desires in 2025. This timeless time between holiday celebrations and the new year is pure enchantment. Honor yourself so you can make the most of it! “Promise to stay wild with me. We’ll seek and return and stay and find beauty and the extraordinary in all the spaces we can claim. We’ll know how to live. How to breathe magic into the mundane.” — Victoria Erickson The Three of Wands from Coyote Creation https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/magician-reversed-amp-queen-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bd2450d5-7cdf-40e9-af01-aec6c8f84489/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - Magician (Reversed) &amp; Queen of Wands (Reversed)… - It’s astounding how you can be surrounded by holiday glitter and glam and just feel…depleted. You may not feel the magic right now, but that is only because you are recharging internally in preparation for the new year that is coming. So, retreat within and let the fire and spark of what is to come smolder under the surface. You are quietly preparing for better things. Let’s face it - holiday lights have nothin on you. When you are ready to reign supreme with passion and sorcery blazing, you will shine brighter than any dumb old LED lights. Get ready - 2025 is going to be big for you. “Your energy is unique. Embrace it. Use it wisely. Make it count.”– Robin Sharma The Magician (Reversed) and The Queen of Wands (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-2 monthly 0.5 2024-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b175dfee-a66f-450d-890a-925d3965e8c5/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - Death… - Sometimes my deck has a very dark sense of humor. This morning, my partner drew the card for us and I said to him, “This is the card for the weekend, so pick a good one!” And, of course this is what my deck delivered. Though this card seems like it’s not what you want to pick as you are headed into a busy weekend, truthfully it is an excellent card. So, I didn’t throw it back. I think she’s asking us a question - What do we need to kill or destroy in order to feel alive again? And I mean metaphorically - not your ex. In a weekend full of holiday shopping and partying, it wouldn’t seem there would be such a question to ask. But, for me this is a challenge to eviscerate any crunchy or grinch-like feelings that may get in the way of a good time. Negativity must get the axe. So, what needs to go for you this weekend, my friend? Step in with your scythe to destroy it so that you can be reborn! “If I stay negative in negative energy, that's what's gonna come back.” - Metro Boomin Death Card from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/14584756-9c81-438b-83ee-9d8d6ea2ae4f/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands - Reversed… - Things are moving at a fast pace and you are certainly aiming to land in a new place, but you don’t have to ride this moment like a free-fall. In fact, the rate at which you are moving really doesn't allow for attention to detail which is sorely needed.Be kind to yourself today by slowing down just enough to enjoy the scenery or even just breathe. I know it feels like you cannot create space for this, but I assure you that if you do, you won’t regret it. Don’t miss out on the enjoyment of this journey. Let’s face it, deep down you know you will land safely, so pull back for even a few minutes. You have earned it! “If you’re always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one you’re in?” - Nanette Matthews The Eight of Wands (Reversed) - Not sure what deck this is? Do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-5 monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9e25ff7f-4fd8-4de8-b1c9-03a300adb25b/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - The devil returns today to keep us from doing what truly needs to be done. Are you feeling the same level of distraction as me today? There’s so much going on and with the holidays approaching, it’s overwhelming. Also, I find myself drawn away from the important work in progress by silly diversions and things that pop up that don’t truly matter, but are hard to resist. There’s that devil - the little impish impulses that lead you astray. It’s easy to say, “practice a little self-control!” but harder to commit to it, though it’s definitely what is needed.. So, be aware of when you are being tempted off-track and bring yourself back to the task at hand. “Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory.” -Frederick W. Faber The Devil - Art found on Acelion https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-six-of-swords-reversed-devil monthly 0.5 2024-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c4c0a3c2-5bcc-459d-821f-496f18b01d74/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Six of Swords - Reversed Devil… - A bit of a Tuesday wake-up call. If you feel like you are constantly moving backwards it’s because you are being thwarted by a fiery trigger. Someone or something has you in invisible chains and you cannot tear yourself away. However, strange as it sounds, this trigger may be more internal than external. Your own longing heart brings you back and back again to this trauma which is undeniably blocking your path forward. Being provoked by your own making is clearly disorienting you in so many ways. It’s time to break this cycle. If you don’t know what this trigger is, you must identify it. I think you will be startled to find it dwells deep within and that you might be your own obstacle. Don’t let this scare you, though. Let it free you - in this case you hold the solution to your own suffering. “When the beginnings of self destruction enter the heart, it seems no bigger than a grain of sand.” - John Cheever The Six of Swords (Reversed) - The Devil (Reversed) from Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasa Ilincic https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3a4c529c-9af2-4bb2-b6e0-bb6a1e549d42/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords - Reversed… - Hello, Monday Funday. What has you surprised today? If nothing unusual had struck, there is still time to find yourself caught-off-guard. You might feel like you are in your element and in control, but there is so much going on that you are just not quite looking in the right direction to see what is actually on your horizon. Instead of reacting when you are suddenly stunned by that thing you just didn’t see, have a laugh and let yourself experience the weirdness of the unknown. You can and will redirect in a better way, but right now it’s easier and healthier to just give in instead of trying to maintain control. “Life is full of surprises, but the biggest one of all is learning what it takes to handle them.” - Deborah Wiles The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gnxmfcdymg36pxtp7sxnjxn2hxblxc monthly 0.5 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ff48561f-75e8-40ad-90b5-dab26c9838e3/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - HAPPY HALLOWEEN, DEAR FRIENDS! The veil is at its thinnest tonight, but the message coming through is one of hope, warmth and optimism. Open up the shades and let the haunts and bats fly away. As we say goodbye to the spooky season and step even further closer to the winter, let us keep the fire of the sun burning in our hearts. Feel gratitude as you eat your candy for the fun that October bestowed upon you. Then, turn your face to the sky and, even if you cannot see it, feel the rays of the sun that exist behind even the greyest of clouds. Growth is assured for all as we turn the clocks back - do not doubt that for a second. How might you shine your light to lift up and inspire others in the dark of winter? Think of the days ahead as your chance to be the light that everyone needs. "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do." – Helen Keller The Sun from The Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/099eaf1a-3501-45c3-9609-78855d507faa/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords… - Hey, Queens of Darkness - Are you planning to conquer the world again or simply tame a few unsuspecting souls to your will? Let your nighttime rumination inspire a wicked and unexpected scheme - one that is sure to cast a shadow upon those that seek to cross you. You are only just getting started as the sun goes down. Use the blackness of the dead of night to your advantage. Think upon the many ways you might weaponize your power of persuasion to get what you want from unsuspecting foes. Your mind is sharp in its quest to dominate, so ready yourself to vanquish those that seek to overthrow or diminish your power. Reign supreme and let your intellect lead the charge. “We are the things that others fear”- Anne Rice “The Vampire Lestat The Queen of Swords from The Gothic Tarot by Joseph Vargo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-reversed-amp-four-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b9320791-237d-4d50-a3a1-82a7744d9af5/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - Six of Cups (Reversed) &amp; Four of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Are you feeling stuck? Like you just have to sit there, waiting for impending doom to pounce upon you? Well, maybe you don’t. I pulled two cards on what you need to do to free yourself. First, you must confront a former version of yourself that has been emotionally holding you back. There’s some past trauma that must be exorcised, if you want to promote self-growth and change. When we resurrect the past in hopes to expel it, it can be overwhelming, which is likely why you are feeling stuck. If it’s too much to face on your own, do this with the help of a therapist or counselor. And, while you are making these changes, take a close look at your personal idea that you do not have what you need to move forward. The “never enough” mind frame can deathly impede your progress. Stop making excuses - use what you have at your disposal. The world has not placed a curse on you…you can do a whole lot with what you already have. Ok - time to get to work! Clear those skeletons from the closet and free yourself. It will be challenging, but you won’t regret it. “True freedom is an inward state of being. Once it is attained, no situation in the world can bind one or limit one’s freedom.” – Jack Canfield The Six of Cups (Reversed) and The Four of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-bats-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0b627c94-33c6-4e74-bf3b-5ef2c32050d3/IMG_5284.jpg Card Of The Day - Two of Bats - Reversed… - There is so much flying around in your mind and you are avoiding making a very crucial decision. It’s ok to pause, but you must decide, my spooky friends. I know you feel overwhelmed and it may not help you to hear what you already know, but you are running out of time. You may feel like there is so much riding on this one little decision - that the fate of people you love is at stake. Perhaps a bit of guilt at the idea of choosing has overtaken you. Might I suggest the idea of avoiding those dark thoughts, by listening to your heart and trusting your gut? Think about what you hope for - not what you hope to avoid. Deep down, you know what is right, so tell those pesky thoughts to shoo by simply making a choice that makes you feel good. “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”— Nelson Mandela The Two of Bats from the Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/m66x5ks3ehgbjpltnmhzcaywjnw3rl monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4431e8ac-bbb1-45c6-9ce4-e2bf8cdfa889/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - Lightening will strike this week, but don’t hide inside and miss the magic of the storm. Clearing the air is assured when this tempest blows through and a hair-raising kind of inspiration will light up your nights with wild, new thoughts. Seize the electricity of the moment by aligning your mind with what suddenly strikes you out of the blue. The most unforeseen insight will galvanize your life in truly exhilarating ways. So, let the storm rage on - steady yourself and become the lightning rod for invigorating and provoking new ideas. This is only the beginning of a new journey toward success. “Life is a flash of lightning in the dark of night. It is a brief time of tremendous potential.” - B. Alan Wallace The Ace of Swords from The GentrySmith Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/372rlbhwp5zgxnkecpzrz2zn9ygmzj monthly 0.5 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ada10ba4-fc1c-4dc3-bce3-ff18e7fa422c/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - This weekend sends you the chance to engage in activities that will promote transformation and emotional healing. You are longing to connect to the people in your world with a full and uncensored heart, so make it your mission to cleanse the spirit of past trauma and to transform your entire outlook on love. You will not be alone in this endeavor. The raven can signify messages coming through from the other side, so open your mind and heart to the wisdom of the ancestors who are watching over you. They will send you signs throughout your weekend. These soon-to-be known ideas will enhance and expedite the healing you are longing for. Get ready to heal your soul to make way for beautiful growth. “Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore...”― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven The Ace of Cups from The Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasa Ilincic https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/90bb67f5-ff6a-41f3-b566-d688f2cba338/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Five of Wands - Reversed… - “Double, Double…Toil & Trouble…” Why are you inviting such things into your mind space? What you envision in this current incantation…will appear for you. So, why are you future predicting drama and conflict? I’ve always said, “Drama is for the stage only.” While it’s true that we cannot avoid friction, there is no real reason to welcome it. In this case, your belief that dissension and discord is a given in this circumstance is only standing in the way of you being able to make true magic. So STOP!!! It’s time to recognize that you hold the potential for peace-making sorcery within you. If your quest is hit with any brand of antagonism, you will know how to dissipate it because you are a powerful witch. So don’t kill your potent spell with all of this negativity. Find ways to unify when you are met with contention and strife. “And so, what the munchkins want to know is…are you a good witch or a bad witch?” - Glinda - Wizard of Oz The Five of Wands (Reversed) from the Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elizabeth Alba https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9ecf72b7-be8c-4bea-b1fb-1ba873d44c7b/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles - Reversed… - The fall season moves through our lives so quickly, so I thought I’d ask my deck how we might best embrace and enjoy it. Hard work has been on the agenda and you may have faced some deadlines, but how much of this is internally imposed? Yes, this is a season about Harvest, but you can also take a pause to really indulge in the magic of the season. Is there a place that you can escape to where you might free yourself from obligations for just an hour or two? A place that promises to invigorate and inspire you in a very autumnal way? Yes - pumpkin patches and apple orchards count, but maybe there’s something even more specifically suited for you. I plan to set aside a few hours and take a walk through the Central Park Mall and visit the Bethesda Fountain, hoping that the crisp air and fall colors will whisper their hidden messages to me as I journey through the park. What can you devote yourself to that is just for your own fall enjoyment in the next few weeks? “The autumn road, the mellow wind that soothes the darkening shires. And laughter, and inn-fires.” — Rupert Brooke, “The Chilterns” The Seven of Pumpkins (Reversed) from The Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-card-tuesday-3 monthly 0.5 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6214297a-ad40-4318-8a6c-6a06f783be6b/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Two Card Tuesday… - Imagine this - you're walking through a giant field full of yellowing grass at dusk. This open field is surrounded by a perimeter of dark, silent forrest. How did you get here? Who knows, but here you are as the night sky is slowly dimming. Suddenly a door appears - just a door. What do you do? We’ve all faced the terrifying exhilaration of a ghost door at some time or another. Should you enter, not knowing what dwells behind that door? Do you dare? If you are facing a door like this right now, here is a draw for you - If you open that door, there will be opportunity for growth, but only up to a certain point. Once you get to that point, it is still up to you to move yourself forward to your true goal. If you open this door, it will help you speed the process at first, but may leave you feeling exhausted and alienated. If you keep the door closed, then you stand to elevate your internal wisdom and sense of self. This is a longer road toward your ultimate dream, but you will be growing stronger within in a way that will ensure your personal success is in alignment with your convictions. Choose wisely, my friends. Only you know what you need more. “Of magic doors there is this; you do not see them even as you are passing through.” - Linzi Day The Nine of Wands and the High Priestess from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/wbdx6rlnx77mbnmm47ajzz4teb6w8g monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d4e76cd-a708-40e3-9fbc-bb4aa840629a/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - I asked the question “Why?” today when I pulled our card. In true bad question form, I wasn’t entirely specific - I just asked “Why” with no real sense of content. So, I’ll put it out there with the idea that perhaps you needed this information? If the question is why today, the answer is because either you or they crave a very energizing kind of emotional control. There is a sense from this card that, in your situation, a wilder need to own the very essence of another is at play. This kind of deep addiction to what another person has to offer is definitely thrilling, but can be quite dangerous. When it feels as if your very existence depends on sucking the life from another, you must stop to be sure you haven’t lost all sense of self. Conversely, if you find yourself being consumed by another, though it can be fun for a bit, eventually you will have to pry yourself free and release them to fly off into the night. Emotional mastery almost always calls for boundaries, so grab your garlic. You may even need to sharpen that stake. “Be careful in the company of monsters that you don’t become one.” — Cindy Gerard The King of Cups from The Vampire Tarot by Natalie Hertz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f4afac55-c1ae-4f7c-8ffa-69b918743b13/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Justice - Reversed… - How can we best enjoy what the week ahead has in store? Don’t try to stabilize your highs and lows too much because a bit of imbalance could be healthier for your experience than you think. Sometimes deciding what is “right” or “wrong” is just another way for you to censor or place judgment upon your own good time. And life, as we all understand, isn’t so black and white. To really feel all the feels of what is on your agenda may seem dangerous, but if you approach it in a holistic way you may find you are more fulfilled when all is said and done. Shake things up by letting yourself connect completely without self-judgement or restriction. If you do this in a safe way and with good intentions, you will experience all the dynamics of what this week has to offer. “Judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement.” - Simon Bolivar Justice (Reversed) from The Spooky Cat Tarot - Art Print https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/m5rekwja879lzyb2nnapfdy7a8xg2m monthly 0.5 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2355c4c2-0d00-4558-a5b4-b81384ce3601/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - Ponder this, my magical friends: you get to write your own story. Consulting the cards for your future should be for inspiration, not for a final draft. Today, think of wondering what the future holds as a brilliant brainstorming session in which you get to evoke the very core of your intuition. Deep down you know what you truly want for that future version of self, so let your own ideas of fulfillment lead you to put pen to paper with creative flow. Once you have formed these mystical micro-visions, use them as puzzle pieces. Play with them in a way that is both fun and illuminating. See how they fit together and where they might mis-match. Like an accomplished author, you may begin to see the many ways in which your story might come together to your best advantage. Don’t use your strong and beautiful powers to predict - use them to create. Happy Saturday! “Divination is a mirror reflecting what's in the soul” - Hermes Trismegistus The High Priestess from The Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/588j7xkndtylayypbp34bk6kpk3csb monthly 0.5 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/91f39cdb-dd00-4700-9397-6a0d370d9858/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords… - How can we have a wickedly wonderful weekend, my pretties?!? You may be out carousing right now, even though you have a pretty full schedule of magic making ahead, but if you want to make the most of your weekend, you will have to find moments to rest. Reserve your energy, for you have plans for a much more potent brand of sorcery. If you want to stay connected to your deeper powers and powerful intuition, a significant re-charge will be required. Find meaningful ways to revive. Get cozy and connect with your beautiful grimoire. Nap times are encouraged, but sleep deeply enough to dream of the wild spells and incantations you will ignite. Focus on yourself in a way that will make you feel ready to conjure something bigger than anyone could ever imagine. “Some people are magic, and others are just the illusion of it.” — Beau Taplin The Four of Swords from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Elsa https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7a1d164f-2739-4d84-a787-4b6aff2c6148/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands - Reversed… - Happy Thursday, troublemakers! Underneath the surface you are burning to make some mischief. If the idea of rebelling in a small, but fiery way is calling to you, get specific in you plan to ignite the right kind of vexation. Be curious at the potential for some tricky magic that will also be meaningful. What would truly bring your unsettled heart a sense of enjoyment? You can probably raise cane with purpose - so mull it all over a bit. Don’t take action until you know exactly what brand of mayhem will serve you best. AND do it with good intention, so it doesn’t come back to get you! You’re such devilish imps… “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.” - Harry Potter - JK Rowling The Page of Imps (Wands) Reversed from the Halloween Tarot by Karin Lee & Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7360373c-0d8e-4f96-b2e1-c64a962a7312/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Dare we ask the question - “Who is haunting you?” Do you even want to know or do you just want to slink away in the night pretending you aren’t being terrified and tormented?!? Well, if you stopped yourself from running scared, you might have noticed that the specter is actually emanating from you yourself. Let the ghosts of who you were and the ghosts of who you might be come pull you in various directions, because there is so much to be learned from them as you set a course into your future. Also, trust that ancestors and spirit guides have the best intentions as they watch over you in this magical season and beyond. Your life is building toward something wonderful, so don’t let yourself be spooked. Trust and let all of these “ghosts” lead you in that direction by simply honoring self and acting upon your internal intuition. Let yourself be haunted! “Maybe all the people who say ghosts don’t exist are just afraid to admit that they do.” - Michael Ende from The Neverending Story The Ten of Pentacles from the Ghost Tarot from Lo Scarabeo- Artwork by Davide Corsi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-card-tuesday-2 monthly 0.5 2024-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cb71793f-50d6-47f6-891f-339155a377bb/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Two Card Tuesday… - Last night, I had a pretty grim evening that made me feel a sense of doom. This morning the entire disappointing experience continued to haunt me, so I asked the cards, “What two things can I do today to put a smile back on my face?” Hoping these cards may benefit you tonight and help you to find that jack-o-latern like grin that will light up your night! First, rediscover your true power by getting lost in a juicy novel or an exciting show or film. True freedom can be discovered through escapism and consuming entertainment can fill your imagination with fresh knowledge. When you feel like you don’t quite know which way to turn and there are no options available to you, find a sense of meaning in what you do have and what you can control. Perhaps a moment of gratitude - make a list of all the things and people in your realm that do bring you joy as a reminder. We all deserve happiness - be mindful of others as you move through any momentary frustration or gloom. Life’s too short so keep your spirits high, you fascinating ghouls! (Get it? Spirits?!? tee-hee) “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” - Albert Einstein The Queen of Swords & The Reversed Seven of Cups from The Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/14e6dbf2-c3a5-4a9c-b4a9-32baaac5979a/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands - Reversed… - Calling all Witches and Warlocks - It’s time to set aside any past trauma and reclaim the magic of who you are! This Monday offers us a fresh chance to rise up from the ashes of what has been holding us back and set out on a new path of discovery. Release any doubt, fear and pain that you have been carrying with you - when flying via broomstick, you need a lighter disposition. Let your spirit soar through the day with focus and intention. Be sure to reset your energy in a direction where your sorcery is most needed. Gather with like-minded magic makers to summon a powerful spell - one that is filled with beautiful intention. Leave the past behind and band together towards a new and enlightening goal! “There’s a little witch in all of us.” — Aunt Jet Owens, “Practical Magic” The Ten of Wands (Reversed) from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8zwr79lxnkkj3fz6j639md3d7sk5f5 monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/85c4e38e-0d0e-4143-b107-9e38404dbc78/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - I was with one of my most magical friends earlier today and she pulled this card for us for our week ahead! I am not surprised that this sorceress conjured such a glamorous and masterful message for us from my tiny deck…it feels like it’s time for us all to make a little magic, doesn’t it?!? Don’t you feel the slightest shift in the energy around you and within you? Opportunities will appear where opportunities had not existed before and unexpected surprises will hold the promise of your success. Be sure to step into that energy with flair and style. You have what you need to master anything that comes your way, so dress for success and take full ownership of all of the magic you will make. Be ravishing as you bedazzle all around you with all the fun tricks you have up your sleeve. Turn all those disbelievers into believers. Never give away your secrets, though! "What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes." – Harry Houdini The Magician - Art by Enchanted Whispers Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/59ba7fc1-f190-4eb8-98dc-91be19ccce7c/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles… - I started this morning with a tarot reading for someone who has the most beautiful energy, so my October Saturday is off to a magical start. Then I decided to pull a card for us on how we can invite even more joy into this day. I was kind of struck by the answer at first, because this card can be so heavy, but does always inspire one to see the light of the situation at hand. If you take just one tiny moment today to uplift or encourage another who is in doubt or need, you will also benefit. When we help another with absolutely no agenda of our own, the reward can be immense. It doesn’t even have to be a big sacrifice or offering, just a simple chance to connect to someone and let them know that you see, hear and feel them. It may be just enough to let them know you are there. We are all a part of this giant pumpkin patch of a life - staying connected in the tiniest of ways helps the whole bunch grow. Happy Saturday. “I don’t see how a pumpkin patch could be more sincere than this one.” - Linus “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” The Five of Pentacles from The Tarot of The Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasa Ilincic https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/22d21b97-09c7-4663-8f20-bb99f51f23db/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords - Reversed… - When I asked for a card that can inspire our wicked weekend, the message was clear - this is not the weekend for “Resting in Peace”. It is actually a moment to resurrect projects, relationships and ideas that you had previously set aside or laid to rest. Unearth the remnants of your past and decide you might find that which you had buried, can and should be salvaged. What or who do you miss most? Think on it tonight and when you have the answer - fly into action! Make a plan to revive lost connections and/or get to work on freeing your inner spirit. Perhaps there are actually four pieces of who you were lying idly under the surface waiting to re-emerge? Attack all of these lost little bits with ghostly intention! Old haunts will prove to hold bootiful rewards. Happy Friday. "It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot The Four of Swords (Reversed) from The Vampire Tarot by Robert M Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f383d504-8d14-4718-80a0-6e1309d00015/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - This morning I asked the cards: “How can we summon the energy needed to feel the full potency of this season?” This may be a selfish question because I have started the week with a positive covid test (I think this must have been the surprise that the Death Card promised for me when it appeared at the start of the week - lol). I’ve been getting better, but do feel a sense of exhaustion and darkness which has been hard to combat. So, ENERGY is what I am longing for. Think of three ways you can light up your life, my friends. Meditate on what three things you can do to shed and share light. Illumination is a fierce way to battle darkness and fire burns bright, but also hot. What fire can you ignite to inspire yourself and others? For me, I plan to do the following: 1. Speak truth and highlight the good in the world around me by staying optimistically honest. 2. Honor the flame within by ensuring proper rest so I can burn brightly by getting enough sleep and listening to the needs of my body. 3. Plan engaging activities with people who light me up in various ways to stay creatively motivated, once I am healed. What can you do to become the light that will dispel the darkness? “Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” - Anne Frank The Three of Wands from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-and-the-hierophant monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e157d1fc-01ca-4b17-8d11-cccca0bc3f77/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Devil and The Hierophant… - I had the pleasure of reconnecting with some of my favorite reader colleagues last night and one of them presented a fun spread on New Moon/Solar Eclipse energy. Since we find ourselves in the midst of this exciting celestial happening, I thought it would be fun to share with you one of my favorite questions this spread asked - What opportunities can we bring forth unexpectedly as we move through this moment and into October? I pulled two cards this morning and they are potent - The Devil and The Hierophant! Seems we have the chance to be the tempter or tamer - and maybe both. You will have opportunity to reign supreme in getting exactly what you want from another, even if your intentions are questionable. You will also be able to dispel energies that threaten to disrupt you with your strong will and worldly knowledge. Power to save and power to destroy are yours to do with as you wish. Perhaps you should define your deepest desires and they will lead you to the most bedeviling and devoted ways to use this new found power. “Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.” - Arthur Miller “The Crucible” The Devil and The Hierophant from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-strength-card-1 monthly 0.5 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/53c5521c-78d3-4c42-bddf-df7eb9c6331a/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Strength Card… - Happy October 1st! We have officially entered the Spoooooky season, my friends! Last October I did a Tarot Challenge, but this year, I’ll be pulling cards based on my own devilish questions. Today’s question, “What will I need most of this month to create potent magic that will propel me in a powerful, new direction?” A bold answer appears from beyond. Mirror, Mirror on the wall…look no further than into your own reflection, as the magic you seek lives deep within. A healthy vision of who you are, what you have already accomplished and the true power of your full potential will be the fuel to weave an everlasting spell of success. Your personal strengths will bolster and support your efforts, but even your weaknesses should be reevaluated - as they are likely strengths lying in wait. Don’t underestimate your true beauty - it is intoxicating and haunting and can be used as a weapon, if needed. Consider anyone you draw in to be a fresh ingredient in your spell and anyone you scare off is simply not seasoned enough to spice up your concoction. You have an unbreakable spirit and a bold, fiery heart. If you want to survive the Haunted House of October, release the wild entity that dwells within. “What’s the good of being a ghost if you can’t frighten people away?” — Barbara Maitland, “Beetlejuice” The Strength Card from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham and Mirco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-and-the-wheel-of-fortune monthly 0.5 2024-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f4f14f70-6879-4c17-bacf-a67dde217cd6/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Fool and The Wheel of Fortune… - Big cards on a Tuesday bringing us an important message. The first step toward exciting change is just blindly believing that it’s possible. You long for a colorful shift in the energy all around you, but you can’t actually ready yourself for it. In this case, it’s there - waiting to happen, but you need to believe that it will. Curiosity, willingness to adventure into the unknown and eagerness to learn will lead you in that direction. The good news - you don’t have to have all the answers up front to be able to spin the wheel in a favorable direction. You only need to be open to it and excited about it. Forces you can’t see are already conspiring on your behalf. There will be challenges as you feel the world shift, but if you meet them with a smile, you will find success. Oh! I can’t wait to hear what materializes for you. It’s going to be so thrilling. "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few." - Shunryu Suzuki The Fool and The Wheel of Fortune from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna-Giargiulo Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/aa1783e4-5b50-4ff9-9634-64ed82626933/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Six of Pentacles - Reversed… - The time has come for us to examine our own aptitude for fairness. I read this quote online and it truly spoke to me, "Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” - Rick Riordan Whether it be in love, work or general way of life, it’s important for us to understand our needs and the needs of others in relation. With the current political climate so many of us are calling out for what we believe to be fair, but it’s easy to shout about it - isn’t it? The real measure of our character is in how we choose to live. So for whatever you have at stake today and in the days going forward, ask yourself, are my own needs outweighing the needs of others? How might I assure that those in my sphere have what they need of me to be successful? It’s not a contest - the success of others affirms your own success - and vice-versa! The Six of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Rosalarian Tarot by Ro Salarian https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/09700150-2e74-42db-bf66-7c77c9aee187/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords - Reversed… - You long to be moving in a new direction, but your mind keeps pulling you back. Frustrating - I know! Don’t get blue about it, though. It just may mean there is some unfinished business that needs attending to before you can truly pull up that anchor. Look closely at what or who is keeping you where you are to gain a greater understanding of what is at stake. This will help you strategize so you can leave all that you don’t need behind. You owe yourself the chance to make this move with a feeling of ease. When you are ready to launch, you will feel the lightness in your soul and the wind gently guiding you forward! “Unfinished business encompasses all those things we haven’t said or done. The feelings we wish we allowed ourselves to feel. Those feelings that we have ignored and not attended to.”— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler The Six of Swords (Reversed) from The Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thompson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2024-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f23304c8-8221-4538-b2ae-4972df81fab4/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords… - This week will feel surreal and threatening, but if you fight against the worry it could intensify your anxiety. I know it sounds strange, but give in to the worry just enough to see what is there. Often, we experience these strange moments, because they are pointing to something in our lives that is calling out for attention. If you feel unsettled and adrift, don’t you want to understand why? Splash around in this weirdness so you can find the answer. It might be scary, but you are so close to solving a mystery for yourself that can help you reclaim or reset your current circumstance in a more positive way. Give in to the fears in your mind. You can treat the symptoms, but if you dive deeper into the abyss, you will find the cure. “This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.” - David Lynch The Nine of Swords - Artist’s Rendering by Diedra Rater https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9c2d124d-610c-4ea0-897d-a9452726f9c9/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords… - This card has appeared twice this week for us. So, I’m wondering…what exactly are you up to, you sneaky fox? I’m sure others are thinking the same thing right now. Perhaps to fill your world with color, it’s time to do something deceptive. So long as know one gets hurt, why not do what you can to spice things up? The warning here, though, is just that - make sure no one is getting hurt in your exciting endeavor. You are feeling sly now and looking fine as you get away with it, but truth has a way of finding it’s way to the surface. A quick karma check is important here, because as we know, what goes around comes around. Concealing your true intentions are all well and good….but only if the intentions are true. But, boy do you look foxy as you wear that air of mystery! Happy Thursday, little devils. “O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” - Walter Scott The Seven of Swords from The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-amp-four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dd71c7bd-9883-46fd-98d7-87892d4cb2ae/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords &amp; Four of Wands… - Sometimes you have to get sneaky with your ideas to move toward a more harmonious existence. It may feel underhanded, but whatever you are up to right now can be worth it, if you keep the greater good in mind. So let your thoughts lead you, but be stealthy in which wind you follow. Understand that others may not understand as you take these small steps, that you are on the path to creative freedom. Hide away what you are doing because when the outcome of it is revealed, it will be celebrated with fiery joy. So, move like a feather in the wind, softly and quietly until you can land in a more colorful destination. “I am a feather for each wind that blows” - William Shakespeare The 7 of Swords and the 4 of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/140d981a-ab85-4cbc-afe0-617fa522ec16/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands… - Perseverance and confidence are leading the way into the week as you step up and take action to defend the work you have already put in and inspire yourself and others to do even more. Any obstacles you have recently faced will begin to melt away because of you tireless spirit and colorful dedication. Use your full being - mind, spirit and voice to stand up to anyone in your world that is expressing doubt about what you are capable of. There is no mountain too high for you, when your core motivation shines like the sun and breathes life into the world you inhabit. You are putting action to your words and accomplishing great things. “If you do not have persistence then no amount of education, talent, or genius can make up for it.” - Stephen Richards The Seven of Wands from The Moon Dust Tarot by Florance Saul https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/pkdf4x9x5fxdmnxagz5lxxln8kf8db monthly 0.5 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/95999986-ab11-486c-8130-e7fa4b8667e6/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers - Reversed… - Love is complicated. Sorry to state the obvious, but sometimes it needs to be repeated. Harmony can dispel discord, but discord can be born of harmony - they co-exist - without one, there wouldn’t be another. Love it not the answer - in fact, it mostly raises more questions. It can be delightfully messy and devastatingly beautiful. It will live up to your dreams and then tear them down, but it will always bring you back to yourself, if you let it. Let the love you feel and find be imperfect - let it ebb and flow as it wishes, but do not compromise. If that someone else does not understand your worth, they will not withstand the shared ride that is love. Keep looking til you find the one that wants to get their hands dirty in an alarmingly alluring way with you. You deserve all of this adventure and you will know when you have found the one or the many that deserve all of you. “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” - Zora Neale Hurston The Lovers (Reversed) from The Superlunaris Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-swords-amp-the-nine-of-wands monthly 0.5 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d388b70-2bdc-4062-ab39-4a7c863fff56/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Swords &amp; The Nine of Wands… - I’m not surprised to hear you are feeling a little exhausted. That dark energy that just rode into your life, dizzying your mind and dirtying your path has finally trotted off into the distance and you are left picking up the pieces. The toxicity of that person or situation was like a windy storm and you did a great job of defending your territory, but you did find yourself at a stand-still, wondering if you could hold on. As you watch them or it go, give yourself a moment to breathe and restore your own depleted energy. Then, you can gather what is left and being to release your guard to promote new growth. You are so close to a fresh start, but before you begin to take action, heal your mind. You did well, but you didn’t deserve all of that. Don’t worry - the clouds are lifting! “Your peace is more important than driving yourself crazy trying to understand why something happened the way it did.” – Trent Shelton The Knight of Swords & The Nine of Wands from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/p8fd2wtfkl4a59c3c75ljs6kf9gnl7 monthly 0.5 2024-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d2cfc1e9-da18-4e19-becc-42e7f253f1d4/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - Lead with kindness and compassion this weekend and you will flourish. In tough situations, you know just how to tame the beastly chaos with care and understanding. In easy situations, you are the sweet and joyful balm to others, inspiring growth and ensuring protection. Be gentle with yourself and with others in only the way you know how and I suspect you will entrance everyone with your charm. There is no better way to make new and lasting friends. Heart forward, dear ones - there is a beautiful world out there that can benefit from your warm and enduring spirit. Have the most fulfilling and rapturous weekend by just being you. "Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." – Scott Adams The Strength Card - Artist Rendering by Violetta Astanina https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-amp-the-eight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e3baac40-068c-4a99-ae97-ef023c8214a1/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Tower &amp; The Eight of Pentacles… - Ok - so whatever crazy chaos descends upon you today, you have the grounded dedication to make sense of it! Yes - there’s likely something unexpected to occur that will throw a surprise challenge in your path and it might not be pretty. But, you have prepared for all kinds of calamity and if you maintain your easy and stable sense of control, this wildness will not effect your personal progress. In fact, you may even be able to use this moment to bring a greater sense of flow and balance to others. So, stay calm and carry on, my lovelies! You have already weathered so many storms - what is one more?! Just keep on keeping on… “Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis.” ― C.J. Redwine, Defiance The Tower and The Eight of Pentacles from the Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/high-priestess-reversed-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2024-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/429f18c3-50aa-4f3b-a732-7b739f3aaf83/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - High Priestess - Reversed Three of Wands… - Open the curtain wide and ponder what kind of a role you are about to step into because the magic of your intuition has got bigger plans for you than you had imagined. Though it seemed you were outlining something big, bold and adventurous to pursue, when you look with more reverence into your spirit, you will see a great journey longs to emerge - one that carries your heart and soul in a powerful direction. Trust yourself, though you feel a bit disarmed by your own magic. This is a big moment for the potency of your life, so redirect your ship and use your intuition to put a little wind in the sails. Happy Tuesday, beautiful ones. Intuition is the compass of the soul.” – Anonymous The High Priestess & The Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Walz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bae7b0ce-f648-4d76-8f6c-d31543ade35c/collage.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles (Reversed)… - As a card for the start of this month, the message is “Be the window”. What do I mean by this? We have all had moments throughout life when we are down on luck and feel a sense of hopelessness. This feeling can be incredibly alienating, as you may recall. So, this month, tap into your empathetic nature with everyone you encounter. Listen, absorb what they have brought your way. Keep your senses clear and your attitude shiny and see if you can bring some light and color into their world. Be the window that is open (even just a crack) so that they know they are not alone in their experience. I think you will find that this approach can enrich not only the lives of others, but also your own. “Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.” - Edith Wharton The Five of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Llewellyn Classic Tarot by Eugene Smith https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/2a3apc7xalebkraxs9ye5pbs2nn298 monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bf09b303-ce0e-459e-bb23-0b92f6abf192/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - Oooooh!! You have been flitting about spreading positivity today. Even if you don’t feel it, others have been enchanted and warmed by your busy, but uplifting energy. Your colorful and quick moving personality is a joy for all whom have and will continue to encounter you. Thank you for being a quick reminder to all of us on just how sweet life can be when you rise above it all. You are so beautiful and you don’t even know it! Shine on. "Neither the hummingbird nor the flower wonders how beautiful it is."- Unknown The Sun Card - I found this image, but do not know what deck this is - it sure it beautiful, though. If you recognize it, let me know in the comments… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-amp-the-fool-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ba6afca1-49af-4c30-9f90-681f4fa28d2d/collage-68.png Card Of The Day - The World (Reversed) &amp; The Fool (Reversed)… - When I pulled The World (Reversed) this morning, I wanted to throw it back in, but instead I thought, “I’ll pull a clarifier!” And there was The Fool (Reversed). Yikes. Seems like our whole existence might be turned upside-down this week. I thought to myself, “Ok, I guess I should get ready for a wild ride?!?” Strangely enough, in about an hour, I had some very surprising and startling news that would very much influence the remainder of my week. See - the cards don’t really lie, but I know that! Anyway, perhaps this warning is exactly what we need?!? Prepare for things to be turned around this week. Risks we’ve have taken, may not turn out in our favor and we will find ourselves feeling like a lot of what we trust to be true is not to be trusted. If we are to prevail, we’ll have to level up and face life with strategic and careful actions. Let’s brace ourselves and be ready for the unexpected. “There is no harm in hoping for the best as long as you are prepared for the worst.” ~ Stephen King The World (Reversed) and The Fool (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2f39d975-77dd-4e6c-82b8-4d6b5c489d04/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man - Reversed… - In order to make sense of some of the chaos, you have had to restrain and suspend yourself far above the fray. While hovering above it all, you allowed yourself time to consider how you might re-engage from all angles. This fresh perspective didn’t come easy - it was really hard work, but it was the right thing to do. You can now re-enter your life with greater purpose and an easier approach. You know what you need for success, but also for the mental health of all involved. Mindfulness is tough work, but you understand that you must step outside of your comfort zone to get to a better way. Take all that you’ve learned and get yourself ready to launch. Now, just release! “Your perspective will become your prison or your passport” - Steven Furtick The Hanged Man (Reversed) from The Ethereal Visions Tarot Deck by Matt Hughes https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/266613d6-5e69-472c-9a55-f0aeb1790497/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers - Reversed… - It’s wonderful to find yourself attached to someone or something, if that attachment is filled with positive energy and good intentions. Sometimes, the intentions are good at the start of that connection, but if you hold on too tight or too long, the union becomes a bit distorted. Tonight, examine the people and the things you remain attached to. Is this devotion reciprocated in a harmonious way? Does the bond feel strong and favorable? Is the partnership mutually beneficial? Are you the one holding on with desperation, or is the other person or thing clinging to you in a way that makes you feel smothered? It might be time for you to revisit your relationships to ask yourself these questions, so that you might strategize the best path forward for restoring balance in your relations. Shed a little bit of light on fairness in love and reciprocity by building self-awareness in your associations. You deserve that level of understanding. “Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad.” -Debbie Ford The Lovers Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-coins monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5b59cb19-6fdd-4b5c-a4b1-9558f336b0bb/collage-64.png Card Of The Day - Three of Coins… - You are a straight shooter today and your aim is right on mark. Some may call this luck, but the reality is that you have the keen focus and clear dedication to your craft that guarantees your personal success. In fact, you have generated even more creative ways to hit that target and even established some new targets while you are in the game. Celebrate the many ways in which you have executed what you set out to do and built upon your own design with precision and style. Mastery is and has always been right at your fingertips, so keep going, my friend. It’s only Wednesday, after all… “Mastery is not a function of genius or talent. It is a function of time and intense focus applied to a particular field of knowledge.” - Robert Greene The Three of Coins from The Chinese Tarot Deck by Jui Guolang https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-strength-card-and-the-ace-of-swords monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/58711896-afff-4556-8f15-d736dfb9a021/collage-63.png Card Of The Day - The Strength Card and The Ace of Swords… - Your kindness and compassion have been a beacon for so many and, though some people may see this as a weakness, you now understand that this is the key to your success. Feeling that internal glow of understanding promotes a healthy flow toward fresh ideas that will be rewarding. Let your thoughts grow out of the easiness and warmth that you bring to the world around you.. Take action on those ideas with a caring energy for the benefit of others and you will benefit in return. Free your mind in the same manner you share your heart and the universe will provide you with protection, security, growth and enlightenment. Feel the strength of your own humanity and be proud of who you choose to be. "A simple way to access compassion is to see with the eye of your heart,” - Catherine Carrigan The Strength Card and The Ace of Swords from The Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham and Natasa Illincic https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-5 monthly 0.5 2024-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d9a6077a-972b-45ef-8ffe-9c46bd752e1f/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot… - This week there’s so much to do and you are ready to push forward with confidence and determination. Even though you are aiming high in this quest, you have what it takes to reach your goals (yes - it feels like you have more than one right now). Should you feel the pressure mounting, refine your focus and use what you have at your disposal to propel you through it. Sync into the collective vibe that wishes to support you - you will feel the energy of the universe and understand that you can achieve all of this with ease of spirit. Adopt a “groovy” kind of motivation in all of these endeavors. If you tune in, you can be spirited, but zen-like in your approach. Enjoy the delightful excitement of this new pace, you “Groovy Go-getters!” “Let the morning time drop all its petals on me - Life, I love you All is groovy.” - Paul Simon The Chariot from The Linweave Tarot by the Brown Company of NY https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/6tz7b37lhh7ckszezd538wpy8yebet monthly 0.5 2024-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8ea9f6a5-6e0f-4dce-9643-579bfe0742f7/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… - Mirror, mirror on the wall…who’s the fairest of them all? YOU! That’s right - there is some real potential bubbling up from within. You may think this opportunity is coming to you, but in actuality you are creating it and bringing this sorcery to life. You are the spell that is being cast, so start believing in what in your own unlimited and fiery potential. See and be the inspiration, because that is what is needed to make this moment flourish! Happy Thursday, Magic Makers! “Magic comes from what is inside you. It is a part of you. You can’t weave together a spell you don’t believe in.” – Jim Butcher The Ace of Wands from The Inspirational Tarot Deck by Rachel Farbaugh https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2024-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d86e1a1d-f320-4314-9f9f-c7993a0312a0/collage-61.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords… - There are two versions of you that exist - the one that has moved in a direction and made decisive choices and the one that is waiting. Sometimes waiting is the best decision that can set you forward in the right direction, but sometimes you must take swift action in going after what it is you need or want. Which one are you today? Don’t let your mind play tricks on you when it comes time to choose - trust the light at the epicenter of your spirit to tell you what must be. Intellect can sometimes get in the way, but other times will propel you with supreme vision and focus. Instincts are not to ignored. You must close your eyes to see…to know what is true. There is so much magic within, especially when you find yourself at a truly compelling crossroad on the eve of the Summer Solstice. “Close your eyes and you will see.” - Joseph Joubert The Two of Swords - Art by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/w4hj6llpxner6flwttcwd5gx9zpgtf monthly 0.5 2024-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c40007f7-fbe8-4c35-b087-9ced50e8bb53/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - There is so much to do this Thursday! I think you have likely been busy all day with collaborative projects. How many zoom meetings can one person handle?!? As you are approaching what needs to be accomplished and prioritizing the important elements, it’s vital that you listen and understand the full scope. Execution is so reliant on team work this time. So, these alliances you are slowly forming are, in fact, worthwhile. Let the ideas of others resonate as you tick off your to-dos. Inspiration will follow. While this day has felt exhausting, rest assured that, if you gave everyone your full attention, you are ready to create something incredible. Keep going, my friends…you are preparing in all of the right ways. “Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes The Three of Pentacles - I don’t know what deck this is, but I love the image! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/77gme7fsxgfg2jz2e23d4lhexbm2dn monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ceeca934-89e9-4cc3-80df-517a6625f57c/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - When the pressure is on, you have the fire, passion, creativity and authority to lead your team to success. True, there are so many components to this dish you plan to serve, but your artistic approach combined with your burning spirit to succeed makes for the best combination of ingredients. You are certain to whip up something magical and delicious today. Use your unruly temper to your advantage and be ready to command your team in a way that will ensure they deliver. And don’t forget to add a dash of rebelliousness - a little defiance goes a long way when you are on your way to greatness. Most of all, enjoy every step of this process - attention to detail is best when paired with an undeniable love for what is on your plate. Happy Wednesday, you warrior. (If you happen to dine out tonight, don’t forget to show your gratitude to the chef and kitchen staff!) “Skills can be taught. Character you either have or don't have.” - Anthony Bourdain The King of Wands from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-reversed-and-the-three-of-swords monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c049d8e7-7923-4576-9b27-0d47a5e877a1/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands (Reversed) and the Three of Swords… - It’s true that there was a moment in your life when you were mentally and creatively stunted by another in a malicious way. Perhaps they were using you to get ahead or maybe they were just insanely jealous of your knowledge and talent. But each time you look back on this moment, you find yourself reliving it and you re-open that wound. That person doesn’t deserve so much of your attention and intention any more. In fact, rest assured, that person has been delivered a universal kind of justice and they are not sitting as high on their thrown as they once did. It’s time to pull those swords out of your heart and recognize that they were simply a nefarious crazy maker. Do something tonight to help yourself find the complete level of healing you deserve. Write them a letter and defend yourself - tell them just what you think of them - get every nasty detail down on the page. Send those daggers in their direction by getting it all down on the page. Then, burn it or bury it. And, if you haven’t done it yet, block them from your phone and social media. You don’t need that loser energy killing your vibe. “Toxic people make you think you’re holding a grudge when you are really holding a boundary.” - Mel Robins The King of Wands (Reversed) into The Three of Swords - The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-5 monthly 0.5 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e7810285-e982-4824-a8b8-180979b5214f/collage-58.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - Do you feel electrifying radiant this morning? You are so full of warmth and light that people will be inclined to put on their sunglasses when they see you! Leap into this Monday with positivity and brightness. Optimism is your golden key to success. No matter what the day serves you, remember that you hold in your heart the spirit and the power of the sun. Dole out happiness and watch as others either melt in the rays or rise up, reaching toward your inspiration and guidance. Be the sunshine. “Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.” - Walt Whitman The Sun Card from The Tarot of the Golden Wheel by Mila Losenko https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8trk4mn95xrnf3zp9s75lpsptbs4k2 monthly 0.5 2024-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8397a929-f851-4f3b-90b3-2a1839c83e53/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… - Emotions will be flowering up today as you think back on the past. Reminiscing evokes both the joy and the heartbreak you have experienced with those you have held dear. Allow the feeling to blossom as they choose - do not judge them or try to qualify them. Your heart is sifting through these memories for a reason, so let it do its work. Relax into the idea of sharing what is revealed, even though so much time has passed. Love and understanding have a way of surprising you like an orchid plant that suddenly decides to re-bloom. It can never be the same, but the rare beauty is undeniable. Raise a glass to the old and welcome the new. Be tender with yourself and with others. “Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.” – Unknown The Six of Cups from the Golden Tarot by Kat Black https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/sstgtpwljrxl645jxmkcd9gxhrj7ec monthly 0.5 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/020223ed-3d07-42c5-b5a6-e1a8fdc5f2b5/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - How can you bring life into the world today? Think about how you might create something fresh and magical for the benefit of others. Creativity is something we all possess, whether we believe it or not, so make something divinely beautiful! Paint it, draw it, construct it, write it or even just think it in a way that can be shared with others. Ideas are tiny bits of inspiration that can grow into stunning realities. So, all you really need is a spark and the motivation to share it. Live in the realm of the Empress today by embodying a little bit of what she stands for - growth, abundance, creation and supreme caring. Become the worldly creature you were meant to be - make the kind of magic that will grow wildly strong to benefit others. Start today - all you have to do is plant the seed. “In the theater of life, magic is the script written in the language of the extraordinary.” — Jon Finch The Empress from the Wizard’s Tarot by Corrine Kenner - Illustrated by John J Blumen https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ec73eb56-f43e-483e-a1e4-20ad5681ee05/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords… - It’s Wednesday and I’m sure you have a fair amount on your agenda, but see if you can move through your day with an easiness of mind and tone. Honestly, you may be feeling exhausted if you try to push yourself or manufacture a false sense of motivation. Lay into your responsibilities with a calm demeanor and an almost zen like mentality. Treat each place you find yourself like a hidden, sacred lair meant only for your own calm focus. Speak slowly and evenly and no matter what is thrown in your direction, put self-healing and self-preservation first. When you start behaving like the elevated spirit you truly are, everyone else will calibrate to your personal energy. You don’t always have to declare boundaries to set them. Sometimes, just by changing your tempo, you are able to orchestrate a much more noble tonality to your personal arrangement. Soon you will find the world around you changing to accommodate that sense of grace “Grace can lie in a smooth, well-coordinated motion, or in a humble and tolerant attitude.” ― Sarah L. Kaufman, The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life The Four of Swords - Art by Enchanted Whispers Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-cups-amp-judgement monthly 0.5 2024-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/46458620-7c4d-4ee0-beca-0750e3616232/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - Two of Cups &amp; Judgement… - You have very big questions about life. “Who am I?” “Who am I meant to be?” “How Can I make an impact?” “What am I meant to do?” “Where am I going next?” All these queries can become a bit overwhelming, but focus your current emotional energy on someone specific - they may hold the key to the self-discovery you are longing for. Which specific person, you ask? That friend, family member or partner who is a little strange, but is always there for you - to lift you up and support you through all of life’s questions. You know the one - the one that you are still amazed has fit into your life so joyfully, even though they are terrifically different from all others you attract. They have the power to heal you and to reveal to you who you are capable of becoming. Let them guide you to your destiny or at least your next big stop on this worldly journey. Their unending guidance will be paramount to your ultimate success. And when you arrive there, they will not stand in your way, but lift you even higher than you imagined. All they ask of you is that you love them in return. “In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” - Paul McCartney The Two of Cups & Judgement from Dame Darcy’s Queen Alice Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/254e9cbb-b97a-4e76-8d83-e793124b65c1/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups… - I always pull a card before I set out on a race (don’t be impressed - my specialty is 5k and will only run up to 4 miles in a race - I am of a certain age, after all). The race was today -the question for my deck is always the same, “what will help me make it through this race?” Honestly, I woke up feeling especially vulnerable - I’m running slower than usual and I didn’t get a good night’s sleep - so in my mind, just getting to the finish line at a slow walk would be enough. I pulled the Eight of Cups and was a bit perplexed - I mean it’s a little heavy of a concept for just 3 miles. But, then I realized my deck was asking me to run away from negativity and toward something better. I suddenly understood this was a kind of magical metaphor wish that my deck was making on my behalf. So, I put it into practice - I loaded up a positive playlist, I enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee, I put on a powerful red shirt and prepared myself for the spell I was about to cast. Just keep moving toward light and hope - leave the bad stuff in the dust. I imagined along the way all of the Sh@$ of my existence trailing behind and getting lost - I saw the potential for greater things ahead of me at every turn. Honestly, the run became transformative and strengthening. I felt the full power of resilience and I hit a 10 minute mile…which has eluded me for sometime. All this to say, use your cards to make magic in your own life - keep moving forward in the direction of possibility! Happy Saturday. xo "Where you moving? I said, onto better things” -Anonymous The Eight of Cups from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hzczezazxzc4ehb7hsl8kkdxdh9g3s monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/76842abc-f9af-48b9-8667-6e619a4667fa/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - Oooooh! I got a juicy new deck and the pick for our weekend is trippy - The Hermit from Dame Darcy’s Queen Alice Tarot! When the work is officially done, slink away and dissolve into your own, secret lair this weekend. Solitude may help to bend your mind in all the right ways and if you need, I think you can find more ways to bend it. If you are approached by others, become their riddle to decipher and only dole out wisdom if you feel moved to do so. You will find you know so much more about almost everything than anyone you encounter, so you can be choosey in who deserves to be bestowed with your knowledge. Hide away and relish in your own importance. When you are ready, you will emerge with a enlightened perspective on who you truly are… “Who are YOU?” - The Caterpillar (Lewis Carroll - Alice in Wonderland) The Hermit from Dame Darcy’s Queen Alice Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4a85323a-ece4-4341-8c8c-c98c5792f76e/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords… - I pulled this card today and I was inclined to throw it back and select another…but that is clearly my psyche trying to avoid a theme that my life wants me to confront. So, let’s confront it - shall we?!? When you look up the Five of Swords online some “keywords” pop up to describe its meaning and the first one you will see is DEFEAT. But, what kind of defeat and what defines defeat for you?! Also, if we look at where this card falls within the journey of the minors - 5s sit directly in the middle. So if it truly reflects defeat…it’s a minor one that may not signify the end of anything, really. Defeat can be the moment you decide to give in, but giving in is sometimes necessary to move forward. It’s complex - it’s mystifying - it’s stressful. If you don’t accept defeat, have you been defeated? And, so what if you do accept it? If you are feeling the energy of this card today, I ask you this - in accepting defeat, what might you have to gain? “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”― Roger Crawford The Five of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/wdwm7xzkr4d5p368jfkj8lmn576dfe monthly 0.5 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/87bbc71a-7c48-4d74-89b5-f39f0ea4b3aa/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - What are you an expert on these days? Don’t give away any of your bright ideas - hold on to them. When you have so much knowledge, power is a given. Why? Because you can choose to use that knowledge to your advantage when you need it most. You know that quote “dumb as a fox”?!? Strategize the best way to take control of whatever life throws in your direction and that may mean, not laying all your cards on the table, but rather holding them close to the chest. The world is yours for the taking, but you must know how to manipulate things so you can truly gain what you want. Wield your hidden power with quiet wisdom. “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” - Jimi Hendrix The King of Swords from Tarot: The Complete Kit deck by Julie Paschkis https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/dpgyz2ytk67cn5xbd3pb4mkhyab9rw monthly 0.5 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/abc0e520-161f-4250-98d8-0b1b242abf95/Screenshot+2024-05-27+at+9.23.49%E2%80%AFPM.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - There is so much magic hidden inside of you and you know it. It’s easy to lose the sense of all the daring wisdom that dwells within, though. The mundane problems of life interfere with our own connection to self. This week, strive to elevate yourself all of the daily dramas. See them as non-issues by recognizing the incredible and awe-inspiring mystery of existence. The universe amazes and astounds and you carry within you a record of its most majestic secrets. Splash around in that power and the idea that you are so much more than the noise of the moment. You are the song of silence which is sung with greater reverence. Connect with and use the inherent knowledge of cosmos - your enchanting intuition - to lead you forward in a more authentic way. “Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.” – Paulo Coelho The High Priestess - Artist’s rendering found online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a6nawrazhkjhmwabl2ccfsje5se8z3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9ca3be5c-c63d-49ad-9982-a396ac0d0c5e/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - So much going on for you lately! In some ways, you likely feel trapped and overwhelmed, but in other ways you have let an all-consuming ennui set in. Despite the strong dissociation, this is actually moment for you to learn and understand life’s complexities. Consider that you aren’t trapped, but rather confined in a way that allows for you to internally explore your own position. Though, you feel disconnected, you are actually working hard to sustain yourself in a myriad of situations and the work you are doing is not for the feint of heart. Do what you must to find your truth in the twisting vines of existence. It’s more than acceptable to take the time you need to rise above it all and turn it all on its head, so you can connect with the clarity you deserve. “When you quiet your mind, you can enter a world of clarity, peace and understanding.” - Alice Coltrane The Hanged Man from Tarot Illumnati by Huggens Kim https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0cfe1eaf-8673-413c-974e-02743bfb5697/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles (Reversed)… - When making plans this weekend, try to plan events and gatherings with people that love you for who you are - not what you own or what you have acquired. The best company is company that doesn’t judge you, but will support you at any stage of your existence, whether it be king/queen of the world or just beautiful, surviving mess. Your people will the ones that show up to your party with open arms and fun energy whether you are dining at a five star restaurant or sitting on a stoop with a slice of $1 pizza. Foundation and security can be fleeting, but a healthy support system rests on the kind of merry mayhem you can make with like-minded spirits that just get you. If you celebrate with those specific people, you will have a weekend of fun that extends far beyond this weekend! “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” — Oprah Winfrey The Ten of Pentacles (Reversed) - Art by Brian Huntress https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0678e6bd-95d4-4b7a-ae6a-6395cd87ffe7/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords… - You look so glamorous when you have to make a tough decision! Listen, you are doing all of the right things - taking a step back, closing your eyes and ears to the ideas and opinions of others, looking inward to find your way! So, trust your instincts. It’s undeniable that you are leaning in a particular direction. You cannot pause too long, or the opportunities will pass you by! Don’t give in because you cannot make your mind up. Go for it. You will never quite know either way, unless you take action. “On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions who, at the dawn of decision, sat down to wait, and waiting died.” - George W. Cecil The Two of Swords from The Mucha Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-and-the-four-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/21036a1e-c324-44a4-9838-7f78010ef8e1/collage-47.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords and The Four of Wands (Reversed)… - Don’t let the power someone USED to hold over you affect the way you enjoy and inhabit your life today. We all have those monsters from our past - the ones that lorded over us with negative opinions, wielding their sense of control as a weapon. It truly is hard to let go of some of the things that were instilled in us as young, impressionable humans by those who had bad intentions. Even if they are far removed from your life, you may be holding onto the twisted principles they insisted upon and those hollow words that cut you to your core. Whatever remains of that malicious energy can infect how you choose to experience the world around you. If this is the case, it’s time to say goodbye to such a tormenter - for real. Write them a letter today and say to them exactly what needs to be said, but find enjoyment as you pen those words you never got to express. You decide what happens with that letter - maybe you hurl it into a lake or river - maybe you set it on fire - maybe you hold onto it as a reminder to live more fully in the moment. Release that energy and welcome color, togetherness, light and joy! “Clear out the past, layout the present and prepare for a much better and brighter future.”― Omoakhuana Anthonia The Queen of Swords & The Four of Wands (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/skdgj7rhresdasdrkgl76jxjz7znyh monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2b484b0e-da66-469a-83f3-3043b7e0e005/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - You may think that what you know to be true is right, but balancing the scales of fairness is a lot more complex than meets the eye. There are differing opinions, yes…but there are also differing experiences in any given situation. When you see everything only from your viewpoint, you are not necessarily seeing things clearly. Today, face a tricky situation head on by taking your time to try to explore it from all vantages. Listen and understand with openness of mind, heart and spirit. Decisions don’t have to be made quickly, but should be approached with impartiality and this will be challenging. If you strip away your pre-conceived notions and face the idea that you don’t have all of the answers, you will ultimately make the right choices - choices based on honor and equity. Real power can be discovered in objectivity. “Are you listening, or are you busy forming opinions?” ― Akiroq Brost Justice from the Sawyer’s Path Tarot by Jamie Sawyer https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zlt7nsxlar85td24hgap47jm33jy7z monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/78328503-0eb1-4a57-92df-7f30e833c213/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed… - If you find yourself feeling turned upside down this week and spinning slightly out of orbit, don’t panic. When things get this shaky it’s likely a sign that you need to find the root of the problem. In this case, if fulfillment of personal purpose is what is at stake, then you should feel gratitude for the sign that something is not quite right in the path you are taking. It’s time to reconnect to the “ultimate why” that is driving you forward. Get as specific as you can in why you have made the choices that have brought you here and you may find the why is not quite resonating for you anymore. Pinpoint your deepest passions and you will see that you can realign your planet with authenticity. Sure, it will take hard work, but this week is the wake up call you need to find your way back to a meaningful way of life. “Let your yearning for life challenge you to leave behind a second sun which the earth can orbit!”― Lawren Leo The World (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card-4 monthly 0.5 2024-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e63bc5e6-e63d-4f9a-9d9e-992e35dee509/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card… - This is not the message I expected I’d have to deliver on a Saturday, so prepare yourself. A piece of you must die today. I know you are thinking, “Oh come ON, Holly - this is not fair.” But, I also expect you know exactly what I mean with this piece of news. There is a part of you that you have been dragging around with you, trying desperately to keep alive and, while it will be challenging, it is now time to let that part of you go quietly into the night. You don’t need it anymore - it is only weighing you down. Confront that which you have been avoiding. Do the difficult thing by letting this part of self cross over, so that something new and fresh can grow in its place. If it truly is an emotional experience for you, let yourself mourn tonight. Heck, hold a memorial and buy yourself some red, red roses to honor what you are saying goodbye to. Rebirth is on the other side of this moment, so don’t hold onto the sadness too long. You got this…it will all be ok. “There’s an important difference between giving up and letting go.”— Jessica Hatchigan The Death Card - Artist’s Rendering found on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zb9yp9eehmma6wghm8ycl6m4lcrwlc monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a7074459-0610-48e7-8eca-48de68a4c279/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Your tiny world is FULL of delights. What strange wonder sparked your curiosity today?!? Haven’t experienced it yet - well, it’s coming your way. Be ready to welcome a tiny, but joyful glimmer of something different. Study this strange, new idea, thought, experience or even person you encounter. They deserve more than just a glance. Linger in the newness of this energy for a spell. Let yourself be enraptured by the unknown of it all. Allow this brush with the unexpected into your space and heart with open intrigue. This tiny little moment of something uniquely wondrous - this novelty you have found will inspire something greater within you - you just don’t know what yet… “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” - Albert Einstein The Page of Cups from The AstroMatrix Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1f81225c-1420-4bdd-a68f-ad972e69dfce/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords (Reversed)… - Don’t worry - the cloudy situation you have been facing is lifting. The skies are clearing and so is your heart. No matter what has transpired, you are not to blame. Others may continue to hold on to this, but it’s imperative you release yourself from its hold. So, free your mind of any dark, lingering thoughts and let yourself breathe once more. Start by choosing positivity. Welcome a bright and optimistic outlook and you will soon see the sun break through to brighten your life. "Negativity is an addiction to the bleak shadow that lingers around every human form--you can transfigure negativity by turning it toward the light of your soul." -- John O'Donohue The Three of Swords (Reversed) from The Morgan Greer Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-reversed-amp-six-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/40e0c468-149b-422f-8553-a2d83d449df0/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups (Reversed) &amp; Six of Swords (Reversed)… - Stop - just stop reflecting back on past decisions! Your mind is steering you in the direction of the “what ifs” and the “what ifs” are a supreme waste of your time and energy. Yes, your life would be different if you had made different decisions in the past, but you don’t know how and you never will. You may feel like there’s some safety waiting for you in the idea of “well, if I had…” but these excuses are so hollow. Because, “what if” you had? You will go around in circles with this, because regret for past decisions is a road to nowhere. Happiness, fulfillment and success are byproducts of decisions you can make for yourself in the here and now. Turn your mind to the present and you will be leading your heart toward a better future. Sorry for the Tarot tough-love on a Tuesday, but it needed to be said. “Don't spend your life wondering "what if" and worrying over something you have no control. What's done is done. Looking backwards will cause you to miss out on new blessings ahead. Move on.”― Germany Kent The 7 of Cups (Reversed) and The 6 of Swords (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/princess-page-of-wands monthly 0.5 2024-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e979b2d0-3144-4a3d-8c5f-c53842680bc6/IMG_3762.png Card Of The Day - Princess (Page) of Wands… - For all my princesses - The fire in your eyes reveals the burning passion in your heart. You are open and ready for something more in life - something that will fulfill your deepest needs and inspire you to reach outside of the bounds of what you consider to be safe. Listen to the world around you and absorb its power, so that you may use this fiery knowledge to advance in ways you have only begun to imagine. You are at the start of something great and you know it. Don’t let anyone tame or restrict your feral curiosity - it is your superpower. Feed your desires and consume what is offered with no apologies. You are ready to set the world on fire. “To be a woman is to harness the power of the earth below you,sky above you, and fire within you.” ― Grace Gegenheimer, The Way She Blooms The Princess (Page) of Wands - Online art by Craiyon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/sh8rr5gd2ffl6s6ccb3t5lw88zfwr9 monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/265709eb-9e13-4b7d-b5ee-eaa8fb908ef2/collage-40.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - Hey little creatures - seems like we doing some heavy lifting today. This Thursday is all about getting sh@! done and getting to that finish line. Make use of this day by committing to even the most burdensome assignments - the ones you have been carefully avoiding.There may be moments where it feels impossible to continue, but don’t give up. Just take it one tiny step at a time and keep your eye on the prize. Before you know it, you will have ticked off all the “dos” on your “to-do” list and you’ll find yourself feeling satisfied with your accomplishments and ready for bed! That will be a sweet releases, but until then - keep going, my friends! “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” —Stephen King The Ten of Wands - Art by Eugene Smith https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4be1c348-25a7-4134-a100-bf829759b3b1/collage-39.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles… - You have had a day, but all the efforts you have put in will grow to provide you with the abundance you deserve. So, instead of complaining about the exhaustion of your efforts, meditate on the richness you will soon be rewarded for those efforts. Let the promise of luxurious manifestation fill you with power. Take that strength and beauty with you to sleep and dream of the fulfillment of all of your colorful wishes. When you wake up, dress yourself for success for a new day. Really go glam to express on the outside all of the strength and character you carry on the inside. Treat your new day on Thursday as a new chance to multiply the bountiful gifts you have already acquired. Dominate your world by utilizing the majesty of what you have. “Making a dream into reality begins with what you have, not with what you are waiting on.”― T.F. Hodge The Queen of Pentacles - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1ee4766c-2213-4d90-972e-f2110f834d99/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - This weekend let your thoughts drift to a whimsical place as you dream about what is possible this summer. Yes, the weather is starting to give us those sunshine rays we have longed for and a new sense of hope is on the horizon. So, what kind of fun do you hope to invite into the season ahead? Make yourself a summertime list of activities that you can look forward to. Then, set all your little joyful plans into motion. You may find you need to escape on a luxurious vacation to truly shut out life’s worries and feel free. But, you may also find bliss in simple activities - picnics, barbecues and evening walks as the sun is setting. There is so much potential, so plan now. You don’t want the season to pass by - seize it by planning ahead! Also, it’s always a joy inspiring time to just dream of tiny delights. In doing so, you will fill this weekend with happiness and wonder. “I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” - Tony Morrison The Ace of Swords from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/50946f28-464b-4beb-966a-02a2174d84b6/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords… - I get it - you have got A LOT on your mind, but don’t let your thoughts determine how you feel. All the things you have to get to and the issues that need to be resolved can swirl around in your brain in a way that colors everything you do. All those things on your to-do list will get done and the myriad problems will be resolved. And, if for whatever reason they are impossible, well there’s no use worrying about them then, is there? Seriously, don’t let your dark thoughts color your entire life. Get out of that tunnel of doubt, fear and grief! Let all of these worries hang above you for now - there are more positive and joyful aspects of life that deserve your full heart and attention. And, let’s face it - you deserve a little sunshine too! “The day you stop worrying will be the first day of your new life; anxiety takes you in circles, trust in yourself and become free.”— Leon Brown The Nine of Swords from The Tabletop Tarot by Brandi York https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgment-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dcf5affe-d111-46ea-8848-423e9eed3861/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - Judgment… - The music of life calls to you - can you hear it? In its harmonious tune, you will hear a multitude of voices that are singing to you the secrets you have been trying to decipher and understand. You have a colorful opportunity to be reborn, even if you don’t feel it within. Life is short, so take full advantage of the songs you are gifted with. Listen to the melodious sounds all around you - that rich, vibrant humming of the world. It is inviting you to a more authentic and fully realized version of self. Why wouldn’t you embrace this beautiful vulnerability and sacrifice the mundane in order to evolve? In fact, don’t just listen to what is calling to you - let the music inspire you to rise up and dance. “Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” - George Carlin The Judgement Card - Art by ArtCASIMIR on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-amp-the-king-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/11a1b539-bc9a-4556-b259-eec6a80c8633/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords &amp; The King of Pentacles… - When you look back on your day, your week, your year, which card reflects more of who you have been and where you find yourself today? In my “other life”, I spend more than a little time in and around creatives and artists. Often, they feel as though they are not where they want to be or think they should be and you can see that their artistic spirit is a little sleepy because of their perception of self. But, I’ve spent so many years in my industry that I’ve had the incredible privilege to see so many young, budding talents mature and find their way to varied kinds of success over the years. We all will arrive to our “King of Pentacles” era, if we put in the hard work and trust that who we are meant to be is evolving in the best way as we are moving through our days. Sometimes, we are so exhausted we can’t see it, but we will find our fullest sense of self if we just keep going. So, maybe today you were the King of Pentacles and you can look back and thank that Four of Swords. And, do not take for granted those Four of Swords people in your life - they will eventually join you when they find their true purpose. On the other hand, maybe you were experiencing the tiredness and longed for restoration of the Four of Swords, resting in the hope that you might advance toward the King of Pentacles. Know that you will. No matter where you find yourself and how you may feel about your personal efforts, keep going and trust. Sweet dreams on a Tuesday! And, thank you to all of the young performers who have inspired me over the years… “You’ve gotta believe in yourself, and you just have to work harder at it than you’ve ever worked at anything before in your life. And if you keep doing that and keep believing in yourself, great things do happen.” —Kate McKinnon The Four of Swords & The King of Pentacles from the Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam EG https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5e4572d9-6e08-4f3b-b82e-1c9485b4fb65/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - Where do you long to go, my dear friend? You must have an idea of which way you long to sail your boat, if you hope to find your way to the happiness you seek. So, take a moment tonight to chart out the path to your desired destination. In doing so, be as specific in your vision as you can. Imagine with vivid detail how you will create and discover a more vibrant sense of self. See yourself at the peak of your longed for achievement and feel the glow of that glory within. Do not limit your imagination when you are meditating on what is possible. There is so much potential on your horizon, so it’s time for you to decide in which direction you most wish to set your sails. Happy dreaming! “To reach a port, we must sail - sail, not tie at anchor - sail, not drift.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt The Three of Wands from Wizards Tarot by Barbara Moore (Author), Mieke Janssens (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-ten-of-cups-amp-reversed-knight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2024-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33e928ee-e01e-45ac-a7f4-cd34da0c343f/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Ten of Cups &amp; Reversed Knight of Pentacles… - I know you have the urge to travel back to something or someone that had been quite emotionally fulfilling in your past, but you will be taking a step in the wrong direction if you try to move backwards. It’s true that what you once had was beautiful and harmonious, but it doesn’t exist in the way that you remember it anymore. You will lose your current grounding and regret returning, if you move in this direction. It will be disappointing and it won’t provide you with the same dynamic feelings you had experienced in the past. Muse on what you remember of the past, but don’t travel there expecting that what you once had will re-materialize. Anyway - why not move forward - toward the unknown, but colorful potential that awaits you on the horizon?!? Reorient yourself and don’t be afraid to leave the past behind you. You won’t regret it. There are so many more adventures to gallop into and so many new and beautiful people to meet. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” - Soren Kierkegaard The Ten of Cups (Reversed) and the Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Golden Girls Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c7c9c658-b3b3-4a83-abd1-886da034b7f5/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords (Reversed)… - Real talk - you can’t just sneak away from that thing you did that you aren’t proud of. I know it seems like the easy thing to do - turn your back and walk away…pretend it never happened. However, it will continue to haunt your mind until you come to terms with it. Listen, we’ve all done things we regret, so you aren’t alone in experiencing these icky feelings of guilt and shame. Acknowledge what you have done - step up and meet that monster face to face - look it dead in the eyes. Recognize that little monster is a part of who you are. Take a minute with your monster to figure out the why. Knowing why you acted the way you did will help you to generate the kind of self-awareness that will promote self-forgiveness. Once you have figured all of this out, you will be able to feed that monster what it truly needs and face the world with a more open spirit. See…you don’t really want to sneak away and carry this burden with you?!? "What you do, tells me everything about you." ― Jerry Fernandez The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b01d9075-ab75-4d99-a41a-25dd28ef90bf/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords - Reversed… - Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! You have had more than enough time at rest. In fact, you have made good use of that momentary solitude to relax your mind and refresh your spirit. This meditative time was deeply needed and has likely allowed you to generate fresh thoughts and ideas, but you cannot lay about forever. Get out there and put your refreshed mind to use. If you have gestated on new goals, let’s leap into action and take the first steps toward achieving what you need and want. If you have been mentally strategizing how to approach a specific situation - you are ready to confront that which you have been avoiding. If you just needed a break…break’s over. No more snoozing. Let’s GO! “If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.” - JM Power The Four of Swords (reversed) from The Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-amp-the-nine-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/826907b9-d64e-4fd3-8ee8-d95c90fcebd2/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant &amp; The Nine of Cups (Reversed)… - In this culture we are taught to believe that aging is the enemy - that when our looks start to “fade” so does our importance in society. It’s truly unfair and can have a huge impact on our emotional wellbeing as we get older. Let’s face it, it’s hard enough to face the challenges that come with a slowing physical body, but must we also be judged so harshly for something over which we have little control?!? The truth is, true beauty grows from wisdom and understanding. Looking back on all of the worldly lessons we’ve learned along our journey, we begin to see how all of this experience connects us more powerfully to the deeper meaning of life we have chased in our youth. Let us reframe our idea of maturing and embrace the strength, wisdom and undeniable power that come with it. No matter what age you are currently resting in, acknowledge that every age holds a unique and magnificent beauty. Respect your elders and, if you are an elder, respect and love yourself. “Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”– Betty Friedan The Hierophant and The Nine of Cups (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/72697281-1bd2-464a-890c-f40c7c4466ef/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Swords - Reversed… - Your heart needs a break from your own dark thoughts. So, do whatever you need to do to release all of that heavy, obsessive thinking you have been doing. You don’t need such burdensome worries clogging up your Saturday night. When you let go of all of that negativity which bogs you down, I think you may find you heart will start to heal in ways you hadn’t thought possible. Why? Because you have created space internally for something more positive and fulfilling. So, free up a little space for dynamic color, wild optimism and outright fun. Even if you do this for just one night, it will have a lasting effect on your spirit. Happy Saturday!!! "There is a magnificent, beautiful, wonderful painting in front of you! It is intricate, detailed, a painstaking labor of devotion and love! The colors are like no other, they swim and leap, they trickle and embellish! And yet you choose to fixate your eyes on the small fly which has landed on it! Why do you do such a thing?" -- C. JoyBell C. The Three of Swords (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/aegcwjb4ngerkjsl6c8czj64g947jy monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e70582a6-2db0-432f-ac29-6d45102e24ac/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles… - This weekend is all about you - it’s time to indulge and enjoy the beauty of who you are. There is an enchanting sorcery about you that longs to be lavished with attention. You can do this in a big, splashy way if you like - a night out, a fancy dinner, a trip to the spa OR you can hunker in your gorgeous lair and indulge in the simplicity of the enchanting things you have acquired that you usually don’t have time to enjoy. A cozy sit with a dreamy book and a lush bottle of wine can be enough. Even a walk through your local park can fill the senses with the richness you deserve. Whatever you decided to do, recognize all the hard work you have put in to make this glamorous life possible. Fill your senses with the gifts you have provided for yourself and lose yourself in the magic of self. “Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful, and indulge yourself!” - Betsey Johnson The Nine of Pentacles from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Alba https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6be1d15e-9e82-42a7-9451-f9c4bcf16195/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - Death - Reversed… - Spring is springing up and so are you, my friend! In the past month or so, you may have been feeling a strangely indescribable uneasiness brewing under the surface, but that was because you have been subconsciously getting ready to shed your skin and start fresh. Whether it is planned or happening within without our awareness, change is so difficult. Self doubt, insecurity and regret can creep in when we are transforming. We wind up inadvertently grieving the loss of what we don’t even know we are losing, when in actuality we should be celebrating the process of our own beautiful metamorphosis. I think you have likely already begun to feel a shift in your personal energy toward hope, happiness and light! Take a moment today to celebrate or reward yourself for moving through those dark times and ready yourself to reemerge with dynamic determination. You are blossoming!! “Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.” — E.V. The Death Card (Reversed)- from the TarotKey Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-coins-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ec64f4f2-2b67-4bce-a2d5-760fcb8c61b0/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Coins - Reversed… - If you are longing to create something new, it’s time to consider using what you have to draw in the funds to support it. Let your passion motivate you to make three necessary changes in your financial security that will make your dreams possible. Here are a few ideas on how you might do that… Identify your true goal - envision it and get specific on what it looks and feels like to be successful within that goal. Think about who you may want to enlist to be a part of it and what you might need to do in order to engage them. Figure out a way to save small amounts of money starting today in a way that will support this new and exciting objective (this will signify for you a time frame to launch). Whatever this dream is, it’s definitely within your reach but you will have to invest time, money and heart to manifest it. Start now - just three little steps into your future. You can do this! “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh The Three of Coins (Reversed) from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-card-tuesday-1 monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/30531419-4e7a-417e-b292-69e41625d28c/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Two Card Tuesday… - It seems you are a little hesitant to share your feelings today. You are feeling upbeat and hopeful in many ways… with a renewed sense of focus taking the lead. However, when you look back at where you are coming from and who you used to be, it makes you wonder if you are truly being authentic to yourself in the choices you are making. Mull it all over, but don’t let yourself get too sullen about it all. Life is not so black-and-white, so the truth of what you are feeling lies somewhere in-between. Your emotions fluctuate. You don’t always have to come to a resolution - you are allowed to let your emotional life exist somewhere in the middle. Ride the wave of it, at least for today…. “There is no black-and-white situation. It is all a part of life. Highs, lows, middles.” - Van Morrison The Six of Cups (Reversed) into the Four of Cups (Reversed) from the Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/327fca56-07e1-4910-86da-a7e6db68780e/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - King of Swords - Reversed… - You are a sharp thinker and you have excellent ideas, but you don’t always have to take the lead. Today is a great day to relinquish control to another person and allow them to shoulder the responsibilities which come along with it. Though you may be feeling a little bit disappointed, you should ask yourself if you truly ever wanted to be in charge in this way anyhow. I think you’ll find that there’s a reassuring sense of relief that comes with passing the buck in this situation - a kind of letting go that you didn’t know was available to you. You will still be a vital part of it - your ideas and input are respected and highly regarded. However, there are other things materializing that will need more of your attention. It’s ok to release ownership. Let go of your urge to lead the charge. You will feel immediately unburdened and, in the long run, you will see it was the right choice. “Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than hanging on.” – Eckhart Tolle The King of Swords (Reversed) from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ef840984-c66e-4e52-8cc3-0316960d48e9/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot - Reversed… - You have determination and a fiery drive bubbling underneath your skin and you are aching to ride forward . You may feel like you have to make a move and fast, but slow down for a second. Moving ahead is on the agenda and you are ready to use everything at your disposal to make it happen, but you must get even more specific about your intentions. Are you coming or going? Are you moving toward something intriguing and exciting or are you running away from a situation that is too much for you to handle?!? I know - ouch - a little tough love tarot message on a Saturday night. Sometimes, you have to run away - to flee a bad experience can provide you with the freedom you need to gain the understanding you seek. But, sometimes you need to deal with what you have been handed and find closure in order to move forward with strength and strategy. Either way this movement could be absolutely the thing you need, but stop and define it before you advance. You owe yourself that level of clarity. “…I didn’t want to be a passenger on someone else’s motorcycle. I wanted to be the one riding that mother…” -Lily Brooks-Dalton The Chariot (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rodman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/3mszblrlk9j4mpx26r55agcrhgx5gm monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c351d8e-4642-442e-8a2f-7ea483cb37a1/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Hey Fools - let’s throw a “Starting Over” party today! The energy needs a shift, so no time like now to make a fresh start. Rebelliously toss aside your usual ways of doing things and embrace a sense of danger. Approach your day with newness - every challenge is an adventure and every obstacle is a new chance to conquer with fierce style. Get curious about what kind of thrilling and undiscovered fun could be waiting around the corner as you move through the day. Let each step you take invite more and more possibility into your life. Shake up the world around you like you would shake it out on a dance floor. Invite all those who are intriguing to you to join your soiree and trust that all the right characters will be drawn to your new, celebratory vibes. Yes - let’s be impulsive in all the right ways! “I want to give a really BAD party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there’s a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette. You wait and see.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald The Fool from The Mystic Dreamer Tarot by Heidi Darras (Author), Barbara Moore (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xzxtph3ghlram7566hte7nfr3nhzbn monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fcb08a0d-54e7-45cc-80cb-6bc030a1bfb0/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords… - Tonight take a break, create some safe space and let yourself zen out. No matter what you are doing, you can find a moment to reconnect to a sense of self-protection and clear the mind of clutter. Find your sacred spot, close your eyes and imagine you are in a protected location that makes you feel calm and secure - perhaps one you have visited in the past or even one you are dreaming up now to inspire stillness. Use all of your thoughts to build a metaphoric shield around you. Connect to this imagined place with all senses and be as detailed as possible when you do. Perhaps there is someone who enters your space - someone who makes you feel protected and loved - someone you haven’t seen in sometime. Let them give you the gift that they have for you - a message, a thought, a beautiful thing you can hold and enjoy in the moment. And, in that moment, feel the love and protection that you carry with you always. When you release yourself and return to the world around you, remember that peace of mind is yours for tonight and for always, if you choose to access it. “Within you, there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” —Hermann Hesse The Four of Swords from the Alchemical Tarot by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-amp-the-world monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/93fc9b4b-8f1b-4228-b722-9433deaefed4/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords &amp; The World… - A friendly Two-Card-Tuesday reminder from my deck… When your head feels so full of worries that you cannot sleep at night… when fear overtakes you in your mind…just remember that one day this moment of dread and doubt that you currently face will be a distant memory. When you recall this tiny blip in your life, you will chuckle to yourself as you call to mind how full of anxiety you felt when it was happening. You will recognize, with amusement, just how much you exaggerated the severity of life when you didn’t have to. You will likely also smile with pride at the manner in which you took on the most difficult challenges of this incident and moved past these scarier moments with grace and grit. When you are so much further away from this moment, you will revel in its significance, but delight at how trivial it truly was because of your own resilience. “That's the funny thing about time. It is only in looking back that it's easy to connect the dots. To see exactly why everything needed to happen the way that it did.” - Rebecca Serle The Nine of Swords - The World from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2024-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2da61b7d-d283-4bcd-aa2c-7d86cf05d123/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles… - We all have those moments when we feel lost and alone - those dark times when all seems hopeless and our only defense is to cover our eyes and hide from the world. What we truly need when we feel this alone is for even just one person to come along and remind us that we are not. It only takes one beautiful gesture from another to urge us to lift our face to the sun, so that we can see the light and recognize that help and better days are waiting for us there. Today, if you feel down - look up and find that person. If you feel up - be that person for someone who needs it most. Provide sanctuary just by being there…become the hope for another person in need. “Hope lives in those who believe in it.” – Buddha The Five of Pentacles from The Shaddowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xdzsl5tjkw8fpdw4njb9n7nmwt87wy monthly 0.5 2024-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fec973e6-47ff-4fed-82be-827db8226a83/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Get ready for a sugar rush - this week is going to provide you with sweet opportunities. Be careful you don’t linger in your decision making - you’ve been craving the delicious flavor of options and here they are! Don’t delay - seize those confectionary delights that are right at your fingertips. Let your heart decide which offering appeals most to your sweet tooth and grab your treat. Savor all of the rewards that come with it, but act fast, because you may be able to devour more than just one - all hold promise, so dive in and enjoy all of the choices you are making. Treat this week like a trip to the candy shop - you deserve to indulge. “We are all a great deal luckier that we realize, we usually get what we want - or near enough.”― Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Seven of Cups from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot by Miriam E.G. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/magician-reversed-and-page-of-wands monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/efbe872e-6de0-4fe8-bea9-abdecade273a/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Magician (Reversed) and Page of Wands… - Sometimes, in your fairy tale story, it is time to turn the page and begin a new chapter. If there is an area in your life in which you no longer feel the magic you once relied upon, it may be time to set out on a fresh, new path. Instead of dwelling over a spell that is just not working for you anymore, get curious about what exciting, new journey might be possible for you. You don’t have to know what to do, where to go or what is next - you should welcome the thrill of not knowing. It’s time to feel young and free again and embrace a more adventurous and creative approach to living. Magic can still be made, but you must move forward with fire and enthusiasm to understand what kind of magic is needed in this next, bold chapter of your story. Happy Thursday! “Turn the page, continue reading and let the next story begin.” - Suzanne Weyn The Enchanter (Magician) and The Page of Wands from The Fairy Tale Tarot by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/aeb218e9-5603-4469-970b-5c1e9cf479a6/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Cups… - Ohhhhh….I love this version of the Knight of Cups….because this charmer is SO dreamy. Sometimes we need a metaphoric Knight to come rushing in on a white horse so we can be treated to this brand of romantic idealism. If you are being love bombed today, know that you deserve it - every single cuddle, kiss, gift, gesture and promise. However, know that for someone that leads with the heart, promises are often fleeting and lasting connection can be hard to nail down. A wild, white horse cannot be tamed, but their presence is a magic and exciting gift. So, let the love hit you like a bomb, but know that once the dust settles you may find yourself with only beautiful memories of a delicious moment. “You were messy and fragile and fleeting, but for a second you were mine…” - Unknown The Knight of Cups from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9e735777-ed62-4cf0-9eaf-c07c1e51a853/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords (Reversed)… - You have plenty of sparkling ideas today which has you feeling enthusiastic and ready for action. But, be careful not to share them just yet. These little gems need time to gestate. If you put them out into the world right now, they will not be taken seriously. So, cradle them in your mind and nurture them until they are ready. Fuel this developing brilliance with knowledge. Let them grow full enough inside your mind that you will be able to strategize the best plan forward for them. When you are ready, you will know just how to communicate your thoughts with a full proposal that will wow everyone. You are onto something big, but give it the time it deserves and it will flourish beyond your wildest imaginings. Happy Tuesday! “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” - Lee Iacocca The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from The Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33acefe9-d234-453b-adbd-ea7a750e9716/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - King of Pentacles (Reversed)… - It’s time to examine your kingdom and take note of what you are not quite getting right in the area of finance. Perhaps you have money coming in, but as soon as it hits your hands it flies right back out? How might you better make use of what you have earned? Allocating savings or investing at least some of your income stream into the possibility for future abundance is important to the vitality of your continued life. If you are purchasing things now, be sure they are the kind of things that will be lasting and bring you joy and fulfillment for years to come. If you are spending money on activities, they should be ones that create lasting memories or provide you with sustained health and invigoration. Get serious about where your money is going. Even if you feel you don’t have a large amount coming in, you are in control of how it is allocated and the kind of return you might foster. “You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” - Dave Ramsey King of Pentacles (Reversed) - From the Connolly Tarot -Art by Pete and Eileen Connolly https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c8626b9f-3297-4445-91ff-4d6ebeeff740/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Six of Wands… - Today I pulled from my Golden Girls Tarot because my dear friend who gifted me the deck was coming by for a visit, so it just felt right. Sophia appeared with a truly fun message for our week ahead. The Six of Wands can signify success in your endeavors and recognition for all that you do, but often we associate our successes with career or personal goals. This week, set yourself up with a few “friend goals”! How might you step in and be a sunny champion for some of your besties?!? Think of the many ways you might surprise your favorites by going above and beyond to support their endeavors. This is certainly a fun approach to the week ahead…you may be surprised at how much this strategy will distract you from the worries you have been carrying for yourself and provide you with unique forms of personal growth. Not to mention the joy you will be providing for others (and remember - what you put out will come back to you threefold!) By the end of the week, you’re true reward may come in a rousing chorus of “Thank you for being a friend….travel down the road and back again…” This may be the best way to be celebrated! “I always wondered why blessings wore disguises. If I were a blessing, I'd run around naked.” - Sophia from Golden Girls The Six of Wands from The Golden Girls Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/aee7a025-8a6e-4b49-893c-85b4461d1a04/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords… - There are thoughts that you have kept tucked away inside your mind, unexamined but protected. There they nest muted and unseen, growing under the surface of your psyche. Do you hear them from time to time, calling out to you for attention? This weekend release these ideas you have hidden away and spend sometime sifting through their potential. I think you may find deeper meaning lurking within them - strange and beautiful possibilities to be discovered. Yes, decisions will have to be made. Though you feel like you cannot see, maybe you only need to listen to their sacred song to understand what action you should take. When you tune into this mystical melody you have obscured from self and others, you may find the fog that has surrounded you will suddenly lift. Have the most beautifully revealing weekend, my dear songbirds. “I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.” - Igor Stravinsky The Two of Swords from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bec822c1-1b43-4eb4-9f68-d9afd6125958/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups… - Expect a triumphantly joyful surprise today. A beautiful opportunity emerges for you that involves continued growth of emotional fulfillment! What I love most of all about the traditional rendition of all the Aces is the cloud. Let this card today be a reminder that hidden behind the swirling, grey clouds in your life, there is always extraordinary possibility waiting to be revealed to you. So, anytime life throws a shadow of doubt on your path, just wait for the magical reveal of what is actually coming your way. Today this moment will present you with potential for unfettered love. Happy Thursday! "Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” - Rabindranath Tagore The Ace of Cups - Not sure which deck this is, but it’s lovely! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/46dc3d47-961a-4660-a0f7-77909e1f00cc/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - No matter what the weather is doing outside, run into the middle of this week with sunshine in your heart. Let the warmth of your own energy lead the way in every scenario you encounter. Banish all sense of darkness by being the unfiltered and radiant human that you truly are. Shine your light on others, so that they may also feel the magic of infinite possibilities in your presence. True positivity and freedom of spirit comes from within. Don’t hold back - open those arms, throw your heart center forward and be the wild optimism everyone needs. “When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” - Unknown The Sun from Tarot Key Website https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-amp-the-three-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/637dcf2f-937b-4f14-b600-6ac9d4fbae36/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant &amp; The Three of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Is a current collaboration not going the way you had hoped? Perhaps you feel as though you have hit a brick wall when trying to communicate with those involved and you find yourself at a standstill wishing you could advance. Think back to when you were just learning how to approach this or any project of its nature - who did you seek advice from? Maybe it’s time for a refresher course in how to proceed. A well timed phone call to a mentor from the past could be just what you need. Can’t get in contact with that provider of knowledge? Welp, close your eyes and imagine they are sitting beside you. Really feel the awe inspiring energy of their presence and the safety of what they can provide. In your mind’s eye, ask them your question and wait for the response. What you hear back, even in your imagination will be of use. Lean on the power of your most cherished mentor to help you knock down that brick wall and propel you magically forward! “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey The Hierophant and the Three of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/971fd846-a935-4cc8-b3a2-bdbd9a194ee5/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - Six of Wands (Reversed)… - Life has a way of surprising you with strange and unwarranted disappointment from time to time. The worst part of fielding disappointment? It often signals to us that someone in our world should no longer be trusted. It can also point the truth out in the harshest of ways. The best part of disappointment? Having the truth revealed to you is not always fun, but you hold so much more power over your own decision making when you have all of the factual information. But, in this case, the ego has been wounded, so be extra kind with your spirit and remember that ego is different from self confidence. It could be that your ego needs a little break so that determination can rise from a more truthful place. Whatever is going on here, you need to treat your self with gentle and caring energy. You deserve more - you deserve better, but don’t get fired up too soon. Let your heart heal. “Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment.” - Evan Esar The Six of Wands (Reversed) from The Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-on-a-saturday monthly 0.5 2024-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7b5ba7c4-9f9a-4152-a66e-fcbe6501f1a7/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards on a Saturday… - Feeling like you are in a rut? I pulled three cards today today to gain information about how I can lift myself out of my own and I just loved the message, so I thought I would share. It’s true that in this moment you feel stuck - you know that decisions must be made, but you cannot even see what you are deciding about. It’s a defensive and confusing position to be in when you aren’t sure what part of your life needs the most focus and attention. What you truly long for are more options - exciting ones, scary ones and everything in between. Life has felt stagnant, so opportunity for ANY kind of change would do the trick, but you would like the privilege of being able to choose from many mysterious offerings. How might you get there? First, you must embrace the sunny side of who you are - a wildly optimistic outlook is the key ingredient in this recipe. You feel like you are in darkness, because you cannot see and you don’t yet have a clear vision, but the sunlight is there for you to claim! Also, how playfully vulnerable can you allow yourself to be on this adventure? It’s time to get curious about being reborn. Adjust your thinking - and welcome the unknown with delight. If you do, you will soon find yourself looking back on this moment with wonder. Happy Saturday! “If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” - Roald Dahl The Two of Swords - The Seven Of Cups - The Sun from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-judgement monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/53569a8c-f6dc-4ca1-83ca-095c349a67e1/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands - Judgement… - Lately you have been thinking, “there has to be something more I can do - something with purpose and meaning - something that will make me feel fulfilled…” Good news - there IS! Sobering news - it’s not enough to just think about it. It’s time to take action if you want to make serious change in your life’s intention. I can hear you now saying, “but, I have to think about it first to know what I truly want to do…” WRONG! Sorry, but you are wrong. Take those loose ideas and set them in motion - you have to do to understand what you want to do. Take risks - fiery and gravity defying risks that will bring you closer to the core of who you were meant to be. Sound scary? I think it’s ok to be a little scared, but take action anyway. You are passionate and capable of so much…don’t settle for a life less satisfying because it’s easier to play it safe. Once you get started, you will find that you can leap over obstacles and land triumphantly in the place you were meant to be. “The biggest risk a person can take is to do nothing.” - Robert T. Kiyosaki The Knight of Wands into Judgement from The Cosmic Cycles Tarot Author: Martina Razo, Art: Miriam E.G. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/00ac8b0c-dcef-469d-99a7-5a3f5b3b6da6/IMG_3085.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords - Reversed… - You have been extra competitive and you have been playing this game your own way. Though you may think you have the upper hand, the real truth is the conflict has become so complex that you and all involved are now surrounded by foreboding, gathering clouds. A storm is brewing and you continue to laugh as you are overtaken by the greyness of uncertainty. What does “winning” actually mean to you?! Do you want to stick around to see the clouds open up and the winds hit you with sideways rain, or is it time to admit to yourself that you have taken things too far?!? Do any of the people caught in this impending downpour deserve what you have set in motion? What is your true aim here? Ponder this tonight. It isn’t too late to clear the air and begin to operate from a much more honest place. And, I’m sorry to say, you can’t win every single time… “You can’t win every battle. Sometimes victory comes in the form of bowing out gracefully.” - Toni Payne The Five of Swords (Reversed) from the Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f88068e5-e58b-424f-b6c1-bc468d741154/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - So, you have found yourself in murky waters, but have been a kind of warrior in how you deal with it all. You should feel like a warrior, but even a conquering hero can find themselves feeling a deep level of exhaustion. This week, you have your gaze pointed to the surface and you know it’s time to swim up to the top to finish this fight. The trouble is you are still carrying so many obligations and they are weighing you down, my friend. It’s time to prioritize your rise and release the burdens that you are holding onto. I know you feel committed, but some of the small details you have acquired will work themselves out once you have emerged. Think of it this way - you will be of no use to anyone if you sink. So, set your eyes on your final destination and begin to let go of those obligations which you simply cannot fulfill. Let the passionate fire within your spirit fuel your quick ascent to a better place. “What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others.”― Alain de Botton The Ten of Wands from The Mermaid Tarot by Leeza Robinson and Julie Dillon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-reversed-into-the-two-of-cups monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3dfb2109-a6ab-4d31-9fc0-c7d163b6264e/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands (Reversed) into The Two of Cups… - You are finally through the rocky and fiery part of your most recent conflict and you deserve a beautiful moment to cool down. There are clear wounds that you need to dress from the struggle. But, what you need most is quite simple - love. Sure, a spa-day would be great and of course alone time with a book or show that you love is nice, but you finally have the chance to enjoy the healing balm of someone you adore, so do it!!! Rely on that special someone today to help restore your heart and soul. Your bond with them, whether it be in romance, friendship or both, is sacred and can heal all wounds. Make space for togetherness and grab onto healing. The most beautiful part of this moment? It’s a shared need fulfilled. You are the cure for each other. Happy Tuesday! “Love is the greatest force in the world. It bridges gaps, heals wounds, and transforms lives.” – Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) The Five of Wands (Reversed) into the Two of Cups from The Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/kmwsp38sn3mbeb2cnmpsg487wk8eda monthly 0.5 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/20e62d83-3414-4f1b-868a-a1e77c0dd59d/collage-142.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - Have you been feeling bound by dark thoughts? Maybe you aren’t trapped, but rather taking a moment to cultivate a more refined focus. Tonight is a leap year night! Treat this extra late night as a chance to turn your dark thoughts into a dark and dreamy kind of magic. Instead of letting them get the better of you, twist them around internally and use them to gain greater clarity on your direction. Sometimes, it’s good to be stuck because it forces you to deal with the trap itself. And, most often we discover it’s a trap of our own making. What are those thoughts pointing to? Define it deep within. When you fall asleep tonight, invite this quandary into your dreams so you might explore it further. You never know - what is lurking in your nighttime visions can be just the strange kind of guide you need to life the fog. Sweet dreams…. “A dream is a microscope through which we look at the hidden occurrences in our soul.” - Erich Fromm The Eight of Swords - not sure what deck this is, but it’s full of dark magic… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d2b8036d-4eac-4598-b44a-2fc61f0c5c35/collage-141.png Card Of The Day - Death (Reversed)… - You have been feeling like life is colorless, so it’s time to grab your crayons, colored pencils and paint brushes and bring some life back to this page of your existence. You deserve to be living life with verve, instead of wasting away in a pit of emptiness. Do something today that will make you feel alive again. Take a risk on doing something that scares you, but will waken your sleeping psyche. Fill your world with bright and vibrant hues. Come back to life by invigorating all senses and embracing a new eye-catching way of existing. You can start small, but it’s time to fill this world with color and do not dare worry about staying inside those lines… “Walking through darkness with thoughts full of colors".― Prajakta Mhadnak The Death Card (Reversed) - Artist Rendering by Orphics Posters https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-into-the-lovers-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f396a99e-53fd-4e50-94ad-fa44c1ba783e/collage-140.png Card Of The Day - The Magician into the Lovers (Reversed)… - If you are looking to manifest love, you have all the tools necessary for success, but you might want to reassess the brand of love spell you are casting. Be specific in your wants and desires, but remain open to the idea that the kind of partnership you think will be fulfilling, might not actually be for you. In fact, maybe you should tone down that fantastical approach and allow yourself the time to gain mental clarity on what love truly means to you. You may have to acknowledge that love might best fit into your world in a more unconventional way. Or, that you may have to reshape yourself a bit in order to let the right kind of love in. Also - be less definitive in your idea of what is right. Let love surprise you. Isn’t the ultimate goal to give in just enough to let your world to be turned upside-down in ways that are unexpected and rewarding? Keep making magic, but relinquish your sense of control… “Life’s most beautiful moments often arrive unannounced, wrapped in the shimmering paper of unexpected surprises.” – Unknown The Magician & The Lovers (Reversed) from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2024-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/23114de4-ed4c-42f0-8933-1d3f92fb9d5d/collage-139.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles… - Hey, Queen! There are so many pieces of you that come together in a truly majestic way to fill this world with your glam style and personal sorcery. Take a moment today to think about the gorgeous collage which you have created to make you who you are. Your kind and giving heart, your flawless taste, your fierce style of leadership should all be accounted for and celebrated. You have a way with others that is both respected and revered, because all these bits and pieces of you come together in support of a unique and honorable approach. These are the colors that make you successful and the same colors that allow you to recognize when you need to dedicate yourself to reinvention. Feel self love and gratitude for your own work of art. “Art is that which helps you see beauty in the mundane... Let my life be a work of art.” ― Eric Overby, Senses The Queen of Pentacles - Art by Collagecanto on Flickr https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-amp-king-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/95735d65-9d60-437b-ab76-ea6a7022198f/collage-139.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups &amp; King of Pentacles… - Your cup runneth over and your pockets are lined with money!!! I’m sure you’re laughing at this and thinking, “I WISH”. But here’s a question for you, if you had to choose between love and money what would you pick? And, don’t say “well if I had money - love would come, so I pick money.” That isn’t always the case - there are plenty of unloved, sad rich people out there! Aren’t you glad you aren’t one of those?!? But seriously…Love OR Money? I know - it’s an unfair choice. Here’s a better question - if you had more money than you knew what to do with, how might you use it to encourage more love and togetherness in your life? Sometimes we have to ask ourselves these tough questions and keep asking until we get to the truth of what is really missing in our world. Once you have that truth - you will likely be surprised that you may not need money to manifest it…. Can’t wait to see what action you take next…. “Money is good, love is wealth.”— Douglas Horton The Ten of Cups and The King of Pentacles from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7e5481b1-9937-4f11-b25e-f4f689f8f93c/IMG_2941.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords - Reversed… - Sometimes we have to do deceitful things for self-protection. In this case, you can come clean with anyone you have mislead because your intention was self-preservation in a situation that definitely felt threatening. If they don’t understand why you had to be a bit underhanded in this case, you will immediately know that trust is not a part of your personal relationship or partnership. To be put in this position is tricky enough, but if they cannot understand your reaction to certain danger then they are likely not worth your time and energy going forward. Wouldn’t you prefer to have everything out in the open and know with complete certainty that this person will have your back? You are not a dishonest person in your core, so if someone is bringing that quality out in you it must be addressed. Let the messy truth of what you have done be revealed. It will provide you with so much clarity of mind. "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” - Sir Walter Scott The Seven of Swords - Reversed - The truth? I don’t know what deck this is…. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-amp-two-of-swords monthly 0.5 2024-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5b1b164b-0ed5-45de-8bb7-8319e4cd94cf/collage-137.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles &amp; Two of Swords… - Someone powerful emerges to make you an offer today! This is highly enticing, because it comes with great reward and the promise for future proliferation. However, you understand in this moment that you will have to make a very complex decision because, in accepting this gift, you know you will be disappointing someone in your life who is very important to you. Don’t rush through this process - spend time weighing the pros and cons. Explore the darker repercussions that will come along with saying yes to truly understand what is at stake. Look within to get the answers you need to be able to move forward without regret or doubt. You will know what is right if you do. “Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” - PK Subban The Queen of Pentacles and the Two of Swords from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2024-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ef254474-f9c7-4ee4-b685-66c21f76b8b5/collage-136.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - The blizzard of the past few weeks is threatening to derail all of the progress you have made, so it’s time to step up and take control of all situations at hand. You have keen instincts and you know how to best approach each menacing person you encounter and all malevolent energy that blows in. Trust your knowledge and understanding and figure out how to use it as a weapon of retaliation. You have the upper hand here, so sharpen your mind and strategize your best path through the undesired accumulation toward clear success. You will be sitting pretty, if you just use the power of your mind. “Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed.” -Terry Goodkind The King of Swords from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/rzh3twzr8hkm75lb9hnc5zpp5c3yjw monthly 0.5 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b01848ef-2393-4288-b523-5197d8b79904/collage-135.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Does it feel like you are about to take a big, wild step out into the abyss? This week is sure to be full of unknown adventures, some of which we will be ready for and some that will catch us dangerously by surprise. It’s best to recognize when you feel totally out of control and to take it one step at time. There will be support, but there will also be distractions. Be sure to look where you are going and face the challenges that come your way with curiosity and an open heart. Some things may not go your way, but if you approach defeat with a carefree heart that is willing to learn, it will certainly break the fall. Make sure to make some time to clown around. If nothing else, be sure to have fun along the way! “I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments.” - Jim Morrison The Fool - not sure what deck this is? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2024-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3a2dfd89-7b45-4d97-89c0-837079a95123/collage-133.png Card Of The Day - Six of Cups - Reversed… - Something is just not working this week. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you feel tired, cranky, overextended and just plain over it. You are missing life’s little rewards along your journey because you are just overwhelmed by demands. Maybe it’s time to get more than a little selfish. There’s only so much you can share of self and that inner child is longing for your attention. I know you feel like other people depend and rely upon you and they do, but what good are you to them when you have such a short fuse? If you truly want to connect with a free and generous heart, you need to take some time for yourself to remember the sincerity and innocence of your original intentions! You will not survive the winter if you continue to progress in this way, so be selfish. Take time to reconnect with the truest form of self - refill the deep well of your giving heart, so you have something to give! “People empty me. I have to get away to refill.” - Charles Bukowski The Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan (Author), Mark Evans (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/s9ape7rm9dbpxtj8fhjfple4jwfg92 monthly 0.5 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/973e7166-f60a-4c50-bc4f-fe0658993ad7/collage-132.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands… - Yesterday, we pulled this card reversed and it presented in a way that indicated we weren’t quite connecting with people in our circle in a harmonious way. The read seemed to indicate that we should seek our tribe elsewhere. Today I pulled the same card, but upright, first thing in the morning and I was excited at the notion that the like-minded tribe I hoped to secure would emerge for me! And, I was surprised at how much I was reminded of the strong relationships I DO have in my life all through the day! Old friends and new friends appeared to me in many ways. Think back on your own day - how did your tribe appear to you? Were there surprise texts, chance meetings, introductions or fun gatherings? Have you identified those that resonate with your spirit? How might you foster these relationships? Just think of what is possible when you set out to conquer together! "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” - C.S. Lewis The Four of Wands from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-into-the-four-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/26422b0a-7f6a-471b-ba71-95c9ab206dde/collage-131.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands into The Four of Wands (Reversed)… - You have a spirit that is all about positive action and you have been jumping up and down to gain the attention and approval of others. But, sometimes they just don’t notice and you feel like you aren’t getting your desired result. But, you know that you can’t make everyone like you. If you try to force a relationship, even when you do this with a carefree and joyful spirit, some people will just not resonate with what you are putting out into the world. You shouldn’t let this get you down, though. No need to linger and let this moment damper your spirit. So, you can’t solidify the connection with that particular person or group of people that you had hoped would be there for you?!? Move on - there is a tribe out there just waiting for your special brand of happiness and fire. Go and find them!!! "When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of “Me too!” be sure to cherish them. Because those weirdos are your tribe." - A.J. Downey The Page of Wands into the Four of Wands (Reversed) from the Light Seer Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8xymj54yh3gyxr6sslm9ynwxbfcnr6 monthly 0.5 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b82001b3-bea3-4ad7-bfad-c32d28d1363f/IMG_2728.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - The energy of this week submerges us into the deep end of emotional opportunity! If you have a heart that has been longing for deeper connection and engaging relationships…be prepared to be offered the chance to dive in. Even though the changes will feel dangerous, you will also feel exhilarated by this fresh and golden opportunity. Allow yourself to be engulfed in whatever emotions surface for you as you swim through this week like a mystical creature of the deep. There will be rewards waiting for you at every turn. Once you have claimed your most precious prize, it’s up to you how you choose to enhance and enrich it! Surprises abound - you find you are the prize that someone else claims! Wherever your adventure takes you this week, open your heart up so that you can experience it all with the sincerest of intentions. "To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others." — Sophie Swetchine The Ace of Cups from the Creative Commons Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bd4d60dd-69bc-47df-8d22-47ab853367db/collage-129.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands - Reversed… - There is a lot going on around you - some of which is exciting, but much of it feels dangerous. But, strangely you are totally disengaged and do not even want to explore these happenings. It’s alright to feel disinterested in all of it. You don’t always have to be motivated to deal with the chaos. In addition, you shouldn’t let yourself be made to feel like you have to participate by someone else. You can simply sit back, ignore and let it pass by. Perhaps, after the fact, you’ll make sense of it all in retrospect. But, maybe you won’t. Will you feel as though you missed something? Hard to say at this point. Don’t force yourself to be active out of fear of regret. If you do not feel invested, perhaps there is a reason. Trust your gut - even if it’s just not motivating you to do anything. “I am immediately disinterested when I hear mountain-climbing stories. - Fred Armisen *Me too, Fred - me too. The Page of Wands (Reversed) from the Radio Opaque Tarot by Echo Vaas https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-reversed-amp-page-of-swords monthly 0.5 2024-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e641234e-f273-4681-ac92-da3cb34fbad9/collage-128.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords (Reversed) &amp; Page of Swords… - This morning, I accidentally pulled two cards when reaching for a card of the day. But in Tarot, as in many moments of life, I have always found there really aren’t accidents. This two card discourse struck me right away, because last night I saw a dear friend in their incredibly creative cabaret show of personal stories and original songs! I was very moved at how she took a particularly traumatizing moment in her life and used it to create a truly gorgeous and heart-felt song. It reminded me that all of the stress and darkness we experience can spark new ideas. And, those ideas, if we let them take form, can motivate and inspire others in brilliant and moving ways we had not thought possible. When restless thoughts begin to swirl around you, gain control by using those thoughts in a creative way. Take your anxiety and turn it into something beautiful and full of bright potential for yourself and for others. “When you’re sick of this world that’s broken, when you’re tired of your thoughts unspoken - don’t let it break you, that won’t be your fate. Don’t wait - create!” - Matty from SuperYou The Musical - lyrics by Lourds Lane The Nine of Swords (Reversed) into The Page of Swords from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b9f91762-7b68-4db9-b780-c3d7cf02dbcd/collage-127.png Card Of The Day - The Empress - Reversed… - This is a week of maniacal people making a mess of your world - isn’t it? Who is that holier-than-thou presence looming over you, judging your every move? We all have those certain people that hover and make us feel small. They might pretend to be powerful and all knowing, but their intentions are so dark and twisty and their subtext is disturbing. They only seek to make themselves feel better by making you feel bad. Underneath the surface they have completely disconnected from their authentic self and they can’t stand that you are so true to who you are. So, let them loom and spout their opinions about who you are and what you do. Don’t give them a minute of your personal energy - they haven’t earned it. If you really want to scare them away - hold up a mirror and reflect back to them what you see. They may be so horrified by how far they have strayed from compassion and proliferation that they will finally change themselves for the better. “We do ourselves a great disservice when we let the bitter opinions of others mingle and subvert our own thoughts.” - Dodinsky The Empress (Reversed) from The Modern Way Tarot by J. Bindels and N. Fernando https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-and-temperance-reversed monthly 0.5 2024-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/99685b63-6f35-4aba-b442-67f7e3d576cb/collage-126.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups and Temperance Reversed… - Are you having a DAY?!? Overwhelmed by the chaos created by another? All it takes is one emotionally immature crazy maker to splash into your calm zone and turn everything into an upside down nightmare. As cute and lovable as they may be, perhaps as you reach the end of this day, you might look back and gain a more illuminating perspective on the mess that was made for you. I get it - you feel sympathetic to them and will defend their plain innocence. However, is that who they truly are or is that just the game they play? And, where are they now?!? You are the one left dealing with the turmoil. You may love this person - you may feel slightly responsible for them, but ultimately, it appears to be time to start setting boundaries around how giving and available you are to them. Take back your sense of autonomy and control, if only just to restore your equilibrium. ”Whether they appear as your overbearing mother, your manic boss, your needy friend, or your stubborn spouse, the crazymakers in your life share certain destructive patterns that make them poisonous for any sustained creative work. . . Crazymakers are often blocked creatives themselves. Afraid to effectively tap into their own creativity, they are loath to allow that same creativity in others. It makes them jealous.” - Julia Cameron The Page of Cups into Temperance (Reversed) from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6eccea9f-9dd6-4c8a-8437-b313fcc48977/collage-125.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles… - When we invite abundance into our lives, our intention is often to manifest material items or money and we wind up overlooking the richness and support of our community. Friends and family are available to fill any emptiness we might be experience with laughter and love. Today, be grateful for the individual people in your world that are there for you on a regular basis - providing you with positivity and support. When you think about it, you might be surprised by the wealth of wonderful beings that surround you on a day-to-day basis and beyond. These people are the real blessing. What good can money and material items bring, if you have no one to share it with? Abundance is more than that and you already have so much of it! “Count your blessings. A grateful heart attracts more joy, love and prosperity.” - Cheryl Richardson The Ten of Pentacles from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake (Author), Elisabeth Alba (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2024-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9486e210-f738-4299-a868-34a3d800242f/collage-123.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords… - I don’t know what you are up to, but you need to be sure that no one else has noticed. It’s important that you keep these sneaky activities hidden from others, because you know you are being slightly deceptive. Sometimes a little trickery is called for, so long as your intentions are true and hold meaning for yourself and for others. However, whenever we are secretive in our actions or thoughts, some will perceive this as betrayal, so you better work hard not to be discovered in this underhanded undertaking. I applaud your cunning and respect that you know best how to maneuver through your current situation, but you gotta watch your back and take every precaution available to you to be masterful in your sneaky plan. “If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” ― George Orwell, 1984 The Seven of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5749f92d-c373-46d3-b3f8-daf3a705c442/collage-122.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant - Reversed… - This weekend is all about learning, but guess what - you are the teacher! Teach yourself something new - something mystical and worldly. Take a class that broadens your horizons - read a book about something intriguing or simply be open to receiving the lessons which the universe bestows upon you this weekend. There is so much wonder to be explored, absorb it and trust that your personal perceptions matter most about the magic that you discover. Hone in on what is right in front of you in each moment and then dive deeper. You know best, but there is SO much more you can understand. Make sense? Who cares - just learn about it! Happy Friday, you world-wise knowledge seeker! “Be your own teacher. Let life write your textbook.” - Richie Sambora The Hierophant (Reversed) Hmmm…not sure what deck this is. Gonna have to learn about it…. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4be3f148-c50d-4918-830d-2e2088329804/collage-121.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles… - When you are feeling on the outside of things and you cannot see the world around you in full color, you have to remember the bigger picture. In this moment you may be experiencing isolation and despair, but this is merely a moment. After every wild thunderstorm, the sun appears and you might even see a rainbow. After every harrowing winter, spring brings forth beautiful buds. After a long, dark night, a new day dawns with the promise of a fresh start. If you are feeling blue, this won’t last forever - nothing truly does. And, if you just look up and around, the bigger picture will appear to you with hope and light shining through its stained glass windows. Happy Thursday - you are ALMOST to the weekend. “Let us see the best in each other, not the worst. Humanity is destined greatness, if only we will see it.” ― Ray A. Davis The Five of Pentacles from The Divine Feminine Tarot Deck by Cocorrina https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2024-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f3366378-1638-4ca4-8d96-d39a1f09e228/collage-120.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups… - Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! You are far too radiant to lay about wishing for something more and to be frank, your lackadaisical attitude is killing your luscious vibe. No more stalling - inhabit the true richness of life by noticing the golden opportunity that hovers in front of you. Yes - there is so much there for you, so drink it in and get to work. Juicy longing, fulfilling love, earthly delights and a fairytale existence are right at your fingertips, but you must snap out of it and take action. So, stop snoozing and realize your dreams. Let your rapturous heart start singing. You are only at the start of this adventurous story. What will you make happen as you motivate yourself to turn the page? “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” –Confucius The Four of Cups (Reversed) from Enchanted Whispers Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39b92dca-dec3-43e7-93a0-a1d7fc94f8a0/collage-119.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - HAPPY NEW YEAR! I asked my deck how we might invite more magic into the year ahead and I pulled the Page of Cups. This is the year we reconnect with our inner child and rediscover inventive possibilities that had been hidden from us. In anything we undertake, it’s important that we experience it all through the eyes, mind and heart of a young kid at play. Life should be joyful and if we truly want to achieve emotional fulfillment, we must open ourselves up to it and recognize that it was always ours for the taking. It’s time to discover new adventures and rediscover a more innocent way of life - one that we may well remember, but has evaded us in recent years. May you splash into this New Year with love in your heart and a creative curiosity that brings new zest to all you do. Magic is everywhere - now invite it in and let it expand you. “When you feel a child inside of you springing to life, that's how you know you're where you should be.” ― C. JoyBell C. The Page of Cups from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6bfbe305-07a7-458c-86a9-2dd28912bf5d/IMG_2595.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fate - Reversed… - I asked the question of my deck today, “What do we need to focus on in 2024?” and I received a very big response - The Wheel of Fate/Fortune (Reversed). I hope, my friends, you are getting ready to shake things up this year, because change is on the agenda! Start thinking now of how you can disrupt your normal routines and approach your goals very differently than you normally would. Let’s face it, what was not working for you in 2023 needs a big overhaul and what was working for you could even still benefit from a divergent approach or it may go stale. Also, it may be our year to embrace our most defiant instincts when we see or experience something that does not seem equitable. This year, don’t just settle for what society deems acceptable. Take a stand for what you believe to be right regardless of how others might view your actions. Havoc can help us find a healthier existence, so don’t shy away from disorder. Feeling rebellious already? Good - spin that wheel in 2024! “Life's a wheel of fortune and y'all can't buy a vowel.” - Lil' Kim The Wheel of Fortune (Reversed) - Art by Nikko Cabatas https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2023-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d941f1ae-df28-43b8-9fa1-caa6b72c1537/collage-118.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands… - I see you - making resolutions, preparing for the new year ahead and I applaud you for forward thinking. Whether it’s about finances (which you know I have been addressing over the past few days) or a healthier lifestyle or career goals or more time with friends and family, it isn’t enough to simply plan for it - you must be fired up and ready for action. So take a moment this weekend to connect with your deeper “why”. Why do you want this change for yourself? What likes underneath it all that is your true reason for this specific desire? Imagine how having that thing in your life or having achieved that particular goal would feel. What would it really provide you with that you don’t have now? How will the realization of this dream change the person that you are? Let this visualization fuel you with fire and passion. In this impassioned state, how might you best take action to conquer all on this quest? You might be surprised at how deep this why lives within you. Let it spark a fire in your soul that will drive you forward with unbending determination. Your resolutions are important - get fired up, my warriors! "Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone.” Robert G. Allen The Knight of Wands from Shakespeare Tarot - Tarocchi di Guiletta e Romeo Deck by Luigi Scapini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-wands-amp-the-three-of-cups-with-the-six-of-swords-hovering monthly 0.5 2023-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e4be1520-5c43-4ab0-bc87-e16f5185966e/collage-117.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Wands &amp; The Three of Cups with the Six of Swords Hovering… - After yesterday’s post about planning ahead for better financial well being in the New Year, you thought you were off the hook, since I’m only posting now. But, the truth is these three cards flew out of the deck this morning when I asked about this issue and I got to work right away - diligently reviewing this year’s expenses and readying myself for Tax Season early (sigh). No fun. What have you done today to prepare for a better strategy in 2024? If you haven’t done anything, no worries - there’s still a few hours left in the night! Here goes, we are moving forward toward greater clarity, but feel undoubtedly haunted by the past when it comes to our finances. This past year, we’ve let our money flow inhibit our creative spark - we’ve spent far too much on the wrong things and we’ve had a bad attitude about the amount coming in. This year, we can learn from these past mistakes. Take this time to look back as you move forward. The real magic of financial intelligence, is that it can increase your ability to enjoy the emotional wealth of togetherness with the people that will inspire your creative spirit. This is the aim going forward. As you look back, take note of your biggest mistakes in spending. Make a list of what you vow to change in the year ahead based on these missteps - maybe just 3 things to keep it simple (seems like 3 is the magic number here). Post this list in in a place where it can remind you to make better choices on a daily basis. Then, ready yourself for financial, creative and emotional abundance. I’m making my list tonight…you should too!!! “Intelligence solves problems and produces money. Money without financial intelligence is money soon gone.” - Robert Kiyosaki The 3 of Wands & The 3 of Cups with The 6 of Swords hovering above from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ft6n38tce73f9467bb84gp3x3fknpx monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9ca869b8-3fe9-468e-9ad2-f7a6d1523039/collage-116.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Tonight might be a “Christmas Cold Moon”, but you are feeling nothing but fire under the surface. You are almost ready to take swift action in an imaginative way to shake up your life! Your smolder is undeniable, your vision is clear and you are supported in this endeavor by a reliable companion. So, what are you waiting for? I suppose you know that timing is everything and you are preparing for that great attack. What last steps might you take toward launch? Maybe just resting in this moment as you sharpen your focus will be enough. It’s so exciting to be on the verge of a creative break through - one that you know you are ready to rush into with a wildly rebellious spirit!!! Relish this moment before, for soon you will be hard at work… “Almost every significant breakthrough is the result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking.” - Stephen Covey The Knight of Wands from The Ostara Tarot by Molly Applejohn (Author), Eden Cooke (Author), Krista Gibbard (Author), Julia Iredale (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ee35519a-0d72-405e-9fe1-e4e01471803a/IMG_2525.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords - Reversed… - Feeling powerless and strange? It seems like you need a reminder of just how fierce you are. Think back on your year and all of the difficult decisions you had to make. Maybe you were unsure, maybe the choosing felt wild and impulsive but you put yourself on the line anyway. Perhaps some decisions were made out of necessity, but others were purely for your own advancement. There were so many times this past year that you stood up and cut through the chaos to speak your truth - setting boundaries and using your mind to benefit all. Look back and remember just how keenly focused and discerning you were when it mattered most and you will revel in the power of your mind and spirit. You are fierce and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, my friends. “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” - Tony Robbins The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from The Steampunk Tarot by Barbara Moore (Author), Aly Fell (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a7bc9575-7185-4ca2-827d-c1a2e9d24094/collage-115.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands - Reversed… - A very magical wish from my deck on this Winter Solstice. When confronted with struggle this season, I hope you connect with a sense of inner peace that allows you to disengage. You will find greater understanding if you can release your hold just enough to see and experience the situation more clearly. Instead of grappling, open yourself up to a kind of acceptance that will fill your life with color and potential. Make room for others by being willing to listen and learn. The vibrance of togetherness in Winter will fill your heart with joy and your spirit with creativity. Let go of the need to control to gain more than you could ever imagine. Happy Solstice! “Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.” ― C. JoyBell C. The Five of Wands (Reversed) from the Morgan Greer Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/65c8ff4e-6b46-48fe-9285-e5ea32154fc8/collage-115.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords… - Here’s a fun exercise for you on how to use the cards to create action and change in your life!!! So we pulled the Nine of Swords today, which is a card that can fill anyone with dread. However, instead of letting our worries conquer us, let’s use this card to reclaim our sense of self-determination. As we approach the New Year, we often make a list of resolutions, but today let’s jot down a list of our greatest fears and worries. I know this sounds anxiety inducing, but bear with me! Nine worries that you no longer want to rule your life - get them on paper. Then, below each worry you have listed, jot down two or three small actions you can take toward defeating that worry. Then, below that action - name a song - one song that will inspire you to take that action. Now, you have not only a plan of attack, but a 2024 playlist to go with it. Anytime one of these dark thoughts appear to you in the New Year, refer to your list. If you find yourself feeling so overwhelmed that you can’t take action, just play your song. Be ready free your mind of fear in 2024! “Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.” - Winston Churchill The Nine of Sword from The After Tarot Deck by Corrine Kenner (Author), Pietro Alligo (Author), Giulia Francesca Massaglia (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-5 monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/78939c95-25fe-4d4a-be87-208085c704dd/IMG_2516.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant… - Do you feel the strong power this week is having over you? With the cards that have emerged over the past few days, it’s safe to say that something big is happening within. This time of year is often a reflective time, as in our spare moments we find ourselves evaluating our past year and silently planning for the changes we hope to make in the new one. It can feel like a test - like unseen forces are judging our every move as we push toward a new sense of self. But, don’t fear this test, embrace it - walk into the mystery of who you might become with the wisdom you already own. Recognize that though you feel like you should have studied harder, just being willing to expand upon your understanding of life is always the right answer. Tonight, before bed, quiz yourself on how open you might become toward higher existence. Sweet dreams. “To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment.” - Eckhart Tolle The Hierophant from The Ostara Tarot by Molly Applejohn (Author), Eden Cooke (Author), Krista Gibbard(Author), Julia Iredale (Author) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/65c45879-4733-4dd8-9c9d-1f21631864e7/collage-114.png Card Of The Day - The Empress - Reversed… - This week you may feel uninspired and disconnected from your own creativity. Ideas won’t come easy and if they come, you will be surprised that you just don’t know how to expand upon them. In this muted state, it might be easy to shut down and simply give in to the static. But, please keep in mind that a creative block can just be a precursor to a major creative breakthrough. You are on the verge of something greater - something way more colorful and prolific! So treat this momentary artistic impasse as a chance for you to catch your breath before true inspiration grabs you by the hand to take flight. Ready yourself for what is coming and show up despite the silence - find excitement in the surprise of what is yet to be born. “Show up, show up, show up, and after a while the muse shows up, too. If she doesn’t show up invited, eventually she just shows up.” — Isabel Allende The Empress - Reversed - Tarot Art by Unknown Artist found online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/p9tyk9h4ygga4g7csfk4nk5kl7zg5n monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e603a6d0-304a-4a1b-9131-25593c7854e6/collage-113.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Are you feeling the winter freeze? Don’t let anyone ice you out this weekend. Charge in with a rebellious heart and light the nights on fire with your spirit. If you find yourself in a situation that needs saving, don’t wait for someone else to take the lead. You know exactly what to do and you are the warrior hero that will rescue the situation and any sad soul that needs lifting. Don’t hold back - the weekend is full of surprises that you will ignite with your spark. You have so much energy and passion to share and this is one of the most celebratory weekends of the holiday season, so get in there and conquer. Have a blast! Nah - BE the blast. Happy Friday! “See, the conquering hero comes! Sound the trumpets, beat the drums!” - Thomas Morell The Knight of Wands - Art by Yoshitako Amano https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/high-priestess-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/097f2a1b-07e6-487a-b23b-70baf46170c9/collage-112.png Card Of The Day - High Priestess - Reversed… - If you feel a bit disconnected today, it may be best to just accept it. Every now and then it’s good to unplug from your intuition, especially if you are someone with a heightened awareness of the world around you. In fact, you likely can benefit from this moment by recharging your energy. So, don’t force it today or bemoan the strange distance you feel from your own inner powers. Just relax and enjoy the simplicity of not having to think, feel or understand all the messages the universe throws in your direction. Own this moment by just being. “How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterward.” - Spanish Proverb The High Priestess - Reversed - Art by Gerry Arthur on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/wheel-of-fortune-amp-eight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2023-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c35de03d-208c-4b7e-9f13-1a9e302529d8/collage-110.png Card Of The Day - Wheel of Fortune &amp; Eight of Pentacles… - I am just mildly obsessed with my new Golden Girls Deck and the positive vibes it’s providing this Tuesday. Shout out to one of my Besties, Beth, for this awesome find. Looks like luck is shifting in support of the work we have been doing. As the Eight of Pentacles returns today to remind us to keep dedicating ourselves to our craft, it is supported by that Wheel of Fortune signifying that a shift in our energy is about to pay off! Today, as you are working diligently toward that goal and honoring each tiny detail in your approach, be sure to use all four elements to your advantage. Your project, no matter how big or small, is supported by the universe and will clearly have a positive impact on the outside world. Keep at it and that harmonious balance and flow will be rewarded. Happy Tuesday. "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen."- John Wooden The Wheel of Fortune and The Eight of Pentacles from The Golden Girls Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6bd6e73b-d8e2-4e2e-8a0c-a7fd3cc3dc7e/collage-110.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Pentacles… - Eight is a number we need to honor this week - two in a row! Securing everlasting balance and harmonious flow must be on the agenda. When work piles up and piles on, we often feel we have to adhere to deadlines (both personal and external) and we will frantically begin acting upon our to-do list to see just how much we can get done. Sometimes this is called for, but today it’s all about attention to detail. Recognize that the time, care and devotion you put in now toward the smaller points, will create a final product that requires less correction. Figure out ways of working smarter not harder toward those end goals. Take your time to create and refine the tiny details as you go. You may feel the pressure, but it will pay off in the end. Remember - “Everlasting” and “Eternal” require a more complex approach…. “When you pay attention to detail, the big picture will take care of itself.” - Georges St-Pierre The 8 of Pentacles - Not sure what deck - I guess I need to be a little more detailed in my search (wink, wink) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/swsbdefb7m72epfhkpfg92d5z4s83t monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/89bea44e-7cee-4519-9c17-a0dd628d26cd/collage-109.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - A dear, dear friend of mine gifted me with a Golden Girls Tarot Deck and I am just tickled by it! So, I pulled the card of the week from this deck to reveal Rose walking away under the palm trees of Florida. It made me think about the New Year approaching which gives us all an excellent opportunity to leave behind that which is no longer serving us. This week ask yourself the tough question, “What must I leave behind as I step into 2024?” It could be unfinished business that you don’t have space to finish or opportunities that seemed enchanting in 2023, but will never fulfill you in the New Year. Maybe, there are some people who no longer fit into your life as you had hoped they would? Or, perhaps, there are personal behaviors that once served you but you now hope to shed? Whatever it is, get specific and get ready to turn around and leave them in the distance as you venture into the great unknown of 2024… “The Older You Get, The Better You Get, Unless You’re A Banana.” - Rose Nylund (Betty White) from Golden Girls The Eight of Cups from The Golden Girls Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8f9f45fb-eca1-42f4-a3b6-c1a38d56d53b/collage-108.png Card Of The Day - Six of Wands… - You are an everyday kind of warrior. Even the smallest of progress should be exalted, so if you feel like you need recognition, maybe it’s time to start celebrating yourself! Take some time today to feel pride for the little things that you have accomplished. Let that pride become a full on party in honor of all that you do. Honor not only the many things you have done but also the strides you have made with gusto toward what you are striving for. Even if your win today was simply getting out of bed - you freaking did it. Yes, friend - celebrate every tiny accomplishment and treat yourself like the fiery warrior you are. You have earned the right. Happy Saturday from the 6 of Wands! “You are a firecracker in everything you do. Celebrate yourself everyday.” ― Hiral Nagda The Six of Wands from The Tarot of The Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2023-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ebe988f8-0c6a-4446-8c36-d9235ea02d30/IMG_2411.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands… - Things are about to get incredibly exciting! This weekend the pace of your life will pick up speed. But, don’t be worried about it. You have excellent aim and you know just what you need to do and where you need to land. So, dive into the business with focused enthusiasm. Soar through these next few days with confidence in your own motivation to get S#@! done. I think on Monday, you will wake up exhausted, but very satisfied with yourself and feeling like you are exactly where you need to be. “Success Requires a Mindset that sparks and sustains focused SWIFT ACTION.” ― Tony Dovale The Eight of Wands - Artist Unknown https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2023-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/993bd644-2862-4773-a94f-9bcfe724651c/collage-107.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Fire plays a very big role in the spirit of the holiday season. We light candles to remind us of the importance of hope, peace, joy and to commemorate miracles. The warmth of a fire in winter signifies safety and protection and can fill a room with love and we continue to honor the age old tradition of burning a yule log. But this tradition is historically a bit more involved than simply warming a room and relaxing by the fire. I found this quote on line, “Celts believed that as the sun seemingly stood still during the twelve days at the end of December, keeping the Yule log aflame would persuade the sun to move again, lengthening the days and heralding the return of spring.” Let the flames of this season spur your own fire within and inspire you to move forward. Feel the burning desire to take action arise and motivate you on a noble journey this winter. Light up a path that you have always dreamed you might venture. “Inspiration fires you up. Motivation keeps you burning.” - Stuart Allen The Knight of Wands from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/5dch8cy2gc8hncxr5j273xkesalcz5 monthly 0.5 2023-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b6b4a701-9b2a-475a-a51d-2dbbe35238a1/collage-106.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Did you feel it today - that shift in energy? The wheel is turning in your favor! Even if it was just a tiny spark - a little glimmer of hope - you will soon see that small feeling grow into something actual. Help this energy along, by recognizing its glorious presence and creating more space for change. Find tangible ways to welcome this fresh, new vivacity you are starting to experience. Tonight, before bed, think back on that hint of joyfulness which you encountered today and imagine in your mind the clouds are parting as you find yourself sitting on top of it all. Then in this space, free of a darkened mind, relax into sleep with a feeling of easy enthusiasm. Dream of what might be possible in this wild and wonderful new landscape of hope. “Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.” Tupac Shakir The Wheel of Fortune from The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-amp-the-knight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bed15f06-3223-44ee-bd35-afaaf94c483a/collage-105.png Card Of The Day - The World &amp; The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Turn around and venture back to a freer existence. You have been moving at a steady pace to acquire so much, which you thought might help you find a sense of completion. But, the truth is, you are starting to realize you might be traveling in the wrong direction and that which you have acquired is not actually providing you with what you thought you wanted. Remember the freedom that you took for granted and left behind? Recall that open and harmonious version of self that looked upward toward unlimited potential? It’s really not too late to reverse course. Stop, then and turn around. Return to a more open and well-rounded version of self by shedding the things and people you no longer need. They may try to follow you - and let them trail behind. If you have your eye on the prize, they cannot interfere with your quest to rediscover the purest and most open variety of you. “Don’t lose yourself trying to be everything to everyone.” - Tony Gaskins The World and The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/6w6kh68npgs2x6wyfptna3a2nnb35a monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/70c42c72-8b2a-4fe8-81cd-4dbdd0fe552e/collage-104.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - You deserve to reign with resplendence, so if you are not feeling quite yourself - let the Empress wrap you in the luxury of the natural world. In fact - get outside…go for a walk and see what delights she has in store for you. Your life is abundant in so many ways that you may currently be taking for granted. There are lessons to be learned from the wise, tall trees that stand in protection of us all. There is a harmonious song from the birds above that might accompany us on our day. There is beauty in the landscape surrounding our journey that can inspire and delight. We are also a part of this majestic kingdom - creating magic for others on our path forward. Allow the abundance that the Empress provides be a focus of your journey today and see where it leads you. Love and fully appreciate what she provides and the gifts will just keep coming. "If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." –Laura Ingalls Wilder The Empress - Tarot Art by Philippa Shanks https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-the-two-of-wands-reversed-the-queen-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e467b23d-39f2-480b-84d2-e7afc1069d81/collage-103.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers - The Two of Wands (Reversed) - The Queen of Wands… - Let’s welcome this new month of December by re-setting our heads, hearts and spirits… Head: Gathering and preparing to gather with those we love can trigger all kinds of thoughts. In order to give of ourselves freely, we must set strong boundaries in love. Prepare your mind for all of the emotional encounters you will have this season by creating guidelines for self-preservation and self-care, then you will truly be able to be open with others. Heart: Let your heart cozy up to the idea that you don’t need to travel a great distance this month to truly experience the magic you have dreamed of. Hunker in and enjoy what you have - let the simple things in your immediate environment bring you the adventure you crave. Spirit: You long for creative ownership this season and you want to be treated like royalty. What can you do to fuel the artistic side of your spirit? Also, let others take care of you more - you have earned it. “December has the clarity, the simplicity and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life.” - Vivian Swift The Lovers, The Two of Wands (Reversed) and the Queen of Wands from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fe48de41-5156-4a50-9fbb-cdf41eb1fa4e/collage-102.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Since we have been pulling some pretty fearful cards this week with messages that have been a bit dark and twisty in their theme, I thought I’d ask what we might do to combat our current monsters. And then I pulled the Page of Cups. It’s time to get curious about feelings - yours, their’s, any you encounter. Instead of reacting, study those strange emotions you sense both externally and internally. If someone comes at you in a rage, take a step back and analyze it. If you feel an unknown anxiety rise to the surface, dive into your depths and splash around with curiosity. Not quite yourself and you don’t know why? Don’t try to define it, just investigate what might be there. Like a child with a new pet, get to know your new, bewildering sensitivities. I think you’ll find what appears in your world as a giant monster, is just a tiny, little guppy that wants attention. Happy Thursday! "All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them." – William F. Halsey The Page of Cups from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4070d9d2-2685-422d-8c54-0eae7b9d9eaa/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles… - So this week has been….an effort. Perhaps we have been suddenly confronted with financial realities that are not to our liking? You know, if you google this card’s meaning, the internet will distill this message down to “Poverty” or “Financial Hardship”, but those of us who truly connect with the cards know that it signifies something much deeper - instability that can create a sense of seclusion and hopelessness. But, when I draw this card, I find it usually appears as a wake up call. You can bend in defeat and curl up in a protective fetal position, shutting the rest of the world out, when you find yourself alone against insurmountable odds OR you can understand that the worst feelings of isolation stem from deep within and decide to bloom anyway. What is out of your reach, may not always be and eventually someone else will walk your path of desolation and help to lift you up and support you. You may feel cold and worried now, but it will be okay. You are not alone. So try not to wither - simply persist til your luck shifts. You can do this. “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” - Martin Luther King Jr. The Five of Pentacles from the Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-into-ten-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/362a0b9c-c909-4c58-b942-3402ed27d82f/collage-100.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords into Ten of Swords - Reversed… - I pulled these cards this morning and thought, “Oh dear - this is not what I had hoped for today.” I waited to see how they might manifest for me to truly understand the message and it has become very clear. So, the thing you had hoped would come and change your state of mind and turn your luck around didn’t quite come through - did it? You can let this news haunt and humiliate you, keep you up at night and generally make you feel awful. You can bemoan this as one of life’s biggest disappointments and let the weight of your thoughts pin you down in a very dark way. OR you can accept that it’s just not happening for you and begin to generate new and fresh ideas for your own wellbeing. If you cannot access what you need, maybe you didn’t need it after all?!? Perhaps there is an alternative solution that will clear the air in a much more holistic way. It’s done - it’s not going any further, but that doesn’t mean you are and you can’t…Put your thinking cap back on, invite positivity and get creative! “Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.” - Marilyn cos Savant The Nine of Swords into The Ten of Swords (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/9lx43snmwkl8z3gm8me9f3kd2sa9zt monthly 0.5 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/36b49158-a51b-46e7-8ec5-9fb5ff8064bf/collage-99.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Life’s choices can dazzle or frighten you - sometimes both. There is a lot to consider on this Monday evening. I was curious so I hit the internet for some data on choices and I found this little nugget, “It's estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day.” Well, that’s alarming. It’s hard to know, when you are presented with so much decision making, what is truly the right option for you. Sometimes your ego will lead you to a nefarious selection and many times what you think you are choosing is not what it seems. But, choose you MUST, so what are you waiting for? Use the remainder of this Monday night to meditate on all of the key points in the current decision you must make. Trust what your heart tells you. Make that choice. You got this. “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” -Nelson Mandela The Seven of Cups from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/anl34p662lpxkps6cfmptdkz34w9x7 monthly 0.5 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d24a6fdb-6fb0-4583-9fa2-1fd5b0a329d8/collage-99.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - You miss so much when you are always on the go - doing, doing, seeing and doing. This week, close your eyes and listen to the music of the universe. You will start to hear the magical cacophony of harmonious sound that is the soundtrack of your existence. At first, when you listen, it may sound chaotic and dissonant - like an orchestra warming up before the show. But then, the familiar and not so familiar sounds will blend with joyful precision to accompany you on your journey. Let this music inspire you as you proceed through your daily tasks. Feel the groove of each moment by dancing to the sounds in your own subtle or not so subtle way. The more you connect to this universal playlist, the more meaning it will reveal to you. Hidden in its melodic and percussive phrases is a secret message for you to decipher. Dance until you are filled with ecstasy for life and you will hear it. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” -Plato Judgement from The Mystique Ephemera Tarot - Art by Oat Montien https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fd4f608a-2c5a-4d7e-949a-21962d3b7a87/collage-98.png Card Of The Day - Page of Pentacles - Reversed… - Lazy cat weekend is in full effect under the full moon! Not feeling motivated to get stuff done?!? Good - don’t do it. If you don’t have the energy, it’s likely because you need a little down time to rest and relax. If you are easily distracted, perhaps you need that distraction because you are meant to focus on something else. Doing nothing might be the remedy for whatever is plaguing you. Be curious, get playful and break your own unspoken rules. Allow yourself the joy of this moment of anti-inspiration. Free your mind and spirit from expectations and embrace the beautiful nothingness. “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” - Winnie The Pooh The Page of Pentacles (Reversed) from a deck I just don’t know and…I’m doing the bare minimum tonight so… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2023-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bed8927c-02b4-435e-b446-e370840109e8/collage-97.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles… - Today is a good day to be a lazy, lazy cat. Heck, this weekend is yours for loafing with a languorous disposition. Sit on a perch of all that you have acquired. Be selfish and stingy, if you like - you’ve earned that right. For the moment there is no place you have to be and no thing you must do, so take advantage of this time and do what you prefer. Nap times are encouraged and mindless activities should be prioritized. You know you can’t languor this way forever - that soon enough you will be back out in the world giving and sharing of self. So, why not enjoy the safety of your cozy realm by delighting in the lackadaisical realm that you find yourself in. Indulge in the moment and do not even care at all what is lurking on the horizon. Protect what you have by fully enjoying it. You do you, lazy cat… “You gotta know when to be lazy. Done correctly, it's an art form that benefits everyone.” ― Nicholas Sparks, The Choice The Four of Pentacles from Tarot of Pagan Cats by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ganhfalaachskmlgs3wkwgbrl86hwy monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8ab4bccc-8e65-403d-a948-c559712ee3db/collage-95.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - Hey, Magic-maker! (Yes, I mean you.) Use what you got to manifest something spectacular today! If you are feeling lackluster about what is at hand, bring the magic needed. You may think you are not capable or that you don’t have what you need to conjure a wondrous experience…but you are wrong. All components for pure sorcery are at your fingertips and the most important ingredient lies within. Believe that you are radiant and full of power and you will know exactly how to enchant this day and the days to come, not only for yourself, but for all whom you encounter. Potential for potency is yours for the making. Happy Wednesday, you bewitching creatures! “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl The Magician - Tarot Art by AlexielApril on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6824b69f-af7b-4e7e-9277-5216ecc1c3f6/collage-95.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed… - Sometimes the world around you is chaos and you just feel like you are in a nosedive. It’s hard to stay positive when so much around you has been upended and life feels more than a little precarious. It’s therefore very easy to go to a dark place, when turmoil is what you are experiencing. But, rest assured that you are not the only person in such a state. My sincerest advice - light a candle, let the world around you swirl and focus your intention on that tiny little flame. Let it’s light fill you with hope and the understanding that this moment will pass and soon, everything will make sense to you once more. Reflect upon this - you may be (like that candle) the tiny light that someone else needs when their world gets turned up-side-down. Keep the faith and shine your light against all odds. “Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.” - Katrina Mayer The World - Tarot Art by Iricolor on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f8d12dcb-1cf5-4ee5-9c99-8452a9482fa9/collage-94.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Cups… - We are on the cusp of the holiday season, so why not get swept away in magic and romanticism?!? Let your mind wander into a territory that feels forbidden and welcome all foolishly amorous notions. Overflowing emotions should be on your agenda as you set forth into this season. See if you can dream so freely that your heart just gushes with love. All fantasies are allowed as you quest in the direction of something or someone that will awaken your passions. If you need inspiration take sometime tonight to find a picturesque spot (even if it’s just in a book or a movie) - a place to set the stage for your own vision of what is possible in love. Monday night is an excellent night to hatch your plan for a fairy-tale existence. “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” – John Green The Knight of Cups from the Arcanum Tarot Deck by Renata Lechner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7f2694d9-68bb-4cd1-986c-22cb3ae05a74/collage-93.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor - Reversed… - Jump into the idea that you do not have to play by the rules this week. In fact, take the time you need to invite more light-heartedness and old fashioned fun into your life. Let go of strong and stern opinions on how things must be done. If you have obligations, approach them in a very different way than you think you have to. Creativity and left-of-center thinking will work to your benefit, so long as you are cheerful in your line of action. This might feel slightly rebellious, but I think you will find that you like this new found freedom. If you still feel like you must be in charge, rule your mini kingdom with an unconventionally joyful spirit. Be spontaneous and carefree in every moment and welcome the idea of leading with the heart, instead of rules and regulations . "Wherever you go, go with all your heart."-- Confucius The Emperor - Artist’s Rendering - Unknown https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2023-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a904750b-8317-4c0a-a87c-4bc778c976ce/collage-92.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles… - This weekend your well thought out and methodically implemented plan will pay off. Abundance was always yours for the taking, but you needed to open a pathway for it to reach you. You have been diligently working toward that goal, both internally and externally and you are going to be rewarded for all of that effort this weekend. Allow yourself to indulge in the luxurious results this endeavor provides for you. You have taken the lead and therefore, you deserve the riches that pour upon you! Whether it’s money, a ravishing new personal vibe or a lush and vibrant experience, soak it all up with great reverence for your own success. If you feel moved to, share your secret with others, so they understand their own power to attract bountiful wealth of spirit. If you don’t feel moved to, that’s ok too - you are in charge of how you will celebrate this windfall. “True abundance isn’t based on our net worth. It’s based on our self worth.” - Gabrielle Bernstein The King of Pentacles from The Mermaid Tarot By Leeza Robertson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/jzt653srz9wrrrgxzfgjtbmj4trdh3 monthly 0.5 2023-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fcd72aa7-7526-479e-a5ef-0e26924eefee/collage-92.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - I woke up this morning feeling crunchy and a little bit affronted by the world around me, but when I pulled this card it was a powerful invitation to a chance for a very different experience. The High Priestess welcomes you back into enlightenment and deeper understanding. Pass through her magic threshold and step into the secrets that you already know. She lifts your spirit by reminding you of who you truly are. You will see that everything you perceive outside of this realm is external and deceptive. What truly matters is what lives within the sacred space of self. Close your eyes to connect with your intuition. Close your eyes and let the chaos melt away. Close your eyes and embrace your true gifts. Close your eyes to see. “Close your eyes and you’ll see.” - Joseph Joubert The High Priestess - Art by Jean Redman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands-reversed-amp-the-hanged-man monthly 0.5 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/13075744-7428-4f77-aee3-ba5873168f42/collage-90.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Wands - Reversed &amp; The Hanged Man… - As you trudge through all of life’s challenges it’s easy to look over at that person who seems to have it all together and feel so jealous. This feeling can build in a way that overwhelms your thinking in a negative way - Why can’t I? Why shouldn’t I? Why didn’t I? How come? Instead of comparing yourself to that person and allowing yourself to spiral in questions and negativity, stop for a moment and really study them. They may not have always had it all together. In fact, they may not have it all together right now. They may have more status and appear to be floating through life effortlessly, but perhaps they are just forcing themselves into a different view of what is and isn’t available to them. Maybe they are opening themselves up to possibility and not guarding themselves from advancement, despite the cards they have been dealt. Let your understanding of who they really are in this moment shift and I think you could stand to learn a great deal. Heck, approach them, take them out to lunch and ask them how they do it!!! In this moment, you can let competition develop in your mind, or you can find inspiration in the journey of another. You choose…. “You are not competing with anyone else. You are only competing with yourself to do the best with whatever you have received.” - L Tom Perry The 9 of Wands (Reversed) into The Hanged Man from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/815b9135-9ae4-4d61-bb8c-288d66ba6741/collage-89.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles - Reversed… - Collaboration is wonderful, but it’s “Do it yourself” Monday! I mean, you have what you need and you know how to get it done fast, so why waste time including others in this endeavor? Your way will be more efficient and you know how to do it best. Also, the clock is ticking and precious time will sneak away as you try to let everyone else know how to best undertake this process. Pretty straight forward. Don’t let your team distract you. Get to work. “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” - Napoleon The Three of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Lösche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/215ee2e0-da88-4194-b872-8c0f4c2660ce/collage-88.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands - Reversed… - You have been gathering up so much responsibility! This can make you look very beautiful and prolific to others, but it is absolutely weighing you down. It’s time to sift through all that you are carrying and make some clear decisions about what you are ready to let go of. Think of this week as an episode of “Hoarders” - each time you are confronted with another heap of garbage, assess it with keen focus. You will know what should be discarded, what you must keep and what goes in the “maybe” pile. At the end of the week - confront that “maybe” pile. I think you will find there isn’t much there that you truly need or want. Set those nagging responsibilities and obligations loose. Chuck what isn’t fulfilling or enhancing your journey. You will then be able to better dedicate yourself to the people and situations that are. Lighten up, dear hearts - you deserve to feel free. “Those mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” -Najwa Zebian The Ten of Wands (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-coinspentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3d5018cb-a250-4078-a998-619cbf679ca5/collage-87.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Coins/Pentacles - Reversed.. - Oh, fall! This season does have a way of highlighting a sense of loss, nostalgia for things you once had and a tricky kind of internal sadness that will creep in. This Ace (reversed) has appeared for us twice this week and it is pointing to a feeling we may have that there is nothing really tangible to grab onto in this moment. A reducing level of sunlight is starting to wear on the psyche. The squirrels are furiously gathering their acorns to hide themselves away for winter, but what have we to collect before the great freeze confines us? Perhaps you live in a warmer climate, but still face another month gone by and you had hoped to have more to show from it? Well, you are not alone in this, so hold onto the idea that many are experiencing the same feelings. And, please know that you remain protected and loved. Just like those squirrels, get ready to nest in and enjoy the riches that a the new year ahead has to offer and know that better days are coming… “Autumn, melancholy soul, love and grief color your bones.” - Angie Weiland-Crosby The Ace of Coins (Reversed) from The Gateway of the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e7bc0892-176f-40ae-ba79-911b3149ef20/collage-86.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups - Reversed… - If the gloom of disappointment has struck this evening, it’s ok to indulge it for the moment. Sometimes you just just have to accept that life isn’t going as you had hoped. Perhaps there’s a missed opportunity that has you down or maybe you just aren’t feeling good, health-wise? Introspection and awareness of your emotional experience can be good, but you don’t want to retreat here for a long amount of time. Let yourself sit in the discomfort of these feelings for tonight, but recognize that tomorrow is a new day and you have the power to change your mood. Splash around in it for now and throw yourself a big old pity party, but understand that this, too, shall pass and soon you must get on with living and greet the new day with a new attitude. “Self-pity in its early stages is snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” - Maya Angelou The Four of Cups (Reversed) - Tarot Art by Matilda Marin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-chalices-ace-of-coins-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/df888570-ff99-43a1-9260-20559a9cafa1/collage-85.png Card Of The Day - Four of Chalices - Ace of Coins (Reversed)… - You find yourself feeling on the outside this Tuesday and longing for emotional fulfillment. BUT, you may be looking in the wrong direction to find that fairytale existence. What you need isn’t material at all. In fact, if a financial or material opportunity presents itself today, you can bet it won’t be the answer, so don’t become too fixated on it. It’s easy to believe the grass in greener and to take the obvious opportunity for change, but true joy lies beyond what is directly in front of you. Listen to your introspective voice to understand more deeply what fulfillment means to you and you will see that you might have to travel a bit further to find it. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” - Hillaire Beloc The Four of Chalices and The Ace of Coins (Reversed) from The Star-Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/azp73d6m64zlcbww2r3xd7kcdkztdd monthly 0.5 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/323ab2ae-d911-450c-863e-68e72f856c6d/collage-84.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - Whatever has you suspended in mid air today, wondering what next step to take, is worth taking some time with. Don’t rush into action on this one - a decision on how to best approach it. There are more moving pieces than you might think, so if you reverse your perspective and see this situation from all angles, you will have a much greater understanding of what is at stake for you and all who are involved. Rest in this moment of re-evaluation. Give the full spectrum of the stakes time to be revealed. You will know when the right moment is to drop and engage. “I’m always trying to turn things upside down and see if they look any better.” - Tibor Kalman The Hanged Man from “The Art of Tarot” Deck by Liz Dean https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fbc2c1b2-f2c9-4636-8b1a-4c24a8be10b5/collage-83.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups - Reversed… - As the golden leaves of autumn shower down around you, this week it may be time to release repressed emotions. The emotional prison you have placed yourself in can no longer hold you, my friend. Self love and healing will only come if you release yourself by letting go of the burdens you have placed on your heart. It sounds scary, but you must bring a voice to those feelings and let the words fall out of your mouth. You can do this gently and with great wisdom, like those tall trees that drop their bright foliage. Or, you can let those sentiments flutter out like wild butterflies released from the cocoon. I think you will be surprise with how you and your feelings are perceived. Self love calls to you - release that which needs to be free. “We’re often afraid to be vulnerable, but vulnerability creates genuine connection.” - Gabby Bernstein The Ace of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2023-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8c59b6f6-d233-459c-aac8-4403c7431424/collage-82.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Pentacles… - Gather what you need to be successful in the winter months ahead. Your hard work and dedication will pay off this upcoming year, but you must be prepared with everything you think you might need to accomplish your goals in hand. For the remainder of this weekend, see if you can generate a list of what you require, so that you might begin to gather each detail. Collect only what will be useful to you. And consider that each procurement should bring with it the gentle magic that assures continued growth. Your commitment to this endeavor will determine the overall advancement you can hope to achieve in the the months to come. “Dedication - absolute dedication is what keeps one ahead.” - Bruce Lee The Eight of Pentacles from the Sun and Moon Tarot by Vanessa Decort https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c69e5fa8-bf07-4b87-aa56-621672a8dd4f/collage-81.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands… - You deserve a weekend that feels like a cotton candy cartoon joyride, so take action to manifest it! Fly into the night tonight with joy and creativity leading you. How can you incorporate even more colors and dynamics into your plans? What might you do or be a part of that will help connect you to fiery motivation, but light and gleeful execution? Surprise yourself with new, fresh ideas that you enact without a strategy or a plan. That’s right, be downright spontaneous in your approach. Let the inner rebel emerge with a sense of freedom. Treat every place you find yourself like your personal playground. Prance through or even past obligations to get to the fun part. Let optimism be your best friend as you prance from one fun experience to the next. Can’t wait to hear about your wild and liberating adventures! Happy Fri-yay! “The world is a playground and life is pushing my swing.” - Natalie Kocsis The Knight of Wands from The Tell Me Tarot by Arik Eyal and Nir Cassuto https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/byaggc8e9fkyb4ya9wa66a27cb3rzp monthly 0.5 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e5205f05-bcec-4706-8473-63e490dd7447/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - Aces can present us with incredible opportunities and the Ace of Cups is a magical moment for emotional sharing and connection to manifest. We can draw this energy toward us, but we must share of ourselves to really invite the kind of healing and fulfilling magic this Ace has to offer. Today, don’t hide your feelings away - share them, even it’s a bit outside of your comfort zone. The love in your heart is a work of art - it is meant to be displayed. Let the feelings over-flow, welcome vulnerability and the jewel of your heart with glow in its full majesty. The one you love or the one you hope to attract will take notice of your divine gifts. Give them the chance to splash around in the most caring and illustrious part of you. “Art and love are the same thing. It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” - Chuck Klosterman The Ace of Cups - Fine Art Print by Gentry Smith Tarot on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-for-november monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b247d769-55e7-4616-acd7-4e6161699145/collage-79.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards for November… - Let’s start the month right! I’ve decided to begin each new month going forward with a three card draw to give us a little perspective on how to proceed. November is upon us and here’s what we should forget, remember and invite this month… FORGET - 5 of Cups - Let’s let go of the previous month’s disappointments and those who created emotional turmoil in our lives. We may try to hold onto the darkness we felt, but it will not benefit our month ahead. What can you do to put this sadness to rest? REMEMBER: There was a creative spark last month that you lost sight of and it’s time to bring this back. Focus on those passionate ideas you didn’t have time to explore in October and do it in a joyful way. INVITE: A little bit of risk taking with your finances. You strive for balance sometimes to your detriment. Use your cash flow to step outside of your comfort zone and you may be rewarded down the line - there’s a big world out there to be explored, but you need to loosen your purse-strings to do it. HAPPY NOVEMBER! Look for this spread at the start of each new month… “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” - Albert Camus All cards are from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-31-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f0d94e43-c5ed-4fa6-bb6f-362a0f5324b8/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 31 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2efe637c-4570-4a81-984c-0fa1b75ebde0/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - Day 31 - Tarot Challenge… - We’ve reached the final moment of our October Halloween challenge and it’s very revealing. If you have been following along, I hope this journey has brought at lease a glimmer the magic you were longing for during this spooky season. What does the culmination of our adventure unveil? It seems the real work has just begun, because we have spun a web of protection around ourselves in which we will transform over time. We will remain wrapped in the spirit of our sorcery for at least 8 more months! You shouldn’t feel trapped though, you should embrace all the thoughts that come to you while you stay in this magical cocoon and let them gestate. This state of transfiguration, won’t be stagnant, but quite active. Hold all of your secret inner working very close as you continue to advance through day to day life - it will be exciting to generate your own mysterious intrigue. This is an initiation of sorts - go inward and let the miscellaneous thoughts fly about and fly away. Soon a new version of self will be revealed. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! “Let the magic of life remind you of your own miracles.” – Shaa Zainol The Eight of Bats (Swords) from the Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-30-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7f9399a1-a2e9-45c8-a4e0-2f7b19fe3c80/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 30 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/352856c6-1c4f-4e2c-b770-93ff34a738d7/collage-75.png Card Of The Day - Day 30 - Tarot Challenge… - Oh! I am feeling this draw very deeply on mischief night. The power that comes with greater knowledge is strong and whispers all of the answers we need for ravishing success. Let us dig our teeth into the challenge of our past month to extract all the lessons we have learned along the way and we will feel the quiet readiness we have invited into our homes. Talking charge with cool ease and knowing and setting boundaries are now at the forefront of how we progress. Tonight, under the delicious grey moon, let us relish our own sense of eternal potential. Our intellect is sharper now and you we are ready to conquer. As I sharpen my focus on the Halloween Tarot Experiences I will be leading tonight for Uncommon Goods, I will be especially reinvigorated by my own, newfound sense of potency. And I will allow the risks I have been taking along this journey to bleed out in a darkly beautiful way as I continue on my path. What will you do with this newfound sense of vitality? “None of us really changes over time; we only become more fully what we are.” - Anne Rice - Interview With The Vampire The Queen of Swords from The Tarot of the Vampyres by Ian Daniels https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-29-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4bae3ab-14f6-4488-8434-1191e67d51ff/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 29 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f80078bb-e2f3-44d7-a41a-89fca637c845/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - Day 29 - Tarot Challenge… - Tonight, do not take action based on your thoughts. Instead, let the Halloween season spur you to internal inspiration and feel the passion for the unknown that stirs within. Let that spark of creativity simmer underneath the surface of this spooky night and see how fresh and sorcerous ideas begin to materialize for you. Make a list of all this new information which is seeping through the thinning veil and be willing to accept that these thoughts from beyond also live within. Rank these ideas in importance, my witches and warlocks and then sit down and strategize a plan of execution for each one of them. This topsy-turvy brainstorming session is sure to provide you with magic you can make for months to come. Post that list in a spot which allows you to gaze upon its wizardry each and everyday. You’ll know in your mind when the timing is right to take action with each fiery thought… “I do believe in an everyday sort of magic — the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we’re alone.” ― Charles de Lint The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from The Fantastical Tarot by Nathalie Hertz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-28-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f1c3212e-5172-4c81-a259-1dc1816347c9/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 28 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8d5e7c33-a08a-4c2c-9612-4e5afcb0df40/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - Day 28 - Tarot Challenge… - There is a sacrifice that must be made under this Halloween Moon, if we wish to fully embrace our own power. We must be willing to let go of the dark thoughts surrounding our hearts. It’s sounds fairly simple, doesn’t it? We all long to be free of worry, dread, fear and hurt, so it should be easy. However, it’s likely that we’ve come to rely upon these things as a crutch of sorts, to hold us up when life gets challenging. Tonight, though, say goodbye. Let’s let the bats of darkness swoop in and steal away with our most painful demons. It’s time to clear the mind and open the heart to the idea that we no longer need to rely upon self-defeatist actions that are fueled by false negativity. Rebel by wearing your heart on your sleeve with full optimism and trust that the energy of the moon will support you. You are power enough. “It’s hard to let go of the demons inside. They were holding you when no-one else would”. - Anonymous The Three of Bats/Swords (Reversed) from The Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-27-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7e43bd5a-ea18-4046-8044-9b162c8821e7/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 27 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cf3b0545-95d7-4253-b238-fcd4361faa82/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - Day 27 - Tarot Challenge… - Samhain and Halloween are coming on fast, so we must take swift action to prepare for whatever we have planned. Whether it’s a costume, party, parade, gathering or a spell to cast, the time is now to decide exactly how we would like to celebrate, so we can implement our strategy with quick ideas. Use your intellect to bring these ideas to life for this spooky weekend ahead and the wickedly wonderful evening of Halloween. Sharpen the senses and charge into your ghoulish plans with magic and determination at the forefront of your journey and the ghosts of your ancestors following closely behind. If you are still looking for a fun Halloween Event, check out the Tarot Halloween Experience I lead for Uncommon Goods. Monday 10/30 at 7:30pm and 9pm and Tuesday 10/31 at 7:30pm and 9pm. Sign up for the class only and bring your favorite deck of cards to the Zoom Room! It will be a fun moment to share in the magic of a thin veil! www.uncommongoods.com “I was born on the night of Samhain, when the barrier between the worlds is whisper-thin and when magic, old magic, sings its heady and sweet song to anyone who cares to hear it.” ― Carolyn MacCullough, Once a Witch The Knight of Swords from The Paul O’Mara Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-26-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/deec7024-3e79-4729-be22-3846f705ebdb/collage-71.png Card Of The Day - Day 26 - Tarot Challenge… - Pull back the veil and embrace the most colorful and lush part of your ancestry! Explore the idea that your unique qualities are not meant to be hidden away, but rather embraced and displayed with pride. Consider yourself just one bright and full pumpkin or gourd on a long vine that winds its way through time and space. All the power and juiciness of the lives lived before you has infused you with mysterious but royal power. Sit on a throne of confidence and authority by exhibiting all which makes you special. Don’t hold back - even the most unexplored aspects of your personality are there for a reason - they were passed down through the ages and gifted just to you. Use the eccentricity you have inherited from your family lineage to reign supreme. And then - consider what elements of yourself you might bequeath to those who are forthcoming. “There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children - one is roots and the other, wings.” - Hodding S. Carter The King of Pumpkins (Pentacles) from the Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-25-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a0980133-f524-4f7d-bb7e-cb4d47df9e82/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 25 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ef44fac4-bc9c-4b66-b730-42d9c599e2ae/collage-70.png Card Of The Day - Day 25 - Tarot Challenge… - The veil is thinning more and more each day, my friends, so expect the unexpected as you move toward Halloween! I love the question of the day in this challenge, because I often find myself asking for the help of my ancestors and the sign received is quite magical. They are whispering to you to trust - trust the magic of your inner wisdom. Recently there was a scientific study which provided evidence that learned behavior can be inherited through multiple generations. So, you see, it’s likely we are imprinted with the experiences of those who came before us - those whose blood still dwells in our veins. Whether or not this sounds good to you, it is undeniable that you have carefully written in your DNA ancestral messages. Listen to your instincts - they were not given to you by accident. They are a gift from the ghosts who came before you and they hold incredible information meant to be deciphered and acted upon. If you truly want to taste the juicy seeds of your life, you must trust in and pursue your innate talents. “To forget one’s ancestors is to be a book without a source - a tree without a root.” -Chinese proverb The High Priestess from The Ghost in The Machine Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-24-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/87296141-77cf-428e-bda5-e8ff4f783434/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 24 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2291b99-1079-4917-989b-93125224d6a8/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - Day 24 - Tarot Challenge… - Where will we begin to understand what our magic has manifested? Under the dark night sky far away from the circus of life. The funhouse of existence is sometimes not so fun, so make a little time to relax in seclusion bathed in the light of the moon. Chase away the scary clowns that haunt you, find solitude and embrace the chill of the dark October night. There you will connect to the easy calm of quiet introspection and out of that darkness a voice will come - an internal whisper that will give you the answers you seek. Listen intently, for you will feel a great sense of relief in what has been revealed to you through the magic of your own internal peace. You don’t always need sunshine to see what is truly there. Sometimes the darkness is more revealing. “People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within.” - Elizabeth Kubler Ross The Sun (Reversed) from The Freak Show Circus Tarot by Fran Carras https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-23-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3610b556-686b-41c8-bca8-d27a5b011ecd/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 23 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d829c8d2-999b-49b9-8cee-d57f02caadd6/collage-68.png Card Of The Day - Day 23 - Tarot Challenge… - The longing for days of the past can fill the heart with a dose of vitality. A pinch of nostalgia for who you once were can help you full realize who you would like to be today in this dark web of October. Embrace the idea that the former you still dwells deep within and invite them into the the present moment to encourage juicer living. What might they say to you about who you are today? What lessons has that former version of self learned about “give and take” that you may need a healthy reminder of in the here and now? Don’t discount your past as guide map for infusing life with vibrancy. The spirit of who you once were can help you put your finger on the pulse of your deepest, darkest desires. “There are such beings as vampires. Some of us have evidence that they exist. Even had we not the proof of our own unhappy experience, the teachings and the records of the past give proof enough for sane peoples.” - Bram Stoker The Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Vampire Tarot by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-22-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f7e7d058-0e4e-43d2-be46-dc74fbe3faf7/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 22 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2c50236-15d4-4cee-8205-b05182c0cf15/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - Day 22 - Tarot Challenge… - The spooky season is full of frightfully delightful thrills, but can be quite confusing. Decisions must be made on how to proceed in the winter months ahead, but maybe we don’t have to focus on such decisions today. What to channel in the here and now? A healthy disregard for important choices on the table. Life is so impermanent and there is no better season to remind us that sometimes we turn the smallest of issues into the biggest horrors in our mind - and what is it all for?!? The haunting reality is that if we need more space and time, our most terrifying obligations can always wait. Today tonight and for the whole week ahead, conjure more time and space for yourself by forgetting about all the decisions hanging over you. Ease into the cold, dark chill of mid-October with a commitment to a free mind and let your spirit linger in the abyss. Let your mind release the spirits that linger there. “One need not be a chamber to be haunted. One need not be a house. The brain has corridors surpassing material space.” - Emily Dickenson The Two of Swords from The Dark Fairytale Tarot by Gina M Pace for Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-21-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/691c14f1-4d5e-4e77-a798-a78e5c04eaf5/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 21 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a4c65bab-74ca-49c4-beb8-ef5505b759a4/collage-66.png Card Of The Day - Day 21 - Tarot Challenge… - The Chariot returns in our challenge - emerging from the fog to force us into immediate action. This ghostly messenger wants us to use what we have at our disposal to make the most of our path forward, through the darkness toward greater clarity. Drive, confidence and execution are what we have acquired along the way, but resourcefulness is what we truly need in order to grow on this journey. So, through the murky night we advance with the natural light of our personal drive leading the way. What is one action you can take this night to move closer toward your goal for the month? Healing is on my agenda and I have already done extensive research to gain more information about my current condition. All of the necessary appointments have been made, but right now I will be reaching out to find more of the emotional support I will need on my journey. What will you do? Time to race toward action, my friends…. “To find the truth, one must travel a dense fog!” - David Dweck The Chariot from The Ghost Tarot by Davide Corsi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-20-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6e14e435-fda9-48d5-9a05-972069332d07/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 20 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/524f6662-002c-4072-9851-4f161a997dd6/collage-65.png Card Of The Day - Day 20 - Tarot Challenge… - Practice makes perfect and it’s time to put all of our manifesting energy into practice. In this magical phase of our October Tarot Challenge, what should we know without a doubt? Just like the seeds of a pumpkin, the power to grow and manifest has always lived within us. Our magic is supported by the universe and protected by Mother Nature herself, so get outside and soak in the beauty of the natural world around you. We are one with the world around us - outside forces provide us with the nurturing love we need, but we hold within us the juicy seeds of magic that will grow with wild abandon under the hazy October moon. But, also, do not discount the support of your fellow pumpkins growing from the vine, because shared energy is quite nourishing. Embrace the promise of what you can grow into, feel the magnification of communal spiritedness and then trust that the Empress will deliver. “Mother nature is our teacher - reconnecting us with Spirit, waking us up and liberating our hearts.” - Sylvia Dolson The Empress from The Trick or Tarot Deck - Tarot by Duck Soup https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-19-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/eed94734-1692-4a28-af05-6f5048287cad/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 19 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b43cb032-ebbd-428a-9abe-89ba0bf90787/collage-64.png Card Of The Day - Day 19 - Tarot Challenge… - Rising to the top as we spin our wheel is the opportunity to set strong roots which will help us find greater foundation and security. Connect to those that provide the promise of proliferation and the loyalty you know you deserve. Hold on to what you have that is reliable and get ready for expansion in all directions. Let your roots grown down into the depths of the dirt below you to ground you with strength and let your branches and leaves reach for the sky and dance in the wind. Falling to the bottom is the emotional regret and guilt we feel about relationships left behind. If you had to slither away it was for good reason, so why hold onto the shame and disappointment of what was never meant to be. Release what weighs you down and makes you feel empty and strange. Hold on to what is tangible and let it and yourself grow toward possibility so you might anchor yourself in stability . “A tree has roots in the earth, yet reached to the sky. It tells us in order to aspire, we need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go, it is from our roots that we draw sustenance.” - Wangari Maathai The Four of Pentacles & the Eight of Cups from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-18-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/674f5dc0-6c63-484a-aa3e-1b75cb23fccf/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 18 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/82d012fd-c102-4d12-8f6b-7285051ab549/collage-63.png Card Of The Day - Day 18 - Tarot Challenge… - The recurring threat to our magic and how we may prevail are being revealed as we continue to spin the wheel in this October challenge. It’s clear from this draw that exhaustion is threatening to overtake us. Lack of motivation may recur, as thoughts feel imbalanced. Discord of the mind will try to overwhelm us and while the leaves fall away, we will be tempted to slack off into mindless distractions. But, if we continue to put the work in, what will help us truly fight the insidious evil of lethargy is well deserved rest. Instead of being lazy - welcome truly restorative slumber that is earned once you have put in the real work of what needs to be created, crafted or accomplished. Be mindful of self and choose gestation with purpose, instead of wasteful inactivity. “Always keep in mind that training stimulates growth, but that actual growth takes place when you are resting.” - Arnold Schwarzenneger The Four of Swords (Reversed) & The Seven of Pentacles from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-17-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5ae0a6a-1c8f-49ba-a700-c88aac1d0987/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 17 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0bf8c8da-0847-4c42-9cc1-860e41df1ae0/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - Day 17 - Tarot Challenge… - Powerful cards fly in to answer the following questions: What should I begin and how will it end? It’s time to start living braver and freer in our lives! This version of the Chariot challenges us to fly in with fierceness, use all of the power that lives within us and snatch up what we aiming for. It’s time to soar into action and wildly grab hold of the change that we seek. Start today by doing something you have been longing to do, but putting off. How will this end? This Wheel appears almost in a taunting way - all elements daring us to embrace the unknown and readying us for twists and turns that will surprise and delight. The end will feel like the beginning in this case - but we will land in a place where we love the idea of constant change and challenge. Let’s face it, life should be as thrilling as a roller coaster, otherwise, what is the actual point?!? Fly in with fierceness and let it spin, my friends….no time for static. “Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive and moribund.” - Anthony Bourdain The Chariot and The Wheel of Fortune from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-16-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/81bb9655-7e87-4ef5-b5d5-cf9bda6a7eed/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 16 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/91c57803-2b2f-42b2-8149-a3e35227b28d/collage-61.png Card Of The Day - Day 16 - Tarot Challenge… - What shall we manifest in this endeavor?! In what you are after, there are two versions of self that emerge - one knowing and one quite blissfully unaware. You may have been enjoying the sense of carefree easiness that lack of knowledge carries with it. Or, you may have been feeling quite frustrated because you just can’t tell why you aren’t satisfied as you walk the long hallways of your life in darkness, trying to open the doors. But, in the manifestation of this magic you have been conjuring, your knowing self is about to align with that innocence in way that will provide you with true power and harmony. In fact, the true reward of this sorcery you have been conjuring is this powerful alliance of knowledge with serenity! Your world will benefit from this level of balance and grounded intelligence. Sometimes knowing more is all you need to take control of a situation and your life. Let these two sides of who you are join forces for your magical benefit. “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” - Confucius The Two of Pentacles from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-15-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3f3a8462-d26d-49df-bf6a-b0b9883e869f/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 15 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a28f5d6a-e946-4981-854d-1732d504fac3/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - Day 15 - Tarot Challenge… - Now we are diving deep into our emotional depths to further spark our magic this month, and I must say, the message from my deck is a little too close to the heart in my case. It’s one of those moments where I can almost hear my deck laughing at me as it doles out the tough love. Very potent messaging coming through. In my case, my entire goal in this spell-casting mission has been about healing and restoration based on some recent health challenges I have been facing. Part of the information coming to light has been a sudden intolerance to certain things - wine, regretfully being one of them. If you know me, you know how much of a oenophile I have been for most of my adult life, so this news has been (sorry for the pun) hard to swallow. Here we go with the reversed Five of Cups - Letting go of an addictive behavior that is no longer serving me and working hard to keep from fixating on what I do not have. This message, coupled with the image of the woman in the wine cellar - OUCH! Got it. It’s easy to recognize now that my emotions are tied to this part of my journey in a way that will require extra attention. I embrace that which is hard for me in this moment of discovery. I free myself from the deep feelings that a part of who I am is somehow connected to the fermentation of grapes which I can no longer indulge in. I look forward to discovering what IS available to me. I welcome healing, even when it challenges me in emotional ways.I hope you will, too!!! “Healing is a choice. It’s not an easy one, because it takes work to turn around your habits, but keep making the choice and the shifts will happen.” - Yehuda Berg The Five of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-14-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3f8a4f49-983b-48b8-a71e-cc57873c348f/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 14 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6bb08905-7d96-456d-9eae-88b10778ff65/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - Day 14 - Tarot Challenge… - How can we conjure what we need? It’s time to get territorial to stand up and defend the work we’ve put in so far on our journey! Any threat that comes your way can thwart the progress you have already made, so be ready to take action in protecting that inner fire. Think on challenges of the past to inspire that determined energy you will need in order to make the impact you intend. Push away any nay-sayers and make sure you stay on top of what needs attention. Fire is passion, so call upon your own burning desire for the best result. This is hard work, but you have the enduring spirit to accomplish what you’ve set out to do. Set the world on fire! “Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.” - John Wesley The 7 of Wands from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-13-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4fd8ab06-ebe1-459b-8dec-97ef6745c8de/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - Day 13 - Tarot Challenge… - Let’s cut into the core of this spell-casting challenge and evoke the element of air. Communication, thoughts and ideas can certainly haunt our good intentions, so what can we shed - 7 of Swords? Time to stop thinking we are being hunted and feeling like we constantly have to look over our shoulders. No more worry about who to trust and what others may know about us. Honestly, it doesn’t matter. It’s the fear we are carrying in our minds that threatens to stifle our endeavor. What are we keeping - 8 of Swords (Reversed)? It’s time to trust the dark shadowy light of the Moon inside of us. We are not prisoners to our thoughts, but rather, if we look far within the murky terrain of our mind, we will become the masters of our destiny. Let us fly into the night like a wild bat by truly understanding that the power of thought cuts deeper than a superficial flesh wound. Let’s use this pain and worry to our advantage, my spooky friends…. “Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial and dedication. It is fearlessness and love.” - Vince Lombardi The 7 of Swords and The 8 of Swords (Reversed) from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-12-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2f53117f-b4b8-4590-99d6-c0a37eaaa149/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 12 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/756460ed-5582-4db2-872a-4b97b72679af/collage-58.png Card Of The Day - Day 12 - Tarot Challenge… - Though it feels we have focused so much on how we might best send our intention out into the world, you never really know how the reward of your hard work will manifest. As we put our final touches on this little spell we’ve crafted, let’s think about how we might shake all elements up in order to charge our hopes and dreams with a more electrifying energy. Turn it upside down and expect that what you might expect in return could be full of surprises. In fact, use your night as a wind up for the flip you are about to take - do everything you had planned differently. If you were seeking a shake up or an alternative perspective, you can bet your brand of magic will deliver. Welcome an unsettled feeling in your stomach - butterflies of the unknown and see where that uneasiness leads you in this journey. For me, the idea of healing may mean changing a lot of how I exist - that has become clearer and clearer in this challenge and, though it’s daunting, I feel ready. Let your spell fly to your desired destination, but recognize that you may not be able to control how it arrives. Take the risk of allowing for surprise. “I do believe in an everyday sort of magic — the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we’re alone.” ― Charles de Lint The World (Reversed) from The Alchemical Tarot Renewed by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-11-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/42252528-a3f5-43a0-a0e8-9a1526fe1e12/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 11 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e12ca04d-7a05-4800-81fe-125e4b79810b/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - Day 11 - Tarot Challenge… - “Now is the time…this is the hour…show me what this spell will empower!” Oh - Ten of Cups emerges with emotional juice and the promise of colorful fulfillment! Be ready to transform yourself and the world around you toward radiant possibility. But, also, the enjoyment of the spell and this great shift within will be palpable. Drink in the colors of jubilation and be ready to share the overflowing love of your own experience. You have opened up a portal to rich gratification. Rewards will flow from all places and all people. And remember, some may feel unexpected or strange, but these too are magical offerings. Accept the gifts you receive with full gratitude emanating from your pores. Feel the warmth of the universe embrace you as you grow and expand. Your spell is working, my friends! “Everything is a gift of the universe - even joy, anger, jealousy, frustration or separateness. Everything is perfect either for our growth or our enjoyment.” - Ken Keyes Jr. The Ten of Cups - Deck unknown, but what a gift! Anyone know what deck this is from?!? Type it in the chat, if you do!!! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-10-tarot-challenge monthly 0.5 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ab20d571-164f-487e-92ec-f4811285a390/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 10 - Tarot Challenge… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/726cbe09-7380-48b0-9add-b6d4699b1c69/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - Day 10 - Tarot Challenge… - Banish all feelings of guilt or shame - you are allowed to be selfish! This spell is all about you. Listen - self care, self love and self adulation are what you need to make your sorcery resonate. What gift can you give yourself to solidify the wish at hand? For me, since healing and restoration are at the forefront of my magic, I’ll be treating myself like a queen in every moment I can claim for self. Calming music, warm baths, foot massage?!? Maybe, I’ll even go shopping for something quite frivolous. But, whatever you do to gift this magic to yourself, use it as a means of intensifying your intention. Draw in what you need, what you crave, what you desire most of all, but do not let the guilt creep in with it. You deserve every little gift, so take what is yours and watch the magic multiply! “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” - Rupi Kuar The Six of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-9-tarot-challenge-rule-of-three monthly 0.5 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/20cf8165-343b-48ef-a51d-20e140941c38/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 9 - Tarot Challenge - Rule of Three… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/194422a8-ce87-4921-a94e-28b957341d27/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - Day 9 - Tarot Challenge - Rule of Three… - On Day 9 of this wickedly wonderful Tarot Challenge, we come to some spell casting, my friends! Three threes making up the number 9 and as we know, the number three is a very potent and magical number. Today, you can find a “rule of three” existing in business, writing, psychology, math and even comedy. But the original rule of three is definitely about manifestation. Let’s put it to good use!!! Use your own cards to draw for self, but you can also follow along on my journey, as I always pull for all when sharing on social. What I send forth - The Star is the card I selected. I’ve been combatting some non-serious, but life interfering health issues, so high on my agenda is healing and restoration. I hope to restore my energy and regenerate my path, in doing so, I also put this wish out into the world for all I know and have known. I am on the right track, but I wish for even greater healing, health, restoration and regeneration for all. In fall, we can let all that does not serve us fall away to reveal more of our true selves. Let the senses heighten in a strong, but open way and let’s all glow anew through the winter season ahead! Coming back to us will be three things - 1. work well done with a profitable outcome, 2. individualism and a reevaluation of relationships that drain our emotional wellspring and 3. a deeper and more understanding bond with the people and things we truly love. Overall, refocusing on restoration of self and personal wellbeing will help us shine anew and be prolific! “The Rule of Three (also Three-fold Law or Law of Return) states that whatever energy a person puts out into the world, be it positive or negative, will be returned to that person three times.” - Online definition of The Rule of Three The Star - The 7 of Pentacles - The Three of Cups (Reversed) - The Lovers from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-8-tarot-challenge-the-witch monthly 0.5 2023-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/55783754-8d75-4f76-b4c0-6a73a97f57f2/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 8 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5ba09abc-e91e-4849-beaa-1fdea2f55868/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - Day 8 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - If you want your magic to flow, you need to direct it toward yourself. You need a transfusion of life affirming energy that will reinvigorate your life’s meaning. So, this week sink your teeth into the idea of self care in the ways that will revitalize your inner magic. Dare I suggest a spooky meditation to reconnect with your inner motivation? Or some down time, reflecting on the nighttime moon to explore the darker parts of who you are in a way that might inspire you? Even asking spirit guides, ancestors or just your own version of universal partnership for a little fortification of literal life blood could re-spark the light of your personal sorcery. The flow lies within, so find your own way to drink the juice of life into your heart. Restore, revitalize and make magic… “You know what the issue is with the world? Everyone wants a magical solution to their problem, and everyone refuses to believe in magic.” — Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Judgement (Reversed) from The Halloween Tarot Deck by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-7-tarot-challenge-the-witch monthly 0.5 2023-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3b8f47dc-dbda-4908-b4c0-0c9303323c14/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 7 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e3c1f291-63dd-46c2-a309-d80c36bd10a0/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Day 7 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - A powerful draw for the incredible wisdom we hold within which we can utilize in magic making this Halloween Season - Justice. Finding the perfect balance in whatever you set out to do, will be key, but you have everything you need to do so! You know exactly where you stand and you have keen awareness of all situations around you. Focus in on all that you know to be true, trust your instincts with what is at hand and deliver your magic in a way that aligns with your values. Allow this season and your goals to highlight what you believe and hold most dear. Good and evil - right and wrong work in tandem to create a potently magical space everywhere you go. You will be the deliberator of this sacred energy, if you use what you know to find the perfect balance. “If you restore balance within your own self, you will be contributing immensely to the healing of the world.” - Deepak Chopra The Justice Card from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-6-tarot-challenge-the-witch monthly 0.5 2023-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c5b72e72-e442-4423-8fb1-f33c9cb0cb68/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day 6 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2cfdd357-cae4-423d-9e1c-b0b0dadd8a99/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - Day 6 - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - Tap into your fiery power and utilize your magic to release burdens. Let’s face it, others can’t truly understand your fierce capabilities if you keep carrying around so much hardship. I imagine you are so tired from sustaining so much dark and oppressive energy. You deserve to be unencumbered - to feel light of heart, but strong as stone. Connect with the passion inside of you and use it today to shed that which holds you back and weighs you down. It is easy to say, “heal yourself”, but in this case the first step should be focused and driven magic that ignites your fury. Banish overwhelm and be relentless in annihilating the evils that threaten to diminish your spark. There are so many ways to do this, my pretties, but when you take action, do it in a creative way and with intensity of purpose. For you, an idea from LLewellyn’s Spell-A-Day - Melissa Tipton: “When you feel like you’re carrying a heavy burden or otherwise need to let go of dense, stuck energy, go for a walk and look for a stone that’s hefty but light enough for you to safely pick it up. Ask the stone if it would be willing to remove some of your heavy energy, and if you intuitively get a green light, proceed with the spell. Holding the rock in both hands, bring to mind your burden, and allow any thoughts and emotions to arise. When you feel ready, send the burdensome energy into the stone, and once the transfer is complete, hold the stone aloft and drop it to the ground from waist height or higher. (Watch your toes!) Feel the lightness following the stone’s release and notice any shifts in your energy. Thank the stone for its aid.” The Ten of Wands from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-five-tarot-challenge-the-witch monthly 0.5 2023-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c698a874-eed5-412e-b1f9-999ff0007c0a/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day Five - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2793e00b-a171-4a10-86e2-6dd1fd4c93d0/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - Day Five - Tarot Challenge - The Witch… - This card struck a real chord with me today, as did the question. “What stirs within my soul unseen?” with a big answer popping up out of that cauldron - The World (Reversed). I feel like my deck is truly calling me out on this one. It’s true that though I have great satisfaction in who and where I am, I feel the humdrum of life creeping in. Deep down I long for big sweeping change - to take my world and turn it upside-down. Underneath the surface, I crave excitement and the unknown and sometimes you have to shake up the balance of elements and disrupt the natural order of your world to experience life in a different way. Is this the same longing you have stirring in your soul?!? What element of your world do you find yourself wishing were different? Big thoughts for a Thursday and a great starter for your Witch’s Brew! “Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed and rearranged to relocate us to the place we’re meant to be.” - Anonymous The World (Reversed) from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-four-tarot-challenge-the-omens monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/96fbe617-04a2-48c6-a758-4fac0f524cbb/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day Four - Tarot Challenge - The Omens… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cfd4a8be-76da-4790-89c0-513fc58ea862/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - Day Four - Tarot Challenge - The Omens… - Now that our path is clear and we have set ourselves in motion to walk it, we are paying attention to any Omens that cross our path. What should we follow?!? Light and togetherness…Celebration of self and others! The glow of success and any recognition of our own light and the light of others is to be followed on this path. The symbols of this energy - candles, candlelight, horses and sturdy, tall trees that are shedding their leaves. What should we heed? People or persons who are all talk and big ideas, but actually full of manipulation. Any feeling of rushed energy and mental chaos that clouds our way. Advice that comes from a place of fear or confusion and only serves to move us backward or block our path. The symbols of this malevolence - Black birds, metal and metallic colors, crisp foggy air and red/brown colors. If your heart is lit up - follow, but if your mind is in distress - heed! Good luck, my pretties! “Learn to recognize omens and follow them.” - Paulo Coelho The 6 of Wands - follow - and the Knight of Swords (Reversed) - heed- from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-three-tarot-challenge-the-path monthly 0.5 2023-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ffe8c33a-e3f2-4166-a60a-a01be2e194de/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day Three - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39d4c66c-58a4-4094-b62a-dcb603cd6354/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - Day Three - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - Oh! Day 3 is upon us and the question is juicy! The path is chosen and the reward has been suggested, how should we begin?!? Well, our usual brand of magic won’t work this time, so we need to start in a different way. The tools that you normally employ in magic making will have to get dusty on the shelf this season, my friends. Ask yourself this, how might you begin this journey in a different way? Or, if you were stripped of all your usual superpowers, what would you do to set yourself down a path toward power or chance? Strangely, I have been having some pretty wild and vivid dreams lately, which I have begun to document in a dream journal. So, when I saw this card emerge this morning, I thought, “hmmmm….the answer to this question lies there!” I will be diving into this diary to pluck the method from my night-time psyche. Tonight, I will hand select a chance-like activity, based on the contents of my dreams, that will begin this adventure in an unpredictably exciting way. What will you do? How can you connect to your hidden magic to start this October expedition with verve? Can’t wait to hear about it! “A dream which is not interpreted is like a letter which is not read.” - The Talmud The Magician (Reversed) from the Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-two-tarot-challenge-the-path monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8d80e8ff-79da-40fc-9b33-38118d6e573f/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day Two - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6f2f2f7c-0bb0-422b-a0ff-1e00fa90fa5a/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - Day Two - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - On Day Two of our October Tarot Challenge, “Season of The Witch,” we are exploring what our chosen path will “reap or sow”. So, whichever path we’ve selected yesterday - power or chance, it will illuminate for us the beauty of the natural world through a new found sense of balance. I believe a decision we make on this path will allow us to feel the magic of earthly flow and highlight how our constant engagement of self is gloriously reflected by the beauty of the world around us. Expect to feel lighter, but busier. Welcome the support of friendly collaborators and step into fall with a joyful outlook on how you might best contribute to the natural way of things. Let wonder find you in every step you take on your path. Enchant others and you will suprise yourself. “To the one who knows how to look and feel, every moment of this free, wandering life is enchantment.” - Alexandra David-Neel The Two of Pentacles from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/day-one-tarot-challenge-the-path monthly 0.5 2023-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e743bc65-16cc-4245-9c4c-c7e7d59dd975/IMG_1810.png Card Of The Day - Day One - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a724d5a9-01b2-4ff4-b20e-5f79d28fb6e9/collage-47.png Card Of The Day - Day One - Tarot Challenge - The Path… - I’ve accepted a Tarot Challenge for the month of October and I am filled with wicked excitement. I’m taking you along on the journey. So, grab your broomsticks - it’s “The Season of The Witch”. First question is to establish our Path. So, pick a card from the two I have pulled (and I must say, it’s a powerful draw!) If you choose The Emperor to start your month, it’s all about power and leadership for you - taking control of your world in an unyielding way and expanding your impact on the world around you. You will be the one leading others and you will be setting all rules and guidelines for the month ahead! If you choose The Wheel of Fate, you leave yourself open to the potent magic of chance. Taking big risks will be your mission in the month ahead and seeing the spooky and surprising results of your bold and daredevil approach. So, which will it be? I think I’m going to spin that wheel - I love surprises! <I will post the full challenge after this card each day, so you can follow along. It’s a challenge crafted for us by Lionharts and it’s full of Halloween fun!> “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” - Erol Ozan The Emperor and The Wheel of Fate from the Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/353f169e-6439-4ef6-a3db-7b4058721dfe/collage-46.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords - Reversed… - Mental overload can take a toll on your emotional wellbeing. Lately, the overwhelm of the mind has been ensnaring your spirit in a painfully challenging way. This Ten of Swords (Reversed) reminded me of one of my favorite quotes from a beloved childhood story. In an effort to ease some of the mental anguish we face, wouldn’t it be delightful to be a fairy that only has “room for one feeling at a time”? It’s sounds ridiculous, but what if you truly allowed yourself the fullest expression of each emotion your thoughts bring to you to? To distill each moment down to exactly how you feel and release that feeling with total abandon, would be so freeing - would it not? On the eve of October and as the full moon begins to wane, see if you can set your emotions free and in turn, open the mind to what truly matters. Name and express each tormenting feeling that has been holding you down over the last month. Feel it, express it fully and then let it go. Wake up in October, refreshed, recharged and ready to start a new chapter! I love a little Fairy-inspired magic… “Feel the feeling, but don’t become the emotion.Witness it. Allow it. Release it.” - Crystal Andrus The Ten of Swords (Reversed) from The Mystic Faerie Tarot by Barbara Moore and Linda Ravenscroft https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2b589dbc-9c44-4c9d-a6b0-4b1aea36b55f/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - King of Pentacles - Reversed… - I know we all wish we were high-rollers and dream of the day when money comes raining down upon us to wipe away all of our insignificant worries. But, this weekend is a good time to reassess what accumulating wealth and power would actually mean for us. Is it the answer we dream of? What are we truly working toward as we slave away at our jobs to get ahead and increase our earning power? Perhaps, it won’t bring the sense of satisfaction and control we long for. In fact, maybe there is some other factor than dollars and material items which will help us achieve that sense of bliss we long for? Spend some time with self this weekend - ruminate on what truly matters and how you might inhabit your personal power without the superficial dependency on the potential for financial windfall. “All the money you made will never buy back your soul.” - Bob Dylan The King of Pentacles (Reversed) - Art by D. Hirajeta on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cafbh7llhxebyrxln2yf94rx7azzhf monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e6b24f64-bd72-49e9-a093-cedb6f62381a/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - We are standing on the precipice of October and all of the juicy magic that it can bring. Now is the right time to cast a spell for yourself - a spell of what you wish for in this shifting season. You know your worth and you feel a deep connection to the truth of your surroundings, so use who you are to set yourself up for a season of manifestation. The pomegranate symbolizes both death and abundance, so figure out the best way to say goodbye to the pieces of self that have withered away and to welcome the rich and succulent gifts that will be coming into your life this season. Figure out the best way to release what is dead and welcome the lucious abundance you have earned. The veil is about to thin, so you should embrace the inherent intuition you harbor deep within. “Intuition is the highest form of intelligence transcending all individual abilities and skills.” - Sylvia Clare' The High Priestess - Art by Lauren Oberlin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/939zfe768rdprm4m7y52fsh5txwc9b monthly 0.5 2023-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ba5cf1bc-4bde-4655-9216-7422fca85934/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - An immediate response to yesterday’s call to connect more deeply, the Judgement card flies in, upright, to re-affirm our belief in what is possible. The truth of who you are calls to you and the power of what you can be will materialize when you stand up to answer that call! The world is full of happiness and light and you are meant to experience it and share it. In fact, inspire others to join you on your mission for self-fulfillment and purpose, because this isn’t a solitary journey - it is something to be shared with family, friends and all those you encounter. Allow yourself to be so taken by the light of your own existence that you radiate exuberance and delight wherever you go. Happy Wednesday night! “You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” - Oprah Winfrey The Judgement Card from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-reversed-amp-nine-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d3e65705-1732-4ddb-8094-a86757f935f3/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - Judgement (Reversed) &amp; Nine of Wands… - You’ve had a long day…a long week…maybe a long year. The burden of all the hard work you have put in to achieve certain goals has begun to way heavy on your soul. Though you may feel worn down, you are not worn out, as you understand there is still more work to be done. But, the really tricky thing is, you have started to lose sight of your original intention - the true purpose of why you set out on this journey. Truthfully, you were so driven to succeed that you left the meaning of it far behind you. It’s still calling to you from the distance - harkening you to remember the reason behind all that you do. Try to recall the music of your true intention. Think back on what motivated you so long ago. That magic is still there - you just need to reclaim it. You only need to answer the call. “Purpose is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s needs.” - Frederick Buechner Judgement (Reversed) into The Nine of Wands from the Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/9yjpzg9de4za397fa424szxyg95tmk monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2e867cda-c377-4ff1-8a0b-03db0e262ded/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - You may be called today to step in as a kind of mediator in a situation that is unbalanced. Listen intently to all sides of the argument and absorb the tiny details that will give you the information you need to be impartial. Close your eyes and trust that you understand the fair way to bring this conflict to a resolution. You may not feel like you want to be the one in this position, but you are because of the inner strength and depth of knowledge you already possess. You will know exactly what is the right thing to do, so trust your gut. Also, be kind and compassionate when you deliver your verdict. You were meant for this moment. “Conflict is the nature of the world. Comfort is the nature of the self. Amidst the conflict, seek comfort.” - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Justice from the Incidental Tarot by Holly DeFount https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7c010c01-c260-40b6-be71-1a18eaf6d1b2/collage-40.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords… - Flit into this week with an open mind and you will be rewarded. It’s always good to have a strategy, but in this case your plan will benefit from further information - ideas that will come to light as you explore the situation at hand. So sharpen your focus and lighten your spirit. Let curiosity lead the way and listen very intently. Remaining open to the hidden magic that can come your way, will help you to shape your approach to the week ahead with keen understanding. Learning something new will be inevitable, so don’t shy away from the unknown. Instead, open yourself up to any new ideas springing forth from others that may catch your fancy and highlight a differing perspective! Approach your world with wonder. “Wonder is the beginning of wonder.” - Socrates The Page of Swords from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/n5wfn68b2f56xwt7jzhhs26ezylzbf monthly 0.5 2023-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9b93912f-b42b-416c-83c4-a3ffaedf309b/collage-39.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - What playful new thing did you try today? If you haven’t yet participated in something totally unknown and intriguing - don’t worry, there’s still time! When I pulled this card this morning, it filled me with enthusiasm for the possibility of trying something totally fun and out of the normal box in which I live my life. And, you should also be ready and willing to take some risks tonight, or simply explore an idea that is unfamiliar to you! Have carefree fun and be ready and willing to learn. Look to nearby companions to inspire this fresh adventure. Dance on the edge of the night in way that makes you feel young again. Happy Saturday! “It is sometimes important for children to act like adults. It is sometimes important for adults to act like children.” - Shad Harrington The Fool - Art by Dreamstime https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-cups-reversed-queen-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/79ddf6ed-4103-4386-ae26-05c045d79829/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - Page of Cups (Reversed) - Queen of Cups… - Calling out to all my black sheep - “I went to pull our card for the weekend and these two leaped out of the deck and fell at my feet. This weekend, you may find yourself feeling mixed up, messed up and on the outside of things. But, is this feeling coming from you? Likely not. Friends or family stand in judgement of you and your actions (as maybe they always do), but this weekend it strikes an emotional chord. Even if this isn’t a familiar feeling, we all have moments where we feel like outsiders. But, remember my rebellious and tender hearts, outsiders are outliers and most others who don’t understand you, cannot comprehend the potent brand of magic that you carry within. Do not despair for being different - relish it! And, recognize that there isn’t any one way to greatness and perceived “normalcy” is just a made up concept. Conforming to meet the approval of others will only diminish your glorious power. Happy Friday, my misfits! “The black sheep of the family bring new life to the family tree.” - Jonathan Hoban The Page of Cups (Reversed) - The Queen of Cups from the Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/76500272-e5ae-4831-9775-584e8a011bba/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords - Reversed… - I feel like this card keeps coming up for us both upright and reversed, so I’m beginning to suspect that we need to take a deeper look at the conflicted thoughts that might be burning in our mind. We all know that old saying “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me.” It’s certainly a nice sentiment and one that likely helped us all get through childhood intact. But, it’s not true, really - is it? Names and words with a negative tone can sting us to the core and though we can play it off like we are stronger than any silly insults that come our way, sometimes those nasty, harmful words become embedded in our brain. So, take a moment today to examine those recurring thoughts about self. When your inner voice starts to sound unpleasant, take note of what is being thought or said. Then re-frame it all in a positive manner and begin to repeat what is actually true about who you are. You deserve to be your biggest fan, - not to allow the long, lost insults of others to cloud your own self-perception. Get active about changing the themes you are clinging to that are not supporting a healthy and positive tone in your life! “The moment you have a certain thought and believe, you will experience and immediate emotional response. Your thought actually creates the emotion.” - David D. Burns, MD The Five of Swords (Reversed) from The Modern Spell Caster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/5sjft5m9eae436r4pjwf3zb6zw7h69 monthly 0.5 2023-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dc5b5694-deb9-499f-a7c0-be3e0ca8a5b8/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - Some people are sun seekers and others love sweater weather, but either way the shift from Summer to Fall can be quite dramatic. If you are like me, you will look back on the disappearing sun months with nostalgic regret - it never seems to last long enough and maybe I just didn’t have the opportunity to take advantage of it the way I had hoped. This 3 of Wands spoke to me about the dreaminess that sinks in around this time of year - dreaming of what could have been and wishing there was another chance. But, the colors of fall are vibrant and the crisp air meets the sun in a way that warms the soul. So, reflect and romanticize, but try my friends to stay in this brief moment of shift. We are, as humans, constantly shifting in our intentions and perspectives, so don’t linger in the past so much. Instead, enjoy the crisp winds of autumn that call us to transform. “Autumn leaves shower like gold, like rainbows, as the winds of change begin to blow.” - Dan Millman The Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Golden Tarot by Kat Black https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8485640b-a623-407c-b1ab-61d28bfabbff/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - The Devil - Reversed… - When this card was pulled this morning, I was so relieved to see that this demon came up reversed, because I didn’t have the time or energy today to be sucked into the dark side. And, if your day was like mine, you may have been confronted with MANY reasons and situations that would normally set you spinning into the 7th circle. But, we didn’t take the bait - did we?!? Good on us. Because sometimes you really have to endure all the shady nonsense others can muster and be the bigger person, by quietly saying to yourself, “Not today, Satan, not today.” We have conquered evil and so we should feel good, my friends. As you lay your head down to rest for the night, release any residual anxiety or animosity you may be holding onto in your heart or mind. Let it drop down to the underworld to be absorbed by the burning den of the monster we evaded, so we might float into our slumber on the wings of a lighter angel - one that will help us start tomorrow with a clear mind and open heart! Sweet dreams… “Angels fly because they can take themselves lightly. It is easy to be heavy; hard to be light. Satan fell by the force of gravity.” - G.K. Chesterton The Devil (Reversed) - Art by Horse&Hair on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e37e06fe-f64a-47cc-ad38-7e095aeddd88/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords… - This week you may find yourself bound by perceived limitations - Sorry! However, the restrictions you face are self-inflicted - the real problem is, you won’t see them that way. In your mind, you are prisoner to outside forces, when in actuality you are likely your own worst enemy. Because of all this turmoil, this week will be quite challenging, so prepare yourself mentally to feel a sense of powerlessness. Honestly, your best bet may be to give in to the inertia of the experience - don’t try to fight it. Wait it out and let the swords fall where they may. Let go of the need to control others, so you can free yourself. If you do, you will begin to see the internal changes you can make in order to motivate yourself in a fresh direction. Hang in there! “Argue for your limitations and sure enough they’re yours.” - Richard Bach The Five of Swords from The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Lösche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ll44w2376jehmm8a5e3ex8bdcee368 monthly 0.5 2023-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2f998849-f0ee-4a8a-be5d-a529d430af50/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - I went to pull the card for our weekend ahead this morning and a card literally jumped out of the deck and flitted down to the floor. I thought, “welp, here’s the card!” And then I noticed, it was Justice - the same card from yesterday. Maybe she didn’t like my message from yesterday? Maybe it’s something different that we need to carry into our weekend… I dug deeper, I thought about right vs. wrong, I felt her power and then I scoured the internet and found this quote that resonated with my soul so deeply…”Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” - Cornel West. So, this weekend may not be all fun and games, but it can be filled with a very public sense of love. What you stand for might be called into question. Who you are is defined by the choices you make. Choose love and choose it in a public manner. You hold such sacred power within - a power that makes you beautiful - a power that can be filled with love. Love yourself by loving humanity. Justice demands so much more of you this weekend than just a good time. Embrace the challenge and share the kind of love that matters. “I cannot be an optimist but I am a prisoner of hope.” ― Cornel West Justice - Artist’s rendering by Denou on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/w6j2ewz277g4jhe6n8dc4x9wh6atd4 monthly 0.5 2023-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/581769b4-bb0a-4d6c-9681-17b02ce989e6/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - I pulled the Justice card this morning and I was intrigued and then I found this image on line and I was amused and intrigued. This version of Justice appears to me to be a model strutting the runway. In NYC we have just moved through Fashion Week, which is a very decisive moment in the Fashion World. For those in the Industry, this is the epitome of what life is about - setting trends and defining style for the year ahead. For the model, I imagine, this is a chance to grace the most important stage with their individual boldness and confidence. When I was younger, I couldn’t stand the idea of models - in my mind, they were setting us up for disappointment with an unattainable sense of style and beauty. But now I see that they are and can be quite inspirational - they wield a kind of power in an industry that might hope to objectify and/or control their contribution to the successful commodification of a certain line or trend. But, truthfully, the fashion world is LOST without the talent and the raw determination and blind drive of the models can make or break a campaign, so they hold almost all of the power. A long tangent for this card, merely to say - sometimes we think we see things a certain way, but they are not that way. The blindfold, therefore, is important. What you see is not always the truth of how it is. Dive deeper when passing judgement. Happy Thursday night! “Justice is a blindfolded woman.” - Shirley Hufstedler Justice - Art by Jacinthe on DeviantArt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fe040548-7e89-478a-a52d-29b03ffbc7db/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords - Reversed… - It’s time to clear the air and cut through all the bull$i%! These ill feelings you have been carrying with you regarding a situation in your life have begun to cloud your conscience. Let go of all your fearful thoughts and turn around and face the people who are in question. It’s time to lay it all out and sift through what is truly there. You may have avoided this because it feels risky and you don’t want to jeopardize your current relationships, but what good are those relationships to you if there is no real sense of trust being shared? Also, you may be surprised to find behind all the cloudy feelings, there is a glimmer of sunlight - a ray of hope within these connections that is ready to be revealed. “Doubts and mistrust are the mere panic of timid imagination, which the steadfast heart will conquer and the large mind transcend.” - Helen Keller The Five of Swords (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/balance-amp-death-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/81cc03df-e2a8-4723-bde3-b43004354496/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - Balance &amp; Death (Reversed)… - When I pulled this two cards this morning, I was struck by their yin and yang energy. Though there are two very opposing powerful energies represented, they seem to complement each other in striking ways. It almost feels as if Death is chasing Balance - that they are encircling each other is a sort of entrancing dance. But, when you think of it, transition is constantly chasing us, as we try to maintain a sense of equilibrium we can suddenly find ourself knocked off-course by life-altering surprises. Then we must fight again to find our balance and restore a sense of calm, until the next wave of change hits us in the face. Today, perhaps we encountered a bit of both - easy, even moments and jarring sudden scares. But, as you think back on all the challenges you have moved through and all the moments of peaceful bliss you have been gifted with, doesn’t it all feel right? Like, without one, could you possibly even come close to experiencing the other? Highs and lows are necessary - so let them spin around you and within you. Happy Tuesday! “Yin and Yang. / (jɪn) / noun. two complementary principles of Chinese philosophy: Yin is negative, and dark, Yang is positive and bright. Their interaction is thought to maintain the harmony of the universe and to influence everything within it.” - Definition found online Balance and Death (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/j3tcgg472lkekas55p7edgjzxnehhd monthly 0.5 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9cb9d892-3a36-41c9-9565-481c81d6128a/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - It’s a beautiful start to the week when the Empress makes an appearance to remind you that you are a part of the juiciness of life. She has gifted us all a world that is a luscious fruit basket, full of flavors, sweet fragrances and vibrant colors. Which of those delicious delicacies are you? If you think back on your day, you may see how you contributed your own brand of tanginess or sweetness to each moment. The Empress wants you to know how lucky all those you encountered were to experience your sapidity. It’s important to her that you recognize the powerful richness of your impact and that you relish your own purpose while contributing to the true beauty of the atmosphere surrounding you. Life is juicy - The Empress desires that you drink it in. “Don’t wait your life away. This is your life…live JUICY!” - Jenna Stone The Empress from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/27080874-60d7-4eca-9874-85d48a5364f6/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Cups… - The super-moon is swirling into our atmosphere soon and Mercury has been setting us all spinning. Gather with your favorites and raise a glass to all of the chaos you have been through and all of the chaos you plan to create. Celebrate the hardships and the adventures, while planning what else you would like to conquer. Share your deepest emotions with each other to expel any woes and drink in the magic that the moon has to offer. Dream up creative collaborations and ways in which you might be able to support each other over the next three months. And, if you are too exhausted to do all of the above, just enjoy the excellent company of your most illuminating friends. “Moon is the light from a lantern in heaven” ― Munia Khan The 3 of Cups - Art by Ellen Car from Fine Art America https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-pentacles-into-six-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d26dc201-9665-4ad0-8d14-fd4a70d3e425/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Pentacles into Six of Wands… - Maybe it doesn’t feel like it right now, but your hard work will lead to fiery rewards! You have been patiently concentrating on transformation and putting all of your energy into a process for greater good. This thoughtful approach has been met with collaboration that has proven to accelerate the progress of your hard work. You are staying focused, but feeling hopeful, though you aren’t quite certain how your end result will be received. The good news - you will be celebrated by your peers for all that you have contributed. Your diligence and dedication to success of this vision will be viewed as a win by all involved. If you feel a little doubtful, let it be and keep working. Just think of how much more exhilarating the surprise of accomplishment will be when you reach your end goal. “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” - Benjamin Franklin The 8 of Pentacles into the 6 of Wands from the Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8bh6fr939hhg6s4yfjcp8awgt5x8st monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/26f4b7dc-6f33-44f4-ad72-7cdea5bb6d3d/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - Today is not the day for dreaming about what could be. I mean it - don’t even try to look into the future in this moment. I know that sounds limiting and, frankly, sad, but keep your mind and heart focused on the here and now. Those promises you think you see on the horizon are pretty and appealing, but they are not what they seem. And if someone else suggests you “look into” or “think about” some great adventure, don’t believe them. What they propose is a deceiving distraction from where you should be placing your motivation. Don’t worry - good things will materialize, but not just yet. So don’t build imaginary bridges to a distant land. Today, you have what you need right here and now. “To wish and wait from day to day, will never keep the wolves away.” - Jacks Mother from Into the Woods (Stephen Sondheim) The Three of Wands (Reversed) from the Gentry-Smith Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2023-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/69814c93-4e1d-4795-b7ec-548850e4c833/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords… - What a powerful weekend you are having and your mind is leading the way. You are thoughtfully discerning in all decisions being made and the wisdom you have to share is potent. It’s no wonder people all around you are seeking guidance and advice. Your calm and dignified energy fills every room with a sense of ease and you can bet you are turning heads - but mostly when you speak. Funny, though, you won’t have to speak all that much. Just your inner sense of knowing speaks volumes. Have fun tonight stopping people in their tracks with your cool, sharp intellect. Wear your knowledge like a crown. “The voice of intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing.” - Sigmund Freud The Queen of Swords - Art by Spring-forth-from-my-mind on Tumblr https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/my6686s73nsbfafghaa92a2kahm9ag monthly 0.5 2023-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8907fdb4-7ea8-4d12-ae7d-3469e2f24937/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - Life is getting really overgrown and some people and things will need to be cut down to size. This weekend, do not hold back - hit the scene with a vengeance. You know what’s up and you know where your limitations lie, so speak your truth and make no apologies for your feelings or thoughts. It will be shocking to some, but they need that dose of reality. Strength, honesty and absolute understanding of what you stand for will lead the way. Cut away the overgrowth and make sure everyone knows exactly what you think. When your voice is heard and honored, you will feel an incredibly sense of accomplishment - especially when those who most offend you, bend to your will. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr. The Justice Card by Rose Hellen Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2023-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d1fdafd9-59c1-4c50-be4e-63dcaa5a5d2b/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles… - You are protected by a very strong force of nature in your life. You may not always see and feel their presence, but there is someone watching over you and empowering your every step. They are guiding you with a strong arm, but a wise understanding of what you truly need. They also shower you with luxurious gifts when you least expect it, to make sure you are embraced and entertained. Who is this entity - you are wandering, aren’t you? The next time you are hiking a path through the forrest, you bet they will be there. When you are standing in front of a gloriously lush mountain with the sun shining down on you, they are there. As you dip your toes in the roaring ocean and feel the sea spray you with cooling delight - there they are. They rule your best days and appear to you when you need them most - that elusively all present King of Pentacles. Pay attention to when they reveal themselves tomorrow - you will always benefit from their fresh, green sorcery. Listen, so they may tell you their story - your story. “There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time, we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” - Linda Hogan The King of Pentacles from The Dreams of Gaia Tarot - Ravynne Phelan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed-and-the-three-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b12af3ce-3bcd-45f5-b299-cb81ce8c18a9/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups (Reversed) and the Three of Swords (Reversed)… - Two very tough cards emerge together this Tuesday, but the good news?!? They are reversed! It seems a clear theme is emerging for us this week, with the Star leading the way yesterday, it truly is time to heal. So, the question is - what grudge or past trauma are you holding onto? What ill feelings and dark thoughts have become your crutch? Don’t hold onto the wound. It’s truth that we can become addicted to behavior that is unbecoming and not really serving us, just to get by or get through. But, what you rely on may be slowly killing you. Your heart and mind long to be free of all this! It may be tough, but today is your day to turn this cycle on its head. Take one gentle step toward changing your outlook and consequently your actions. Awareness - Identify the curse you have laid upon yourself, so you might be able to release its hold. You are ready. “Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That’s why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people.” - Ryan North The Five of Cups (Reversed) & The Three of Swords (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cnw6cflhtsl8hen7b44anym9ttf237 monthly 0.5 2023-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/51a6ec29-55f9-44eb-afd2-82bef9420c8c/IMG_1151.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - Monday comes with the promise that you will soon feel better. Strip away all the outer burdens you cling to and let the healing light of the heavens restore your spirit. If you are feeling extra vulnerable today, that is expected, because you are beginning the process of cleansing your soul - washing away all of your past trauma and behaviors that are no longer serving you. Open your mind and spirit to the idea that you deserve this moment of restoration. Tonight, turn your face toward the night sky and spot just one glorious star that is calling your name. Answer their call and feel it’s glow embrace your heart in peace and calm. (Not a bad way to star the week.) Happy Monday! “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” - Anonymous The Star from the Silver Era Tarot by Aunia Kahn, Russell Moon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2023-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fab5669a-4316-4f59-aa25-c9bfd788578c/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords… - This week, you THINK you have to make a tough decision, but what would truly happen if you just didn’t choose? Those two thoughts - those cutting ideas that seem to be opposing might be intimidating, but they do not determine your growth. Why not just wait and allow yourself to reach upward through their sharp finality? Grow toward a calmer existence despite their demands. I think you’ll be surprised to find that indecision can be the best answer to the problem, ultimately bringing you peace and further clarity. If you feel like you have to choose - don’t choose! It may take some time, but you will eventually grow to overcome this folly. (It doesn’t feel like folly right now, but I assure you, if you wait, you will discover it is.) “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” - Neil Part The Two Of Swords from The Bifrost Tarot by Jeremy Lampkin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2023-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d297c473-7340-47b9-b43a-8d798d02b9c0/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands… - It’s going to be a fiery weekend and you will step up and lead the charge! Truthfully, this morning I pulled 3 cards before I got to this one - they were all cards we had seen this past week, but all came up in reverse. You know what this means?!? We need to put this week behind us - to move forward with passion and zeal and leave this week in the dust. So, of all of the exciting visions you had for this weekend, which will you bring into reality first? It’s time to set the world around you on fire and guide all those around you to help in your majestic endeavors. Make this weekend count in a royally fun way. You know what to do - take the lead and fan the flames of imagination for all those around you. “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” -Henry David Thoreau The King of Wands from The Shadowscape Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hj57d6pnpkhwzhajb3nz9gpgbmyfl8 monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/706ca240-25f6-4960-9b6f-a8d7d0c09d4b/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - You are connected to the light of your ancestors and have inherited from them a special brand of knowledge that has been passed down through centuries. If you seek guidance, you don’t have to go far at all - look within and listen to their messaging which is encoded on your DNA. You are the dream of so many who came before you and they fill you with power even when you don’t believe you have what you need to go on. Let their distant magic cast a spell on your heart. Welcome a greater understanding of just how much potential you carry. Close your eyes and feel their energy surround you in the most beautiful sense of sorcery. This inner knowing, this faith and trust is the magic you seek. You are not alone. You have everything you need. You always have. Look within and the light of the universe will find you. “I keep the light and love of my ancestors and let go of the rest.” - Amy Lee Mercree The High Priestess - Various images that speak to my soul. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2d927d6d-4814-4d25-a76a-973e88a17ae7/IMG_1100.jpg Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords… - It’s time for you to take control, queen. Sharpen your dagger, heighten your sense of awareness and fly into all current situations like the dark raven you are. Today is a day to get sh!@ done. Focus and strategy are already at your wingtips, so time to soar into action! Don’t let anyone stand in your way of what needs to be accomplished. In fact, see if you can use anyone who tries to stand in your way to help you achieve what needs to be accomplished. You have a razor-sharp power of persuasion flying with you today, so do what you must with it. And, if those around you don’t fall in line, leave them in the dust. The stakes are high, but you are ready to conquer. Let them all eat cake. “She is a queen. Her soul is royalty.” - Adrian Michael The Queen of Swords from The Goddess Tarot Deck - Art by Jenna Della Grottaglia on DeviantArt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-reversed-amp-the-knight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/add2a8f1-7a20-422b-89b6-cf7779091907/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands (Reversed) &amp; The Knight of Wands… - I know you feel like you are leaving people behind - people who have supported you and lifted you up when you needed it most. But, it’s time to venture out into the wild unknown with passion. There are new roads to explore and adventures that are calling to you and you know that you are ready. So it’s time to put set this new chapter of you in motion, even if it means literally moving in a new direction! The truth is, the friends and family that matter most, will always be there for you and even if you are off following your fiery dreams. And, those that are not planning on being your ally in self-progress are not worth worrying about. It’s time to set yourself free and dance to the beat of your own drum. Trust that the people who have been there for you will understand. “You may feel like home is the anchor in your storm, but leaving may well save you from drowning.” – Unknown The 4 of Wands (Reversed) into the Knight of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-amp-the-ace-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f21be627-dd9e-4942-b862-f678708bf6a1/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - The World &amp; The Ace of Cups… - I’ve been waiting to write about these two cards ALL DAY, because the day was so full, it took me this long to get to it! I asked an important question - what should I hold in my heart in order to get through the day and these two flew out of the deck. No matter how your day evolved, recognizing that the world embraces you with protection and wholeness will help you to see the fiery opportunity that can spring forth. Examine all elements that danced around you today and discover a sense of completion that you didn’t anticipate. Then, when you wake tomorrow you will be ready to take hold of the new creative challenge that emerges. Life is exciting and triumphant success is yours for the taking. Sweet dreams! “You have to embrace the world if you want to live in it now.” - Miuccia Prada The World and The Ace of Wands from The Tarot of the Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2023-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b078e20f-2644-4ca8-a1f3-3202386d89c0/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords… - You know what I love about the Rider/Waite/Smith version of this card? You see the swords hovering above, but you cannot view the sharp end of them - they are not included in the perspective. In this rendition of the card it’s the same. It’s as if the artist is asking the very important question - “Where’s the point?” So, my dear friends, we pull this card of worry, fear and doubt, but where is the point of it? We can let these phantoms hover above us, intimidating our every move, or we can take action to remedy each haunting thought. Otherwise, we may as well acknowledge the absolute pointlessness of their existence. Sometimes, it’s best just to throw up your hands and say, “What will be will be!” So, chin up - stop hiding. It’s literally pointless. “Worrying does not empty tomorrow of it’s troubles. It empties today of its strength.” - Corrie Ten Boom The Nine of Swords from The Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-cups-the-knight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cee16e8c-ee34-4ec5-8d19-bba3d34265c3/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Cups - The Knight of Wands (Reversed)… - Approach each person you meet to day with a sense of whimsical love in your heart. If you believe that every one you meet has appeared to you for a reason, take a minute to find out what that reason is - don’t judge them and run off in a different direction! Get curious about the why and embrace them in understanding and compassion. Stay in the moment and listen to what they have to say. You have the potential to change their whole outlook on the day, and who knows, they may bring a special kind of magic to your day. So, don’t be rash and turn your face from them or flit off with fire in your spirit. Be the balm - not the bomb. “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”– Princess Diana' The Two of Cups into The Knight of Wands (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/45aaafe7-f462-4a44-9053-b1850fc0ef51/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Good afternoon, seekers! There are so many options sprouting up for you today - how exciting! Don’t let the myriad of choices overwhelm you. Instead take a minute to relish in gratitude for all that the universe is offering you. Think of each option as an ingredient that you can select for the recipe of the moment. Meditate on what might be the perfect blend of flavors for you right now and choose carefully, but not so carefully that you limit the possibility of your end result. Keep in mind, you can always start over, if your personal soufflé collapses. So, start mixing! What are you waiting for? “You have all the ingredients to bake the cake you want in life. Start mixing!” - James D. Wilson The 7 of Cups from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/jg2w6rfwpbccpn9asggy6g79tkjdmc monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/681b6252-8f92-49be-83c3-c91ff7fb5f90/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - Things are not what they seem this week, but you know this. When questions arise, you already hold the answers within your soul, but this week you must truly experience the situations to connect your spirit to the best solutions. Close your eyes - there is no reason to see what is there. Feel it more deeply through your alternative senses - touch, taste, hearing and smell. Trust not what you see, but what you sense with wholeness and you will surprise even yourself with what you discover. Your power lies within. Set yourself free by simply connecting to it. “Learning to pay attention to how your body feels can offer you rich guidance about your choices and direction in life.” ― Lynn A. Robinson The High Priestess - Art by Luisa Villavicencio https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2023-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f6b6a6ea-3d91-4c9e-bc2d-c039f48b5413/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - You know what your heart desires, so it’s time to cast a spell! Set your intention out into the universe with conviction and warmth of spirit. Create the spark you long for and light up the night with the power of your own belief that it will grow into a wild fire that is too hot to tame. When you put your full soul toward a dream, you know that magic will happen. Trust your own ability to enchant and fan the flames of the universe, so that your craved destiny comes to you when the time is right. “Cast yourself. You are the spell.” - T. Thorn Coyle The Three of Wands from The Tarot of The Witches Garden by Sasha Graham - a magical new deck that I HIGHLY recommend! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4fdaf38-f959-4ca4-a101-a918fb651246/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups - Reversed… - Hey, You! Remember me?!? I am your inner child reminding you that life should be fun. You’ve been ignoring my cues to invite more carefree merriment into your world this summer. In fact, you have been pushing me aside a lot lately in favor of work and a lot of other boring things. Listen, I am still a part of you and I won’t let you ignore me anymore. There is mischief to be made, silliness to share and adventures you haven’t even dreamed yet awaiting you! So, stop hiding me away. It’s time to embrace frivolity and let me share with you all of the sweetness that life has to offer. *This has been a message from your younger self to you by way of the 6 of Cups (Reversed) “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” - Aldous Huxley The Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Housewives Tarot by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f74c77e8-ef8b-476e-81fe-d20d6b7d6abc/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords - Reversed… - Life is frenetic and your long range vision is blurry. Communication has been increasingly difficult on so many levels. You try to cut through the bull@#$!, but your blade is dull. You need to sharpen and specify your own direction in order to be able to lead others on a path of clarity. You know this, and you understand that it’s not quite the right time to take action. Instead of feeling disappointed in yourself for stalling, pat yourself on the back. This moment is not the ideal time to move forward because the world around you is so fuzzy. So, sit back and wait with intention. Soon, you will be able to turn things around and take charge. Soon it will all make sense. “Clarity and simplicity are the antidotes to complexity and uncertainty.” - General George Casey The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from the Celtic Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and Chris Down https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-amp-the-six-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d22b48a-27da-4b03-b388-cc8da73cb1dd/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Moon &amp; The Six of Cups (Reversed)… - What past memories dwell in the the darker shadows of self? Ready yourself to meet them tonight under the faint light of the silvery moon. Whether it’s good or bad that rises to the surface, welcome the chance for greater understanding of what you hold onto in your heart and mind. In fact, embrace the emotional overflow that may accompany these emerging haunts. You will realize that they don’t hold the same amount of power over you as they once did and you might start to feel a sense of peace as you release them from your soul and let the memories dance under the night sky. And you should dance with them! Howl at the moon and free yourself from the subconscious emotions you cling to! Make room for greater wishes and dreams and they will appear. Happy Tuesday. “The subconscious mind is ruled by suggestion, it accepts all suggestions – it does not argue with you – it fulfils your wishes.” - Joseph Murphy “The Power of The Subconscious Mind” The Moon into the Six of Cups (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2023-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a5b0b59a-e3f9-453d-a78b-35b566914cb0/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Six Of Wands… - It always feels like it’s off to the races on a Monday, but keep your horse moving slow and steady. Don’t feel like you have to rush or force yourself to keep up. Slow your speed just enough to be able to celebrate the small victories of the day. Recognize that you have already accomplished enough to be honored and feel successful. Sometimes, just keeping up with the race or even just staying in it is winning. Happy Monday! “Perseverance is not one long race - it’s many short races one after the other.” - Walter Elliot The 6 of Wands from The Tarot of the Younger Self by Sushila Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2023-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/95314b4a-cbce-40a0-ac70-057ab04f1c87/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles… - You can only blossom so much in that cage you have placed yourself in, until your wild stems begin to break through the bars. You may be having that moment where you feel alone and trapped, but if you just look up from the sadness for a moment, you will see that you are being watched over and supported. These confines have been self-imposed, so it’s up to you to release yourself. Let’s face it, the beauty of who you truly are cannot and should not be contained, so put an end to all this self-pity. Do one thing today to reach out to someone - take one action that pushes you outside of your comfort zone. I think you might be surprised how much the natural world shows up for you when you do! “Accepting help is its own kind of strength.” - Kiera Cass The Five of Pentacles from The Shadowscape Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-reversed-amp-queen-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/37e9eaa7-83c4-4c69-b5c8-7fccdd41b308/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups (Reversed) &amp; Queen of Cups… - Why are you letting someone else sit in judgement and hold court over your idea of happiness? Whoever this bossy and controlling individual is, they do not and will not understand your life choices, so let go of the impulse to constantly appease them. Your life can look to you any way you wish, so long as it brings you joy and fulfillment. You get to define what emotional abundance truly means to you. You are in charge of your own destiny, but you will never feel satisfied if you are letting the thoughts and feelings of another decide this for you. Swim around in the idea of this tonight. See if you can identify who this person is. If it’s another person - cut the ties that bind you to their opinions and feelings. If you discover that this harsh criticism is coming from yourself and you are the one muddying the waters of your own contentment, well then you have a lot of work to do! “Don’t put your key to happiness in another person’s pocket.” - Unknown The Ten of Cups (Reversed) from The Divine Diversity Tarot by Joe Phillips and The Queen of Cups from The Modern Spell Caster’s Tarot Deck by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/78eae341-4e6e-4f3e-b171-bebea20e40aa/collage.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - Monday running amok? Take control of the situation with decisiveness and strategy. Sharpen your focus and get specific about what needs to be done. Use your keen intellect to delegate each step and when someone slacks, step in and show them how it should be done. And, if things don’t go as planned, be ready to shift your tactics. You are more in charge than you realize and if you aren’t leading this show, you should be. So prepare for your take over by enhancing your intellect. “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” - Stephen Hawking The King of Swords from The Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ms6tf8fpdckhaajxkksb8436wjt6a3 monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6ba91d69-6df4-4c9f-b56e-58dedac18361/IMG_0930.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - The unseen hand of the universe is spinning the wheel of life behind the scenes to set something spectacular in motion for you! You may have felt a kind of indescribable excitement bubbling up inside of you over the past few days or weeks - this is because you know already that something big is coming. This week you may be hit with the surprise of just what the universe has planned for you and it is bound to be good. In fact, it will lead you in a direction that you hadn’t imagined, but will soon come to realize was always where you were meant to go. Change of this impact can feel a bit frightening. In the moments you feel doubt, just remember that you are protected and you are being swirled onto the path that you were destined for. Open your heart with love and infuse your mind with curiosity, then just say yes and let the universe guide your way. “Could it be? Yes, it could Somethin's comin', somethin' good, if I can wait Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is But it is gonna be great” - Stephen Sondheim - West Side Story Wheel of Fortune from The Stephen Cousin Tarot by Stephanie Cousin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/df586e26-a5a2-4815-bddf-ac7f8db44205/collage-82.png Card Of The Day - Death - Reversed… - Saturday is a great day to be reborn. Reclaim your own sense of purity. It’s time to banish all the darkness that has been bogging you down. Say goodbye to all the negative thoughts that are restricting you from making the change you wish you could in your life. Let your soul close its eyes and drift inward on a magical journey to reconnect with your purest self. Innocence, openness and light still exist way down inside of you - allow them to break out - give yourself the freedom of heart you deserve. Release yourself - create and welcome a new version of you. Happy Saturday! “Burn if you must, but rise from the dust.” - Paul Nigram The Death Card (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by R. Black Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2023-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0b50daf6-b247-431e-a4f0-9e13901993cc/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands… - Looking to widen your circle? I know it feels like you have to be precise when you are mapping out the future. But, creative decisions are never very explicit. I suppose it’s good that you are thinking in a circular way and not trying to adhere to a linear approach, but don’t forget to color outside of those lines that materialize in your mind. Strategy is good, but there is so much more to explore than what is within view. Maybe, subconsciously, you are establishing those lines, so you can break through them? Let the fire in your spirit consume the mind with even greater possibility. “Map out your future, but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. So, make it worth the trip.” - Jon Bon Jovi The Two of Wands from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/91a6dc5f-944e-43b7-9f9e-d2d45d901667/collage-79.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… - Here we are, my friends, stuck in a creative rut, finding ourselves suddenly paralyzed. Ugh. The world seems to us to be incredibly dull and uninteresting and no matter how we try to move forward, we simply cannot. Our magic is at a stand-still. The only true remedy is give in to the malaise just enough so we can mentally ready ourselves for some serious introspection. Internal understanding will help us to bring some color back into our lives. So, don’t push or force yourself to move in this lethargic moment. If you must do something, take a break, close your eyes, relax your mind and just see what thoughts rise to the surface. Ugh - Wednesday… “Artax - Please don’t let the sadness of the swamps get to you!” - Atreyu from NeverEnding Story The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Prism Visions Tarot by James R. Eads https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xykn43y48p59txe2p6pgrb6hehegy9 monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/aa041ad1-d947-45fa-a8e0-e52ae15c91fe/collage-77.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - Simple message on a Monday… Don’t turn your back on the moment. Stay focused on what is in front of you. Whatever answer you seek can be revealed with the information on the page and the task at hand. If your day were a book, stay on the page and take it one word at a time. Happy Monday! “Focus on the step in front of you -not the whole staircase.” - Anonymous The 3 of Wands (Reversed) - Deck Unknown https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tkxrhf8k2rpn7fr9rx7lr2z7dxy3h5 monthly 0.5 2023-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/353ee7ad-ebdb-4071-8c6d-5912605320c8/collage-76.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - This week will be impactful as the wise roots of Justice climb up from the ground to balance all grievances. It will be really good for some, but may come as a surprise to others. The imbalance you have faced might have felt infuriating to you, or you could have been enjoying a sense of ease within that disparity. Things are about to shift. As she blindly evens the scales, you may find yourself reveling in that freedom of equity, or you should ready yourself to face the harsh reality of her sword as she cuts you back down to size. Whichever it is, my friends, keep in mind that fairness is healthy and we all deserve the chance to grow and blossom without restriction. Don’t take it personally - Justice is blind. Accept either outcome with grace and dignity and welcome the chance for personal growth. “Injustice is a threat to Justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr The Justice Card - Artist’s Rendering - Unknown https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-rods-wands monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6b0645b8-a6c2-4e0c-802d-8413e7a05b3a/collage-75.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Rods (Wands)… - A simple question for the deck on this Thursday - “Why?”. Whatever you have going on in your world that has you wondering, here’s the answer. It’s time to stake your claim for stability and future growth. You deserve the existence you can see on the horizon and you long for harmony and foundation. Whatever is happening for you right now that you find confusing is leading you to the moment where you can take a stand that will make the difference which ensures you will blossom in the right direction. Even if it feels negative, chaotic, strange or challenging, accept that what is being presented to you and explore what is truly there and you will soon be able to solidify a more creative and harmonious life. Trust. “My life is a life of accepting what the universe has offered me. I don’t fight the universe.” - Ziggy Marley The Four of Rods (Wands) from the Aquarian Deck by David Palladini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/2e8wll8pne8jfg9na7jday535j9yhg monthly 0.5 2023-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c0a3fad3-567c-4fb1-9504-5518c32b0523/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - Today you are trying to make sense of so many conflicting ideas and you are calling for a more enlightened path to be revealed. This may be overwhelming you. Stop for a second, make some space and breathe. Think of your life as a patchwork tile display - various patterns of who you are coming together to exhibit all the beautiful colors that exist within. Harmonious - sometimes. Dynamic - definitely. However, the pieces don’t always align in a way that makes sense - but, do they have to? Cleanse your spirit of trying to control the various elements - go with the flow and embrace all of your bits and pieces. They don’t have to fit perfectly for you to invoke a sense of flow and beauty. Your path is waiting for you - relax and close your eyes - you will see it. “Pursue some path, however crooked and narrow, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” - Henry David Thoreau Temperance - Art by Sonia Lazo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed-into-the-six-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f908acf9-0bcb-49f2-a916-bf987d1115ce/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - The Tower (Reversed) into The Six Of Cups… - It’s a triumphant Tuesday when you can look back on life’s tumultuous moments and officially say goodbye. Some kind of trauma and tragedy of your past has been trailing you, but today, when you think on it, you will realize just how insignificant it is now. No more shall you cling to trauma of the past with reverence - it was overcome long ago and cannot define you anymore Look down upon your past self with pity and love and then let them just drift away. And when they go, they will take the others you hold responsible for all of it with them. Out of chaos comes inevitable growth and you have officially outgrown your reliance on hurt, pain and negativity. Sayonara, sadness! Feels good to be so much bigger than you could ever imagine - doesn’t it? “Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed. It means the damage no longer controls us.” - Karen Salmansohn The Tower (Reversed) & The Six of Cups from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/swords-swords-and-more-swords monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/08829bf9-a6d8-4871-9eec-9b27755b8e2e/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - Swords, Swords and more Swords… - I needed clarity on a Monday, so that was the question I posed to the deck for us. Pulling the Seven of Swords (Reversed) first was like being plunged into further confusion and chaos. So, I politely asked again….and again…and then I knew I needed to stop. When you are reading for yourself, you sometimes just don’t get the information you need or want and then there are those moments where you feel like your deck just wants to submerge you in disinformation and laugh at you. (Thank you, Deck.) But, perhaps the true message for us all is that, in this moment, clarity is overrated. To have choices may seem exciting, but will you ever really know where they will lead you anyway? I know, a frightening thought on a Monday, but life’s unknowns are what keeps things exciting and if we had all the answers in advance, where’s the fun of it? Embrace the hidden mysteries of your current existence. Choose to laugh along. “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” - Mark Twain The Seven of Swords (Reversed) into the Two of Swords into the Page of Swords (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2023-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d59cdb3b-adb7-4fca-8df4-6770569c983a/collage-71.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands… - Splash around in new ideas about personal impact, if you want to feel victorious this week. Expand your circle and find unexpected ways to connect what you do to new environments. Remain confidently inquisitive about the possibility of reaching an even wider audience with your freshly creative approach. Doing what you love is enough, but let your fire and ambition swim in far reaching pools, so you can truly have the influence that will make a difference. Outreach is a key component of your success, so gracefully broaden your circles. If you dedicate yourself to this level of development and diversification, you may find yourself being celebrated more deeply than you had thought possible. “You were born to convert the evaporating life into some impact on humanity.” ― Sunday Adelaja The Six of Wands from The Ostara Tarot by Eden Cooke, Krista Gibbard, Julia Iredale & Molly Applejohn https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-into-the-ace-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c4751139-01e1-47dd-a6fd-56ee2854da7e/collage-70.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor into the Ace of Wands (Reversed)… - Everything feels like a power play to you this weekend and, yes, you do have a strong strategy. However, your traditional approach in a certain situation may result in a missed opportunity. Adhering to societal norms regarding relationships by playing games to get what you want has worked in the past, but this time you are at a severe disadvantage when you set that tone with another. This chance for a taste of love is far too delicate and fleeting - it or they won’t respond to your cool brand of control and analytical frame of mind. I know it sounds dangerous for someone who feels they always have the next move, but maybe splash around in the uncertainty of unknown potential this weekend. You don’t want to miss out on a really exciting chance to light up your heart or light the heart of another… “Don’t play games if you can’t afford to lose.” - Germony Kent The Emperor into The Ace of Cups Reversed from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/85746665-6342-4626-be02-481ee8519e71/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - Six of Cups - Reversed… - Summertime nostalgia can strike in mysterious ways. Why are you resisting the sweetness of your inner child? Reminiscing can be a wonderful map to take you on a journey closer to what will fill your spirit with joy. In fact, don’t look outside of yourself for ideas - consult with that tiny tot - that former version of self that still dwells inside of you and you might be surprised to find that the simplest of things will deliver pure happiness…running through a sprinkler, fresh squeezed lemonade, a cherry bomb ice pop melting down your hand! Oh - what about chasing fireflies through the forest or building a fort in the living room? Perhaps you need a little sand art or to pull out that coloring book? Get on a swing - what are you waiting for? For me, nothing cheers me more immediately than cherry cola chapstick (which I always have readily available) or spotting a ladybug. Get creative today - you deserve a little pick-me-up and your inner child may hold the key - the skate key, that is… “Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.” - Katie Ellmore The Six of Cups from The Housewives Tarot by Judy Buffum and P. Kepple https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/806d0d3b-02fc-47bc-8572-ade6b4b1d216/collage-68.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups - Reversed… - I was feeling a little wicked on this Wednesday, so I decided to pull from my darkest deck - The Dark Wood Tarot. But, to my surprise, it delivered a surprisingly bright message. Recently, we have been feeling a grey dullness that is stemming from an unnamed sense of guilt and shame. Likely this is our way of internally working through some past trauma and getting stuck in a cycle of re-experiencing only the worst of it. Today we can expect to make a breakthrough in identifying the source of these wounds that have reopened without our consent. It’s a good day to start treating and dressing these hidden injuries, so we can focus on what is salvageable and destabilize our emotions. If we are to do this in a wicked way, how should we go about this? Perhaps if we write down all that has afflicted us in this way and find a place to bury it in its own unmarked tomb? And, if there was anyone associated with this maliciousness, maybe you should bury a picture of them with it and symbolically shut them away in darkness. Yep - let’s put it all to rest without much pomp or circumstance. It and/or they have taken up enough of our time already. As you shovel the dirt on top, pay attention to how the light starts to flow in all around you. “The more guilt and shame that we have buried within ourselves, the more compelled we feel to seek relief through sin.” - Brennan Manning The Five of Cups (Reversed) from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-reversed-ten-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/92dffeaf-4ea0-4f74-8f04-4337459453a8/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands (Reversed) - Ten of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Holidays like the 4th of July which bring friends and family together, also highlight a wider perspective on what you wish to leave behind. Today whether you are surrounded by loved ones or just relaxing on your own, you will find your mind and heart wandering into the future as you sift through memories of the past. It becomes clear that what you hope for yourself and all future generations is not yet fully realized in your spirit. You can dream today - let the fire within solidify a strong vision for the direction you hope your own legacy will inspire. But, also recognize that dreaming will only take you so far. You soon must take action on initiating the footprint of your destiny. What path can you launch for the benefit of yourself and all those you cherish? All you need is one step forward this week. Hold onto your past and bring the present with you as you step into the future with a plan for something greater. Connect more deeply to what is possible for you and those you love. Allow the fireworks to ignite your motivation and let sparks fly as you set out on a journey toward fulfillment for all. In doing so, you will realize that the richness of life can be found most of all not in the items, but in the memories left behind . “Carve your name on hearts, not Tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” - Shannon L Adler The Knight of Wands (Reversed) into The Ten of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-cups-into-justice-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/71bc555d-2ac0-4704-b2d2-f2243d5acaa5/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Cups into Justice (Reversed)… - I went to pull a card for our week ahead and as I grabbed my deck, these two cards flew out and fell at my feet. Seems like we are going to charge into this week with emotional drive and noble determination. We will be moving through a varied landscape, but we are ready to conquer, leading with charm and refinement and an undeniable sense of rebellion. We may think we know where we are headed and have a very specific expectations for our end result, but expect a big shock by the end of the week. One that will change your entire moral code. Values and notions of right vs. wrong will be turned on their head. Suddenly, you will see things in a whole new way. Unfair? Maybe. Fair? Maybe. You will have to decide exactly what you stand for, but what you ultimately discover will surprise your very core and you will carry the weight of that for weeks to come. But, it’s clear you must wear this new and different kind of armor in order to advance. “When your mind is full of assumptions, conclusions and beliefs, it has no penetration, it just repeats past impressions.” - Sadhguru The Knight of Cups into Justice (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Tarot Deck. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/530008fc-dfe0-4aaf-bcb0-33ac43e63873/Screenshot+2023-07-01+at+5.45.51+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - Feeling a little monstrous today? Are you overwhelmed, burdened, put-upon, over-exerted and generally cranky? Welp, stop taking on more than you are capable of handling and definitely do not over-burden yourself to fulfill the imaginary needs of all the other monsters around you. Maybe you are overcompensating for the inner monster you hide away? Don’t be the hero - let the monster in you have a break. You have earned it. Now, stop what you are doing - go out and make silly mischief, you crazy monster. Let yourself be free. Happy Saturday! “Today me will live in the moment, unless it’s unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.” - Cookie Monster The 10 of Wands from The Monstarot by Joanna Nelson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d881f05e-61ff-469a-b8e7-f4ca9c20a7be/collage-64.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - Magic is on your horizon this weekend, but to find it you may have to journey off of your current path and away from the familiar. In fact, you may find yourself saying goodbye to something or someone that is not fulfilling your current expectations. Walking away is also walking toward, my friends. Don’t forget it. I was struck by the ladybug on this version of the card. I found this little piece of lore online regarding ladybugs, “If a ladybug is held in the hand while making a wish, some believe the direction that it flies away shows from where your luck will come.” This weekend, be the ladybug. Don’t wait for your wish, when you find yourself yearning for something different or something more. Walk in the direction of your luck. Follow the unknown path toward a greater existence, venturing away from the idea of fulfillment and toward the realization of your dreams. Take it one step at a time until you are ready to spread your wings and fly. "Ladybugs all dressed in red, strolling through the flower bed. If I were tiny just like you, I'd creep among the flowers too!”- Maria Fleming The Eight of Cups from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-woman-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/02d8ef47-23b5-4e0b-8639-08ffb9fc5447/collage-63.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Woman - Reversed… - You have been feeling sustained above everything - like your life is one big holding pattern and you are waiting for the right moment to release yourself. Today something happens to offer you a glimpse of future potential and you are released ever so slightly from those constraints. It’s just a taste of what is possible and you know it, but it is a pivotal moment because it’s up to you to decide how you will respond. Will you stand upright and walk toward this chance with confidence? Will you dance, bend and flex to create a beautiful shape with your heart that will welcome the unknown? Don’t recoil and tie yourself back up - all you need to do is say “hello” and see what or who is there. Bound or unbound, you are beautiful…but you know better than anyone how much you ache for freedom, change and the gorgeous promise of something else. “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard The Hanged Woman from Under The Roses Tarot by Kendra Hurteau and Katrina Hill https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/af343d98-63d0-40d4-ac33-5c064eb6c6bc/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Swords - Reversed… - I woke up feeling like something was missing in my world on a Thursday, so I asked for all of us, “What should we invite more of into our lives?” Seems like a little less mental control could come in handy. For the next few days, see if you can be more spontaneous in your approach. Take action, even if you don’t have the plan fully worked out in your mind. Don’t feel like you have to to take charge and burden so much responsibility for the benefit of others around you. Just do things as you want in the moment. Let your experience come to you and then enjoy it in a way you feel suit you best. Leave logic behind, if you must. Lead with the heart and take action before you have all the information. Sound dangerous to you? It just might be the missing energy you need right now… “Only in spontaneity can we be who we truly are.” - John McLaughlin “A planned life is a dead life.” - Lauren Bacall The Queen of Swords (Reversed) - Art by Sushilla Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-reversed-amp-two-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/de80e057-2db7-48d6-91de-847ff2d7f961/collage-61.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles (Reversed) &amp; Two of Wands (Reversed)… - Past regrets emerge today, but it may be because you must confront them to understand the root cause. Though you strive to take action toward a more adventurous and exhilarating life, the true map to change your journey lies within your past mistakes. There were far too many times that you choose self pity over self advancement. Indulging in your own sorrows has proven to be a huge hurdle for your younger self. You had the key all along to unlocking a more exciting existence and if you truly study the past, you will see it’s not too late to open those doors. It’s not always fun admitting to yourself that you have been your own greatest obstacle, but if you cannot openly examine your personal pitfalls, how can you ever truly hope to change? Also, respect the choices you made - honor and be kind to your past self, but recognize that you don’t have to be them anymore. Don’t dwell on what cannot be undone. Just start saying “yes” when you have the inclination to say “no” because of self-doubt, fear or the unfortunate misbelief that you are not a part of things. It’s time to move forward, but first you have to come to terms with your past. “If we don’t respect the past, we’ll find it harder to build a future.” - Julian Fellowes The 5 of Pentacles (Reversed) into The 2 of Wands (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zww5pgbmnw46rcgk6j2sabh8dgz6p8 monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/992e0be5-9818-4660-9fa2-7ed6fde6f3b0/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - The Tower… - Have you felt a bit like life is out of control today and everything is just out of your reach? It’s not the best way to start the week, but if you just give in and let your world free fall a bit, you will begin to understand that, despite the chaos, you are protected. Unforeseen forces are hard at work to make sure that as you release, you will land safely - maybe not softly, but definitely safely. So, give in to the nosedive and let things crumble around you. Tomorrow you will be back on your feet with a whole new strategy and you may be surprised how relieved you feel. Think of the madness of this Monday as a reset and let yourself drift toward a better strategy. “In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - Carl Jung The Tower or “release” from The Joie de Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/7kchzfkwcarzrswbjjs34fxzxgjpab monthly 0.5 2023-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/947cbb66-f71d-4cfe-bf2d-6a1bedbf342f/IMG_0699.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - You may find yourself lost in the maze of your mind this weekend. Challenges you thought you had successfully evaded will creep their way back into your psyche and demand your attention. As you sift through these goblins, it is important to remember that though you may be forced to face your inner demons on your own….you are not alone. Sometimes our circumstances press us to confront that which we work hard to avoid. The first step in this process will always be to look within one’s self and try to come to an understanding of what truly lingers there. This is the part that can feel quite lonely, right? You may find yourself wondering, “why me” or “why can I just” or “when will I be able to…” and this can lead you into an isolated mindset. But, there is always someone very nearby thinking all of the same things. They are also working hard to find their way out of their own puzzle. Don’t wander further into the darkness. Recognize that you are just doing the hard work required to advance toward the light. When you finally emerge, you may be welcomed by a kindred soul - a person who you didn’t even realize would understand what you were going through. Hang in there! “We are not responsible for every thought that goes wandering through our mind. We are, however, responsible for the ones we hold there. We’re especially responsible for the one’s we put there.” - Peter McWilliams The 8 of Swords from The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Losche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/31450644-e7c6-4b52-8229-64239dab474e/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles - Reversed… - Did you wake up this morning with a strange sense of dread in the pit of your stomach? Are you feeling a mysterious emptiness that you just can’t shake? There are some days when an unusual ennui sets in and you just can’t pin point where it’s coming from or understand why it’s haunting you. I felt this way this morning, so I asked my deck for more information. We may have lost touch with the joy of enterprise. Somehow, we have allowed our personal creativity to drift away from us and this has smothered the excitement we experience with it. In a sense, we have restricted our inner child when it comes to a project or pursuit attached to money. We may be convinced this is in service to what is at stake, but the potential for fulfillment and abundance is so much greater if we bring more of that childish, explorative nature to our goal. Perhaps we are listening to another person’s ideas on how to succeed in this venture and we have lost the core of what it means to us and the promise for growth it once held. It’s okay to spend the day here in this dark cloud of nothingness, shrouded in doubt and feeling empty, but if we don’t want to live here, it’s time to invite that inner child back to our adventure. Think, tonight, on how you can reconnect with that tiny, wholesome spirit that still dwells within. “The only horrible thing in the world is ennui.” - Oscar Wilde The Page of Pentacles (Reversed) - Art by Man Graves on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-3 monthly 0.5 2023-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/19efa5bc-b9b1-4c69-9bb3-5a4e23b0ffd2/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - How lucky are we?!? We keep on drawing The Sun! This must mean, that even if we don’t yet feel it, our lives are about to light up with positivity! When I say we “draw” the sun - I don’t just mean the card - what we expect often finds us based on how we approach the world around us. So today, no matter what you are experiencing or what is on your agenda, take a minute to let the sun in. Metaphorically, pull up the shades that keep you blinded and see the shared light of the world pour in. As you are out and about, notice the flowers that grow tall toward the sky and recognize all that you have in common. Feel gratitude for the juicy fruit and veg you indulge in on your lunch break, provided for you by…the sun. We all need and use the sun collectively, so perhaps this means you should reach out to those around you and share in a small moment of togetherness to boost your spirit. Or, letting the sun in could be a simple as closing your eyes and dreaming about the calming warmth of a beach you have visited, the memory of which will fill you with joy. Just simply invite the sun and you may be astounded by how that simple invitation illuminates a whole new perspective for you! Have a sunny Wednesday! “Awaken the sunshine within you.” - Asad Meah The Sun Card - Found on Pinterest and it filled me with joy - do you know what deck this is? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-six-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a7fd4a09-6b90-48d3-966b-6f8bcb818a09/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords - Six of Wands (Reversed)… - You have been through quite an ordeal! It was challenging in ways you hadn’t expected and you felt stunted and wounded by the end of your experience - but, it is over! Officially done. Today you will begin to understand that what you have been through, which you thought would lead you toward greater respect and notice, was actually more about internal growth of will power. You now know that you don’t need all that superficial recognition. You can be proud of your own perseverance and determination and feel even more fulfilled on the inside without the fanfare of others. The power of this internal growth will allow you to find much more strength of spirit as you venture in a new direction. Relish in the self-reflection. Celebrate yourself and your unbreakable soul to prepare for your next big adventure. It must feel like such a relief to no longer have to rely on the validation of others and instead be fueled by the fire of your own self-approval. It’s a whole new you on a Tuesday! “Needing approval is like saying ‘You’re view of me is more important than my own opinion of myself.’” - Wayne Dyer The Ten of Swords into The Six of Wands (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-2 monthly 0.5 2023-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5e9bbce3-ac8e-4f93-b6c0-c6c6d5a1574d/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - No matter what kind of weather pattern you find yourself in this weekend, let the light of your spirit shine with warmth and optimism. It may be difficult - some of the storminess you have to face, but inside of you is courage like fire and the fiery desire for something blazing and brilliant. You deserve the brightest of times, so if you are not receiving enough Vitamin D from the universe - create your own and dole it out everywhere you go. You have the power inside your heart that can light up any grey or tempestuous moment that strikes. So, let the clouds descend, if they must - they are no match for your personal glow. Combat any sense of negativity with hope and fullness of life. Dance in the warmth of your own joy. Open your entire being, so that others will feel your rays fill the world around you. This weekend, you are the sun, my friends, so shine on… “The Sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” - Hamlet - William Shakespeare The Sun from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/29869dba-4699-4943-9142-6258c20448fa/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords - Reversed… - All dressed up and nowhere to go? This Thursday will present you with roadblocks and knock the wind out of your sails. What you had planned to do and where you had hoped to be going, well, it won’t be moving forward at this moment and it might not happen at all. It may be disappointing to realize that you are at stand still and simply cannot move forward. Your mind will definitely feel the anxiety and frustration of this reality most of all. But see if you can calm your thoughts. The universe usually has reasons for these momentary stalemates and last minute cancellations. So, take a pause and trust that the reason will soon be revealed and the wind will eventually change to help propel you forward in a potentially different direction. Hey - if nothing else, relish in the fact that you look totally fabulous as you wait… “All that is important comes in quietness and waiting.” - Patrick Lindsay The Six of Swords (Reversed) - Art by Ethony https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/aywjg44zblm94fdmnwl7y7gr4nx4ya monthly 0.5 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1ae714fe-fdf3-45a0-9349-c135065d835a/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - I’m not surprised that this card is popping up today, with all of the political posturing on the news. There are so many different kinds of energies positioning themselves to be the ultimate rule setter -the head honcho of the free world. Sometimes when this card presents, it reflects a set standard of power - reliable, dependable and honorable. However, sometimes it requires us to challenge the rule of law and those appointed to decide it. Today, take a look at the people of power in your world and ask some questions. Poke them a bit. What is residing underneath their unbending demands, may feel a bit discolored. Challenge them and if you feel it’s necessary, provoke them. When it comes to power intention is everything. Make them clarify their personal agenda. You don’t have to always be the yes-man, especially when you prefer to scream, “NO!” Best way is not to scream no, but very gently ask them, “Why?” and keep asking that question until you get an honest answer. “Power doesn’t corrupt people. People corrupt power.” - William Gaddis The Emperor - Not sure what deck this is, but found the image just right for today’s Emperor pull. Do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-amp-the-two-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/75440652-f1ea-450e-a0cc-e29c3ecc8eff/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles (Reversed) &amp; The Two of Cups (Reversed)… - That partnership you had hoped would be healing and equal just isn’t adding up. It’s hard to believe it, since the two of you are like the same person in many regards, but there is a power struggle operating under the surface that is undeniable. You can’t both be top dog and the universe will naturally choose one of you over the other to lead the way. The other will never like this. In fact, they will hold you personally responsible for their failings if you are the one that winds up rising to the top. It’s safe to say that money becomes the major issue. But, it is more than just dollars - to them it’s about pride and accolades and their fragile ego will not withstand your success. In fact, it’s looking like they have tethered themselves to you in the hopes of reviving themself in some form. In order to preserve your emotional health, you may want to think about how you can start to untangle yourself from them and what kind of boundaries you can put in place, IF you choose to move forward. You may also want to think about extracting yourself and just walking away. You shouldn’t let anyone try to steal your worth. “Know your worth, hold your power, be you.” - Morgan Harper Nichols The King of Pentacles (Reversed) & The Two Of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-amp-the-hierophant monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/27010d02-cb1d-4817-9115-7dec35c98cee/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - The Devil &amp; The Hierophant… - Good morning! I pulled the Devil first thing and my thought was, “we just pulled this guy last week!” So, I felt we needed more information on why he was making a return appearance. I pulled another card and in comes the Hierophant! Powerful way to start the week, I would say. Temptation is calling to us, beckoning with its dark, easy music and we may find that we are drawn in by its reassuring, but toxic spell. The stairs to enlightenment and a better existence are lengthy and steep, but we already have the base knowledge to be able to take it one step at a time in hopes that we will reach the top. In this case, if we have to choose between the easy way and the worthwhile path, we know what we must do. Whatever trickery jumps in front of you on your journey today, it is advised that you look it straight in its taunting eyes and say “Not today, Devil.” Keep climbing toward your own destiny. Choose light if you want to start the week with an open spirit. “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” - Unknown The Devil - Artists Interpretation & The Hierophant (Keeper of the Soul) from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-blades monthly 0.5 2023-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/da9714ba-c314-4a93-a6b8-2d70e0057e87/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Blades… - Feeling constricted or constrained? This week will offer you the opportunity to confront the truth of your stand still. Are you actually stuck or have you positioned yourself here as a bit of a show? It’s fun to gain the attention of others as they gaze in shock at what you are able to withstand, but I think what you truly want is respect, not sympathy. At this point, though, you believe you have painted yourself into a corner and that belief is what actually has you ensnared. So, use your own immobility to work on freeing your mind and let the spirit follow when it’s ready. You know you’ve been here long enough. It’s time to step away from this dog and pony show and share your true talents. This little act doesn’t work any more - break free so you can astound and amaze! “I encourage breaking free of self inflicted holding pens. I encourage the use of intelligence in every decision. I encourage creating.” -Erykah Badu The Eight of Blades - Does anyone know what deck this is? Love the image, but can’t identify the deck. Let me know if you do! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/princess-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2023-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bb2d83fc-3cd9-4929-8073-73886ec4defe/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - Princess of Pentacles… - You may not have all the answers, but what fun is that anyway? Learning and understanding is on the agenda this Saturday. Get curious and inquisitive instead of frustrated. After all, you are a naturally deep thinker…so let your mind discover true wisdom and deeper meaning. Lean in to what you don’t know - see what might be there. If you simply react, you will not be invited to unravel what is likely a much larger mystery. Absorb and decifer and don’t be disappointed when one question leads you to another. Be thrilled by the adventure your mind is capable of taking and dedicate yourself to the mastery of the mystery. Life’s biggest questions are sometimes the answers you seek. Happy Saturday! “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” - Eugene Ionesco Decouvertes The Princess of Pentacles from The Druid Craft Tarot Deck by Philip Carr-Gomm (Author), Stephanie Carr-Gomm (Author), Will Worthington (Illustrator) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-4 monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/82250fdb-d7b9-4564-8053-3222c851e256/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - Out of the smoke, the creature emerges to grab you by the ankle and drag you in to their pit of terror. If you are in NYC or DC right now, this is out of the LITERAL smoke (note the picture of an orange forest-fire haze covered NYC). A strangely toxic week breeds even more toxicity. It would seem that a person with insidious intentions has risen from the depths to torment you on this Thursday. What demon emerged for you today? I know it’s hard to identify them through the clouds of smog, but if you think back on your day, which person gave you that uncomfortable feeling? What was said or done that didn’t really sit well with you? Who made your hair stand on end? Your doubt or wonder about their true intentions is just the tip of the iceberg. Trust your gut. Don’t let them ensnare you in their personal hell. When the smog lifts, you’ll be glad you left them in the dust. “Some people are in such darkness that they will burn you just to see a light.” - Kamand Kojouri The Devil from Tarot Roots of Asia by Amnart Klanpracha & Thaworn Boonyawan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b07f6ca7-c97f-4aea-a462-88cdff1aae6e/collage-47.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Cups - Reversed… - You are feeling something that needs to be clarified for others. Don’t turn away from what is bubbling up within - get specific about your emotions and give a voice to them. If you don’t make them known, how can anyone involved proceed with the full information? Also, you have every right to feel the way you do. Validate yourself and your emotions by letting people know what is percolating inside of you. You must lead with the heart of who you are, and trust that how you are absorbing the situation is vital to all involved. If you speak from the heart and share honestly, you will cut through to the truth of the matter, so what are you waiting for. Say what you need to say and remember, “those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Once you have released all of those feelings, you will feel much more balanced and at ease. “Spiteful words can hurt your feelings, but silence breaks your heart.” - CS Lewis The 4 of Emotions (Cups) Reversed from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-reversed-page-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e2ce1324-d57f-4bb0-9caa-328a4f9e3654/collage-46.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles (Reversed) - Page of Cups (Reversed)… - Some tough-love questions presenting on a Two-Card-Tuesday, for you to mull over. You may be feeling like you are on the outside of something, but are you really? Perhaps this exclusion is self-generated? Is there a piece of you that secretly likes the emotional attention you get from being the outcast? This part you play may bring you a little love and attention, but it’s not truthful. Manipulating the circumstance in this way will only go so far. It would seem that you are pushing yourself into a true place of exile, because eventually people will become tired of throwing their sympathy your way. So, see if you can shift your tone and start to collaborate a little. You can become an integral part of things, you just need to want to be integrated into the experience of it. I hate to expose you like this, but it’s time to stop making such a fuss about yourself and to just….participate. You will eventually find this approach to be lasting and so much more fulfilling than you could imagine. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller The Five of Pentacles (Reversed) into The Page of Cups (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/x2eaepzxeg35hd7b44cg24ftfcc9cj monthly 0.5 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/94287b8f-a698-40c3-989b-855252d5151d/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - The Seven Of Pentacles… - There has been months of hard work and dedication poured into achieving that goal. Well, the good news is, it will pay off. You are so close to feeling the sense of completion, so take a moment to enjoy and honor just how much of your spirit you have given to give this colorful dream a life. The fruits of your labor are finally on display and you are about to reap the rewards for all of your inspiring effort - why not relish it? Tonight, think back on all of the times you doubted what was possible and thought about giving up. Make a list of those moments to serve as a reminder to yourself of why you didn’t. When you venture on to the next challenge, you can refer to that list and the great reward of fulfillment that you gained by staying the course. The world is always more colorful when you dedicate your heart to meaningful enterprise. “The fruit of your own hard work is the sweetest.” - Deepika Padukone The Seven of Pentacles from The Star Tarot Deck by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/y85mk4s4r5pbymxpf6mtz7hylzfmfr monthly 0.5 2023-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b0478bbe-5e57-4952-acee-27864f2d2c5f/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed… - You aren’t quite ready to release the magic of that Strawberry Full Moon we experienced this weekend, are you? As you start this week, it’s ok for you to linger in that inner dark place that defines the deepest parts of who you are. In fact, all that animal instinct and emotional stirring needs some more time to gestate in your luminescent cocoon before you are ready to slither out of your shiny shell. You will feel…A LOT. But, in this case, rumination is illumination. Use the week ahead to let all of the outside sources of wild energy spill into your safe place until you know you are truly ready to reveal your truth. The gravity of this week will have deeply transformative properties for your environment, if you do. Be ready to shock everyone around you, in an electrifying way by exposing them to the intensity of your power. Even in the dark, you make magic. “The Moon looks upon many night flowers; the night flowers see but one moon.” - Jean Ingelow The Moon (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering from Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2023-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/321ae404-caf0-4280-b01f-0f292c5a9723/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Pentacles… - In my Tarot Class for Uncommon Goods, I talk of how you can use your cards to make magic in your own life. Today was a day that my deck showed up for me and helped me to achieve, so I wanted to share the quick story with you, in the hopes that it might inspire. During quarantine-times, I became a runner. But, more of a runner/walker - “run as much as I can and walk when struggling”. But, this year I challenged myself to enter a few races with the goal of running to beat my own times - and running the full races. This morning was a race for me, so I asked my deck a question, “What can I do to keep myself moving and achieve my goal?” and I pulled The Knight of Pentacles. The message was clear - keep my focus on the atmosphere around me - stay in the material world and enjoy the moving scenery as I run. When and if I struggle, I will breathe, center my focus on continuing to move forward at a pace that works best for me and trust that the universe will be right behind me - easing me forward with grace. When I noticed the Knight on the card was barefoot, it reminded me of a quote I love and I thought, “Oh! Kiss the ground with my feet - feel gratitude for each step I take and that will motivate me.” This card came through - I beat my last time of 11 minutes per mile to finish with a smile on my face at 9 minutes per mile. Use your cards to make magic, my friends. I leave the quote for you here as a message from this Knight today… “Be aware of the contact between your feet and the earth. Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.” ―Thich Nhat Hanh The Knight of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2cf3c956-51a2-4e71-922a-a35582455da0/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands… - You are about to have a dramatically beautiful weekend. Your creative passion will grow tall and proud like a sunflower reaching for the glorious rays of the sun. The warmth of that light will infuse you with ardent feeling which will empower you in ways you hadn’t imagined possible. When the sun sneaks away, make magic in the darkness and dance among the fireflies that are drawn to your own glow. Honestly, you are ravishing and hold yourself with such majesty as you move through this weekend that you will inspire joy for all that enter your orbit. If anyone dares to try to restrict your light, stand tall and unwavering and they will soon retreat. Embrace the beauty of life all around you. This your weekend for radiant and powerful experiences. Don’t be afraid to lead the charge. “The undeniable radiance of one who is not afraid to grow, be free and thrive.” -Yung Pueblo The Queen of Wands from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/h8d7ws5w3atfynw75fzrzk8gyc7a82 monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bea85753-bdab-4501-8ee0-4bc0b7e41a30/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - Hey Warriors…you know what is right. Trust your gut about whatever has happened today….if something feels a little off - or maybe even very off - take a stand and speak your mind. Defending what you believe in is so important to maintaining the balance - not just for you, but for all involved. Though, taking a stand might be difficult in this case, as you may be standing against the popular belief system. But, whatever went wildly wrong today - tomorrow is your chance to right it. Step in with a fierce and unapologetic stance. Make your passionate agenda more important than your personal goals. You may have to sacrifice a little bit of your own comfort, but ultimately you will gain so much more than that surface level of existence if you get in there an fight. You feel what is needed, so step in like the wild hero that you are and be the champion for so many that need your fearless energy. Tomorrow is the chance for you to let your true self surface and take control. “Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.” - Suzy Kassem Justice - Artist’s rendering by Mariana Meira on Behance.net https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/053873b1-106d-4552-9ece-b25a8f270023/collage-40.png Card Of The Day - Six of Wands - Reversed… - I know you are little disappointed that you aren’t being celebrated for all that you have done, but do you really need all that recognition to keep going? It might be time to rearrange your priorities on this mission. What is your true intention and does that actually call for accolades? Maybe this moment of realization will usher in the humbleness that is needed to propel you forward with sincerity and simplicity. If you keep fighting for praise, you will only be moving backward, so pause and reflect on what is truly important to you and for others. Ego can only take you so far. Let go of personal expectations and keep moving forward with integrity and conviction for the greater good. “Be humble or you’ll stumble.” - DL Moody The Six of Rods from the Aquarian Tarot by David Palladini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-the-nine-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2023-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5d5fa95-818a-447b-b6e2-30b264cf568c/collage-39.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands - The Nine of Pentacles… - As you reach the conclusion of a mini-chapter in your life, it’s up to you on how you choose to approach this sense of completion. You can revisit all the back-breaking exertion you put into this and belabor the idea of how much more there may be to do OR you can lay the burden of it down and enjoy the glory of reaching the finish line. Honestly, endings can bring stress and sadness, but they can also be incredibly rewarding and beautiful. So, take the time to honor the work you have put in while enjoying your own personal achievement - no matter how big or small. The beauty of this moment has grown and blossomed from toil, so why not relish it? You soon will have to start anew, but for now feel the splendor of fulfillment. You have earned it. Happy Tuesday. “Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.” - Anonymous The Ten of Wands into The Nine of Pentacles from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/khdge8lm5lkcyy2lfwx8lbzsxeb8n8 monthly 0.5 2023-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3a6fed52-ec4a-4b04-8fa7-29f2f54ddd7a/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - Lead with feeling this week. If you truly wish to inspire and motivate others, you must ignite your own emotional connection to the mission at hand. This may mean you dive even deeper into your true intentions than you had initially thought you would have to. The essence of who you are must rise to the surface in its purest expression. The people you serve have to experience and believe your deep emotions that surround the project at hand. Openness is the key to igniting the passion of others. Welcome vulnerability as it will be perceived as your greatest strength. Understand that your own feelings can be a guide map to a path into the hearts of others. Journey into the depths of your emotional core in order to reign supreme. Feel the power that comes from your emotional abyss. “Become the leader that people would follow voluntarily, even if you had no title or position.” - Brian Tracy The King of Cups - Artist’s Rendering by Somaritan on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-sword monthly 0.5 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a48d93ba-e24c-4ccc-8423-c41e4509a5c0/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Sword… - Sunday Funday has your mind and spirit traveling in new directions! Your mind is suddenly full of imaginative visions and fairytale ideas. Don’t dismiss all of your musings as folklore foolishness. The silliness of your own thinking may feel superfluous, but it is vital to the fresh start you have been longing to make. You may feel like your steps are unclear at this point, but they will come into focus if you let your mind wander. Welcome any whimsical thoughts and invite the dynamic colors of infinite possibilities. Dream up a magical existence and believe in your own vibrant potential. Life can feel like a fairytale if you wish it so… “The man who has no imagination, has no wings.” - Muhammad Ali The Page of Swords from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-4 monthly 0.5 2023-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bf72759f-b033-48d4-b1c1-bdb2f90ef33b/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant… - An unexpected card for the weekend! A kind of deep, but delightful curveball is thrown our way with The Hierophant. I’m guessing that enlightenment wasn’t quite on your agenda this holiday weekend, but it looks like you will be paid an unexpected visit from a wise spirit that inspires you to learn and grow. Whether they come to you with direct knowledge or point you in a direction of specified study, expect to expand your mind based on this elevated exchange. Because you weren’t quite expecting this for you weekend, it’s important you tune in and pay attention to the guidance of someone quite worldly. This person may not be obvious, but you will know when you meet them that they have a certain level of understanding that needs to be imparted to you. This weekend ushers in a motivation to learn on the deepest levels and this person that appears to you will be the inspiration for it all. Happy Friday! “There is no knowledge without learning. There is no wisdom without experience.” - Debasish Midrah MD The Hierophant from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/668425a6-02a2-402a-aa27-288851657d81/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - You have vision because you feel so deeply about who you are and what you want, so don’t shy away from your own emotional responses. Use those reactions as a guide map to what is working, what just isn’t working and everything splashing around in between. Going with the flow can be your super-power, if you do it with the aim of mastery. If you think about it, life is just one big ocean with undulating water and hidden surprises in the deep. Sink, swim, float, doggy paddle, jump in a boat - there are so many approaches. Pay attention to those feelings as they come and go today - your internal ups and downs hold the sense of ownership and power you long for. If you use your inner sense of buoyancy to your advantage, you will always rise to the top. “Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you.” - Roger Ebert The King of Cups from The Art Nouveau Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-reversed-king-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7d237060-234a-4c74-a0f4-a8d66a26ed17/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles (Reversed) - King of Swords… - Put down whatever you are doing and put all decision making on hold so you can free-fall into the power of thought. Whatever you have in front of you, can wait - you need to clear some headspace so you can feel more in control of your environment. Why spend all day juggling the insignificant things that keep you on your toes, but also disconnect you from your intellect? Instead….stop, breathe and allow your mind to take the lead. Find stillness, so that your imagination can soar. Allow internal and external views of the world around you to coalesce in a rawly balanced way. Align your mind with your core and fuel it all with intention. Envision a better, more wholistic way of inhabiting your existence. Thoughts may appear to you that lead you to a whole new way of doing and being - one that allows for quiet, reflective mastery of your personal vision. “Personal mastery is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience and of seeing reality objectively.” - Peter Senge The Two of Pentacles (Reversed) into The King of Swords from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xh463689bp5z9xgtxwz39r3m58565e monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7168629c-2ad3-41ac-9dd2-321af382e050/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - When you look back at the bulk of your Monday, how much of what you did was nourishing you and how much was for the benefit of others? It’s fair to say that you may need to be more specific in how much are pouring out. Sharing and giving are healthy when the dosage is measured. I’m not saying you shouldn’t give of yourself, but rather that you may need to evaluate how much you are giving away in relation to what you are receiving in return. Also, it can sometimes feel impossible to give freely when you have let it all spill out and you are running on empty. Find the balance - the flow - the ease that you deserve. Replenish your own spirit as you support others. Cleanse and recharge your heart when needed, so you can lift the spirits of others with no reservation. “Do not go with the flow. Be the flow.” - Elif Shafak Temperance - Art by Sceith-A on DeviantArt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/11edbbd4-6b15-4e17-8407-a37c6cbc5b57/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - 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? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/de479fdb-826e-4bc3-a374-3370dd4f2915/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2023-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/95af9783-7a94-4598-9c99-67c45188b479/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c5f1a29a-cae7-42a2-bbc2-a85e7f91fa15/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/70229728-9846-4069-ab8c-d54b8f4bd1fa/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/high-priestess-reversed-and-eight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e5300c2d-cf0a-4a8c-84dd-ae1326c1e7ab/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/951b2cf7-053f-4057-aa2c-2298c4a9828a/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - 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! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/53341901-c13f-46f9-9bfd-555696028675/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cf3121a2-4f00-4f40-9167-12e6e6446f1e/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - 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) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/77b987a6-3fb1-4d2e-beb1-cf7f65ede9ee/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zrmredh6thkfm8r6epxnnjw5h324c3 monthly 0.5 2023-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/49ccfea0-c883-464d-8ff6-1fbd9dd78b86/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2023-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/24df5704-e789-48e4-93fe-aaf8bb780422/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/fdj2sa6247tdd6agynhncbe34g3dtt monthly 0.5 2023-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/741a6ee4-7d32-48da-bca9-cfa9bd0618a0/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-reversed-into-the-ten-of-coins-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e3fd426c-9fa1-4b5c-b012-e971fd1a22d8/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5a20aa16-6dd5-49d2-8db9-44f8221ed0c0/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a9a1726f-cb15-47e9-b4a1-4faa6e8fb43b/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/15ec4d51-6121-46ca-85e3-96f9374f3435/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-with-the-sun-underneath monthly 0.5 2023-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/03af7929-4af6-4d76-93ae-f2aecd282be7/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-into-the-ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/30f294ab-6ac5-455f-a7c5-72bb690094a5/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/yzl2hc5793pbddwl39kyygzpfrnjcs monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8a17e2a9-7b32-48ff-842a-6ff93ce38900/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/32796f2d-39e3-408e-91aa-b0019810022c/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3c443b42-1442-4ac5-966c-948c9d534d1d/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/fsl4awz9c8kkdr276phy8jcg4w43ra monthly 0.5 2023-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/47aeff2f-e64c-422e-825a-32bda067e17f/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - 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” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-reversed-amp-the-page-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9521649f-8bea-405a-8f6a-938b44c5b4b2/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands (Reversed) &amp; 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-amp-temperance monthly 0.5 2023-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5fe27be1-625f-45be-a61c-4c97361d0724/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups &amp; 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7fb5f71a-2adc-451a-a63e-17fc333cecbf/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2023-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d38ea7c5-f9ef-4dfb-893c-9632602be902/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-5 monthly 0.5 2023-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d8e8d78f-3c4b-4f8d-8a20-eefb4864bd2e/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-reversed-into-the-ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2023-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2ec633f6-acf0-4d95-8010-5a89d7dc5426/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/pzd6ryap2w95d34bb7d4rkcfdwenfa monthly 0.5 2023-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/590326ea-cbd2-476e-9810-11895247e32c/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - I love a little High Priestess energy emerging on Monday! Expect a sign from the universe today as she works her magic. There is definite information from beyond that would like to felt, heard or seen, so make sure all senses are heightened as you move through the remainder of your day. Take the time to tune into the tiny details of the world around you, because she is often illusive in her messaging. In fact, the real message may appear in plain sight, but as a puzzle that needs solving. So, be perceptive and ready to decipher what comes your way and you will be rewarded! What you discover will be incredibly useful for you - it may be the information you have been waiting fo, so please do not dismiss it.Oh, I can’t wait to hear what comes through for you, my friends! Magic IS everywhere. “If something happens that strikes you as totally odds-defying, chances are the other side has worked its magic!” - Laura Lynn Jackson The High Priestess - Art by Soma Sama Sama Studios https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2023-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0a559d97-0ebd-43cb-b41b-a03af4d28396/collage.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - Seasonal transitions present so much magic for you to use! Now that the holidays have made Spring official, it’s time for you to tap into the energy of the flowers as they bud and allow yourself to open up to the expanse of what is possible. This week is your week to dream bigger, look further and begin to imagine what you might create in the months ahead. The earth is calling you to be explored and your heart is on fire with desire for openness and excitement, so let yourself prepare for more than what you think you can. Adventure awaits, but you have to believe you are deserving of such passion. As you start to notice the landscape around you morph and grow, it will seem incomprehensible to you, but as small as you are in relation to the world around you, you are also an integral part of it. It’s crying out to you and you must answer - but the how of it is totally up to you! Light that fire within and face boldly in the direction of the unknown. “Beauty is nothing more than your burning inner fire.” - Varadaa The 3 of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/65n2sc5kce5ljdg2bce3lneyd5znjj monthly 0.5 2023-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/70ae4f74-e475-42e8-9d6f-34b57217d269/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - The light of Thursday’s Full Moon will follow us into this Spring weekend. As we know the Full Moon can be incredibly powerful, but also quite disruptive. As we slowly move away from that incandescence this weekend, let’s be mindful of our own personal wellbeing. All the questions, ideas and darker thoughts that crawled up to the surface are not meant to be solved or fixed. Any kind of shame or icky feelings surrounding the more animalistic part of your nature should be embraced as valid, forgivable and useful. Any mood swings should be allowed. If you don’t feel like doing something, don’t do it. I you want to do something, but feel like you don’t have the time - make the time. Be compassionate with yourself, so you can balance the darker side of who you in the shadow of this waning Moon. “Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien The Moon - it’s murky to me what Deck this is from. Do you know?!? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c6ccef2-5ae9-4146-8695-7cc77939cf4d/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Pentacles… - You seek adventure. But, as you are trotting out into the dusty frontier, it’s important to pause and reflect on your surroundings. Feel a bit of gratitude for the simplicity of your existence. You have what you need to advance - a heroic confidence, a stoic dedication, true grit and the open road. How you choose to use your strengths is up to you, but you have the strength within to accomplish what you need an want. A new direction is not a threat, it is a calling. The expanse of the countryside calling you toward honor, sacrifice and ownership. Ride yourself, without fear or expectation into the blazing sunset and appreciate every experience along the trail. “Boy, I got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals.” - Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy The Knight of Pentacles from the Prairie Tarot by Robin Ator https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-amp-the-wheel-of-fate monthly 0.5 2023-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6494656d-8f1e-409b-835c-35b21251fef4/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess &amp; The Wheel of Fate… - Feeling a bit lost on a Tuesday? I woke up with doubts and stress myself, but I decided I wanted to explore the disorientation and take a darker trip into the confusion. I pulled out my Dark Wood Tarot Deck (deliciously designed by my dear friend Sasha Graham) because I knew this very deep deck would hold a resonant message and it delivered. Here it is, my friends…Something you innately know or understand has the power to spin you and maybe a few others in a new direction. Even though you feel a dark fog surround you, the light within is creeping out with magic you have yet to use. Tap into the hidden library in your mind and spirit and explore the information you have kept stored on the darkest, dustiest shelves. Let this knowledge remind you that you have more power than you know. How can you use this rediscovered sense of self to spin the wheel in your favor? Yes, you will have to shake up the creatures that lurk all around you, but are they there to benefit your journey? If not, sent them flying as you spin your new energy with abandon. Feeling lost can bring you to the truth of who you are and what you already know will release you. “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” - Vivien Greene The High Priestess into The Wheel of Fate from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/058ed88b-3549-4806-82bf-f9fe018c3f01/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Sun - Reversed… - Some say the Sun Card represents the individuality of self. When we think of sunlight rising, circling the earth and setting, you can see how we are all a reflection of of the light of its daily journey. Sometimes, things can be a bit cloudy and we can lose sight of what we truly have to offer as individuals - the magic glow of our own uniqueness can find itself concealed by the cold shade. But, just as the sun is always there - that part of self we feel disconnected from still burns underneath the surface. So, you see, it’s your choice - share the bright light of your individuality with positivity and optimism, or keep it hidden away when you are feeling the uncertainty of life. True, sometimes we have to self-protect. but today, this Monday, see if you can ditch the negative approach for a more optimistic and bright understanding of who you truly are.. That sunlight within is still there, you just need to believe it. “There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman The Sun (Reversed) from the Frideborg Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0b352a6c-e9e7-453d-81cb-a2c7d9e9bb2a/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles - Reversed… - We began our weekend with a push to indulge ourselves and NOT think about spending. However, this week we will emerge from this fog of heavenly self-pampering into the reality of financial planning. Ugh. I know - no fun and especially just in time for taxes. If you haven’t addressed your taxes yet, this is the week to get to work. But, while you are there, you might as well absorb the wider scope of the realities of your personal, financial security. This can sting a bit, but you must gain a greater understanding over your financial trajectory! So, take it all in and take it in stride just enough to make note of all of the changes you need to make to take control of your wealth. You may be thinking “What wealth?!?” I had that initial response to the messaging from this card, so the first question to ask yourself…what does wealth mean to you? (Pro tip - it doesn’t have to be all about the Benjamins). AND by defining what it is you truly want from the idea of financial security, how might you make the necessary changes to achieve it? Stop the whining - get to work. You hold far more power in this realm than you have yet to realize… “Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The King of Pentacles - Art by G A Rosenberg https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hahazm9z3wsm8ltg9yge5pbky33cgx monthly 0.5 2023-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9335b7dc-1e47-4549-9882-f256f0536698/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - Drink up the feeling of spring and welcome the idea of gathering - it’s time to make some plans. As you look ahead to Spring and Summer, create a personal itinerary of the three events you can design and execute to connect with friends and loved ones! This is merely a start of what you are capable of - just three ambitiously delightful ideas that you can designate and begin to set in motion. You know how joyful it is to have events to look forward do and the more playful and creative you can be in your execution, the more cheer all around. So, what’s it going to be? A garden party, a girls weekend getaway? Oh, maybe a picnic gathering in a fancy park or a beach day? Perhaps you can even make one of your plans a fundraiser, to spread a little love? A boating trip? A visit in the country? Hiking, biking? Fancy roof-top bar? So many things you can plan. Get them on your calendar and begin to spread the word for those you would like to join in. Plant the seeds now for your Spring and Summer to blossom with togetherness… “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver The Three of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/994ba022-08e1-407d-877b-2579a05bad57/image0.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords - Reversed… - Endings are difficult, but beautiful. When you can’t let go of the story in your mind that replays your understanding of how you find yourself in this final moment, the thoughts will pierce your whole experience and cloud your mind. Yes, it’s painful to say goodbye, but why would you want to rob yourself of the full palate of colors that are revealed in that farewell? Welcome this ending - turn your fact to it with openness and readiness. Just think of all of the sunsets that have stained your heart with magnificence. It’s time to approach this current conclusion with the same reverence and appreciation. Lose the rethinking of how you might have or could have done things differently. Enjoy the finality. Absorb it fully, so that you may remember every gorgeous hue. When you finally release yourself in this way, you will sigh in relief and smile as you wait for the dawn. “Sunsets are proof that endings can often be beautiful too.” -Beau Taplin The 10 of Swords from the Mystical Manga Tarot by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-amp-queen-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/573a1063-aa51-488a-ad74-0e6e99609cb6/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups &amp; Queen of Cups - Reversed… - The ups and downs of managing your emotions can be both delightful and unpredictable. In order to find balance you will find yourself leading in different ways - sometimes that forcefully creative energy emerges and you squelch the real heartfelt feeling that you think might threaten your vision. In other circumstances, you allow the outpouring of empathy, compassion and emotional connection lead the way. Today, you may have felt a little tug of war within - unsure of what element of your feelings was meant to be in charge. On days like this, you may just have to take each wave as it comes. But, upon reflection, you should celebrate your elevated buoyancy as you drifted through some very ambiguous territory. Before going to sleep tonight thank all of the versions of you that set sail despite some truly murky feelings. Also, take a moment to forgive any part of yourself that holds guilt for feeling and reacting based on those feelings. Then, as you close your eyes, feel the gentle rocking of your own emotional ocean lull you to sleep. Sweet dreams! “Emotions flow in and out - they don’t define us.” - Julie Reed The King of Cups - The Queen of Cups (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0361fc22-e728-4b3a-bf27-3953725331be/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands - Reversed… - Happy Monday! Feeling frustrated already? I know you know how to fix something that the higher-ups have done a number on. Creativity and vision aren’t always executed well by people who are not willing to let go and collaborate. It’s incredibly unfortunate, but in this case, you will only drive yourself crazy if you try to step in and help. They will shoot you down or worse. They may steal whatever information you share and declare creative ownership of what you have to bring to the table. So, lay low - let it all unravel. They will soon come to you for what they need and then you will be able to set the terms and protect your own worth. Until then, you have better things to do with your time than insert yourself to save those who have too much of an ego to even recognize that they need saving. So, relax for now. It’s not worth all the drama….yet. “Creative power is mightier than its possessor.” - Carl Jung The King of Wands (Reversed) from Tarot of the Cat People by Karen Kuykendall https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5f52dada-c5e2-415f-bee9-028965f6b1e8/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers - Reversed… - Spring is in the air and this week your love is growing in a wild way. Is this a good or a bad thing? Hard to say, at this point and it might be too early to pass judgement. But, whether you are deeply involved, freshly engaged or just letting your eyes and heart wander in a specific direction, your love is blossoming with a certain sense of danger. This danger is thrilling and fun, but also potently poisonous. As outside threats materialize your energy makes you feel like you are suspended in mid-air, the sudden jeopardy will make your heart skip a beat. You will find yourself clinging to that person, or that idea of that person with precarious abandon. That juicy feeling that leaves you believing that you can’t get close enough can also become be the biggest enemy to your connection. So relish the unknown forces that are pushing you closer together, but don’t forget you may need even more than a momentary thrill to nurture this untamed passion. Desperation is a powerful aphrodisiac, but if you long to maintain what you have, you may find you have to cultivate it. “In this mad world of ours, we need a little wild love.” - CR Elliot The Lovers (Reversed) - Artists Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2023-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/01925bc5-e9f4-46a8-8c97-6bbe46b8fe59/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - You have so many thoughts swirling about in your mind, but this weekend a specific idea crowns your head with incredible promise. If you want to greet a new dawn in your life - the idea for how to make it happen is on the horizon this weekend. This notion will appear to you almost out of the blue and catch you quite off-guard. Though it may be ignited by something that happens or a person you meet, it will be completely and wonderfully 100% your idea. Whatever that strange and mysterious idea is, it is absolutely worth investing in. And by investing, I mean investing of self dedication. Commit to the work that will make this idea truly shine and you will be rewarded in ways you have not yet imagined. This weekend is your chance to spark something that will bring clarity and prestige to your world, so be open and aware and do not dismiss any of your random thoughts - they just might prove to be brilliant. “Everything begins with an idea.” - Earl Nightengale The Ace of Swords from The Star Tarot Deck by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-card-thursday monthly 0.5 2023-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/75707c5a-8d9b-411e-a4b6-1bdd40377e50/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Three Card Thursday… - Three cards jumped out and wanted to be seen this morning. There is a kind of emotional stubbornness that is cutting us off from a more thoughtful and abundant existence. It’s true, we feel satisfied in this moment and perhaps a bit triumphant, but internally we are refusing to let go of what we have accomplished and this is keeping us from a greater, more powerful exterior. Feeling fulfilled is swell, but what if there’s even more? Our need to control and protect this level of security threatens to limit our personal growth. Release that closed off world view, recognize that all good things will not last forever, and begin to invite abundance and understand of the depths of what is possible. Soon, you will not only approach these two energies, but use them to your advantage for self-expansion. And this will lead you to the idea that sharing, guiding and providing in a compassionate way, holds so much more fulfillment than you could ever imagine. “When we live generously, with an abundance mentality, what we give away will multiply.” - Henri Nouwen The Empress (Reversed) - The Nine of Cups - The Queen of Cups (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gmgkdz44tdg9j6j3r4ytp3l9gcthrj monthly 0.5 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cd221a79-d0f5-4405-af13-3c0ca7f32c9e/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Today you might have to step up and take control of an emotional situation that has been trailing you. You will be confronted with that person or circumstance you just couldn’t deal with in at the time because of the fragility of the moment. Don’t panic. You have evolved to a higher level of emotional understanding. Ground yourself, breathe and take in what is being shared or discovered. Let it wash over you like water rushing through a stream or waves gently rolling to shore. Use this oscillation to your advantage and let the tumult of the instant nourish a deeper understanding of who you have been, who you are now and who you will become. Take ownership, but do not give in. Be the king of your own heart by making it clear that you are in charge. Then, take the time to be proud of the even manner in which you handled such a delicate conflict. “Experience is not what happens to you — it's how you interpret what happens to you.” —- Aldous Huxley. The King of Cups from Tarot of the Hidden Realm by Julia Jeffrey and Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-reversed-into-the-five-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/458c32ff-5baa-4bb9-85f3-1a0293d5461d/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Devil (Reversed) into The Five of Cups (Reversed)… - Trying to turn over a new leaf? Don’t let guilt or shame pull you into the depths of emotional turmoil. In fact, this Tuesday may provide a chance for you to kiss regret goodbye. Don’t let your heart get ensnared in a web that will keep bringing you to sorrow - turn yourself around and face the sun. But, you know this already. It’s just become so easy for you to stay in a place of fear and doubt. You’re better than this. So, embrace all the good that comes your way today and use it as the life line you need to pull you out of this trench. You are ready. Let the cycle that holds you back fall away as you rise above it all. “Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” - Brene Brown The Devil (Reversed) and The 5 of Cups (Reversed) from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f5d4a797-8617-46b3-9225-b5b5255a64ff/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups… - Make your Monday a Wonderland of possibilities! Manifesting what you want begins with the very first step of dreaming up exactly what you desire. Why not initiate this energy with your own magic making spell? To start your week with flare and encourage personal fulfillment, plan yourself an after-dinner tea party. Make yourself a delicious cup of flavorful tea and take the time to savor it. Feel the warmth of the cup in your hands and let that warmth fill your heart. Smell it’s intoxicatingly sweet fragrance and imagine all of the sweet and succulent joys you would like to invite to your table. Taste the warm, juicy spices it fills you with and feel, in your blood, the many ways you might spice up your own existence. As you focus on this delight, write down a list of your own that you would like to manifest. Your tea-party of one will soon welcome so much more activity and amusement - which the potency of your spell can bring. Spring is starting to breeze in and you can raise your cup to honor its arrival and welcome newness of spirit. Why not use this moment to make a little magic for yourself? “Sometimes I’ve believed in as many as SIX impossible things before breakfast.” - Alice - by way of Lewis Carroll The Ten of Cups - Artist’s Rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/j4csdjwez76t5stdhnpht95hh9482z monthly 0.5 2023-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/86b015fb-4a48-494d-a337-a9525464d3e4/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - This week you will finally be able to reclaim the pieces of you that make you who you truly are. You will feel triumphantly fulfilled as you embrace the wildest, inmost values you keep hidden away and display your healthiest heart unapologetically. This experience will come with challenges - self acceptance, self love, and above all recognizing that you hold within you all that you need to be successful. Be kind to yourself as the rawest and most beautiful version of you rises to the surface. You are stronger than you think. You are stronger than you know. When you can finally let out a big roar of self-approval, it will echo through the world with quiet reverberation. Let your true spirit shine. “Every roar is a lesson of strength. “ - Ashitha S. The Strength Card from The Mythic Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8rnwk2826n35j9zhtsf96hs6ze5l9m monthly 0.5 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d88214a-807b-40d8-8bf3-12beace9425c/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - The World… - I pulled this card this morning and then I had a reading and it re-emerged in the most exquisite and meaningful way. The World wants you to know that you are at the heart of the universe. She reminds you that your possibility is limitless and your direction is unending. It is not your obligation to understand every single tiny detail that life presents, but to experience it with an open heart and mind. She longs for you to suspend yourself above heartache, worry and doubt and to spin into the cosmos and dance among the glimmering stars. She reminds you that you are a part of something greater, something indescribable and incomprehensible, so believe in the impossible and dream in alignment with the vastness of the heavens. Happy Saturday, my magic makers. Don’t be afraid to shine. “Our world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness of space. Every one of us is a part of that jewel.” - Fred Rogers The World from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/23a25102-50f4-4324-80e6-33ec69771315/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - Calling all Fallen Angels - this is your weekend to bring a little more of your dark-side out to play! A little trouble-making may be needed. If you long to liven things up, take control of the people you encounter and lead them on a forbidden path of mischief. Do what you want. Say what you want. Do and say what others only dream they could. And, have fun going after everything you want. Sometimes, you gotta mix in more vice to balance out that virtue, so start tonight by encouraging your confidants to join you as you turn down the lights and let your shadow self take the lead. “The Devil made me do it…” “Here's a rule I recommend: Never practice two vices at once.” ― Tallulah Bankhead The Devil - Art by Tara Reed & From the Light-Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b460310b-0585-4d66-98a9-1858b1c77076/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Cups - Reversed… - There’s someone in your world that has incited an overflow of emotion in you! Whether this is a romantic interest or a personal/professional interest, they have truly tapped into your feelings in a way that has you gushing. But, are they what they seem? They may be charging in to lead you in the wrong direction. Be careful - it seems they figured out exactly what makes you tick. If your heart is spilling over because of what they have said or done, take a step back and examine their true intentions, especially if it all seems too good to be true. We all like to feel the reckless abandonment of giving ourselves over to another, but if you let yourself spill out in the direction of a manipulative energy, you will find yourself high and dry when all is said and done. Keep your heart at bay and take a minute to reassess the situation. You will be glad you did. “Vision without integrity is not mission - it’s manipulation.” - Howard G. Hendricks The Knight of Cups (Reversed) from the Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b107c47b-bb70-46a6-96f8-07f0c1d4db51/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed… - It’s a moody and broody Tuesday. Do you feel a little like you are about to crawl out of your skin? Your psyche hurts because under the surface, it is working overtime. There’s so much you secretly long for, but you feel like you must keep this hidden away. And this concealed desire is mutating in your spirit like a virus (too soon?) But, seriously, sometimes a different kind of illness takes hold - a deep and festering yearning for something different - something new. In an ever changing world, identifying exactly what it is that you need is challenging. Right now, all of that painful rumination is mixing together in an intoxicating way and soon it will spill out in a darkly beautiful way. When it does, everything in your path will be illuminated with magic. So, sit in this uncomfortable feeling and let your subconscious stew. “A sunny, happy day is beautiful, but when it's moody, and storm is coming, there's an energy in the air.” - Brett Dennen The Moon (Reversed) Artist Rendering - ArtbyJulia on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0b782818-8bb9-4e5a-a1ac-1ff8e2c76eab/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - You had a powerful Monday! If you can’t sense your own intensity of purpose take some time to reflect back as you are ending the day and winding down. But, instead of simply thinking about it, pretend you are a wise old king, resting on the thrown and ruminating on the great responsibilities of a single day in their kingdom. What moments were you filled with precision like clarity as obstacles threatened to endanger your reign? How did you invoke your years of hard earned wisdom to create the winning strategy to conquer enemy castles? What level of grace did you bestow on the people you encountered, no matter their particular need or want? Rest here in appreciation of your own solid foundation of thought which prevailed over the challenges of the day! See - you are royalty… “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” -Jim Hendrix The King of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/44d12b9d-00e3-44cd-9463-63adf601669c/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Fool - Reversed… - Skipping through rainbows? That’s a lovely way to start the week, but careful not to become so blinded by the sun that you blissfully follow your fancy into the abyss. This week, your inner child is going to try like crazy to distract you from all the important tasks you have at hand, but it’s important that you center your attention on what needs to be accomplished. This may mean that you have to give in to your whims just enough to keep that silly, carefree energy at bay. Be vigilant with your dedication to all you hope to achieve. If that means you have to dutifully make and check off “to-do lists” or enlist a friend to help you stay motivated - DO IT! Listen, to be creative and carefree is an incredible asset, but, sometimes, only if you can harness it in a useful way. Stay on course and look before you leap if you want to succeed this week! “Starve your distractions and feed your focus.” - Anonymous The Fool (Reversed) from the Sharman Caselli Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33433aa2-3a9f-4e81-92f5-5ed8eab5e222/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Tower - Reversed… - Hey bunnies and other magical creatures -It’s time to float away from the chaos! If you find yourself surrounded by disruption that threatens your personal vitality and spirit, the moment is now to begin to rise above it. If it’s balance and strong foundation you seek, take a look around you and begin to identify all of the outside sources that wreak havoc on your opportunity to do so - and then, float away from that nonsense. You don’t need it anymore. If there is a lesson to bring with you, sure - take it. But otherwise, let go of it all and just fly your entire being toward a lighter and easier level of existence. Look, I’ll be clear - you don’t need all of that external turmoil. There may have been a time you thought that was exciting, but now you know - it’s just traumatizing, so break away - and rise above it. You know you are meant for a lighter, more uplifting way of living. Happy Saturday, my fun bunnies (and other magical creatures)… “Rise above the chaos and embrace the joys of the soul.” - Anonymous The Tower (Reversed) - Art by So Laza https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/dym8m7fzng7ajwssz9c6tezl6j2wat monthly 0.5 2023-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6ac1a169-400c-408a-86ce-de2dfc14f2c3/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - The divine lives within you. That’s right…I’m talking about your intuition. This weekend, if you truly want to shine, trust all the magical understanding that you experience deep in the heart of who you are. In fact, use that brand of sorcery to harness the night with your own secret wisdom. Do you long for intrigue and mystery? Then share just enough of the secrets you hold close to arouse interest from particular parties you long to draw in. Invite them into your inner sanctuary and grant them just a glance of the mischievous light you hide from view. Emerge from the cloud of your subconscious to illuminate your own divine existence and a path for others to see in the dark. Be the divine intervention by connecting to your divine intuition. Have the most magical weekend, my friends. “Intuition is seeing with the soul.” - Dean Koontz The High Priestess - Unknown, but illuminating art by??? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1e2db3ef-8158-48e8-a3a3-580d4ff9c205/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed… - The moon reversed on or about the full moon is tricky - isn’t it? The universe is sending you messages, but you don’t know quite how to decipher them. Listen to your subconscious as it tries to influence your life while you move through the normal patterns of day to day. “But, Holly,” you say, “my subconscious?!? I can’t even hear it!?!” Well, that is just not true. you may need to quiet your monkey mind and really pay attention, but there are definite messages coming through. Pay attention to your dreams - but not just the dream itself, but how you feel upon waking from that vision - that will tell you quite a lot. Also, listen to yourself when you are speaking to others. Complaining about your day? Rethinking your decision making? Ruminating on what you feel you truly want? These moments are the psyche’s way of letting you know how you really, truly feel. So focus in - that moon within you is waxing and it wants to be fully understood. Pay tribute to its beautifully eerie glow by hearing all of its secrets. Sweet dreams! “If you want the moon, do not hide from the night.” - Rumi The Moon (Reversed) from the Steampunk Tarot by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-pentacles-reversed-ten-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/77665e7e-4176-4513-beaa-f660f1cb12f8/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - Six of Pentacles (Reversed) - Ten of Swords… - You’ve been giving so much, but what are you getting in return? Maybe it’s time to put an end to the overextension you feel you must adhere to in order to help or serve others. Do they really deserve so much of you? If you were to really fill out that score card in all areas of your life, you will have a better understanding of who can stay and who should go. But, wait! You don’t have to declare this or fight for what you believe you have earned. It’s a much better statement if you simply lay down your swords and stop offering so much of yourself. Just put a stop to it by stopping yourself from all the giving, giving, giving! It’s not cruel - it’s self preservation. They will definitely get the message loud and clear when you simply stop delivering what they expect from you. And, you will be amazed by the piece of mind you find in that moment of surrender. If you want a clean, fresh start - one that supports your own mental and emotional health…it’s time to stop giving over to others and give yourself the gift of freedom instead. “Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” - Mark Twain The 6 of Pentacles (Reversed) into the 10 of Swords - Art by Sushila Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/72ad8370-e8f5-4450-8d39-cac011657945/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups - Reversed… - In what ways did you silence your creative opinion to adhere to the group today? Sometimes life gives you no other choice but to blend in with the people that surround you, but you must be careful about crushing your vision and muting your vital voice. Think back and reflect on how you might have dimmed yourself today for the benefit of the whole. Make a list of the most important elements that you withheld. Study that list, decide what must be expressed and see if you can come up with the most logical way to bring those ideas back into the conversation on Tuesday. You don’t want to step on anyone else’s toes, but you might also have the information that they or the whole lot of you need most to be successful. Work hard to reinvigorate your own dynamic within the whole. You have a voice that should be heard and a vision that can inspire! “The most courageous act is to still think for yourself - aloud.” - Coco Chanel The Three of Cups (Reversed) from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dc659b56-2eb9-4ff6-803f-9f217f546ff2/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords - Reversed… - This week it’s time to free yourself from the torture of indecision. Being trapped by your thoughts is so tiresome, so get out of your head and make a move. You have spent enough time looking inward for answers - if you didn’t receive a message from way down deep within, then that is your answer. Yes, my friends, no answer is an answer and it’s urging you to just make a move - take a chance - do SOMETHING so that greater clarity can find you. We all love a big “Aha” moment! But, you won’t find that until you try something different - something new. Push yourself out of the comfort zone this week. Take action - even in a small way and that action may lead you in the direction you didn’t yet know you needed to go. Come out of the dark and step in the direction of your true potential. “Aha!!!” “You learn so much from taking chances, whether they work out or not. Either way you can grow from the experience and become stronger and smarter.” - John Lennon The 2 of Swords (Reversed) from The Steampunk Tarot by Charissa Drengsen https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7e0e2ebc-1885-466d-8dcd-7b028543a511/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands - Reversed… - If you need more fire and passion in your weekend - you should let someone else take the lead. I know that sounds counter-intuitive, but there is someone in your life who is imaginative and daring and knows just what kind of excitement you crave! But they won’t take initiative, until you give them the chance. So, stop being so bossy and ask them what they think and you will open the door to the adventures they are ready to lead you on! Your heart wants fire, your pulse longs to race. Dial up the heat by exploring what this fiery person wants to do with you. They are creative, masterful and driven, so step aside and be ready for anything. You won’t be sorry you did. “As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” -Winnie The Pooh The King of Wands (Reversed) Art by G A Rosenberg https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3f5ad604-8607-4561-ba7f-99dc082193d9/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Death - Reversed… - Last night in our final session of the Uncommon Goods Tarot Series, this card appeared for someone in a very unexpected way. which fired up a great debate about the meaning of its message. So, when I pulled it this morning, I definitely felt like my deck was telling me it needed further review. Sometimes we feel driven to make a big change - to “cut the cord” that binds us to what we perceive to be toxic and truly revolutionize our lives. But feeling like you want a full transformation doesn’t always mean you are ready. When the Death card appears, it speaks to inevitable change, so you don’t have to worry - that change you seek will come, but perhaps you aren’t fully sensing the challenges that come when cross over into new territory. Fresh ideas, thoughts and motivation can be exciting, but deceiving to what truly lies behind that gate. In this moment, you may not be ready for that which you seek. Walk slowly and build momentum as you approach the idea of how you will make that daunting transformation. There are certain sacrifices that come with this endeavor and they hold far greater consequence than you realize. Grow with each step you take toward the unknown of that choice and soon, you will be ready. “Transformation is an ongoing process that tends to appear ordinary, when, in fact, something extraordinary is taking place.” - Suzy Ross The Death Card - Reversed - I don’t know what deck this is, but I found this image online and it felt right as a journey into the unknown… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ee44c397-643c-4475-862f-dc6f0fa9cda3/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Cups… - Part of what you do best is hidden below the surface of who you are. When the world sends chaos, you have the intuitive ability to journey into the depths of self to find your own compassionate way to handle it all. You understand so much of the emotional turmoil that can be unearthed by outward disturbances and you know how to lead others around you with empathy. Some of this is because you remain incredibly buoyant of spirit while sinking, but fully comprehend that sometimes you must hit the bottom to find the real treasure of the moment. Whatever wave descends today, trust that you are wearing that crown and you will prevail despite the challenges. Swim into the deep to find your own true power. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” - Marie Curie The Queen of Cups from The Universal Goddess Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-reversed-the-nine-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5592a8e4-7751-4a11-894c-62292f7c3923/IMG_9813.png Card Of The Day - The Sun (Reversed) - The Nine of Pentacles… - There is and has been a dark and twisty feeling that you cannot shake recently. You may have felt like your light is being diminished or obscured in some way - that your true potential is not being fully expressed. And, you may be right. But, not all is lost - you can still take control of your surroundings and fully inhabit the radiance you know is uniquely yours. Remove the threat by taming it with your personal grounding and flair. Rise to your most elegant form despite that tiny nuance that blocks the sun. Strategize a plan tonight to make that foe - that disrupter -stand in attention to your own gaze and become the messenger for your bidding. Not sure how? Start by evoking a sense of protection for yourself - then let your light shine within those parameters. Once you have reconnected to your truest form of self, you will discover the best way to entrap them without the use of a cage. Use the user. They are but a decoration to your own gorgeous existence. “Don’t ever let anyone put out your light because they are blinded by it.” - Shannon Alder The Sun (Reversed) into The Nine of Pentacles from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/94dc66ea-5087-442a-82b2-633b7e39a359/collage.png Card Of The Day - Five of Cups… - A definite theme is emerging for this week - from the 4 of Cups into the 5 of Cups. I don’t know about you, but lately I feel like I’ve been doing a little too much “future predicting” in my mind which always finds it’s way to my heart. It’s fine when I use my cards for prediction, but when I decide that fear and dread are on the horizon based on what I feel I lack in the present, emotions run wild and threaten to hijack a personal sense of wellbeing. Do you also “future predict”? It’s funny how these “future predictions” stem from past heartbreak and losses. On this Monday, in an effort to re-balance our emotional health, let’s focus on the positive of what we DO have in this moment. There is so much that supports us, so why linger on the past in a way that will damage our future? Clear the hair away from the eyes, push your heart center forward and feel strengthened by what or who is available to you in this moment on this Monday. “Don’t predict the future. Prepare for it.” - Martin Dai Nguyen The Five of Cups from The 78 Tarot Elemental - Art by Stefania Russo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0e3ceee3-9b4f-47b5-9bc0-75ddde9d5405/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups…. - This week, it’s time to snap out of that blasé attitude we have brought to everything lately. Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. You and I have been feeling plainly OVER IT. And maybe our brand of ennui was justified to a degree, but now our dissatisfaction has become a default and that’s no way to live. There is so much we can sip and savor in our world, so let’s recalibrate our hearts by refocusing on the good that is being served. How about we make a pledge to ourselves and to each other that for every disappointment we encounter this week, we’ll discover and sample the silver lining. There IS an upside to every downside, if we take the time to really see and experience it. Let’s start by tasting all of the flavors that are on the menu. Revive the senses and bring yourself back to live. Cheers, from your ally who will join you in sipping this remedy! “She wasn’t bored - just restless between adventures.” - Atticus The Four of Cups from The Altered Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-vials monthly 0.5 2023-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1cc99c67-ea0d-4ce4-9891-7feea33a3c17/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups (Vials)… - I was so thrilled to see this card today. I don’t know if you have had the grey and stormy start to the year that I have, but I welcome the opportunity for a rainbow signifying better days ahead. The rainbow on the 10 of Cups is one of my favorite symbols to emerge in the Tarot - it calls to hope, fulfillment, vibrancy and harmony. This morning it made me recall pandemic times when all of the little humans in my Brooklyn neighborhood who were trapped in their apartments started a campaign of crafting and posting rainbows in the window as a means of communication. I would go out on a run (mask on) and each and every block would great me with a new and colorful symbol of hope. It really moved me in a time of great despair. It kept me smiling and believing there could be a bright reward after the storm. One thing I did learn from those little artistic warriors - we are ceertainly all in this together and a tiny gesture can go a long way. Today, see if you can be that kind of magic elixir for someone else. Brighten the day all around you by becoming the rainbow. “When I see a rainbow, I know that someone, somewhere loves me.” - Anthony T. Hincks. The 10 of Vials from the Numinous Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1567431c-39ae-4ac7-8328-292116e9cc3e/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles… - Good morning, beauties! You deserve to be lavished with coveted luxuries and to live in a state of glorious abundance. I know, sometimes, it’s hard for you to believe that, but it is imperative that you consider yourself someone who should be showered with the most gorgeous gifts that this earthly world has to offer. Don’t let yourself be blinded with guilt or allow yourself to think you don’t deserve it. You mean so much to so many and the world is more radiant and vibrant to have you in it. So relish in the eternal elegance of who you are. Foster this belief and you will begin to naturally manifest all the resplendence you are owed. Start today by repeating this to yourself, “I am a worthy of all the gifts that the universe bestows upon me.” And, then go out and do something for yourself that is magically superfluous but absolutely divine. “I want it to be better than okay. You deserve better than okay.” - Tamara Webber The Nine of Pentacles from the Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Losche (a particularly luxuriously illustrated deck!) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-reversed-into-the-six-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6c4e2675-6fb1-46a6-be99-ab07c26a992c/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fate (Reversed) into the Six of Swords… - Good news - the worst of it is over. You have successfully managed the twists and turns that you were thrown into. You may have felt like you were suspended upside down on the downside of existence, but now you are moving toward blue skies and better days. Set your sails toward dry, sunny land and don’t let your dark thoughts about what has transpired follow you. If anything, you can use those dark thoughts to put a little extra wind in your sails as you flee. This last part of your journey may be challenging, but knowing that your destination will be sunny and fun once you arrive should help keep you moving. So close - almost there. Keep going and you will soon see that sliver of sunlight land appear on the horizon. Land, ho! “Don’t give up on the person you are becoming.” - Anonymous The Wheel of Fate (Reversed) into the 6 of Swords from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-5 monthly 0.5 2023-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/47b12674-d2b6-4d1e-a11d-fb5e565a1559/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers… - Pulled this card this morning and I felt the thorns of those roses right away. As a reader you always want to trust your intuition when approaching your cards, my magical friends. And love is beautiful, but it can sting when you least expect it. When the Lovers Card emerges, there is a sense of ethereal excitement that comes with it for both reader and querent. It has a certain potency that is undeniable, much like the intoxication you feel when you first find yourself falling in love. As we know, though, love can evolve in many different directions and the closer you get to someone, the more questions you find yourself asking yourself. Tonight, think closely about any romantic and emotional entanglements you may currently be a part of in your life. If any of those attachments leaves you feeling cut open in an unhealthy way, perhaps you are a bit too close. Vulnerability is a beautiful elixir when it’s healthy in its content. But, if there is any tiny bit of doubt or pain, ask yourself if it’s worth it. “The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much and forgetting that you are special, too.” - Ernest Hemingway The Lovers - Art by Malleus https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/298f2bab-9c51-404b-b64f-2b446db83f96/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups… - “Star light, Star bright, I wish I may, I wish I might….” Wishes are such a dangerous thing - aren’t they? On one hand, they are a source of pure hope and unfettered potential - on the other hand they can prove to be the bottomless well of our deepest disappointments. This week, we may find ourselves being drawn into the dark cavernous descent of that very brand of sorrow. It’s important that, when we become ensnared by that stagnated water, we do not lose a connection with our pure and potent magic. We must fight to pull ourselves from the weight of it, because we are born to run free with grace and nobility. Let us not sink into the depths of despair and become numb and despondent, but rather face our past defeats with poise and elegance. In order to move forward, it’s imperative that we free ourselves from self-pity and sorrow. We are, after, true magic makers and there is magic yet to make. “Nothing is lost. . .Everything is transformed.” ― Michael Ende, The Neverending Story The Five of Cups from The Mary-el Tarot by Marie White https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-5 monthly 0.5 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/54ce9307-fef4-49c6-a559-aeca2710fa18/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - Take charge tonight in a deliciously mischievous way. If you feel like Saturday night is not going the way you had planned, put your foot down and demand the experience you most desire. Don’t let the whims of others take the lead - squash them and then tell them how the night will evolve. Truthfully, your brand of malevolence is far more exciting for everyone and though they may protest at first, eventually they will cave to your will. Because what you want is what everyone else craves and only you have the power to put it all in motion. You also have the uniquely creative vision of the entrancing games to be played under this particular moon. So, if the night isn’t going your way, stop complaining about it - just step in and change it. “Be the moon and inspire people - even when you’re far from full.” - K Tolnoe The Emperor from The Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Velenza https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/7h4pyythm3tgbglbwl5se8sbhth8ae monthly 0.5 2023-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/be0d7c4c-2e37-4442-963e-2f150e52f563/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - Collab is such a buzz word right now. This snappy sounding abbreviation makes teamwork sound easy and cool. But, really inventive collaboration begins to happen when there’s a real challenge at hand. When you venture to accomplish something enriching and spectacular, you may find that you reach a certain point in that journey when you realize it isn’t possible without the expertise of others. It can be complicated to connect with the right people to aid you in your journey. Not only is it imperative that you believe in power of contribution they might make, but there’s a high level of trust between all parties that must be established and maintained. This weekend, don’t be a part of the “Collab”. Instead, commit yourself to true synergy with your companions. Dedicate your full spirit to the full word. To create, you must collaborate. “None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard The Three of Pentacles from The Spinoolean Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/zt25n8e6m4g7wddgyw9dd3nhp756w2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f9156dc4-a64f-4e7d-b4ff-1af24862b6f3/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Tower… - When I pulled this card this morning it was a definite laugh out loud moment. Sometimes the cards reflect your life back to with such accuracy that you feel like your deck is making a joke at your expense. But, I took this card with me throughout the day and something deeper started to emerge for me regarding the Tower. When chaos and weirdness encircle you and life is overwhelming things can seem incredibly surreal. You may feel like you are living second to second, just trying to fend off the threats. But, when you are in the real thick of the battle (just before you realize it’s all going to crumble to the ground) you experience that moment of uneasy calm where everything comes into focus and a higher level of understanding is achieved. The real message waits there for you, if you are ready for it. Clarity will find you in the most hellacious times, but you must be perceptive enough to recognize it when you meet it in the middle of the eye of your storm. Breathe and listen to the secret whispering of your pounding heart when you find yourself there. You won’t be disappointed. “Respond from the center of the hurricane, rather than reacting from the chaos of the storm.” - George Mumford The Tower from The Psychobilly Tarot by W. Kurt Wenz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2023-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/59b44f36-de61-4ae1-98d9-84d5f5548e3a/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles… - Need a break or some kind of distraction? Get out of your life by getting into something else. What, though?!? Welp, I don’t know - what interests you? Sometimes we need a little divergence from the everyday, but we can’t plan a big trip or do something highly involved. BUT we can always plant our noses in a book to learn something new. Tonight make a plan to step outside of the humdrum existence you are beginning to resent by putting your nose into a juicy novel or going online to take an intriguing class. Create space for exploration and do not feel any guilt for your tiny escape plan. You have earned every second of it, my friend. Sweet dreams - read that book before you close your eyes. Let that adventure follow you into your sleep! “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” - Garrison Keller The Page of Pentacles - Artist’s Rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1b75a21a-5e56-4e0d-b7fa-e3af6a06ebcc/collage-86.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess - Reversed… - Some may believe that in love, the heart becomes an open book…but should it? As you flip through the many pages in the story of a relationship, your perception of what is actually written there can be deceiving. In all phases of attraction and connection, we tend to filter our own experience through a rose colored lens. So many times if you look back at a partnership that didn’t work out, you can pinpoint the very first moment you questioned what was there, but painted over it in rainbow hues. You see, the romance is a story that becomes a powerful aphrodisiac that can blind you from seeing the truth. Intuition is there with you, though, through the entire juicy novel. Trust what you know to be true. Listen to your inner compass. This week, you may need to re-write your narrative when it comes to love in small or big ways. But don’t you want a connection that transcends the traditional fairy tale? Trust what you know to be true in love and beyond - let the universe deliver your true destiny. “Fairy tales are stories of triumph and transformation and true love. All things I fervently believe in.” - Kate Forsyth The High Priestess (Reversed) Do you know what deck this is? I love the image, but can’t find what deck it is from on-line… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2023-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0736c554-41b9-468b-b665-711aabf9b840/collage-85.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands… - A spark of passion is in the air and now it’s up to you to figure out how to foster the flame. All you really need to advance is a tiny flicker of excitement and a huge amount of curiosity. So examine who or what your light is shining on with deep interest. Devote some time today to exploring this person or idea further, but let your enthusiastic spirit lead the way as you dive into the study. There is so much potential for you to learn and grow in this situation and, perhaps, that is way you feel as passionately as you do about it. You have discovered a fire that deserves to be cultivated. Exploration of the best way to galvanize this new desire is the fun part. So fill your heart with magic by encouraging that tiny spark to blaze into a brilliant bonfire. “Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” - Rumi The Page of Wands from The Wizards Tarot Deck by Corrine Kenner and John J Blumen https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-reversed-into-the-chariot monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/039a9b3e-aba5-4b6f-b5e9-2bbc0aa7157e/collage-81.png Card Of The Day - Temperance (Reversed) into The Chariot… - You have what you need to make a big move. If you have been thinking about taking big action or heading a new direction altogether, the time is now. If you wait until you feel balanced and at ease about the decision for fast change - you will never make that change. Gather your tools and trust that the universe has you cloaked in protection. So much is on the horizon and your confidence and determination are at an all time high. Any uneasiness you feel is mere worry and guilt about what you are leaving behind and those are wasted emotions. You can’t change what could have been, so there’s no use holding onto the doubt of it. Move boldly and wildly forward without hesitation. Life is about to get exciting. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” - Henry David Thoreau Temperance (Reversed) into the Chariot from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-4 monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/37d98993-274f-4f85-8251-0150a68bd909/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - We are off to a majestic start to the week. You may find your schedule full of important duties and obligations, but it seems you will be owning every single commitment. Navigating all of the colorful characters and energies that appear will involve a structured approach, though. Guidelines must be stated and followed, but I think you know that. Boundaries will be paramount in your approach. You set the tone, so take command of the manifesting challenges and celebrations (there will be both and everything in between). Let others do your bidding, but oversee their actions with focused benevolence and humanity. Let’s face it, you have so much going on, it’s like you have the whole world in your hands right now. The responsibility of it is awesome, but your special brand of dynamic leadership is exactly what is needed. Sit in your own power. "To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." – Eleanor Roosevelt The Emperor - Artist rendering by Annalobello on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-pentaclescoins monthly 0.5 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/734c8ce4-f6d6-4d68-aaec-4cfc52b1b07d/IMG_9503.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Pentacles/Coins… - The Queen of Coins flutters in with style to let you know this week is the perfect time for a glow up, my friends! Invite glamour into your life with every move you make. Dress in a manner that makes you feel extravagant. Plan for fun outings and if you are staying in, lavish yourself with self-care of the highest order. Splurge on something that feels frivolous just to boost your spirits. Greet each person you encounter as if they are lucky to be orbiting you and bless them with your elevated sensibilities and outlandish opinions. Relish every moment of your life by infusing each tiring second with colorful exuberance. Be the glitter bomb that invades all environments with rich, luxurious beauty. This week you have real opportunity to shine, so magnify it. The queen has spoken. What are you waiting for? Go pick out the outfit that will let you start the week as the true stunner you are. “You can have anything you want in life, if you dress for it.”– Edith Head The Queen of Coins from The Couture Tarot Deck by Megan Skinner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3e8175df-c6d8-4c86-a9c6-7dd3eec8f05d/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit - Reversed… - To stand before the mouth of a dark cave can feel like you are about to be swallowed by a giant whale. Each of us confronts a metaphorical cave or two within our lifetime and even in the abstract, we might feel like we are about to be devoured by the moment. What lies within is a mystery that is impossible to decipher from the outside and makes no promise to you that you will return to the surface unchanged and intact. But, we all have those moments when we know we must take that cold, lonely journey through the treacherous darkness to rediscover who we are. So, maybe we aren’t meant to resurface in the same way. Tonight, look into the mouth of the cave of what truly terrifies you and ask yourself what you stand to gain by venturing in, despite that fear. You may not have the real answer, but perhaps that is why you need to travel inside. I think what you will discover in this journey is that the light of your own being is strong enough to lead the way. “In darkness, be your own light.” - Debasish Mridha The Hermit by Enamorte for 78 Tarot Elemental https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/204409ab-d3b1-4b81-bd2e-9111922f531f/collage-77.png Card Of The Day - Page of Wands… - On this first weekend of February, get curious about your passion. What you love makes you lovable and how you direct your passion can inspire deeper love. If you are in a relationship, reconnect with the initial spark you felt for that other person and redesign a path to expand upon it. Examine what is hiding underneath the surface of your shared connection and see if you can let all of the juicy bits crawl out to the surface. Let that excitement nourish you both to grow and expand outside of your comfort zone and have fun discovering what more lies within the magic of your bond. If you are swinging single, let this weekend be a festival of flirtation. Explore each environment with the idea that potential for passion is there. Uncover the hidden mysteries of every new person you meet by asking them enchanting questions about who they are and who they want to be. Let your own personal spark flame out and expand everywhere you find yourself. This weekend is a passion party - love awaits if you let it in. “Everything carries me to you, as if everything that exists, aromas, lights, metals were like little boats that sail toward those isles of yours that wait for me.” -Pablo Neruda The Page of Wands from the Javanne Tarot by Javanna Jordell & Annelie Zofia https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7993c76e-941c-4e23-a6db-21e81c9bd3c2/collage-76.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Pentacles… - I know you feel happy here in this serene sanctuary you have built for yourself, but opportunity calls! You must follow a path out side of your safe haven in order to realize your full potential. It’s true that what lies on the horizon will be a challenge - success is never promised, but even failure comes with rewards. When you put yourself out there in new and unknown territory, you stand to gain so much by expanding in raw and exciting ways. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know - find out what is truly there. The world outside of your protective garden has so much to offer and if you want to to claim the prize that the universe is dangling in front of you, it’s time to go find it, no matter how arduous the journey is. “Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, 'Till you find your dream.” - Mother Superior Sound of Music (I couldn’t resist…) The Ace of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b0d40bc1-466d-4cd3-89f5-2c7a11eae8e9/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+9.45.26+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot - Reversed… - I know you are feeling confident, determined and ready to move, but is that confidence? It could be ego spurring you into action and ego isn’t always the purest of motivators, so take a pause - slow down. Take a minute to put yourself in check. A confident and self-assured approach feels amazing - healthy and exciting! If it’s ego that driving you, you may feel there’s something underneath it all that just isn’t correct - an internal ickiness of sorts. This corrupted mode of motivation will not take you as far as you need because you may be just too cocky to understand all of the elements necessary to forge ahead successfully. So - chill out, de-puff and wait just a minute. If you truly want to get where you are planning to go, you’ve got to realign your intention. “The ego is not who you really are. The ego is your self-image; your social mask; it is the role you are playing. Your social mask thrives on approval. It wants control and it is sustained by power, because it lives in fear.” - Deepak Chopra The Chariot - Gee, I wish I knew which deck this is, but I do love the image. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-swords-and-four-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ff595cac-b4a5-4ada-85b2-d3c482311bdc/collage-75.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Swords and Four of Swords… - Remember that time when you had to withdraw from the world around you in order to rescue your heart? That moment when you were so bereft that your mind descended down a never ending staircase of thoughts that twisted your psyche into believing you were invisible? At that moment your mind shut off, all was hopelessly quiet and you snuck away to hide. But, in your solitude you found a darkly beautiful path to restore your untethered longing. You listlessly curled up in rest and reconnected to the shimmer of light that still existed in your mind - that optimistic beam of self-belief that illuminated the truth of who you are. It was then that you could look within and hear the protective whispering of ancestors encouraging you to wake up gently and keep realizing your dreams. The love we feel for ourselves can often unravel and detach. I suppose my cards just wanted to remind you of that tonight - of how much you overcame in that moment of despair and just how protected and guided you are when you feel most alone. “I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”―Hafiz of Shiraz The Ace of Swords into The Four of Swords from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2023-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/92140779-00bc-4e9a-a4ea-223eb51f6103/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles… - Feeling a bit protective of your personal and financial security? I don’t blame you - tax time is approaching and inflation is threatening to rob us all of our hard earned dollars. It’s ok to play it safe….sometimes. But, how can you hope to have exciting life experiences and meet entrancing people if you are stuck there with all your stuff. It may feel dangerous, but it’s time to take a few chances and either share what you have or spend what you have to encourage a moment of sharing. Why stay hidden just to stay safe? BORING. Good times await as soon as you free yourself of this self-imposed high security lock-down. Let go of some of what you are holding onto to gain so much more. "Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time."—Margaret Bonnano The 4 of Pentacles from the Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d06cca56-3bcf-4807-a62f-d0849904af65/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands - Reversed… - It’s going to be a misty week - one that makes you long for brighter sparks of magic and adventure that lies beyond. It’s good to dream a bit and see where your passions lead you, but don’t take action on any whim just yet. Let it simmer inside, instead. Some of what you are feeling is just the light that wants to illuminate your mood through the fog. But, if you let it burn deep enough, there may be a truly radiant idea to be found there. An idea, though, that will need time to percolate. When it does start to really bubble, that is when you can turn up the heat by crafting a plan on how to fully realize it. You are at the very early stages here. This week, be patient and examine your internal fire deeply. You will know when the time is right to take action, because you will have already charted a path for it to become fully realized. ‘There are planners and there are dreamers. Planners make their dreams come true.” - Edwin Louis Cole The Two of Wands (Reversed) Art by Enchanted Whispers Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/867b984d-3ddf-4651-af00-14b12a9f705e/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - Tonight, connect with your nearest and dearest and raise a glass to all of the people who fill your heart with happiness. Three is a magic number, so if you were to raise your glass three times to give thanks an honor the soul stirring moments of your past year and those who have been a part of helping to create those moments for you - what are your top three? But, there’s more magic to be made from this exercise in joy - use those three moments that have risen to the surface to create a guide map for finding joy in the year ahead. I recently declared to three of my favorite people, “DEFINE JOY” and then promptly jumped off the zoom call. See, if you are seeking more joy in your life, you need to know what you are looking for. So, be a detective of fun tonight, gather your buddies and uncover the the three events of your past year inspired you and gleefully lifted you up (like the glasses you will raise). In honoring those moments of exhilaration, you will simultaneously be recognizing what truly makes you happy and taking a moment to invite more of it in. Celebrate with purpose - manifest - DEFINE JOY!!! “Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” -Mother Teresa The Three of Cups from The Illuminated Tarot by Carol Herzer https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2023-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/edd8ca7e-8dba-43dd-b865-e52e1bcc1817/collage-70.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - Do you feel like you are drifting but tethered? Do you know what I mean by that - like you are floating through life, but imprisoned by the expectations of others? Danger seems imminent when you are not fully able to act and react within your situation because of the limitations placed upon you by the outside world. But, if you become complacent in accepting this, you start to coast from day to day, not living up to your full potential. The ties that bind you may be self-inflicted acceptance of your current situation - because it seems easier to just float on rather than free yourself, which can feel daunting. Listen - the true obstacle is not external - the true challenge is to free your thinking and widen your perspective on what holds you back. I think if you look within, you’ll recognize that you are both imprisoned and the prisoner. Your thoughts are the rope that keeps you from advancing. Defy others by looking within so you can break the cycle. It’s time to stop presenting yourself as easy prey. You deserve the opportunity to free yourself - so take it! “To know that you are a prisoner of your mind is the dawn of wisdom.” - Nisargardatta Maharaj The 8 of Swords from The Vice Versa Tarot by Massimiliano Filadoro and Lunaea Weatherstone https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-into-the-king-of-wands monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e0a2de05-f57b-495f-b3bb-02ada57b2cb7/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - The Devil into the King of Wands… - Tuesday has been daring us to push personal boundaries and rethink any guilt or shame we may be chained to. Sure - we all have our vices, but sometimes your most toxic inclinations - those actions that you wish you didn’t take, but just have to and you can’t seem to stop - that behavior can point you in a direction that is palpable, if you master it. You are probably thinking, “What on earth does Holly mean by this?!?” Well I suppose I mean that you should examine anything that you are continually drawn to that feels off-color or down right dangerous and see what the true need or want is deep within. What causes you to act this way or do these things? I think you may be surprised to find, though the behavior is subversive, the intention is authentic and may not be an evil one. How do you take the very potent piece of that internal spark and use it to create, envision, empower and strengthen who you are? Take control by cutting through the core of your imagined imprisonment to get to the root of that fire and then use it. Embrace and embolden that beast - there’s something powerful there. “Each has its lesson; for our dreams in sooth, come they in shape of demons, gods, or elves, are allegories with deep hearts of truth that tell us solemn secrets of ourselves.” — Henry Timro The Devil into the King of Wands from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/btnb27h2j7a58dt77cs9lj3258fphs monthly 0.5 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e1a1c70a-289f-4915-bdc8-c31ac96fce0a/collage-68.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - This week we should dive into the depths of who we really are. Sound scary? Maybe…but the Moon is calling for us to illuminate and better understand all of the elements of self that we keep hidden away. Pay attention to your subconscious - if you find yourself suddenly drawn to something or someone - explore it. Take note of your dreams. Often hidden internal messages find their way into our nighttime visions. So if something vivid and engaging happens in your dream, dissect it and see if you can figure out how that might reflect what you might need to know in your waking life. If you find yourself wanting to say something that you might normally censor or re-frame, perhaps it’s best to let that thought slip off your tongue and swim into the conversation to stir up a little mud. Don’t shy away from your deepest desires. Sink into the the most cavernous parts of your heart and splash around. Allow the darkest parts of your psyche crawl out to the surface. There is a bottomless profound understanding to be discovered within. Let yourself play their, unapologetically. “Only in darkness can we glimpse the fullest light our soul carries for us.” - Angie Weiland-Crosby The Moon - Tarot Art by Ramona Szczerba aka Winona Cookie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/668fwf8tme89tntn8ghrap7eb7ct5m monthly 0.5 2023-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/57f97c2a-24da-41b1-8f5e-8d8d7013377e/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - I feel like this card just keeps coming to the surface for us since 2023 began. Perhaps this will be a fast and furious ride for us this year. In many ways, maybe we already feel a little dizzy. We cannot always control this wheel of life, can we? But, if we were to color our experience and control the dynamics of what happens all around us, what colors might we use? Take a minute today to think about the color you invite into your life this year. Do you hit this wild ride with flamboyant and celebratory neons or do you paint in calming pastel watercolors? Are you planning to stay within the lines, so that your world is pristinely depicted, or will you defy everyone by scribbling outside of those lines and changing the shapes within? You cannot stop the spinning, but you can decide how you choose to present it. Oh! This makes me want to break out the coloring book and stick my tongue out at anyone who insists I stay within the lines…Happy Saturday! “We live in a rainbow of chaos.” -Paul Cézanne The Wheel of Fortune from Color Your Tarot by Fay Martin and Mary Packard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/rpx2zzk72k879bkxh9w77g7cehb98h monthly 0.5 2023-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e4261237-16b3-43d4-89ed-fbea21d53cb9/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - Sometimes the true message you receive from the card lies within the landscape. Today, this message emerges for us, sunlit and ready for attention. This weekend spend some time answering a few questions: Are you on your true path? Where is this path leading you and what gifts will you find and share along the way? I know, very big questions. But, you’ve made it through so many rocky challenges and now that your path is coming into focus - it’s time to get specific and make sure you are going the way that best aligns with your authentic self. Intention is everything as you move forward. What should you do more or less of as you move along? What beauty is there to be discovered within this journey? If you feel totally out of alignment, how can you change the path you are on to better foster the existence you would like? You are more in control than you believe you are, so take a moment and pay attention to the path… “Getting lost on your path is a part of finding the path you are meant to be on.” - Robin S. Sharma Temperance from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck *In Advanced Reading Class for Uncommon Goods, we cover noticing and utilizing the deeper symbolism embedded in the cards, such as this path on the Temperance Card. If you are interested in learning more, jump into the class tomorrow, Saturday 1/21 at 6pm EST - 1 hour long and only $25, but full of incredible information on how to dive deeper into your tarot practice. Advanced Arcana - uncommongoods.com https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-pentacles-reversed-with-a-hidden-six-of-swords monthly 0.5 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c4eb824-a35b-41d2-bd1a-a068ec587d0c/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Pentacles -Reversed with a Hidden Six of Swords… - If you are a card puller for profession or just fun - have you ever gotten a hidden card message? This morning a hidden card emerged after I pulled the card of the day and it was kind of exciting. What do I mean by a “hidden” card?!? When I went to put the cards away in their scarf after the pull - there it was that single card that snuck outside of the reading by remaining in the scarf. Sometimes a hidden card happens if you don’t notice a fly-away when you are shuffling and later find one lying lone and stray under the couch or bed. To me this is a secret message waiting to be read - directly informing your initial reading! So, are you feeling worrisome about the balance and flow of money in you life? Perhaps there are real debts that linger or maybe you just have an easy feeling about the level of uncertainty within your cash flow? Ugh - I feel it - income instability is a very terrifying haunt. However, hidden underneath it all is this idea of escaping - a journey into a safer space. Your solution will involve a physical transition - a movement from where you currently are into a better place. So, start thinking about how a change in location might benefit you. A move - a change in your job - traveling to make stronger financial connections - looking further away to bring in new and exciting business - travel for travel’s sake. The possibilities for increased income and security are endless, if you take a moment to think outside of where you currently reside. Oh! can’t wait to hear about where you go… “What you want also wants you - it’s just waiting for you to make the first move.” - Anonymous internet wisdom The Two of Pentacles (Reversed) with a “hidden” Six of Swords emerging from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b0f307d3-b7f0-44ff-a315-f3ed5a4b0b21/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords - Reversed… - I know it’s bedtime, but the message is clear - it’s time to WAKE UP! Whatever recuperative trance to which you have succumb has fulfilled its purpose. You are ready to emerge from this metaphoric slumber refreshed and rehabilitated. Use tonight’s sleep as a gratitude filled rest - a kind of last “internally driven” snooze. The colorful adventures of the outside world are calling and you can hear their song. So when you awake in the morning let the invigoration of life incite you with renewed spirit. Motivation and action will be your two closest friends. Leap into action with restored gusto and face tomorrow like the warrior you are! Sweet dreams - enjoy it while you can - it’s time to get busy! “Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” - Benjamin Disraeli The Four of Sword (Reversed) from Llewellyn’s Classic Tarot by Barbara Moore & Eugene Smith https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-reversed-into-the-ace-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d45a3c6b-cc57-4331-94f5-89795425c64f/collage-58.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups - Reversed into The Ace of Wands - Reversed… - Keep your eyes open today - there is someone in your circle that has intentions of stealing opportunity from you. This person is incredibly emotionally manipulative, but also quite immature. They may seem playful and fun, but underneath their curiosity about you likes a deeper motive. You see, you have something they want - potential. It’s likely they have already begun to plot how to steal your thunder, whether it be in work, love or some other way. The jealousy they feel has overtaken them and they are going to do whatever they can to take your possibility for success and snatch it away from you. What can you do? Be aware - trust your instincts and be ready for a fight, if it’s necessary. Don’t let them gleefully run away with an opportunity that is meant for you. And definitely do not let them take credit for any work you have done. In fact, I’d even say keep them far, far away from your friends and loved ones. It’s a tricky two-card Tuesday, but better to be aware than let a thief steal what is rightfully yours. “You can try to steal the thunder all you want - it just reminds the people I am the lightening. You rumble in the distance. I light up the sky.” - Dane Cook The Page Of Cups (Reversed) into The Ace of Wands (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Giargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2023-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5e9a46fa-a3a3-4f57-87fb-c99de6585f89/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups… - Having a little bit of a Blue Day? Mondays can make us feel a little tender and whatever grief you are experiencing on this day may be catching you off-guard. Life has all kinds of let downs and emotional overwhelm can hit us at any moment. Be kind to yourself today - allow for the time you need to process these sudden feelings. But, be careful not to let these feelings consume your whole day and follow you throughout the week. There is so much in your life that holds promise - so much to see and experience beyond this sadness. When you cover your eyes and hide from the world, you miss the incredible colors, textures and nuances of what is actually there. It’s not an accident that they call it “drowning in your sorrows”. Come up for air and you may find a whole new perspective awaits! “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.” - Pierre August Renoir The Five of Cups from The Lo Scarabeo Tarot by Mark McElroy and Anna Lazzarini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2023-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/624b1b92-8300-490c-b93a-167e6393ad42/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords… - Happy Friday! As we venture into the weekend, having made it through this wild week, it’s important that we don’t let our burdens follow us. And, they will try my friends - they will try. Heavy thoughts and stabbing stress will do their best to haunt our psyche, so do what you can to release yourself from their vicious hold. I mean, let’s get real - you are at the start of what could be a fantastic weekend. You’ve earned the chance to free yourself from the grip of this insanely charged week. Take control of your days - don’t be manipulate by your mind. If you want to be symbolically pro-active about it, take a moment to write down all of your worries and be monstrous in your description. Make your missive as ugly as you can when you describe those demons. Then, just before you hit happy hour or any other joyful activity you might have planned, tear that list to bits and drop it in the toilet. Flush, smile and wave as it disappears into the sewage system to rot and disintegrate. Then go out and have the best damn weekend possible!!! “I’m going to make a voodoo doll of myself and give it a back-rub.” - Anonymous but brilliant idea from the Internet The 10 of Swords from Alainn Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2023-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8d0da3f1-ed90-4be4-89d6-ea6d58361061/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed… - We truly are having a whirlwind of a week - all of these majors are emerging for us because, whether or not we recognize it, the actions we take this week will have an incredible impact on the direction we are headed. This morning I pulled this beauty, but tonight after a long day spent connecting with it, I deliver it to you. Completion is complicated because you must first define what signifies completion for you, especially when you are moving toward a specific goal. Where does the road to your destiny actually end? And how do you know when you have arrived where you are meant to be? Often we hit a tunnel and we may think that the light we see coming from the other side might signify that moment of fulfillment, but then we feel that light and we long for more. When I teach or speak to creatives, I often mention how art is always unfinished, but always impactful. If you were to ask Van Gogh his thoughts on “Starry Night” he would tell you that it was a failure - incomplete in his mind. Yet, the painting has been admired for centuries - moving almost every being that delighted to look upon it. Tonight re-define for yourself your own sense of completion. Instead of constantly moving through those tunnels toward the light, become the light and inhabit an incredible unfinished complexity. Meditate tonight on how you might be impactful - what your great work of art will be! Sweet dreams. “I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” - Vincent Van Gogh The World (Reversed) - Don’t know the deck and I’m leaving this one incomplete… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5d995ba3-8176-4a04-b2b7-f596948a795d/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - The Empress - Reversed… - Our Empress is back today, but she’s officially dissatisfied. If you have been trying to start new projects today or give birth to fresh ideas, it may be feeling impossible. A sense that the world around you is a raging forrest fire and you cannot work fast enough to put out the flames? Or maybe that much of what you have been working on or toward is going up in flames? Sorry - sometimes things just don’t grow the way we had hoped. In the spirit of taking action based on this card? Don’t try to control the situation - focus on the practical side of what needs attention in the moment, rather than planning for the future or building something new. If a brilliant idea comes to you, put it on the back burner and come back to it when you are in a better position to truly foster it and make it grow. Also, perhaps you might consider doing one small act today that honors the natural world? Water your plants, pick up litter when you see it or maybe even make a donation to a climate conscious organization (which is what I am going to do right now). Use your logical resources to restore the natural world and, perhaps the natural world will return the favor…. “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” - Shakespeare The Empress (Reversed) from the Spiral Tarot by Kay Stevenson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-card-tuesday monthly 0.5 2023-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1eb5372b-0ec0-4137-a39d-f453c76f540b/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Two Card Tuesday… - This is our second day of using our cards in an active way to combat everyday struggles with personal magic! But, the cards are definitely NOT cutting us any slack. Already so many majors squished into one week! Often when I read for others, they come to the cards because a sudden chaos has struck their life in some way. This turmoil can present externally and sometimes even internally as we can all experience a discord coming from our minds. I love seeing these cards side by side - Mother Nature has a way of embracing us with warm love and then violently jolting us to break our spirits. Her generosity is boundless, but her vengeance is unrivaled. If you are experiencing mayhem in your brain as you try to resolve the unruliness of life, it is important to remember, that you are a living, breathing creature on this planet and, therefore an element of nature yourself. If you can redirect your thoughts toward the idea that Mother Nature may simply be pushing you to grow and evolve, your disordered mindset may become less terrifying to you. If you have dark and shameful thoughts about self today, flag them and remind yourself that this may simply be your response to being thrust into change and growth by The Empress. Reframe. Give yourself a little grace by remembering that you are only human. “In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - Carl Jung The Tower and The Empress from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ldhcr6l5x6486py2tezwsptpxxh7es monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e4137e81-51b1-4408-a4fe-cc1d0031014a/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Often when I teach my Uncommon Goods Tarot Class, I speak about how the cards you pull can have an impact on how your live your day to day life. I’m not sure I always detail how that might work. Yes - we receive messages, but it’s up to us what we DO with those little bits of wisdom that come through. This week, since we are in the tailspin of that Wheel of Fate I pulled yesterday, I’m going to focus the readings on action to take in order to combat the dizziness of our week! Here’s goes… A big start to the week - two Major Arcana cards in a row and they are not for the faint of heart. We mostly live our lives searching to answer the call of Judgement - hearing the music of our true purpose in the distance, but unable to feel as though we have truly reached it. Perhaps today we are feeling a little bit of the struggle and disappointment that comes along with not being in alignment with our true calling. But, how might your day change if you accepted where you are in this moment and approached it as if you knew it was leading you to your destiny? It’s time to dial up the magic of your day-to-day obligations by treating what feels like the mundane as opportunity and potential. Listen to the music all around you and dance - you may cha-cha yourself right into your biggest dream come true. Dial up the magic on this Monday…. “Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Judgement Card from The Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/wheel-of-fate-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3fa1b052-3429-4827-8013-1043ae0a91e2/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - Wheel of Fate - Reversed… - I bet you thought last week was a whirlwind, but get ready for round two. This week is going to spin us in a whole new direction and it might become difficult for us to really hang on. So, prepare tonight by making sure your proverbial safety belt is secured and then, I think it’s best to breathe and just give in. You will feel dizzy and tired. You will complain about the unfairness of Life. But, if you let go just enough, you may enjoy a few thrilling moments. Don’t try to control this ride - you are not the one that is operating it. When it stops, you may not find yourself where you hoped to be (sorry). But, you will find yourself where you are meant to be with the universal reasons for that shift to be revealed to you at a later date. I promise, when you look back it will all come into focus, but this week - just let it spin. Hold on for dear life, my friends! “Life has its ups and downs. It’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.” - Anonymous The Wheel of Fate (Reversed) from Sawyer’s Path Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2023-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39a421ad-ef50-459f-beab-6c5002b48662/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands - Reversed… - Do you know what the best part of completion is?!? The opportunity to grow something new. So, if you have come to the end of a project or a journey, don’t feel down - plant the seeds of what you will do next. So many options for you to enhance your world. Today, take some time to reflect on the hard work that brought you to where you are in this moment. See if you can gain inspiration and insight through past successes and allow new ideas to spring forth from there. Then, decide what your first step will be in growing this new passion. The end of something is only the beginning, my friends and you have sunny days ahead, if you follow your creativity. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” - Seneca The 10 of Wands (Reversed) from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2023-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1f8c05da-132b-4ff8-a5b6-06b6d5107c24/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands… - It’s been a wild week coming out of the holiday season, hasn’t it? A New Year is always filled with heightened expectations. The increased mayhem of a re-start coupled with the mercury retrograde has made everyone majorly frazzled, so you are not alone. But, this weekend take that internal craziness you feel and focus it with fierce purpose . Use the stress you feel to fill you with intentional fire. Embody the silent power of a hunter or huntress. When people act out around you, treat them like your prey. If you have wild impulses, follow them with silent dedication. You will be in charge everywhere you go. They may not understand it yet, but you rule this kingdom. It’s time to cull the chaos, cut through the bullshit and take control. You know what you want and need, so get it. This weekend is yours - set it on FIRE. “The huntress never stabbed anything she didn’t want to.” - Ann Aguirre The Queen of Wands from Legacy of The Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2023-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e4a3ac2f-fe5e-48a0-9462-38f564bf64c4/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles - Reversed… - You might be feeling a let down right now based on the actions of a significant people in your life. Perhaps what was promised has changed or maybe what they are presenting to you is just not enough. Listlessness and murkiness surround you in confusion and this circumstance feels heavy. It’s like a strange fog has ensnared you, but you are not trapped here like they want you to be. Let them believe you are disinterested and disenchanted with what they offer you. Detach yourself from the situation, but don’t let your spirit disconnect from your true potential . Go through the motions of what must be done, all the while focusing your heart on the golden promise of a fascinating new horizon that glitters in the distance. The time may not be right to move in that direction, but soon it will so you must prepare. “Only he who keeps his eye fixed on the horizon will find his right road.” - Dag Hammarskjold The Eight of Cups from The Soul’s Journey Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bdaf2a33-1263-43e1-b1d7-b3a746c6d947/IMG_9255.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles - Reversed… - Seems like you may have spent a whole lot of money this holiday season! Perhaps you are beginning to feel tinges of regret or the haunting of financial woes?!? But, it’s the start of the year, so there’s so much that you can plan for to refill your accounts, if you need to. Take some time tonight to meditate on wealth and abundance. But think about the way that you believe that having more money could bring happiness. I suppose it could, but are you sure? True wealth doesn’t always come from the Benjamins, but actually from what you do with them. So, pinpoint why you feel like you need more of it - for security, for pleasure, for luxurious experiences or just to get by? Knowing how the dollars might better connect you to your hopes and dreams will help you to set that golden number. Then, see if you can plan a course to refresh your piggy bank without limiting yourself in the here and now. Key tip for manifesting abundance: Focus on reviving your soul - the treasure lives in the core of your desire and the number is sometimes secondary. Concentrate on the treasure - the $$$ will come…. “Abundance is not something we acquire. It’s something we tune into.” - Wayne Dyer The 10 of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Alainn Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lw4tax322prad9ljjxc6nf3s62kjww monthly 0.5 2023-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1646faa0-560d-4321-b538-7afbc7e99b13/IMG_9251.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - If you started 2023 like I did and in the way that our card of the day so accurately displays, you may be having a moment of panic right now. Motivation and inspiration on day one compelled you to commit to starting the year right! However, sudden road-blocks and unforeseen hurdles on day two that made you feel a little monstrous and very much caught off-guard. If this year already feels like a battle you are losing, buck up. You are stronger than you think and you can weather this moment and many other tiny storms. If this does feel like a tiny hurricane, build a fort around you and defend yourself. Take a minute to ground yourself and align yourself with protection for the days to come and recognize that, even though you feel a little weary, you are capable of great things, despite the early setback. For me, this petit tornado comes in the form of full on laryngitis on a week when I am set to teach literally 8 tarot classes!!! For you, I don’t know what maleficence you are facing, but soldier on, Little Monsters. We can do this! We will do this and we will be stronger when we get to the other side of it! “The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish and I just keep on paddling.” - George R. R. Martin “It’s just you, Little Monster. Own it or it will own you.” - Penelope Douglas The Nine of Wands from the Monstarot by Joanna Nelson and Trish Sullivan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/your-2023-theme monthly 0.5 2023-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8537e060-9de6-44b4-9f04-5dec229e7f11/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - Your 2023 Theme… - I always love to pull themes for the year ahead (instead of listing goals) because I feel like change is more prevalent if you are simply living by the themes of the year and sometimes goals are unattainable. So, I decided on this first day of the New Year to pull a theme for you! If it resonates with you, feel free to utilize in in the way you think might best aid your growth in 2023. It may help inspire you to think of this theme as a lens through which you make life choices. Here goes….2022 may have been laden with worries, dark thoughts and unrealistic expectations. But, this year, you are taking control of your emotional realm, by letting go of any past trauma that haunts you or holds you back. Instead of dreaming about what might be and remaining hopeful, release the “should have, could have, would have” and level up by using your emotional power to manifest what your heart desires. Do it all in a way that invites a beautiful sense of calm and healing matched with maturity of an unparalleled level. In short your theme is: “Emotional Ownership to Manifest Personal Strength”. Have to make a tough decision, feel caught off guard, need to ask for a promotion, have a confession to make? How might you do it differently with your theme in mind? See how this works - have fun! Happy 2023!!! “There is an old-fashioned word for the body of skills that emotional intelligence represents - character.” - Daniel Goleman The Queen of Cups hovering above the Page of Cups (Reversed) and the 9 of Swords from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-for-2023 monthly 0.5 2022-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/301eca97-1b55-4be6-ad00-433fd83aedac/collage-46.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards for 2023… - As we are on the precipice of 2023, why not pull a few cards for a little guidance on how we might best approach this New Year?!? What we should let go of this year: The Hanged Man - taking time away to explore a new perspective is sometimes needed, but can also hold us back. Waiting in anticipation for the right moment to launch can be necessary, but this year it will stifle you. Let go of the idea that everything must be perfect and you have to be absolutely ready to dive into new adventures and take chances. This year, if you wait for the right moment, you may be waiting forever. Let yourself try, do and have without the pressure of doing it perfectly. Find the purpose as you go. What we should invite this year: The Two of Pentacles (Reversed) A similar theme emerges! Invite the idea of imbalance. What?!? Aren’t you growing tired of working so hard to keep those balls in the air?! Drop them. Shake it up. Let the waves of life overtake you. Sound risky - it might be, but I think we’ll find that what we had been juggling for 2022 was not worth it after all and that there is so much more available to us if we just let go of those minor securities and invite what is more exciting to us. Equilibrium is overrated in 2023. What surprise can we expect this year: Ace of Cups (Reversed) We are always longing for opportunity to come to us and the Aces are very thrilling when they appear…upright. But let’s turn this one on it’s head! The surprise is, you will create opportunities for love, togetherness and sharing of emotions for the people in your life. Let your cup spill out and surprise you this year - let your love splash around by being the one that brings the opportunities for others. Sounds fun! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice and to make an end is to make a beginning.” - T.S. Elliot All cards from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2022-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/88040358-a66c-490d-8707-67b7781e80c1/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Wands… - As we move closer to the start of the New Year, let’s use the cards to illuminate what might be ahead. I asked the deck today, what our biggest obstacle in 2023 will be and pulled this Eight of Wands, which felt like a thrilling riddle to me. Fiery energy moving us in the direction of focused goals seems like a good thing, doesn’t it? However, as we shift to accommodate what we believe to be our distinct target, we may find we are reaching in the wrong direction. Going after the gold could be the obstacle here! Crazy, right? But, we may be honing in so strongly on one thing and missing out on our more fulfilling purpose. This year, when you find you are obsessively driven toward that one singular objective, take a step back and ask yourself what you might be missing or, quite frankly, avoiding by doing so. Treat your drive like the obstacle and you may discover the lost puzzle piece of who you are. Didn’t you always want to solve the riddle of your own existence? 2023 could be the year you do. This obstacle will be challenging, but full of action and fire! “Why should I hasten to solve every riddle which life offers me? I am well assured that the questioner, who brings me so many problems, will bring me the answers in due time.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Eight of Wands from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Giargulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1672345597437-R50ZRPN0ED5DH5DTCG8X/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1672345600903-EIIEOROPA465HTBEHDNE/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-amp-the-sun-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9ba592a2-be88-4781-8a61-22f9f608bc64/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers &amp; The Sun Reversed… - See if you can welcome love in the shady parts of your life today. It’s easy to feel that warm, magic feeling when everything is bright and sunny. In the shade, though, some very peculiar things begin creep out. Whether you are experiencing this with a lover or yourself, invite the darkness. Don’t you want to love every bit of that person - your lover and yourself?!? There have always be hidden places to discover within them or you, so why not explore? Bring a flashlight, so you can shine a light on each daring secret. Be openly accepting of any concealed fears. Love all of the strangeness you find in this dark haven. It can be delicious to discover the stranger that lives inside of you and them. Do not fear the dark. Find out what it feels like to love in the shade. You will be surprised at how much closer you feel to self and to that beloved. “Why were you so surprised that you never saw the stranger? Did you ever let your lover see the stranger in yourself?” - Billy Joel The Lovers and The Sun (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/531fd669-5d06-4f24-bb44-63cd5cc3bd42/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords… - I see you, out in the cold, perched at an impasse, wondering if you should make a move. You should. Some decisions are really not fun because either way you feel blinded from what might lie beyond them. It’s challenging to know what way is the right way…but does it matter at this point? You may feel comfy having nested in your home in the in-between, but it was never meant to be your permanent residence. You have wings, after all, so let yourself fly in a new direction. Don’t let your mind ensnare you in the decision making process. Look within and you will see that true freedom will come once you head in ANY direction. In short, make a move - you won’t regret it and if you find you do, you can always change course. Time to fly… “The more decisions you are forced to make alone, the more aware you are of your freedom to choose.” - Thornton Wilder The Two of Swords from The Ostara Tarot by Krista Gibbard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/mcnp5gppr2gyrn5nxjnx7gle4baa6t monthly 0.5 2022-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6504aac0-7cab-4c5d-9276-bad0391ab5a3/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - This is less of a draw and more of a wish for you. The star is a very integral part of the Christmas Story. Not surprising that it is at the forefront of this and many other holiday and religious celebrations, because it is a symbol of love, light, hope, and peace. Tonight, no matter how cold or snowy it is where you are, I encourage you to take a minute or two and step out into the night air and look up at the sky. You see, if you are feeling down, anxious, disappointed or lost, a glance at the sky can be enough to let you know you are not alone. Because of the crazy, inclement weather, many of us may not be able to gather with loved ones the way we planned to do. Take comfort and joy in the idea that somewhere they are looking up at the same night sky and wishing they could be with you. And, while we are all glancing up towards the light of the heavens, it may occur to us that the universe is so much greater than we can even comprehend and our individual light is needed to move the cosmos forward. The stars, after all, reflect back our own sparkle, as we are made of stardust. Collectively, we have faced so many challenges over the last few years, but yet, we continue to shine. I hope you find the love, light, hope and peace that the stars promise this year. “Each star is a mirror reflecting the truth inside of you.” - Aberjhani The Star Card - not sure of the deck, but thanking the stars for the Artist that made this rendering, because it inspired me today. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ntf7n2yw348kgga4yl4l88mbe8wz7w monthly 0.5 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d7637cc8-0d82-45d9-81ae-5d70b04443ba/collage-40.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - At this time of year it can feel like we are stuck in that winter Netherland of the mysterious in-between. Maybe it feels like the Upsidedown without monsters or a self-imposed Narnia of the spirit. These next few weeks could be a vacation from everyday life, but also might trap you in a prison of waiting for what is to come. There’s a magical, yet foreboding nostalgia that permeates the air as we maneuver through all of the gatherings of the holiday season. People, places, food, gifts all delight the senses, but also remind us of the ever changing experience of life. The approach of the new year comes with mixed emotions and all kinds of thoughts. In fact, some may feel a great sense of anxiety as the year creeps slowly to a close, while others feel the thrill of the unknown energy of what is ahead. There’s a lot to absorb and so much energy being expelled. It is important, though, that you prepare yourself for this topsy-turvy path and understand that you have more control over your experience of it than you recognize. Take a moment tonight to check in with how you are feeling and tie yourself to any hidden wishes you hold within. Suspend yourself above it all and breathe. You’ll soon know when you are ready to surrender to this Netherland and just how you might best face its most twisted mazes. Take time for self now - you won’t regret it later. “Each person deserves a day in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from cares that will not withdraw from us.” - Maya Angelou The Hanged Man from The Inspirational Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xzsk6kmw7yxbpsd6gft4tzb4t7mtre monthly 0.5 2022-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/338d4a4f-8c8f-4a18-8ef8-a7c4d7d99a0e/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - Sometimes it’s best to retreat into solitude and wait for that spark to come. In fact, today, you may want to disappear into a safe space to make sure that you are poised and ready to invite that little bit of inspiration. Self-protection, while restrictive can allow for greater clarity and fresh perspective. Give yourself permission to honor your personal needs and set the stage for a healthy moment of isolation. Create space and set boundaries to keep others in check, and ready yourself to foster the light that lands in your lap. Take the time you need and hide with purpose! On this Monday, it’s necessary to be a little cagey…and incredibly imaginative. “Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how to use it.” - Anna Taylor The 9 of Wands from the Stella Tarot by Stella Kaoruko https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3d450792-297c-4f61-bbf5-b31667469945/collage-39.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands… - I’m guessing my deck didn’t like my take on this card yesterday or is pushing me to keep exploring this Page, because it reappears today as our card for the week ahead. It literally leapt out of my shuffle and landed like a challenge right in front of my feet! Yes - my deck can be quite sassy. So, put on your detective gear and let’s get all Nancy Drew-like about the week ahead. It isn’t just surface inspiration that we seek - we’ll have to dig very deep to uncover that which we truly need to thrive. Use this week to not only prepare for the holidays ahead, but to really examine the mysterious secrets that dwell within. What do you desire for your life that has been buried away because you feel like it’s way too exotic or luxurious to actually contemplate? It’s time to contemplate it, my loves. Really dissect these hidden puzzles - put them together and make sense of what you crave. Then, hatch your plan to unravel the riddles by figuring out how to go after the thing you most desire. Decipher so you can master. It’s time to solve the case of your “Personal Inner Question Mark”. Happy hunting… “Mysteries abound where most we seek for answers.” - Ray Bradbury The Page of Wands from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Carin Welz Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f7ee2b71-7251-419f-893e-590b1108ed28/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands… - You have been working so very hard to defend and protect all that you cherish in your life and you have earned a little respite. This weekend, recognize and celebrate the fact that you finally have the upper hand. You may still feel the pressure of what is at stake, but you can rest a bit in the understanding that you have gained control over the constant threats to your personal wellbeing. Best way to honor this moment? Find a cozy spot where you can enjoy the comforts of the season. Light some candles and welcome the glow of the holidays into your heart. Staying close to home is advised, but even if you can’t be sure to dial up the feelings of warmth and splendor within your space. Anything that torments you from outside of your protective lair is inconsequential. So banish dark thoughts and drink in the peaceful and reassuring pleasures of the culmination of your hard work. You won’t be able to remain this insulated forever, so enjoy it while you can! Savour the season and honor yourself. “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” - Jane Austen The 7 of Wands from the Thelema Tarot by Renata Lechner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/35001c58-4a38-41c3-b0b9-f600ceaeeef3/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Swords… - Sometimes you gotta take a shot in the dark, because out of darkness great ideas are born. Tonight, think of that one idea you have but have not taken action on. You know - the one that calls to you when you try to pack it away - the one that emerges in your dreams, even when you have forgotten it. Every time that idea springs forth, you feel a tiny bit of excitement and a great deal of resistance. Don’t pretend you don’t understand what I am talking about… That is the idea that you must grab a hold of and use to break free of all worry and doubt that prohibits you from taking a chance. Cut through the entanglement of your own mind and take action. Trust the power of your own creativity - see where this little idea can take you! Happy travels! “Take the risk or lose the chance.” - The Universe The Ace of Swords from The Running Press Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-the-nine-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c18017da-6d1f-493f-ac24-0f587f7f87c8/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands - The Nine of Pentacles (Reversed)… - You can tell that life is a flurry when every day I have to post a card of the late night (instead of the card of the day). This means, the cards I pulled in the morning travel with me throughout the craziness of the day, which can help them to percolate in my spirit. This message really did shine prominently throughout the whirlwind of distractions that rained down upon me today. In the blizzard of the holiday season, while we are all rushing about and trying to keep up with the dizzying pace that this holiday season brings, the colors of red and gold shine prominently through decorations, ad campaigns and even on the trees we might place in and around our homes. A bit of symbolism emerges in these colors - some say the red represents a kind of sacrifice we all must make and the gold the gifts that are coming. In this case, with these two cards, it’s important to note that true power lies in how we choose to sacrifice self this season and we may find the gifts aren’t as important as we thought. Another idea that emerged for me in the franticness of today is that the red and gold are colors that can be found in the constant fire - within and without - that fire warms us throughout this time. Even if you live in a warm environment, the fire within your heart and soul can keep your spirit alive amidst this frigidly wild season! Think about using the vibrant imagery of the season to inspire you this time of year. Also, ask yourself - where can I find the real gifts and how might I best use my personal power to inspire others? No matter what you celebrate, the vibrancy of these colors can motivate us toward deeper meaning. “We all enjoy giving and receiving presents. But there is a difference between presents and gifts. The true gifts may be giving part of ourselves - the riches of the heart and the mind.” - James E Faust The King of Wands into the Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3b6d569c-d9a7-489e-8a67-9923b09efa2c/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/699ca449-d054-4960-b094-6f18eea250c7/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/25186803-b84c-4868-ac25-29a9c2ec5c02/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gxzajeje2c5p8mpk6k4byl27rkl36n monthly 0.5 2022-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/708d6109-2f44-4c88-a56c-b01f387c3d08/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/57fc0bf9-d188-4505-83ff-7617204b7ae3/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-5 monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1d7fc8d6-5b4f-4858-9530-be2bf26d596a/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/bhgwjtccxer9x3ccpn4ezhcswl2pbe monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/be0b12cd-bb51-4220-afd7-3e91bb6f4208/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2408667d-9484-41a6-a4a0-692c63549d25/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3e0112ff-211d-49bd-b570-24dccc3891b6/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9c1b3845-42a1-41f4-9e07-de7f60885d2f/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/g8lpyh9kf66j8wx7h42te5b7cntzdr monthly 0.5 2022-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39626e32-7c61-4ce4-8bce-b34341b3d598/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-amp-the-star monthly 0.5 2022-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ff2c259c-6bc3-4495-bf5f-c8bd7fecba83/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords &amp; 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/546abc90-21a4-4ecb-b343-5cd484057c0d/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2de1000b-72f3-498a-bfee-0f14735f0084/IMG_8928.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2022-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/63e36cbe-aa81-4522-93a4-5adfa6469e35/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e5d4b6b1-4a60-4562-ab0a-63f6bc351f3c/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-reversed-amp-eight-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/733cf55e-74c9-4901-b807-4daaec59d6ec/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands - Reversed &amp; 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hphydpasct8c5794cxcwxrjsj2ma3m monthly 0.5 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/84fa004a-3239-4e3f-82f7-0c642985e214/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2022-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/af1a3be7-21aa-4d3e-9461-11145ffd6c48/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/lc4clazxj95zr3cskpb4nzy2dly3c2 monthly 0.5 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/072c5340-670a-4e41-808f-caa99833189f/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-1 monthly 0.5 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a7dd412d-20fb-4b47-aec4-002d52db192b/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Sun… - During pandemic times I started a daily affirmation practice to boost my spirit. It proved to be so useful, that it has remained a vital part of my morning routine and it truly gets my day started right. Today, as I was crafting my affirmation for the day, I felt the sun beaming through the window and warming my cheeks and I thought, “I feel the sun on my face even when it’s cloudy.” Then for our card of the weekend, there it appeared, that glorious sun! And the day became incredibly overwhelming, but I continued to connect to the warmth of the sun through those swirling clouds! The truth is with this card, upright or reversed, the light is still undeniably there. So this weekend, no matter where you find yourself or what brand of chaos is hovering over you, take a minute to breathe and feel that sun. Let love and light blossom all around you with childlike glee- you deserve that beautiful brand of redemption. Happy Friyay! “Even when it’s raining, the sunshine is still there.” - Clare Josa “Here comes the sun…” - The Beatles The Sun from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/06bd3d46-ce1e-4ec5-847b-4e89da9d21b2/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Page of Wands - Reversed… - There is a new and childlike passion smoldering underneath the surface for you! Oh, this feeling of readiness and excitement is urging you to release this fiery secret, but you must resist. I know you feel ready to liberate these smokey feelings or ideas, but the timing is not quite right. Keep it all to yourself for the moment. If you open yourself up to sharing these desires and fascinations too soon, you will feel quite vulnerable. That spark could be vanquished way too soon. So, hold it close to the chest. Study it and see if you can foster it’s potency so that when the time is right, you’ll be ready to set the world on fire! “Keep a little fire burning no matter how small or how hidden.” - Anonymous The Page of Wands (Reversed) - Don’t know what deck this is, but it’s fiery! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2022-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/91c31a3c-0571-4567-8691-6baaffe92c6d/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords… - The Moon, The Tower and now this! The Nine of Swords can be a dose of darkness. We are off to quite a start this week. Perhaps the deep-dive into the subconscious is a little too cavernous for our mental well being? If you are spinning in your mind and finding it hard to sleep at night, don’t retreat even further inward. Raise your head and open those eyes - what you see in front of you will not be as overwhelming as it feels to you on the inside. In fact, this is the perfect moment for you to wake up and realize how you might utilize your own subconscious memories and experiences to master the dizzying thoughts you find hovering in the present. I mean, you made it through all that past terror, trauma and muckety muck, take a moment to recall how strong you were as you confronted it all and conquer this moment with ease. To start this process - just face it. The tangible truth is always less daunting than the imagined fiction. Slay your own dragons tonight. “The real strength and the impelling part of the story isn’t the slaying of the dragon, it’s in the story of the main character’s development of the courage to try.” - Will Kalif The Nine of Swords from The Llewellyn Tarot by Anna-Marie Ferguson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-5 monthly 0.5 2022-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8308776c-9b12-487c-a069-98b28ac3b291/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - It has been proven that the subconscious mind controls 95% of our lives. Meaning that the majority of our interactions, decisions and basic body functions are dominated by the instinctual brain activity that is not consciously aware to us. In this forgotten space of our individual spirits, we hold repressed memories, knowledge learned through experiences both positive and negative and desires we tuck away for fear of shameful discovery. Incredibly, the frequencies of the moon has the power to move your subconscious into the conscious. WHAT?! It’s true. This can be jarring, but if you know how to use this energy to your advantage, it can be incredibly illuminating. This week, be your own Moon and shed light on the deepest secrets that you possess. Notice your instinctual decision making as you move through your days and ask yourself, “where IS this coming from?” Take a cavernous journey into that place of discovery deep within and let your hidden content claw its way to the surface. You shouldn’t be afraid of the pieces of you that determine 95% of your life. Use each day this week to become acquainted with them - welcome them into your life and wear the power of the moon like a heavenly crown. “If the moon smiled, she would resemble you. You leave the same impression Of something beautiful, but annihilating.” - Sylvia Plath The Moon from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-cluster-for-the-holiday-season-ahead monthly 0.5 2022-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7834fd7b-1606-44b4-9f4b-2b1be16aa89e/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - A Cluster for the Holiday Season Ahead… - I felt compelled to pull four cards today with the holiday season in mind. What do we need to know as we enter the mad-frenzy of this next couple of months?!? I couldn’t help but laugh as these cards appeared. Family….oh, the joys and deep disappointments that await when it comes to family this season will amaze and astound. The truth is we will always feel like the tiny, vulnerable child longing for love and approval and this season will bring all of that to the surface as it has done over and over again each year. However, it is important to know that the power which you feel they hold over your experience is actually a choice you are making on your own. Their love is strong and true, but will not bend to meet your every expectation. Despite all of the question and doubts that arise for you this season, you can be certain that you have inherited who you are from the teachings of your family. Keep in mind that learning what not to do or who not to be is just as valuable as being guided in the right direction for self. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of family values, inclusion is not far off if you can recognize the strength and power of what has been handed down and find a sense of gratitude for who you have become. You may feel like you don’t have choices, but you ultimately get to choose how you will feel this season... “A dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it.” - Mary Karr “If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance.” - George Bernard Shaw The Page of Cups - The Emperor - The Empress - The Seven of Cups (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2022-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0ff9cead-2eb5-4923-9844-9d0757bffc09/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant - Reversed… - Who needs tradition when you can do it your own way?!? The theme of this weekend is to defy conventional habits with your own colorful and unique approach. Don’t let anyone tell you how it should be done - invent your own way and declare that it is so. Sift through any delineated truth and you will find doubt. All prescribed guidelines must be challenged. Rules?!? Break them. If something existing in your path doesn’t make sense, question it and keep questioning it until you figure out what the alternative is. There is always an alternative. It’s time for you to reclaim your personal understanding of the world around you. Become your own authority this weekend and do it with unbridled flair. “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” -Katherine Hepburn The Hierophant - Reversed. I don’t know what deck this is and I’m not following rules today, so it’s up to you to find it… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7b09412a-e8ac-4e48-ab0f-faa204464a1f/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords - Reversed… - Wake up, sleepyhead. You may feel inclined to retreat into stillness today and remove yourself from what is at hand, but this is not the time to drift away from your responsibilities. Rouse yourself and take a hold of one specific thought that is ready for action. Grab onto that idea and let it jar you from the idle rest you have succumb to. Use this thought as a weapon against your own lethargy. It’s time to motivate yourself. True balance, in your case, calls out for decisive measures. Take initiative by forcing yourself to accept one challenge set in front of you. Before you know it, you will be taking on so much more with ease and confidence. If you want that solid foundation of thought, time to leap up and take control. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” - Zig Ziglar The Four of Swords (Reversed) from the Deck that resides on Aunty Flo’s Website - still unidentified, but love the images https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/pbx37hkrkkaarntlhy2s8lms22bs55 monthly 0.5 2022-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/98950ae4-6845-4873-934d-dbeff4215856/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - In what ways did you smolder on this Wednesday? What struck a fire in your soul so strong that you felt driven to self protection? If you had been feeling lost, let the glowing embers of your impassioned heart point you on the path of your true direction. If you know exactly where you stand, let the fierceness of your determination draw a line in the smokey sand creating the boundaries you need to hold your ground. Those who try to cross you or that boundary are to be pitied. They will shake in fear and be in shock when they encounter the zealousness you exude in defense of your authentic journey. Own this defiance - you have earned it and you will prevail. Let your blaze be a warning and if they choose to ignore it….burn it all down. “The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.” - Howard Zinn The Nine of Wands from The Tarot De La Nuit - Artist Rendering on Deviant Art by Alexandra V. Bach https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-wands-reversed-amp-ten-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4163d5c-6810-40d9-8ba2-cccd9678fb06/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Two of Wands - Reversed &amp; Ten of Pentacles… - Happy Tuesday! I’ve decided to work with my Sacred Rose Tarot Deck a lot more in my practice, so you will be seeing more of these cards. Why, you ask? I was drawn to buy this deck almost 20 years ago while I was in New Orleans, one of my most favorite magical places and I was excited to get to know it. Strangely, when I started to use it, it felt distant to me and indecipherable - so I set it aside. I am called to return to this deck because, I have learned over the years that even the most shy and aloof friends are longing to be understood. Usually, the messages they have to share are even more impactful than you might expect. So, here goes… Decisions are tough when it comes to forming a bond that will help you to build toward a more fulfilling future. If you are caught in a place of indecision today regarding something or someone that you feel incredibly passionate about - a personal sacrifice must be made. Purity and love don’t always meet eye to eye and you understand that you cannot hold on to this idea much longer. Give of yourself knowing that the atonement will inspire warmth and radiant promise in the years ahead. Though it may feel a bit out of alignment, do what you must do now to harvest spun gold and splendor in your future. “Sacrifice is a part of life. It’s supposed to be. It’s not something to regret. It’s something to aspire to.” - Mitch Albom The 2 of Wands (Reversed) & the 10 of Pentacles from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/7ehpdspj977694bnalzt3r6cjf5kla monthly 0.5 2022-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/865f55e0-f565-45fe-bbcc-f60b8f86c287/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… - Happy Monday! Your life is full of opportunity. Don’t yet see or feel it? That may be because certain kinds of possibilities do not feel enticing to you in this moment. But, if you take hold of them and commit your self to discovering what level of excitement they may invite, perhaps your entire existence would light up with creativity and inspiration?!? Listen, powerful prospects may require you to take a chance on something you hadn’t thought of as useful or necessary. Grab hold of that shot in the dark and see what kind of hidden magic lives there. Growth requires action and transformation demands dedication. Take a risk and then foster it and you will be rewarded with growth of fortune. “To live, to truly live, we must be willing to risk. To be nothing in order to find everything. To leap before we look.” - Mandy Hale The Ace of Wands from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b41c60b0-45e6-4545-b9c1-3b0c1ebe65c0/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups - Reversed… - Life is, perhaps feeling a bit bittersweet for you right now? Listen up, my friends! This week you can either retreat inward, hiding from the world around you and throwing a HUGE pity party for what you currently lack, or you can open your eyes and heart to the sweet of the bitter and drink in the the remedy. Yes, this will be challenging and you will find yourself being selfishly drawn to the pain of what you are currently experiencing. But instead, see if you can accept it without allowing it to swallow you whole. If you choose to open yourself to the possibility of a different option, you will be able to see the fruitful potential that awaits you. Life doesn’t always hand us a cup of exactly what we want and need, but we can take what we are given and turn it in to something better. So, you feel like your dreams are being crushed?!? We also crush grapes to make wine…which vintage or varietal will you become this week?!? I assure you, your cup is half full. “Every box of raisins is a tragic story of grapes that could have been wine.” - Anonymous “What did the grape say when it was crushed? Nothing - it just let out a wine.” - Silly internet wine humor The 5 of Cups (Reversed) from the Lo Scarabeo Tarot Deck by Mark McElroy and Anna Lazzarinni https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/05bd2c76-9f9d-4145-aa3e-f846f5543ea7/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - King of Swords… - Fly into the weekend with focus and determination. You can carry even more responsibility than you think if you target your plan of action tonight and let your mind lead the way. To ensure a safe and easy journey, it’s always best to think ahead, so take sometime this evening to strategize before you launch and you will sail through any challenges with grace and calm. Also, others will notice and likely feel intimidated by your confident demeanor, which may be helpful to you in ways you don’t know yet. Surprise elements or even visitors may materialize, but if you are ready you will not veer off-course from all that you hope to accomplish. And, if you would rather detach from your obligations this weekend, hatch a plan for that too. There’s no better place to hide than in your own thoughts. Whatever you are up to, I hope the clarity you bring to it helps you to soar higher than you imagined! As we are beginning our approach to the holiday season, just a gleeful reminder that tarot readings AND tarot classes make uniquely magical gifts for loved ones. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/gift-a-reading & https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/in-the-cards-how-to-read-tarot-classgoods “Nothing is unreal as long as you can imagine like a crow.” - Munia Kahn The King of Swords from Oriens Tarot by Ambi Sun https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ck837wm92spgx8n64ldaknak43ggj4 monthly 0.5 2022-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/be81ade4-c0a1-411e-9e28-350789d1643d/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Cups… - I pulled this card and snapped this picture in the golden glow of sunup this morning. It filled me with reverence for all that the world has to offer. My day was incredibly busy and it consumed me, but I carried the thought of this card as a reminder to greet each challenge with a newness of spirit like the burnt orange dawn. Now that we have transitioned into the late night, I encourage you to take a look back on your last twenty four and recall how and where you found fullness of heart throughout your journey. If you could package all of those tiny delights and pour them into your dreams tonight, what sugary visions might you invite to swirl about in your senses? Perhaps this taste of possibility for a deeper sense of love is on the horizon. Sweet dreams - be sure to wake up early to catch that sunrise in your heart! “I rise to taste the dawn and find that love alone will shine today.” - Ken Wilber The Ace of Cups from The Lightseer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-reversed-colliding-with-the-four-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/676cfa85-4412-4f81-a889-c42865f7fed5/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands (Reversed) colliding with The Four of Pentacles… - Feeling super protective of your personal security? Your instincts to guard what you have right now are absolutely on target. There’s no reason to make any impulsive decisions or take action based on another’s passions. No matter how they instigate or persuade, you should safeguard the elements that are helping you to maintain self in this moment. Honestly, it’s likely that the pressure you are being subjected to has very different intentions than are being shared. In this effort you may be called to shield your income and savings OR even the things and people that keep you grounded and composed. No matter what coersian or challenges come charging in your direction from this wild, outside threat - stand your ground and solidify your own self preservation, like a Dragon guarding its treasure. “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” - Anonymous The Knight of Wands (Reversed) colliding with The 4 of Pentacles from The Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-amp-ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2022-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/db2d8302-077c-4386-917d-e46a23101e85/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands &amp; Ten of Cups… - The transition from Halloween Season into the heart of Fall can be very sentimental for me. There’s a certain kind of magic which October brings that fills me with energy, but also a reflective poetic nostalgia. My inner child surfaces to dream, play and dance under the October moon and I am hyper-alive. If you are like me, the abrupt end of it all leaves you feeling like you are saying goodbye to that tiny, hopeful tot until next year. But, the cards are urging us to take control of the romanticism and connect with the more vibrant colors of fall that will empower and inspire us. Let the changing landscape of radiant foliage heighten your senses and fuel your desire to start anew. Sure, you can stay connected to the deep and fulfilling world of that inner child, but take control of who you will become in this new season with fire and verve. Start by recognizing that good things aren’t meant to last forever, but can be used to advance toward a more powerful brilliance of existence. “Oh, if life were made of moments - even now and then a bad one….but, if life were only moments, then you’d never know you had one!” - The Baker’s Wife from Into The Woods (Stephen Sondheim) The King of Wands and The Ten of Cups from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6ade6981-5c11-4d86-9c5e-94666621d4ca/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - Happy Halloween, my spooky friends! This is the night where the veil is at it’s thinnest, so let your spirits roam free and invite in all that is hidden. And, if you are resistant, resign yourself to the revelry - it is a celebration of scariness, after all. What lurks within should be revealed this twilight. Nothing is more frightening than the unknown or the unseen, but you cannot deny that this brand of horror comes with a euphoric kind of thrill. There is so much that frightens us that is meant to be celebrated. So, in your revelry, welcome all ideas, things and creatures that terrify you and see what ghoulish surprises await there for you. Raise a glass to conjuring a deeper kind of magic on this night and into the winter season. “Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.” - Robert Bloch The Three of Ghosts from The Halloween Tarot by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2022-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5e55bf5b-8606-408a-bfa9-f55aef45c135/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands… - Get it together, witches! I’m flying in with some strong tarot tough-love for our week ahead. We don’t have to all agree, now, do we?!? BUT we must treat each other with respect and work together to conquer the task at hand. It’s so easy to let differences, big or small, get the best of what could be a truly magical outcome. DON’T. Have the insight to push beyond petty disagreements this week. If a full on fight erupts, remove yourself from it’s path - you do NOT need to become entrenched in the drama. There is so much potential here for an incredible end result, but the chaos of clashing personality threatens to burn it all down. While you may feel like you must stand your ground and fight, you will spoil the brew in process while you are distracted by anger and fear. Stay focused and unite! “Remember your words can plant gardens or burn whole forests down.” - Gemma Troy The Five of Wands from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Alba https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4cb4202-1b38-4607-8905-b33a7186506d/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Cups… - A past betrayal in love may materialize to spook you tonight. Whether they appear to you in person or in your dreams, that charmer of yore just won’t leave your psyche. They gallop in to inhabit your spirit with an undeniably empty feelings of regret, shame and loss. They may have squandered pieces of your heart in unimaginable ways, but try to resist the urge to let them hold court in your kingdom this evening. Banish them from your realm. And, if they refuse to vanish from your mind, figure out how you might use that moonlit sense of longing and despair to infuse your own twilight with deep romance. Turn what seeks to possess you into a desirous quest for dark beauty and personal mystique. Twist this narrative, so that you can be the haunt…not the haunted. “You’re like a living ghost, the way you haunt me.” - Ranata Suzuki The Knight of Cups from The Ghost Tarot Deck by Davide Corsi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-reversed-into-queen-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9ced80e7-c906-460c-8ecd-b52231ca1990/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups - Reversed into Queen of Wands… - This is a weekend to prowl with authority, whether you are going out to enjoy Halloween activities or staying in with friends and a scary movie. Even if the thought of it terrifies you, you don’t need to control your emotions - let them spill out as they wish. Share every shocking feeling with the world around you. Then use that sense of release to full the fire of your passion. I think once you have released all that you have been holding on to, you will know just how to take action in a motivating and fiery way. Whatever you are inspired to do, hold court in your pursuits with creative flare. Even if you just decide to stay in, let your imagination light up your solitude with ideas and activities. Water doesn’t always fuel fire, but on this twisted Halloween weekend, it may. Fully inhabit this concept and you won’t be disappointed, my friends. “The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” - Pamela Hansford Johnson The King of Cups (Reversed) into The Queen of Wands from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/3xxdfarj95x8l2nel48aly4bbmftk8 monthly 0.5 2022-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8e364c1a-8aaa-43e8-aaef-6ec983fe27eb/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - Pulling this card on a day when I have two Halloween Tarot Experiences for Uncommon Goods has filled me with excitement! The power of intuition is calling, so I decided to test it out right from the start of the day, by making a big prediction in hopes that it would manifest. On my way into the real-world job, I said to myself “Today I will welcome the prospect of a brand new project!” Then, when I got to work I told my colleagues that I foresaw a new project presenting itself today. Guess what…an email inquiry did come through. So, the High Priestess in you is encouraging you to evoke the thin veil of Halloween in honor of manifestation. What magic acquisitions would you like to predict? See it’s vividness with your third eye and voice it with absolute conviction through your throat chakra. The universe may surprise you with the realization of your prediction. And now, I predict that the energy of Halloween Tarot Experience will be off-the-charts tonight! High Priestess will magnify our collective insight and illuminate the true, wicked magic of the season! “Everyone is born with psychic abilities. It’s just a matter of knowing how to tap into them.” - Julian Offray de la Mettrie The High Priestess - Tarot Art by Craftea on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xwcaks3e7bjcyzwlzs52btj3gnrzmx monthly 0.5 2022-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/352153ef-e412-4fed-99ac-c382230c182c/IMG_8710.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - As we draw nearer to Halloween, we can become overtaken by an inclination toward indulgence and over-exertion. Let’s face it, any holiday or celebration can bring out bacchanalian tendencies in all of us. But, today we should use all of that eerie, fall energy to calm our spirits and connect to sense of flow. How might you find the balance you desperately need? It could be a simple as eating more greens to prepare for the inevitable candy overload. Or perhaps you need to initiate one special fall activity for self for every two that is required of you by others? Maybe a day of rest with a scary book will refuel you enough to ready you for the overwhelming commitments you have on the calendar in the next few weeks. Stop bobbing for apples and set up some guidelines to help you through. Think of this adventure as an exciting way to cast your own spell for personal wellbeing. An easier circulation of what you need, what you want and what is required will put your mind at ease so you can claim full enjoyment from the rest of the spooky season! “I’m glad I’m in a world where there are Octobers.” - LM Montgomery Temperance Cat - Tarot Art by Joanna Nelson Studio https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-meets-the-fool-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fe936e30-f5f6-432c-a7cc-3f7247a94541/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles meets The Fool (Reversed)… - There is someone in your life that knows exactly how to turn you upside down. They have the uncanny power to keep you moving in a powerful direction, but they can make you feel like you are dangling on an unknown and dangerous precipice. This is energy you both hate and crave. The need for each other is undeniable, but the constant guessing is driving you both mad. This beautiful chaos - this push and pull - is like being caught in an entrancing spell. You are opposites, yet so very deliciously the same. You wonder where this is all headed, but do you actually want to know? There is some strange and bewildering reason for your connection and you will unravel it’s mystery eventually, but for now throw caution to the wind and toss and turn in the heart pounding exhilaration of your shared incantation. If you survive each other, you will one day have quite a tale to tell. “What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame, but something wild to run with.” - Robert Brault The Knight of Pentacles & The Fool (Reversed) from the Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-knives-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d4f7402b-b82d-49fd-804b-b5a208cb6e46/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Knives (Reversed)… - Monday is greeting you with trepidation and alarm. There is so much ghoulishness on your mind today! You may feel an irresistible urge to take action, but please do not make any rash decisions. Maintain a somber and pallid demeanor - do not slice so quickly at the unfamiliar and unforgiving threats that surround you. If you spin into a reactive approach, the consequences of your response will cut even deeper than the predicament you face. So, let it all haunt you a bit more, as scary as that sounds, and you may find a more proactive solution hidden in the middle of all of the chaos. Sometimes, you just need to sit in the cloudy doubt of it all and ponder life’s dilemmas, trusting there is a way out. “Only the wise possess ideas; The greater part of mankind are possessed by them.” - Samuel Taylor Coleridge The Knight of Knaves (Reversed) from The Vampire Tarot by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/14525fbf-99bf-4ccd-8a9c-06553c2bfc4a/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles… - Feeling a bit cursed at the start of your week? You may experience an unexpected sense of hopelessness and despair creep in, especially when it comes to your personal security and financial wellbeing. No matter what wicked spell has been cast on your soul, it’s important to recognize that you can pull yourself out of this desperate trance. Support is always nearby if you need it and you hold the necessary magic within to transform your outlook. In the spirit of Halloween, it’s time for you to cast a counter-hex. First, recognize and accept the sorcery that is being offered to you from the universe, then hatch a plan to reverse that curse. How can you use the gifts you do have to expel all of the darkness you feel inside? Once you rid yourself of that paralyzing feeling, you will be able to build upon the abundance being offered in a way that will allow you to have the wealth that you crave. Dispel the spell and invite enchantment! “That was her magic - she could still see the sunset even on those darkest days.” - Atticus The Five of Pentacles from The Mermaid Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Julie Dillon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2022-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1c822a92-87d7-4861-acd8-03cda6686893/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Pentacles… - This weekend, step into a lush night-garden of your own making. The dark hours are yours for the taking! What nocturnal treasures have you been working hard to bring into fruition? This is the weekend they will blossom under the silvery moon. You have been hard at work manifesting this opportunity for nighttime pleasures. Ignite all five senses and enlist your extrasensory perception to be sure that you claim the full experience of them. Don’t for a second believe that you are not deserving of the rewards you claim. You have made these moments possible for yourself, so be sure to take advantage of every juicy gift being offered. Have a delectable adventure dancing among the many flavors that are available on what will be a hauntingly memorable weekend in October. “Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” - Dumbledore The Seven Of Pentacles from Tarot of a Moon Garden by Karen Marie Sweikhardt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pumpkins-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b3f19931-b1b5-41e5-aec3-49b10fb75584/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pumpkins (Pentacles)… - Collaboration is key to crafting the perfect pumpkin. But, seriously, germination can be quite challenging for all manner of gourds and humans. Take advantage of all of the spirits you have lingering about you to aid you in your endeavor and don’t be afraid to be that companion, seen or unseen, to another who is striving toward maturation. Do not dismiss a helping hand and do not discount your own contributions to another person’s achievements. Guidance, support and encouragement are the trifecta of team success, but can also be the building block for an individual’s chance to broaden and magnify. If a companion advances toward their goal or dream, this only signifies that you have the opportunity to as well. Help to lift each other up and so much can be accomplished. Take this thought into your dreams tonight and ask, “What more can be realized if collaboration is fueling our growth?” Sweet dreams, my pumpkins! “Vital to quality of life is the ability to work together, learn from each other and help each other grow.” - Stephen R. Covey The Three of Pumpkins (Pentacles) from the Halloween Tarot by Karin Lee and Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33317be5-f9a8-4f6c-9b9a-943c5c2ff975/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Lately, I’ve been experiencing some pretty potent dreams - have you? Many of these visions have been infused with darkness and mystery. Some have felt eerily lucid in moments. Perhaps it’s the thin veil of October awakening our senses and connected us to the world beyond this one. Or maybe it’s our own psyche calling out to us = trying to send us a message. I decided to ask the deck for more information on the strange hypnotism of our sleeping mind’s imaginings. What kind of insight should we be searching for in this maze of shadows? The answer from my deck was the King of Cups. It seems we are working through some internal, emotional turmoil we have hidden away in the blackest corners of our hearts. Perhaps this is so we can maintain control over our emotional power in waking life? Sometimes emotional maintenance happens in the subconscious realm without us even knowing. If we are to take a deeper look into these visions, we must pay attention to how we feel - when falling asleep, when in a dream state and just upon waking. Rest assured, the diabolical fantasies that have inserted themselves into our hibernation are working toward our ultimate good. Once we truly understand the core of it, we will rise above in ways we hadn’t thought possible. “Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity.” - Kahlil Gibran King of Cups - Tarot Art by Unknown internet Artist- Bwahahahahahaha…. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-reversed-amp-the-nine-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/90a4ead5-0974-4ec5-a11b-52de5d5a35e9/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups - Reversed &amp; The Nine of Pentacles - Reversed… - On this Two Card Tuesday, it’s time to stop clinging to disappointments and to just let them fall away. It is such a let down when you share of yourself deeply for the benefit of another only to find that you, your feelings and your efforts are dismissed and in some cases totally ignored. Not only is it frustrating, but it can really hurt your feelings in ways you hadn’t expected. You can harden your heart and promise that you will never share of self so openly again or you can accept that this person or circumstance is just not ready or willing to see the specialness you have to offer them and let the pain of it drift away. Similarly, we all have moments when our diligent labour does not reap the rewards and benefits we deserve. It’s so easy to just default to anger in this moment. You can blame the person, the situation, the world at large, but the hard truth is sometimes you just don’t get the things you deserve. You can hold onto your grievances and let the resentment build up inside, or you can say, “Welp - that sucked” and let it drift away. The trees in Fall send us very clear messaging - you must let go of that which is not serving you, move through the vulnerability and take the time to regenerate in order to grow. It all starts with shedding your dead leaves. “Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation.” - Eric Hoffer The Six of Cups (Reversed) and The Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/42z6rezya6cc2dtachgdt6faz55t58 monthly 0.5 2022-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/156d77d2-32ec-4456-a019-b1b89f4327ed/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The magical love of The Empress comes prancing in on this Monday to remind us to take the time to connect with the natural world around us. I know that the pace of life can swirl you into a distracted trance and consume your full attention, but here she is, staring us down quietly to say, “stop, breathe and enjoy the wonder of the world around you.” Often when I pull this card, I find it is a gentle reminder to reconnect with the enchantment of the earth that is always available, but often dismissed or unseen. Take the time today to wander through a mystical forest (even if it is only in mind) and experience the clean, crisp air as it dances through the falling leaves. Embrace the quiet peace of this imagining and she may just dart out and grace you with her presence. Once contact has been made, you will start to notice the grace of the earth a bit more and the energy in your day will shift and expand. Tune in to her commanding and awe-inspiring love and you will not be disappointed. “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” - Thich Nhat Hanh The Empress - Tarot Art by Art of Tranifer on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/699f58b3-f6d2-45d2-b04f-98eb7ce41256/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - Justice - Reversed… - Right? Wrong? Who knows anymore. Imbalance glides in this week to challenge us to a life re-assessment. It’s time to reconsider recent decisions that we made based on our personal value system. Sometimes, we are not right. What?!? Yes, I said it. In fact, when we are not right, we are wrong. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but we have made choices that will come back to haunt us this week. As we question our ideals and values, it is important not to fear this discord, but recognize, accept and admit that we were wrong. You will feel turned upside down, you will resist the frightening sight of your personal defeat, you will try to run and hide, but don’t. Don’t become an apparition of yourself by retreating from the truth of it all. Use the scary appearance of correctness to grow and learn and step into a more fully realized version of self - a self that is not afraid to confront past mistakes and claim responsibility. A self that is recalibrating toward a different and courageous truth. “There is no wrong time to do the right thing.” - Charles M. Blow Justice (Reversed) from the Ghost Tarot Deck by Davide Corsi https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2022-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7bd15b9e-195e-4ac9-9435-1a4b92929f65/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords… - Good evening, my pretties. Seems something messy went down for you and you may find yourself reeling in the energy of it’s wake. But, why? When life splatters trauma and stress all over your path, you can let it terrorize your mind and habituate your dreams, or you can take a stand against this demon. It may be true that your situation feels like mayhem, you can let that mayhem invade your mind and wreak bloody havoc, or you can expel your dark and chaotic thoughts and free up your mind for better things. None of us have time for sleepless nights. And your dreams should be a a beautiful escape, not a place for you to circle in agonizing disturbances. Anxiety is a monster, it’s true. But, you can exorcise this fiend or welcome it. I think, no matter what the cause it, it’s best not to hold space for it in your mind or spirit. It is a definite challenge, but it begins with a mere choice. Sweet dreams, my pretties! “Often we wish to be exorcised of demons we ourselves have allowed house room.” - Sheri S. Tepper The Nine of Swords from The 78 Tarot Astral - Tarot in Space - Card by Jessica Perner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2022-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/215881b8-01d6-48ad-8ea6-9249ec259307/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords… - This weekend, unravel in a darkly beautiful way. Peel away the outer layers of preconceived ideas and understanding. Imagine that every moment you encounter is a new chance to learn, absorb and grow. If every experience is unknown to you, how might your gorgeously blank spirit approach each one? If you didn’t have to know or even care to know, then maybe that knowledge would materialize for you like a mesmerizing fog. Allow yourself to be completely unencumbered and float through the weekend’s encounters with gloaming curiosity. Let the mystery of life entrance you and choose to become a mystery to all you encounter. No judgements, no notions and no concern for should and shouldn’t - Just beguiling openness of mind and soul. Perhaps, ignorance can be bliss? “Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Knave Of Stakes (Page of Swords) from The Vampire Tarot by Robert Place https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2022-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e480ce86-f4b9-48fc-a56b-53533cd2f6b3/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Magician - Reversed… - Lost your spark? Take a close look at the people around you who seem to be running the show, because you are being manipulated. That dip in energy - that second guessing of self is not of your own making this time. There is one person that holds great power over you and those around you, but is not actually who or what they claim to be. Their actions may seem innocent to you on the surface, but they have their own electrifying agenda and you are the experiment they have set their sights on. Don’t let them drain you of your potential. Don’t let them zap the life out of you with their selfish actions. Rise up. You can overpower them and, quite frankly, terrify them, because your personal promise is what they seek to claim. If you haven’t figured out who this is yet, flip the switch that will shed a shocking amount of light on the monster they truly are. Exposing them may just be enough to send them running in fear. “Beware for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” - Mary Shelley, Frankenstein The Magician - Art from the Gothic Halloween Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/eaf5ffd4-b715-4e5b-b0e8-5a1dd227176a/IMG_8609.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - Your feelings matter and can be the key to a greater vision for the future of many. What?!? No, truly. Powerful leadership doesn’t mean taking control and just telling everyone what to do. It’s more than just setting guidelines and making rules. Feel your way to what is truly necessary to expand in all directions. Listen and really connect with those who are working for you and around you to understand their feelings and needs. Be sensitive to the emotional energy that emerges within yourself and others as you strategize a more focused vision. This can inform a more holistic way of moving forward. Your impact can flow in ways you hadn’t even thought, if you decide to lead with compassion and kind heartedness. You don’t have to make a splash - let your ideas ripple and absorb what it’s like to be truly loved and respected in your leadership role. “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” - Dalai Lama The King of Cups from The Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-the-high-priestess-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7eddbcf5-7cf2-4a68-9605-efcf2b3f98b2/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles - The High Priestess (Reversed)… - It’s two card Tuesday and on this Tuesday, we are haunted with the idea that we would like to be so much more than we are in this very moment. But, sometimes, we just aren’t all knowing and we need to reconnect to an uncluttered and uncomplicated version of self. What do you have in this moment that is the most basic reflection of you personal magic? If you were to center your attention on this tiny, but precious spark, what might you learn about your potential for advancement that you have been missing? How can you strip away all the bigger ideas of what and who you should be to harness a more sincere and focused connection to that light within? If you take the time to connect to the innocence and joy of who you are in this very moment, ideas on how to deepen your light will come to you, The expectations placed upon you by self and others is a distraction. Focus your thoughts and feelings on the beautiful simplicity of self magic and trust that light within. “When you start focusing on yourself, magic also starts focusing on you.” - Sania Abbas The Page of Pentacles and the High Priestess (Reversed) from the Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/eb11666b-55d9-4573-8e3d-ffc710ab0096/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Happy to be back on dry land and connecting my feet to the ground once more! And even more excited to bring you this message from the Ten of Pentacles today…It’s time to ground yourself and grow roots that will bring you the sparkling abundance and fulfillment you seek. Sometimes we get clouded in the idea that we cannot have what we want and need. Or even worse, that we are somehow undeserving. What?!? I say nope. Today, connect with the spirits in the natural world that want you to succeed - that fill your every step with beauty and support. If you listen close enough they are whispering to you to ground yourself and just believe. Take a minute today to stand in the grass and imagine that you are a a giant tree that has deep roots which are nourished by the light in center of the planet. You’ve grown so much over the years and continue to stretch, you are wise, strong and have learned to bend with the wind to stabilize your spirit. What more is out there for you? Sun, sky, community? Keep reaching - the hidden spirits in nature will continue to guide you toward fulfillment. Now, this week, go out and GROW! “There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” - Minnie Aumonier The Ten of Pentacles from the Ghosts and Spirits Tarot Deck by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-weekend-full-of-cards monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7e91f277-5ad3-413a-a43e-d62974cda8e1/IMG_8445.JPG Card Of The Day - A weekend full of cards… - I’m setting out on a sail! And, because my wi-fi may be dicey, I’m setting you up with a spread through Sunday! Kinda fun to look at it like this….Seems like this weekend we are longing to free ourselves from a kind of web we are caught in… All cards from my Tarot of Mystical Moments Deck by Catrin Welz-Stein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/863c87db-a71a-499c-9443-64fe06f34afa/IMG_8446.JPG Card Of The Day - A weekend full of cards… - Thursday is our day to TAKE, not give. You need to be selfish to declare your own personal freedom. Set your personal rescue plan into action by taking what you most need and not caring about giving in return. You deserve it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/91ae3816-5445-4ecc-9ce6-d35365f1841c/IMG_8447.JPG Card Of The Day - A weekend full of cards… - Friday - You don’t need help on this mission to establish balance. Other people may have good intentions, but they will only get in your way. Do it alone and know that you have everything you need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1075d6d1-f187-4c45-8033-916d7bf9ad31/IMG_8448.JPG Card Of The Day - A weekend full of cards… - Saturday is for strategizing. Re-align the players in your game of chess. Some people may need to be told where they stand in your world and others should be moved where you want them to be. You are in control, so take the lead. All is fair in love and war, my friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a70071e8-ac68-4e53-9433-c87db56b30cb/IMG_8449.JPG Card Of The Day - A weekend full of cards… - Sunday you will feel the sweet release and the darkness you have been shrouded in will fall away! Enjoy cleaning yourself of the cobwebs that were ensnaring you. Rejoice with devilish glee! You will be able to start your week on Monday with a more powerful, but open existence! “Freedom, in any case, is only possible by struggling for it.” - Albert Einstein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1cbc3a85-7be0-4596-94d5-1114655f1019/collage.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups - Reversed… - There is a lot of emotional energy churning underneath the surface with you right now, but I think it’s best right now to keep it to yourself. Go ahead and brood - let this phase of deep feelings be what it wants to be. However, you don’t have a handle on it just yet and you know it. If you lead from the heart in this moment, it could be risky. You don’t want to put your personal or professional relationships in jeopardy because you are a moody mess. I guess that was a little harsh, but we’re all allowed to be emotional. I don’t think you should diminish your feelings. In fact, I think you should swim in the deep ocean of them - let them overtake you. But, do not lead with them and definitely do not project them on others. Why would you want to share this delicious blue anyway? Own it, but refrain from letting it contaminate your interpersonal exchanges. I think it’s safe to say, you are going through something. Take the time you need, but be careful not to drag those you love into the dark waters with you. “Don’t let your mood dictate your manners.” - Anonymous The King of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2022-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/736a2203-e03a-48d7-9f38-e2bedca4a97c/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles… - I think because it’s October AND it’s super grey, foggy and rainy here on the East Coast, I am feeling very Gothic today. Deliciously Gothic. What better way to read the card than from the Gothic Vampire Deck. On this mystical and entrancing Tuesday, you deserve to begin your own dark fairytale. When we think of Vampire Folklore, the tastiest moments of the stories are when the protagonist finally succumbs to the spell being cast upon them and gives in to complete transformation. What ecstasy calls to you in the silvery moonlight? What have you been repeling that might bring you everlasting abundance? How might you give in just a little to the idea of bliss, because if you do, it will grow and multiply over time. So, don’t resist today - let your mind, heart and spirit give in to get more. It may hurt a little, but you will be rewarded. “I can awaken things inside of you that have been sleeping all your life.” - Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries The Nine of Skulls (Pentacles) from the Tarot of Vampyres by Ian Daniels https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/caae0cf4-af2b-45ef-b6d7-474efc4ee155/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Some people might say the Page of Cups is emotionally immature, but others might see the page as emotionally explorative. Remember when you were a kid on your first trip to the beach? How every single detail of your experience held fascinating wonder? The expansiveness of the location made you feel like you were flying. The smell of the ocean wakened your tiny mind and the spray of the sea made you feel tingly all over your arms and legs. The roar of the waves might have frightened you a tiny bit, but the sand was filled with endless opportunity for play. And, when you discovered that tiny little seashell, it was like digging up a hidden precious jewel! What if, you approached all of your relationships in this way? Think of the excitement of acquiring this brand of “emotional immaturity”. Friends, family, lovers can be rediscovered and the secret treasure they have to offer can be revealed to you. Might be worth a try - who knows - it could be thrilling to get lost in the ocean of another person you thought you knew… “If we are to use our minds rightly, we must live in an attitude of constant openness and learning.” - Dallas Willard The Page of Cups from the Soul’s On Fire Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/edb6662c-e7e4-46b8-9db2-7f677e3e9bb2/collage-115.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Swords… - This week will present challenges. But, the demons we face are ones that we choose to create. Our own dark thoughts can infect us like a frightening virus (too soon?). The mind is funny that way - it spins fantastical stories about self and others - stories that crown our heads with fear and clutter our minds with confusion. Sometimes this internal chaos can infiltrate our inner psyche and take up residence in the most sensitive corners of our hearts. At this point, it’s best that we sift through it all to understand that which is simply not true and remove it from our bodies. In short, don’t let your worries overtake you. The unknowing is the scary part. Take the very courageous steps needed to get to the truth. And, that which is untrue - cleanse from your bloodstream, so you can properly heal. There is strength in reclaiming your mental and emotional health. “Stare at the dark too long and you will eventually see what isn’t there.” - Anonymous The Three of Swords from The Super Punch Tarot - Art by Brigid Ashwood https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a3kzjz9bhrt9857jtyk2yj7k2jxh5e monthly 0.5 2022-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a975e10a-5a6f-40a4-bf55-386f17ccae10/collage-114.png Card Of The Day - The World… - October 1st greets us at the door and slyly invites us to cross over the threshold and step into fall with ghoulish glee. October is a magical month - the air crisps, the nights creep in earlier to haunt us with darkness and, whether or not you believe it to be true, the veil thins closening us to the world beyond. If one believes in this, they can feel it in the air all around them and use it to their advantage. If one doesn’t believe in this, the dark nights allow for deeper rumination, which may be allowing them to receive messages without knowing that they are. Either way, you, I, them - we ALL hold the key to crafting a delicious and purposeful October for ourselves and others. Are you going to accept the invitation that is being offered and step into the unknown world of this season? Invitaion is yours. You decide! I have already dressed the house and pulled out my favorite October deck - The Haunted House Tarot (featured here). If you want to celebrate with your cards this month - enroll in the Halloween Tarot Experience (led by yours truly) on Uncommongoods.com. Also - fancy a reading? A Halloween Tarot Greeting for a friend? I’m here at your service - just give me a shout. tarotwithholly@gmail.com. Celebrate in style and make this month frightfully wonderful! “The veil is thin, the time grows near. Your ancestors voices come through clear - it may not be what you want to hear. But, listen close and take their lead - it may be what you need.” - Susan Reynolds The World from The Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c1619757-aad3-41eb-85c0-1aaa4273dd0d/collage-113.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - This weekend take control by strategizing. Utilize those ideas in you mind to envision a long term plan for your future. Soar into your own power by creating the time to cut through the chaos and think ahead. You know what it is you want and how to execute it, but it’s time to map it out for yourself with grand and colorful detail. The more specific you are in your perception of what will be, the more likely you are to execute that dream with focus and strength. Inhabit your spirit by making the space and time in which to pinpoint exactly how to manifest all that you desire. Strategize with clarity of target and let the wind lead you to it. “Tactics without strategy is the noise before the defeat.” -Sun Tzu The King of Swords by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/7lyarz5g8sr3rjs4yyktf3sb43nr82 monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b8174cbe-3103-4d17-bd30-dc4d8e8a4e20/collage-112.png Card Of The Day - The World… - Moon. Sun. Planet Earth. A circle has no end and no beginning. We often get stuck in the linear and forget about just how circular life can be. In fact, the eyes you see the world around you with are a series of perfect circles! If you were to truly use those optic orbs view the world through a lens of everlasting connectedness, how does the landscape of your personal expectations change? Tonight, think of all of the moments in your life that you might describe as “full circle moments”. They were magical because you appreciated all of the elements that surrounded you in that instant - the past, present and future perfectly aligning in an undefined perfect positioning. The end felt like the beginning and the beginning reflected the end and there you were directly in the middle of it, dancing with joy! When you truly think about it, though, All moments prior directed you to that place in time and that place in time was propelling you, still, into the future. So you see, it’s a great night to open yourself up to the incredible realization that you are exactly where you are supposed to be and the universe is encircling you with support, protection, wisdom and love at every single turn. “In the particular is contained the universal.” - James Joyce The World from the Kazanlar Tarot by Emil Kanzalar https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/535cc2cb-0fed-4417-8ee9-2950ed0f0f86/collage-111.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Even in the darkest of moments, you have an inner glow that encircles your heart and shines a light on your way forward. When the world twists and turns without warning and you find yourself lastly wandering through shady territory connect with that refulgent energy that you harbor within. Sometimes outside influences can become a barrier between you and your own spark, so it’s important to know exactly when to rebel against outside threats. Yes, breaking the rules is called for. I think you feel that this might be your moment to rise up and direct yourself anew. Let that incandescent glow absorb the reality of your situation. It will whisper to you the secret of personal advancement. Then charge ahead with the spirit of a young warrior and leave the darkness behind you. “No degree of worldly darkness can extinguish the glow of a soul’s inner light.” -Wes Fesler The Knight of Wands from the Haunted House Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-reversed-devil-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2dcd8644-0f72-4dad-8934-d06757d5b1e3/collage-110.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands (Reversed) - Devil (Reversed)… - Is it possible you have become entrenched in a “good” time with some “good” people who are not so good? They seem to have ensnared you with their charismatic charm and empty promises of what is to come. Release yourself from the obligation of being at the center of what they are offering. I know it’s nice to feel like you are a part of something, but you should NOT be made to feel like you will be ostracized or miss out if you can’t or won’t. FOMO can be overwhelming, but FOMO when you are in a toxic environment is downright hurtful and abusive. So, no matter how they draw you in, remind yourself it’s alright to say “Nope - not this time.” without regret or shame. In fact, today is a great day for you to rethink your boundaries in this situation and free yourself from their control before it spirals into craziness. Don’t let yourself be manipulated or controlled. Repeat after me “Nope - not this time.” “No thank you.” “That sounds like fun, but I have other commitments.” and finally, “NO”. “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who benefitted from you having none.” - Unknown The 4 0f Wands (Reversed) into The Devil (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2022-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33e4775d-efaf-4ae6-95d7-83e9cf89d572/collage-109.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles… - On this magical Monday, you may have to invite the magic in! Truly, when it comes to manifesting the fairytale version of your life, it’s not enough to wish, dream and hope like they do in all the storybooks and Disney movies. You must be open to using what you already have at your disposal to encourage the advancement you truly long for. It’s not a lie that magic is everywhere. So, take a look around and see what wonders are already available to you! Let those sparkling gems enhance the dream at the core of your being. Encourage the magic to multiply and dance through your world with awe. Inspire yourself by welcoming the enchantments that exist just for you. I promise, by the end of this Monday, you will feel like you are living in a secret garden full of abundance! Hello, magic - come on in! “Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend.” - Sarah Ban Breathnach The 9 of Pentacles from The Tarot of Younger Self by Sushila Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-3 monthly 0.5 2022-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b5b59232-e768-4516-b77e-2c70258c4090/collage-108.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - Hoping to make a big, colorful splash this week? Step up and take control of the circus! You may not see it now, but you hold the power within to be in charge of even the wildest of situations. Structure will be incredibly important for your success this week. In fact, having a clear and steadfast perimeter in which to work, will allow you to really take creative liberties within those guidelines. So, begin by setting some strong protocols for others to follow. Your ground rules will actually establish a sense of ease for those around you, ensuring that they are even more productive. So, get organized, plan ahead and be ready to delegate with absolute authority. Stay committed to keeping everyone (even self) on target. Move the show along with fearless commanding and innovative leadership. Dominate the week ahead and you will be rewarded with admiration, appreciation and undying respect. “Honey - If crazy had a ringmaster, I’d be holding the whip.” - E.A. Gottschalk The Emperor from The 78 Tarot Carnival - Cirque Du Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card-a-message-from-the-thunder-storm monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c34cd95-3144-41be-a70a-2c4e3f3e34a5/collage-107.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card (A message from the Thunder Storm)… - I woke up this morning in the middle of a very conversational thunder storm and knew I had to pull a card right away. When Mother Nature has a lot to say, it’s best to engage her with a magnetically charged question. So, I asked “How can we use the energy of this rain to our advantage? What is this storm meant to wash away?!” I had my BF pull from my most dark deck and, since he is always fearful of pulling the Death Card, he said “I bet it’s the Death Card”. And, it was. AHHHH! So, he’s all freaked out, but I am not surprised, because when you have a strong connection with your cards, these “coincidental” messages are naturally occurring and have nothing to do with “coincidence”. ANYWAY, a magical start to the day and the messaging is strong and clear. The rainy day is calling to us to face our most paralyzing fears. If you are strangely resistant to something or someone one - it’s time to let that fear drain away by confronting it. Even just acknowledging it and making a plan to move through it is an electrifying option. Go deep - go dark and use the lightning in your mind and spirit to illuminate the terror that must be addressed. Then, scare the living daylights out of that fear by walking through it with openness and excitement. Have an enthralling day! “It’s not the roaring thunder that smites, but the silent lightening.” - Ivan Panin The Death Card from The Dark Wood Tarot by the Magical Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9b7760f4-ff4a-4752-bbcd-1218a5178487/collage-106.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups - Reversed… - You have been feeling a little low on energy - depleted of your spark. Well, today is an excellent time to RECHARGE! Do you remember your favorite video game when you are on a magical quest but almost ran out of lives? And then you find that golden chalice or sparkly coin that allows you to regenerate instantaneously and keep moving toward your goal? You are not at the end of this particular quest - you are right in the middle, so it’s time to find that prize. What is the secret juice or special sauce that will help you to recover and revive your spirit? Your inner battery is ready for a little magic, so discover that thing that will fill you with motivation, inspiration and LIFE. Reach for it - jump hurdles if you have to (Mario did and that strange man in Pitfall was swinging over caverns!). Let yourself feel the power of rejuvenation. Revive, restore and renew your spark! (Cue the Ms. Pacman music) “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” - Robin Williams The Five of Cups (Reversed) from the Fairytale Tarot Deck by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0f74861d-0a51-4583-b175-d8b3efe416d1/collage-105.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands - Reversed… - You have a feeling building up under the surface - a kind of mysteriously undefined, fiery passion. This creative restlessness is exciting, but also frustrating. What to do with it?!? In what direction should you let it lead you?!? You don’t have to know right away. Live in the strange yearning of it - let it burn deep inside until you cannot take the heat any longer. This inner spark of passion will grow in a way that ignites a journey which will surprise and amaze you. Sit in the uncomfortable pyre for now feeling directionless - fan the flames and wait for the right moment. Impulsively you will know when to charge ahead and just what path to take. “I love the unknown. I love the discovery of what will be happening and just kind of sitting back and not knowing.” - Jennifer Aniston The Knight of Wands from The Labyrinth Tarot by Luis Royo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1439849f-d7c2-414b-b574-6560fb684a4f/collage-103.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Cups - Reversed… - Here’s a tricky question for you - take a moment to review the day - how much of your day’s activities and experiences really filled you heart and fueled your passions?!? On the outside, life is quite cute…but cute is not exactly compelling, is it?!? Your creature comforts are useful, but only to a point. The surface encounter of fulfillment doesn’t really move you anymore. You can let it all spill away and throw a pity party that will look to others as a basic call for sympathy and attention… or you can take the time this week to make some needed changes that will lead you toward realization of wholeness.Tonight - let the sappy, colorful ideas that you present to the world about self satisfaction melt away like crayons in the sun. You don’t need those fake colors anymore. Empty your mind and heart of who you want to be perceived as being. Ask the night sky to fill you with space and expansiveness. Ready yourself to dream a deeper, more enriching version of who you can be. Close your eyes and drift into this mysterious vision. When you wake, write down your first thoughts about what would fulfill you. Let this missive explain to you who you really are. Now, spend the rest of a the week, mapping out a plan to obtain it. Sweet dreams and let this challenge be an inspirational start to your week! “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” - Carl Jung The 9 of Cups (Reversed) - Art by Vera for the Art Collaboration on Behance https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ek8fr59a8k8hsyle6aa3yc3zgxedac monthly 0.5 2022-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5cebd31a-a8b1-4444-8c15-c964cdaf6701/collage-102.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - When re-arranging our priorities and looking for a new and greater sense of self to emerge, it can be quite inspirational to turn to the natural world for guidance. There’s undeniable messaging that emanates from the trees in our path, the sky overhead, the animals that surround us and the very air we breathe. You might say their secret guidance is hidden in plain sight. Today, make yourself aware of how you inhabit the ecosystem around you. Listen, feel and absorb the mysterious song of the universe and try to sing a chorus or two. What you imagine for self might need a little connection with this ephemeral tune - the distant call of the birds, the deliciously exciting electric boom of a thunderstorm, the roaring of the ocean waves. Let’s face it - natures sheds and regenerates much like we do, so when it seems like change is insurmountable or you are feeling a little stuck, let the sound of the falling leaves or the rippling current be a reminder that change is your birthright and you are free to call upon it whenever you choose. Feel your destiny as a magical thing that exists in this moment all around you, rather than an unreachable destination. Let the natural world be your pulse. “Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein The Judgement Card - Tarot Art Print by Linda Ravenscroft https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/133efd1e-6e5a-4a5d-860b-64a7acf9153a/collage-102.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fate - Reversed… - What goes around comes around. This weekend you may be feeling a little bit of the heat as you find yourself dangling on the downside of the wheel of life. It’s ok to lay low and just absorb what you are receiving with careful consideration. It’s not fun to experience life’s lows, but it’s imperative that you find the message and meaning that is hiding underneath it all. Knowing how to claim responsibility for where you find yourself will allow you to work toward a twist and turn in the right direction as you move forward. But for now, cling to the underpinnings of your situation and recognize that, while you don’t always have control over the ups and downs of existence, you have been and continue to be a contributing influence to the fortune of self and others as you spin. “Realize that everything connects to everything else.” - Leonardo DaVinci The Wheel of Fate/Fortune - Artists Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/61f2f9d2-f906-47be-91c0-939809331409/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords… - Listen, I know you feel caught between - stuck in a moment of indecision. BUT you know you know the answer. Deep within, the direction is clear. It’s just a matter of unearthing the clarity that is buried underneath. If you can, find a moment today to hover - suspend yourself above that which surrounds you. Don’t let external distractions confuse or disorient you. Close your eyes and dig deep in the soil of self. Keep digging until you find that treasured answer. It’s there - I promise. “At the center of your being you know the answer. You know who you are and you know what you want.” - Lao Tzu The Two Of Swords - Artist rendering by Thalia Took https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-5 monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7507fb6b-1d6e-4a91-83fc-ae859a718535/collage-99.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles… - So, if you are east coast based like me, have just experienced a stunning harvest moon appear as a silent but powerful “goodbye” to summer. Now, you are starting to feel the air turn crisper and the wind whispers to you for change.. The energy of fall is calling to you and potential for something different is on the horizon. But this potential isn’t just of the external variety. There is a piece of you that has been haunted by the idea of of real growth and germination. Perhaps your tired soul is recognizing that you need more space in your world? Or maybe your inner child feels corrupted and neglected. At night, your dreams may be filled with nonsensical and dizzying visions - a kind of messaging you are having trouble deciphering. What looms over you is your own psyche motivating you towards more - more of what?!? You get to decide, my haunted friends. But the time is now to prepare a space for it and allow it to possess you. “It is a good idea to be alone in a garden at dawn or dark, so that all it’s shy presences may haunt you and possess you in a reverie of suspended thought.” - James Douglas The Seven of Pentacles from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-reversed-the-magician monthly 0.5 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7c0e0344-5342-4fe1-b3ed-7588bc2b592e/collage-98.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands (Reversed) - The Magician… - This feels like a Two-Card-Tuesday-Dose-of-Reality “Smack Down”! You can’t always be in charge and sometimes your creative ideas are dismissed leaving you powerless. But, are you truly powerless? Or do you just need a reminder of the fundamentals. Sometimes to truly make magic, you need to simplify down to the root and use the basic tools at your disposal. Your ego may feel the need to take over and control the moment or task at hand and you might long for recognition, admiration and respect. But, do you need those things, truly, to get the job done. Even if you have felt that level of “Smack Down” today, trust that your ego can mend and rely on what you have at your disposal - your raw talent. It doesn’t have to be revered to be effective. You have all the elements to be successful - don’t let a little setback get you down. Stay connected and you will flourish - that is real sorcery. “Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” - George S. Patton The Queen of Wands (Reversed) into the Magician from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a409600a-9796-42ef-846c-a1066efe8ce1/collage-97.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Pentacles… - There’s a beautiful future that is calling to you - it’s asking you to step up and take the lead on your own behalf. In fact, future you is feeling glamorous and in charge, but is looking back to where you currently are and beckoning you to begin the work. Yes, it takes work to achieve the kind of freedom that allows for indulgence and abundance, but that doesn’t mean it’s not within reach. Start now by planting the seeds of that delicious fruit and then use your savvy to encourage it to bloom and ripen. This will take planning. This will take courage, patience, dedication and the continual belief that your desire can and will blossom. Your succeeding future self is relying on you to start the process now, but don’t just make plain steps, ignite your plan with majesty and true conviction. Whenever you feel like you might like to abandon this endeavor, let your future self remind you of just how much you deserve the riches that await you. Think of this first step as the moment you begin to ascend the throne that was always there waiting for you. “I believe that, young or old, we have as much to look forward to with confidence and hope as we have to look back on with pride.” - Queen Elizabeth II The Queen of Pentacles - Art found on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2022-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dd4682fc-045c-4585-83c4-21019d866f3a/collage-96.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands… - If you are anything like me, you might be grappling with the emotions that arise when you feel the “end of summer blues”. It’s like a grayness that invades your every move and the terrible feeling that you just want to avoid any sense of saying goodbye. Well, an encouraging message has materialized in the form of the Two of Wands! So, we’re at a crossroads of sorts, but it’s up to us how we choose to grab onto the options that have presented. The sun is dimming, the world keeps spinning, but to have decisions to make is a gift. Which emerging path this fall is tickling your fancy and how might you use it to create even more magic in your life? Take hold of what is being offered, but dream beyond it, as the grasping of it is only the first tiny step in a journey that is great! Let the orange hues of warmth dissipate and invite the purple inspiration of the new, crisp air. Creativity and motivation are at your fingertips. You decide which way to go as you enter this darkly delicious season. You get to choose who you want to become within underneath it’s indigo sky. Let yourself be inspired. “May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears.” - Nelson Mandela The Two of Wands from the Inspirational Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/01878d6b-2c3a-41f2-8bf7-8d6fbac35df7/collage-95.png Card Of The Day - The Seven Of Swords… - I hate to break it to you, but whatever you are up to - they are onto you. You may think you are pulling the wool over someone’s eyes, but those eyes are seeing what you are doing. Yep -you are caught and if you aren’t you will be soon. They may not immediately grasp the full truth of your actions, but truth has a way of rising to the surface or slowly sinking in with an extra burn. So, it’s just a matter of time before you are discovered in this act and there’s only so much you can play that innocent, unknowing card that you have relied upon in the past. Look within and examine your reasons for this deception. Maybe if you confront the heart of it, you’ll find a more forthright and transparent way to handle the situation - one that clears a path for all to move forward with a clear conscience. To be sneaky is sometime necessary, but in this occasion- what are you truly avoiding? Will the consequences of your betrayal really be worth it? I know you don’t want to hear it, but honest is the best policy in your case. “Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones.” - John Lennon The 7 of Swords from the Mystical Manga Tarot by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/acb8fcd2-ecf7-46a1-9b41-50f3a43ffe15/collage-94.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - There are some exceptionally creative ideas simmering under the surface - you are a real visionary just waiting to ignite. Let your most wild and colorful designs take the lead in your mind tonight! You must dream it if you wish to own it, so paint it all out with vibrancy and texture in your mind scape. Be specific, but bold as you give color to this dream of yours. Focus the chaos and let it take defined shape without trying to control it too much. Think about how many people might benefit from your musings and how the world might be changed by your beautiful ideas. Tonight is the night to craft the core of a personal purpose that can and will inspire. Make sure it speaks to you and your wildly innovative spirit most of all, because this is epicenter of what will motivate you to get out and DO IT! When you are ready to put it all in motion, be sure to enlist the help of others who are equally as passionate as you. This moment tonight is your very first step toward realizing a dream. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success, but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” -Oprah Winfrey The King of Wands from the Universal Folk Tarot by Anita Inverarity https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-the-wheel-of-fortune monthly 0.5 2022-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4fcf13e0-937f-4805-9d06-c58210b9e872/collage-93.png Card Of The Day - Temperance - The Wheel of Fortune… - It is “Two Card Tuesday” and two very strong cards have appeared with a clear message. You may be looking at someone else with jealous eyes from afar. I see you gazing longing over at their perfect situation. The universe seems to surround them with peaceful bliss and their every dream is supported and lifted up with ease. They are sitting pretty with no doubts and no fears about what is yet to come. In fact, their demeanor is of easy confidence in every aspect of their life. “Why are they afforded all of these advantages” you may be thinking to yourself, “while my existence is full of jarring twists and turns?!?” It’s true, you have faced quite a bit of challenges along your path and you will continue to feel those wheels spin, but you are made for more exciting things, my love! Your inner spirit is restless and driving. Comparing yourself to that other person is pointless - they may never understand the full complexity of life that you have as your very best friend! And if they do, it is only because they have moved through it to achieve a level of balance that is available to you if you desire it. But, do you? Maybe you like to mix things up - maybe the unknown thrills you and your spontaneous energy is what makes you grand. Mull it over. Knowing what you truly want and need is half the battle, but looking at what someone else has - that’s just a distraction. “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.” - Ann Brashares Temperance & The Wheel of Fortune from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/h3dg8akdybdlpa64exzkn2jn9s24zn monthly 0.5 2022-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0b27e8c9-bba2-4404-bc5d-ea50d1f1d12a/collage-92.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The Empress beckons to you this week. She supports you in all endeavors you, but also challenges you to find the true jewel of who you are. In all tasks, big or small, allow the universe to blanket you in love, abundance and richness. Even when you find yourself entrenched in something that disconnects you from nature and beauty, she is urging you to incorporate the complexities of the cosmos and the stunning clarity of the natural world that surrounds you. (Ahem - eyes locked on a screen in a frenzied effort to meet deadlines counts in this case.) How might you do this? That, my dear friend, is up to you. Perhaps you step away from distractions and just listen to the gentle sound of the wind outside your window. Or maybe you must take a walk and have secret conversations with the trees. There are truly so many ways to reconnect. Simply closing your eyes and tuning into the womb-like thrumming of your own heart beat can remind you of the luxurious treasure of your own existence. See how these shiny jewels enhance the manner in which you approach the requirements of your week! Indulge. “Keep your sunny side up! Keep yourself beautiful and indulge yourself!” - Betsey Johnson The Empress from The Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Lösche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-justice monthly 0.5 2022-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a0bcda34-9cff-46fb-be42-2c1af4dcca07/collage-90.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords - Justice… - When worries sweep in and you find yourself having sleepless nights, recognize that you have have the power within to maintain balance of thought and emotions. In fact, when you look back on your most anxiety filled moments, you may start to recognize that the thoughts and feelings didn’t just dissipate on their own - you were the key to releasing yourself from your own turmoil. Let the outer robes of who you are be light and pure. As you feel dark thoughts descend upon you, allow the wind to take them away into the night sky. You know the best way to maintain the world around you, just by being strong in your internal convictions about who you are. Don’t be carried away by clouds of doubt. Hold your own by being clear about who you are and the fear will flee. “Nothing can bring your piece but yourself.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The 9 of Swords & Justice https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8e71d76f-4c53-4a79-84aa-ee5f733e887c/collage-89.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands - Reversed… - If you hope to celebrate on this extended weekend and you truly want to make the most of it, you must plan ahead. It won’t be enough to stroll onto the scene with a party attitude - you have to lay the foundation for an atmosphere of connection. I know you don’t feel like putting in any work on this - I mean, can’t we just all show up and have a good time?!? But, if you truly want to enjoy the full revelry of the weekend ahead, you will have to set yourself up right. So, brainstorm for a moment - what four things can you do tonight to better prepare yourself for freedom and fun this weekend? Is the work all done - have you cleared your “desk”? Are you packed or do you have what you need for any planned events? Is there something you are supposed to bring or would like to bring if attending elsewhere? Has everyone been invited who should be there? Keep thinking…If you can accomplish four prep-steps tonight, you will be ready to rock and roll tomorrow! “The whole point of the week is the weekend.” - Angela Montenegro The Four of Wands (Reversed) from Tarot Grand Luxe by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e6df5bca-8bf8-49fe-9e88-7106484aeeec/collage-88.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands… - The spell you have been toiling over is manifesting. The story you have been tirelessly shaping is solidifying. Your work is working - for you and for others. I know you feel like you still have to be on the defensive, fighting to maintain what you have accomplished and pushing to build upon what has been done, but you have the upper hand. So, focus, breathe and take control. Find that level of assertion that elicits less frustration. Know that you can and will achieve what you have been striving for. Lock in your stance, but play to win….because you will. “I play to win, whether during practice or a real game.” - Michael Jordan The 7 of Wands from the 78 Tarot Astral Deck - Art by Monika Ptok-Byrard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-into-the-ten-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b6c62a63-1c2a-42c8-874d-5bd9ef46bb13/collage-87.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers into the Ten of Cups - Reversed… - At a glance, these two cards may feel worrisome aside one another, but love is ever changing and you cannot control what your relationship wants to be. Whether this is a romantic connection, a friendship or a dear family member - a relationship you are entrenched in is evolving. The questions, doubts and fears about the realities of your attachment may have infused life with excitement, but they are now melting away. You are allowed to feel a tiny sense of loss, but what you stand to gain is so much deeper and more meaningful. On the surface your bond is a vision and you have been living in a joyful state of unknowing bliss. Underneath it all, things are murky, but even more magical than you can imagine. The more you accept each other, not for what you think you want but, rather, for the reality of what is deep inside, the better this relationship becomes. Easier? No. But, so much better than you could ever imagine. So, swim against the current together. What feels murky at first during this transition is just your moment to dive deeper into each other’s psyche in a way that will fortify your love. “Real love changes and grows with time and discovers new ways of expressing itself.” - Paulo Coehlo The Lovers into The Ten of Cups (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/glance-at-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2022-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/af7f3f3d-08cc-44f8-92e8-d9691be3f060/collage-87.png Card Of The Day - Glance at the Week Ahead… - Free yourself from emotional drama this week and make some space for individual thought and you will be rewarded with opportunity! This is one of those weeks where you will have to literally run away from the interpersonal chaos that others try to inflict upon you. Trust me, it’s not worth even engaging in the turmoil - it’s nonsensical at best and definitely not your burden to take on. No matter how they cry, whine, blame and curse - walk away and get to a place where happy solitude reigns. When you have removed yourself from the location of all the neediness and trauma, you will finally be able to think again. You will reflect back on the great times of your past, but envision the possibility for greater times ahead. What direction do you really want to move in? I guess that’s a loaded question, but, if you free yourself from toxic distractions, brilliant ideas will spring to mind and these ideas will unlock a whole new world of opportunity you hadn’t been able to imagine. This is only the first step toward a needed change for you, but honor yourself by celebrating your personal fortitude and sense of self-protection which is allowing you to connect with the energy of personal possibility and growth . Then drive…walk…run…skip…dance in the direction of that dream. You got this. “The less you respond to negative people, the more powerful your life will become.” – Robert E. Baine, Jr. The Five of Cups (Reversed) - The Knight of Coins - The Three of Cups (Reversed) with the Ace of Coins hovering above from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-4 monthly 0.5 2022-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3a46f139-3f03-4923-b3e1-5ac08e3e5cb6/collage-86.png Card Of The Day - The Tower… - Deep thoughts on a Saturday…When I pulled this card this morning, there was a moment of dread….what would come to us? How might this message manifest? But, the essence of The Tower has actually materialized in a pretty powerful and surprising way for me today, so I thought it would be best to just share it with you. I found myself listening today to a podcast about Columbine that has really moved me - “Confronting Columbine”. My BF was like, “Ugh - why are you torturing yourself with this? That’s not very uplifting for a Saturday?” But, I have always been someone that loves hearing personal stories. I believe in the power of shared humanity and I feel drawn to understanding the complexities of life. I suppose that is why I am a tarot reader and have built the other part of my life in the performing arts. Also, I have a visceral memory of the moment of that mass shooting hitting the news - I had only just recently graduated from High School myself, so it made quite a lasting impression on my developing soul. Looking back, it’s so incredibly disheartening to feel as though we haven’t made much progress on this issue as a community and culture. There is so much to be learned from those who have persevered and have had to rebuild their lives despite the darkness they had been thrust into. And, the truth is, in life and of this card, these situations create stories that must be heard to inspire us to change on a personal level and as a collective. Perhaps, absorbing the survival tale of others, may help us be prepared when we find ourselves in a situation of absolute chaos and destruction ourselves. Perhaps these stories of inspirational healing and recovery will carve out a deeper understanding of all of the good we are truly capable of as a community. How you choose absorb tragedy and use it to motivate change is vital to the world around you - don’t forget it. So much gratitude to the makers of this podcast - I suppose I didn’t realize there was a tiny piece of me that needed this kind of inspiration. “I have this feeling that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.” - Rachel Joy Scott The Tower - Art by Rada Iya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/348a8850-79ac-4fc7-9ae7-fe5e10834c20/collage-85.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords… - You know what is needed for a cohesive and enjoyable weekend. Trust your intellect and use it to set plans in motion. If someone in your inner circle tries to interject, dominate them with your ideas and they will bend to your will. Sound aggressive? It doesn’t have to be. Just having the knowledge and the determination to set that knowledge in motion is a powerful enough move at this point. You are cloaked in the support of the universe and have the natural ability to help others see things more clearly. So, step into your power with grace, but be unbending in your decision making. Later, all those who succumbed to your steadfastness will thank you for the brilliant and bold experiences they had because of your thoughtful planning. Invoke the spirit of the wind, and let all those thoughts swirl together into your own unique plan of action - then lead everyone in the direction of your vision! “There are dreamers and there are planners. The planners make their dreams come true.” - Edwin Louis Cole The King of Swords from The Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/84594f96-0e30-4364-bd27-991d41450981/collage-84.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed… - You are reaching the end of a full cycle and ready for a re-start! Yahoo! But, wait. Slow down. Stop. Pause. Rewind. You aren’t QUITE there yet (sorry). If you think of your life as a manuscript and you are the author who has been toiling away to spill all kinds of creativity and prose down on the page, then this is your moment to revise. Yes -you must take a look back over this story and refine. Edit, maybe, but rework definitely. You know - finishing touches and all of that. Now is your chance to review, rediscover and revamp before you turn that sucker in for validation. You want to feel proud of your work - don’t you? You want the world to look back on your endeavors with admiration and respect. So a few more days, weeks, even months will be worth it. THEN you can cash it in and start a whole new storyline! Listen, this could be award-winning - the greatest of all time, so take the time to end on a high note! You know what to do… “Good writing is rewriting.” - Truman Capote The World (Reversed) from the Curious Parrott Tarot Deck by Margaret and Thom Parrott https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cf20cdb5-d9b7-424d-b2d8-df461a2f89f3/collage-83.png Card Of The Day - Justice - Reversed… - When things go wrong, do you put the blame on yourself? If you are anything like me, you do. It’s easy to run through all of the details in your mind about what happened, what action you took, what action you didn’t take and what you should have done differently and then distill it all down to, “It’s my fault”. Or, even worse, “I deserve this.” But, justice and injustice aren’t always that straight forward. Injustice sometimes just occurs and there is no way out of it - you can fight, you can protest, you can refuse, but it just won’t go your way. And no amount of “shoulda, woulda, coulda” will help you solve the problem. So, take a minute today when you start to spiral in a direction of self loathing and defeat to stop and regain control of your thoughts. You are not at fault this time. You don’t deserve what is happening. You’d be doing an injustice to self, if accepted took the burden of it all as your own. Release that inner voice of self judgement. Quite the mind. “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” - Maya Angelou Justice (Reversed) from The Inspirational Tarot Deck by Rachel Farabough https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/reversed-knight-of-cups-two-of-cups-reversed-page-of-cups monthly 0.5 2022-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a36c2fa5-0484-4dc9-ab19-8f5b75b2a34c/collage-82.png Card Of The Day - Reversed Knight of Cups - Two of Cups - Reversed Page of Cups… - An emotional start to the day? Cups are raining down upon us! An emotional connection with a loved one is feeling very off base today. The intention is good, but there are external forces that will not let you come together in a cohesive manner. Perhaps you are both being a little childish in refusing to honor the other’s feelings. You can take your compassion in a different direction, but the experience will never sit right if you do. You will find yourself suspended in a bewildering and awkward state and no distraction will help you to right the wrong of it. Your bond is meant to heal, comfort and restore each other. So, take the step to redirect back in the direction of your loved one, no matter how difficult this feels. Choose compassion in this moment. Choose each other. “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscaglia The Knight of Cups (Reversed) - The Two of Cups - The Page of Cups (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e49581de-6194-4684-8f23-1126e56fef4c/collage-81.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man - Reversed… - Sorry for the scary clown on a Monday night, but life is sometimes a bit of a circus. Recognize that you might have to make a sacrifice of self in order to progress toward a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. But, I believe you already know that and know what it is that must be parted with to feel stable. In fact, you may have felt like a scary clown for the past few days or weeks. If that terrifying alter ego is ready to drop, let them. Either they will descend with purpose on your behalf or they will scurry away into the night. Imagine, this evening, you are untethering yourself from this energy and releasing something or someone you may think you need, but has gifted you with only freakish and bizarre feelings. Shift your perspective by imaging a life without this haunt - how do you feel in this freeing vision? It or them may be driving you to be something you are not. It may be time to figure out how to remove the makeup. “Someone asked a clown, ‘why do you wear a mask?’ Clown replied, ‘Everyone wears it - mine is visible.’ - Anonymous The Hanged Man (Reversed) from a deck I don’t know at all - any of you clowns know this deck? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-strength-four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e6e42c14-1023-4433-9847-d0a2d08d5aed/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords - Strength - Four of Wands… - I have been feeling a burdensome chaos descending in life and the world around me. Lately, it seems that things are not aligning the way I hoped and sudden surprises are leaping out at every turn. I’m not sure if you are feeling the same, but I felt the need to do a deep draw to see what this week has in store and how we might master it. To do this, I pulled from the deepest and juiciest deck I own - my friend, Sasha Graham’s Dark Wood Tarot. Perhaps a journey deep into the Dark Wood of existence, is what we need and crave. Withdrawing in the direction of promised safety is an option this week, but how safe will we actually be from a threat that lies within? Our minds will travel with us, after all. Hiding and celebrating what we think we DO have always looks appealing. Gratitude is sometimes the answer that brings us the balance we long for, but happy thoughts will not be enough to ward off what lurks underneath it all. Instead, we may have to sit in the beautiful, but uncomfortable power of our own unrevealed potency. If we must fight, let us do it with all of the most vicious hidden reserve of persuasion that we can manifest. When we bring this to the surface, we will feel out of control, but we will win and simultaneously exorcise the wicked shadows that have been getting in our way. Our strength runs WAY deeper than we think. “The shadow is needed now more than ever. We heal the world when we heal ourselves and hope shines brightest when it illuminates the dark.” - Sasha Graham The Six of Swords - Strength - The Four of Wands from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham & Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/78533855-39fa-4b1f-9a76-c567148f0776/collage-79.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess - Reversed… - Life can definitely get in the way of full connection to intuition. How can you trust your instincts about anything when you are constantly being bombarded with more obligations and commitments? Also, in this age of information, your brain is often on overdrive just trying to decipher and catalogue the constant communication that is thrown in your face. Today, you may think you are intuitively connected to a decision that needs to made, but this message from within needs to be further distilled. You are not reacting with clarity and authenticity today - you are surrounded by static. Take a moment to remove yourself from the onslaught of external forces. Quiet the mind and the heart just enough to hatch a plan on how you might best cut through the static to find your authentic truth. This will lead you to the right decision for self. “A quiet mind is able to hear intuition over fear.” - Yvan Byeajee The High Priestess (Reversed) from the Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d4adb584-46c0-4f12-aeeb-aa6e7e08f89c/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Pentacles - Reversed… - Feeling a little uncertain as you head into the weekend? Perhaps you are unsure of many things in this moment - befuddled, disenchanted and just not ready to make any promises. You don’t have to commit, if it doesn’t feel right. Commit to a partner, commit to a plan of action, commit yourself to family or work…to any of these things it’s ok to avoid saying “yes”. Dwell in the ennui and allow your psyche to feel a little lost. Maybe, you need this uncomfortable unknowing. So don’t say yes - go for a walk under the night sky and let the stars speak to your disoriented spirit. They have a message for you - they whisper, “wondering is enough.” After all, life is one big mystery, never really revealing its secrets to anyone. Avoid yes - embrace ambiguity. “I left the ending ambiguous because that is the way life is.” - Bernardo Bertolucci The Seven of Pentacles (Reversed) from the 78 Tarot Astral Deck - Art by Natacha Chohra https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/853a07a6-0ba2-4aa9-89af-f642bf358b1a/collage-76.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - Check in with your nearest and dearest today. That strange feeling of disconnection can be coming from you, but it also could be a hint that there is something brewing under the surface that needs to be addressed. You may be busy, but it could be that your absence has made someone feel neglected. Or, perhaps something you said or did wasn’t received the way you intended it to be. Don’t let this rift plunge you even further into the depths of muddled detachment. All you really have to do is reach out and say hello. Make yourself available to them. All will be revealed in a way that can allow clarity for all, if you do. Also, they may have important news or gossip to share that you don’t want to miss out on - something very juicy and exciting!. Make a call, send a text, drop them a silly message or set a date to meet up. You won’t regret it. “True friends stay with you no matter the distance or time that separates you from them.” - Lance Reynald The Three of Cups (Reversed) from The Mermaid Tarot by Leeza Robertson & Julie Dillon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/baebdb0e-9ca3-45c4-a14e-ad008cb1da7f/collage-75.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles - Reversed… - I was feeling a little bit of the Wednesday Woes as I started my day so, this morning I asked the deck, “What can we do today that will help us get through the week?” And the answer was, admittedly, hard to decipher. Could it be that we need to release ourselves from the rigidity of thinking that we have sustain a certain level of power? Should we take a step down from our metaphoric thrown? Do we really need the heaviness of the symbolic crown we have been carrying atop our heads? Let’s take one small step to check our egos by easing up on our stubbornness. Do one thing differently today - do one thing with silly, lightheartedness leading the way. Step outside of your comfort zone by giving yourself and others permission to be surprised. Let’s break away from our well protected routine and let’s set out to tarnish our jeweled crowns… “As soon as you open your mind to doing things differently, the doors of opportunity practically fly off the hinges.” - Jay Abraham The King of Pentacles (Reversed) by Sushila Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-reversed-amp-the-chariot monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4a671f69-5e54-467c-b192-5960df1adb5c/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles - Reversed &amp; The Chariot… - You are ready to stop climbing and to cease juggling. Why stress so much to keep up with what everyone else needs or wants? I mean, you did that really well and kept it all together, but now it’s time for you to take initiative by setting your own tone. You know exactly what direction you are headed in, so clear the path of delays and recalibrate the pace. You may feel sluggish when you start, but just decide you are going to take the reins and move ahead in a way that suits you best. All the people that threaten to slow you down or stand in your way, will just have to adjust to keep up or get out of your way! Focus and use all of your resources to support this internal shift in energy. Time to move forward, my friends, but do it at the pace of YOUR choosing! “You have to set the tone and the pace, define objectives and strategies. Demonstrate through personal example what you might expect from others.” - Stanley C. Gault Two of Pentacles (Reversed) into The Chariot from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-5 monthly 0.5 2022-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/44f2ad13-0c8f-436c-ba35-5cd39fc17d58/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - Lucky day for all of the introverts out there - It’s a “Stay Quiet” Monday!!! That’s right, zip it. Retreat and withdraw, friends. Even if you do feel like you have something to contribute, keep it to yourself for right now. Why? You are regenerating, refocusing and clarifying so many things for yourself today - even those excellent ideas can be shaped by this moment of solitude. But, don’t just disappear in the darkness of your bedroom or stop talking without purpose. Fill your silence with reflection and inspiration. Use this time to your benefit to merge two versions of self as one. There is a self you show to the outside world which is very different from the self you harbor deep within. How can you bring these two versions of you together to light your heart with vision and true intention? Perhaps there is an activity you have been longing to do that slipped to the bottom of your priority list? Welp, move it to the top. Or maybe there’s an interest or hobby you have long forgotten that deserves to be revisited? Or just enlist silence and wait for the path to be revealed to you. Take a personal treat within to reveal a more meaningful existence this Monday! “It is only alone, truly alone that one bursts apart, springs forth.” - Maria Isabel Barreno The Hermit - Artist’s Rendering by Sandy Littel https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/18eb4284-f0d1-4c84-9755-e7bb0bc7ce5e/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles… - Completion is the theme of our week ahead. Finishing, finalizing, ending - however you would like to phrase it - we will be experiencing completion. Perhaps we will enjoy the completion of a project or goal, or maybe just feel relief at the end of a long day or two. But, completion is more than just reaching the finish line. Completion is also defined as “having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full”. Now that sounds divine -”lacking nothing; whole…” In order to feel the full effects of our accomplishments, we MUST open enough space in our lives to savor the sweet delight of those moments. So, this week - take the time you need to celebrate all of the elements that came together in just the right way so that you might realize your achievements. Rejoice and indulge in your own success - no matter how big or small. You deserve to feel “whole” and revel in that personal glow of fulfillment. When you reach the finish line, claim your time to do it and do it with finesse! “Completed. Tickled. Done. Finished.” - Claire Burge The 9 of Pentacles from the 78 Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2a4d44d8-1cb8-45d3-88ed-2b922f2299b0/collage-71.png Card Of The Day - Two of Wands… - When the sky turns grey, there is still juicy and enticing possibility on the horizon for you! In fact, you get to decide what you would like to do to counteract the mundane blahs that threaten to settle in. Are you going to sit pretty and let the dullness hover, or will you step outside of your comfort zone and take a chance on something poetic and abstract? Romance is all around you, so why not beckon for it to claim you? Tonight, imagine you are a flamboyant street musician who must orchestrate a new path for self - a magical busker of sorts. What does this song you play sound like? What colors and fragrances call to you and feed your music as you play? Who leans out of their windows as you emotionally belt out your tune? What street are you on as they clap and throw money and flowers in your direction? This vision may hold some clues for your great escape. Sift those puzzle pieces and construct your own delicious remedy to rescue you from everyday doldrums. You have a choice - there is always a choice. Boredom or audaciousness? Ennui or pleasure? Melancholy or romance? You decide. “Throw your dreams into space like a kite and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country.” - Anäis Nin The Two of Wands - Art by Katelan Foisy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/df88ce55-fdd8-4fac-bc6d-e770a7049bef/collage-70.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles - Reversed… - Are you feeling frustrated? Something you are aiming for and putting a great deal of work into is just not going your way? Stop. Yep - you heard me right. Stop doing. Walk away, take a break. You need a breather. If you continue in this venture right now, you will only wind up depleting your energy and feeling hopeless. So, time to set it down and find escape. Go for a beautiful walk…take a day trip that gets you out of your head…do something that has absolutely nothing to do with that project or situation. In fact, not just today - take the time you need to recover and restore without the nagging pressure of that obligation. I can feel your panic as I write this - “But, it has to get done. But, they can’t wait. But, there’s a deadline…” And I say this - “It will. They can. Set your own deadline when you are ready.” And how about this “but”, “But what about you and your own personal wellbeing?!?” Time to take a break. Just walk away. You will know when you are ready to return to it and you will return with a fresh outlook. “Sometimes when we take a break, we may find that solutions then present themselves.” - Catherine Pulsifer The Page of Pentacles - Reversed from Dame Darcy’s Mermaid Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3ac297f3-2966-4d17-aad2-bb409c5dd0e8/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Cups - Reversed… - This is not a “feel good” read - the cards are giving us straight up tarot tough love today. Get your head out of the clouds! I know you are feeling trapped by reality, but your current circumstance is limited in this moment, so you will have to sit tight for a bit. Don’t make any decisions today, as things are not what they seem. Even the possibilities that appear for you in this hold, will prove not to be viable. Emotions abound within and this internal turmoil won’t allow you to even process the truth of these opportunities. Your future projections are unreliable and everything being presented is not what it seems. Today is not a day for dreaming, but rather living in the truth and actuality you are so desperately trying to avoid. Confront the truth of your situation. Sometimes, we simply do not have choices until we look the truth square in the eye. So, come back to reality, my friends. “You never find yourself until you face the truth.” - Pearl Bailey The 7 of Cups (Reversed) - Just being honest - I don’t know what deck this image is from. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c1dc8210-914b-4356-9330-a527cf196456/collage-68.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands… - Monday throwing you an unnerving curve ball? Well, if you really want to take charge in a fiery way, it’s time to extend your vision beyond what is directly in front of you. There are so many ways to get this week back on track - so start by getting creative in your understanding of what is possible. Think long term - far reaching and big picture. Ok, enough of the buzz-words. But, really, imagining yourself pushing past what is possible and connecting with the feeling of great achievement and success first. And then, traveling back in time to envision the steps that got you there. This could inspire you to do things a little differently. A spark of inspiration is exactly what you need to stand your ground. Set the visionary in you free, by letting the originality of your own imagination ignite. “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau The King of Wands from the Mystic Monday Tarot by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/yjdmljdjjnxxy3e2p3b2fha643cmwd monthly 0.5 2022-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ea017da2-04fe-49cd-b48e-56c4a6968e8f/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - This week use your imagination to invite balance back into your own personal wonderland. Last week’s twists and turns have led you in a direction of reactiveness and over-indulgence which is not sustainable. You may not want to admit this, but it’s true. You’ve had an exhaustive swim in a river that proved to be more sour than sweet. Pull yourself out of the sludge, shake off the sticky residue and use all of your thoughtful eccentricity to find an easier way of reaching your destination. Meld everything you have already discovered while on this exciting, but tiresome journey and create the perfect composition of sweet and savory to share with those in your circle. This flow of tasty creative juices might change your course entirely, so be open and ready for anything - let yourself be fizzy-lifted to a a lighter atmosphere! You are not a bad egg, my friend, so welcome evenness into your life - it’s time to approach your goals with measured and magical style. “So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.” - Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) by way of Roald Dahl The Temperance Card - Artist’s Rendering on Santulli Illustration - Perry Santulli https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6e677917-079c-4bd5-86ee-b5fe5f827a19/collage-66.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fate… - This card appeared for me twice this week - Upright and Reversed. Initially I didn’t post about it, but today with its second appearance, I knew I would have to confront it. Honestly, with the week it’s been, it makes sense this card has manifested in both directions. (BTW - you can always tell I’ve had a crazy week when every “card of the day” becomes a “card of the late night”.) So here’s a little symbolism dissertation courtesy of the internet noting the Wheel of Fate as a reflection of the Buddhist Wheel of Life : “The circle, the round shape of the wheel, represents the perfection of the dharma, the Buddha's teaching. The rim of the wheel represents meditative concentration and mindfulness, which hold practice together. The hub represents moral discipline.” Mindfulness…practice…concentration…all elements that were necessary to get through the twists and turns of the week! In the center, that moral discipline both guiding and observing as we proceed. The wheel can become a compass. When we lose our way, we only need to focus, practice and be mindful to activate our way toward greater understanding and connect with our moral center. But, to be honest…sometimes I just want to go to bed and start fresh in the morning! Good night! “Life is like a wheel. Sooner or later it always comes around to where you started again.” - Stepen King The Wheel of Fortune/Fate from the Elemental Tarot 78 (Artist Chris Anne) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5c14524d-17d4-4dc1-ad3f-3052c3697676/collage-65.png Card Of The Day - Page of Cups… - Surprising day. Not easy, but surprising. Are you feeling the same way? When stress levels get high and emotions churn, it helps to greet each moment with the openness of a child. You don’t have to fully detach from your emotional life to function. You can simply be curious. Curiosity allows you to step outside of the experience and recognize the usefulness of all kinds of things. Laughter is a balm, anger can lead to knowledge and even tears can be advantageous when they are shared. So take that overwhelm, get inquisitive and grow yourself a gorgeous garden. Expect the best of those you give you and if they don’t join you in your mission to heighten toward the sun - if they threaten your own glorious extension - simply ask “why” with a smile. Hold on to that innocence they have long abandoned and no matter what feelings strike you, you will proliferate. Sweet dreams, my beautiful sunflowers! “CURIOSITY WILL CONQUER FEAR EVEN MORE THAN BRAVERY WILL”. - James Stephens The Page of Cups from The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and Paul Kepple https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4aeb66b9-be4b-4c59-8bde-8c9f9c871cc7/collage-64.png Card Of The Day - The Star - Reversed… - Just went you thought the worst of it was over and you could begin to recover and restore, you are thrust back into the madness. Typical. Your light feels dim and your whole perspective seems out of focus. You cannot let the dark thoughts fall away from your mind and your whole body contorts to maintain the status quo. There just are days like this when nothing you do will wash away the stress and tension. I feel your exhaustion, my friends. It won’t last forever, though. Eventually you will turn this course on end and release yourself from the expectations of others (and the expectations of self) that are just overwhelming. As you move through this, though, be mindful of your shining spirit, hiding away in the darkness. They need some care. Breathe in, breathe out and trust that renewal is not too far away. You will be healed, but for now - endure and protect. May you find rest and peace tonight while you sleep and throw gratitude in the face of whatever affronts you tomorrow! “Dim lights perform different magic.” - JLo The Star (Reversed) from The Thoth Deck by Aleister Crowley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8686951e-d58d-4a66-8ce2-eeeb8a6338cd/collage-63.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - I know you want to be in charge and I know how much you feel like you could do it so much better. Wouldn’t it be blissful to sit on the thrown and delegate as everyone takes your orders and sets them in motion? You would be passionate, visionary, fair and lead everyone to communal growth. If you could just step into the role - you would tear everything down and do it your way and your way would bring on great improvement overall. You’d be inspirational - not bossy. You’d set up a functional foundation, instead of confusing matters. You would rule supreme and garner respect through creativity and compassion. But, do you truly know what it takes? I’m not trying to knock you down. I’m urging you to refine and focus - really try to understand all of the elements that would need to conspire for success in this position. So, if you want to rise to the top with flare - spend a little time investigating the confined of the position you admire. What hidden forces are at play behind those scenes? What limitations does the current figurehead have to contend with? There are pieces of this palace you haven’t had to visit yet…look deeper. Prepare yourself or be ready to back down because of the surprise challenges you find there. “Entrepreneurs are those that understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.” - Niccolo Machiavelli The King of Wands from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/38pez2exl4b2p25pzchhe5abkc2zfs monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7aa94e54-e065-4e61-be68-810b9b8b1371/collage-61.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - This week, as the chaos of fearsome obligations encircle you, walk through it all and step into the lighted cave of who you are. As you approach, no matter how panicky you are, step inside. In this glowing cavern, be prepared to meet yourself in a way that surprises you. The best and worst of who you are and who you have been will rise up with fury to challenge you once you enter. Here you must reconcile with self and strip away the pieces of your being which are no longer useful to you or others. Let those shadow pieces float away from you leaving their stories in ancient hieroglyphics on the cave’s stony walls. Once released, your true worth is illuminated. Visions of self will emerge that reveal the best of who you are. They will enhance the luminosity of this cove and fill you with warmth. Embrace this enlivened light you feel all around you - let your skin absorb it all with no reservations. You will know when it’s time to walk out of your inmost cave and be reborn into the world as a refined and purified person - the person you are meant to be. It’s a big week, my heroes - don’t shy away! “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek.” - Joseph Campbell The Judgement Card - Artist Rendering on Deviant Art by Shingshingshing https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/y8rf4sd659ltp53ejr3rl8meeb2wd2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a79f691e-203c-47dc-9a49-1310581e3814/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - When opportunity for love presents, will you take a sip or let it evaporate into thin air? Whether you are looking for new love or to strengthen an existing relationship, a chance for love is here and it is fleeting, so don’t miss out. Not seeing it? Not feeling it? Welp, you better look a little harder and feel a little deeper so you can figure it out, because the deliciousness of emotional excitement and resurrecting growth is calling to you. If you accept this invitation and work hard to cultivate it, harmony, restoration and overflowing emotional joy are guaranteed. So, pay attention to your heart and when you feel it bubbling up and ready to spill over, be prepared to say yes to the opportunity for even more expansion of your experience in the realm of romance. Cheers, my friend, to your sudden gift! “Be the fountain that overflows, not the cistern that merely contains.” - Paulo Coelho The Act of Cups from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/gd65b9wjppeyb7e2n3apl3ynp6srbf monthly 0.5 2022-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4535b454-5d82-4b4a-bfda-49ae650dd089/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… - Sharing is caring, my friends. No, but really…the theme of this weekend is giving freely of yourself to others. But, not just giving… giving with the open heart and innocent spirit of a child. This weekend, you will find yourself in situations with loved ones where you are required to offer yourself, partaking in an exchange that ask you to be vulnerable and share without hesitation or expectation. You may have to share more deeply than you thought. Emotions will be tender in all the right ways and you hold the key to the protection and encouragement that is needed by those you hold most dear. Give it to them - the key with you heart and you will enjoy a sense of fulfillment you didn’t know was possible. Sharing is pretty basic, but if you commit to the feeling of it with all of your being, it will lift you and your loved one up into a blissful state of happiness. Give them what they need and your needs will also be fulfilled. “Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.” - Paulo Coelho The 6 of Cups from The 78 Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/82taw2g7geckcataghl4m6tzzzhge2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/744aed05-6a90-41b7-ba8c-301e8569bc14/IMG_8046.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - Life can be a radiant glitter bomb - on the outside it shimmers like the dust of distant heavens, but on the inside you know you will have to clean up the aftermath. What else do you know, you enchantresses and magic makers? Tonight is a good night to pull some cards, meditate, and connect deeper to your intuition. Remind yourself that you have an open invitation into the sacred space of the cosmos, because you hold that space within. Invite intrigue and channel your clairvoyance in ways that challenge yourself. Life is a riddle and you are the author of that twisted missive. You have more understanding of it than you realize. Most mysteries are not meant to be unraveled, but felt in a way that inspires self toward greater knowledge. Know that you can be the missing piece to a puzzle when you plunge into the depths of your own inner wisdom. So take a deep, glamorous plunge into the wellspring of your own hidden spirit and let that radiant glitter bomb fly. “Intuition is seeing with the soul.” - Dean Koontz The High Priestess from the Aunty Flo Collection https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ys5s7928gd4a6ajxt8k4wl43hhzht6 monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/64c10418-a26b-4da8-9398-b5055fa26aba/collage-58.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The Empress has returned today, blossoming just for us! I must say, the day has overwhelmed me a bit and I was indoors or in front of a computer ALL DAY LONG, so it was hard to feel her presence. Perhaps, she blooms in reflection upon the day’s events? Let us think upon the many ways we aided in growth. How did you enrich or nurture others or self as the day evolved? What did you share with the world around you? Who benefited from the many colors you displayed throughout even the most challenging moments? What delight did your presence gift to all you encountered? As you reached for the sky, did you do this alone or share the expansion with those around you? There is certain magic to be shared, whether indoors or outdoors and you are a very vital part of the natural realm. Some small seed of joy you planted today, will undoubtedly sprout in time to come and the Empress is there, watching over us all as we tend to our gardens. “The secret to growth is helping others grow.” - Julian Hall The Empress from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d0541150-dbd5-4658-be43-2f6c98c49f8e/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands… - When the universe sends a brand of chaos in your direction, you know just how to step in and take charge. Today you have met with your fair share of obstacles, but instead of jumping over them, you greeted them with your own level of passionate mayhem by using the power of your subconscious. Well done, you Queens! Sometimes we need to meet fire with fire and let all of the commotion dance together in the most beautiful blend of disorder. Yes, disorder can be beautiful - in fact, it a can lead you and others to a rainbow of ideas that would otherwise never be conceived as possible. Some leaders thrive in the most tumultuous situations. Give yourself a royal treatment for orchestrating the impossible today. And recognize that this is, in fact, a super power that you have and can use at the moments you need it most. When life feels like a dumpster fire, wear a crown of flames with pride. “When something sets your soul on fire, don’t be afraid to dance with it.” - Stacie Marten The Queen of Wands from the 78 Tarot Astral - Tarot in Space https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hyd7hskw7t9e5an2na3p67aeymldsh monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e1b0f75e-1e3e-46c6-91e9-c31155425fb0/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - Except for a brief glimpse of just a hint of a rainbow outside my window this afternoon, I must admit, I have not felt the presence of the Empress today. Although, this is the card I pulled this morning. I can only hope she is planning on creeping into our nights to command a greater understanding of growth for us all. Let’s see how her dark beauty emerges with the moon and just what promise of abundance she delivers. Maybe the glamour of her love will shine upon our dreams, filling them with delightful ideas on how to enrich our lives? I’m getting excited, because I think the meaning of her appearance will light up our nights with hope, joy, love and the promise of growth we all long for. Tuesday morning when you awake, let me know how she revealed herself to you and what secrets were shared. I can’t wait to hear all about it, unless she’s asked you to be discreet... “She is an empress. She carries within her the exotic glow of the moon and leaves in her wake, colorful stardust.” - unknown The Empress from Solaris Tarot Deck (Star Wars Inspired) by Elithien https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ff4e357f-c8dc-4b61-9705-7e16941c97d4/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor - Reversed… - You have a very important mission this week - identify the person in your life who is controlling and manipulating you. Perhaps this is an authority figure that you feel you MUST obey and adhere to? Or maybe they are a teacher that seems to have the best intentions on the surface, but are leading you astray. Could be someone you love dearly and look up to, whose energy has shifted in unexpected ways…or even a friend that always has the greatest advice, but is suddenly threatened by your level of confidence. You may not think there is such a person, but they are there, so really examine the influential forces in your life. You don’t have to take immediate action, but knowing is EVERYTHING. Notice how they may be trying to strip you of your individual agency and destroy your creative spirit in very hidden ways. How you take control of this situation is up to you. But this week, you reclaim your personal power by the very evocative act of recognition. It will be hard to digest, but you will feel so much more in control once you identify this threat. “Don’t you dare shrink yourself for someone else’s comfort. Do not become small for people who refuse to grow.” - Steve Maraboli The Emperor (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/25g7lsmnt3c5atm48be83tnbx45dkw monthly 0.5 2022-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6563541d-4442-48c0-a5cd-e45a169f6c84/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - What you do holds great impact. Do you feel the power of the connection you have with the universe?!? Every day, every minute and every second your existence changes the course of the world. Yes…just by breathing, you affect space and time. Do you feel the great responsibility you have inherited? So, ask the night sky….”What am I meant to create? How might I swirl a more meaningful intention with the tools of magic I have been given?” Making magic is not something you need to strive for - it is your inherent gift, so do not deny yourself the joy of your own influence. Create something bold, big and beautiful…or just be. But, don’t for a second think you are escaping responsibility by just existing…you exist for a reason and that reason is to make magic in your own unique way. The power of the universe will find you…even if you hide. Don’t hide. “Don’t let another day go by without being touched by the magic inside of you.” - Prep Rawat The Magician - Art by Space Turtle Studios https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/rxxkklfcf332bx5h7ljlaksnz63wbw monthly 0.5 2022-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6cc61c0c-463b-40f1-8e14-65f1c2685aaa/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Big weekend - big fun. Be as punk as you can. Go out and rock out with raw authenticity leading the way. Don’t sensor or limit yourself when it comes to meeting others and having a blast. The noise you make will call attention and you may also be drawn to others that are expressing a similar sound. You will meet individuals who are wildly different from you, but you will relate to them in a strangely familiar way. This is a good thing. In fact, the havoc you wreak this weekend can lead to greater purpose down the line. By stepping out of your boundaries, you will allow yourself to connect with others you may have normally overlooked - and they may hold a key to your overall advancement toward fulfillment. Don’t believe me? I don’t care. If nothing else, you will have had an epic time just being FULLY who you are without restrictions. GO freaking WILD! “Punk is about being an individual, going against the grain and standing up and saying “this is who I am””. - Joey Ramone The Judgement Card from The Punk Rock Tarot by Joe Infurnari https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/296wxdyc2ykn2jnm7ts7gyed6lz7sb monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d1ba7924-b77e-4d8d-b550-87686a1dceb4/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups… - Summer is full of sweet and tasty adventures, so you may be feeling suave and satiated. But, this is only the tip of the ice pop, my friends. There is so much more available to you than you can imagine. Sure, take a moment to revel in that sense of pleasure and fulfillment. You are dancing in the epicenter of fun and revelry! Feel it, own it, work it. And, when you have reached your fill of joyful experience, don’t just stay there because it’s easy…branch out in search of more. This may feel like a payday, but it’s actually offering only a small amount of what is available. Motivate and you will triple your earnings when it comes to love and fulfillment. Go for it and turn your life into a big party! “The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” - Richard Bach The Nine of Cups - Digital Art by Brandi York https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7149772a-5768-4115-82a5-9b2ffe4a7900/IMG_8010.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands - Reversed… - Stability…foundation…togetherness…trust…these can mean different things to different people. These concepts are ever evolving as you grow and change, as well. A relationship that once felt solid and provided you with balance and grounding, may not always do so for you. This can be a hard pill to swallow, but remember that the other party isn’t always to blame. The environment you inhabit can transform, and let’s face it, you might transform as well. In work, play or love, life throws you curve balls that can break apart the secure bond of that fortified collaboration. When the ribbon of partnership unfurls, whether you are longing to hold onto what you have, ready to walk away, or caught paralyzed unsure of what you need or want…it’s time to redefine. Reshape your expectations to accommodate for the shifting passion you will hold tight or reassign your needs and wants in a way that will allow you to uproot and journey on. This all might feel scary, but one thing is true, the energy you shared doesn’t dissipate - you will both carry it with you as you look for greater fortification. Redefine with grace and gratitude. “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer The Four of Wands (Reversed) from The Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c61e490f-39b6-485c-a3d4-70a6d5e86ad9/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords - Reversed… - It’s been a long road with challenges, obstacles and a few deceptions along the way. Do you have a head clouded by doubt and defeat? Take a breather and use the moment to remove all negative thoughts from your mind. Imagine you are pulling pins out of your hair and as you release them one by one, you can feel the relief of not being held back or held in. As you become more and more unburdened, relish that openness and easiness of thought and being you are finding. Unfurl the mind and let it air out all of the dust and debris that this journey has attracted. You are at the end of it, which signifies a fresh start. Shake your head around and let it all out. You will not be held back by these thoughts. Embrace the sweet freedom of mental clarity. "We say that we want peace of mind but what we really want is peace from mind."- Naval Ravikant. The 10 of Swords (Reversed) from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bc77c795-8599-4d9a-a0f4-dc38c5dc1368/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Tonight, gaze with curiosity at the contents of your day. Do not approach them with judgement, but let the colors swirl and splash in your minds eye. What feelings arise as you see the experiences of your day swim through your psyche? Welcome them with no expectations. Contemplate these feelings with open awareness. Which one feels the best as you recall it? Which one makes you smile with abandon? Let this glistening gem of emotional content rule the heart for a moment. How radiant is this jewel that you now hold in your heart? What might its splendor gift you with? This feeling is treasure that your inner child has selected just for you. Decipher the message not by understanding it, but by fully experiencing the joy or pain it has to offer. The Page of Cups uses their curiosity to fill a well deep within. Be your own version of the Page of Cups tonight. Dive deep. Deeper than you thought you wanted to. “The human heart has hidden treasures, in secrets kept, in silence sealed; the thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, whose charms were broken if revealed.” - Charlotte Bronte The Page of Cups from The Victorian Trade Tarot by Marcia McCord https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/67bc2337-3aeb-4ee3-bb80-5e55dcedbf8f/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups - Reversed… - Often it’s good to pour your heart and soul into what you do, but this week, if you want to stay on top, you may have to detach yourself from your feelings. You are in charge, but to be respected as a leader, you will have to separate what you do from how you feel. Pull back on your reactivity. Listen and absorb what is being offered by those who operate under your command. Let it all steep and take a taste of the information without passing judgement. There is vital knowledge to be gained here that will manifest a more efficient way of leading the team you have at your disposal. Turn your back on emotional content for the sake of the greater good. Keep your eye on the prize, by keeping your feelings at bay. You can be vulnerable and strong at the same time. Open yourself to unclouded potential by turning your back on you own overreactive emotional impulses…and then you will truly be a great King. “Managing your emotions doesn’t mean you don’t express yourself; it means you stop short of hurting others and sabotaging yourself.” - Sue Fitzmaurice The King of Cups (Reversed) from Charissa Drengsen’s Steampunk Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-into-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606cf34-c42b-425d-b180-de5263235fde/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles into Three of Wands… - Hey! You are distracted and there is something going on in your life that you are not seeing. It’s looming in the horizon, while you are lost in the juggling of day to day commitments or dreaming of something more. So, ground yourself and stay in the here and now. Spend some time on a Saturday examining what is right in front of you. I don’t know what this missing thing is, so prepared to be surprised. Could be something exciting and intriguing that is ready to emerge for your enjoyment. But it also could be the darkness you have been subconsciously avoiding which hovers ready to descend. Perhaps a friend or family member is up to something behind your back? Or is it something YOU are forgetting to do or say? Maybe a joyful surprise is ready to descend upon you! At any rate, take the time today to figure it out or at least make some space for it! “Could be, who knows? There's somethin' due any day… I will know right away, soon as it shows. It may come cannonballin' down through the sky, gleam in its eye, bright as a rose.” - Tony - West Side Story by way of Bernstein & Sondheim The 2 of Pentacles into the Three of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6684bb33-f0c3-4f2b-a2ec-265df14ee8a4/collage-47.png Card Of The Day - Justice - Reversed… - Someone or something really got under your skin today! That person or situation challenged your core beliefs in a way that mad you feel uncomfortable. Feeling a little dizzy from your own inner questions regarding your personal value system? While it may feel incredibly violating -the way they saw directly into your soul and held your moral system hostage, it could be a good thing. They might just be the catalyst that you need to spook you into a new way of thinking. Shake up those scales by scrutinizing your personal understanding of right vs. wrong. It may seem very black and white to you, but what about all those grey bits in between? This vulnerability you are experiencing is healthy. Realign your ethics and re-envision your way of life to accommodate for this change. Everything happens for a reason, so trust that this call toward greater justice is initiating a journey of self discovery that is poised to empower you and all you encounter. “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” - Elvis Presley The Justice Card by Italia Ruotola from The 78 Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/136978f5-58d7-4f27-94ec-fcc17bf65b94/collage-46.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands… - Is it just me, or has everyone lost their minds, lately?!? Really - whether we are taking cover from the constant barrage of the political and social insanity on the news or just trying to fight our way through the day to day challenges of work, family and life - in all facets of existence, people are acting like lunatics. Everyone has something to say, but no one is willing to listen. EVEN when you are collaborating toward the same goals, people are not willing to work toward that solution - they only want to scream and fight. So, are you feeling this fiery chaos and wondering how you can best handle it all? This Five of Wands from my Mystical Moments Deck puts a new spin on the card and offers us a smart idea. It’s time to strategize. Can’t get ahead? Not being taken seriously? Frustrated at your futile attempts to work with others as “a team”. Focus on a new strategy. You don’t always have to force things and holler until you are heard - you can manipulate! Sounds deceptive, but sometimes life calls for a healthy dose of duplicity. Think about what you really want, how it can influence the greater good and then figure out the best move you can make to maneuver your players without them even knowing. Claim the upper hand. Take control of the game. “In the absence of evidence to the contrary, always assume you have the upper hand.” - Ronnie Montrose The Five of Wands from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/jjkxdsnltmz4jp5whsympyc7x66cdh monthly 0.5 2022-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0461d160-7a0b-4265-81f2-e4ac9593fb97/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - The voice of the universe is constantly calling to you with answers to your most burning questions. I know you think you can’t hear it, but maybe it is meant to be felt. Take a minute today or tonight to pause whatever it is that you are doing. Ask. Ask for the answers. Then close your eyes and listen beyond - beyond the percussive clicking and clacking of everyday noises, beyond the distant buzzing of traffic, beyond the whispering of the wind and the rolling of the waves. Keep listening beyond until it all fades into one glorious primordial thrumming. Let that thrumming align with the beat of your heart. Ask again. Feel what is there in that womb like embrace of strange music. Your life is meant to be felt with supreme purpose. Let go of all distractions and the answers will find you. In fact, they were likely dancing within you all this time. “ Each one of us is a miniature version of the infinite universe out there.” ― Abhijit Naskar, What is Mind? The Judgement Card from The Fantastical Tarot by Natalie Hertz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-amp-the-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/eb893602-afb7-4410-93fd-480e973b8b85/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit &amp; The Three of Wands… - So, I pulled the Hermit for us today and just as I did the Three of Wands flew out of the deck. Solitude is not the only path to enlightenment, my friends. If you have removed yourself from the everyday to gain a deeper understanding of who you are in the universe, you may want to re-think this strategy. The passion you carry within is longing to burn a path for you in the outside world. Levity and clarity of experience requires exploration and adventure in this moment. Plan a creative getaway and get out and do something active that is foreign, but exciting. In this case, in order to travel closer to your truth, you need to activate your fire. Shock your system by lighting the flame in your heart that you didn’t know you needed. When you are actively participating in the unknown, your mind and spirit will become keenly focused on what is most important to you - then you will feel whole. Can’t do this right now - plan it to happen within the next 3 weeks and have a thrilling time executing your plan! “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” - Rachel Wolchin The Hermit and The 3 of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c04b2306-a2ab-48bc-b9da-a2629056c44e/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords - Reversed… - A reversal of a card isn’t always bad. In fact, sometimes it can signify a shift in energy and a call to action. It seems you have been preparing for a specific challenge by utilizing a quiet solitude and rest to recharge and reinvigorate your spirit. You have fortified your own strength and confidence, by balancing your mind and bringing sharp and intense focus to what lies ahead. This reversal signifies the time is now to grab that sword and advance. Use that acute awareness and keen focus to take action this weekend. It will feel so satisfying to fight for what you know to be right and true with complete grounding and resolute determination. The rest and meditation are over. You are ready. Open your eyes. Release your hold on self and go after what you want, need and know to be yours. “The successful warrior is the average person with laser-like focus.” - Bruce Lee The Four of Swords (Reversed) - Art by Kwon Shina from The Dreaming Way Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c5b71231-59db-491f-83b9-0128aac0f12f/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - You’ve been hard at work to build upon and perfect a dream. Have you noticed the others that have come to your aid in this endeavor? It is to your benefit to recognize the handful of helpers that have lifted you up in the tiniest of ways. Tonight, before drifting off to sleep, take a minute to reflect upon your community and the people that are supporting you as you strive toward your life goals. Without them, you may not be where you are today. Even if you are still in process, feeling gratitude for the support system you have in place will help you to better understand who and what you have at your disposal and how you might better use their input and efforts. Don’t forget, you may be a key collaborator for their advancement as well. In fact, knowing how you fit into their puzzle will help clarify the needs of all involved. Working together for the greater good is the foundation for building upon dreams. “Two ants do not fail to pull one grasshopper.” - Tanzanian Proverb The Three of Pentacles from Oriens Tarot by Ambi Sun https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/96f90eb6-a237-4012-bf5e-c10351e7029f/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Feeling a little resistant to change, but longing for something different? Life is constantly challenging us to step outside of our comfort zone and we will often do everything we can to fight it. But, someone fiery may rush in today to light a fire in your heart and carry you in a new direction. They have vision that surprises you with creativity, passion and drive and you may not have time to resist. Inspiration abounds when you are in their company. Not sure who this is? Maybe they haven’t revealed themselves yet or maybe you are so shell shocked by their wild approach, that you will never fully understand the remarkably necessary pull of their magnetism. It is meant to be experienced - not understood. Let yourself be carried by their warm and fearless energy - you won’t regret it. “Passion is born when your heart gets carried away with a purpose greater than yourself.” - Roy Spence The Knight of Wands from the Ostara Tarot by Eden Cooke, Krista Gibbard, Julia Iredale & Molly Applejohn https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/295016d0-1250-42fc-88d3-e7935bce1840/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands - Reversed… - You have been exerting a LOT of energy because you feel like everything in your life is a fight. Perhaps you have encountered more obstacles than you expected and maybe a few unreasonable people along the way. I understand just how infuriating this can be. But, if you continue to approach everything you do by anticipating warfare, then the battle is of your own creation. Let’s face it, you are exhausted and feeling like all this effort just isn’t worth it anymore, so stop fighting. It’s ok to just drop it, take a step away and let someone else deal with it. I mean, sometimes you just have to throw your hands up and say “enough is enough” and free yourself from the weariness. It’s time. “If you expect the worst, you’ll never be disappointed.” - Sarah Dressen 9 of Wands (Reversed) from…not sure what this deck is - not going to fight for it either - do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/wk7e25n6lpy222yacgewjsbldc8zwn monthly 0.5 2022-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d77533b6-4cb5-4a17-9ec6-436f95729cd7/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - The Light Seer’s Tarot has, possibly, my favorite depiction of this card. Often we must suspend ourselves above the fray with purpose. And when life get’s turned upside down it will allow us the opportunity to work toward a more meaningful existence by seeing and experiencing the world in a brand new way. The Hanged Man reminds me so much of the time we were supremely upended from our everyday routine in the form of the global pandemic. The “quarantine times” forced us all to understand what the preciousness of life truly means. While suspended above the lives we once had, witnessing the fragility of the foundations we had come to rely on, many deeply felt realizations were made. What were your most resonant discoveries while you dangled above the ideas you had once held so dear? After all of that difficult and meaningful work you did, it’s important to remember and retain that vital and transformational self actualization. Tonight grant yourself a moment to reflect on your thoughts, hopes and dreams in a time when thoughts, hopes and dreams were in short supply. What, of these wishes, is calling to you still? In the morning, take at lease one small step toward answering that call. “Sometimes a change in perspective is all it takes to see the light” - Dan Broan The Hanged Man from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2022-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bc30762f-8553-4004-a4da-5ff764f3142c/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles… - Life is a classroom and learning is fun! But, seriously, there is so much to absorb that can inspire and delight and, today, you get to design your own lesson plan. What is something you have been dying to know more about - something that intrigues you? Or what do you sort-of understand that you thirst for more knowledge on? Make sure it’s something that fills you with wonder and then decide on your next step. There are so many ways to expand your knowledge - read a book, research it online, listen to a podcast, enroll in a class…so MANY ways. Here’s a fun idea - do you know someone who has experience in this subject? Set a date to take them to lunch and interview them. You can spend today generating your questions. Is it something you can only learn by doing? DO IT! Why not dive in and figure it out as you go. But, as you immerse yourself in this personal course study, set yourself up for success. Think about how you might best retain all of the information that you plan to learn and make sure you have what you need. The best part about this studious adventure? There are no prerequisites. You only have to show up with wild curiosity and an open heart. Happy learning! “I am still learning.” - Michelangelo at age 87 The Page of Pentacles from the Frideborg Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-into-the-three-of-cups monthly 0.5 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4bac1d2-97b8-4c6c-b6da-c4e45d88d646/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords (Reversed) into the Three of Cups… - Get ready for a little tough-love Tarot on this Monday. It’s time to abandon that “Sad Sally” version of self and get out and socialize! All of this mental torment and living in solitude is dead now - let it bleed away and come out of your shell and into the glowing light of your own festive, garden party! Don’t have a garden party planned? Welp, it’s time to start planning. Your friends want to see you! So snap out of it and start making phone calls. It’s time to get some events and gatherings on your calendar. You are a rare rose in a garden of fragrant flowers - connect with them, share with them, celebrate each other in ways that will promote joy and growth. Enough of your pity party - all that “I’m on the outside” brand of thinking is just that - your own thoughts holding you back. Coalesce with the people you love and embrace the vibrancy of who you truly are - TOGETHER. Now, pick up the phone, make a plan and get out and blossom! “The shell must break before the bird can fly.” - Alfred Tennyson The 10 of Swords (Reversed) into the 3 of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ec97352f-b57a-488f-95bb-ea8f6e41dd1a/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor - Reversed… - This week is calling out to you to break some rules! Even if you are someone who likes to adhere to the guidelines that have been set in place, there is a project or situation that will really get under your skin. Why? Because you will know how to handle it in the best way to get the desired result BUT your approach may not align with the expectations of those in charge. Yes, this is a dangerous situation…but sometimes you have to take some huge risks on the road to success. Trust your instincts - do it your way. You don’t have to advertise that you are going against the grain, though. Be sneaky with your power and knowledge. Conceal your rebellion and boldly, but secretly conquer the demands of what is at hand. Don’t ask for permission. You can always ask for forgiveness later, but you won’t have to in this case. Now get out there, do it your way and break alllllll the rules - I won’t tell anyone what you are up to - I promise. “Why did I want to break all the rules? Because the rules didn’t make sense - that’s why.” - Madonna The Emperor (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dc07a737-e5b7-4b3f-801f-dab0c6272faa/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles… - Hello, Beauties! Today is a good day to play it safe and keep your eyes on what you have. Holding on to what you have acquired and enjoying the security and simplicity of life is encouraged. You don’t need to drop tons of money to savor the moment. No need to go out, you can feel glamorous right where you are. Use what you have at your disposal, sparingly, to create a fun and frivolous Saturday night IN. Holding on to what you have doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in what life has to offer. In fact, it can force you to become creative about how you experience the world around you and surprise you with hidden delights. So, put on your fanciest gown, and step into the kitchen to fire up a delicious meal and settle in for a candle lit dinner. Save your pennies, and relish the riches of your home! “There’s nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” - Jane Austen The 4 of Coins from the Couture Tarot by Megan Skinner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/831b8143-407e-4f0c-b57b-cf5b4cc8abad/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - Get ready to fly in to help others as you all discover a way to build a better weekend! Your softest and sweetest qualities are necessary to create something that is enriching and lasting for all involved. Allow your mind to dream bigger than what is right in front of you. Voice your ideas like a song and others will join in the tune. Whatever you are working on crafting, the most important part is recognizing that it isn’t the end result that matters, but rather the memory of how you inspired growth within the people involved. Assembling something beautiful from a stagnant and depleted situation is incredible, but the true magic is found in the blossoming of the spirits that collaborate in the effort. Now go collaborate!!! “Design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully.” - Roger Martin The Three of Pentacles from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2022-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/08f9b59e-b12d-4373-a0f0-17929b04250b/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - A big beautiful question for a Thursday…What is your “Holy Grail”? What is your noble quest? Would you define it as a thing or is it a feeling that you are after? The gift that is presented in the Ace of Cups is not the cup itself, but what is spilling out from inside. If you were handed joy, happiness, love, completion and life everlasting within a beautiful chalice, would you drink knowing that it also comes with great challenges and incredible responsibility? We are all gifted this opportunity when we are given our chance at life. How we choose to advance in the direction of emotional fulfillment is up to us. It’s true that some of us are presented with a more difficult journey as we venture in the direction of personal completion, but we are all on the same quest at the end of the day. Keep this in mind today and always. Knowing that your quest, your difficult journey, parallels the experience of those around you, can help you to absorb the energy of others in a more holistic way. Also, meditate on the deeper meaning of your own “holy grail” and you may find you are closer to fulfillment than you thought. “You must choose and choose wisely. For as the true grail will bring you life, the false grail will take it from you.” - From Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade The Ace of Cups from the Tarot Illuminati by Kim Huggens & Eric C. Dunne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a35492db-870b-4cf4-8d95-95de0a2189e2/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card… - A big, beautiful message calling out to us today!!! That which scares you most can be your salvation. This day may present you with an opportunity to examine your avoided and dreaded terror of change. Identify your greatest resistance and focus in on the “why” of your fear. Channel your inner rebel and dare yourself to stare that fear directly in the face and you may find it’s no match for you. Take a risk and move in the direction of walking through the fire that materializes in your mind. In confronting what is holding you back, you will allow for a myriad of new colors to emerge from within. Let them take flight and give yourself permission to release those firmly held beliefs that have built a wall between you and your own dynamic self. Change is frightening, but change is calling. Master it by greeting it with openness and defiance. The unknown transformation concealed behind your panic and trepidation is elation and freedom. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela The Death Card - Artist Rendering on Deviant Art by Taylor-the-Weird https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b8d3f718-0652-4983-b602-8cb56fc45acb/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups - Reversed… - Tension has been building and you haven’t really wanted to face the emotional consequences of what is in front of you nor have you been able to see what is truly available to you in this moment. I can feel the anguish filling your well…I feel it myself! But, tonight, let’s let the emotional waterfall run free and rid ourselves of any sadness, fear, doubt and toxicity that we have allowed ourselves to drink and retain. How shall we do this? Lets run water - from the faucet, from the shower, pour it out of a bottle or fill the bathtub, have a warm bath and let the water drain away. I know this sounds wasteful, but you only need a little bit to let run down the drain with all of your woes and sorrows. Really imagine you are saying goodbye to the negative energy that is holding you back! Once you are done eat something sweet under the Full Strawberry Moon. And fill yourself with delicious and satisfying thoughts and feelings of what is yet to come. May your dreams be filled with sweet happiness and when you wake up may all your cups be full! “Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness.” - Bernardo Kath The 5 of Cups (Reversed) - Art by Laura Velasco https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/45ee8c5c-cb6a-4082-b7e4-09f6183b73a2/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands - Reversed… - I see a theme emerging for our week with today’s card. That burden we are carrying - is it truly ours? Why are we keeping it so close to the chest and allowing it to block our beautiful faces from the sun? This weight - this feeling of heaviness has been thrust upon us, but we don’t have to choose to lug it around. Some things we can do…delegate and share the responsibility, share our feelings about the situation, choose one of the many things in our pile to focus on, pass it along to someone else, put it down for now and come back to it later and finally, JUST SAY NO and hand it back. I, for one, will not accept blame and responsibility for something that isn’t my mess today! There, I said it! And, you should do. Lay down your load and create space for a better day - you deserve it. “Value yourself according to the burdens you carry, and you will find everything is a burden.” - James Richardson The 10 of Wands (Reversed) from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9edd0290-a11d-4b4d-bd84-01756a3b1b6b/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles… - Five of Pentacles for the week ahead is not what I had in mind. Nevertheless, it is what was pulled this morning. Funny, though, how when you let a card sit and you have a day to meditate on it, what message can rise to the surface that surprises you. I had a full day of teaching Tarot classes for Uncommon Goods, which is always a real treat for me, but today was even more enriching than I had anticipated. You see, in sharing this art form that I love so dearly, the rewards are incredibly fulfilling, and today’s classes were especially meaningful. One thing that I’ve never quite admitted to others is that I am someone who has always felt a bit on the “outside” of things in life and existence, which is sometimes a good thing, but often quite alienating. The Five of Pentacles reminds us that in our darkest times of trouble, doubt and alienation, if we just look for it, help, inclusion and support is there. Today in class, while working with so many exciting, new readers it became clear how MUCH a part of something I am. The give and take of teaching (let’s face it, sometimes I learn more from those that take the class than I can hope to instill in them) is quite restorative and up-lifting. Sharing with others does have the power to heal and inspire all involved. So, if this is our card of the week - when we find ourselves feeling hardship and division (and we may encounter this this week), it’s not the time to hide in solitude feeling self-pity. It’s actually a calling to share of self - what you have to offer might be the medicine someone else needs to heal and restore and isn’t that what life is all about? Make yourself give and don’t expect anything in return, but you will find you are surprised by the myriad of rewards that become available to you. Don’t hide in the darkness - share your light. “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable. To make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” - Criss Jami The 5 of Pentacles from the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2cc78e55-53a0-40b9-bd26-29824734acc7/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… - You may feel very settled and grounded in your finances, but today is not the time to spend. Your security and financial health may not be as secure as you believe it to be, so err on the side of caution. Avoid any rash decisions or risky actions regarding your money. I know you REALLY want to indulge on that new item or book that flight to escape, but just hold off for now. When the timing is right, you will know it. Play it safe today and maybe into the next week. There are plenty of ways to have fun, be free and feel glamorous that don’t involve a spending binge. In fact, I know I’m posting this late, so I hope I caught you before you dropped that cash…if not, is it returnable? Sorry for the buzzkill… “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” - Warren Buffett The Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from Sawyer’s Path Tarot by Jamie Sawyer https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/82ed6659-eb2b-44f7-9bb9-b2ee942a61e2/collage-39.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups - Reversed… - Use this weekend to slowly stroll into past haunts - the ones you thought you had abandoned. Revisit those old neighborhood hangouts, reconnect with friends you were sure you had moved on from and if you want to, recall past loves, even the ones you swore to banish from your mind and heart. Why? Why not. Sometimes we just need to relive, re-experience and remember. In this revisiting of places and people you had left behind, what had you forgotten about yourself? Walking into your past can be incredibly revealing. So, as you welcome that which you pushed away, what are you rediscovering about who you were and are, why you left and what you truly want and need. You may find there were elements available to you that were perfectly fulfilling, but you just weren’t ready for them. You can’t move back in time and stay there, but you can claim the pieces of your emotional life that you love but left behind so you can move forward with greater clarity of heart. Have a divine weekend of exploration! “The past will be your teacher if you learn from it; your master if you live in it.” - Dr. Steve Maraboli The Eight of Cups (Reversed) from the Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hlkj1jeibyo337mc0jnkici6z0gt5a monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5356ceec-4695-4de3-b7cc-5fbbe7ae0315/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - The Fool - Reversed… - When you are reacting toward life in a reckless way, you must take a step back and reassess your approach. I admit, I am a giant advocate for living life in the moment and taking each day as it comes, but if you take this to an extreme, you will find yourself feeling like you are dangling precariously on the edge of no return. So, tonight’s assignment is about looking into your future with a truly adult perspective. Go to the mirror, stare into your beautiful rebellious eyes and ask yourself, “Do I feel secure in what awaits me past this year, month, day?” “How can I better equip myself for the challenges that like will undoubtedly hurl at me, while also maintaining my fancy and free air?” I think your reflection may let you know that in order to sustain the ability to be spontaneous, you must have both feet on the ground and respect the advice and love of your most honorable companions. I know…this is NO fun to hear, but if you truly want an enriching existence, it’s time to ground yourself, take control and plan for the future. “Adulting is too hard. Let’s play something else.” - Tanya Masse The Fool (Reversed) from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3706d0ad-2adb-4cd3-b3ce-8b708fd4318c/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - The Tower… - I must admit, I pulled this card this morning and the day dissolved into craziness as expected. There were moments that felt like a hurricane sweeping in to engulf me in mayhem - first the ominous darkness, then the threatening wind and finally the pelting rain. In the sudden moments of reprieve, I had to scramble to make sense of the destruction of my day. So, in a moment of desperate clarity, I made the resigned decision to give in and embrace the chaos. Did things get easier? Not really, but my experience of it all felt less reactive and more grounded in the idea that, as intense as this day was feeling, it is only a moment and every moment is a gift. So - if you were caught in a similar storm pattern, watching as the structure of your life splintered and crumbled around you - how can you embrace the chaos and welcome the gift of the moment? Think about this tonight and your memory of these events will adjust as you move forward. Tomorrow, when you awake and find yourself sitting in the quiet after that storm, ask yourself how you might rebuild with a more focused purpose. The answer that comes to you - well, that’s likely your gift! “You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” - Thimber Hawkeye The Tower from The Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgment monthly 0.5 2022-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e38000a7-84b8-4f63-874c-fbdd597e7a87/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - Judgment… - If you listen closely, you can hear the secret song of the universe calling you to move slowly toward your destiny. In fact, that celestial humming is always there, if you know how to find it. Don’t believe me?!? Take a minute today to close your eyes and listen with your full attention. It may sound like noise and nonsense, but if you sit with this patiently, breathe deeply and let the sounds blend together, a rhythm may begin to form. Let the rhythm sync with your heart as you breather even more fully and tune into the frequencies that jump out of the reverberations with incredible focus until they fill your spirit with a strangely exciting level of calm. In this moment of meditation, ask yourself what you truly need most to have purposeful happiness in your life. Relax even deeper into the song, and let the answer come to you. The content that arises from this magical melody may surprise you, but let it also fill you with hope and possibility for complete transformation. Have a blissful Tuesday! “Life is a magical song of the universe. To understand it, feel it in your heart and sing along.” - Debashish Mridha Judgement from Thelema Tarot Deck By Renata Lechner and Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/some-repeating-cards monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/846555b2-37b7-40a3-8bcc-d1ba54a4ff55/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - Some repeating cards… - I had a fascinating exchange with my Rider/Waite/Smith deck this morning on our behalf. I pulled the 3 of Cups (Reversed) which is a card from last week and I just wasn’t feeling it, so I pulled again. And I pulled the 5 of cups which is yesterday’s card and felt like the deck was, perhaps, laughing at me at my effort to change the tone. So I pulled one more - mostly for more information - and I got the 8 of Wands which was also pulled last week (but in reverse) - at lease we are know upright and making progress. I have always believed that when cards repeat in a reading, they hold deeper significance and it’s not lost on me that 3 & 5 = 8. SO, here we are - still not dealing with the emotional shake ups we have been dealt, relying on toxic personal behavior to carry us through, even though we know it won’t. Movement has now become key to lifting ourselves out of any kind of emotional murkiness we have taken upon ourselves. What fiery movement in a new direction can you undertake today to lift you from this watery prison? It could be as simple as going for a walk/run to get out of your psyche and into your body. Or, it could imply a bigger change - relocating, changing your environment in some way. Whatever you decide, it’s time we conquer this Dragon and use it’s unruly energy to our advantage. So, don’t just stand there - get moving! “If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.” - Anonymous The 3 of Cups (Reversed) - The 8 of Wands - The 5 of Cups (All from last week’s readings…) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a9f42b9b-afc8-4d91-8686-ecf7022b956f/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups… - This week will find you surrounded by emotional challenges and it is vital that you do not rely on convenient behavioral habits when you are trying to break through the surface. As you discover yourself in this ocean of difficulty and doubt, you can either swim or let yourself sink as the pain drags you down. Your usual strategies of avoidance will not help you this time, so get ready to find new and better coping mechanisms to help you rise above it all. You can do this, if you recognize that what you have done in the past to keep afloat only has you treading water. You are ready to change your approach and glide through the muck with a determined and enjoyable stroke until you reach the open air and feel the sun upon your face. So kick those feet (or flick that tail) and let your arms steer you into a new way of being. The sun awaits - you deserve it. “Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head above the waves, that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.” - Tyler Knott Gregerson The Five of Cups from The Enchanted Tarot by G. Guadenzi & Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-4 monthly 0.5 2022-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6f33d9bd-775b-459b-b41f-ef804cbbf0a5/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles… - Whatever goal you have been working toward, take a moment today to sit back and admire all of the growth that has arisen in you on this journey. Sometimes, we think the end result is everything and we just tirelessly plug away to reach that pinnacle. But, guess what - there’s so much to be admired when you are simply on your way to that achievement. What have you produced with all of your determined hard work? Imagine you are in the garden of your process - more growth still to come, but yet so much to be admired in the changes you feel within and also see being realized! Enjoy this moment of self-reflection and take it even further. Take a moment to meditate on how your efforts have inspired growth and advancement in others and the world all around you. Let the thought of this gorgeous garden - a community garden of your own making fill you with the joy you need to reach your finish line. But, you may want to slow your pace, so you can truly enjoy this last leg of grooming. Happy Saturday! “We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” - Jenny Uglow The 7 of Pentacles from the Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and P Kepple https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0d49d221-9ae3-4bd6-9c3d-c14c4adfbb39/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords - Reversed… - Hello, my pretties! A little dark and delicious Friday Night Valentine from me and my deck to you…Tonight is the perfect time to set yourself free from all dark thoughts about self. What holds you back the most is what you believe to be true, which is only a story created by your mind. So, all that inner work you do to boost confidence and re-arrange your thought process when it comes to being authentically who you are?!? Let it lead you out of your protective shell this evening. You are a stunner. You are more than enough. You are fierce, fabulous and do not need to change any piece of who you are to get what you want and need. Embrace the red power and bold desires you hold within and rip off the blindfold. Approach this night like the gorgeous warrior you are. Do not apologize - hunt instead. Dominate all around you, by being fully present in who you are. Hunt for what will inspire you - hunt down what you deserve. And whether or not you get it, enjoy the feeling of your own unique influence and desirability. Shake up your world by owning who you are. Happy Friday, you gorgeous Vamps! “The world just wants your authentic truth.” - Gabby Bernstein The Eight of Swords (Reversed) - Art by Jasmine Choinski https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/437adb43-08ca-45d1-8891-016d0e22abd0/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands - Reversed… - Feeling listless and directionless? Day to day life does have it’s lulls, but you don’t want to take up residency there! When down time becomes permanent lethargy, it’s time to light a fire in your heart and let the wind carry that flame in a different direction. So…what holds great significance to you and where does your value system want to send you? What cause or activity might mean so much to you that it will force you to take action with passion and drive? Today, spend time time doing fun research on a movement that will get you moving in a new way. Let your moral compass be your guide. That one thing that drives you crazy or needs to be fixed can be the answer to send you flying through the air like an arrow on an exciting new journey. Focus on a target that needs you the the most. What is calling to you? What MUST you do? Find out what that is and send your spirit sailing toward deeper meaning! “A good archer is known not only by his arrows, but by his aim.” - Thomas Fuller The Eight of Wands (Reversed) from the Mystic Faerie Tarot by Barbara Moore and Linda Ravenscroft https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1afee924-0a63-4f34-bd83-e858ed8a0449/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups - Reversed… - Have a couple of your friends disappointed you lately by leaving you out to dry? If you are feeling left out, it may be time to let them know. Whether or not they did this intentionally, it’s time to air out all of your grievances. Make sure that they know that you know, regardless of their intentions. Don’t hold back - let the emotions spill out. Give them a good healthy dose of “It made me feel ________ when you ___________.” If they don’t respond hit them with “I would never ________ to you.” Be ready for any and all reactions. They may respond with indifference, but they may also have a similarly dramatic response. Be willing to splash around in their emotional content a little bit. And listen - absorb. It may be possible that something you did or said triggered the whole thing. In which case, you can all take a bath in emotional outpouring and rinse yourselves clean of fear, doubt and disappointment. In a charged atmosphere, sometimes you just have to pour it all out and start fresh. Good luck! “Expressing emotions doesn’t make you weak - it makes you real.” - Anonymous The 3 of Cups (Reversed) from The New Lotus Tarot Deck by Angie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8-of-cups-chariot-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d127d18e-e252-490e-ae24-9f32dd247489/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - 8 of Cups - Chariot (Reversed)… - Your mind and heart are determined to race in the direction of the past, so let them! Do you remember that moment when you felt the pain of transition? When you stood alone and had to turn your back on something or someone of great emotional importance, so you might walk in the direction of greater light? Perhaps there was a taste of sadness and disappointment, but also the visceral experience of being completely and fully alive. Life moves fast, but it is those moments when everything slows down that we find the greatest clarity. Free yourself once more. Decelerate and take control of this juncture. Find the balance and courage within to prevail over an urge to rush in and just move at your own pace. Sometimes you have to let go of the reins and walk slowly, but confidently to reach a better destination. “If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.” - Benjamin Franklin The 8 of Cups - The Chariot (Reversed) from the Light-Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1bbbe56e-03c1-4f70-b396-7ae328c4b682/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Swords… - This week your whole body and spirit are calling out to clear your conscience and free yourself of past wounds. Funny how the most spiritual disfigurements are attained, not because of the actions of others, but stemming from choices or activity we bring upon ourselves. Sorry for the “Tarot Tough Love”, but it’s time to come clean on the pain we are holding inside - the pain of regret, disappointment and remorse. So, this week you have three chances to pull out a sword in your heart and make amends. This might sound terrifying, but you should feel excited!!! Why hold on to fear and sadness that is stunting your growth? Evolve by owning up. Take responsibility and you will feel liberated. So, what are the three past mistakes that are haunting you most of all?Who needs or deserves that apology more than anyone else? Maybe it’s just a case of your own personal acceptance and self forgiveness? You get to decide. But, do the hard work of repenting - you will be liberated if you do. “We’re all flawed heroes. Responsibility is power. Take responsibility for the consequences of your actions and the world is yours. Everything is a choice.” - Tom Hiddleston The 3 of Swords from the Triumph of Life Tarot - Art by Jen Kruch https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f609e62c-9397-4d91-a8c9-fc01557e50ae/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - The time has come to leave behind disappointments for strange, new opportunities. I know it’s hard to release yourself when you have been working so hard and you feel a deep emotional connection to what you have put in so far, but don’t you want to know what waits behind that mysterious door if you just walk away? This has been an odd and mystifying week, but it’s just a blip in the journey you have found yourself on. However, what lies ahead holds intrigue, excitement and possibility, so don’t even bother looking back as you ascend the stairs to your unknown future. Magic awaits. Trust and climb up to your destiny. Oh! I can’t wait to hear what is waiting for you there… “When you hold onto a script that doesn’t serve you, you leave no space to write a new one that does.” - Jennifer Ho The Eight of Cups - Not sure what deck this is, but I love it! Do you know?!? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups-reversed-four-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c814ddc2-5d38-4df7-aaeb-959d1a2d1ab9/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups (Reversed) - Four of Swords (Reversed)… - You may receive news or opportunity that will serve as a wake up call today! Weather it is exciting or shocking news, you are emotionally ready to accept it, but it will be incredibly important for you to turn that unusual gift into action. Your mind will long to disconnect, but focus your thoughts on what lies ahead based on this new twist and turn you are experiencing. If you feel lost, reflect on past decisions and how they enhanced your path thus far and you may find some vital information there on how to move forward. Think of this strange moment as the first stride up a long staircase leading to something bigger. This day may feel raw with your balance off-kilter, but it will prove to be a stepping stone toward a stronger foundation down the line, so don’t shy away. You’ve got this! “Action is the foundational key to all success.” - Pablo Picasso The Four of Cups (Reversed) into the Four of Swords (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4b4b5554-4137-4b81-8b2f-50fef1d44ff2/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess - Reversed… - With our card of the week being a message from The Hermit, urging us to retreat into a restorative solitude, I think the cards are now insisting we take this seriously! Today is not the day to trust your intuition. The balance of your inner sense of knowing is off. You may feel fine, but underneath the surface there are darker energies clouding your perception. Do not act on instinct. Do not make rash decisions. If you think you know something, think again. Remain very surface today in the way you approach your life and the world around you. If something incredibly important needs addressing today, take a deep breath and say to yourself “this can wait a few days or at least til tomorrow, when I can think with a clearer head and trust my gut.” It’s ok to be a little disconnected. In fact, perhaps you need it in this moment, but you must be aware of the personal limitations in decision making when you are not locked in to the power of your intuition. Nothing is so important that it cannot wait for you. “Do you have the patience to wait until your mind settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself?” - Lao Tsu The High Priestess (Reversed) - Artists Rendering on Deviant Art by Dezertrat0010 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-4 monthly 0.5 2022-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f1404dc0-38d0-4e3f-aeb2-bae537142e9c/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - This week, curl up to recharge your light. It may feel like all eyes are on you, but even if they are, you need to sneak away and reclaim self in a deep way. Retreat with purpose. If you could nestle in a protective place and rejuvenate your heart with the intent to be reborn, how do you do this? Where are you and what do you need to fully regenerate your spirit? This week is your chance to remove yourself from the chaos of life and submerge yourself in restoration and there are a myriad of methods by which you can do this. Start planning for your perfect mode of solitude - find your best strategy to be embraced by healing energy. Make the time to gestate with the goal of transformation. By the end of the week, let the womb of the universe give birth to the version of you that is longing to emerge. “Loneliness is the poverty of self. Solitude is the richness of self.” - May Sarton The Hermit - Art by Olivia Rose https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2093bc94-a48c-4188-b1e4-71b9f0bfb966/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Queen Of Cups… - Absorb the easiness and power of the water tonight. Go with the flow of what is presented, feel your way into the languorous design of the evening and mesmerize others with your deep, mysterious wisdom. All that you hold within doesn’t need to be displayed to be fully shared. In this moment, your presence is enough. Let others revere and delight in the quiet flow of your spirit. And when they reveal their bottomless secret selves to you, reflect it back to them in a way that helps them find greater understanding. Sound dramatic? Maybe it is. But, drama doesn’t have to be fraught with distress. It can be an indulgence that is sipped leisurely and and fully enjoyed. Have a powerful night, my queens! “Wise souls speak loudly in silence.” - Anonymous The Queen of Cups - Artists Rendering by tinycog on Society Six https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5b0cd56-fc98-42a9-b412-f733b1ab1164/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords… - Hey Peanuts - you have a choice to make this weekend. When feeling trapped with thoughts descending upon you, are you going to lie there in desperation wondering how the heck to release yourself. If you are like Charlie here, you will, no doubt, remain helpless as this ending approaches bemoaning your fate and feeling forlorn. But, if you adjust your position ever so slightly, you will see the clear dawn on the horizon calling to you to shake you from your funk. So, use those debilitating thoughts as shovels to dig your way out and head for the sunshine. Endings are beginnings and your personal freedom is dependent on how you approach what is thrust upon you. Don’t lay there feeling helpless. Good Grief! A new day awaits. When in doubt think, “What would Snoopy do?” “I’ve developed a new philosophy. I only dread one day at a time.” - Charlie Brown (by way of Charles Schultz The Ten of Swords from the Peanuts Tarot Deck - an “unofficial” art project (not a real deck, though I wish it was) - Art by Valerian https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-5 monthly 0.5 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e56a38ab-7d59-4f77-89f3-e9798002487f/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - Longing for a little magic in your life?!? MAKE IT! You have everything you need at your disposal to enrich your life with enchanting ingredients. A dear friend of mine (who is also a tarot mentor to me - see the quote below) once upon a time introduced me to the idea of “magical metaphors”. It’s entirely possible to turn the most common and mundane activities in your life into conduits for personal sorcery. Not only do you have the opportunity to put a juicy intention out into the world for manifestation, but in doing so life becomes full of hidden delight! You can turn a simple kitchen recipe into a brew for love. A walk in the park can help you visualize personal growth like the grass and trees that surround you! Some mornings, I treat my ferry into NYC as a slow boat ride into my own personal power and when I hit the pavement in Manhattan, my whole being feels ready to take on the work day. Tonight, decide which of your next day’s activity is calling for magic. Then wake up and make it happen, you enchanting wizards! Sweet Dreams! “Magic is what happens when the blueprint of who you are comes into the alignment with the expanding energy of the universe.” ― Sasha Graham The Magic of Tarot: Your Guide to Intuitive Readings, Rituals, and Spells The Magician from The Delta Enduring Tarot by Egan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hierophant-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a3d0a3a8-839d-431f-a86f-cef07d8df008/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Hierophant - Reversed… - Sometimes we blindly follow to maintain our status quo. Life is so much easier this way - it’s a relief to not have to think too much. But, is it really? If you know deep down in you heart that something isn’t right, how can you just continue to say “yes” and keep your head down? It’s time to really examine the things you believe because you were told to believe them. It’s also time to question the people in power that never ask questions. Let your heart decipher what and who are not to be trusted. Then demand accountability for nefarious ideas, behaviors and actions. It’s time to trust your own gut and speak your mind. You will feel so much better if you do. “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” - Maggie Smith The Hierophant from the Aquarian Tarot by David Palladini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7f67fade-a9bf-43f4-9e27-9cc7f97321de/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - Death… - What truly scares you? If you had to put a name to it, what is your biggest fear in this life? I know you don’t want to think about this, but let’s approach your secret dread with an easy Tuesday attitude. Like a butterfly touches down on a flower, it might be time for you to gently face this fear. Face it without judgement by learning all you can about the thing that terrifies you. Or if it’s something you can safely try, dip your toes in and see how it feels. Often it is only the unknown that gets the heart pounding and pulse racing. Once you have even a little understanding of where that sensation is coming from and what is truly there in the dark, mysterious abyss of the unrevealed, you will gain control over it in a way that frees your spirit. Dive into the hidden realm of your own fright and you will be transformed. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is to be understood.” - Marie Curie The Death Card - Image by Cassandra Santori https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/af976dc0-a056-4ccf-8b96-4cdafe5deb2c/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Abundance is defined by Webster’s as “an extremely plentiful or an over sufficient quantity or supply.” It may be time to take stock - what do you need or want more of? Money?!? Ok, but what will money buy you? Love?!? Sure, but what kind of love will be the most fulfilling? Success!? Sure, but what does success mean to you? I like to practice daily positive affirmations and for a while I was jamming on “I deserve abundance”. I DO! We ALL do. But the real question is - abundance of WHAT? True fulfillment is found in more than just money or things - it lies in the essence or the experience that that thing provides you with. Tonight before bed, redefine your own personal affirmation - what is your version of “I deserve abundance”? Fill it in like a madlib (remember madlibs?) - I deserve abundance of a _________ and _________, kind of love because I will _______ when I have it. I deserve abundance of money so I can _________ and _________ with it and it will fill my days with _________.. I deserve success because it will enable me to __________ and _________ and I will feel __________. Now write it, chant it and manifest your “extremely plentiful or over sufficient quantity or supply” of everything your heart desires with purpose and meaning. “Abundance is rich relationships, rich experiences, a rich mind and rich ideas that provide you with a sense of meaning.” - Iyanla Vanzant The 10 of Pentacles from The Crow Tarot by MJ Cullinane https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/99f65d6e-475a-40b8-9645-96570e79ce41/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fate monthly 0.5 2022-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2e481b12-99da-4e22-be6a-b8e0e978899c/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun monthly 0.5 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4b6c4240-fe47-4e98-b9ef-63d1b45dc0ad/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/27f85jk4yxwhmjgr5lkytk7pjpzyes monthly 0.5 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3c9eb5f8-54fa-424a-89b1-a24e820614ea/IMG_6977.png Card Of The Day - 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? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-5 monthly 0.5 2022-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/19068431-9e30-4a59-a5f9-a8505f349bf4/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles-strength monthly 0.5 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f891bae8-a43b-4158-be66-28dbadf8b66d/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b6fba39e-0d9e-49ad-bdc2-bff5f3104d2e/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/431b7f17-533e-4a32-a33c-25504b9bc68a/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f9bdce21-03e6-4b2f-b02e-1084292946e6/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e1010c96-fce9-428d-b3e0-73b556842795/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-3 monthly 0.5 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/af42b3e9-cea1-4f79-b669-844d0384e935/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dc2ac1b8-c714-440c-95cc-61013e239c3f/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39ae5185-af43-45d2-9b8e-bc77f05bc204/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7e322e4f-d769-4147-bcfa-8b90c74ee672/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/hierophant monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6cab35d4-284d-42b6-98ec-ecdc5df1663f/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles-ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2022-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/74d94065-1b19-441c-ab57-ac8cc3e216bc/collage.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a79c1e60-339b-412f-989c-ff7a2741c751/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a8e2e5bb-59ca-41b6-9870-8cf2b7015579/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cc2e3511-af4c-4f43-b51a-71194fc11219/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/weekend-perfection monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/80abc7d6-613f-44bf-8b3b-6a09b3ef226b/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9c25dced-0626-4448-b02e-d0a193b1b36d/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Have you been saving your pennies in hope that you can build a future that rewarding and abundant? Good job! But, maybe you should envision the juicy details of that future first? Make a list - what are the many ingredients for your most abundant life? Dream up your most luxurious existence and fantasize about what it would mean to be experiencing it all. Really get specific in the factors - the feel, the taste, the touch, the smell of each little mention on that list. Now, assign yourself a mental price for each thing on that list - how much do you need to save for each experience? Now, as you add to your future fund, you will have a clearer sense of what your savings will afford you each time you put a nickel, dime or dollar in your pot. Stay connected to your list - tally up your riches not by the amount your have in your account, but by the vision of what you can do with those riches! And, if you feel like spending on something rewarding in the moment, instead of waiting for that “rainy day”, DO IT! “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” - Henry David Thoreau The 10 of Pentacles from Tarot Grand Luxe by Ciro Marchetti https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e9502ceb-16d0-4e21-a70c-6c6d6b529743/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords - Reversed… - The heat has risen in you your mind and you feel a little bit of a burn. Thoughts are swirling a mile a minute and you can’t wait for this moment to be OVER! So, you have a LOT going on and you may feel overwhelmed. Though you can feel the heat of it, the light at the end of the tunnel is hard to see - mainly because there is just so much to focus on right now, that you cannot even look. Just keep in mind that you are coming to the end of it - you are ALMOST there, so this last bit of work might feel extra dark to you, but if you push yourself through the darkness, light awaits. Your mind is spinning because it needs to drive you to the edge of the darkness, so you can bust through into a new dawn. Buckle in, and keep accelerating. This is your mind frantically clearing, so you can embrace a new and brighter vision. You will soon see the light you long for. “There was never a night or problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” - B Williams The Ten of Swords - Not sure what deck this is… do you know?!? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/43cf82bd-0913-42aa-b181-1ca4edb856f7/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords - Reversed… - Your heart feels trapped and is calling out to you for a change, but your mind cannot release it’s hold. You may think that change is impossible, but that doesn’t make it so. Your perception of a situation isn’t fact - it’s tainted by past disappointments and false promises filling your senses with lies. These ideas in your mind have ensnared your spirit, and while you wish to move forward on a path in a new direction, you refuse to believe you can because you will not allow yourself to see what is on the other side. Listen to your caged heart - give it a voice. Let it speak to you of what is possible everyday until you believe it to be true. Then you can set a course for a new and exciting direction. Then you will see the distant promise of land on the horizon. “Lead with the heart. It knows the way.” - Anonymous The 6 of Swords (Reversed) - Art by Sarah Danielle Mitchell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/69441b4f-fb89-4f4c-abe5-da0bb9d315fb/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Queen Of Wands… - You are someone worth looking up to. In fact, you inspire growth in others, just by being who you are. They are drawn to the light you carry within. Today, allow your natural ability to encourage and influence to reach even higher by connecting this skillset to your core. What are the benefits all around - for others and for self? How does having a hand in the success of others fuel your own self-confidence. What does it truly mean to you to lead in this way? Recognize that as others expand, you expand as well - the benefits are endless. Now, how might you foster this nurturing power even further to reach new heights? Allow your spirit to unify, strengthen and magnify the world around you. Happy Monday - you are off to a great start. “We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll The Queen of Wands from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/xtt6arsdg35l9je6zjsg53ht4j6prn monthly 0.5 2022-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/60d8f286-26b4-420f-80eb-b0bc0f156873/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - The High Priestess beckons to you this week. She is daring you to dream past what is obvious and to ignite magic of your own intuition. If you boldly accept her invitation and step through the pilars of her temple, you will find yourself in a thrilling enclave that is full of unfamiliar familiarity. There, the people you meet for the first time, may feel to you like long lost friends. You will recognize the purpose behind every action they take and your own agenda will naturally shift to accommodate this exhilarating feeling of complete knowing. All light of the heavens will shine upon you - sun, moon and stars, lighting your path with protection and true guidance. Your pulse will align with the natural rhythm of universe and you will dance with the keen sense of freedom that absolute understanding brings. It may feel dangerous to live this way. Knowing can sometimes be challenging, but challenges are meant to be mastered, It won’t take long for you to realize you always had this gift - now is just the right time to open it. “There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” - Rumi The High Priestess from The Star Child Tarot by Danielle Noelle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/3blraeaswmnkj9ksg54n54phphhad5 monthly 0.5 2022-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/44a65dcb-ac12-4bdb-92d7-de961c3f5853/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The Empress surfaced for me this morning to reassure me, but also with a challenge. Her juicy, fulfilling essence embraced me and whispered in my ear, “Holly, there is more than what you are allowing yourself to experience - the world is succulent and vibrant!” As I set out on my run, the natural world seemed to materialize with eagerness along my trail. The soft breeze tickled my skin and the sound of the Hudson rippled happily as it met the very same wind. Sun warmed my face filling me with a sense of love and the trees were budding and reaching for that very same love. The tulips and daffodils bended toward me as I strode by, listening to the distant sound of small children hunting playing on a playground. The earth rose at every turn to remind me of how lucky I am to be a part of it all. Let your cards speak to you, my friends - there is certain magic to be found in what they have to say. “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” -Henry David Thoreau The Empress from the Mythic Tarot by Giovanni Caselli https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/your-perfect-weekend monthly 0.5 2022-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a97ce0a5-1056-4259-93af-a4a2325cf1b4/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Your perfect weekend… - Three cards for the weekend ahead… Tonight is your time to set yourself up right to really enjoy what this weekend has to offer. Resist the urge to go out and make mischief - you need a a little R&R! Pamper yourself - treat yourself to something calming and renew your spirit. Let this luxurious activity fill your soul with readiness and focus! Tomorrow is your day to play - flit about being social and meeting every new person and thing with joy and curiosity! Try something new and out of the ordinary on Saturday - make this day about exploration and delight. On Sunday, new and powerful thoughts enter your mind and they are to be taken seriously. The ideas that come to you are strong and, if you ground them, you’ll be ready to start the week like a boss. Take charge of the vision you have for self an others. Get ready to lead the way as the new week begins! “The Moon is on its way to fullness…..so are you.” - Anonymous Temperance - Page of Pentacles - King of Swords from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-4 monthly 0.5 2022-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/01b3568b-ca6b-424e-bc0f-03c01681c5b6/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - This week has been full of potency. It may not feel like it, but there has been a transformative and powerful energy simmering underneath the surface of all that we have been doing! How have you used the many gifts at your disposal to your advantage? If you haven’t yet already recognized this, you have what you need to be successful. In fact the precious elements of personal triumph live within you and travel with you wherever you go. It’s time to make use of these natural abilities. Harness them and weave them together in a magic spell that will dazzle and delight. You have what you need, so use what you got. Beguile everyone around you with your incredible ability to manifest the remedy to any and all ailments. And, look fierce doing it, you magical creature! “Your life is your magical wand.” - Mike Dooley The Magician - Artists Rendering by Katoons88 on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7c708628-0289-4167-9dec-09bd97b4ac16/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - Retrace your steps from today. Which path did you walk - the one dictated to you? Or did you boldly insist on taking the way that resonates most with your spirit? Most people in your sphere are going to think they know how you can best arrive at your desired destination. But, is that your hoped for location or their personal decision of where they believe you belong? Even if it’s a goal set by another - if you really want to arrive there successfully, only YOU know how to best get there. You have been gifted with your own brand of power - you carry with you infinite wisdom on behalf of self. Trust your own instincts. Tomorrow, take the lead by asserting your own way of advancing. Your understanding of what is at stake and how to proceed is pure fire and light. Let that fire burn authentically. Take your own path - you are King. “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you will fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” - Jim Rohn The King of Wands - Infinite Visions Tarot by Gloria Jean https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-5 monthly 0.5 2022-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c021c020-86da-46a9-95a6-0272aec04c9f/IMG_6802.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Do you hear the sound of the wind calling to you? It ripples through nearby water, gently sweeps through the trees, carrying with it the song of the sky - universal reverie that is a celebration of all humankind. You don’t? Close your eyes, find stillness and release your mind - listen with the sharpest of intentions. Ah, yes - there it is - you hear it now, right? This tune resonates through the atmosphere and tickles your bones. It’s subtle, but fierce. It whispers to you a message of affirmation and inspirtation. It is asking you to come out and dance. To shed all of the expectations you carry of self and others and open yourself to the music of the moment. It is allowing you to find the most honest and freeing version of self - self with limitless potential. It is welcoming you into a new life of total authenticity - a utopian existence. Tonight, close your eyes and slumber in the sound of this harmonious music. Let it’s golden melody lull you to sleep and when you wake, you will feel a world of difference. Sweet Dreams! “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” - Plato Judgement from the Spiral Tarot by Kay Steventon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bdf27e19-66ae-4e05-8eb1-9fccf008a49f/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles… - It makes my heart sing to be starting our week with SO much Page energy! Two pages in a row and I feel it -the lightness and openness of spirit! There is so much wonder in the world to be explored. The smallest of things can truly delight, if you let them. This morning on the Ferry, I felt the sun hit my face and warm it with a comforting glow at the same time its glittering rays danced upon the water and the magic was palpable. What small joys are you open to experiencing today? What earthly glories are growing in your direction? See beyond the obvious. Open your heart to hidden wonder and I promise it will appear. “Pleasure to me is wonder - the unexplored, the unexpected, the thing that is hidden and the changeless thing that lurks behind superficial mutability.” - HP Lovecraft “Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was first written.” - CS Lewis (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) The Page of Pentacles from the Spiral Tarot by Kay Steventon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/233f5153-4111-4246-97fe-f270a11ec4b7/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords… - Clarity and curiosity fit quite well together. After all, how can you expect to think clearly if you don’t have the full information. Discover it this week. Get curious about all that you don’t know or understand regarding the many facets of your life! Learning is fun and joyful openness will combat any fear you may have of what is unknown or misunderstood. Ask questions gleefully. Research the things that are of most interest to you. Want to take it a step further - take a class, read a book or indulge in an activity with others that will help you connect to the information you seek. Make it fun! There is so much to be discovered and understood in a way that will enhance your experience and the experiences of those around you! Playfulness in advancement of personal knowledge is highly recommended as you swim through the river of your week! “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you!” - Zig Ziglar “Curiosity is the essence of human existence.” Gene Cernan The Page of Swords from the Animal Tarot produced by SCAD Atlanta https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8eeada36-87c2-4aae-8d6d-341b1cf915a3/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - Page Of Wands… - Life is full of hidden messages. Sometimes you just have to shift your perspective to become more receptive to them. I have been longing for a deeper connection, so I asked the deck this morning, how can I connect more to the information that is hidden all around me? The answer - the Page of Wands. As you move through your day, lean into the physicality of whatever activities you find yourself in. Really enjoy the body’s connection to even the smallest details of the task at hand. Going for a walk or run? Do it with passion and zest - dance in the feeling of your bones and muscles working to make you move. Put a skip in your step - see how the rhythm of that changes the way you feel or what you think. Making dinner? Chopping can be so cathartic! Mix up the way you mix something - dance into the swirl of it. What ever you are doing, feel it fully. Allow the energy of it to resonate through your whole spirit and then, in that glorious motion, listen. “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla The Page of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wandsqueen-of-swords monthly 0.5 2022-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e09826e5-621a-4b0f-bb98-44c638f590f9/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands/Queen of Swords… - Two ways to take control of your weekend - embrace the passionate, fiery side of self and lead all others around you with creative understanding OR focus your mental acuity and be very deliberate in how you move forward based on sharpness of thought. Either way, you will light a path forward for self and others that will surprise and delight all involved. Take charge - step into your power, but do it with sustained ease. Wear your crown with pride and know that others will look to you for guidance and clear decision making. It’s clear that you are meant to sit on a thrown with confidence and understanding, so find a sense of knowing in whatever way you choose to hold your power. Responsibility is a blessing to you - you must maintain a very strong posture to keep that crown upright! “Think you only kings have power? Stand on a stage and hold their hearts in your hands. Make them laugh with a gesture, make them cry with a word. Make them love you and you will know what power is.” - Jennifer Donnelly The Queen of Wands & The Queen of Swords from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed-5 monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5893dd4b-2e3d-4287-9b0d-186ffa135c7f/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - Long day? Feeling uncertain? Dreaming about something or somewhere different? One simple message: You are where you are supposed to be. This moment finds you right on target for what the universe has planned for you. Those adventures you dream of can materialize, but only if you trust and respect your existence in the now. Say it to yourself - three times, quietly, “I am where I am supposed to be. I am where I am supposed to be. I am where I am supposed to be.” Then be there with openness, acceptance and joy. “The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.” - Albert Einstein The 3 of Wands (Reversed) from the Wizard’s Tarot by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-into-the-seven-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cedc4643-b5da-4ad5-8f6e-0e221771d7d6/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - The Star into The Seven of Pentacles… - Two cards are blossoming up to greet you on this Tuesday night- a delightful bouquet of insight has been gifted to you! Look back on your life prior to this moment. Who were the people that have guided you so you could arrive here? But even more than that - who were the souls that seemed to emerge from other dimensions with an undeniably healing energy at just the moment when you needed them most? Recognize that you are who you in this moment partly because of divine intervention. People have loved you in ways that have shaped your core and defined the way you think, feel and act for the better. Make a list of these beautiful spirits that have embraced you throughout the years. The ones that have unselfishly appeared to contribute to your personal growth and gently helped you to transition from one version of self to the next. They may not be in your life currently, but you can always extend your appreciation. Take a moment before you drift off to sleep to acknowledge their incredible impact and send them all of your love and gratitude. I promise, wherever they are, they will feel it light their spirit. Sweet dreams! “Some souls just understand each other upon meeting.” - N.R. Hart The Star into The 7 Of Pentacles from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/11bfcf2a-d2c7-4624-b504-88a7a2cd914d/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords - Reversed… - With the beginning of Spring, we are all longing for safe transition into an easier and kinder way of life - a sense of renewal and redirection is just appearing on the horizon! But, to truly meet the golden dawn of newness with joy, there is a little more work to do. Perhaps, that’s why (on the East Coast, at least), we are still experiencing the cold chill of winter weather? In all probability, we may all be feeling a sense of loss at what was not accomplished or achieved. Or a sense of disappointment by the unfolding of the past few months. So, keep your boat in harbor and take some time with self to meditate on the real changes you would like to make as we travel into new territory. Clear your mind to better prepare for any obstacles that might present on the way. Use this time to foster the idea of who you want to become as you move in the direction of the sun. Feel it’s warm rays hit your face and embrace your heart like a blanket. You are and will be protected as you make this transition to a happier version of self. You will know when the time is right to launch. Wait, work and trust! “Honor the space between no longer and not yet.” - Nancy Levin The Six of Swords (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering from Fine Art America by Sushila Burgess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c5212985-3c17-4725-b9d4-ae0b2150b428/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Pentacles… - This week will have its ups and downs, so it’s important to rely on your own eternal buoyancy as you journey through it. I looked it up in the dictionary, so we could be really clear on what it means to be buoyant and there are two very fitting definitions: 1 : the power of rising and floating (as on water or in air) 2 : an optimistic and cheerful disposition. ie. "the happiness and buoyancy of his /her/their nature”. Gravity will present challenges, but lightness of being is a gift you possess that will help you tackle these waves of unforeseen provocations. And, you know it is quite logical that what goes up, must come down - therefore, wherever you find yourself in that trajectory, it’s all about your approach. So, tighten your core only when you need it most, otherwise release any heaviness and allow that optimistic and cheerful spirit carry you back up to the surface. You possess everything you need within to maintain your equilibrium and that wisdom is there with you….always. “A buoyant, positive approach to the game is as basic as a sound swing.” - Tony Lema The Two of Pentacles - Artists Rendering by Losensio on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-4 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/50adf15b-b67e-4e18-ba19-ca631d6dc5f8/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - What do you stand for? The first step toward owning your power and fully advocating for what is right is UNDERSTANDING what is most important to you. We can walk through life spouting opinions and thinking we know what is best, but what knowing the heart of what truly moves us is real power. So, I ask again, what do you stand for? If you had to pick just one thing in this wide world of misgivings that you cannot tolerate, what is that thing? And, if you could change something in this universe that simply horrifies you - what would you change? Now that you have a focus -ask yourself why? Why are these of certain importance to you? If you get an answer - ask again - why? Keep asking yourself until you get to the core of what you know to be right and true. Now, think keenly and focus hard on what you might do about it. What are the small steps this week you can take to help in the fight for the truth of what you believe in? Dedicate yourself to taking action any tiny way you can and your true power will begin to rise to the surface. You know what is right, so do it. “Action is the only remedy to indifference: the most insidious danger of all.” - Elie Wiesel The Justice Card - Artist’s Rendering by Rose Hillen Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-4 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f4cbf0e4-ca08-4fec-8df8-df3943498cb0/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers… - Welcome a little taste of love this weekend! But, recognize that, though sweetness is guaranteed, it may come to you in a form that is unexpected and, perhaps, even untraditional. Therefore, you must be ready and willing to accept it when it is presented to you. If you are - float in to greet it with openness and allow the source to express the kind of partnership they are looking to engage you in. Whether this union is momentary or proves to be lasting, if you come to it with no expectations and simply meet this experience with focused grace, it has the power to fill you with a sense of completion. Respect and savor the gift of tenderness being presented. Lose yourself in a glow of intimacy and endearment. Let love find you any way it chooses. Happy Friday! “Love takes many forms. It is up to you to choose which you wish to express.” - Deepak Chopra The Lovers from Animal Totem Tarot by Leeza Robertson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b592daf1-e66b-4e7a-a069-5d6769be4721/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands - Reversed… - Have you had it? Want to throw your hands up with exhaustion? Maybe, you have already started ignoring and avoiding the task at hand and are allowing yourself get a little lazy… I mean, sometimes it’s just a necessity for self preservation - right? I mean, yes…it can be, but you have come so far and you are a warrior at heart - you can’t slack off now. It might be time for you to enlist the help of others. Don’t just stop doing the work - delegate it! Then you can focus the energy you have left on what truly matters. Identify what is most important for you to do, then dish out the rest to any helpers you can find. Let your reserve energy go to what really counts and lighten that heart and spirit while you do! You are so close. It’s time to redirect! “If something can be done 80% as well by someone else - delegate!” - John Maxwell The Nine of Wands (Reversed) from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy and the 78 Tarot Astral by Regan Kubecek https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-the-nine-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6bf1543b-9f8b-4091-9021-18b2f0c6dfe9/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords - The Nine of Pentacles… - Wednesdays can be weary - unless you fill them with wishes. Whatever you are doing right now - take a break and luxuriate with your thoughts. But, think not of what you have on your plate right now, but what magic you can manifest in your future. Meditate on it by closing your eyes and ruminating about the most glamorous, wish-fulfilled version of you. Really take the time to visualize and feel the details of that radiant self. How does this version of you leisurely embrace their own power? Who are you in this glorious dream? Now breathe deep and recognize that they are already there, living within you, ready to materialize and longing to be free. When you open your eyes and come back to the moment you are in - ask yourself- how might this other self emerge and approach your daily responsibilities in their own way? Now you can live as one, because you are one- so let the most luminous pieces of your soul shine free. “You are all the fulfilled wishes of the secret wish list that I never made.” - Karpaga Priya The Four of Wands into the Nine of Pentacles from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b09be5ba-dce4-4467-8295-f82e979e792d/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands - Reversed… - There is someone in your sphere, who appears to have your best interest at heart, but makes you feel uneasy. Trust that instinct. From an outsider’s perspective they may seem to be a harbinger of sunshine and growth - a creative ally that has stepped in to guide you towards a better existence. However, they are not presenting authentically. There subconscious is full of darkness and they have hooks and claws that are ready to take you out. Be careful. They are not who others perceive them to be. You may need them in this moment, but don’t let them get too close to your spirit and your dreams. Their masterful manipulation may catch you quite off-guard if you do not remain entirely aware of their actions. Stay alert when they are close and be sure to follow up on any conversation they try to have about you with others. “Yes he took care of me and helped me, but these good deeds were the water to make the seed of his manipulation grow.” - Abigail Osbourne “When they can no longer manipulate you or control you, they smear you.” - Steve Maraboli The Queen of Wands (Reversed) from Tarot Nusantara by Hisyam A. Fachri https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b40237b9-6995-4889-ba17-1f1c8c85b2dc/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Pentacles… - Look at you - clutching those pearls - holding on to what you have and waxing indignant over the idea you should spend it or share it. Security, structure, and balance of finances is good, but it isn’t everything! The best way to invest those savings - in yourself. So, what are the possibilities here?!? Is there a class you’ve been longing to enroll in or do you want to go back to school? Imagine what you can learn and how the benefit of continued education will pay off in the long run. What trip have you been denying yourself? Think on all of the adventures waiting for you and how they have the potential to change you for the better. Have you been dying to go out, but you just stay in? What daring and exciting person might you meet if you say “yes” the next time someone invites you out? Get the picture. It’s time now to give a little to get so much MORE. Make a list tonight of all the actions you can take by being a little more free with your $$$. When you wake up in the morning, examine your list and pick one - just one small step you can take this week to invest in your own wealth of spirit. “I am far from understanding dividends, but I rank dividends below human character.” - Theodore Roosevelt The Four of Pentacles from the Enchanted Tarot by Amy Zerner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7823ca0a-8093-47d4-9f5f-1d7308a27cc7/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - I am pulling from a beautiful, new deck I’ve just started working with and already I feel like we are best friends. This week, let’s all agree to jump through rings of fire with effort and ease. If you could light up the sky with actionable ideas that are rooted in the most passionate part of your core - what are these ideas and actions? And what can you do this week, without hesitation, that will support you as you manifest these desired goals? Growth is assured if you trust the most feral instincts inside - especially when it comes to the dreams in your life that truly move you. You can act with spontaneity and follow all impulses while maintaining an exterior of calm understanding. Don’t tame the wild horse within - let her run free and she may lead you into the starry night of your subconscious. But, don’t hesitate - take action so you can get there and then own it without judgement of self or others. Your true passions are not a whim - they are a vital part of who you are. “Blame it or praise it. There is no denying the wild horse in us.” - Virginia Wolf The Knight of Wands from the Tarot of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-cards-for-those-at-a-crossroad monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bf000ffc-3887-49e9-9ecf-741dab6f139f/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Four Cards for those at a Crossroad… - Have you reached a crossroad or just feel like you suddenly have a big choice to make regarding the direction of your life? This might have come to you as a surprise, but there are definite decisions to be made here. If you stay, you will never feel settled. Your emotional life longs for more steadiness and the small amount of evenness that you currently feel is going to fall from your grip at any moment. You know this you feel like you want to go, but the idea of leaving fills you with heaviness. It’s true, if you take that big step, your trip toward the start of something new will be arduous and burdensome, but your passion for change lights the way to a new beginning. The onset of this fresh start could be just what you need to ignite your spirit. Don’t lose sight of the third option - there is always something in-between. There is clear work involved if you opt for this “other”. With one foot in and one foot out, you will rise above the chaos, but you’ll have to be vigilant at maintaining the clarity of this mindset to make this work for you. You CAN create space for yourself in this way, though it may not feel to you like a big enough step toward the change you seek. Ultimately, it’s a bit of toss up, but you ARE ready to leap and dance in a new way, so release yourself with joy whichever way you go. It’s almost always in the approach - so do it all with glee and success is guaranteed. Bottom line - you know what you need - go for it and see this moment of choice as a moment of joy and fire. “Crossroads give you an opportunity to explore your potential.” - Alissa Finerman Stay:Temperance (Reversed) - Go: 10 of Wands - In Between: 7 of Wands - Underneath it all: Page of Wands from The Light Seer Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands-reversed-amp-judgement monthly 0.5 2022-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cfb78f0e-9a86-4cfe-8f51-7593b5d99f6e/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands - Reversed &amp; Judgement… - Hey Monsters - this weekend is going to be a BLAST. Feeling fiery?!? Ok, but direct that fire toward a greater calling. Seriously, you can have a very captivating effect on others, if you focus your passions in the right direction. You may feel like you are dangling and dumfounded, but your enthusiasm and openness is catching. People are interested in your perspective and in your approach, so let your voice ring out like a wild call to action. And, it will feel pretty spontaneous and dangerous when you cut loose, but there’s a lovable monster inside of you that longs to speak the truth and the truth will find it’s way to the surface anyway, so let it out. I think you’ll find that others are drawn toward the real version of who you are. Terrorize them with authenticity…you scary creature… “Today I will live in the moment…unless it is unpleasant, in which case I will eat a cookie!” - Cookie Monster The Knight of Wands (Reversed) into Judgement from the Monstarot Deck by Joanna Nelson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/553201d8-85d8-4e66-84a5-bfe6bd646b3c/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Swords… - Your day was challenging and you were pulled in many directions, but all is not lost. You can harness the tumultuous chaos that made you unsteady and use it to your advantage. Tonight, think on your day and remember each twist and turn that jarred you. Take all of the rebellious anger and impulsive instincts you felt throughout your experience and focus that energy in your mind. Imagine your brain is a weapon - what did all of those crazy moments teach you about how to shift your target? If you could swing your own mental prowess as a sword in defense of self, how might this materialize for you? Use that feeling to point you in the direction of your true battle. Let the turmoil feed you with greater clarity and you will know exactly how to charge into your day tomorrow like the true warrior you are. “Chaos is the score upon which reality is written.” - Henry Miller The Knight of Swords - Artists rendering from Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2022-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0fab158e-30a3-47be-8b6d-5cffecc53a3e/collage.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - We, of course, must take a moment to address the fact that this card has reappeared for us today. When a card keeps rising to the surface, it can feel like the deck is either laughing at us or yelling at us. Either way, the message is clear, but let’s examine it in a different light - shall we? You are exhilarated at the notion of your next big wave. But preparation isn’t what you think. If you want to be ready for the force of what is coming, you must stay in this moment. Heighten your senses, feel the fire of what smolders in your soul and listen with your spirit to the atmosphere around you. If you do this, you will truly understand when the time is right to rush in and you’ll be ready to catch a utopian ride in the direction of your choosing. So, feel the flames in your heart and take a knee in front of the wide ocean of your life. The time is now to fuel that fire by staying aware and being present for what is right in front of you. “The best wave of your life is still out there.” - Steve Hawk The 3 of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f119d74a-f8a3-4ac8-b8e3-d58e7e821945/collage-119.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - We often believe that to advance in the way we are meant to, we must dream big and plan for the distant future. But, growth is peculiar and expansion always starts from within. Today, though you feel wanderlust in your heart, stay in the moment. Trust that everything you need to broaden those horizons is right there in front of you in the very minute you are experiencing. Connect your senses to the full experience of what is present for you in the now and who knows what you might discover…or where it could lead you. Trust - stay in the moment - fully absorb your current adventure and you will ready yourself to blossom in a more richly beautiful way. “A rose must remain with the sun and the rain or its lovely promise won’t come true.” - Ray Evans The 3 of Wands (Reversed) from Llewellyn’s Classic Tarot by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/98e249b2-c737-4682-af48-568c8e3057bc/collage-118.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords - Reversed… - A new season is upon us and everything is beginning to grow and expand all around us. Can you feel the shift in the energy as the world emerges into the newness of spring? Even if you live in a location that doesn’t see the harshness of winter, there is an undeniable change in vitality nonetheless. Let the dark thoughts you have been relying on prop you up instead of trap you, as you move into this sense of revitalization. Imagine you are effortlessly resting on a bed of nails as you prepare to release your heart which has been transforming in this cocoon of shadows. In this twilight, you are preparing your own seed to spring forth toward the sun and fly into the gloriously warm sky. What do you need to surface with joy and optimism? This week, take inventory on what you require and desire in the warm months ahead. Paint it, write it, draw it - list it any way that will inspire you. Let the inspiration of it all draw you further away from those swords and closer toward the sun of each day ahead. Take wing in the delightful transformation of self and Spring! “Where flowers bloom, so does hope” - Lady Bird Johnson The 10 of Swords (Reversed) from the Faerie Tarot by Natalie Hertz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a896a05a-bda2-4c6c-ade1-5e147bbdd7af/collage-117.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cdsaatawmnwrebnyc3pkb96kga9gcn monthly 0.5 2022-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a49fc77b-c0fa-485c-a355-2edb0de3ef39/collage-117.png Card Of The Day - 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? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/798db044-c64e-4850-b559-7793a8915d1b/collage-116.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/639551df-ff5c-4780-aaa5-d25c68f386c6/collage-115.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-3 monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2ac9af77-caf5-4518-8f49-accf1607e458/collage-114.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5f90ff0-386f-4ada-941b-76bea7fbe2b4/collage-113.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5c0aaec-99ff-42e3-b50b-f2a095a2e56e/IMG_6602.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4fef67e0-3a7f-4648-818d-c0b3b74eacd1/collage-112.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39af7f71-0c5a-4570-8de8-143ec717ffef/collage-110.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9143fd0c-b2ce-4a82-8505-78ea55733c7c/collage-108.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/007b18d0-7275-4ec4-93c9-d46b97343984/collage-107.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/42090bd5-915b-45bb-8283-0d01cde1011e/collage-106.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-for-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2022-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a3ad5c9f-c668-4522-9f92-90e4d0ec4abf/collage-105.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a3b01f55-c781-493b-9eb0-40bcd5871d28/collage-104.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-coins monthly 0.5 2022-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3051a41c-2c5f-48f1-bf46-b35102b78dc5/collage-103.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/038149f3-f466-4412-b115-68b9d2696f88/collage-102.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed-4 monthly 0.5 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/87f7004e-8a0b-4274-b25b-90750112ee32/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-coins monthly 0.5 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d3ba2beb-ca21-49f8-80d6-d2457c469ecf/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-wands monthly 0.5 2022-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fafd2466-205d-40e8-b3fe-bd01426980d7/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3c2e4b65-f46a-4d6f-aaa7-4411c7b7f6fc/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - 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 https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-cups-reversed-into-the-king-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4fcc9ba5-8302-4956-a40a-4025fc2a0115/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Cups (Reversed) into the King of Pentacles… - This morning I had a test - like a literal test and I was….nervous! But, I was also quite amused by my own nervousness - I mean, after all, what part of life ISN’T a test?!? I was trying to keep it all in perspective, but I decided to ask the cards for a bit of guidance. As I shuffled 2 cards flew out of the deck. I looked at them and thought, “Welp, this is NOT going to go the way I think it should, but seems to ultimately work out?” It was clear - I was going to be thrown a curveball. What might normally feel like a united effort and offer a sense of calm, would be disrupted. But when…how?!? The thoughts in my mind were swirling and anxiety tried to overtake me. As the test was in progress - the curveball came fast and furious. What I thought would be a perfect partnering felt disrupted by external forces and I found myself in unknown territory, wondering what to do. But, instead of freaking out and acting in a rash, reactive manner, I maintained my sense of calm and control and allowed for those disturbances to exist without letting them overwhelm me. It became very clear in the moment how these two cards were manifesting and I laughed on the inside. If you feel interference or you are thrown a curveball, don’t let it rattle you, my friends. Ground yourself, focus, take your best crack at it and trust that the universe has got your back. Despite life’s curveballs, I passed the test and you will, too - whatever test you are experiencing. Keep your eye on the ball and your feet on the ground. “You can’t control the curve balls life throws at you, so you have to learn how to control yourself and change quickly to make sure the curve ball doesn’t knock you out.” - Mark Edwards The 2 of Cups (Reversed) into The King of Pentacles from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/929a1ae7-b5bc-4dfc-98ca-fda0996d6975/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - Let the thoughts of your day coalesce as you move into the activities of the night. Channel them in a way that aligns your core with an electrified sense of focus. Take a minute to breathe and calm the mind. Create space for the cloudy, unnecessary thoughts to clear and shine a light on what is remaining. What message do these remaining concepts offer? Follow that message, even if it doesn’t yet make sense and allow it to illuminate the journey into your night. While in that experiences of following your thoughts where they lead you, what else emerges? How might you use these new perceptions of your own reality to make some really vibrant changes for yourself? Tonight your mind can give birth to a whole universe of brilliant ideas, if you are ready for it, so take flight and accept your mission like a mythical creature learning to fly. “Create space simply to be and clarity emerges for you to see.” - Gabrielle Goddard The Ace of Swords from the 78 Astral Tarot - Tarot in Space - Image by Brenda Lyons https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2022-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/11312697-2343-4e21-a723-ceabaef26725/collage-100.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords… - I see you sneaking around. You are up to something and sometimes it can be really good to up to something. But, why so secretive? Ok, you don’t have to tell me, especially if you know it’s to your advantage. Stealing others ideas or thoughts, manipulating a situation to get what you want and need, fixing issues undercover - all of these things can be thrilling and necessary, but if you really want to get away with this dangerous deceit, step lightly as you slowly creep off. Even if you don’t wake the Dragon, will it chase you once you have gotten away? It might…so think ahead and be ready. “Stealing, you’ll go far in life. Actually, there is something funny about getting away with it.” - Mike Judge The 7 of Swords from the Norse Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fa5b5075-42c0-4961-83de-738bda014dd7/collage-99.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands… - Sometimes we create our own conflict. Heck - OFTEN we create our own conflict. Working with others can be challenging, but if you approach collaboration with team spirit, it can be incredible! When you think of it, if there is an army of people working toward a singular goal, it should increase the chance of success substantially. In fact, sometimes a real flow of teamwork can change the direction of a project toward an even greater vision. BUT, all of the contributors have GOT to be working with the same desire to triumph. Respect and understanding are key elements and if you are not willing to listen and adapt, things can come to a very heated standstill. Don’t let your personal ego get in the way of accomplishing great things as a member of a valued team. Work hard and PLAY NICE! “None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard The Five of Wands - Do you know what deck this is? Let’s work together to figure it out… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2f9a4bd-2167-456e-bfea-eabe5dfa7179/collage-98.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card… - As a card for our week ahead, this may seem grim. But, lucky number 13 is here to remind you that change is inevitable. In fact, change is one thing in life that is guaranteed. This week, you may be struck with unexpected changes to your life. The more you resist, the harder and more painful it will be. The cloak of death feels dark and ominous, but that is only because what lurks underneath is unseen and unknown. Don’t coil away in fear - unmask it and you will find there is magic hiding there - waiting just for you. This is the magic of transformation. Rebirth lives within if you boldly accept the frightening challenges that change presents to you. When the unknown becomes known, you will experience the dawn of a new version of who you were meant to be. AND you will feel the power of conquering your own terror. Get ready to experience change this week - unmask the hidden, golden potential of self. “Life and death are illusions. We are in a constant state of transformation.” - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu The Death Card from The Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fcab021b-7412-499c-9dbc-8af9d2523e7a/collage-96.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups - Reversed… - In your dreams tonight, envision a life free of any and all emotional baggage. If you were to kiss your cognitive understanding of the world goodbye and all emotional content spill out of your soul. As you walk a path of clarity in your dreams, inhabit your spirit as it is intended to be - free of restrictive preconceived notions based on past experiences. With each step you take, leave behind an imprint of any fear, doubt or sadness you carry with you and move forward with peace and purity of self. Open your heart to the cool, naked air and ready yourself to embrace the light on the horizon with joy and curiosity. Where does this magical path lead you and what is waiting for you in that glow of the dawn? You may be surprised what you find. Now, turn around and examine your footprints in the snow. If you travel back to your waking life and recollect each imprint - how has this experience changed the way you feel about that fear, doubt and sadness? When you wake bring this new feeling with you into your new day. Sweet dreams! “When you let go of fear and the need to control, you’ll experience how mysterious, sacred and interesting life can be.” - Melody Beattie The 8 of Cups (Reversed) from the Creative Commons Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7345e4bb-267a-4e3e-a37b-c8cae0937f3b/collage-96.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups… - Grab your closest buddy and raise a glass together to the fabulous life you inhabit this weekend. Whether your days are full of activity or not, your glass is full of joy and cheer. Can’t see it or feel it yet? Welp, tonight is your chance to claim a brighter tone for your weekend ahead. Invite your bestie to help you initiate the magic that you both rightfully deserve - then honor your most recent accomplishments together. Feel gratitude fill your heart and plan the many ways in which you can honor yourselves and each other. Think dynamically about how you might do this and do not restrict your imagination about the euphoric tribute you can manifest. Experience all the love and joy that the universe has to offer this weekend. You deserve it. “Raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways.” - Pink The 10 of Cups - Image by Kelsey Showalter https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-and-the-knight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/df69e6ec-49de-4e0f-a805-12eda06efa90/collage-95.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands and The Knight of Pentacles - Reversed… - Feeling internally conflicted right at the start of the day? Maybe a little Spring Fever is calling to you? You know you need to remain responsible and reliable with the many things you have on your plate today, but there is a spirit within longing to break free that cannot be ignored. In fact, this joyful urge to shake things up and feel impassioned about life is practically taunting that respectable honor you are clinging to. Do you stay within the lines of your responsibilities? Or do you ditch them and let your inner child out to play? Hmmmm….tempting. Or maybe you can indulge the celebratory spirit in your heart and still accomplish your external obligations? Perhaps, you approach this by finding that in-between? It’s your life - your day - your path - move in the direction that speaks most to you. You get to decide which side of you wins today! “Work and play are words that describe the same thing under differing conditions.” - Mark Twain The Page of Wands from The Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani and the Knight of Pentacles (Reversed) from Tarot for the Modern Reader https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2022-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6f55067d-eca5-4c5d-9e4e-8d1a7dd04ed0/collage-94.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Pentacles… - Collaboration is key to realizing your goals in the work place. You may not currently comprehend just how important your team members are to your own personal achievements, so it’s time to step up into the idea that they can help you materialize a path to success. If you try to handle it all by yourself, you will find yourself overwhelmed and important components can slip through the cracks. And, what fun is doing everything on your own anyway? Unite with the people that are there to support you. Welcome them into your world with clarity and understanding and let them give you the help you need and deserve. What you build together will set the stage for more work for all and when they need it, they may turn to you next! “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of the member is the team.” - Phil Jackson The Three of Pentacles. Not sure what deck this is, but I dig the image. Do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/36b41b4e-3b4a-422d-946d-7b454e9c4450/collage-93.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands - Reversed… - When you meet someone who is visionary, it’s easy to feel inspired to jump on board and support their mission! However, in your current quest, you may want to apply logical reasoning to their approach. Don’t blindly say yes to their every whim because you are fired up about what they stand for. Question it. Their intentions may be good, but their intentions may not be manifesting into healthy action. In fact, when you really dissect the manner in which they are leading everyone in a direction of their own desire, you will start to see how twisted the objective can become. If you must continue to follow, follow with caution. Protect self and others and make a habit of setting reasonable boundaries regarding your involvement. And, it’s ok to retreat. Inspiration is everywhere and perhaps you are not meant to follow. “Caution is the eldest child of wisdom.” - Victor Hugo The King of Wands (Reversed) from the Deviant Moon Tarot Deck by Patrick Valenza https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ed113997-0dfa-4799-9c71-ea3c6925ac5c/collage-92.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords… - Are you a person that feels mystified by love? Love can be illusive and you may feel like you are constantly adrift, coming close to the port, but never quite reaching the destination. I know it may seem like you are alone in this, but you are not, my friend. Even those around you who seem to have it all figured out are likely second guessing themselves. Love IS mysterious. When you have it in your life - do you ever truly “have it”? And when you don’t, it can sometimes appear every where you turn. Perhaps it’s time to buddy up and re-direct your sails. Take comfort in knowing there are others out there who feel just as lost. Come together, fix your compass and shift your perspective toward life and the dawn of possibilities. Instead of venturing out into the night with love as your aim, venture into your heart and let love come to you. You may reach your destination sooner than you thought and you’ll do it in good company. “Never go in search of love. Go in search of life and life will find the love you seek.” - Atticus The 6 of Swords from The Victorian Romantic Tarot by Karen Mahony and Alex Ukolov https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4ab49022-9b15-458e-b4d4-ffab45bac5ba/collage-91.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Pentacles… - This week opportunity flies in for you to open your heart to a richer experience in love and life! So, what are you waiting for?!? Make the most of it! But first, perhaps you need to dream about what that means to you? I suggest you pour yourself a lush red and slip into a hot bubbly bath with candles blazing, close your eyes and imagine. Envision all the lush ways you can embrace opulence throughout your week. If you want to go big - go BIG and take yourself on a fancy date or plan something glamorous for you and loved one. But, you should also just think of the many ways you can squeeze the juiciness of love out of each moment throughout your week. Trust me, as a result of your own indulgence you will glow from within and that glow will soar out into the universe and attract even greater rewards! “Always, I want to live more intensely and more richly.” - Everett Ruess The Ace of Pentacles from the Animism Tarot Deck from Rainbow of Crazy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b2159e40-6a87-47f2-857b-5d39fb860c88/collage-90.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - I’m giving you a little love on this Valentine’s Weekend. This is a strange celebration - right?!? Love is mysterious, hard to grasp and can be illusive. Even when it’s flourishing in our lives, do we really understand it? What we understand, most of all, is how it makes us feel to be loved - though for many of us this feeling is different. Euphoric, warm, exhilarated, cradled, supported and even overwhelmed for just a list of adjectives to describe it. And love can sneak in on you in so many forms. This weekend, I hope you take the time to relish the moments in which you feel love. Whether it’s coming from friends, family, co-workers, partners, pets or self. Notice it and take the time to allow for it to cleanse your spirit. Then, double down - how can you foster that love - help it to grow and expand? You deserve it. And then, all I ask is that you share it with another in return. “Seize the moments of happiness in the world - Love and be loved. That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly.” - Leo Tolstoy The Ace of Cups - Image by Georgina Gibson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2022-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ab06aa6b-49b1-46c6-8b31-c56176e11773/collage-81.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - This weekend, you may feel like you are leaving something or someone behind. But this“beautiful” and “exciting” situation you inhabit is deceptive and is no longer serving you. In fact, as alluring as this lifestyle may seem, you know in your heart it is all a facade. So, it’s time for you to stop playing pretend and dive into more inviting waters. You were meant to be with likeminded company who loves, understands and supports you. You long to enjoy companionship that is welcoming, nurturing and reliable. So, ditch the superficial realm in which you currently dwell and venture out to find your real tribe. You may not be united with them right away, but you will feel a great sense of relief as you swim away. “There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.” - CS Lewis The 8 of Cups from the American Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-into-justice monthly 0.5 2022-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a4ab2c71-bd35-4c72-81a4-ef4d8935ceda/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands into Justice… - Dealing with idiocracy can be quite frustrating and today you are facing more than your fair share. I know you want to lash out and tell every one just how you feel about their nonsensical ideas, thoughts and actions, but that is not advised. Don’t play into their chaos and silliness -that is what they are hoping for - to suck you into the folly of it all and throw you off-course. You remain more powerful if you rise above it. So, take a deep breath, close your eyes, laugh at it all on the inside and know that you are right and they will soon discover that you are - the hard way and you will be able to sit back and watch it all unfold. You know what’s right and you know you ARE right. Despite being surrounded by fools, you hold all the power in this situation, my friend. “If idiots could fly, this place would be an airport.” - Anonymous The 7 of Wands into the Justice Card from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-monday-night-3-card-message monthly 0.5 2022-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/009bbcdd-1424-4403-87fd-d0d8fc1f004e/collage-79.png Card Of The Day - A Monday Night 3 Card Message… - The strength and spark of your passion is trying to align, but something is getting between you and a loved one. But, you are meant to be together. And by the way, is that a something or is that a someone? An additional element of fire that is misaligned can mute the power of your union and prevent you from fully experiencing the wholeness of one another. You will never fully see the flame and feel the warmth of your spirits fusing with that third thing in the way of what is supposed to be. Not sure you understand what I’m talking about? Welp, tonight is a chance to find out. Have an inclination? Ask. Bring it all out into the light. Think you already know - study the problem from all angles and really understand the complexities, so you can take action. You have the opportunity to rule each other and the world around you with passionate fervor. Don’t let something so small come between you and this chance to set the world on fire. “People with great passion can make the impossible happen.” - Jeremiah Say The King of Wands and The Queen of Wands (Divided by The Three of Wands Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2022-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4965637f-cbcc-4949-a912-ad99ab9c0367/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles… - The week ahead will come with some minor ups and downs. You may be thrown a couple of curve balls, but it’s nothing that you can’t handle. Walk with confident ease, knowing that you can juggle any little thing that life hurls in your direction. But, really, if you are faced with obstacles, just maneuver around them with a spirit of acceptance. You got this. Your natural energy suggests that taking life in stride is the best path forward in this moment. You know that you can handle those minor hiccups, so don’t get anxious - just handle them with an easy shrug. Life is a beach and you are just out for a stroll - waves, clouds, rocks - they are all things you are ready to master. Juggle it all with style. “The trick to juggling is determining which balls are made of rubber and which balls are made of glass.” - Anonymous The Two of Pentacles from ??? I found this image, but I don’t know what deck this is and I’m too busy juggling other things. Do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2022-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/74df2bed-bed6-46ca-9d11-5b89d1b11d4b/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Swords… - Busy life? Busy mind? If you were to stop and abruptly change your direction, what might you find yourself doing instead of what you are doing right now? Where might you be going? Who might you become? Big questions for a Saturday…I know. But, even the smallest shift in your direction can spark excitement in your day. Sometimes, you don’t have to stay on track. When you feel the inspiration just shift direction and charge into your new intention with fierce commitment. Even if you aren’t ready - even if you had different plans for your day or life and especially when you are unsure. Charge in with wild abandon - you can figure it all out when you get there or as you go. Try this today in the smallest of ways and see what magic unfolds. “If you do not change your direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tzu The Knight of Swords from The Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2c2cf686-fbe4-498b-9d82-5a5623927ae6/collage-76.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - Sometimes it takes a moment of melancholy and despair for you to find the magic you truly need. A prison of the mind will try to ensnare the heart in darkness so you will have to be open to receive the message. But, the answer will find you if you allow it into your sphere. When the light is full of shadows, you may not see it, so try to feel it’s protective guidance as it materializes for you. This might happen internally or externally, so sharpen your senses and be as receptive as you can to what is existing all around you. Let your spirit welcome the whisperings of the remedy and you will understand you were never truly in darkness. “The patronus is a kind of a positive force, a projection of the very things that the Dementor feeds upon - hope, happiness and the desire to survive” - Remus Lupin from Harry Potter (JK Rowling) The 8 of Swords from The Last Unicorn Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/42ffe4a62f88s497dk597n2hjzzj7a monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b1fa2c0a-537c-475b-bafd-e12efff3614e/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands… - Reach high and build your expectations past your own limited view. If you need solutions and truly want to find solid ground, access your most creative thoughts and ideas and take action and dream beyond what is right under your nose. It’s time to defy boundaries and “think outside of the box” as they say. Climb with curiosity and fearlessness til you are so far away from the situation that you cannot see it through the clouds. Don’t just look for a solution - develop a new vision. Who knows what is there, but don’t you want to find out? It may seem impossible and it could be, but sometimes we have to reach beyond what is possible to really appreciate having our feet back on the ground. So, the way I see it, is that you have nothing to lose. “When you're way up high And you look below At the world you've left And the things you know Little more than a glance Is enough to show You just how small you are” - Jack from Into The Woods The Four of Wands from the Fairytale Tarot by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-5 monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c0807d2e-1326-4e78-b100-3a12576c87fc/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - Feeling groovy? Don’t you ever let the man keep you down - rebel by embracing your inner love child. Let’s face it, we are all children of this earth. Your natural essence holds magnetism - if you tear away all that is imposed upon you, you know you are authentically wild. Turn down the lights tonight, turn on some mind-altering music and meditate on the tiny ways you shined your raw, unique beauty today. Write them down. Then, freely revel in your juiciness and, heck, dance naked if you feel like it! Tonight when you dream, let your hippiest spirit lead the way. Tune out, turn on, drop out - jam out in all of the unrestricted ways you can in your most delicious night visions. What are the magical ways that you shine as this free-spirited version of self while you slumber? When you wake up, be certain to write it all down. Let your new list of freedom light a path forward for you into the unknown joys of transcendence. Empress is calling to you to do so. Right on, my friends. “The more you live, the less you die.” - Janis Joplin The Empress from the Classic Rock Tarot by Parisi Studios https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-crossing-over-the-nine-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ae8db0f3-311e-4abf-b735-1002e249dc10/IMG_6274.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords crossing over the Nine of Swords - Reversed… - This week we will be facing some inner demons - the kind that keep us up all night with worry and make us shake in fear of what is to come. The kind that fill us with dread - the kind of our own making. Sometimes the inner turmoil we experience is something we invite in and let fester until it overtakes us. If you are experiencing the undeniable overwhelm of anxiety and torment, it may be time to do a whole lot of soul searching. Instead of lashing out and blaming others, look within and take note of what is within your control and what isn’t. Also, it’s a good idea for you to see your most damaging thoughts for what they are - self harm. You have the power to banish these demons because it it you who are holding them so close to your heart. Release those thoughts and watch them fall away. You are almost at the end of this turmoil, but only you hold the key to unclogging your mind and purifying your spirit. It’s hard work this week, but I think we are up to the challenge! “We all have demons, but we can't hold onto them long enough for them to turn us into monsters.” ― Brianna Sugalski, Disenchanted The Eight of Swords from Aunty Flo Tarot crossing over the Nine of Swords (Reversed) from The Sacred Isle Tarot by David Higgins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b24430a1-814c-4235-89eb-345a8a3ba1e8/IMG_6276.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords crossing over the Nine of Swords - Reversed… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a32331bf-18ee-4884-bc3b-37a9673d41ae/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Cups… - Too many options on your plate? Feeling emotionally jolted at the thought of having to make a decision? Don’t do anything - let your choices fall away. WHAT?!? Yep - all options available to you - let them go. Pretend as if you never had them at your disposal at all. It’s not worth all the drama of having to decide what is best for you. And it certainly isn’t worth the dread of the “what if” - what if you make the wrong decision? Weighing your options is tedious and such hard work anyway -don’t even dream of writing up a a pros & cons list. It’s not worth your time. Just let it all go - ALL of it. Don’t invite change. Things are fine the way they are. You should just coast and accept the status quo. If you have read this far - your response to my missive will give you ALL the information you need on whether or not you should proceed. How do you like that reverse psychology? Happy Saturday! “I’m such a pro at using reverse psychology, that now it doesn’t work on me anymore.” - Payal Jain The Seven of Cups (Reversed) from the Lotus Tarot Deck by Angie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-coins-reversed-and-the-seven-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/189e8534-b430-449e-a8e9-e34e469511c9/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Coins (Reversed) and the Seven of Swords (Reversed)… - Feeling an itch to spend money? It might be wise to take a pause this weekend. In fact, I think your bank account is giving you the side eye right now. This weekend will creep in with sneakiness and give you an opportunity to come clean on a few financial dealings that you have been quite underhanded about. Don’t you want to feel good about how you are spending and what/who you are spending on?! Give your mind the clarity it needs by taking a more responsible approach. It all begins with a pause, so you can recalibrate your spending. It may feel like a bummer right now, but you will thank yourself later. “It’s easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.” - Josiah Stamp The Four of Coins (Reversed) & The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/rc6lcfhn2cl6csp36gxtr9ec9nst87 monthly 0.5 2022-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e95090a1-cf9c-4877-980d-4195ae009240/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… - What was your favorite place to be alone when you were a kid? Was it the backyard swing set or treehouse? Was it that secret fort you built in your closet that you could escape to with a flashlight? Perhaps there was nook you made under a desk to hide away with a book? If you could go there now and meet your former self in their safest, coziest place, what might they say to you? Would you be invited in to share in the wonder of whatever dream they were up to? How might spending a little time in their world change the way you approach your own? Allow yourself to reunite with the dreamer within. They are still a part of you. They are calling to you to remember who you are… I leave you with the lyrics of an old song I used to sing to myself on the swings in my own backyard… “We’ll sing in the sunshine, We’ll laugh everyday, We’ll sing in the sunshine and I’ll be on my way.” - Gale Garnett The 6 of Cups - I can’t find what deck this is from, but my inner child just loves the image! Do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2022-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2615b442-830d-46f7-bb22-9f133a73609c/collage-70.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands… - Feeling proud and happy today?!? You SHOULD! You are on fire - kicking ass and taking names. Have a full on “Me Party” in honor of yourself. It’s ok to brag and strut with all of your colors proudly displayed. Let everyone around you know that you are a rare gem in an ocean of the mundane - you ARE! Celebrate your accomplishments with glee. If you aren’t sure you have anything to celebrate - you are WRONG. Celebrate the uniqueness of who you are by flaunting it for all to see. You know you are the bomb, so create an explosion that is all about how awesome you are. You deserve it - don’t hold back. “The more you celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate!” - Oprah Winfrey The Six of Wands from Orien’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-card-2 monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2b300229-3bef-4bde-86ae-01953c2e4498/collage-69.png Card Of The Day - The Star Card… - So, after last night, when I was inviting the energy of the Star, I pulled this morning and whispered to the deck, “please send us a positive message today!” and I got…The Star. I absolutely love it when your deck supports you and sends you that affirmative message from the Universe that you so desperately need. Batten the hatches, my friends! We may be experiencing rough waters, but it’s nothing we can’t handle. Through ups and downs, thick fog and dangerous waves, we have the full support of the Star. So, when you are feeling lost or tossed or just plain over it, navigate yourself in the direction of light and love. Can’t see it? It’s there. Feel your way through the chaos and chart a course directly to the light of your own existence. “I wish that I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” - Hafiz of Shiraz The Star Card from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-card-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/71ce99ab-f3e7-4616-9eb7-06d33292535d/collage-67.png Card Of The Day - The Star Card… - Confession - I didn’t pull this card, I chose it because it’s energy was needed today. There are some days you must invite the healing light of the star. Cleanse yourself of all that distressed you. May you be embraced in restorative energy and be renewed by a light from within. May everyone you love feel its softening glow. Heal, restore, renew - that is my wish. “Then you cave. You sit in the dark of the pain and gently wrap starlight around you as you knock on the doorway of home and healing.” - Jody Doty The Star Card first design by Sanja & from The Mystic Dreamer Tarot by Heidi Darras & The Green Witch Tarot by Kiri Ostergaard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-4 monthly 0.5 2022-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/93dc0fe8-12cf-494f-ab98-f5190d202513/collage-66.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The radiant and regal Empress is inviting you to create your own abundance. Her nurturing spirit is embracing you on your journey this week and gently guiding you in a direction of luxurious growth. Her message: You don’t have to wait for abundance to appear or materialize for you - it is always available in ways you haven’t yet understood or accessed! Take advantage of what is offered and make it come alive with richness of spirit. But HOW?!? What is available to you in this moment - what natural elements of life are presenting to you? How might you enhance them, so they reverberate with meaning, purpose, beauty and harmony to their fullest potential? Your beautiful home may be lacking natural elements - outfit it with flowers and plants and delight in new atmosphere of vibrancy you have created! Your current relationship feeling mundane? A small gesture of lavish attention can go a LONG way. Do something extravagant for the person you love and reap the rewards you receive in return. Perhaps you, personally, feel a little lack luster?! Spa treatment is calling to you- something that will not only regenerate your body, but fuel your spirit with glamour and nurturing sustenance. Your journey into the the realm of the Empress could be as simple as indulging in the wonders of an art museum or reading an inspiring poem. This week, ask your spirit what it needs most and then nourish it with wild and fortifying love! “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” - Jean Shinoda Bolen The Empress from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f31deefb-99b2-4f34-af4d-19f02f3aec8d/collage-65.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Wands - Reversed… - Feeling a little down because something you have been planning for is not materializing the way you had hoped? This can be frustrating, disappointing and send you into a debilitating funk OR you can use that fire within to redirect your energy. Instead of spending tonight throwing a pity party and longing for something that isn’t meant to be, commit yourself to a moment of reflection. Recall all of your past plans that fell through and think about what the payoff was for you. Yes, I said payoff! On the other side of that failed effort there was a reward. It just wasn’t the reward you initially hoped for, but there was something gained from your loss. Sometimes when things fall through it’s for a very specific reason. The universe is either pushing you in a new direction or protecting you from a mistake that doesn’t initially appear to you as a flaw. Take stock and then turn your attention to your current situation. Let the sun set on this dream. It may be hard to watch it drift away, but see the undeniably dynamic colors that appear as it vanishes. Tomorrow morning, you will be ready to take a step toward a new plan! “Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.” - Beau Taplin The 3 of Wands (Reversed) from the Tarot de St. Croix by Lisa de St. Croix https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/bfspaz8czkl43g7sw5gw2pj5ml43ax monthly 0.5 2022-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e75ec85b-408a-4c84-8bb9-aa58c4cb0c28/collage-64.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords… - This weekend get totally zen and clear your mind. Say goodbye to your dizzying thoughts as you watch them float away. It’s fine to let them hover above you, but recognize that they are not of you - but something other to be observed, but not held. Let your whole being become an empty vessel and give your brain a chance to think…nothing. Not sure how to do this? There are many fun ways to detach -meditation, hot bath, zen music, a peaceful walk through nature, a long mid-day nap or an engrossing novel. However you decide to do this, as soon as you hear that inner voice spring up with a thought that is not reflective of your moment, release it and watch it fly away. You seek mental balance and you have everything you need to achieve it this weekend. Relax, zone out and enjoy. “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” The Four of Swords - Not sure what deck this is, but I’m not going to think about too much. Do you know?!? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a647ee3e-a967-44cd-9363-8fa3684ca0c2/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune - Reversed… - Are you ready for a Karmic shift today? Before you dance around screaming, “Yes! Yes! Yes” with glee, ask yourself this, “Where have I been mostly residing on the wheel of life recently?” If you have been moving forward with good intentions and positive energy, this shift may work in your favor. If you have been acting from a place of selfishness and manipulation to get what you want or need, you may be in for a sudden wake up call. Wherever you land today on the sacred circle, absorb the lesson of it. We all sometimes need a reminder of the power of give-and-take in our universe. So whether you find yourself at the top or bottom of this rotation, you can be certain to blossom and flourish from there. Round and round you go, my loves! “The wheel of fortune lifts us up and brings us down. You must free your happiness from its vagaries. Expect nothing and everything is a gift.” - Phil Tucker The Wheel of Fortune from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7fd586a7-3961-4e3f-acc5-9db7f8f4dad2/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - Let the emotions of your day flood your dreams with imaginative journeys tonight. Perhaps you didn’t feel like you quite had a handle on your feelings today, but that is ok, because while you slumber you can commandeer your own vessel as you traverse the waves that overtake your heart. Your feelings are stormy, but have the power to illuminate your dark beauty in ways that can elevate you into your own true power. As you drift off to sleep, envision yourself as wildly in control of every element composing your most luscious emotions. Allow your spirit to navigate the most dangerous pieces of self with composed wonder. When you float back to the waking world in the morning, steer yourself into Thursday with tranquil ferocity. Become the dream of your mysterious inner life. Welcome the fathomless elegance of your heart. “A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” - JRR Tolkien The “Female” King of Cups - Digital Artworks by AW Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e9ffdd4e-caec-4b28-bbe0-cb124c47cdf1/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups - Reversed… - Don’t let your emotions lead you into a dark, unrealistic cave of expectations today. You are feeling your way through a lot, so give yourself some room to swim through it, but don’t dive too deep or allow your emotional understanding get clouded by the murky water in your heart. Examine your feelings like they are a foreign language, meant to be studied and understood and remain logical about everything that you encounter on the surface. It’s an interestingly heavy day, though nothing you can’t handle. So, remain calm, breathe and make it your mission to stay afloat and see the world around you with clarity. “Negative feelings weigh you down and can keep you from experiencing healing, as surely as stones might weigh you down if you were trying to swim.” - Susan Barbara Apollon The Nine of Cups (Reversed) - Image featured on Astrology Zodiac Signs Website https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f644cf45-1f0c-4488-b365-79cbb6832ea2/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords - Reversed… - Are you in the midst of planning something - a trip, an event, a project for work?!? It’s good to plan ahead, but in this case make sure that you are not overthinking it. If you simplify your approach as you plan ahead, it will prove to be easier to move forward. You know the elements needed to bring your plan to fruition, so start by doing what is logical and don’t get weighed down by conflicting thoughts. If you allow negative past experiences to cloud your process, you will regret it. Trust yourself and take small steps toward bigger action. As it all starts to materialize, you will be able to feel your way down the path to successful execution. You got this! “The best things happen when you are not overthinking it.” - Ben Zobrist The Five of Swords (reversed) - Artist Rendering on Reddit - Felix Fradalrius https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-4 monthly 0.5 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d12e1b12-de15-4794-a4cc-fb9f31215b17/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - I asked the cards how we can invite magic into the week ahead and I got the juiciest response! Also, since this week begins with a full moon on the 17th, it seemed incredibly appropriate (thank you, deck!). Start your week with activity that will release and free your mind and spirit. What are you holding on to that is inhibiting your intuition and restricting hidden thoughts and feelings from rising to the surface? Cleanse yourself of this on Monday. This may mean doing some meaningful cleaning around the house, getting something off your chest with a friend or loved one, or exorcising internal conflict with finality. Using the power of the full moon to support the shedding of your block is encouraged. In releasing yourself from this self-imposed censorship, what deeper magic rises to the surface? Follow your whims, nurture your wildly creative ideas, express your innermost desires and savor the moments when you do. As you let your demons swim out in healthy and exciting ways, stop and thank the moon for aiding you on the dark, delicious path toward the magic of your authentic self. “Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and the stars mirrored in your own being.” - Rumi The Moon Card - Artist Rendering by Moonspiral found on Red Bubble https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-3 monthly 0.5 2022-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c73bcd1c-e505-4012-bcf5-87fb858ea3ee/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers… - Love presents us with a choice - constantly urging us to step outside of our comfort zones and often asking us to pursue that which excites us most, but feels forbidden. But, even when you make the choice that feels safe in your romantic life, love is still dangerous. Look at the reality of it….You are accepting an uncomfortable level of vulnerability. You are offering yourself up to someone who might embrace you or abuse you. You are investing time and energy in a joint effort, but you never really know what dwells within the person who is the object of your affection. So why not let love feel a little dangerous? Acknowledge the unknown and let it walk beside you under the engorged and luscious moon. Though it may feel menacing to you, don’t lose sight of the fact that love is a two way street. Sometimes you will face your lover and see the face of an adversary, but sometimes they will face you and receive the same antagonistic response. On the other side of the situation, you might meet under a dark sky and quickly become one - merging together in mind, spirit and heart. So, why not walk with that danger beside you? Seems like a deliciously rewarding chance to take! Protect self, but not too much… “Love’s for fools wise enough to take a chance.” - Amy Grant The Lovers from the Tarot Familiars Deck by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f384819f-5346-4b29-8498-c13f90807506/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - King of Swords… - This weekend let your mind lead the way - not just for you, but for others! Your thoughts are powerful, your senses are heightened and you will find that you have a keen understanding of what is needed in any situation that arises. And you are also full of ideas that will ultimately benefit all. You hold the key to making this weekend flourish with strong, magical intention. So take charge by casting a spell with a deeply focused mind and whip up a storm of excitement for everyone you encounter. “Always remember your focus determines your reality.” - George Lucas The King of Swords from the Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tcrng6a8t462bhwfdp69ke5b2yr4ac monthly 0.5 2022-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4e0b1b2b-51e6-417e-ae78-897466e8c2bf/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Your inner child is calling to you! Take a moment right now to dream. Visualize your next big adventure in multi-color. Perhaps it’s an exotic trip to explore a place you have only imagined you’d experience? Maybe it’s an excursion to an art museum to delight your senses with color and light? Or are you longing to start writing or painting yourself? If you could magically float into a fresh start, what do you envision? What ignites the curiosity you hold within? Don’t limit your potential when planning your inspirational escapade - map it out for yourself with glee and then allow yourself to execute it without thinking at all of life’s restrictions! Feel dangerous? It should - in all the right ways… “And into the forrest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir The Fool from the Dream Logic Tarot by Jay Gidwitz Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/deathrebirth monthly 0.5 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/60a2e7f1-ad37-4d3c-82a8-877d52b0bdf6/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - Death/Rebirth… - Sometimes it feels like my deck has a very dark sense of humor. This morning, longing to clear the energy of the cards that have been popping up for us, I asked my BF to pull and said, “Please pick something positive - we need it!!!” He always jokes when he pulls the card of the day for me, “Please don’t let it be Death. I’m going to get the Death card, I just know it.” Today he replied, “You know when you ask like that, I am definitely going to pull the death card.” I said, “You pull all the time and you’ve never pulled it.” And then, there she was - lucky number 13. I laughed out loud and he grew very nervous. So, I started to ask him what it was in his life that he wanted to transform. That’s the big question today for us all - what level of transformation to we long for, but are resisting out of fear of the unknown? Why so much resistance when the universe ordains the result will bring clarity and renewal? I love the labeling of the card in this particular deck - “Death-Rebirth” (with that infinity symbol wedged in-between). Something in life must fall away in order to get to a fresher, cleaner version - so meditate on this today. What can you force yourself to let go of to illicit the change you desperately need? I will do this, but I will also text my BF every hour just to make sure all is well! “She did not find the grim in falling apart. For every time she found herself to be broken, she knew she was brutally remaking herself, and collapsing to be reborn like a rioting star; haunting the dark sky.” - R.M. Drake Death/Rebirth from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-strength-card-reversed monthly 0.5 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f0d4b11b-9727-46e9-8ea0-fe79cb079ed3/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - The Strength Card - Reversed… - Confession - this card was pulled at the very start of the day as I was running late for the ferry - which lead to literally running in the freezing cold. So, right away it felt pretty eerily accurate. When the outer struggle meets the inner struggle and you just keep pulling, it’s time to throw your hands up and let whatever part of it you can fall away. So, I didn’t drop this bomb of a card until our day was over, because why rub it in. And tonight, I threw my hands up, forgot about everything and settled in to watch “In The Heights”. Hope you can throw your hands up and do something equally as fulfilling to end the long struggle of a day. Tomorrow is a new blank page! “Good Morning. Unclench your fists. Lower your shoulders. Step away. Then come back with a clear head, redouble your efforts. I believe in you.”- Lin Manuel Miranda The Strength Card (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-5 monthly 0.5 2022-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8c9074a9-ceec-4386-a264-98f994fa86ee/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - The Four Of Swords… - Feeling exhausted and it’s only the start of your week? Help is there for you in ways you cannot see, but you might feel. Is there someone who is no longer with you that you just wish upon wish you could connect with in this moment of depletion ? Rest your mind and find balance in the hidden blanket of their energy. Ask them for what it is that you need. When you get that idea out of the blue, they might have whispered it to you. And, that sudden burst of inspiration could be a gift, not a whim. The universe works in mysterious ways and your ancestors are always there when you need them most, pointing you in the right direction. Snuggle into a mid-day nap and see if you can feel their calming embrace or hear their secret guidance. “Sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood, do not let it grieve you - no one leaves for good. You are not alone.” - Stephen Sondheim from Into the Woods The Four of Swords - Artists Rendering by Gentry/Smith Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tmkcaf5a4682t9xyjhrj53m53xyhky monthly 0.5 2022-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7df35fe1-16a1-4cdd-9801-57e8f2734003/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Round and round the wheel spins and you just never know where it will stop! Sometimes life forces change - but this week it’s time for YOU to force a little change. Your heart is calling for it and you know you are ready to take a chance. Risky, maybe - but thrilling, definitely. What element in your life is calling for, almost demanding transformation? That is your target. Don’t resist, open your heart and trust that you know exactly what to do. Don’t throw the dice - wear them proudly as you fearlessly step out on a precipice and actively invite the winds of change. It’s time. Make it happen for yourself. You got this. “Change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” - Roy T. Bennett The Wheel from The Light-Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dbb3a55f-ee7d-4df7-93bc-1906ccc3e345/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles - Reversed… - Oooooh…this card hits hard for me right now! I am a person that is led by a giving energy, so perhaps that is why it has taken me ALL day to sit down and write about this. Feeling generous?!? Are you a giver, a provider or someone that has a charitable nature?! How exhausted are you right now from all the saying “yes” you have done and all of the ways you have stretched yourself to contribute?!? If I am honest with myself, I feel it it too…. Giving has a limit. Ugh! I can’t believe I said that, but it does. You may need to set boundaries or redefine the way you operate in this particular moment. If you are feeling tired, used, abused or taken advantage of, it’s time to set some guidelines to exactly what, of yourself, you are willing to extend to others. It’s healthy, it’s thoughtful and frankly, whether it’s time, money or personal energy, you can’t afford to give much more. So…step up, speak up and draw a line in the sand. It will be hard, but in reality it’s a very small step to gain perspective on how you interact with others in a healthier way. Give in this idea of not being SO giving. “The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.” - Tara Brach The 6 of Pentacles (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2022-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/937f422f-3d2b-4794-80f3-2e39f6652481/collage-47.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles… - I know the holiday season is officially over, but that doesn’t mean you can continue to bask in the glow of that energy. Luxury, indulgence, warmth and joy should be on your agenda this weekend. Feeling like you need a little comfort and cheer? Snuggle in with a good book and a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Want to feel gifted? Hit the after-holiday sales and treat yourself to something fun. Hit the spa to really make yourself feel amazing and if you cannot, create a home spa complete with warm bubble bath and lavish face mask. Light some candles around your home to illuminate the space with a glamorous glow. You deserve some self-pampering this weekend. Do whatever your heart desires most and relish every second. “Do not be afraid to give yourself everything you’ve ever wanted in life.” - Frank Lloyd Wright The Nine of Crystals from the Inner Child Cards by Isha Lerner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2022-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/910a44f2-351a-4997-bd99-a12ec331fa91/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - You have been busy building something big and have made great strides forward in this direction. Feeling a little protective now? It’s ok to defend your territory and make sure everyone knows who is king when it comes to this particular project or situation. But, be careful not to close yourself off from the people or things you need to take your dream all the way to the finish line. Stay in the fight, but consider your adversaries wisely. Trust your instincts on who you can and cannot trust for these final steps, but don’t shut everyone out of the picture. You are wild and powerful in this moment, but you haven’t yet reached the pinnacle of what you can expect. Don’t distance yourself - Ready yourself! “If you rile a tiger, he’s going to show his claws.” - Rob James-Collier The Nine of Wands - Unsure of this deck, but love the image - do you know what is is? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2022-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/deaf9b28-acfe-44c7-b9fd-aa38441ffd24/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups… - When life feels like a strange carnival, let gratitude float in. Gratitude for the little things - a colorful sunset, a sparkling moon, the feel of the green grass beneath your feet, the distant sound of music - can bring greater awareness to the fullness of life that you have at your fingertips. Tonight as you lay down your head, make a mental list of all of today’s celebrations - the warm comfy coat you put on before stepping out into the cold, the 5 dollar bill you found floating around in your bag, the supportive people that showed up throughout your day, the twinkling holiday lights that haven’t been taken down yet. List, in your mind, the tiny delights that lifted your spirit today. Allow these thoughts to carry you into the night sky as you gently drift to sleep. In your dreams, dance under the colorful big top of all your riches tonight. Sweet dreams! “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Beattie The 10 of Cups from the 78 Carnival Tarot - Card by Molly Harrison https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4f79f540-ce40-49f1-9e93-5c612e7978bc/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords… - Do swirling thoughts about others have your head full of clouds? We all have moments when we feel that cold, bitter wind of envy sweep in and make us feel small. If you are going to let your imagination run wild about what they have that you don’t, get specific about it. Tonight, focus on the person that is making your head spin the most. If you could steal just one piece of their life - what would you steal and why? Write it down. Once you have identified it - dig deeper. What would having that thing give you that you don’t have? Write it down. And why is that really important to you? Write it down. Keep asking why until you get to the core of the matter. Write it all down. Before bed, curl up that piece of paper and slide it under your pillow. Then, imagine you are slinking away into the night having stolen that missing element that you crave. Carry it into your dreams and see how it manifests for you there. When you wake up in the morning, look at the paper underneath your pillow and decide what ONE thing you can do in your day that will move you closer to the core of what you want. You will likely realize it has nothing to do with them at all. Sweet dreams, you envious ones… “Envy can be a positive motivator. Let it inspire you to work harder for what you want.” - Robert Bringle The 7 of Swords from the Cosmic Tarot by Norbert Losche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-5 monthly 0.5 2022-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f79734c9-7fc4-485f-a638-2df7f7720413/IMG_6115.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - We are spinning into our first full week of 2022 and there is so much that is up in the air. It’s best not to force a landing. This ride is going to be wild and wonderful, so adjust your expectations to be ready for surprises. Think of yourself as a compass on a tilt-a-whirl. Don’t bother to adjust your seatbelt, just be flexible and get ready to pivot to find your equilibrium. No matter how chaotic it becomes, the universe is supplying you will all that you need to master it. The more pliable you make yourself, the easier it will be to accept all of the things thrown your way. Heck, throw your hands up - you don’t need to hold on to that bar for support. Feel the winds of change whipping through your hair and know that you will always find your way to where you are meant to be. Let’s get this ride started… “God put us here on this carnival ride. We close are eyes never knowing where it’ll take us next.” - Carrie Underwood The Wheel of Fortune - Illustration by Nikko Cabatas https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/new-years-day-card monthly 0.5 2022-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4a695957-8e8a-40a5-a592-25d50999cfd6/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - New Years Day Card… - Happy 2022! This year, tune into the phases of your life as if you were the Moon. Your energy levels ebb and flow - sometimes your light beams open and bright and sometimes you feel like you just want to hide in the shadows. It can become natural to fight against your given intensity levels to fulfill obligations and responsibilities. Life is a dizzying spin, after all, and we are all just trying to keep up with our planet as it circles. But, this year, embrace your own moon power and deeply connect with the rhythm of your own psyche. Harness your energy, by allowing the magic of your own changing energy to illuminate the ways it would like to. Let the moon, who follows you through your many faces, connect you to the deeper emotions and memories that embolden who you are. When you are most in darkness, use those moments to connect with strength to the power of your inner light. Dance under the moon whenever you need a reminder of your own circadian rhythm. Happy New Year! “Don’t tell me the moon is shining now; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” - Anton Chekhov The Moon - Artist’s Rendering from Fine Art America https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/new-years-eve-card monthly 0.5 2022-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/7901f128-f94d-426c-bb44-30bd9fb416fb/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - New Year’s Eve Card… - You have been doing a whole bunch of internal soul searching and the New Year is the right time to bring what you have discovered to the forefront of how you exist. There is a new light emanating from your heart. This beam of love and understanding has elevated you to a higher level in our incredibly tricky game of life. You now know that intention is everything and you choose a path that illuminates a way for all. Don’t be bashful. Own your incandescent and unique energy and let it shine out into the world with no regrets. Cast a glow on the year ahead for yourself and all you encounter and do it with humility and authenticity. Shine on in 2022, my friends. Share your magic. Happy New Year! “Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way in the dark.” - Katrina Mayer The Hermit shines a light on 2022 from various decks. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2021-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f751bd47-84a1-4bae-b175-600e5932a759/collage-40.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords… - Free fall into 2022 with the idea that if you would like a balanced mind, you will have to make space for periods of rest, solitude and quiet. The overwhelm of day to day living in the time of Covid can feel like a battle, as we all well know. If you want to be prepared to face the moments of fight that are inevitable, you need to clear your mind and give your spirit opportunities to regenerate. If your mind calls to you for some peace and quiet, find it. If your heart needs to climb back into bed, do it. If you need time with healing friends, take it. Escapism will be key, but be incredibly mindful of how you escape and make sure it will truly create the space you need to restore. Also, do not underestimate the universe and the loving energy of spirit guides and past ancestors - they are watching over you at every turn, but there may be times when you really need to connect with them. Make it a priority by making room in your mind, heart and spirit for self. You can find moments of rest and retreat in the craziest of times - I promise! “Winter reminds me that even nature needs time to rest and retreat into its roots.” - Lisa Rowell The Four of Swords from The 78 Tarot Tarot In Space Deck - Art by Jade Hilliard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1fd13845-d23c-4d0d-982e-8d78e4fe95f1/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands - Reversed… - As a message for the year ahead, the Reversed 6 of Wands is not exactly what I hoped for us, but let’s try to put this in perspective, shall we? In 2022, we may not get the recognition we long for or deserve for all of the hard work we put in, BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our own accomplishments. In fact, knowing in advance that a certain level of disappointment when it comes to acknowledgement and accolades is expected, will help us to prepare the spirit by looking internally for the rewards that will truly matter. No matter how much external appreciation is lacking, that doesn’t mean we didn’t bust our bones to get the work done and execute it with flying colors. If we are being completely honest with ourselves, true fulfillment comes from within anyway. So, let’s make a pact to applaud every little step of our own progress and full on throw a party when we exceed our own expectations - and we will, my magical friends, we WILL. “Your self worth depends on you. You don’t have to depend on somebody to tell you who you are.” - Beyonce Knowles The 6 of Wands (Reversed) from the Alainn Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-coins monthly 0.5 2021-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/935ee71d-543f-4e07-98fc-e0568283c3ed/Spiral+Tarot+by+Kay+Steventon.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Coins… - For me, the cards I pull between Christmas and New Years are little clues on how to move forward in the New Year ahead. It’s time for us to start planning on making use of our most unique talents this year! What interest or skill do you especially love? What is it that you know or do that thrills you? Though, you may or may not see this as something you can capitalize on - start thinking of ways you can bring this personal fascination to the forefront. The activities or hobbies that captiviate you, might hold potential for return, if you pursue them with zeal. You’d be surprised how something you are passionate about that seems quite small could grow into a full blown money maker! If not money, the enhancement of these fancies can increase your personal intrigue in a way that brings rewards and accolades. Because you have great enthusiasm for this particular evocation, it won’t be hard to motivate yourself in this direction, so find out just how far you can take it. If you already have something of this nature cooking - dial up the heat and see if you can supercharge the growth. You will be surprised just how much this tiny interest can reward you this year! “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” - Rumi The 3 of Coins from the Spiral Tarot by Kay Steventon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f4539943-1391-425a-9561-a2657de1b77d/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - As we head into a new year, it’s a good idea to take a hard look at all the areas of your life in which you find yourself emotionally complacent. If indolence and empty acceptance are your default regarding people, situations and practices that you engage in, perhaps it’s time to shake things up. When you think about it, life is fleeting, so why continue to engage in something or someone that doesn’t help you advance in a joyful or exciting way? Sit down today and think long and hard about those elements you simply adhere to and see the many ways in which you might shake them up in the new year. Get your feet wet by changing the way you approach your own indifference. If you splash around in all of that listlessness, a clear message on how you should change may rise to the surface of that mud-puddle you have created for yourself. Ditch apathy and resignation. This new year embrace action, defiance, exploration and inspiration! “Complacency is a far more dangerous attitude than outrage.” - Cherrie L. Moraga The 8 of Cups - Artist’s Rendering by Petra Kock-Reiter of Petrak Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-3 monthly 0.5 2021-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4ec5c372-eafb-490f-9d2a-c4c2177b30d6/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - The Empress welcomes you into her warm embrace today. If you are feeling lethargic or down, allow yourself to be initiated into the abundance of the world around you. Give yourself a few moments today to notice the color and light that dance around you wherever you are. Take advantage of the elements of the natural world that are available to you and reflect upon the mysteries of our world. When you open yourself to experiencing the wonder that is always available but seldom appreciated, the universe becomes a lush secret that is revealed in small, secret whisperings just for you. The reality of your life is so much more than you think it to be. So, become the explorer that is ready to adventure toward experiencing the multidimensional life you deserve. Walk hand in hand with Empress - she is your guide and she gifts you nothing but love. “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” - Soren Kierkagaard The Empress from The Shadowscapes Tarot by Barbara Moore and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-4 monthly 0.5 2021-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/cad8ccd9-9986-473d-9aab-ece49a31f1bf/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Spreading a little holiday cheer with a friendly reminder… Life has its ups and downs and sometimes you find yourself on top of the world and other times spinning in dizzy confusion. But, though those sudden moments of craziness can feel overwhelming - when you rip open the wrapping, they might surprise you by being the most magical gift of all. It’s funny how the things we most need come to us in unexpected ways. Wherever you find yourself on the wheel of life on this Christmas Day, I hope you can recognize that everyday is a gift. Keep tearing into that paper and opening those boxes, friends. You never know what joy and delight is hiding if you dig deep inside! Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays and stay forever gifted. “Life is a gift. Never forget to enjoy and bask in every moment you are in.” - Unknown The Wheel of Fortune from the Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thomspon https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/734057de-e3e2-4303-ae3b-d464f5e84cbe/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Cups… - Joy to the world and YOU are the joy! Your radiant presence will inspire and delight loved ones near and far, so glam it up, my friends. But, the glam is just an outer trimming of what is bubbling underneath the surface - your inner spark of love and thoughtfulness is the main event at any gathering or even just over the phone. Your light is undeniable and you care so much. You care about how others experience this season and you are determined to find all the magic of each moment that is available. What an inspiring, colorful energy you bring to all you encounter, while also putting anxious minds and hearts at ease. It’s your calling this year - embrace the power of your own good intentions, feel and share the wonder of your zest for living fully and let it all follow you into the New Year, you Queen! “A good intention clothes itself with power.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Queen of Cups - Artist’s rendering by Emily Balivet (work available on Etsy) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2021-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/be0d9d2c-dbf2-4280-b307-d3d7803bb40a/Screen+Shot+2021-12-23+at+8.42.09+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands… - So many wands this week and a repeat visit of our friend, The Four Of Wands. Wands are fire and fire is symbolic of the infinite celebration that resonates at this time of year - the candles on a menorah, the yule log, the light of a lantern on a dark winter’s night. These are flames that burn despite the odds and bring hope, joy and peace to those who need it most. The glow of a flame can light the way through the dark and the warmth of blaze can sustain us in the cold. On the eve of Christmas Eve, celebrate all of the things that bring you light and warmth in your life. How do your own fiery passions help you to find the balance you need to truly thrive in the world? Share your inner warmth and light with loved ones over the next few days of gathering. And if you cannot be with friends or family, because of circumstances out of your control, light a candle and feel the eternal flame of their love surround you. There is an undeniable foundation of support and light for all of us to dance within. “When you possess light within, you see it externally.” - Anais Nin The Four of Wands from the Fenestra Tarot by Chatriya https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e427d479-b337-4d26-a1c6-eb38649e8e7f/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - It’s only the middle of the week and it feels like we have been climbing this mountain for a long, long time. But, the sun will soon set on the burdens we carry and we will be able to start fresh. Perhaps this is hard to recognize right now, with all the “covid meets holiday season chaos” that is swirling about us, but we are moving so close to the finish line. Just keep going, friends. Despite how tired you feel and how much steeper the climb, you must move forward through the rough terrain. You carry with you so much that you have to protect, but once we are through this, we will all be able to set down those heavy responsibilities and feel free once again. Follow that setting sun. A new one will rise and it will bring better times. “Courage takes faith in the knowledge that things will get better even if you don’t know when or how.” - Katrina Mayer The 10 of Wands from The Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-spirals-wands monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/80f45171-d1b5-4684-823d-b5f1b0c5b45c/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Spirals (Wands)… - As you quietly unfurl into the realm of sleep tonight, imagine you are journeying through a pine tree dotted forrest that is blanketed in snow. The chill in the air and the purple glow on the horizon draws you into a small area that is sheltered enough to be shielded from the show. There is a small cottage that calls to you - it’s tiny chimney expelling small puffs of smoke and the smell of the burning kindling fills your senses with memories of fond winters. When you enter this tiny dwelling, you feel comforted and protected, but also energized and inspired. You find a seat on a well-worn, but cushy couch in front of the cozy fire. A magically delicious tea or hot cocoa appears on the small table before you and you know it’s safe to drink. The first sip fills your body with warmth - the kind of warmth that instills a sense of balance and well-being in you and fills you with the promise of safety, security and joy. You will have to leave this cottage and come back to your room eventually, but how can you hold on to what you have experienced here? Is it enough to know that this safe-haven lives within your psyche and it is with you where ever you go? Balance and comfort are a part of who you are. Invite yourself into their welcoming embrace whenever you truly need it. “Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm…” - Bob Dylan The Four of Spirals (Wands) from the Chrysalis Tarot by Toney Brooks and Holly Sierra https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-strength-card monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3e627a7f-faf5-45eb-bd33-9fd1121a58c0/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Strength Card… - For some it’s hard to imagine that kindness conquers all, but it does. For most of my life, I was told by others that kindness is weakness and to be good means you will be taken advantage of. Also, I’m sure a lot of you have heard this one, “You must be cut-throat to get what you want or get ahead.” But, are you truly getting what you want if you have to darken who you are to get there? Compassion is strength and true intentions can also propel you in a direction of success. Today, connect with your inner well-spring of greatheartedness and approach everything you undertake with magnanimity and I think you will feel the real strength that you hold within. Warmth, understanding and benevolence can help you move mountains or launch new paths toward great accomplishment. And, when you look back on how you arrived in that moment of fulfilling completion, you will feel open, full of joy and unencumbered by regret. Let the true light of your own inner strength guide you today and everyday. “And what happened then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.” - Dr. Seuss The Strength Card from The Light Grey Art Lab Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-3 monthly 0.5 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dc40df3e-65a0-44a7-a1aa-3d9d20390017/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - Hey little monster, embrace the darker side of your light. Who says you have to be all sunshine and rainbows during the holiday season?!? The winter sky is cold and calculating which only enhances the dark shine of the moon. The pieces of self that you keep hidden in the shadows deserve a little attention. In fact, they may been the missing ingredient that you didn’t know you needed. Tonight, as you close your eyes, imagine your whole being is entering the dark chamber where you lock away those bits of you. Spend some time here, as you slumber, and make friends with all of them. Which is the most useful to you? Figure it out and invite them back into your waking life. When you awake in the morning, welcome them back into your heart and see how they change your day or even the season! “The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.” - Carl Sandburg The Moon Card - Artist’s rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tz6r8xflens68yh6pxa9nxjzrlza3n monthly 0.5 2021-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d5d244d0-01e0-4778-8a6b-71ee1fd55ff1/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - I didn’t pull this card. I picked it as a kind of talisman for us all. Yes - we need this. With rising covid cases just in time to put a damper on our holiday gatherings, I think we are all feeling on edge and perhaps a bit sad that we find ourselves back in this situation. For those of you who are currently sick and fighting this virus, I send, with this card, healing energy to support your recovery. For those of you feeling stress and sadness, I send, with this card, love and light so that you truly know you are not alone. We have weathered so many storms over the past few years and we will get through this sudden wave. Take a moment today to restore your spirit by reaching out to a loved one or reflecting on the strength and light you carry within by reminding yourself that you have already survived so much. I hope this image and my love resonate in a way that comforts you and yours! “Love one another and help others to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy.” - Sai Baba The Star Card from The Sorcerer’s Tarot by Antonella Castelli https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-pentacles-into-the-queen-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/dad434ea-6a04-4788-8b27-f2f905f91f5d/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Pentacles into The Queen of Pentacles - Reversed… - You are being so controlled, so balanced…so good. But, your puritanical ways of protecting what you have are getting the side eye from your inner-Queen. Let’s face it - the glamorous, luxurious, self-celebrating side of you is trying to emerge and she has HAD it with your restraint and carefulness. This weekend, when you are shopping for others, if you see something you truly desire for yourself - BUY IT. If you are out and about at holiday gatherings and feel you shouldn’t have another glass - let the wine flow and raise your glass in defiance. Got something on your mind that you want to get off your chest - express it with glee. It’s all about self-love, self-adulation, self-celebration and indulgence this weekend. Throw caution to the wind, shake up your foundation and let your inner god or goddess reign supreme. You deserve it and, frankly, you need it. Live in the luxury you know you desire! “Anything that feels good couldn’t possibly be bad.” - Angelina Jolie “Keep your sunny side up, keep yourself beautiful and indulge yourself!” - Betsey Johnson The 4 of Pentacles from the Dark Angel Tarot Deck by Lo Scarabeo into the Queen of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Afro Punk Edition by Khalid Rosemine https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8f714f50-1776-4946-b338-9b43e6a20be8/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Cups… - This gem of a card keeps popping up for us this week it’s truly a complicated message. During the holiday season, there are so many choices to make - presents, social gatherings, food, drinks, friends, family etc. And, having so many possibilities can be both thrilling and daunting. How can you truly know what you need and want in each changing moment? Your choices are metaphorically gift-wrapped. You won’t truly know what to expect until you tear into that paper, pop them open and really experience what is waiting there for you. Prepare yourself for surprises that dazzle and some that disappoint. You are vibrant and can be sensitive to the chaos all around you. Mentally and emotionally ready yourself for what ever might be waiting for you once you have chosen which one to open. And, there will be MANY gift boxes to open this year! Approach them all with gratitude, but skepticism and practice your pokerface. “He always felt embarrassed opening gifts in front of others, having to act out delight or surprise. He liked to peel off the paper and slowly consider the contents.” - Phaedra Patrick from The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper The Seven of Cups from The 78 Tarot Carnival - Cirque Du Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-cups-into-the-high-priestess monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e68ccc13-b117-4cb0-bfc6-4c810bb730c6/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Cups into The High Priestess… - You have worked so hard to change the direction in your life and now there are so many options for you to explore! Still can’t see them all? Shake up your internal compass and let all of your possibilities dance around you in vivid but soft delight. If you don’t see them, close your eyes and feel the magic of that potential swirl with promise around you like a cool blanket - protecting you, but heightening your awareness. Trust that you know the right way and listen to the loving voice of the universe whisper its encouragement. You have full comprehension that you asked for potential to materialize. You have already put in hard work to help bring this potential to fruition. You cannot walk away from it now, but you must make a choice and, though you are stalling, you already know what you want to choose. So, dance in the quiet comfort of the newness of your life and elevate yourself based on the power you hold within. Make magic - make a blizzard of magic! “The best way to find out if you are on the right path? Stop looking at the path.” - Marcus Buckingham The 7 of Cups into The High Priestess from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/04dac4fb-959c-4e79-b483-171e29687079/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Cups… - I think the quote says it all. Are you ACTUALLY bored right now, or just giving in to a general haze of discontent that has been engulfing you? Sometimes when we are not experiencing fulfillment, we decide to be dismissive and dismayed with everything in our lives. Suddenly, we find we are participating in a self-defense mechanism in which NOTHING excites us and we cannot see or connect to anything being offered or presented. Our focus is singular and we are focusing on our own disappointment. If you are giving in to your own lethargy and melancholy - take a good long look into the reasons why. Does happiness, excitement and newness scare you? I have nothing to say except SNAP OUT OF IT. Nobody likes a Negative Nelly. Remember the SNL ski - Debby Downer? Yes - that is you right now. The world is not creating this for you - you are bringing this upon yourself. See if you can get just excited enough to see that opportunity for change is there. And then, change it all - starting with your attitude! Need some inspiration on getting un-stuck? “Do something today that your future self can thank you for.” - Sean Patrick Flanery The Four of Cups from the Modern Witch Tarot Deck by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1ff8fe51-06e2-4b6a-8ef7-39824d556a3c/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords… - As a card for the week ahead, there is so MUCH to absorb! Lately you may have felt a thirst for knowledge - so take a hold of the teachings that are being offered to you and start to sharpen your mind. Perhaps there is something very specific that you know you need to learn more about to advance on a project for work. Maybe it’s it’s just a general yearning to grow and expand in a direction of greater understanding about life. Either way, it is time to raise your feathers and fill your mind with information. Take a class - read a book - do some research on the internet, or just heighten all of your senses to experience life in a new way and see what hidden knowledge emerges for you. Take notes and let yourself feel studious. Be the biggest nerd you can as you feel that brain full of new, thrilling ideas and information.You know that knowledge can be so powerful. Sharpen your mind for your own personal fulfillment, but also so, if you have to, you can and will be able to use it as weapon. “Fill your mind before you empty your mouth.” - Habeeb Akande The Page of Swords from the Oriens Tarot by Ambi Sun https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/13385a2d-d09b-4da3-958b-9fd65edbd2d7/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Wands… - This weekend celebrate with majestic abandon by dancing to your own beat. If you own the fire and glamour of who you are, all of the people you encounter will be drawn to the music that emanates from your spirit. Be joyful and make no apologies for the verve with which you feel each moment. Stomp your feet and cry out to the heavens to show your gratitude for the power you wield with your smile. If anyone tries to distract you from your dreamy reverie, welcome them into the rhythm of your soul. Step in time, step out of time, step with fervor, for you are a passionate and magical creature that knows what it is to be truly alive. Share this gift with others and your own magnificence will expand. You will inspire everyone by losing yourself in the melody of the universe that lives inside of you. Set each night on fire! “When you dance to your own beat, life taps its toes to your beat.” - Terri Guillemets The Queen of Wands - Artist’s Rendering by B Lewis Arts https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/743a85c2-e38e-4051-8020-e1943b494b9c/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Swords - Reversed… - You may have a sudden opportunity to advance on a project based on a new idea forming in your mind. It feels like it could signal guaranteed success, but hold on a minute! Take a step back and really examine the bits and pieces that are still out of focus. You need to clarify your vision before you dive into decision making, otherwise there is so much color you will miss. There is definite potential for growth, but you must really examine this new component that has emerged in your mind, so you do not lose any of the detailed required for success. So, wait a moment, take a deeper look and make sure you are ready before taking action this time. “Patience is bitter, but it’s fruit is sweet.” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau The Ace Of Swords (Reversed) - Love this image, but cannot find what deck this from - do you know? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/370f412c-05f2-4f8a-a1d1-2943120762d6/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups - Reversed… - The Holiday season is a time when we find joy in gathering with friends and loved ones and our calendars are full of parties and events. And this season is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to do this in a year or so, which is extra thrilling. But, be mindful of the certain stress and anxiety this may cause, not only for you but for others. People can feel extra sensitive in this moment of reunion and the emotional reckoning of the last couple of years can feel like an uncontrollable spill of the heart and spirit. If your friends and loved ones seem a bit heightened, don’t take it personally, but rather be sensitive to the way they are experiencing the world around them. If you find yourself feeling vulnerable and strange, recognize and respond to it. You are allowed a little self-care and self-protection, even in the busiest time of year. And, if you simply cannot face another party or bar meet-up, then stay home and curl up with a blanket and good book. Do what you can for yourself and for others to help ease the emotional overwhelm. Be kind and allow for a little messiness within your connections during this season - it’s inevitable and your response can shape the manner in which your relationships advance. “Be mindful - of others, of your surroundings, of your intentions, of the footprint each step creates.” - The Quiet Rabbit The Three of Cups (Reversed) from the Morgan-Greer Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-2 monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d20d7ec1-e70b-4d22-8e0b-1990db939286/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - As a card of the very-late night this one asks a question - what were the many smalls ways in which you revolted throughout your day? We all have moments where we just want to step outside of the confines of what is “normal” and “acceptable”. Those bursts of wishing you could say exactly what’s on your mind or shock people by refusing to live up to others expectations. And then there’s the urge to make mischief just because it’s a fun alternative to monotony. If you took action on these inclinations, how did it feel? What was your delicious benefit? If you only thought about it, what might you do tomorrow based on these muted desires? Small, harmless flashes of defiance can be healthy and thrill the soul. So, did you taste rebellion? If you didn’t, sneak a bite of it tomorrow! “With rebellion, awareness is born.” - Albert Camus The Devil from the Psychobilly Tarot Deck by W Kurt Wenz https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/de93b96c-e3a0-44c7-a878-d99a814ca84c/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Pentacles - Reversed… - You are so good at finding that perfect financial balance in your life - no matter what the world throws in your direction. BUT today is not the day to play it safe with your spending. Let go - live large - invest in something frivolous! Does the sound of that suggestion make you gasp with fear?!? Throw caution to the wind and spend with no restriction - especially if you are feeling like you want to. Follow that fancy if letting loose will help you to have a more whimsical and light existence. You can always reign it in down the line, but every so often, your soul needs some cake - so buy the one that is the tastiest and relish it without reserve! “Any one who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” - Oscar Wilde The Two of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Joie De Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/awt23nkwy57afndfd2g8admsbgabgw monthly 0.5 2021-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e398003e-0e77-47ec-aa32-5019aa3cab37/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - She’s back again on a Sunday as a messenger for our week ahead! I can’t help but think there is deeper energy trying to materialize for us. What is this secretive missive that is yearning to be known? I think it would be a fun challenge for us to dive into the week like psychic detectives in search of this hidden knowledge. As you move through everyday challenges, inspect them all a bit further. Scrutinize each scenario as it arises. See the light and the dark and then close your eyes and use your other senses to inhabit the full energy of what is being served. If you have strange ideas or thoughts - explore them. If you think you know something, you probably are right, so investigate! Let’s solve this riddle together by connecting to this week with every atom in our bodies and all of the space in-between. I can’t wait to hear what you discover the universe is trying to say to you…. “Everything you’ll ever need to know is within you; the secrets of the universe are imprinted on the cells of your body.” - Dan Millman The High Priestess - Art Work by Unknown, but awesome https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-10-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/4eb5a790-3995-440e-9abc-34cdd25f3614/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The 10 of Pentacles… - I had a reading today with beautiful client and this card popped up. In seeing the image she said, “Well THIS is the card of the day!” And I thought, “Yes…yes it is.” So thank you for calling that to my attention, dear friend. In this game of life, we can become consumed with material gain - the more we have, the easier it all is, right? But, true wealth lies in having family, friends and community whom you can share it all with. When you look back on what you have accomplished are you going to think of all of the things you’ve acquired, or the light, love and joy they allowed you to create with the people in your sphere. Be grateful for each moment you are allowed because of what you have acquired. Relish in your true payoff. As a future predictor, this card says, you can have it all and, most importantly, have the love in your life that allows you to share it. If you desire more, know you CAN have it all, but be mindful that you recognize it when you do! “When it comes down to it, the secret of having it all is loving it all.” - Joyce Brothers The 10 of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-5 monthly 0.5 2021-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2b90e325-eef9-4543-9cd5-9a733e46a05c/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - The High Priestess is back and she has a lot to say about our weekend ahead. You are a reflection of your own inner power! As you move through your weekend, how can you refract your beautiful energy on others? Through any commitments, obligations, social engagements or gatherings you have lined up, think about the many ways in which you can leave tiny flecks of your inner light behind. You have a unique way of knowing just how to influence others with ease and understanding. You glow from within in all situations. So, use the magic of your intuition to set a tone of light and knowledge. Also, whenever you pass by a mirror, take a moment to stop and gaze into the wonder of who you are. Celebrate your mystique! “The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you.” -Rumi The High Priestess - Art by Jasmine Lillian https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/93b5ed11-8d85-4f61-8026-0c2016e32d72/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles… - There’s so much to protect right now and you are clinging on to it all for dear life, but you cannot sustain this way of being. Did you ever consider what the possibilities are if you let go of one of the things you are guarding? Your foundation may become disrupted for a little while but freeing yourself, even just a little, can allow for greater vision. Yes, you’ve reached a place of safety and comfort, but even that safety and comfort is in jeopardy if you are strangling the life out of it. Tonight is the night for you to allow yourself a little wiggle room, but just thinking about what you can let go of. Before you drift off to sleep, imagine a world in which that thing that is stressing you so to try to maintain, just drifted away or evaporated. OH, wait, we just had 2 years of experiencing some form of this in our everyday lives, my friends and we are all ok - we made it through. So, ease up…let go and give yourself more room to grow. “Come down from the tree. Just open your arms and trust. You know in your heart, that one of these days you must…” - Ahrens and Flaherty from Once On This Island The Four of Pentacles from the Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-4 monthly 0.5 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/84a07ebe-eb8c-4947-8161-6a49bacfb6a3/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… - All day you’ve had a nagging feeling about something clawing at the back of your throat or sitting in the pit of your stomach, ominously threatening to reveal itself. Why are you pushing this away? The truth of this you already know deep within, so even though it is unwelcome to you, it is undeniably there. Tonight, when you dream, manifest the ugliest part of what you are pushing away as a delicious secret ingredient that you can use to make your own power grow stronger. Stir up your wildest dreams under the silvery light of the crescent moon and with your eyes shut in slumber, drink in this new understanding and feel your gut swell with the potency of your own intuition. In your dream, the trees will hum a message to you as the cool breeze rustles their loose leaves. When you wake write that message down and let it guide you through the day tomorrow. Acknowledge what is still there, in the pit of your stomach. Revel in it - let it emolden you and elevate you to higher consciousness and let your heart dance defiantly in the wind. “Intuition is the whisper of the soul.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti The High Priestess from The Celtic Tarot by Chris Down and Kristoffer Hughes https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/afbf63cb-2129-49a3-a131-0d119adb5a24/image0.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers… - Who or what does your heart throb for and how are you expressing this? Love of a person or thing or path is often complex. In the question of love (and it is often a question) how do you formulate your answer? Recognizing there is an “other” in your equation is not enough. How can you connect more deeply to this person or thing that you so deeply want to be a part of or want to make a part of you. And, if you are trying to connect in a healthy way, will they ever really become a part of you? Should they? A deep understanding of them (or this thing) can be best achieved by gaining a deep understanding of your own intentions. Also, think about how you might absorb the energy of this “love” without imposing yourself in a way that changes it. Why would you want to change something you hold so dear? Think about how delightful it would to stand side by side with your love underneath a shared love that grows free and strong, while holding onto your own individual, vibrant colors. “I see your true colors shining through. I see your true colors and that’s why I love you. So don’t be afraid to let them show - your true colors.” - Cyndi Lauper The Lovers - Art by Megami Tensai https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/magician-moon-six-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3e5cac5f-c4b2-4e9a-bd46-6b1056ac46fe/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Magician - Moon - Six of Wands… - This week is the perfect week to cast a spell, my friends! How you choose to use the gifts of magic that you possess will have the potency to make a lasting impact. If you long to be celebrated, it’s time to put your most hidden dreams into motion. Whatever you are working on, be brave enough to channel the infinite energy you possess to reveal your deepest secrets with your own brand of sorcery. The elements of yourself which you currently feel should remain under the surface are actually the ingredients of brilliance which will lead to great triumph. Celebrate yourself and others by illuminating the unseen dynamics of your own potential. How you use all the colorful dynamics of who you are will resonate with others. Trust your instincts and don’t shy away from your own power. Enchant the world around you with that veiled light you hold within. “Magic is not about having a puzzle to solve. It’s about creating a moment of awe and astonishment and that can be a beautiful thing.” - David Blaine The Magician - The Moon - The 6 of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/a19839e4-a5ac-4061-a09d-72c546ded55b/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups - Reversed… - Emotional avoidance may seem like the best way to protect self, but there are some things you cannot walk away from. You may feel overwhelmed, disappointed and disillusioned by this moment, but don’t abandon the possibility that something here is worth saving. Before you cast this all aside and wade slowly into new territory, make sure you have submerged yourself in the feelings about it that scare you the most. There may be a bit of treasure deep down in the darkest part of that wreckage - something you will need for yourself as you enter new waters. Yes, this is a difficult time, but you must experience the depth and intensity of your own emotions to eventually feel the sun on your face. Pause, breathe deeply and let it all wash over you. You will know when the time is absolutely right to leave it all behind. “Running away- we'll do it. Why sit around, resigned? Trouble is, son, the farther you run, the more you feel undefined for what you've left undone… And, more, what you've left behind. We disappoint, we leave a mess, we die but we don't...” - Into The Woods - Stephen Sondheim The Eight of Cups (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8eb9629b-6d65-4877-841b-cbfbe1465f47/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords… - Is your mind stuck in either/or? If you are feeling trapped by a decision, ask yourself this - has this moment of selection been forced upon you, or do you find yourself here because you know for greater clarity, you need to simplify your direction? Be vulnerable and expose yourself to the unknown elements of what could be. Look inward and consider what your subconscious might need most in this situation. Also, take a step back for wider perspective. Although it feels like the resolution lies in one of two choices, what sits in-between those two may hold more details for you to consider and even may reveal another, hidden option. Honestly, growth will follow you on whichever path you walk or climb and this particular pause isn’t just for choosing, but for you to reflect and prepare for the steps you are about to take. Make the most of your in-between. “You cannot make progress without making decisions.” - Jim Rohn The Two of Swords from the Druid Craft Tarot Deck by Stephanie Carr-Gomm and Philip Carr-Gomm https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/e44555ew23neaws56e2t98desbnd8g monthly 0.5 2021-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1b607ce9-df50-4de4-b2dd-1771ec1b7d7a/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - I find it funny to pull this card today….because to me, the personal experience of this holiday has nothing to do with balance. It’s more about over-indulgence on food, friends, family and wine. Sometimes this holiday incorporates dis-functionality to the fullest extent possible, when all you want is a day of rest and relaxation. BUT, I will say daily gratitude practice can bring you to a place of tranquility in your everyday life that is uplifting and encouraging in ways that lead you to a fuller sense of self. SO take this moment of “Thanksgiving” and see if you can extract the thankfulness and extend it in a way that fills your soul with heart-forward delight. Love is love and you deserve every drop of it. Ditch the turkey and your crazy aunt or uncle and let gratitude fill your cup with joy and inspiration. I am grateful for my deck, my spirit, my giant and all of you…you inspire me! “Acknowledging the good you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” - Eckhart Tolle Temparance from various decks - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/39f63c9e-51c9-4685-b85c-341a49dabe52/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Cups… - You have a treasure trove of emotional wealth to offer those who gather around you. Greet each and every person you encounter with a full heart and enough vulnerability to listen with intense understanding. They will be coming to you for comfort, support and the unique healing energy you currently project. Provide a calming space and a welcoming aura. Sometimes just making yourself available is enough to soothe the trouble of those you love. If you feel compelled, guide them and advise them toward peaceful waters in the decisions they must make. Trust your intuition in this moment and be ready to offer up a taste of delicious compassion. Share your wealth of kindhearted tenderness without reserve. “Compassion is not just a word, it’s a way of being. It’s not just a concept - it’s love in action” - Jeff Brown The Queen of Cups from the Divine Diversity Tarot by Joe Phillips https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/8d90cc34-a5f0-4546-a6a9-9fcc581b6009/IMG_5817.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed… - The sun is shining so bright with possibilities, but right now you are blinded by your self-inflicted limitations. Don’t lose sight of your own potential. Look beyond what is right under your nose and take advantage of the far reaching opportunities that are calling to you. If you are developing new ideas, the scope of what you can do with these fresh thoughts is bigger than you think so don’t limit your thinking. Let it fly. Your limitations are of your own making, so release your intention to soar into unknown territory. Release your passions and let them fly! “Smell the sea, feel the sky…let your soul and spirit fly.” - Van Morrison The 3 of Wands (Reversed) from the Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0c03c3a5-fcd7-4814-8520-d5c0a118779c/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - If you had a wand full of your own personal magic and you could use it to do just ONE thing tonight what would you do with it? Think about this carefully, because your magic burns with a fire that can either illuminate or incinerate the world around you. And, what you bring into being could circle the full globe and come back to you and wildly spark a new perspective in your passions or strike you down on the spot rendering you powerless. What would you set in motion and take a chance on with one flick of your magic wand? How much of an impact would you like to make with this one little wish or desire? You may not have the wand in your hand, but if you have the desire in your heart, you can find other ways to use your magic to awaken your dreams. Go for it - Light up the sky! “That’s how you came here, like a star without a name. Move across the night sky with those anonymous lights.” - Rumi The King of Wands from The Allain Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/star-reversed-into-the-three-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/40f2dd12-8779-4aba-92c0-0567eedaa65e/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Star (Reversed) Into the Three of Swords… - I know we are so close to a holiday- close enough that you are ready to check out. I don’t blame you -you deserve to disconnect from the thoughts that hold you hostage! BUT (there’s always a but…) there is something truly important that is on your mind and in your heart so deep that you cannot simply just release it and check out. So, this week meditate on that particular thing which truly needs your attention. Your focus should be on the core of what truly matters to you…what YOU need in order to simplify and restore your life and the lives of others around you. You have the power to remove the worry, fear and doubt from your own mind AND the minds of those you love…so DO it. I know you don’t want to think or work so hard, but I promise if you focus with intention on the issue that is calling to you, you can conquer it and alleviate the heaviness that haunts you and others in your world. FOCUS on fixing that thing that plagues you - you can heal yourself AND others! “The things that matter the most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.” - Jack Kornfield The Star (Reversed) from The Fey Tarot by Riccardo Minetti and Mara Aghem and the Three of Swords from the Morgan Greer Tarot Deck by Bill F. Greer https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/c68e8bd2-fe3e-49ab-a536-0823cda64bcb/collage.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Cups - Reversed… - The theme of emotional content continues for us this weekend. We are FEELING it right now, aren’t we? In a strange way, we may not even be sure about what we are feeling or why these emotions seem to be stirring and rising to the surface. It almost seems like we are trapped in a bubble of sentiments, just waiting to burst forth in unknown directions. But there is something so needed in this haze of murky water in which we sit - a sense of personal power that is growing deep down within. Take your time here. Do not push yourself to include others in what you are experiencing. In fact, all that others ask or need of you right now can wait. You will know when the time is right to break through your bubble and emerge with quiet potency. It may not be tonight… “Feel it. That thing you don’t want to feel. Feel it and be free.” - Nayirra Waheed The Queen of Cups (Reversed) from the Fountain Tarot) by Jason Gruhl https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/balance-into-the-ace-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/100dacd0-09be-4d88-a8c6-213db63ea368/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - Balance into The Ace of Cups… - Ace of Cups flew out of the deck this morning, so I decided to pull another card to strengthen the message. This weekend may hand you an overflow of emotional content - not necessarily in a bad way. In fact, in all of the feels you will find treasure and delight that quenches the thirst of your soul. Sound good? It can be IF you temper your experience with the wisdom and warmth of a balanced approach. Make sure you ground yourself in fire and light so you are ready to let full range of feelings wash over you. Heighten all of your senses so the experience is completely absorbed. If you do, your understanding of this moment will be beautiful in ways you hadn’t thought possible. If you want to hold on to that moment forever, take a picture with your heart - not your phone. Have a transcendent weekend! “Be like the fountain that overflows. Not like the cistern that merely contains.” - Paulo Coelho Balance into The Ace of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/20fdb359-2f05-4c89-97b6-2f857a529ba6/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Pentacles… - Rewards come in many ways - a letter or card of appreciation, a favor returned, a nice big pay check, the satisfaction of a job well done…the list goes on and on. But, sometimes we are so hard at work, we forget to stop and take a moment to experience the payoff!?! Think of a garden - you prepare the soil, plant the seeds, water just the right amount and tend to what is growing every step of the way. But, when the time comes, you pick those juicy tomatoes or strawberries and indulge with delight. They taste extra good when you know you brought them to life! And, the beautiful flowers you nurture - when they blossom, you get to enjoy their vibrant colors and their perfume scents! So, whatever you have been working on in your work life - stop, sit back and indulge yourself in the beauty of all the progress you have made thus far! I promise it will make you so much more grateful for the work that is still to come. Happy Thursday! “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate!” - Oprah Winfrey The Seven of Pentacles from The Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2021-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/ddae210b-51e5-4156-a6f8-ece9db9e95a7/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands - Reversed… - Sometimes opportunity presents that isn’t all that exciting to you. Potential for change is here, but you are not feeling particularly passionate about it. But don’t be too quick to dismiss this developing prospect. It could be that your lack of drive is not about this particular situation at all, but actually points to your own fear and resistance to reach out and take hold of the unknown. Maybe your own spirit is just experiencing a general, lackluster haze of indecisiveness? Or perhaps you are worried that by diving into something new, you will be leading yourself in the wrong direction? I would say there is no wrong direction when it comes to growth. No matter which way you sprout, you will be learning and evolving towards a path of greater clarity and if you find out you are headed in a direction that you don’t like, you can change course. The only wrong choice is stagnation in this moment. Inaction will prove to intensify your malaise. So, it’s in your hands now - you can remain dormant or you can flourish…I say BLOSSOM! “Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be only afraid of standing still” - Chinese Proverb The Ace of Wands (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/93258e32-983a-4881-bc6e-8d2b1b8f655c/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords - Reversed… - Let the hard work of your mind fall away and pinpoint the real issues you need to focus on. You have been spreading yourself too thin, which doesn’t allow you to sharpen the fine details in any area of your life. And, a small piece of you holds a growing resentment of the way you have been made to stay ahead of the game when you aren’t even sure you have the full, honest information. Rise above this all and bring your mind and spirit closer to the important colors and the small moving pieces that truly need your attention. In some ways, you don’t even need the truth to know what is there. You will feel lighter if you free your mind enough to be able to enjoy all of the dynamics of each moment that you have been missing. Sometimes the hard work should be more specifically connected to your spirit. “The closer one comes to the truth, the further one gets from the mind.” - James Pierce The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from The Golden Tarot of Klimt from Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/5eac1039-6bd6-4b9e-b46d-53b4f51092d7/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - When your Monday is a chaos-filled pile of burdens, it’s not a fun way to start your week. My advice, based on this draw, blow it all up and do what you want. I know the idea of that fills you with anxiety, but the load is too heavy and, let’s face it, it’s not of your making - you are trying wayyyy to hard to clean up other peoples messes. All that dirt you are scrubbing away at doesn’t need attention right this minute. The level of expectation that has been placed upon you is too high and the world is not going to end if you just let it go. Drop what you are doing. Start fresh tomorrow and I think it will become very clear to you which of these tasks truly need a little polish and which should just go straight into the incinerator never to be thought of again. Let it all go and trust that when the dust settles you can start clean with a more focused approach to what really matters. “Catch on fire, if you must. Sometimes everything needs to burn to the ground, so that we may grow.” - AJ Lawless The 10 of Wands from the Housewives Tarot by Paul Keffel and Jude Buffum https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/48986775-849e-4a1e-8cdd-f048e281b380/Noa+Ikeda+.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles - Reversed… - If you truly want to grow a strong and healthy future for yourself and for loved ones, you may have to accept some advice or support from your past that you have pushed away. It’s true that you are independent both in thought and spirit, but don’t deny yourself the wisdom necessary to foster that which you have already planted in a way that will expand your roots. As a card for your week ahead, you will find yourself making necessary changes to your life to ensure that you will have what you need years to come. Part of these changes will require that you reach out to someone in your life who has the power and knowledge you need - someone you had once resisted and dismissed. They have what you need - a secret that will help you spring forth in a powerful way. Listen to them and absorb the nutrients necessary for you to stretch with sturdiness into the sky for many years ahead. “All of us at certain moments in our lives, need to take advice and accept help from other people.” - Alexis Carrel The King of Pentacles (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Noa Ikeda https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2021-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/d126d610-fd2c-4d03-b76a-c4e7d95da0b5/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Two visits this week from the King of Cups - he is back with a message for the weekend ahead! You have a vast understanding of what it takes to navigate through murky water in all seasons. You’ve weathered enough storms to know that there will eventually be sunny skies peaking through. You do not get easily thrown by sudden surprises or unexpected setbacks. In fact, you love the challenge of a rogue wave! You also know when the time is right to sit back and celebrate the ups and downs with a big cup of rum. This weekend you will recognize that your experience on the high seas of life has made you a master of taking life in stride just enough to rise above the current. No matter where you have travelled from or where you set your sail toward, you are always at home in your own ship. Your understanding of the world around you and your own mission are quite clear and you should revel in this. Happy sailing! “Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and if we were good, god would permit us to be pirates.” - Mark Twain The King of Cups - Artist’s Rendering by Greg Espinosa https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/31a1debe-9a41-4174-9cad-e4791901b77b/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - The Empress - Reversed… - Feel like you are floating listlessly through outer space? It’s ok to have a day where you just feel empty and disconnected from the world around you. You don’t have to feel full of life and wonder in each and every moment. In fact, sometimes you just have to throw your hands up and accept that you lack inspiration. Allow yourself the space to do and be nothing. If you can, imagine you are not a star, but the space in between those stars - existing only as dark matter. Wiki lists this regarding outer-space atmosphere: “Observations suggest that the majority of the mass-energy in the observable universe is dark energy, a type of vacuum energy that is poorly understood.” Disappear into the vacuum today, if you feel poorly understood. Allow yourself the dark space to just not care. By doing this, you will eventually restore your spark, I promise. “I subscribe to the idea that personality is like a muscle and sometimes you have to let it go limp and detach yourself from any associations.” - Alan Palomo The Empress (Reversed) Art by Valeria Arava https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-4 monthly 0.5 2021-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/33536a63-008e-4d8c-9ba8-82315ebf2ca4/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Imagine a secret portal opens and from that portal magic, fire, ferocity and chaos are set loose to turn everything you know to be true inside out and upside down. All of this whirls around you with frantic and terrifying velocity. You can feel its tornado like winds hit your face and blow your hair back in anger. You are in awe and jarred from your natural approach to the world around you. You don’t know whether to stay in this moment or run, but something deep inside tells you you cannot outrun this. However, behind that swirling mass of pandemonium, there is a bright light of clarity and understanding beckoning you to move through the disorder and walk into its gateway. Once you are there, you lose the frenetic feeling of all that engulfs you and you can only feel warmth and joy tingling on your skin. And you know longer hear the angry wind, but you can hear music. This song does not have lyrics, but it has something to tell you. What does this harmonious tune say to you? If you can decipher its message you will be reborn in naked freedom and unrivaled authenticity. Let yourself be guided toward an elevated sense of self and universe. “Strip away the fear. Underneath it’s all the same love.” - Macklemore The Judgement Card - Artists Rendering by ShingShingShing on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-pentacles-sun-five-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f89e76ba-5c9c-4a87-aaac-08eb54b68f45/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - King of Pentacles - Sun - Five of Cups… - Three cards jumped out of my deck today when I was shuffling to pull our card and I got the message loud and clear. So what if you think a higher up is looking down on your actions in disapproval. Do NOT feel guilt and shame about how they perceived you acted or reacted. In fact, your intention was so open and true and then need to understand that. They do not have the full information and if you slink away without telling them, they never will. Get over the idea that hey are so much greater than you and appeal to them more on the level. Your side of this story will shed a great deal of light on their understanding of who you are and how your purpose in this undertaking is alive with positivity. Make them see and appreciate your power and potential. And if they don’t, you don’t need them anyway. You have a hidden reserve of abundance tucked away that you can use to your own advantage. Do NOT let this person intimidate you. You deserve better. “When our actions are based on good intentions, our soul has no regrets.” - Anthony Douglas Wiliams The King of Pentacles hovering above the Sun into the 5 of Cups from the Rider-Waite-Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/387a4941-e1ea-431b-952f-f2c6bdf6607d/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Feeling visionary?! Have dynamic ideas?!? Feeling passionate about bringing this imaginative enterprise to fruition. Today, take the lead and plot out your future masterpiece. The depth of your understanding of the human condition and your determination to guide others with it will guarantee a high level of success. Really see it come to life on the canvas in your spirit - what are the various colors and textures you will need from others to make this stunning piece come to life? Be ready to dance in the ebb and flow as you commit to making progress. There will be ups and downs, but your management of it all will help you find the perfect flow. Dream big and then ascend to the heights of that aspiration with regal self-assurance and an open heart. Today is just the beginning. “A vision without a plan is just a hallucination.” - Will Rogers The King of Cups from the 78 Tarot Carnival Deck - Artist is Brenda Lyons https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-4 monthly 0.5 2021-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3d924e75-1a78-4b52-8378-ee5ec8c92c2e/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords… - What disappointment of your own making has you feeling guilt, shame and dread? Good news - you have five chances to face your most recent defeat this week. I know this sounds like a downer, but there is always possibility to learn and grow within a failure. So it’s time to stop feeling sorry for yourself, and find the sweet in the bittersweet. Monday through Friday pick a moment each day to face the disaster you have been desperately trying to sweep under the rug. Perhaps on Monday you begin with an easy reflection on self and the situation to dip your toes into your own pool of sorrow? Once you’ve gotten over that first hurdle - what are the 4 remaining ways you can turn this failure into something more? Do you need to take action? Speak with someone? Say you are sorry? Find closure? Mend something or someone that you broke? If there isn’t fixing on the outside, what can you do for self to come to terms with it? And, how can you pinpoint the lessons within this stabbing pain? Once you have done all of this, your final step - how do you use all that you’ve gained from the fallout of your own misfiring to move forward? Because, I think by the end of the week, you will see that you have gained quite a lot…and won’t it feel lovely to move beyond it all? “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan The Five of Swords from the Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/06bf39d6-3097-4bf0-90d7-6fcb067bf8a1/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The Devil - Reversed… - The Weekend is a good time to explore a little deviation from self-harming behavior. What is the addiction that keeps you in chains? For me, it’s saying yes to everyone, taking on too much work and feeling overwhelmed by responsibility. For my friend who helped pull this card of the day, it’s a negative thought pattern that swirls in her head - that internal voice that is constantly spewing fear, hate and uncertainty. For some, it may be an actual substance dependency which falsely promises a way to self-medicate against darkness. No matter how big or small, take an hour or two today to fall away from it by doing it differently. If you are someone who leads in social situations because you need that sense of control, take a back seat and let others make decisions. If you are reserved with others, speak your mind and share your heart in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. If cynical thoughts haunt you - write them down with a positive re-frame as they come to you. If you turn toward a substance in your time of need, try calling a friend instead. Exorcise your demons. You can take one small step toward unfurling the chains that are strangling you. I believe in your power to fall away from this hold. For me, I am leaving all emails unanswered for the rest of today. Sounds easy, but it isn’t. I will do it nonetheless. “Chains of habit are too light to be felt, until they are too heavy to be broken.” - Warren Buffett The Devil (Reversed) from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-3 monthly 0.5 2021-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/b4f34467-906e-4ea4-a84c-5888797980bc/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant… - This weekend you will be tested. Life will present you with a situation which insists you tap into your personal and spiritual knowledge regarding self and others. Don’t panic - don’t rush in with answers. Take a minute and steady yourself. You have an inner reservoir of wisdom that you have been filling and refilling over all these years. Analyze what is needed most and connect with the right information you have held within that well for just this moment. Manifest the true answers through stillness and deep thought. You will know what is right. You will know what is true. The power with which you deliver your message is an important part of this examination. If you allow for the space to explore your deep understanding of the world, you will know what is right to do or say. Knowledge is power and this opportunity will make you aware of just how much power you hold. Let your own response to life’s sudden evaluation leave you awe-inspired. “Knowledge was always the power that kept the Universe in it’s place and the stars turning in their orbits.” - Paulo Coelho The Hierophant from Yamoja-Swordsfall https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-5 monthly 0.5 2021-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2772be7f-03b2-49c4-bedf-cc849374e72c/IMG_5594.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… - What fire sparked your imagination today? What new idea or experience popped up that you felt excited about? What made you feel impassioned? What emboldened you in a surprising and startling way? How can you grab hold of that particular fire-starter and use it to grow bigger and strengthen your resolve to advance? Your spontaneous enthusiasm could be the start of something amazing. If you could channel all that fire through a magic wand - what kind of magic would you work with it? Let your answer to this question be a guide to you for the weekend ahead. Use the power of your internal flame like you can wield it in your hands. Make others take notice as you create your own brand of sorcery. Let your heart grow in the direction of your dreams. Speaking of, sweet dreams! “Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights the way.” - Anonymous The Ace of Wands - Artist’s Rendering by S. Rebel https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/e8c65096-c911-4179-9f7e-d5bd45cdb78f/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles… - In our quest toward security, abundance and achievements we can sometimes get lost in the task at hand. It can be a necessity to take each moment as it comes and approach our lives one day at a time, but we must not lose sight of the desired dream. So many elements come together throughout the course of a life to construct the big picture. So, if your life is an art project with the hope of creating and maintaining something secure and wholistic - what are you currently weaving? And what tools and materials do you have in hand to weave with? Think big when it comes to what you need and desire and make sure every little moment of how you live is contributing to that dream - how you interact with others, how you respond to opportunity, how you treat yourself and how you choose to honor your own time all can be threads of your final design! Your approach to this project we call life determines the strength of your final creation. Happy weaving! “A good life is like weaving. Energy is created in the tension. The struggle, the pull and the tug are everything.” - Joan Erickson The 10 of Pentacles from Barbara Walker Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/bee52249-7c69-4660-94b5-f30cd0957912/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups… - I know Halloween is past, but are you still feeling like you need to ward off evil spirits?!? I have to be honest, I’ve had the sensation for the past two days that I am staying only steps in front of a cloud of darkness. It’s obviously disconcerting when you feel like something untoward is lurking just behind you every step you take. SO, it may be time to call on the good spirits!!! The power and memories of our ancestors and family passed can be the bright rainbow we seek. Tonight, take a moment to imagine they are surrounding you with color, smiles and music as a kind of protection against that dread. In your dreams, dance with them under the stars and thank them for their constant presence (they are always there, you know.) When you wake, acknowledge them, as you leap from bed - smile and nod. Tomorrow, no matter what creeps in, you can rest assured that your clan from the otherside has drenched you in love and safety and you will continue to remain steps ahead of that lingering darkness. Happy Dios De Las Muertos! “Walking, I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.” - Linda Hogan The Ten of Cups from the Ghosts and Spirits Tarot Deck by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635788675000-COP6H1VOZ251D407MVNT/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords - Reversed… - When things are foggy and hard to navigate, we often cling to our thoughts to make sense of it all. But, sometimes life is just unavoidably surreal and we have to let it be so. This week, try not to clench onto your mind’s perspective or out think what you are experiencing. You may believe that your notions of what is true will help to comfort and support you, but they are only causing you more pain. Give in to the absurdity and meet it at its face value. Rationalizing the truly ridiculous is an exercise in futility. Accept that you are a sane, functioning individual in the center of a ludicrous circumstance. If you let your mind take control, you will succumb to the thorniness of the twisted folly of others. In this situation, your thoughts will deceive you because the landscape is disorienting. See and feel it for what it is - do not think so intensely about it that you take it to heart. “In an insane world, sanity made very little sense.” - Rachel Caine The 3 of Swords (Reversed) from The Tarot of The Hidden Realm by Barbara Moore and Julia Jeffrey https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-two-card-wish-for-halloween monthly 0.5 2021-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635702623668-3APFJULVBG4D5D0GQGR0/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - A Two Card Wish for Halloween… - This Halloween and beyond, no matter how lost you feel as you work your way through the maze of life, I hope you always find your way back to the purest part of self. If you feel haunted or cursed, may you remember the power you hold within to conquer any demons that plague you. Whatever scares you, I hope you find the resolve to walk into that fear with determination and confidence knowing that no matter what happens, you will come out of it stronger. If you find yourself in darkness, trust your light within and when you connect with that light, share it with everyone you encounter - as they may feel as spooked as you. HAPPY HALLOWEEN, my pretties! “One need not be a chamber to be haunted. One need not be a house. The brain has corridors surpassing material place.”- Emily Dickson. The 8 of Wands & The 6 of Cups from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha AWESOME Graham - It’s her birthday today - wish her a wicked one @sashatarotdiva https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-2 monthly 0.5 2021-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635635487041-EBQ1UJYE7OUSW3MF42Q6/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - As you emerge into the mischief of Halloween Eve, what kind of magic and light will you bring with you? The fog of the world around you is calling for you to step outside of your shell in a new way this evening. What part of you will be coming to the party? How will you choose to approach the dark and thrilling energy of a witching hour that urges you to emerge? Have fun, but don’t lose sight of your personal wisdom - use your internal light and deep knowledge to make uexpected magic for others in these dark hours. How might you use your mischievous sorcery to bring others together in a way that lights up the night with mystery? Proceed thoughtfully, but don’t shy away from the unknown. “Every last one of us has a spark of mischief in our eyes, and that spark of mischief is what connects us all.” - Karl Wiggins The Hermit from The Steampunk Tarot Deck by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/6e0fcce9-290f-4fd0-83e1-578de3c4e117/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - Do you feel your senses sharpen and your mind focusing with heightened awareness? Maybe it’s the fresh fall air or maybe it’s the cool, dark energy of Halloween, but you feel a razor-sharpness emerge in your thoughts. This weekend you have the opportunity to experience a mental superpower of sorts as your mind approaches everyone with specificity of intention. Trust the first idea that pops up as you move through tonight, Saturday and Sunday. Impressions of those you meet and all situations you encounter are spot on. Your brain is working with a crisp decisiveness that will surprise you. Like a moth drawn to the light, your thoughts will come instantaneously and you will know just what you want or what to do or say. Don’t hold back - don’t hover - fly right into what you know to be true. Embrace this opportunity to really utilize the power of your mind at its peak. “A sharp mind will take you further than a sharp sword.” - Matshona Dhilwayo The Ace of Swords - Unsure of what deck this is from, but I love the image - do you know?!? https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635476212614-917RI5O2XPCGJBMDAEL6/Screenshot+2021-10-28+at+1.56.23+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords… - Some quick thinking today has got you feeling a sense of euphoria. I mean, you should be proud of your ability to take action with a calm and cool-cat demeanor in a situation that felt high stakes. Today, you were unafraid in moment of urgency. You were on top of your game and kept a clear mind amidst that wild momentum. You should flaunt your success and celebrate your fearlessness! But, you should also examine what drove you to be so spontaneous in your thinking. You were so clear in your actions that you barely recall the active decision to move forward. It’s almost contradictory to common sense. Was it defiance? Or was it that moment in the chaos when time stands still just long enough for you to decide with a clear head? Maybe it was a spark of confidence that rose to the surface at just the right time? Figure it out, because, if you can revisit this at will - it is to your advantage. “In a world deluged in chaos, clarity is power.” - Yuval Noah Harrari “Somewhere in the fear and chaos, there is a clarity that few will ever experience.” - Travis Pastrana The Knight of Sword from the Allain Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635387477780-T5KBQPOWDJXNIQB7WDIY/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Pentacles - Reversed… - You win some and you lose some and right now it feels like the latter. Set backs and roadblocks are so frustrating and disappointment abounds. If you are feeling like all the sweetness in life is falling away and reality is hitting you right across the face, maybe this is a good thing. Yes, I said it - this could be the wake up call you needed. Tonight, don’t beat yourself up just pick yourself up and take note of lessons learned from lost opportunity. Before bed, jot down what exactly was lost, but for each thing you write down take note beside it of what you gained from that loss. Perspective? A new idea on how to do it better? Hope for something different? Clarity? More determination? The true candy in life sometimes isn’t sweet at all. Take your trick and turn it into a treat. “Disappointment is nothing but an eye-opening learning process for your future endeavors.” - Edmond Mbiaka The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Halloween Tarot Deck by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/c5d74p9fwlc3683lzgask9n8e2zyr3 monthly 0.5 2021-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635290827706-VKN9LU022O59YDZDI4OE/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… - Memories flood back in in mysterious ways. Often, we hold onto the bad ones and use them to justify self protective reasoning. It can be helpful to have a painful recollection to point to rationalize not trying something new or not taking action when deep down we know we should. But, what about those joyful, beautiful moments you have been gifted throughout the years?! What do they point to and how might they highlight your current situation with a color of optimism and promise? Tonight, before bed, think of your pressing turmoil for just long enough to define the core belief of it. Now, think back and remember a moment that defies that belief. But, do more than remember it - imagine you are there with all of your senses - see and feel the environment around you - hear the voices or sounds that accompanied it - feel the clothes you were wearing or the touch of another’s hand. Can you connect with all of the beautiful feelings you associate with that memory? If you were to meet yourself in that recollection, what would that version of you want you to know? Gift yourself a shift in perspective by recalling the gifts of the past, instead of the injuries of the past. Face your current woes with a warm spirit and a trusting heart. “The past beats inside me like a second heart.” -John Banville The 6 of Cups from the Crow Tarot Deck by MJ Cullinane https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635181447559-06F6Y9ZP0T5V6B4EHY7E/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords - Reversed… - Get out of your head!!! No, really. I declare this Monday - “Get out of your head Monday”! Your thoughts, when they start to take over, can put you in a cage of darkness in your mind. You know you have fallen into this trap before and it can be incredibly difficult to find your way out. So, as you start to feel consumed by internal negative musings, use your mind’s eye to see what is beyond that immediate reaction. Notice what is on the horizon, once you get past those swirling notions which threaten to derail your progress and hold you back from moving toward your true potential. And, as those thoughts fog up your vision, cast them aside one by one by staying focused on what you can achieve or attain. Don’t let wild, untrue ideas box you in. Get out of your head. You got this! “Negative thoughts are not protecting you. They are making you smaller.” - Robert Kiyosaki The 8 of Swords - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art by Carles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635119311172-RNPZJ3S31USNS8KTW926/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles… - What are these webs we weave? This week you will have the opportunity to answer that question for yourself. Work may feel overwhelming and you are walking a tight rope to try to carefully thread all of the elements of your life together in a way that helps you to pull it all together. But, in your effort to string together a stronger sense of balance and self, you cannot lose sight of the artistry with which you do this. Celebrate the beautiful chaos of the way you craft a purposeful and resilient existence. After you honor yourself in recognition of all this hard work, set out on a path of mastery of it. Finesse and fine-tune your approach. There is always more to learn or understand about what is at hand. If you focus with clarity on your tasks this week and adopt a steadfast determination to improve, you will set yourself up for a more fortified future as you continue to build upon your dreams. Get to work, my friends! “My life is a web of endless possibilities.” - Katelyn Pauls The Eight of Pentacles from The Shadowscape Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1635001984799-MV6KZ8N1EVP1GIFP3O3I/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands… - Is that your hand moving the board? Something from beyond sending you a message? Or is your subconscious emerging to guide you gently in a direction? You are experiencing a deep connection to the possibilities that were once shaded in darkness. The moon glow will highlight the unseen in a magnificent shimmer and you can no longer resist what is right there, sparkling in front of you. Whatever comes to you today, trust your instincts, recognize the potential and allow all of the elements rise to meet the moon. It’s time for you to partner with the universe’s wishes and step into the truth of who you are what you can do - take action on your intuition. Make mischief, make magic, make something with the message you are receiving. If you trust it, it may surprise you just how right that message is. Connect!!! “I realize that if I wait until I am no longer afraid to act, write, speak, be, I’ll be sending messages on a Ouija board - cryptic complaints from the other side.” - Audre Lourde The Two of Wands from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cards-for-the-weekend monthly 0.5 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634933509290-V5L5F4KOR298FQ7QVP7T/Screenshot+2021-10-22+at+9.01.08+AM.png Card Of The Day - Cards for the Weekend… - I was feeling extra excited that the weekend is upon us, so I pulled a diamond of four cards to see what was in store… Let go of all that felt impossible this week and allow the dawn of Saturday morning greet you with a devilish smile. I think the there is a dark angel calling us to connect with a kindred spirit to make a little, or maybe a lot of mischief this weekend. Call on your favorite trouble maker and cast a spell that will call in all of the badness you crave. Make sure you reach out to that person who brings out the best of the worst in you in all the right ways. And then, unleash the fun! Just be careful - you must walk a fine line - do not push it too far. Know that what you put out will come back to you three-fold, so find a balance within the darkness that would like to emerge. Together you can haunt others with your eerie mystique and step outside of all boundaries. Double your fun and happy haunting. “Hello Danny. Come play with us.”- The Twins in The Shining 2 of Pentacles - 10 of Swords - Knight of Swords - 4 of Pentacles - Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634827635082-39JG0PIVNPNRD4MGKZ95/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Cups… - You have some very deep questions rising to the surface today and emotional thoughts about a shifting direction. Lucky for you a magical advisor will materialize to help you navigate the dark waters you are traveling through. She will fill you with warmth and her words might not strike you immediately, but will follow you throughout the day. If you are able to identify her in the moment, absorb her buoyant energy and try to sync with her natural ebb and flow. Her words will shift your perspective, but the resonance of her spirit has the possibility to change your way of being. If you can connect with this sorcery, you will find the answers you seek within. “If we seek something, that same thing is seeking us.” - Paulo Coelho The Queen of Cups from The Fairytale Tarot by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634769452711-Y508VSXUYWJ3JDHOTXW2/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups… - As a card of the night, the Five of Cups means we’ve had a LONG day and are feeling quite down. But, that’s because we are focusing on all that went wrong today instead of the many things that went right. We are letting our emotions run wild and rain down upon us coloring our every thought with gloom. We are throwing a pity party for ourselves….aren’t we? Ok…we can give in a little bit - get it all out tonight. Cry, scream, rant, sigh and roll your eyes about all the things today that just didn’t gel. And then when you go to sleep you won’t be taking all of that negativity with you! When you dream, dream of a place that fills your spirit in which you are sitting with a favorite friend. Be sure, in this dream to turn around and see the possibilities that you are missing - a different path or perspective - light and joy. Bring those possibilities out with you when you wake - you will need them at the start of a new day. “It’s just a bad day. Not a bad life.” - Anonymous The Five of Cups from The 78 Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634647483675-NFPILQ8J84HWVEIB98UL/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor… - A powerful card made two appearances this morning. First pulled reversed and then I shuffled and opted to pull again, and there he was staring at me upright. Funny, how the deck laughs at you sometimes. Perhaps the power dynamic within our relationships needs a little attention today? Who we are and how we approach friends, coworkers, family and loved ones on the surface can be quite different than what is operating underneath it all. It’s time to realign our intentions with our actions when it comes to how we present to and deal with others. Is there someone in your life who you feel like you must control? Why? Get to the root of it. Is there someone you resent and feel manipulated by? A closer look might reveal a different story than the one you have developed in your head. And, how might you adopt new strategies to rise above? It may be important to deal with all of this now, before it has time to fester and explode. “Now don't, close your eyes and don't try to hide. For a silly spook makes it by your side. Shrouded in the depths disguise, They pretend to terrorize. Grim Grinning Ghosts, come out to socialize.” - Haunted Mansion Ditty - Written by Buddy Baker The Emperor from Madame Leota’s Haunted Mansion Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634562358150-5L17XQKEFX98YRMBLCYY/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands… - Tap into the divine passion you hold within and light up the world with a shimmering smile today. If you bring your creativity together with true intention and thoughtfulness, ideas will spring forth and growth is assured. In fact, it’s possible you have already experienced the virtue of these elements aligning within and it’s time to take action! Because you have devoted your energies to getting this moment right, the impossible can be possible. Embrace this feeling of euphoria and share it as you set your plan into action. Light up the world with your spirit - you are just getting started on this path, but the rewards you will harvest are limitless. Happy Monday! “Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest” - Farrah Gray The Three of Wands from the Night Sun Tarot by Fabio Listrani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634508995821-IPBOE400GW0F83ZGGOVC/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups… - A treat (not a trick) for our week ahead! Joy, happiness and harmony are guaranteed! You may have to put yourself and your loved ones first to manifest this, but you will be rewarded if you do. Let’s face it, every so often, you deserve a little break from the daily struggles and the chaos that swirls around you at every turn. Sometimes, it’s necessary to just turn a blind eye to the world’s problems and really spend the time appreciating all the success and happiness you have acquired. This week, it is your sweetest desire - to embrace that rest, relaxation and overwhelming love the universe has bestowed on you. Do not allow yourself to be sucked in to external drama or haunted by guilt. Let the rest of the planet burn and relax in style. That mess will still be there when you have to reemerge…but for now, it’s all about YOU. “It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” - Donna Karan Ten of Cups from The Zombie Tarot by Raphael Geroni https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634389593809-MKO9SJ9ZGQOIK8WGLY33/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - The Tower - Reversed… - Did you wake up feeling like your internal wires have short circuited? Perhaps you are realizing that recent personal actions have created harm or chaos for others and your general tone of late has been sewing seeds of hate or fear? If you know that your approach to situations in your life is colored with negativity, it’s time to admit this to yourself and make some changes. This Saturday can be a day of reckoning for you in a transformational way. Fall into the fire in your gut, sift through the ashes that have accumulated and find all the pieces worth recovering. Fly those solvent elements of who you are back up into the fresh air and let the rest of it smolder until it’s gone. Bring your good intentions back up to the surface and start fresh. You can be an angel to so many and I think you know that it’s time to return to a well-intentioned way of living for the benefit of all that you love…including yourself. “When your intention is clear, so is the way.” - Alan Cohen The Tower (Reversed) from the Dark Angels Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634266868278-6W1BGQWNDY86SU3VWDQ6/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - Page of Pentacles… - Have you ever had those weeks where every morning you wake up, look at your agenda and think “UGH. Why did I say yes to so many things and so many people?!?” The tiredness builds and you really start to lament what is coming? What if you rephrased that question to self with a tone of curiosity…”Why DID I say yes to so many things and so many people?” and continue to ask yourself that as you are fulfilling all those obligations and checking off that long list in your agenda. A deeper message might materialize - it wasn’t just the money or the recognition or a desired end result. In the doing, greater rewards can appear out of the blue. And those quiet, surprising moments that catch you off-guard in a ocean of activity are the ones that hold the answer to your question. Before you doze off tonight take a moment to reflect on your day’s most resonant offerings. See if you can get the true answer to your question. Right down that answer and leave it as a note on your bedside table, so when you wake up to start all over again, you already have the answer. Sweet dreams. Stay curious. “Everything in the world began with a yes. One molecule said yes to another and life was born.” - Clarice Lispector The Page of Pentacles from the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1634088468134-9PLT4BWAMX8196KLN9UE/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords… - I LOVE a Knight for the card of the late-night! Let the darkest of your thoughts run wild tonight in your dreams. Are you afraid to manifest a certain predilection in your waking life?!? Well, your deepest desires can run free as you slumber, so let them out to play! Prepare yourself for the fun - write about it, read about it or explore it online before you go to bed. Then, let the grey clouds which are highlighted by the pink light of the heavens surround you in support of your nocturnal adventure. Charge ahead, unbridled and unbound into your dreams. Fly into the lightening streamed sky at a fierce pace and accept that this moment, though a mere vision, is also a very big part of who you are. This fantasy may never materialize for you in your waking life, but that’s ok…it’s so much better under the half-moon and your warm blanket. Tomorrow, take your dark, delicious dream life with you wherever you go. Knowing that most people will never get a glimpse of this secret piece of you may thrill you even more. “Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It is a way of understanding it.” - Lloyd Alexander The Knight of Swords from the Dark Fairy Tale Tarot Deck by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-bats monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633982194384-DLNLBMAAWVOSGCJPU4DI/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords (Bats)… - Do you have the spooky feeling like life is pulling you in two different directions and you just don’t know which way to go?!? Thoughts swarm about your head, but you are paralyzed with indecision. But, are you paralyzed, or just resisting taking action because you don’t know what the result will be. Fear of the unknown is healthy, but not always useful. It’s ok to retreat inward for a spell, but soon you will have to rip off that blindfold and fly into the night. What is scarier - taking a chance on something or someone that doesn’t ultimately fulfill you in the way you had hoped or staying in this stuck position for eternity? Some will tell you there is no wrong choice EXCEPT no choice. You have wings - it’s time to fly in a direction. I guarantee that once you are in motion under the light of that moon, the situation will become clearer to you! So, let’s go - no more stalling! “Life is a matter of really tough choices.” - Joe Biden The Two of Bats from the Halloween Tarot Deck by Kipling West https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-5 monthly 0.5 2021-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633881503032-TA1J8S0UMCQVVWWL269Q/Screenshot+2021-10-10+at+11.52.07+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… - In the week ahead you may find yourself feeling like someone is watching you in the dark hours of the night. Instead of shying away from this feeling, embrace the uncomfortable, eeriness and explore what is there. I think you’ll find that there is an element of a former version of self that is attempting to materialize in a way that will benefit you. Channel this energy. Ask yourself, why might I need this piece of my past? What can I do with this fleeting memory? Should I reunite with a friend or family member that has moved on or moved away? Or is there something within that I should resurrect to help guide me through a current situation? Your haunt is not external - it’s the idea that you may need to reconnect with someone or something that you have let go of. There’s a sense here that something can be made “right” and transform the world around you. Let this message manifest and surprise you. It won’t be scary - it will be thrilling. “There are many ways to haunted, not all of them supernatural. From photo albums to love letters, the memories of bad choices, broken promises, lost loves and shattered dreams can often linger for longer than the glow of satisfaction from our greatest accomplishments. Indeed, the most frightening ways to be haunted may be in the many ways we haunt ourselves.” - Tonya Hurley The Six of Cups from The Ghosts and Spirits Tarot Deck by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2021-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633809718859-TJ4T13WYTE21N48TH0BS/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords… - Shout out to my Uncommon Goods “In The Cards” Class today, for helping to select our card of the day! Today you must clear your mind of thoughts that are not serving you. Thoughts are often tricky, you see. They are constantly there, swarming about in your head, but it’s hard to delineate the fact from the fiction of what you are reflecting upon. The mind is rational - that’s what we like to believe. But, what you know to be true is sometimes just not and it can be hard to understand and accept the realities right in front of us. Am I making you feel dizzy?!? Take a minute to recognize the thoughts you are thinking right now. Instead of simply accepting them as logical and right, ask yourself how that thought is serving you? If it isn’t set it free. Release that which is weighing on your mind into the atmosphere and trust that the universe will deal with it in its own time. Be free of the conflict you create in your head - just for this night. You deserve it. “I am willing to release old negative beliefs. They are only thoughts that stand in my way. My new thoughts are positive and fulfilling.” - Louise Hay The Five of Swords from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633642482562-LST31RELI31ODFYYBM7S/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords… - In the spirit of the season and things that go bump in the night, pay attention to what happens when you turn out those lights. As you are just about to drift off to sleep, are you haunted by things that happened during the day? Do dark thoughts of the past threaten to pull you under the bed? Does sleep come easy, but then you fall into dizzying, anxiety dreams provoked by what needs to be done? Perhaps none of these things happen and you drift off peacefully, feeling the magic of the cool, moonlight drift in through the window? I hope that’s the case. You need that rest to restore your psyche and spirit. If you do find your inner demons interfering with your slumber, perhaps this is just your body’s way of exorcising them, so you can recover freely and recharge your power for the next day. Let go of it all - imagine you have a forcefield of light encircling you with protection and filling you with the rehabilitating energy you require for the new day that will dawn. Or, you can just hide under the covers…nothing can get to you there - right?!? “We stopped checking for monsters under our bed when we realized they were inside us.” - The Joker in Batman The Four of Swords from Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham and art by Marco Pierfederici https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633561170724-YSF22L9W66J01KQC7G4F/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Wands… - Are you a good witch or a bad witch? It doesn’t matter and you don’t have time to decide because you are busy mixing up a special brew for the season ahead. As you add your ingredients and stir the pot, take a moment to think about what might be missing. You have planned ahead a great deal, but there may be something more to add to your recipe that you haven’t thought of yet. In fact, this extra piece of magic could be something you have yet to learn or experience. Think big - think outside of your immediate location or scope. If you have to travel or study to acquire this final touch to your plan, do it! This could be the one spark of wizardry that makes your project take flight with enchanting potential. Stir it up by seeing beyond your current situation and allow yourself to advance toward limitless possibilities. “No exact recipe for today. Gather all available ingredients and whip yourself up something delicious.” - Lin Manuel Miranda The Three of Wands - Unknown Artists Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633483242189-Z43LZAZLZJOTTE3QPWCK/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The Magician - Reversed… - So, I pull a card at the start of the day, but then the day just swallows me! Are you feeling the same?!? As we truly emerge from our cocoons into this new unrelenting pace of existence, it’s hard to hold on to the magic we found - isn’t it? And, while it’s a relief to be coming back to life - there are certain difficulties in trying to hold on to the enchanting solitude we discovered. Though, a year and half ago - almost two years now, our lives came to a screeching and uncomfortable halt, there was electricity in the undercurrent of our collective experience. Time became a gift to claim - time to reflect, time to share in new ways, time for self-care and time for new discoveries. A greater sense of self and a new understanding of what is truly magical appeared and clarified so much. So, here we are rushing in and wildly forgetting this beautiful sorcery, as if we never conjured it. Don’t let it fall away. The universe sent us into that captivating spin for a reason. Hold on to what was conjured. Stand your ground by honoring the magic you cultivated when you were thrust into beautiful silence. In that quietness, there was a voice that spoke to you in a whisper when you finally gave into complete isolation. It’s still there. Close your eyes and hear the spell it would like you to cast. “If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” ― Masaru Emoto, Secret Life of Water The Magician (Reversed) Art by Flourescentwolf from the Drift of Dreams Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633401504897-2KQZ2DYJ96UQB9CU8VJC/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles… - Hey Little Devils - the Halloween season is upon us and we often forget how much this time of year is about sharing. What impish fun can you plan to share in under the October Moon? Things in our world are really picking up and we can get absolutely lost in the pacing. Tonight, take a moment to decide who you want to be this crisp and spirited fall and how you plan to share the most devious and delicious pieces of who you are with others. What you put out, will multiply and come back to you - so get specific on the how, when, what and where and really connect to the feeling you want to generate in celebration of a thin veil and a decadent existence. You deserve some juicy fun, so plan ahead to make space for it all and decide who you want to invite to the party. Be mischievous, be daring, be sneaky and expand the fun by including all the right people. Trick or Treat, darlings - Give, receive and be devilish! “Sometimes you got to go specifically out of your way to get into trouble. It’s called fun.” -Robyn Williams The 6 of Pentacles from The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and P Kepple https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2021-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633308117407-HT35I58TM8PF1X0GY58C/Magic+Gate+Deck+Fantasy+Art+by+Samiramay.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands… - You hold the keys to finding the personal harmony you crave. As a card for our week ahead, finding balance is essential, but think about taking it a step further. What are the elements that ensure you connect with that inner sense of absolute stability? What are the tools you use to feel secure? Those tools might be useful in other ways…. There are so many doors for you to open! How can you enlist your own mechanisms for stabilization to unlock those doors and walk into a few unknown, but exciting new situations with ease? Balance is nice, but exploration of possibility is calling to you. You don’t have to ditch your solidity to really push the limits of who you are and where you are! This week, investigate all the ways you might step outside of your comfort zone, but maintain your personal equilibrium as you branch out, fling open doors and discover the newness of who you are! You got this, friend. Have a blast and trust the steadfastness of your spirit! “A very little key will open a very heavy door.” - Charles Dickens The Four of Wands from The Magic Gate Deck - Fantasy Art by Samiramay https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-4 monthly 0.5 2021-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633178574233-IDEP9EBGDJKM916B9227/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot… - It’s the weekend and you thought you could just sit back, relax and chill. Think again. Your couch is comfortable, but you have things to do and you can feel the urge to take action rising in your soul. The energy is right for you to advance with drive and determination. Stars are aligning for you to pursue something or someone specific that you feel quite passionate about. Make a move and just keep going. Allow the vivacity of the emerging fall season to be the wind that helps propel you forward today. Know that this may be only the start of a journey into the vast sky of your personal potential. As soon as you start to feel that easiness, keep moving forward toward the exhilarating challenges ahead. Lazy Saturday?!? I think not. Get going, friend. It’s time to light up the sky and claim what you want and need for fulfillment. Adventure awaits. “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean or simply across the river. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.” - Anthony Bourdain The Chariot from The Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633138076439-1QGRZQISJ4WZ5MBMB4G6/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords - Reversed… - Speak your truth. You can write it, whisper it, sing it, shout it, dance it - there are many ways to express who you are, but if you never let it out you will never fulfill your true meaning in this life. All those thoughts flying around in your head may feel nonsensical to you, but if you express them they might have purpose you didn’t expect for others. Those words you keep to yourself, could help you soar to a higher existence and lift others up as you ascend. They could help cut through the perversity that threatens to invade all that is true and uncontaminated. Take a chance. Respect the power you hold within, by bowing down to the idea that your authenticity holds power. If you release your ideas and intentions into the world, who knows how and where they might land! Speak out! Tonight before bed, practice using your unique voice by whispering just one thought to the stars. Feels good - doesn’t it?!? “In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth. Each of you has a distinctive voice. When you find it, your story will be told. You will be heard.” - John Grisham The Page of Sword (Reversed) from the Moondust Tarot by Aunty Flo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/high-priestess monthly 0.5 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1633034564983-H8IV2IC3BI7CIYM8N862/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - High Priestess… - Do you feel like you are forgetting something today? Is there a kind of strange, uncomfortableness hovering around you? That is because your subconscious is whispering to you a secret message from within. You have instincts that are undeniably on target, but today is a day you must dive deeper and really connect with the hidden messages written in your psyche. It’s electrifying when you really think about how in tune with the universe you can be if you allow every cell to connect with your intuition. Set yourself up to sit on a throne of absolute knowing. And throw a little side-eye to the sun, because you are making more room in your world today for the shady light of the moon. Explore the unheard, unseen and unknown and take ownership of your own personal magic. If you have questions, look within for the answers - they are all there. “Intuition doesn’t tell you what you want to hear; it tells you what you need to hear.” - Sonia Choquette The High Priestess - Artists Rendering by Olivia Burki https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632962164963-12TP1W1N4PQ43RNJDDQG/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Pentacles… - A Knight for the card of the night! Sometimes in the doing of something we lose sight of the larger picture at hand. What you are devoting your time to in this moment can have far reaching effects on the world around you. So, pause tonight and reflect on the work you have been toiling over - how might this work blossom and grow over time? Who benefits from your contribution? What do you truly hope will spring forth from the efforts you have made? The seeds you pollinate now will bloom into the future, so make sure you are clear in your intention before wildly flying in to take care of what needs to be done. You hold great power in the tiniest ways. To experience the sweet taste of success, you must see the full array of possibilities ready to open an multiply. Pause, visualize it, take it all in and then buzz your way back into the doing, little worker bee… “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson The Knight of Pentacles from the Orien’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/8gz8kl62rm9aa2a7ty55afx48x5hp9 monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632880424052-EFHI59G492AI7VA5FB0N/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - To find the right balance, you must temper the bad with the good….and the good with the bad. Have you been especially good lately?!? Playing by the rules and falling in line is necessary, but we must have balance, my friend. If a dark angel were to visit you tonight, what advice would they offer? Would the suggest you take a break from your need to achieve or stop people pleasing your way ahead?! Would they tempt you to do things you only dream you could, but know you shouldn’t? Would they tell you to take a break from your intellect and dive into your emotional life in a way that feels risky? Maybe they would urge you to cast aside the obligations in your life that seem important to focus on the situations that promise fulfillment and fun? Imagine how dreamy it would be to connect with a spirit so carefree and daring. Invite a visit from your Dark Angel tonight, feel the electricity of the danger they bring with them when they appear in your dreams. Ask them what you can do to find that balance that you so deeply desire. I know they will have quite a bit to say. When you wake up - write it all down and circe the one thing that seems the most perilous to you. Do that one and then check back in with your equilibrium. The path towards personal balance can be quite tricky - let it surprise you! “When a dark angel falls, it’s because they trusted the light too many times.” - Anonymous The Temperance Card - Artists Rendering by Buckley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-card monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632760814231-DWXWQN9YG62X0C6BRJF9/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Star Card… - As overwhelming as your day to day challenges feel, you will come out on top. That dance you do just to get by amidst the chaos can sometimes feel forced and put on, but the components of who you are and what you have to offer are a magical elixir that can create a healing music for others. Your heart is full of good intentions and sometimes you can’t see how your efforts will materialize to benefit the whole atmosphere, but they will take shape, so just keep dancing. The universe is mysterious and no one can predict what pieces of your existence will rise to shine a light in the sky, but you can bet that your level of commitment to self and others will elevate you in ways you hadn’t imagined. Take center stage when the time is right, but for now - just keep dancing. You are pre-ordained to have those moments of celebration, but you are already a celebration to others in every moment of your day. Just keep dancing - you will soon light up the sky. “It’s not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.” - William Shakespeare The Star Card - Mixed Media Rendering by Ginger Lou for Fine Art America https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632710131400-VAU2BGS9N3TN6BQS1AHE/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles… - Ooooh! I love this card for our week ahead! Let’s create something. This week is calling out to you to make something new… Opportunity to collaborate with others will present and you may find yourself writing, composing, conceiving, designing and crafting something you didn’t know was aching to be born. Play, sing, write or just align with others to make something come to life that needs light and life. Even new ideas should be entertained - but even more than entertained - conceived. If it’s an idea - put it down on paper and find the people you need to help you turn it into a reality. This week is the start of something incredibly exciting, because you will collaborate in a way that will help you realize a passionate vision you have been reluctant to put out into the world for some time. Create what you want to see in your universe. Make something new and inspiring or at least take the first reluctant steps tourer realizing your vision. “The practice of Art isn’t to make a living. It’s to make your soul grow.” - Kurt Vonnegut The Three of Pentacles Artist’s Rendering by Jimmy Lee and from The Golden Tarot of Klimt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632595442442-EY7GLHAKU9KIJ4ZUFXO1/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords… - Today it’s time for a break. But more than just a break - some spiritual solitude. You have been feeling depleted and that depletion of your natural energy has put your mind into a dizzying spin. In order to find harmony, you must balance your thoughts and to achieve that balance, you need rehabilitating relaxation and healing self-care. It’s the weekend and you may find yourself tempted to keep going so you can get out and have fun, but you will better served if you pull back and allow yourself some more fulfilling inactivity. Unplug, detach and treat yourself with loving care. Restoration of your wellbeing begins with REST. Declare a GAME OVER and start fresh tomorrow or, even better, on Monday. You need and deserve this time of retreat. Honor yourself by saying “no” and climbing back into bed for a recharge. “If you feel burnout settling in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself.” - Dalai Lama The Four of Swords from the Woven Path Tarot - Art by Kira Night https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-3 monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632447512302-FXUX6HLMU8JW3BW099YN/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… - Let’s make some magic tonight when we are dreaming. As you drift off to sleep, imagine you are dressed to the nines and dancing IN the stars. When all the planets see you they slow their orbit in awe. You radiate power, energy and light. Even the stars are envious of your sparkle and shine. Enjoy the feeling of elevation and sophistication. Relish in the knowledge that you have the tools to make this beautiful scene bow to your will. You are magic - your sorcery is electrifying and illuminating. Absorb every second of this mystical dream experience and when you wake, feel the remnants of it tingle on your skin. Use your left over magic all day on Friday in small ways - surprise the world around you with tiny jolts of brilliance and an effervescent glow that mesmerizes. And if you encounter any doubters, just push them aside. Keep in mind, even the stars are envious… “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all. And then stands back to see if we can find them.” - Elizabeth Gilbert The Magician - Digital Art by Gloria Sanchez https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632320839199-0CWG5INJA1OHC2S6HY2W/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands… - Your hard work has the power to lift you above the fray. You have dedicated yourself with diligence and authenticity to advance your drive and success and you feel like you are beginning to take flight. But, you find yourself in the position to help others. In fact, you have a crucial choice to make - who will you take with you? What person or people have proven to be indispensable in your personal quest? Who deserves the chance to go with you on your journey forward toward higher ground? How might they help you further in your new found elevation or have they simply earned the chance to feel that same sun glowing on their cheeks? Take a minute here, before you fly off to make sure you have the deserving people you need by your side. Be cognizant of the needs of others, but also the needs of yourself, as you transcend. Why go it alone, when you have a beautiful way to multiply your experience through the support of others? Choose wisely. “Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” - Misty Copeland The Seven of Wands from The Fantastical Creatures Tarot by Lisa Hunt https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632232993808-8N29KLSF8O4JSJ4NV1N5/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands - Reversed… - You have so many expectations being placed on you in this moment. People need things from you and you have always stepped up to that challenge like the boss that you are. But, if you are starting to feel the overwhelm creep in, it might be time to start setting personal limits. It’s hard to accept that, as badass as you are at getting things done, you can’t do it all. But, if you truly want to embody the leader mentality in your life, it’s time to delegate. I mean, really - why should you be expected to everything for everybody? It may be time for them to step up and take responsibility for their own needs and wants and time for you to have a little time to yourself. Set limits and let go of the things on your list that others should be doing for themselves. Make them step up to the plate and take ownership of their own work. Prioritize what is left and then take your new found time to sit back, relax, celebrate yourself and plan to a fresh start! You got this, you boss! “Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”– Jessica Jackley, businesswoman 10 of Wands (Reversed) - Artwork by Ethony https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632150170434-H4R23Q1CN5BLQ8U8SMXQ/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - Two of Wands… - Do you have too many choices at your finger tips? Or maybe you feel like you don’t have any at all? Today, ponder this…What would it feel like to hold the hold world in your hands? How might this feeling change your perspective on the view from where you stand? There is so much in this life to be explored, even in the day to day minutiae of activity. Something very small can be all encompassing when you allow yourself to see the full scope. Widen your horizon by imagining that you are so much bigger than you currently feel. Get curious about the unknown and take your time to contemplate a world of possibilities that you didn’t know were there. Broaden your mind, expand your heart and increase your sense of adventure when considering your next bold move. See, Mondays can be quite magical! “Your ability to see will never broaden when you only see yourself.” - Shannon L Adler The 2 of Wands from A Little Spark of Joy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-5 monthly 0.5 2021-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632082646961-TZYDW3C3V7MM4WDUVOGB/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - There is so much more to you than meets the eye. Even in those moments that you feel small, there is a deep reservoir of power hidden inside of you just waiting to be let out of its cage. This week explore that camouflaged arsenal of self sustaining potency that lies within. A personal trait that others perceive to be a weakness could become your super-secret weapon that makes your success a reality. Have you ever had anyone tell you, “you’re too nice,” or “you can’t do it that way,” or “you’re not logical.” Guess what? That thing that you are too much of that they believe will hold you back, can move you forward if you learn how to harness it and use it to your advantage. This is your week of take stock of who you are and all of the many little quirks that have the potential make you even stronger. See if you can identify them and then, enhance them for yourself and for others. Use every piece of who you are to manifest a deeper connection to your own personal strength. Roar like a Lion, my friends! “What makes you different or weird - that’s your strength.” - Meryl Streep The Strength Card - Online image found on angelorum.co (I don’t believe this is from a deck) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2021-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1632011773990-TXGJ4Q0T715MNZL38D0Z/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - Ace Of Pentacles… - “Everything’s coming up aces!!!” I couldn’t resist a nod to the musical theatre gods with that reference, but seriously, 2 days of aces. The universe is very giving in this moment. So, tonight, under that glorious moon, take stock of all of the gifts that came your way within the course of this happy Saturday. The offering may have been a small amount of money or a small amount of love, with the promise of growth and expansion. When you receive these little cues from beyond, it’s important to acknowledge and be aware of the potential for growth. Gifts, big or small, usually indicate that there is potential for more. A little tiny opportunity or aid can go a long, long way. So look beyond what you receive in the moment - look to see what it can become. Think about growth, because it’s a part of the present. And, you deserve the gift of chance every so often! Have fun figuring out which of your many possibilities will blossom! Now, grow! “The universe is sending down its gifts. Don’t let the emptiness distract you and deprive you of your share. Are you ready?” _ Kritika Sehgal The Ace of Pentacles - Artwork by Ethony https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2021-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631893806481-CK1IXVB33M5RTW7CXVSC/Screenshot+2021-09-17+at+11.48.13+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… - For the weekend ahead, a fresh new possibility for growth blows in to remind you of your potential! This is a warm breeze that embraces you with security while it whispers to you to dream bigger. You may find yourself feeling excited for no reason and full of creative ideas. A positive energy within you has taken root and is ready to spring forth and stretch toward the hazy, late summer sky. In this calm excitement, explore all of the ideas and thoughts that pop into your mind and heart - especially the ones that make you smile. And, if you feel extra courageous - send your new found joy out into the world around you in small, hopeful doses and see how this energy comes back to you in surprising way. Let those small surprises enhance your cheerfulness and delight in the understanding that you have begun to cultivate promising things for yourself and others! Make a wish and let it fly… “The most fantastic, magical things can happen and it all starts with a wish” - Pinocchio The Ace of Wands from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631823018490-2NWS6COA7H0LKASX70XR/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - Judgement - Reversed… - I asked the cards this morning how to deal with all the nonsense people throw at you and the general chaos swirling around in the atmosphere from day to day. The deck doled out a dose of reality - reversed Judgement was the answer. Do you want to come out of the clouds to a clearer picture? It’s time to strip away your own brand of bullshit and open yourself up to the meaning underneath it all. People have wildly ridiculous expectations because they are experiencing the situation from their own perspective, which can be colored with a lot of their personal baggage. Get to to root of their reasons why without judgement and you will be able to free yourself from a your own codependency cycle. In fact, finding the core of your own expectations and what drives you, may also help to alleviate your negative thinking regarding others. We are all experiencing the world in our own, unique ways. A simple understanding of this can go a long, long way. “There were two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations” ― Jodi Picoult Judgement (Reversed) from the Aquatic Tarot - Art by Andreas Schroter https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631755686415-3D6ED5R8IROAJ724SMIU/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands… - Feeling a little prickly? Me TOO! Defending our territory and holding our ground is a challenge that gets the hackles up. But, we are moving up from our 5 of Wands Reversed (of last night) to a 7 of Wands! So, there is some forward motion from day to day. We have quickly started to do the work necessary to secure our standing and we still have the upper hand. Take a moment tonight before bed to appreciate all the ways in which you stood up for yourself today - speaking out for your needs, declaring your wants and generally making sure everyone around you had a clear sense that they would have to adhere to your expectations. Small victories should be rewarded and your bravery should be celebrated - even if you are the only one cheering you on. Go to sleep tonight knowing that what you did was difficult, but worth it. Rest peacefully in the security you have sustained! Sweet dreams! “Do not be afraid to face your difficulty. Turn into it. Lean into the wind. Hold your ground.” - Jack Kornfield The 7 of Wands from Animism Tarot by rainbowofcrazy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631675526596-V95335LC2KSBI3WT8GD4/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Five of Wands - Reversed… - I don’t know about you, but for me it has been a DAY. Everything was extra difficult - everyone had the wrong answer and the universe just kept on poking me. Did you have moments when you just wanted to scream your face off as you struggled through challenges that were unnecessary - problem after problem whipping you in the face? It is unrelenting and it is nonsense. Crisis mode isn’t sustainable and sometimes, you have to just let all the Sh@! fall away. Don’t try to fight your way out this time - it’s not worth it anymore. Sometimes you just have to stop caring so much. What?!? No really - tonight slow your spinning wheels and ease up on your approach. It’s not all that - you have just found yourself in the middle of it…Time to drift off to sleep and let it all go. “All the problems are stuck between mind and matter and if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” - Anonymous “Failure to prepare on your part, does not constitute and emergency on my part.” - My Mom (she was right) The 5 of Wands (Reversed) from the Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631584114684-NQ0JYXQTRAS80FFUMKX8/collage-20.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - Tonight, dream of a celebration in bright technicolor - surrounded by the friends who love you most. Let this party be juicy and fragrant filling your senses with delight. Dance under a vast open sky in the celestial light of the heavens and let your cups overflow when you toast. Allow the joyful music calm you and lift your spirit. Honor each other with jubilation - the big and the small victories count. Taste the promise of excitement in your waking life ahead. When you wake, bring the celebration out with you into the new day. Reward yourself by dancing into any obstacle and knowing you have the support of those reliable and magical friends who visited you in your most recent slumber. You are full of color and life. No matter what comes your way, feel the beat and taste the joy of the party that is you. “I celebrate myself and sing myself.” - Walt Whitman The Three of Cups from the 78 Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631466466515-SW8T0UE7R4D7GACXDPYB/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords… - Your super power for the week ahead is…knowing when something is over and letting it go! If you try to force growth from something or someone that is unwilling and unable, you are only draining your own life-force with no tangible result. You know when it’s done, so free yourself to start a fresh and exciting new adventure! The longer you hold on and try to make it work, the more NOTHING in your life will work. You have bled the situation dry - dissolving all of its nutrients . Trust your judgement and start anew. I know it’s hard to accept, but it doesn’t get any easier if you stay and force it. So free your mind and grow something else - something that will flourish with wild abandon! “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” - Seneca The Ten of Swords from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-chalices-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631389349555-3AIFRW4PVMY40N7O0WM2/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Chalices - Reversed… - Do you feel submerged in sensitivity? It’s ok to allow for all of the emotions swirling around you. Don’t fight it or try to make sense of it. Just understand that the tenderness you feel is a part of the work that your inner spirit has already begun. You are hovering over the change you seek, but your well is overflowing with doubt in this moment. Breathe. Trust. And recognize that your inner life is just working harder to keep you afloat. Also, it may relieve you to know that if you need help, it is there for you. In fact, you are surrounded by well intentioned friends that long to dive in with support. Call upon them - reach out and let them know how you are feeling. BUT, understand these emotions bubbling up are just a symptom of the change you are manifesting! Keep on swimming… “Whatever you are going through, it is preparing you for your next breakthrough.” - Anonymous The 7 of Chalices (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631306235265-VLL8ZABK12SDB5FWBXKL/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles - Reversed… - You may feel on top of the world when you are dolled up - people look at you differently and treat you with greater respect. You get noticed and you have greater self confidence. BUT, you are still you underneath it all. So, while it’s nice to feel this greater sense of worth, don’t let yourself get carried away. There is a difference between confidence and arrogance. Don’t lose sight of the fact that the outside cover doesn’t always accurately reflect what is inside that juicy novel. Who you truly are is even more exciting than what you are presenting as - so don’t underestimate your own, personal authenticity. If you really want to impress with honesty, strip away the outer layer you have painted on and just be yourself. In the long run, the kind of respect you earn will be way more sustainable… “There is a difference between being arrogant and being confident. Arrogance is of ego, while confidence is of soul.” - Regina The King of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Mystical Monday Tarot by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631236234726-2FGF3B079QFM8PE95A7A/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups - Reversed… - There are those days when the dreamer in your heart must be kept at bay. Those moments when you want to live according to the yearnings of your emotional spirit, but you must adhere to the stringent demands of your current situation. This was my day - how was yours?!? No, but seriously - I pulled this card at the start of my day and haven’t yet been able to sit down and write about it, though she definitely made her presence known with each passing hour. This card was calling to me to let go of my dreams and disconnect from my emotional desires to just accept the adult responsibilities that were insisting on my attention. Boy, were there responsibilities! I don’t want your sympathy…but I pulled this card for us, so I suppose I want you to know that I feel it, too - that energy that forces adulting when you just want to be a kid. Sometimes, we have to remove our emotional needs from the equation and just get shit done. It isn’t fun. It isn’t always rewarding. But, it is sometimes unavoidable. Give yourself a big hug before bed tonight. Really - wrap your own arms around your inner child and thank them for hiding out while you pretended to be grown up today. “Shit gotta happen faster.” - Gayle Seay (a personal favorite of mine) The Page of Cups (Reversed) from the 78 Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631103328936-VU94HYJIYAGAKDGUPCT0/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit… - There are some days when you just want disappear - when you feel depleted, disregarded and inconsequential. Hiding away from the daily rabble and life’s constant absurdities is not running away or giving up. It can actually be a sacred retreat into the underworld of who you are, so that you may clarify the root of your spirit and grow stronger. If you need that break today - take it. Sometimes the muck of the outside world clouds your very essence. And your essence, whether or not you see or feel it, is fuel for the world around you. What you carry with you into the world and share with others is vital to a healthy and rewarding existence for not only you, but everyone you encounter. Your unique glow and perspective has been developing and evolving with great care over the years to bolster your own enlightenment. How and what you share with others matters a great deal to you in ways that aren’t always obvious. If your light is dimming, it may be time to recharge it with a little bit of solitude. It’s ok to “run and hide” - you will know when you are ready to reemerge and light a path for yourself and others! “There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.” - Brian Andreas The Hermit from The Cosmic Tribe Tarot by Stevee Postman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1631068928161-8W8YSKWMI2ALMCGL1OAD/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles… - As you drift off to sleep tonight, imagine you are a young explorer at the start of a nocturnal and mystical adventure. Travel into your sleep with the curious desire to discover lost treasure and accept hidden gifts. Examine everything you touch in your dreams. And when you meet others, ask them for something. See what is presented to you and what items reveal themselves. Are they useful to you in your dream life? Would they be useful to you in your waking life? How might you pull the energy of that item out with you when you wake? You may not be able to keep the thing itself, but understanding why you needed it in your dream could translate to a deeper necessity in your day to day living. Seek the gift of what that item allowed for you to have when you wake. Be curious about how it all fits into your day, week or year. Knowing what gifts you really seek is key. Use your dreams to help you manifest what you didn’t know you most needed. Sweet dreams. I hope the gifts flow from all directions! “Being gifted doesn’t mean you’ve been given something. It means, you have something to give.” - from I Wrote This For You Page of Pentacles from the Silver Era Tarot by Aunia Kahn https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630969885087-AXBRL3EN8QMOV0DOGBEG/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Magician - Reversed… - As a child of the 80s, I cannot express how excited I feel to see Princess Leia as The Magician. So fitting - perfection! But, I’m sorry to say, I pulled this card reversed today. The force is not with us. We may feel like the energy of the universe is working against us and we do not have the correct tools to fight back. Life is giving us the worst kind of Jedi Mind-trick - that one where you just know you aren’t set up to succeed because the odds are stacked against you. Ok…so we can slink away and grab a drink at the Creature Cantina in disguise, or we can grab our lightsaber and swing wildly to advance. Too much Stars Wars reference? Sorry - I AM a child of the 80s and it’s just another form of magic, if you ask me. Tonight, light up that lightsaber, friend, and feel it’s power in your hands. What do you hold that will help you fight through these undeniable, insurmountable odds? Call out all the stops - you will get through this if you rely on the light within (your hands and your heart). Be calculating and unapologetic and fight! Storm Troupers are descending, but you still hold power, I promise! “Look, your Worshipfulness, let's get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person: me.” Princess Leia to Han Solo - Star Wars The Magician (Reversed) from The Star Wars Tarot - Art by Elithian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630969798973-GXKUO5WKRQ88QS2VKXJJ/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Magician - Reversed… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-10-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630845152492-24U07GDG2PDSPXKREOPZ/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - The 10 of Wands… - So, you’ve been very busy - highly productive, actually! But, to get all of this done, you have accumulated so many commitments that you just feel overwhelmed. The burden of what is on your plate makes it too heavy to carry. And, this on a SUNDAY?!? Listen, you are so close to the finish line with what you have been working on - you deserve a break. Not just a break where you sit down and think about all of the things on your to-do list, but a full blown letting go of what is weighing you down. I know the idea of it fills you with anxiety, but you can totally do this - just for a day! In fact, if you allow yourself this momentary relief, it will refuel you and you will find yourself better equipped to face those challenges ahead as you leap this particular hurdle and complete what you have set out to do. So, STOP WORKING and get outside. Enjoy the day and all of the beauty it has to offer you. Do something unnecessary, but joyful. You earned it. And whatever is left on that list - can wait til tomorrow. “Taking time to do nothing often brings EVERYTHING in perspective.” - Doe Zantamata The 10 of Wands from the Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thompson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630795958933-QOHEOFDISU83GP3S7XXI/collage-11.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Wands… - We all have that incredible person in our life - that nurtures our creative spirit by just being who they are, without even meaning to. They light up every room they walk into and take over with their charismatic and fiery energy. They think differently and they express themselves fully without the slightest concern of what others think. Their unique way of experiencing the world around them ignites envy and inspires others. People are drawn to them, where ever they go, but if you are beside them, you bet they will be bringing you along - directly into the magic, sharing every moment with just you. This majestic and otherworldly energy always changes you in ways you can’t even make sense of, but definitely for the better. Who is your queen? You are burning for a little bit of magic - so call to them, call on them or just call them. Let the painfully delicious flame of who they are become a part of your weekend. Set the world on fire, together! “She danced the dance of flames and fires, and the dance of swords and spheres; she danced the dance of stars and the dance of space. And then she danced the dance of flowers in the wind.” Khalil Gibran The Queen of Wands - Art by Andrea Matus https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630693734041-9LF0TKHGR5H64DFCOJMP/collage-10.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords… - Your mind is racing. Your heart is pounding. The thoughts are coming a mile a minute and you cannot keep them at bay. Anxiety, worry, doubt swirling around you in a flurry - like being caught in a blizzard of your mind. You cannot sleep at night. But, what if this wasn’t just your every-day worry? What if this was your mind actively working through the surface thoughts to get to a deeper message? Imagine the plight of a clairvoyant - all of that information coming and going at all hours of the day and night. But, they have the extrasensory ability to make sense of it - or distill it down to a cleaner communication. I’m not saying that you are clairvoyant, but why not approach this tornado of dizzying thoughts like you are? Instead of getting carried away by the storm - sharpen your senses and get to the heart of it with accuracy and understanding. You never know what the real, true message is that is waiting there for you til you welcome it by clearing a path… “Intuition comes very close to clairvoyance; it appears to be the extrasensory perception of reality.” - Alexis Carrel The Nine of Swords Clairvoyance - Art by Louisa Poole https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630631883567-7IHP8YVV11LSDN1JW6JH/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords - Reversed… - This card was pulled earlier in the day with the help of my dear friend, Zachary…but when we pulled it, it really felt like a card of the night. Oh, I just love a card of the night - when we get to take the delicious suggestion of the deck and carry it into the other world of our night time sojourn. What is the pain you are holding on to? We all have pain from past haunts that we insist on etching into our hearts, making it a part of who we are. BUT, it isn’t really a part of us - is it?!? We just can’t let go. Think about what you are holding onto that needs to be set free. Write it down in red ink on a small piece of paper just before bed. Clutch it in your hand and hold it to your heart as you drift off to sleep. In your journey to the dreamland, allow yourself to fly into the dark sky and don’t be surprised when you start to fall. Feel the wind all around you and your heart race accelerate as you descend. Pull out that sword that is lodged in your heart and watch as it takes shape, transforms into mad fire and flies away from you. As you fall away from that pain, let the lightness embrace you with euphoria. Relax as your free fall gently slows into a drift and when you hit the bottom, it will be the soft cushion of your bed. When you awake, if you have lost that piece of paper - good! If not, run to the window and hurl it out. You are done. That pain does not define you. That was someone else’s mistake. “There is so much beauty in letting go of pain, watching scars turn into butterflies before they fly away.” - Christy Ann Martine The Three of Swords (Reversed) Art Print by Jacey Chase https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630503954369-OVMZHHBN2N2CZM24KRZU/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands… - In the dark fairytale of your life, where do you find color and light? Think back to a place and time when your passions where in alignment and you felt surrounded by lightness and joy. Perhaps this is a memory of a specific location on an exotic trip you once took? Or maybe this is a moment you recall spending a lazy day with a treasured friend? It could just be the feeling of being in your childhood bedroom or being surrounded by loved ones in celebration of a past success. Close your eyes and recall a safe and exhilarating space where you were both centered and free. Embrace the recollection of the very second you felt security meet endless possibility and the horizon appeared limitless. Know that this energy lives inside you now and it is yours when you need it most. The color and light will chase you wherever you find yourself - even into the darkest of caves. “When I look back on my ordinary, ordinary life, I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time.” - Jaimie Cullum The Four of Wands from the Dark Fairytale Tarot by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-2 monthly 0.5 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630419332223-R4X0DJL6KQLSG31M0NR3/IMG_5164.png Card Of The Day - The Empress… - This week has kicked off with some very powerfully, nurturing energy! From Strength to The Empress, you should feel a deep connection to the delicate nourishment of the world around you and also that world which lies within. It’s true - you have a universe inside of you that is bubbling up and longing to emerge. Let’s talk about creation - giving birth isn’t just for mothers. What can you bring into the world today that didn’t previously exist? What do you long to make, design, paint, write, build? What new idea is brewing that you can bring to light? What incredibly fulfilling connection can you make in the form of a new relationship or friendship? Take a moment today to connect with the divine light of the universe that shines in your heart and create something. Feel like you have nothing to generate? This moment of your day could be as simple as sitting down and writing a poem or a short story or taking a break to bake some cookies with your kids or friends…it can be small, but it should be done with the intention of cultivation and expressiveness. Explore the microcosm of planets that spin in your spirit. Honor your individuality by using it to bring a moment of light into existence. Abundance of living is yours to create. Make some magic. “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” - Neil Gaiman The Empress from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-4 monthly 0.5 2021-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630326001091-1P5WYZ0NUOXPXE6934NO/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - You are starting the week strong, with a resonant inner glow of vigor and fortitude. You know who you are, what you want and are absolutely resolute that you will succeed. But, you recognize that there is true power in the knowing: knowing that you are in alignment with the world around you, knowing that you radiate love within your determination, knowing that you are enough. You don’t have to force it - people will bend to your will, because they are drawn to your magnetism and self-assurance. Trust in the light you hold within and embrace all you meet with compassion. Share your magical rays of warmth and knowledge freely, but with purpose. You may feel like the universe has put you in its spotlight, but the spotlight emanates from your heart and projects a kind of magic on all around you. This feeling will both ground you and elevate you. You may be surprised to discover you carry it with you always. “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” - Maya Angelou The Strength Card from the Luminous Tarot by Brigid Ashwood https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630279126267-P9J9MR4CJEQ4AYFOM2NL/collage-6.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Pentacles… - This week ahead, you have the opportunity to make some changes that will enrich your life. I know that what you think you most need is money, but look a little deeper and take advantage of all of the lushness you currently have at your disposal. A few small enhancements to your surroundings could transform the way you feel. Use this week to take stock of your living environment, both inside and outside. How does this environment reflect the manner in which you dream of living? Does it at all? What beautiful and enchanting things do you possess with which you can transform your cave into a flourishing garden? What can you repurpose in your dwelling that will inspire you to blossom and grow? Do you need a cozy nook just for you? Have you explored your current neighborhood for all of its hidden, outdoor escapes? Is there a beautiful piece of art or cozy blanket hiding in the back of your closet that is calling to be displayed?Move the pieces of furniture around until it all fits in a way that resonates with the warmth you deserve. Repaint your canvas of living in the most radiant color and light of your heart. Buy yourself some fresh flowers and make an arrangement you will love to see when you have your morning coffee or tea. You don’t have to have money to transform the way you feel. And, if you feel abundant and grateful for the riches you can afford, the money will find you. “My box bedroom can only fit a bed and a wardrobe, but it was my whole world. My only personal space to think and dream, to cry and laugh and wait until I became old enough to do the things I was not allowed to do.” - Cecilia Ahern The Ace of Pentacles from the Morgan-Greer Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/n2w4dlewnxkna5say7hza36g9mrtea monthly 0.5 2021-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630160481740-FR1JLNK5AQIH8RR2LDXP/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Life is short, my friends. And as we travel further into its trenches, the more complicated it can become. The major arcana illuminates this journey for us in a very vibrant way. We all have burdens, conflicts and trials. But, today throw all of the complexities of your current circumstances into the wind, because you deserve to feel free. Imagine you are at the start of everything, without a care in the world. Notice how the colors of the world around you reverberate and call to you with promise. Feel the glow of the celestial light that warms the skin with both protection and possibility. Don’t think or try to understand- just be. You deserve one day, at least, where you find yourself free of all that noise. Let it be this day. Lose all sense and understanding of obligation and become the fool. It is healthy to, every so often, choose freedom over wisdom. Remind yourself that you can, at any moment, experience life with fresh eyes and an open heart. “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” - William Shakespeare from As You Like It The Fool - Artists Rendering by Emily Balivet https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-coins-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1630096014270-W3517WTJVF9MWBTF281X/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - Three of Coins - Reversed… - Do you feel lately like everything you take action on in life is much more complicated than it needs to be? But, seriously…you work along side logical, industrious people who share likeminded goals, but every little thing is labored. Small inconveniences pop up at the last minute. Someone drops the ball and you or others are left to pick up the pieces. You can’t get the information you need to really move forward, but when you finally do, your deadline is yesterday? The list goes on and on of tiny frustrations that pile up into a giant wall in front of your target. This might be a moment to take a step back and analyze how you are communicating. Are you clear in what you want to be accomplished? Are you talking through all of the potential roadblocks and obstacles that might get in your way? Are you setting realistic expectations for yourself and others? Are you being fair in all dealings? It’s time to fine-tune your personal plan to accommodate the others that are involved. This weekend, spent some time charting it all out for yourself. What wrinkles can you smooth out in advance of your next steps? It really shouldn’t be this difficult, but you know that. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin The 3 of Coins - can’t identify this deck - do you know?!? Why, WHY is this so hard?!? lol https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-3 monthly 0.5 2021-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629984059944-5EU2DLVZMVHOXMQ4BKMI/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Your day may have started like a bouquet of fresh roses, but you have no idea what is coming your way! You will feel the world around you start to spin and who knows when it will stop. Scary? Maybe…but also exciting to see how this day evolves. Something is bound to catch you by surprise, so hold on as you spin. Those bits that fall away - are meant to - just let them go. Whatever kind of ride you are on, there is purpose and meaning, even if you can’t see it. Just hold on, and trust that you will be rewarded. Try to have fun, if you can - your action and reaction to the dizzying turn of events determines where you land. Happy Thursday! “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes.” - Mel Brooks The Wheel of Fortune from The Mozart Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-three-card-message-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629934365455-DMCEMG3MFY1I6TZBQ6ML/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - A Three Card Message… - After a day of activity, it is easy to feel exhausted and exasperated. It’s true, things are really picking up pace and the speed of movement is both exciting and uncomfortable. Have you forgotten what it means to collaborate? Me too! But, the world around you is urging you to reconnect with that creative spirit to spark something new. At the heart of it all, don’t lose sight of the value in shared experience. Your relationships have the power to shine a sparkling light on who you are and how you choose to live in and move through this moment of time. Rely on those closest to you to heal and renew your spirit, so that you might better participate in your daily activities. If you had to pick two calming, caring people in your life whom you are close to that you might connect with tonight - who are those dazzling souls? If you can’t be close to them, is it possible to feel their restorative love by just knowing that somewhere under that starry sky or even above or in it they dwell. Allow even just the thought of them to ground you in the moment. You are protected. You are loved. “The greatest healing energy is friendship and love.” - Hubert H Humphrey The 8 of Wands and the 3 of Pentacles (Reversed) surrounding the heart - The 3 of Cups from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629836928535-BW4SZIWCYK43GF57NPD3/collage.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant - Reversed… - You have always seen the world differently than others. Your unique understanding is vital, not only for your every day existence, but also for others that interact with you. It’s not always easy to be the one that understands a deeper meaning, sees more and acts and reacts within this vision. People will sometimes view you as defiant, when you are just inhabiting your own undeniable truth. Rather than give in to what is expected and accepted, you persist in your comprehension and remain strong willed in the face of adversity. You are not a follower, but you are also not a leader, though your mind, heart and voice are essential in every moment. Though you may find yourself frustrated, hold fast to your beliefs. Your distinctive way of interacting with the world you inhabit holds the keys to allowing others the freedom of looking beyond what is in front of them and rising above the surface. “Your role is to do and say the things that need to be done and said from your unique perspective.” - Brad Warner The Hierophant (Reversed) from the Linestrider Tarot by Siolo Thompson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629757379191-GOA373PXR1IGX0F2QQU0/collage-184.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - What feelings repeatedly pop up for you in your day to day life? Think about it and get curious about the why and how of it all. But, don’t judge them or yourself. See if you can step outside of the emotion to just examine what is really there. Is there opportunity presenting in this juicy cup? Or are there bitter challenges and obstacles swirling there for you to swallow? How might an obstacle or challenge become an opportunity? We all long to taste love and personal/professional growth, but first you must shift your perspective to see clearly what you have in hand. Have fun and indulge your explorative nature by stepping away from it to find true understanding. Treat each emotional upheaval or blunder as a new adventure to traverse. You could turn what seems like a poisonous potion into an elixir of life. Drink it in, my friend! “Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.” - Bob Bitchin The Page of Cups - Art Work Unknown - If you know what deck this is from, let me know - I just love the inquisitive image! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-3 monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629648039735-KS2TNBMMUUE0QPVHW2OT/collage-183.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles… - On the surface, this card indicates that your hard work is starting to pay off. Yay! But there is something under the surface here that needs to be addressed. Your progress is undeniable, but can you keep up at this pace? Should you? You may need a mental break to reassess where you stand. You have made progress and you should celebrate what you have been able to accomplish, but your sacrifice is undeniable. If you keep going at this momentum, you will reap the benefits, BUT maybe there’s something more to be explored that you haven’t seen or thought of yet because you are just too busy with work. This week, recognize that your goal might be easier achieved or differently accomplished - in a way that supports your own mental health and wellbeing. The hardest of work is done - you have laid a groundwork that will flourish. Take a pause, check in with your spirit, heart and mind. Redirect that determination in a way that benefits all the pieces of who you are and also promotes what you have to offer in a way that benefits others. You deserve to honor your efforts by living through them in a wholistic way. “I never work just to work. It’s some kind of combination of laziness and self-respect.” - Harold Ramis The Seven Of Coins - Tarot Art by Kat Joplin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629601649432-P6V9RRZY0U5UBJ0YFVRA/collage-182.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords - Reversed… - Ok…so, I have to be honest….this one is really hard for me to digest in the moment. But, the cards that want to be acknowledged are always the ones that come to the surface when you don’t want to deal with them. They will scream at you the message you understand, but do not want to accept. Tonight…grab on to the idea that for the opportunity you want to take, accept and see grow and expand, the timing is off -or something is just not right. Let it go, because deep down you know that it is just not meant to be. Sometimes the brain is right in thinking that you are not ready or not willing to take a chance on a new thing that is coming your way. But, that’s ok…not to be ready or able to fully embrace that opportunity is not a reflection on who you are…it’s maybe a reflection on where you are in this moment. Let it go - cast it out into the sky - release your mind from the mental hold of what you think you should be doing or where you think you should be. Tonight, when you sleep, drift out into the night sky with no real purpose. You are allowed to just float among the glittering stars. You are allowed to just….be. So, just be. Let go of all of those expectations…just float among the starry sky and feel free. “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” - Bob Marley The Ace of Swords (Reversed) from the Divine Feminine Tarot Nocturnal by Cocoppina https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629491181956-ZTNSXL2K8R51KW8EH961/collage-181.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Cups… - Remember when you were little and something disastrous occurred because of your behavior? Maybe it was an accident or maybe you did it on purpose, but either way the result was devastating. Knowing you would have to take responsibility and face the consequences was always traumatic. The fear, the guilt, the shame, the doubt and the undeniable dread of having to come clean, when you just want to run and hide? When you look back now, it’s kind of funny just how inconsequential it all seems in retrospect. I once let an orange crayon melt on the seat of my parent’s new car and I couldn’t shake how miserable it made me on that family trip. Though, now, we all joke and tell funny stories about it. To be honest, if you ask me, that all grey interior was just screaming out for a pop of color!!! As children, as adults, as humans - sometimes we just mess up. To dwell on this and torment ourselves with “should have, would have , could have” is not useful. Don’t hold on to those feelings of shame - they can grow into some very toxic self harming thoughts and behavior. So, it’s broken - but you still have a lot going for you and so much more to come! Get your head outta your hands and wipe that look of fear off your face. Forgive yourself and join us in the land of imperfect potential. Later you will look back on this moment and chuckle as you retell the story to others. I promise…. “I crashed your pickup truck and then I had to drive it back home - I was crying, I was so scared of what you would do… of what you would say…But you just started laughing, so I started laughing along saying, it looks a little rough but it runs okay - it looks a little rough but it runs good anyway…” - Ani DiFranco from her song, Imperfectly The Five of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629389526998-T01V7RRFLD453H5QGS60/collage-180.png Card Of The Day - Two of Wands… - Longing for something more? Connect to a zen-like contemplation by thinking beyond where you currently are. The world is a vast, open, glorious place and when you confine your way of thinking to your current spot, you are not seeing the full possibilities. So, take a step back, close your eyes and widen your gaze. Focus your imagination on a wider, more resplendent scope. The piece you are missing can be found further away - so expand your vision and listen to the distant wind. When you begin to see the far-reaching potential of what you have in front of you, your plan can get highly specific because you have the full scope. Partner with the core of who you are and what you want. If you can only see as far as the horizon, you aren’t yet looking with your heart. “Look with your heart and not with your eyes. The heart understands. The heart never lies. Believe what it feels, and trust what it shows. Look with your heart; the heart always knows.” - Andrew Lloyd Weber from “Love Never Dies” The Two of Wands from the Tarot of The Magical Forest by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629308172210-SZRAABAYBT5BYTLV5UMC/collage-179.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands… - Does life suddenly feel frantic - like you are being attacked at all angles by many elements? It’s unnerving to be overwhelmed and you think you have to defend yourself at every turn. But, you are in a great position to deal with all of the chaos being thrust upon you. You already have the upper hand. In the art of self defense, the first step is always to ground yourself. Getting both feet on the ground in a balanced position which will allow you to react with focus and specificity is your key to success. Once you find yourself in this place of strength, you are ready for anything and you may find that taking this stance is enough to ward off attackers. In order to react with power, you must connect to your center, breathe and assess the true situation. The reality may surprise you - the threat you feared can appear differently and you may not have to act at all… “Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace” - Steve Goodier The 7 of Wands Defense Confrontation Art by Luisa Poole and The 7 of Wands from Astro-Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-5 monthly 0.5 2021-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629250334596-ZC6ZAYYKBG7GTADWRF6M/collage-178.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - Tonight, before bed, go to your window or take a walk outside. Look into the sky and pick out a star. If you cannot see them through the clouds, know that they are there and try to connect to the radiance of a specific one that is hiding just out of sight. In this cool, distant glow there is a secret story of another time. In fact, it could be the star you have chosen doesn’t even exist in this particular moment. See if you can hear the whispering of it’s faded knowledge - what would this star want you to know or feel? I think it might tell you a tale of your own radiance in lives past and you would come to understand the longevity of your own spirit. Tonight when you dream, fly into the sky and touch that star. Allow the wind, as you travel toward the heavens, kiss your skin and fan out your hair. Feel how the cooling light of that star is actually your light. Dream of your own beauty as never ending and when you reach the height at which you can touch that star, make a wish, before you return from the sky. You may not remember that wish when you wake, but trust that the universe will hold it close. Sweet dreams! “Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me - where troubles melt like lemon drops, oh way above the chimney tops - that’s where you’ll find me.” - Yip Harburg The Star Card from The 78 Tarot Mythical Deck by Meredith Dillman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629120957847-CSCJCJUCSOAOB9CGCUP0/collage-177.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles… - Life is a delicate balance and when we finally bear the beautiful, juicy fruits of our accomplishments we deserve a chance to display it all proudly for the world around us to see. There are undeniable moments when things manifest in a way that allows us the space to feel radiant. Take some time today to notice which pieces of your life are aligning in this way. How will you wear the joy and beauty of this for all to see, feel and understand? Pick one or two small, but glamorous pieces you can wear that make you feel closer to your resplendence. Pamper yourself with a gift to celebrate this part of your spirit. Be proud and own the colorful and grounded self-respect of your lustrous successes. Make no apologies. It isn’t egotistical to feel and display the inner glow of your personal triumphs. Dazzle with no reservations. Your confidence is calling to you to let it out to play. “You’re born to shimmer. You’re born to shine. You’re born to radiate.” - Shawn Mullins The Nine of Pentacles - Wall Art by Catrin Welz-Stein https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cards-for-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2021-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1629048968117-P26ZFMS9QMEF1A7RXIO6/collage-176.png Card Of The Day - Cards for the Week Ahead… - Darkness is clouding a current transformation your spirit is compelled to undergo. Endings are difficult - sometimes very painful and we often cannot see what waits ahead. You may find this week that a piece of who you are must be left behind in order to advance out of the clouds. But, truthfully, that part of you has long been gone and your idea of its importance is upside down and not what you wanted it to be . You cannot stay in your current circumstance, clinging to an aspect of what you once were - it’s time to say goodbye and move forward. Take one step toward acceptance. This will feel burdensome and you may find that in your smallest of movements, you are exhausted, but there is assured growth and great potential for you to start over under a much bluer sky. The path to the re-envisioned version of you will be slow, but your reemergence is worth every step. Stay on the path as this week continues and you will be lifted from that darkness you feel surrounding you. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe The Page of Swords (Reversed) into The 10 of Swords into the 10 of Wands from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628969730713-MK49F0BX055X2GAUJQAE/Screenshot+2021-08-14+at+1.31.42+PM.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Wands… - Ohhhh…what inspires you? What makes you glow? What drives you to make magic? Sometimes in the doing, we can forget the core of it. But, if you want to truly enchant others, you must stay connected to that little spark within. Take a moment today to connect with that inner joy - the reason for it all. See if you can play with that speck of delight in new and exciting ways. What do you need to foster it? What can you do to strengthen it? You have so much power if you connect with this small, motivation and joy - so dive in. You need to ready yourself for the next opportunity to share this with the world! Your personal inspiration can light a path of inspiration for everyone around you. And theirs, in turn, will do the same. Let’s light the world on fire with creativity! “As we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same.” - Nelson Mandela The Queen of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-3 monthly 0.5 2021-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628882302344-IYT9DQCBUXGQCEFZ0MK1/collage-174.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot… - Look at you - strutting into your weekend with focus, determination and style! I love every bit of it! You have a lot on your plate AND your agenda, but you are ready to dominate. Who will you drag along on your various missions? Think carefully who you would like to be your personal accessories in each scenario - because they can add so much to your overall mystique. But, you’ve probably already thought of this, because you are ready to launch in a majorly exciting way. Ground yourself even further and breathe into your root chakra as you enter each room. Don’t shy away from any conversation - insert yourself with pointed confidence. Share stories, share ideas and speak your mind. In between all of your engagements, tick off your to-do list with effortless joy. In fact, feel the glee of your own personal accomplishments fill you with strength and inspiration. The energy you plant this weekend can lead in a direction that will be even more thrilling! Rock it out. “Everything is within your power and your power is within you.” - Janice Trachtman The Chariot from the Next World Tarot Deck by Cristy C. Road https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628808943183-L0X7WUKCASTRGAPRWNWB/collage-173.png Card Of The Day - The Two Of Cups… - I am always saying “the cards pick you - you don’t pick the cards” and tonight it couldn’t be more true. I asked my BF to pull the card for us and he pulled the Two of Cups. Instantly, I was overwhelmed with how deeply it resonated for me. You see, I had an early morning procedure at the doctor today (nothing serious, but when do we ever like to have a procedure)?!? He came with me, kept me calm, made sure we got home safe and looked after me all day. The two of cups is undeniably about emotional partnership, but there’s that Caduceus symbol hovering above - indicating that this is a partnership that may have the power to heal. You will recognize this symbol as an image that has been adopted by our modern medical profession - it stems from the Rod of Aesculapius (the Greek God of Healing) and also is associated with Hermes (Greek God of Merchants & Travelers) often associated with quick action. This past year and half, we have seen such quick heroic action taken by our medical workers partnering with the general public to get us through this pandemic. Clear message here - whether it be a medical or spiritual affliction - love heals. And those who have followed a path in which they dedicate themselves to the healing of others are undeniably full of compassion. So, in pulling this card, we should be grateful to all of those that have helped us heal. Take a moment tonight to connect with someone who has guided you in this way over the years - if you can call and thank them, do it! If you cannot just remember all they have done for you and feel deep gratitude in your heart. They will get the message. Then, think about how you might return the favor or pay it forward. Sweet Dreams! “As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” - Maya Angelou The Two of Cups from the Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628696966438-1JHR4TR0TJTMNC5M4T3P/collage-172.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands… - Interested in taking your passions to a new height? Do you want to master a certain ability with a sense of freeness and confidence? It’s time to sharpen your focus. You have real creative vision and your excitement is undeniable, but if the aim is a powerful ownership of what you are undertaking, you must have a very concentrated intention. When a lion stalks prey, it strategizes. Sometimes, it’s a run and jump - sometimes they sneak up and wait for the right moment and other times, they enlist the help of their pride to divide and conquer. What is your plan of attack? Becoming specific about how you would like to advance is key to achieving the goals you have established. You have what you need within to inspire others, but you must develop your own personal strategy to pounce. Bring all of your elements to your quest and focus them! “You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. Once you are there, you can move mountains.” - Steve Jobs The King of Wands Art by MJ Cullinane https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628644112824-67079XGJ740OZUEQBYXO/collage-171.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords - Reversed… - A client who is in the midst of a magical, but heavy transformation helped me select the card of the day! And then, my day became so crazy that this card became the card of the night. Night time - moonlight -rainy skies in NYC - there is a very different energy that emerges in the moonlight when considering the cards. The shady, underneath, hidden parts of who we are come out to play…so nighttime cards must be considered in a different light. It’s clear we are at the end of something here, but there’s something very potent in this shift that must be illuminated. There’s a light and releasing of pain that is undeniable in this moment - each hurt that has pierced us along this journey must be examined, because the lessons are valuable and in honoring the burdens one by one, we can see a path forward much more clearly. What struggles and injuries is your spirit holding on to? Make a list of the hardest difficulties you have faced - you know, the ones you can’t seem to let go of. Before driving off to sleep ask the most important question - WHY? Why do I feel it’s important to hold tightly to this energy that weighs me down? Then, think about letting them drop away one by one and allow yourself to fall into a dreamland that is unencumbered by fear, doubt, regret or pain. You deserve simplicity. Clear your mind and spirit of all wounds. When you wake up imagine there is a halo of light that is protecting you from any of these daggers. Start your life fresh and new in the protection of this calming light. Sweet dreams! “You only struggle because you’re ready to grow but aren’t willing to let go.” – Drew Gerald The Ten of Swords (Reversed) from Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2021-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628527967866-QEDZNN6MBVTUSKL9FVCG/collage-170.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Seven is a lucky number for many. But, just how much luck is involved?!? The universe is ready to gift us with opportunities, but let’s face it - there is always work involved when bringing those opportunities to fruition. The choices are abundant, but after you choose, how will you make that dream a reality? It’s time to get real about the gifts you have been given. Hone in on what you most want to achieve or accomplish and then leap into action to support it fiercely as it advances. In the original of story of Aladdin, Aladdin transforms from a lazy, aimless boy into a driven man through his encounter with the lamp. The genie in the lamp will grant the wishes, but Aladdin’s ultimate success is routed in how he chooses to advance himself with those wishes. You must be willing to take what the universe gifts you and turn it into real treasure. Rub that lamp, my friend, then get to work! “I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later, but are you prepared to answer that?” - Omar Epps The Seven of Cups from The Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628476420630-JBQJBQJG8ANTE44HM2JJ/collage-169.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords… - So, during the week ahead we will be tested. The universe may present us with so many awful and annoying people that are making difficult and trying situations even harder to address. We will feel CRAZY with frustration. Why are they behaving this way? Why can’t they see what is obvious? Why are they trying to annoy and deceive us? Why are they such IDIOTS?!? Wait - hold on…we are getting so in our heads about this - aren’t we? Is it worth getting so amped up about their actions? The conflict will trigger us in so many ways, but is it worth the fight? Are we really ready to dive into a struggle or fight about something so ridiculous? Sometimes, the fight is not worth the thing we are fighting about or for. Let’s be careful this week to not wrestle with a pig. They don’t deserve the opportunity to deplete our energy and push our face into the mud. They don’t deserve any piece of who we are! “Be selective in your battles because sometimes peace is better than being right.” - Unknown The Five of Sword from The Peanuts Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628367205749-B6L92T94O4EUYXAH37VB/collage-168.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed… - I had a couple of magical readings today and my first client drew our card of the day! Then, it was incredibly interesting to see the card emerge in the next reading in a very special way…not just once, but several times! We are all feeling a sense of suspension - being held above it all, ready to drop when the time is right. It’s important to stay open in this moment. Do not get frustrated when your life isn’t quite ready to advance, but recognize that it’s ok - you may need more time. If you allow yourself to close up in fear of anticipation or annoyance at the situation, you will not be ready to experience the full spectrum of what the universe has to offer you when the time comes to soar. The world opens quicker for some, but your time is coming, so trust in the moment and hang on with an open heart. Think of yourself as a new day that is dawning. The sun’s rays peak through slowly, before the full light is revealed. Soon you will shine so bright, we’ll all need shades. “Life was always a matter of waiting for the right time to act.” -Paulo Coelho The World (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628280646901-UU3BAF2N1IWG8TWJO9HL/collage-167.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Pentacles… - A shiny new taste of success is popping out to say hello! What will you do with this? You can already feel it’s glittery glow all around you - lighting your face with promise. The colors of your life have increased in vibrancy, just enough to make you feel lightheaded with excitement. There’s a warm breeze that has caressed your skin with potential and filled your heart with hope. Ride the magical energy that has suddenly found you - nurture this garden inside and out, so it continues to bloom. You deserve to be uplifted in this way and continue to feel radiant - you are a rare jewel and this sudden shift in the atmosphere is just the start of something even more spectacular for you! The spell is cast and you are at the center of it. “Cast yourself. You are the spell.” - T Thorne Coyle The Ace of Pentacles from The Crystal Vision Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628210082270-4LOUFNN6NE43X20VCVP3/Screenshot+2021-08-05+at+8.32.39+PM.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords - Reversed… - I love a card of the late night. Indecision haunts. But, what if you embraced the fear of it? If you could be the ghost in the story, how would you flip the script of the entire scenario? Think of your spookiest dream - that one that recurs and you haven’t been successful in keeping it at bay…For me this dream involves being in a car that is speeding on a windy, hilly road and not being in control of the car - the car is driving me. (Silent scream). But, what if I WAS the car or the hill? In my dream life, I could be. What spooks you in a dream and how does that reflect your deepest anxieties in waking life? Tonight, see if you can shift the perspective in this way. Examine the scariest angles - write out your nightmare story and figure out how it applies to your waking life trepidations. In life you will see that you have the control to choose and the scariest part is sometimes the choosing - the unknown. But, the unknown is always comprised by your own terror - your mind tries to fill in what it thinks might occur. So, study it all, accept it. Know that no matter how dark it gets, there’s always a sliver of light showing you the way through the shadows. Now that you have conquered your fright - choose! You can handle any specter, asleep or awake. “The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision.” - Maimonides The Two of Swords (Reversed) - Artist Rendering by Anna Christenson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-three-card-message monthly 0.5 2021-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628083177073-TFWXMMMGHGGZ2MOGSKRX/collage-166.png Card Of The Day - A three card message… - While shuffling this morning, these three cards flew out of the deck for our message of the day! I love it when the jump… You have been incredibly active and have truly grown something special for yourself and others. It’s ok to want to hold on to this and protect what you have accomplished, but the time has come to move on to your next adventure! This doesn’t mean you leave all the work you have done behind - it will stay with you in spirit as inspiration as you advance. But, you also deserve a break. Allow yourself to retreat into the deeper parts of your mind. Don’t push yourself to activity - RELAX. Napping is encouraged. In the in-between time between sleep and wake, you will see a glimmer of light that will serve to motivate your next escapade or quest. Don’t rush out of this moment when you see and feel it, let it gestate and brew as you recharge. Take this time in the blue to cultivate a stronger, more balanced mind and you will know exactly what to do with your fresh new idea. “Cultivate your mind. It will blossom beyond your expectation.” - Priya Priyadarshni The 10 of Wands - The 9 of Wands (Reversed) - The 4 of Swords (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed-with-the-four-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1628014913418-RTXXF2B3LXGGQGR9Y80G/collage-165.png Card Of The Day - The Tower - Reversed with The Four of Wands - Reversed… - Confession time…Frequently, when pulling the card of the day, I shuffle and I have my BF pull it for us… He, secretly, likes to be a part of it and I figure, why not include him in the experience! However, for a while he kept pulling swords, so I gave him a little break and started pulling cards myself. Since he’s returned to pulling cards, he keeps on picking The Tower!?! This is slightly alarming to me, but today when he pulled it (reversed), I let him pull a second card to clarify (he pulled the 4 of Wands -Reversed) and I was quite struck when I noticed how similar in shape and content the two cards were side-by-side. The message suddenly became very clear to me and I am a bit transfixed by it all. What is stopping us from building the strong foundation we need and deserve in our lives? It’s time to take a closer look. We really want and need to achieve higher ground, don’t we, but something big is getting in our way. I have a feeling there is a piece of our younger-self trying to assert themself for our higher good, but we are pushing them down and hiding them away at every turn. We should honor this inner-child lash out and listen to what they have to say. Be defiant, be spontaneous, express a diversity of burgeoning beliefs and tie them all together to fortify your life and the lives of those you respect and love. We deserve golden skies, strong ties and blossoming spirits. Let’s flip the energy of these cards. Let’s work together and start climbing toward the sky. “Hold the hand of the child that lives in your soul. For this child, nothing is impossible.” -Paulo Coelho The Tower (Reversed) and The Four of Wands (Reversed) from the Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-with-the-hierophant monthly 0.5 2021-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627952338011-1V2WTVQYX6YZURDOWWEW/collage-164.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups with The Hierophant… - Looking to elevate your opportunity for love or take a love you have to higher heights? There is an ancient, wise spirit watching over you who holds the key to your mysterious quest. Tonight, see if you can figure out who this elder might be. They could be here with you and ready to dole out the advice you need or they could be in another realm, anxious to make an appearance in your dreams to impart the right guidance. You are not someone who seeks counsel because you think it might pull you down from your current peak, when in fact, it will enlighten your path in a way that lifts you into the juicier elements of the atmosphere. The love you seek is waiting to be tasted, but in order to reach it, you must allow yourself to acknowledge and understand the lessons of your ancestors. Accept this imparted intelligence and you just might pass the test which grants you the capability to fly into an emotional nirvana. Dream of this paradise tonight, figure out who your guide is and then ask for the knowledge that can make it a reality! “The youth walk faster, but the elderly know the road.” - African Proverb The Ace of Cups from the Tarot In Space - 78 Tarot Deck by Teal Newcomb and the Hierophant - Artist Rendering by Michael Rohner Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627822594521-1IB9CNANXNLHV1NE7BJE/collage-163.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles -Reversed… - Good morning, Beauties! August is upon us, so I asked for a theme - a message to clarify what we should focus on for the month ahead. We are self-reflective people by nature and have been thinking about all the ways in which we can enhance our personal growth. This month marks the start of that growth. It’s time for us to put the work of what we hope to become in motion. Start small - make a list of logical steps you can take toward personal goals. Our focus here is self-improvement, so these steps can be related to any part of your life that you wish to see sprout and flower in a new direction. You only need four action steps - one for each week. Think of each step as a seed you are planting and work each day of that week to help your seed grow. Concentrate on how you might incorporate your action steps into your daily routine throughout the month. Stay focused - let yourself get enthralled with all of the work you are putting in. Have fun with it! On the last three days of August, observe your personal magnification and honor your dedication by doing something that makes you feel spectacular. This month, you are a ravishing, thorny rose opening slowly but majestically toward the sunlight. “Blossom like a flower. Take time, but glow bright.” - Nidhi Patel The Eight of Pentacles (Reversed) from Cosmic Tarot Deck by Norbert Losche https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-chalices monthly 0.5 2021-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627779189830-TQJ3VXWXMZ7YJL9ZO1RX/collage-162.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Chalices… - I pulled this card for you under a magical night sky while asking the question, “What should we invite into our dream life tonight?” If you have been experiencing emotional drama - wring out the juiciest bits of it and drink it up just before bed. You know when there’s drama involving the heart there is usually something tantalizing about it and the desire from which it springs is overwhelmingly hard to escape. That’s the fun part - otherwise, why would you even involve yourself in something so trying?!? So, take that delightfully entrancing part, sift it out through all the other gunk and see if you can channel it on its own. Remove yourself from the conflict and just feel that desire - your heart’s deep yearning. If you could take this bit - just your hidden fancy - as a potion, what dreamy, night-time experiences would manifest while you slumber?!? Whatever the thing is you most want, allow yourself to have it fully in your dream-life. Absorb the forbidden luxury of it all and relish it in that far away land in your spirit. When you awake, whatever you remember of it - write it down. There is power to putting your hidden thoughts and feelings in writing - it’s solidifying your longings in a way that is clear to the universe. Manifest. Quench your thirst. Sweet dreams, my friends! “The forbidden love is the sea, let your thirsty eyes drink from it.” - Supriya Kuar Dhaliwal The Six of Chalices from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627647937800-7EM0O64MZ50K45TUEEOX/collage-161.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Pentacles - Reversed… - I hate to hit you with this first thing in the morning, but a financial opportunity you had popping up, might be slipping through your fingers. This possibility was incredibly promising, but it’s looking like it will totally disintegrate or wind up not being even close to everything you hoped it would be. Its thwarted growth is not a reflection on you or your actions, but you now must decide how you will react to this sudden disappointment. You can let it fall away with grace, but you might want to bolster your financial soil and perhaps plant something new in its place. You can fight to bring it back to life, but it’s important to get rid of all the dead parts, so it can have a chance to regenerate. In essence, you should trim away anything that seems rotten and hope for the best. You can take a break from it, clear out your whole financial garden, and map out a new and exciting design that incorporates the bigger picture of your life. But, you must do something! I know this is disappointing and maybe a little alarming, but taking control of the situation is your roadmap to freedom. “The only way you can ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig deep and fix the root problem.” - Sure Orman The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/what-why-how-three-cards-to-clarify monthly 0.5 2021-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627592975961-ZZ3P30PETQI9J2PXPBBJ/collage-160.png Card Of The Day - What, Why, How? - Three Cards to Clarify… - I have to admit, I’ve been a bit confused about all of these major cards popping out for us this week. This week feels for me, well, ordinary…yet the cards keep sending me messages that right now life should be experienced in a major way. So I asked for clarification - for us all! Three simple cards - What, Why, How? Let’s signify… What? Your heart and universe are calling you to explore wider horizons. If you want to blossom and truly feel the freedom of the light on your face, this may mean returning to old ideas. Something from your past may guide you to a new outlook or purpose in your future. Also, think of what you have always wanted to create and who inspired you way back when to do this. There is so much to be discovered, if you can return to a simpler moment and re-envision your ideas… Why? I love a repeat card and this was one that started our week - drive, determination, focus and movement toward dreams and goals. But, don’t you see? We need to be moving toward a wider vision with joy and innocence in our hearts. There’s a gleeful adventure waiting, if we move toward an idea from the past with gusto. Don’t question it, just go! How? How are we to do all of this? First step is to let go of the constant feeling or need of having control of what we have in our lives. In fact, a voice within is urging us to use what we have to time travel back to a simpler vision. Let go of having to be the leader or the one others look to for support and just be you. The current version of you is well regarded by others, so why don’t you listen to what your own heart and mind are saying and shed that skin. You don’t need it anymore. You need to simplify. “There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.” - Leonardo DaVinci The Three of Wands - The Chariot - The Queen of Coins (Reversed) from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627506192862-4IPWV200Z13R3MHI5030/collage-159.png Card Of The Day - The Tower… - This morning I pulled yet another major card - The Tower. I have to say I was a little disheartened because I was headed out the door on a week long excursion. One in which, I hope to relax, detach and completely unwind. Feeling resistant to this chaotic energy, I went online to try and find an image of the card that would speak to me in an exciting way. Did you know there are Disney Princess renditions of the Major Arcana? Honestly, I’m not much of a “princess person”, but when I saw my girl, Tink, as the Tower I was definitely seeing this card in a different way. What if the sudden shock of life was a change from within? In what ways recently have you been acting out? Sometimes our most destructive and mischievous behavior is a sign that an inner seismic shift is taking place. You can tell right away when a certain way of being is no longer working for you. If you aren’t being heard, taken seriously or given the attention you deserve, it might be time to rip it all apart with gleeful disobedience. You can incite the mayhem that will bring about the change you want and deserve and have a blast doing it! It will be messy and difficult at times, but you can be the lightning in this scenario. In fact, I think you will find your calamitous intentions to be incredibly rewarding when all is said and done. Go ahead - be naughty. Tear it all down. “Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.” - JM Barrie The Tower - Artist Rendition by Maria Lia Malandrino https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-3 monthly 0.5 2021-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627416636722-Q49PG6FLOZVVZU8H1NF7/collage-158.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - This is a powerful week, indeed. From the Chariot to the Strength Card - chances are you are experiencing a giant shift - inside and out. At the core of who you are is a heart that lights the world. The strong and persevering pulse through your veins is giving life to your dreams in a way that you feel with every breath. Do you want to slay dragons or tame dragons? Think about this one carefully. You have the power to take the fiery energy thrown toward you and turn it into healing luminosity that protects others. You are a warrior that fights a battle to conquer the negative forces that threaten darkness in the world…and you do it with ease and generosity. Use this superpower wisely and stay true to who you are. Inner Strength is your secret weapon on your quest to transform the landscape around you. And those Dragons - they love you…. “On the field of the self stand a knight and a dragon. You are the knight. Resistance is the dragon.” — Steven Pressfield The Strength Card from The Ostara Tarot by Eden Cooke, Krista Gibbard, Molly Applebaum and Julie Iredale https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627313590335-EHTY6IO3MYODZBK7YQ2O/collage-157.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot… - Hey Superstar, you are filled with confidence this week, so take the reins and fly out into world with fierce determination. This new journey won’t be easy - there is a battle to be won, but you know it. Arm yourself with all the knowledge you need to advance, streamline your focus on that ultimate and harness the power of your incredibly fiery spirit. Understanding the complexities of what you might face in advance and balancing your own inner life to ready yourself for any obstacles is advised. Once you have all these elements in place, it’s time to move forward - you will be unstoppable! Your motivation will provide all of the fuel needed to soar with speed toward your target. So, what are you waiting for - climb aboard - your Chariot awaits…. “Believe in your greatness. Because what you believe is what you become.” - Udai Yadla The Chariot from The Inspirational Tarot Deck by Rachel Farabaugh https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627266323488-10R08VYLIL1XUA853MBR/IMG_4882.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands… - For the week ahead, it’s time to focus on balance and building a secure foundation for your life. This is a tall feat and the thought of it is a little wide in scope, but let’s get a little more specific. If you had to chose four people in your life that lift you up when life tries to push you down, who are your “fab four”?!? These are the people in your life that help support the foundation of who you are and, likely, you do the same for them. Once you have your list, this week, you have a tarot homework assignment. Call them one at a time and show your gratitude for their undying love and support. Celebrate who they are by thanking them in a fun way. While you are on the phone with them, pull a card - this card represents the fun new element they can bring into your life this year. Share with them this message and the hope that you can continue to make magic with them in the years ahead. At the end of the week and after a few incredibly affirming phone conversations, lay these cards side by side and study the guide map of the foundation they have helped you to build. Are there any hidden messages here that you have missed? What new magic can emerge from this message of solidarity and united strength? Take a photo of your four cards - representing your four most reliable friends - and save it in your phone as a reminder of just how balanced your foundation is. Whenever you feel off-kilter, examine this photo and remember that you are lucky to have such a solid base of dedicated humanity in support of who you are. Use this love and support to make magic! “It’s the friends you can call up at 4am that matter.” - Marlene Dietrich The Four of Wands from Britt’s Third Eye Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627159075400-I18REO12CQ4JIJQGAVQS/collage-156.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups - Reversed… - An emotional opportunity has turned in a direction that threatens to dim your light. Disappointment hovers. The hard truth is just that sometimes things don’t work out the way we would like. If your hopes were high, you may be feeling especially vulnerable right now. Breathe and feel it. Don’t hide from your emotional life - it is a part of who you are. Swim through the doubt and pain with courage. Surround yourself with friends that support you and lift you up. You may feel like everything is upside down, but it is better to know the truth, so you can get to the other side. And, you will get to the other side! Breathe and hold on to that glimmer of light on the horizon of your heart. It’s hard to see it now, but this experience will help you blossom in a new way. “I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” - Hafiz The Ace of Cups (Reversed) from Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1627050183622-9OGHLQXGL5JMV9FWH3M7/collage-155.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Swords… - This has been a week FULL of Swords! Are we using our minds or what? Thoughts have taken the forefront and, at times, have overwhelmed us. But, today you are ready to charge in and use all of the energy swirling around in your mind to take action. Cut through the chaos by allowing it to feed your motivation. Be defiant, speak your mind and defend what you believe in. Carefulness is not advised in this moment - just go for it! Sounds risky? It may be. But, sometimes taking a chance and flying into the fight is the only way to achieve honesty, clarity and understanding. Your determination to get what you want is quite powerful in this moment. If you bring everything out in the open, you will clear the path for forward movement. What are you waiting for? Charge in and say all of the things that need to be expressed. It will, at least, feel really good! “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” - Maggie Kuhn The Knight of Swords from The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Alba https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626993512095-E8MD2UK20ZJANHXZBZL5/collage-154.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords… - The bulk of your day is coming to a close and from the outside, things seem smashing. But, all day you may have had the uneasy feeling that something just isn’t quite right. Dark thoughts encircling your every move and the strange notion that you have been deceived. You feel it, but you just can’t see it yet. The fear that this deception will materialize when you least expect it has become imprinted in your mind. It’s hard to shake this because you don’t even really understand where it’s coming from or what it’s all about. Not a fun headspace to negotiate, but it looks like you may have to sift through those thoughts to try to get ahead of this darkness surrounding you. Tonight, before bed, write down your five biggest anxieties regarding being misled - who or what in your life would cause you the most pain if they turned out to be not what they seemed? When you write it down, imagine those ideas being expelled from your own sword onto that paper. By releasing them to the world - they are no longer haunting your mind. Under each one, write a brief summary of what you might do or say to protect yourself should that element of your life reveal itself as a deception. Now, fold up that paper, put it someplace safe and forget it. If any of this materializes in a malicious way down the line - retrieve your paper and you will find the advice you desperately need. But, right now, you need a clear mind and focused energy - free of worry! Let it go…. “If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.” - E. Joseph Cossman The Five of Swords from The Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626877789846-UOA8KCUUCEZQFY2QT3W2/collage-153.png Card Of The Day - Page of Swords - Reversed… - Do you feel the urge to rush in with ideas today? It’s true that you have some creative and explorative visions, but it’s not advised to leap into action with them in this moment. Slow yourself, hold onto all of that inspiration and just wait. I know - this is crazy frustrating, especially because you can see solutions and improvements and you are ready to share this inspired intelligence. However, it won’t be perceived with the significance it deserves and you will wind up feeling like you are moving back a step or two. Honestly, the others in your circle aren’t ready for the fresh, uncomplicated perspective you have to bring to the table. In this case, it’s best for you to keep it to yourself, but use the knowledge you have to your own benefit. They may not recognize or appreciate what you have to offer, but it can serve you in ways you hadn’t thought of. So, keep it a secret but use what you got. They’ll all wind up wondering how you are making all that magic with so much ease! “Only your ideas can express the real you.” - Akash Sakar “Do not tell your secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.” - Queen Elizabeth I The Page of Swords (Reversed) from The Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626806356808-T05A2E87YB8U3YK5DLZ2/collage-152.png Card Of The Day - King of Swords… - Yesterday, I was on an Island in Lake Eerie and I went out on a nature trail overlooking a gorgeous quarry. At one point I heard a very loud flapping and saw the most magnificent Eagle take off from a rock it had been perched on. Wow - what a sight. This morning, I pulled the King of Swords. Swords, in some decks, are closely associated with birds because they represent the element of air. Immediately upon pulling that card, I thought about that majestic Eagle stretching its long wings and launching into the sky. This week, instead of letting life’s little dramas swirl you into a circling spiral of doubt, defeat them by rising above it all. Channel your inner King of Swords and use those thoughts to ascend to a higher realm of thinking. True strength and focus can be achieved, if you take ownership of the end game and recognize that the little hiccups are so much smaller from where you are. Soar free and harness the wind as a buffer against the insignificant obstacles that threaten to disrupt your beautiful flight. Be the king - transcend the trivialities of your day to day by recognizing that you are engineered for higher ground! “May you soar on eagle wings, high above the madness of the world.” - Jonathan Lockwood Huie The King of Swords from the Animal Totem Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Eugene Smith https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626751551917-C4YG561U7XVH5Q8OOM7P/collage-151.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands… - Whenever I pull cards in the late night, I find it’s important to examine how they reflect or impact our dreaming life. Dreams are important on many levels and the “otherworld” we go to can reveal so much magic that we cannot see or know in our waking lives. As we walk our paths, tiny ideas occur to us all day - wether we are awake or asleep. These ideas, especially when they pop up in our minds “out of the blue” may seem insignificant, but can be so vibrant. What inspiring thoughts have materialized for you through out the day? How might they appear in your dreamland when you close your eyes? What crazy and inventive musings manifest when you are dreaming? And, what do these surreal ruminations reveal about you in your waking life? Absorb every little contemplation as a new, fresh possibility and, even if you don’t have use for it now, reserve it for later. Inspiration is a funny thing - it sometimes comes from no where, but needs time to gestate. That small reflection or funny dream, could become a whole world to you! Without the little ideas, there are no big ideas.” - Twyla Tharp The Ace of Wands - don’t know this deck and too tired to search, but love the illustration - sweet dreams! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626612387853-95NBQYMT5FSKDXK90ZVN/collage-151.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups… - Overindulgence can lead to a sense of lethargy. If you are feeling despondent about a current situation you are in, you might have yourself to blame. Motivation comes from within. It’s ok if you need a little breather - a little time to detach might do you some good, but there is more waiting for you than what you are seeing. So, take your moment to zone out and then….snap out of it! The day has just started - you can choose to lie about, glomming on your phone and feeling lost and useless OR you can down that extra chance to connect to something fun and inspiring and share a moment that matters with who is there. The choice is yours…but I know what I’m going to do - drink it up! "The key is in not spending time, but in investing it." -- Stephen R. Covey The Four of Cups from The Urban Tarot by Robert Scott https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626537207344-N33XYMIBTMOIFFZ9P0RV/collage-150.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Cups… - Do you want to add a little color to your life? Look no further than your most curious friend. You know the one - that playful, dreamy friend that you have never been able to quite figure out, but love to have around. At times, they may seem strange to you - lost in their own understanding of the world and feeling their way from moment to moment. But, it seems they may have ideas that could enrich your existence. Reach out, invite them out and be curious about their personal brand of curiosity. Dive in to their weird way of interacting with life and be open to their crazy and explorative schemes! There’s a message there for you just waiting to pop up and color your life in a new way. If nothing else, you will have spent the day with their magical spirit, which will inevitably change your own perspective. This will either be a strange, delightful adventure of a day, or a life changing connection. It may be both, so go ahead and splash around in their essence! “As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” - Winnie the Pooh The Page of Cups - Artist’s Rendering from the blog, Trans-cendental Musings online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626489011823-DURD7NOD6CSNVEGDEA6U/collage-149.png Card Of The Day - The Fool - Reversed… - Life is a dizzying whirlwind of fun and frolic! I feel it, too. This playful, fun re-emergence energy is enticing us all to throw caution to the wind and indulge in our every whim without fear for the repercussions. But, there are repercussions. If you choose to turn a blind eye for the sake of the free-spirited moment…that is a choice. You can’t pretend to be so wide-eyed and unknowing in this case. In fact, unless you want to take a serious nose dive toward the ground and bring your closest confidants with you, you have to pull back on the carefree approach. It’s time to wake up from your delicious dream, see what is really in front of you and be able and willing to answer for your actions. Make a plan - know what you want - don’t just take what comes your way because it’s fun. You may feel like you are dancing, but you are actually falling from a great height - face first! It’s time to take responsibility for your actions and force yourself to make plans on how to advance in an adult manner. I know, I hate that word - adult, but you know what I mean. Slow your velocity and redirect. Spin yourself into a trajectory where you know you can land on your feet “I’ll drink your champagne. I’ll drink every drop of it. I don’t care if it kills me.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald The Fool (Reversed) Artists Rendering by Garde Art from the series, “Decadent” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626401283640-ZQ5BGL8K5V0RI94XG005/collage-148.png Card Of The Day - Six of Cups… - Take a warm, cozy moment before bed to think of a moment that happened today that you just might treasure forever. We love to be nostalgic, but treasuring the small memorable events as they happen can really fill the soul. What did you do? Who did you see? What surprised you? What made you smile? What few minutes today may have left an indelible mark on your heart? Be grateful for the little lights of joy that surround you the calming, cheerful adventures you can share with friends in the fleeting minutes allowed. Years from now, you may look back on these short spurts of mutual glee with a sense of longing…so why not treasure them now. Share in the richness of the moment. Drink it all up with poise and care. Let your heart be grateful. “Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” - Dr. Seuss The Six of Cups from the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626309988224-K01U3KHZ1C93F70FY06K/collage-147.png Card Of The Day - The Tower - Reversed… - You are a dark, rare gem that is being splintered by circumstance. What is happening to you is unavoidable, but also no reflection of who you are. Allow the electricity of the chaos to invigorate you. This moment may feel like a free-fall, but it is actually a chance to grow stronger. Since this is our card of the night think about how electricity connects and charges - instead of giving in to this surprising shock, be a conduit for the thrilling power it provides you! Those pieces of who you were might fall away, but you haven’t lost them. If you absorb the energy of this thunderbolt, how might you use this to grow bigger and stronger? Before bed, draw a fortress - your impenetrable fortress of the pieces you feel are falling away. Yes, a drawing - label each brick and rock that you use to build it in this rendering based on what you feel is being lost in the mayhem. When you are finished, fold your drawing and put it under your pillow. In your nighttime adventures, see if you can will yourself to visit this bastion. What or who resides there and how can you welcome it or them into the waking world of you? The answer to this just might electrify you… “If I accept the sunshine and warmth, then I must also accept the thunder and lightning.” - Khalil Gibran The Tower (Reversed) from The Muse Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-5 monthly 0.5 2021-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626187063040-A34244IMXFTDB16C978Y/collage-146.png Card Of The Day - The World… - One of the things that I love most about the Tarot, is how it can serve to uplift us by making us see a larger perspective. In a world that can make us feel so very small and inconsequential, it can be quite difficult to connect with a larger picture than what is in our immediate atmosphere. Sometimes, we just don’t like what is encircling us and we lose sight of the true beauty we hold within and the possibilities yet to come. When I pulled this card this morning, I laughed outright, because it is that reminder. You may not see it, but you hold the world within your hands - within you heart. No matter what obstacles you are currently facing or how tiny you feel, it’s yours for the taking, because you carry it within. You matter to so many. You make a difference every day in every minute. It would be nice if we could all commandeer our own space ship and fly into the cosmos like Richard Branson to get that glorious view, but we don’t have to spend all that money to see the world from afar to truly know the deeper meaning of our lives. If you are feeling down, take a few minutes today to connect to the world - the world within, the world outside and the beautiful world of who you truly are. “It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn’t feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.”– Neil Armstrong (a giant, if you ask me) The World from the Dark Days Tarot by Wren McMurdo Brignac https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/magic-for-a-monday-night monthly 0.5 2021-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626141014254-J1WDXBUVP7RN67KVXZLG/Screenshot+2021-07-12+at+9.46.34+PM.png Card Of The Day - Magic for a Monday Night… - I don’t know about you, but I could use a little magic. Long day…long weekend and life suddenly feels a little muddy. Time to invite the light! Pull out your deck - your favorite deck (if you don’t have a deck, feel free to use this image). We are calling on the Sun and the Moon and the Stars to cleanse our spirits, reveal the truth, heighten our intuition and inspire us. They harken the moment of the Major Arcana which we enter the ethereal - we connect with the understanding that the universe is much more vast than we can ever know. But, it’s still the light from the heavens that shines down upon us, guiding and illuminating every minute of our existence. Line up your cards (or study this image), perhaps near a window sill. As you gaze at them, express your gratitude for their constant rays and ask them individually for what you need to fill your own heart with light. Now, turn out all the artificial lights in your room and see your surroundings in the fresh, natural light that is available to you. Tonight, when you put your tired body to bed, leave the shades open. Allow that natural light of the universe to revitalize your essence. When you wake up, spend a moment to feel your own light emanating - you can’t be dimmed - you now carry the light of the universe within. But, you always did - didn’t you? “Everyday you play with the light of the universe.” - Pablo Neruda The Star, The Sun, The Moon from the Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1626052185171-9T88HPSVEY49FHHN836H/collage-145.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands - Reversed… - Sometimes opportunity shifts and morphs or simply evaporates. This isn’t failure. It might be that this chance, this particular moment, was not what it seemed or that the timing was way off. It could also be that your passion was initially misdirected. This week, you may find yourself growing in the opposite direction of what you had been aiming for and that’s ok. If your past dreams and wishes blow away with a warm, easy wind it’s ok to watch them go. Don’t cling to something that isn’t taking root like you thought it would. It’s not a reflection of you - it just wasn’t meant to be. Instead, be kind to yourself by allowing for self reflection, self love and self care. There are so many other opportunities waiting for you - you will find inspiration when you are ready to welcome it and you’ll be ready to welcome it when you let go of this small loss and focus on caring for yourself. “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down.” - Mary Pickford The Ace of Wands (Reversed) from the Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625925255316-X4F7VA6OZW3R6YIX53OL/collage-144.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles - Reversed… - Sometimes reversals pop up to remind us to honor who we are. We spend so much time running from obligation to obligation, working relentlessly for the benefit of others and climbing stairs in the hopes that we can make it to “the next level”. But, what if we stop for a moment and luxuriate in the wonder of who we are and what we have accomplished. If you don’t believe you are being rewarded in a way that is corresponding with the effort you are putting in - reward yourself. This weekend, take a moment to remind yourself of all of the triumphs and strides you have made in your life over the last year or so. Dole out your own reward. Shower yourself with gifts - pamper yourself - relish the idea that you can have the juicy life you deserve. The act of honoring your own worth may make it easier to insist that others in your life do the same. Knowing you deserve all the finer things you crave - how will you ask for what you need and want going forward? “Do not be afraid to give yourself everything you’ve ever wanted in life.” - Frank Lloyd Wright The Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Tarot of the Mystical Spiral by Giovanni Pelosini and Giuseppe Palumbo - Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-4 monthly 0.5 2021-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625847118504-XP63AGHTXRBD8JJA4FTT/collage-143.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - Do you feel like the entire world has resumed activity, but you are still in a holding pattern? Perhaps, you are suddenly paralyzed at the thought of reemerging into the fast and furious pace of a re-opened environment? Maybe, you started to arise amidst the excitement and chaos of a reopening culture, but the universe has brought you to a screeching halt in some way? It might be frustrating, but there is something you need to be fully available to that is coming your way - you just don’t see it yet. You are being christened by the light of the moon in preparation for something magical. Resolve yourself to this slower pace and remove distractions that try to sneak in, so you will know it when it appears. Don’t covet the business and opportunities of those down below in the rat race - you have a greater purpose ready to emerge. Relax here and enjoy the view. “Join all the dots and believe in Serendipity. The Universe is telling you something - just listen.” - Anonymous The Hanged Man from the Bohemian Gothic Tarot by Alex Ukolov and Karen Mahony https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625773733307-EI2LHEU98H45GL3R5CUE/collage-142.png Card Of The Day - Five of Cups - Reversed… - That private pain you have been holding on to so tightly is bleeding you lifeless. We all have past regrets - situations we wished we had handled differently, failures both personal and professional, people that we loved deeply but let down…the list goes on and on. But, when we embrace these experiences and continue to feel the hurt and shame as the years go on, we allow them to suck our spirit away. Mistakes can inform who we become, but they do not define who we are. It’s true, the other party involved may never be able to forgive you, but the time has come to forgive yourself. Acknowledge the horribleness of what you did or did not do, then recognize that you learned a big lesson from this. Let go of the shadow shame that you allow to follow you and put a stop to the hemorrhaging of your essence. Apply pressure to yourself only for change and growth and hop into your next adventure burden free. It’s time, little bunny - you are free! “You did then what you knew how to do. And when you knew better, you did better.” - Maya Angelou The Five of Cups (Reversed) from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625664855012-SJMHC2UGEUHFS9PZRNL7/Screenshot+2021-07-07+at+9.29.28+AM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Cups… - Our charming lothario is making another appearance today. Why? Love is in the air. In fact, the opportunity for love is all around you. Can you feel it, splashing wildly against your skin, urging you to make a move? How will you charge in to claim your prize? You have a few tricks up your sleeve that you haven’t yet employed. Prepare to dazzle. Think about how you might like to be seduced and tap into your natural magnetism and use it to your advantage. Creativity and compassion are key to your pursuit. Don’t stop to decipher why you are doing what you are doing - just go for your treat with wild abandon. The more thrilling you make your quest, the greater the reward for all involved. You know you deserve it - Charm, dazzle, seduce, bewitch, beguile, conquer in the name of love. “On a quest for love, the stars shone your way to me.” -Ramnaresh The Knight of Cups from the Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625584944545-87FOFZ7K9BW1DBFEKJ2H/collage-141.png Card Of The Day - The Sun - Reversed… - It’s funny how a day can start and then you pull a card and the theme is clear - the card just highlights the lesson of your morning! This is what happened when I pulled today and I hope it resonates with you just as strongly. We all want to bask in the sun - absorbing the warmth of it’s rays and feeling at ease in each beautiful moment. If life felt this way every day, think of how trouble free it would be for us all. But, don’t forget, you ARE the sky and you have a light inside of you - a brilliance that is longing to be shared. You can project your own warm rays out for the benefit of all the wandering souls in your own personal orbit. What glow can you shine upon them? How might you use your light to express the joy and beauty in their day? What comforts can you illuminate with each word you speak? Allow your smile to radiate the calming and healing energy you crave. Shine your light and you will see that energy reflected back in ways you never expected. Gleam, glow, glisten and do it all with an open heart and naked spirit. Shine on, friend. Shine on. “The real you is loving, joyful and free. The real you is just like a flower, just like the wind, just like the ocean, just like the sun.” - Don Miguel Ruiz The Sun Card (Reversed) from The Fey Tarot by Riccardo Minetti and Mara Aghem https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625491835638-N5IYM5JOKLLEHV4BUVA4/collage-140.png Card Of The Day - The Moon… - I wanted to mix it up a little, so this morning I asked my cards what we should be grateful for today and The Moon Card was my deck’s response. Since we pulled the Moon (Reversed) a few days ago, it definitely feels like we need to dive deep this week. Let’s be grateful for all of the rich, hidden complexities of our lives. It’s the undercurrent of who we are that we can use to make the most powerful of magic. Be grateful for all those parts of you that are murky and dark - the feelings and impressions that feel imperfect but unrelenting. You may believe that you aren’t forthrightly sharing this energy with others, but there is an undeniable trickle down effect of this potent energy that finds it’s way into everything you do. Your personal understanding of life and your unseen knowing are integral to the manner in which you move through your life and the smallest of actions you take have an effect on the entire universe. Your perceived imperfections are a rare gift you can give to others. Be grateful for your darkness, it is an incredible provider of light for all those around you. “I know I stand visibly onstage, but my function is still unseen, because I rarely see the results of what I’m saying or doing or writing.” - Larry Norman The Moon Card - digital artists rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-glance-at-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2021-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625410712575-SLLF6AGPPC36WP9WYW3X/collage-139.png Card Of The Day - A Glance at The Week Ahead… - There are two versions of you emerging this week and a clear decision that needs to be made. The passionate and driven side of you is looking into the past and dreaming of those “better days”. It’s true, you felt stronger, more grounded and structured in that other life, but you were at a standstill in some ways. Emotionally, there is an energy hanging over you that longs for you to recognize what is good about moving forward. The unknown can be intimidating, but you won’t be able to shake the feeling that you must move in a new direction to reclaim your emotional wellness. This means being aware of what you have that benefits you, but also being willing to leave some of it behind for the promise of change. This is a tough decision. You can stay with the powerful assurance of stability, or move forward in hope of emboldening your spiritual wellness, but with no real guarantee of what is to come. You’ve been dreaming of making a bold and risky life change for sometime, so maybe now is the time…Can’t wait to hear about what you decide! Also, a very appropriate position to be in for Independence Day… Happy 4th! “Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” - Kerri Russell The Emperor -The 2 of Wands - The 8 of Cups with the 5 of Cups hovering above from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625326688229-6MUIGU7GA3W2DAI7FSOY/collage-138.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed… - Do you hear that tiny voice from the heavens? It’s trying to send you a message. I know you feel it - you sense it in the vividness of your dreams. Or, maybe you feel different when you awake to start the day? Perhaps it’s that feeling like someone is there with you as you walk down the street? It’s thrilling, unsettling and hard to decipher - a kind of knowing of the unknown. What does it all mean? You don’t need to concern yourself with that right now. Dive in to that hazy, beautiful vibration and listen to the whispering like it’s a beautiful song. Welcome this strange new energy any way you can. Explore the feeling of it with abandon - write about it, express it in an artistic way, tell your most mysterious friend all about it…pull some cards , meditate on it. The true message will be revealed to you if you keep this otherworldly energy alive - dance to the music it’s playing just for you. “The universe is always speaking to us. Sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more.” -Nancy Thayer The Moon (Reversed) from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625238595541-7QIHEZ2GUF2SCZOFURQF/collage-137.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles - Reversed… - Do you long for increased abundance? Are you waiting for life to gift you with more luck? Is money what you seek more of? You must re-think the ways in which you interact with others! People look up to you, but they see you as someone who is not forthcoming - someone who is hiding and hoarding things from them. Self protection is sometimes necessary, but not ALL the time. You have riches within that should be shared freely and openly. You have to stop thinking that you have something to lose by giving of yourself. If you want to multiply your chance for good fortune, you must be willing to share your blessings without malice or regret. Trust that the universe is ready to repay your generosity and stay focused on the rewards that are much greater than your little pot of gold. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill The King of Pentacles (Reversed) - Artists Rendering for the Daily Draw Tarot Journal https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625173812220-DAC1LA4CPADJGF2EDNSD/collage-136.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Cups… - This week is all about our emotional life - isn’t it?!? So many cups - so little time! A new dashing energy has pranced into your life and everything suddenly feels delicious! This comes to you in the form of a highly engaging human - someone that is charming your pants off (quite possibly literally). You are opening up to them like a flower opens and reaches for the sun. BUT take a closer look. They may not be exactly how they present to you. Something is a little unusual here. I don’t mean to burst your beautiful bubble, but take a step back, outside of this situation and study it from all angles. They are dazzling, yes, but are they using you to hide from something they have left behind? What wild remnants of thought do they reveal to you in small, cloudy ways? Do they truly look into your eyes when they are connecting with you - or are they distracted by bigger things? And, is this excitement you are feeling true joy or a thrilling response to the tempest they are using to overtake you? Danger is fun until it isn’t. Try to see the whole picture here - they may not be what you think they are. Protect yourself. “Be careful. Not all are what they seem. Some people pretend to the be beach, but actually they are quicksand.” - Steve Maraboli The Knight of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1625097849378-H8WQXONIVTUIP90JFUCM/collage-135.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - Mastery of your emotional life is not impossible, but does require work. Instead of stifling your passions, let yourself splash around in them. If you are willing to truly immerse yourself in your feelings to understand why they come to you when they do, you can learn to use them for the betterment of all. When we are children we haven’t yet learned censor our emotional responses and our spirits swim free. Tonight before you drift off to sleep, imagine your bed is a small boat, drifting gently on the sea. It is not you that is the captain of this vessel, but your younger self. How would your inner child take command of the situation - how would they brave the currents? Would they doubt or restrict their natural emotional instincts or would they allow themselves to feel the full content of their experience and use this magic to befriend and beguile the sea? Drift around in the deep water, see what swims up to the surface and feel the complete power of your own emotional expression. When you awake, see if you can carry the ocean of who you are into the new day with authority “Sometimes I think I need a spare heart to feel all the things I feel.” - Sanober Khan, A Thousand Flamingos The King of Cups (Father Of Water) from Today’s Journey Tarot by Expanding Dimensions - Christopher G. Wilkey https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624979305095-FFVCD5JMB7SQ072TFZ1N/collage-134.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Life is constantly presenting you with options - so, what’s your poison? Funny, that phrase…the allure of excitement and thrill can be toxic, so be careful when making important decisions. BUT, it’s ok to try it all out, within reason. Otherwise, how will you even know what is right for you and what isn’t? If you are feeling overwhelmed by what you suddenly have in front of you, take a sip and see how it tastes and feels. If an unsettling dizziness hits you - it might not be your path. If it’s too bitter or too sweet, you’ll know right away. If it fills you with confidence and joy - keep drinking. Trust your instincts, but don’t wait too long to find out. Life can be a party after all, but how you feel the morning after is in your hands. You have to be willing to drink it all in to find out and keep in mind that a party doesn’t last forever. “But life is just a party and parties weren’t meant to last.” - Prince The Seven of Cups from the Urban Tarot by Robin Scott https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624899240064-D2S68U7GVYQSQE6H5BAV/collage-133.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups… - Often, we wait for opportunity to appear - hoping for that next big chance to be handed to us from the universe - a chance that will change our lives. But, don’t lose sight of what you may already have. In the deep waters of your spirit, there is a rich sunken treasure of dreams longing to bubble up to the surface. What exists in that cup that you hold so close to your heart? Sift through the jewels that you store there and you may find that precious essence or idea that could shift your path in an adventurous direction. Dive in, grab that gemstone and swim to the surface with it. Don’t hide the most sacred parts of who you are from the world - use them to illuminate your own destiny. Your existence presents you with opportunity every single day, because possibility dwells within. “I happen to believe we are all walking repositories of buried treasure.” - Elizabeth Gilbert The Ace of Cups from The Dream Walker Tarot by Cecilie Noctique https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624812084676-IYC5LXKRKEGWS4YD4O6X/collage-132.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords - Reversed… - Theme of the week - let go of old wounds. You have mastered the art of forgive and never forget. But, what do you stand to gain by holding onto a conflict that no longer exists? We all feel the pain when things do not go our way or someone we love and respect makes a choice that lets us down. Life isn’t always fair and people can be deceiving and self-serving. But, an old wound that doesn’t heal can become a target - a soft spot, so to speak. When you are triggered in this way, your recall of that trauma will only allow others to take further advantage of you. I know it’s hard, but it’s time to examine all the pain you’ve been holding onto and let some of it go - that’s right, forget it! Easier said than done, so figure it out this week - how can you release a few past scars? I’m going to whisper mine to the wind at dusk and let the universe take them into the heavens… “If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences of what they did to your heart, then you’re allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.” - Shannon L Adler The Five of Swords (Reversed) from the Aquarian Tarot by David Palladini https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2021-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624746285236-2FTQD73OH87UNCFV4JTI/collage-131.png Card Of The Day - The Six Of Cups… - To truly experience all of the colors that love has to offer you, you must be open to them without judgement or fear. Passion is embedded in the word compassion and I believe this suggests the more you show understanding and empathy others, the more deeply you will be able to feel and express the full spectrum of that stunning rainbow. As you meet new people this weekend, leave your own preconceived notions behind. Embrace them with a free spirited love and offer them the chance to blossom alongside you. Practice openness through curiosity and see how genuinely this enriches your interactions and allows for you to be even more authentic. Love is everywhere and comes to you in so many forms and you have to be unencumbered by your own biases to share in the thrilling adventure of it. Fly out of the dark and into that glorious rainbow! “Spread love everywhere you go. Let know one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa The Six of Cups from the Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624622256796-FMU87431Q1UY97PBGYLV/collage-130.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords - Reversed… - This weekend it’s best to let go of those dark thoughts that have been haunting you. You have let your worries overtake you by developing a fixation with the negative. It’s seeped into all areas of your life and is even keeping you up at night. Release yourself from this torture. Worries aren’t tangible. The Story you weave in your head is just a story. If you can do something about the situation to ease the headache of it, do it! If you cannot, accept it for what it is and move on. Imagine that you are on a raft in the middle of a beautiful infinity pool, just relaxing on the perfect summer day. Allow those thoughts to float away from you and drift over the edge into nothingness. Smile and wave as they go. Then, this weekend, live on your raft in peace, knowing that anything that floats toward you can and will be sucked away if you like… You deserve freedom from the prison of your mind. You deserve sunshine and relaxation! “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it never takes you anywhere.” - Erma Bombeck 9 of Swords (Reversed) from the 78 Elemental Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/chariot monthly 0.5 2021-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624537096616-9TV4AJIUMP3BJLE3QPBN/collage-129.png Card Of The Day - Chariot… - You are ready to launch. You can feel it, right? Things are moving quickly, you have been picking up speed and harnessing your strength and determination. It may feel fast and frantic, but the balance and grounding you have acquired to this point is going to help as you are propelled with fire and confidence. Embrace the forward motion that is pulling you toward your destiny. Trust your instincts and lead with your gut. You are leading this charge. Let those wild horses run free and feel the power of the universe fueling your path. “Wild Horses run unbridled or the spirit dies.” -Unknown The Chariot from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624481004527-VJGA39H781ZSW5725EEF/Screenshot+2021-06-23+at+4.40.52+PM.png Card Of The Day - Eight Of Cups - Reversed… - Caught in the idea that there are greener pastures, but you aren’t sure if you should try to find them? Are you hovering above it all, slightly detached, feeling content, but not fulfilled? It’s easy to give in to complacency and just float through life autonomously neutral, being touched by the light of the sun and the moon and never experiencing the burn. But, is this what you truly want? What if you went out on a limb and let all of your emotional resistance rain down, releasing you from this hold? What is the worst that could happen? What is the BEST that could happen? What have you got to lose? Imagine yourself floating down from that safe, easiness into the vibrant blanket of that green, green grass. It may jar you for a moment when you hit the ground, but then there is so much color and texture to be explored! Trust your instincts, release your emotions and take a chance on yourself and the world. “If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” - Thomas Jefferson The Eight of Cups (Reversed) - Artist’s rendering by Noa Ikeda https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624395373089-TGOLO6XTNDHX1WDFHWCQ/collage-126.png Card Of The Day - Page of Swords - Reversed… - You have been dreaming, exploring, growing and expanding in your own ideas of what you want and who you would like to be. You have even been openly sharing with others some of the changes you intend to make. This has all been quite a thoughtful exploration and you now have some really intriguing schemes for your future. But, what are you waiting for?!? It’s time to make all of this your reality. Do you want to be known as the person that thought they could or the person that DID? Tonight - chart out your plan of attack. Take at least an hour away from all distractions with pen and paper and map out your battle plan to move forward with all of these objectives you envision step by step. As you are writing, imagine that your pen is a sword and that what you etch onto the page is absolutely non-negotiable. Put that list under your pillow and dream that you are a warrior, wild and unafraid. When you wake up in the morning, examine your list again to look for obstacles. Write down all of the obstacles that might arise in bubbles all around your list and with your mighty pen/sword put a big X through each one. Now that you are clear in what you are fighting for and how to get it, defend what you want by DOING that very first step on your list with fierce abandon and don’t stop DOING until you’ve realized your goals. “Well done is better than well said.” - Benjamin Franklin The Page of Swords (Reversed) Digital Art by Anabelle Parent https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624299894838-0Z16YDBLC9IKX2OLIJTV/collage-125.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords… - Starting the week feeling like you are at the end of something? There’s a kind of heaviness and exhaustion settling in and a disappointment which you cannot put into words. Sometimes these feelings appear uninvited and without any warning. Sometimes it’s impossible to even put a name to the haunting knowledge that the end of something is near. Grief should be expressed, even if you can’t quite tell yet what you are grieving. Give your spirit a chance to mourn, but recognize that this sense of hopelessness can signal the advent of a new era of who you will become. This strange surrender is just a shedding of the pieces of you that are no longer necessary. If you allow them to peel away, tomorrow you will feel the light of the universe more fervently than ever before. Let go, lament (if you need to) and be ready to welcome the dawning of new day. “There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all of the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, the joy would be gone as well.” - Nicholas Sparks The Ten of Swords from the Star Child Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-fathers-day-message monthly 0.5 2021-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624192466716-8ZFF993ENFIDG4USF3TE/collage-124.png Card Of The Day - A Father’s Day Message… - Whether you have an awesome Dad, Uncle, Brother, Grandfather, Dad-like-Person or Dad-like-Mentor in your life, today is a day to celebrate them! When we are younger, we often look up to these role models and see them as larger-than-life giants - all seeing and all knowing protectors and big decision makers. Sometimes we are intimidated by this idea of who they are and wonder if we will ever live up to their expectations. But, the truth is that they work incredibly hard to provide us with the opportunity for growth, balance and emotional support and can be intimidated by the huge responsibility they face in doing so. Today, shower your own Dad or Dad Person with love and make sure they know just how much you have learned from their guidance and support. Show gratitude for the many sacrifices they have made on your behalf. Recognize and remind them that their energy and guidance has become a part of who you are! “Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of song.” - Pam Brown Temperance - Ace of Swords - Queen of Cups from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-4 monthly 0.5 2021-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624129501922-ZRO5P2QDZKQCE7QKJL21/collage-123.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - Feeling exhausted? Welp, you are almost there….just a few more steps to navigate to get to your goal. Take a breather here - you have been through a lot. But your weathered disposition is primed to ascend the last leg of this treacherous climb. It’s not going to be easy - those final strides are thorny and wild, but so is your spirit. And, just look at what is waiting up there for your ferocious heart - the moon. The moon is waning here, so by the time you reach it - a new moon will be ready to break through - glimmering magical hidden light all around your warrior disposition and filling your path with possibilities. If you have come this far, why turn back now? Use the toughness you’ve acquired to propel you forward. If anyone or thing tries to follow you to tear you down - give them a shove (if they even make it past the first stair. You are so close - don’t let anyone or anything get in your way. Go to your destiny - climb into the celestial promise of a fresh start. “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” - Andy Rooney The 9 of Wands from the Wild Unknown Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1624046469693-C0W8TRVYSBYZZEHE5BF2/collage-122+2.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords… - I feel like this card is stalking us. It just keeps repeating and I always stress the importance of repeat cards, so we must examine it closer. Last time this card wanted us to connect with our personal power. Have you done this? I will say, it feels like I try, but with all the sudden movement in life, it’s difficult to stay grounded. If you are suddenly trapped by thoughts - your own and the thoughts of others - how might you find your way out? This is the big question, I suppose. Reimagine yourself as a great Escape Artist - let your senses heighten, intensify your focus, slow your breath and concentrate. There is a way to slip away from this cage of expectations. You have the answer - you just need to connect with it. Are you actually trapped or do you have something bigger up your sleeve? Surprise yourself - surprise everyone. “The mystery of showmanship consists not of what you really do, but what the mystery-loving public thinks you do.” - Harry Houdini The Eight of Swords from the Robin Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623971154856-4HLLK824B2CUSN446Y60/collage-121.png Card Of The Day - The Devil - Reversed… - We are frequently nervous when the Devil appears in a reading, but sometimes it’s just a simple message to remind us not to give in to temptation. There are so many things that can tempt us away from being true to who we are - people, food, alcohol, drugs, netflix binge watching, social media, dark thoughts, self sabotage…the list can go on and on! Tonight take a minute before bed to recognize your most toxic everyday behavior. What are the things you do that suck away your time or cause you to lose sight of your goals? What are those little activities or people that you can’t shake that the experience in the moment feels so fun and good, but later you feel haunted by regret? It’s important to have awareness of these foils, because then if you choose to continue your indulgence - it is a choice. But, see if you can pin point the ones that you really want to get a handle on and then set yourself up with a game plan on how you might defeat them. Don’t give in - RESIST! You got this… (BTW, Pizza and Ice Cream are big ones for me…) “About the only time losing is more fun than winning is when you’re fighting temptation.” - Tom Wilson The Devil (Reversed) from the Housewive’s Tarot & and Art Print from Black Iron Art. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623867722209-BI7H4L26SGEM6CJFEF68/collage-123.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords - Reversed… - If you feel like you aren’t traveling in the right direction, it’s because you are not clearly communicating your expectations. You have a lot of power and a very ambitious vision, but if you don’t take the time to really think and plan your actions, you will drift in the wrong direction. You know what you want, so examine every angle of your desired outcome and be incredibly concise with anyone involved in steering you in the direction for success. Also, what obstacles might appear on your path? Figure them out in advance, because once you are moving forward there will be obstacles, but you can ready yourself for them. If you continue to force your power in this endeavor, you will only wind up further off-course. Instead, use your keen intellect and the undeniable strength of clear communication to redirect your goal. You are in charge, so set yourself straight! “The effectiveness of communication is not defined by the communication, but by the response.” - Milton Erickson The Queen of Swords (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623770908775-I1P8HSEXWBF6BCO2CNR1/Screen+Shot+2021-06-15+at+11.28.18+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands… - I asked my cards how we can make our day magical and drew the 8 of Wands! It’s true, things are moving fast, but don’t sail through without absorbing the colors and dynamics of your day! When we are busy, it can be hard to stop and appreciate all that is happening moment by moment, but what bright and illuminating things pop out at you as you breeze through your agenda? These flavors that you taste, these glimmers of light, these glorious hues are where you can find that magic! Be grateful for the full spectrum of radiance that you experience, even as you glide through. Wonder in the shifting delight of every second, because each second is an experience! How are you reflected in all that is happening around you? Bring your own colors to all you do. You are the rainbow. “Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.” - Anonymous The 8 of Wands from the Frideborg Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-wands-reversed-justice-reversed-deathrebirth monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623671477897-967I7X8DG5EGMFETTP6C/collage-121.png Card Of The Day - Four of Wands (Reversed) - Justice (Reversed) - Death/Rebirth… - I pulled three cards for a message about our week ahead from my Light Seer’s Deck and it’s a big week! It seems that a relationship that has helped us find joy, balance and stability is beginning to fade from our lives. It’s ok to let go of this - it just doesn’t hold the same importance it once did and our priorities are shifting. This becomes even clearer to us as we examine the heavy questions in our minds about what we truly value in this ever changing world. An element of who you want to be is not fitting within those past circumstances, as fun and rewarding as they were. They no longer serve you on your quest for newness and clarity. The truth is, you’ve been transforming for some time and the light of your renewed spirit is starting to peek out. Once revealed, there is no turning back. You will shed your old skin and anything unnecessary will fall away. As you shed, you will reveal a truer self to the world in surprising ways and this will enhance your life in a powerful manner! “Shedding off one more layer of skin, keeping one step ahead of the persecutor within.” - Bob Dylan The Four of Wands (Reversed) - Justice (Reversed) - Death/Rebirth from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623590879657-OMGWD13XU6EKSC2GFXYJ/collage-120.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords - Reversed… - The landscape of your life wants to be rich and lush and you have already started to move in this direction! Things are changing fast and the swift sailing of it can be intimidating, but there is a more beautiful existence on the horizon. So, why are you hesitating? It may feel like you are just at the start of this journey, but you are already in motion and this is what the universe wants for you. You are being guided by an unseen force which is also protecting you on this adventure. Also, you have everything you need for a safe and confident journey to this new destination of you, so embrace the unknown. Trust that this transition is necessary and will be rewarding and awe-inspiring. What awaits you is breathtaking experience and surprising self discoveries. Your whole perspective on life is realigning - get MOVING! “Try not to resist the changes that come your way. Instead let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” - Rumi The Six of Swords (Reversed) - Artist’s rendition by GentrySmithTarot which can be found for purchase on Etsy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623526021261-8UGQZQGF757TRNU9Z3HQ/collage-119.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups… - A weekend challenge for you - think of three recent accomplishments you would like to celebrate, then gather your closest two friends to raise a glass with you! In fact, ask them what three achievements they might bring to the table to toast. Minor successes count (yes even ones like “I got out of bed early to get to the gym” or “I made it through that very long day”.) Sometimes we lose sight of our everyday triumphs. Recognizing all of the good you have done or brought to the world and honoring it can be a magical experience - especially with the help of friends. So, make that list, call on your pals, get gussied up and treat yourselves like the kings and queens you are. The power of three joining forces with the power of your own self celebration will definitely be a me-party to remember. If you do it and love it this time, set a date to revisit this every three weeks. Cheers! “When you celebrate yourself, everyday is a festival.” -Dusk Verses The Three of Cups from the Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2021-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623415367651-CV66I1RM0ASH5S2F5PWN/IMG_4505.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - It’s time for you to double down on your personal power. Frustration and fear seems the natural response when outside forces try to restrict your spirit, but this is actually a moment that the universe is gifting you to grow stronger. Instead of fighting and allowing your mind to be clouded with furious feelings, go inward and connect with all of the core elements that define who you are. These are the real reasons any person or thing might try to hold you back - they are intimidated by your strength and power and they will do anything to diminish it. This is your moment to fortify who you are, what you stand for and harness your own mental clarity in order to advance. It’s hard, uninvited work, but you will be transformed. The power of 8 is potent and you will not only weather this storm - you will master it. “It is essential that you create a fiery will from within - harness that power of decisiveness and choose to be your strongest self.” - Karen Salmansohn The Eight of Swords - Artist’s Rendering on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623328983819-J75OVXA0BKZSEINWEFE5/collage-118.png Card Of The Day - Page of Pentacles… - Buy yourself something today - you deserve something shiny and new! But, buy something that inspires you in some way. Perhaps a book you can read on a topic you are dying to learn about? Or some tools you can use to craft something you need? Maybe a new class you can take? If you are a sporty soul, what equipment can you acquire to launch a new adventure? Find something that delights you on a path of expansion! Even something as simple and childlike as a coloring book and crayons might incite your creative spirit! You deserve a treat that will stir your explorative nature. “What keeps life fascinating is the constant creativity of the soul” - Deepak Chopra The Page of Pentacles from the Robin Wood Tarot by Robin Wood https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623256015544-QW3K134CVW26TSUM22JE/collage-117.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords - Reversed… - An intriguing idea is materializing for you, but you are keeping this one very close to the chest. And you should. This one has real dark magic potential for your personal advancement. Take the time to let it macerate internally until the potency of it boils to the surface. Examine this from all angles, so you are certain when you release it, you will be able to protect it from all those negative outside forces that threaten to intercede. If you truly dedicate your energy to whipping up this magical brew, when the moment comes to liberate it, you will thrive under its power. Ooooh! I’m excited…how will you use this secret to manifest thrilling change for yourself? I can’t wait to see how this manifests for you…. “You can’t tame the spirit of someone who has magic in their veins.” - Sage Goddess The Ace of Swords (Reversed) from the Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623156598922-Z3TQ6G5GOLD37CM1Y3BY/collage-116.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups - Reversed… - It seems like you have found yourself in a position where you feel like you are sinking into the murky waters of someone else’s agenda. Emotional manipulation, especially coming from someone with authority in your life, can envelop you in hopelessness and despair. BUT, you have some choices that you aren’t seeing clearly through all of that fog and confusion that they have whipped up for you. You can swim the hell outta there, leaving it all behind and rising above to the surface so you can feel that glorious sun. This does seem logical, but you know it comes with a great price…so you are still hesitating here. What if you recognize their deceptive, controlling choices in this situation and conjure your magic to counteract all of the negativity being thrust upon you? If they are not being honest with you, how might you use this to your own benefit? Clarity can be a weapon sometimes. “If you feel confused because someone tells you that they love you but they don't act like they do, judge them by their actions alone. You will have your answer.” - Adelyn Birch The King of Cups (Reversed) from the Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623107383857-EAXYHHCOMRKAZPESCNRG/IMG_4475.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles - Reversed… - It’s not even close to fall yet, but there are some things in your life that are ready to fall away. In fact, tonight, examine the securities you are clinging to, as they may not be as secure as you had once thought. Why stay rooted in a place where you are growing backwards and upside down? Yes, you have acquired a great deal in your position, but how much of that is feeding your core? Tonight, before you drift off to sleep, imagine your branches are reaching up and out and extending into the heavens. What more can be explored here once you let the dead stuff fall away and expand in a new direction? Ask your dreams for a message about the shining possibilities that will appear, if you cut away the rotten parts in order to regenerate? The seed of revivification may whisper an answer to you in your slumber that makes the light in your spirit float. “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” - John Maxwell The 10 of Pentacles (Reversed) from the Lubanko Tarot by Emily Lubanko https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-look-at-the-week-ahead-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1623009152376-UAAXQO2574ANU7PQS64F/collage-115.png Card Of The Day - A look at the week ahead… - To the outside world, everything about you appears sunny, but this week will present you with a choice that provokes your internal core integrity. It might not even be your choice to make…which is even more difficult for you to digest. You are feeling stifled and the things that you are most passionate about are being turned upside down. Your loyal, hardworking nature has been tested and you feel forced into a decision that counters your spirit and challenges your heart. You want to fight to defend the path you have already carved out, but fighting also feels futile. It is hard to understand why another would want to make you feel this way - why they cannot see the magic of what they have. You may not have ultimate control over their part in this situation, but you do have authority in how you respond and how you choose to protect your own heart. Your heart, after all, is the most important piece of this puzzle. It will be an integral part of regenerating your fiery, passionate zest and feeding your unbreakable spirit. “If they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.” - Gabourey Sidibe The Page of Wands (Reversed), the Seven of Wands (Reversed) sitting below The Lovers from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622902637147-4I4OT048DW56PQ0T19BK/collage-114.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands… - Hey Gods, Goddesses and other magical creatures - you have been feeling the flame of wanderlust simmering up to the surface. Now that our world is opening up a bit more, it’s time to really start entertaining those dreams you had put on hold. The pounding of your heart is a like a deep drum beat, calling you to a new and exciting destination. The warm breeze is inviting you to dance in the sun. But, pause here for a moment to really solidify your plan. If you are steady in what you need and want, you can manifest it all. Your dreams are rich and fragrant with a full spectrum of colors and sensations. Harness your magic now, so that you may fully experience the reward of what is waiting for you. “Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” - Khalil Gibran The Two of Wands by Deja Drew from the 78 Mythical Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-into-the-sun monthly 0.5 2021-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622841318988-Y9834B2OWXLFVO7S7SYJ/collage-112.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles into The Sun… - Don’t rely on others to be the barometer of your own success. You work hard and your successes should be celebrated. What is the best way to celebrate what you have accomplished? Shine so bright with pride that your strength and joy in who you are lights up the world with ferocity and power. Honor yourself by being the beacon of light you were meant to be. If you glow from within with the strength of your own achievements, people will feel your sunshine radiate in a way that cannot be ignored. You deserve to emit positivity, passion and confidence with boundless freedom. Don’t let anyone dull this - you will find the more you let the spirit of your hard work shine, recognition will become undeniable. Shine on. Shine ON! “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” - Maya Angelou The Eight of Pentacles by Paulina Cassidy and The Sun by Ramona Szczerba https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-2 monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622755681139-3NC7YYVDLPJQ7XZGX5FI/collage-111.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - There is a powerful energy ready stirring within you that is ready to burst out. You’ve reached the point where you have examined how you truly feel, established your unshakable belief system and you cannot contain it any longer. Hold your ground and make sure all those around you know exactly where you stand. Your heart is calling out for the truth and your mind is clear and can cut through all of the grey, murkiness that is trying to engulf it. Let your honorable spirit shine by speaking up and taking control. Others will be so blinded by your passion and durability, that they will begin to see the veracity of the circumstances for themselves. You have the power within to shine a light on what you know is right and just. Own it and speak out. You won’t regret it. “Stand for what is right. Even if it means standing alone.” - Suzy Kassem The Justice Card from the Mystical Manga Tarot Deck by Barbara Moore https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622666909654-XFVHI9XQJG7FDFQ5PIS9/Screenshot+2021-06-02+at+4.38.22+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles… - If you are like me, you have a real sensitivity for fairness and, consequently, a very intense bullshit meter for unfairness. When you find yourself stuck in a decision regarding money or material items, having a heightened belief system involving equality and what is right can sometimes be a burden. You might have to break it down: Who are you tied to? How fair do you believe they are being with you? How fair do you feel you are being with them? What are the forces, seen and unseen, that might morph what you are sensing? Do you have all of the information? How can you know you have all of the information? If you really dive in, it’s a deep, deep pool. But, sometimes, you must examine these particulars very closely to make sure the situations at hand are in alignment with your personal value system, who you are and who you are striving to be. It’s tricky…but take the time with a very thick magnifying glass, just to be sure. If you are bound to others, don’t you want them to follow your chosen path of integrity and honor? It’s ok to demand fairness. “The way you see people is the way you treat them and the way you treat them is what they become.” - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe The Six of Pentacles - not sure what deck this is, but I drew the card and found this image on line and, man did it speak to me today…if you recognize the deck, let me know! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-2 monthly 0.5 2021-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622555897125-DLXZEL06I84BJKI2J3LM/IMG_4420.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - As you approach this week, tap into your wellspring of inner strength. Challenges will creep up, but look at them as a chance for love and delight. People may appear as foes, but see them as suitors. Project your calculated but caring persona with easy confidence and draw them in with your elegant, calming magnetism. Play to win by bewitching any resistance or threatening energy with glamour, self assurance and charm. Make them bend to your will and purr with abandon. They are actually longing to give in to your enchanting love. You are captivating and have the beguiling power to change minds, hearts and dispositions. Seduce each encounter with the wild sorcery of your inner strength. “The delight we inspire in others has this enchanting peculiarity that, far from being diminished like every other reflection, it returns to us more radiant than ever.” - Victor Hugo The Strength Card from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622479876717-YRWHAFXCMZFXIBKK8YTC/collage-110.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles… - Since Friday, we’ve been pulling Pentacles! How interesting. Perhaps, as we welcome a summer with more freedoms than we’ve had for a long time, we are to truly realize and consider all of the things we can now enjoy. However, the Ten of Pentacles would push us further than that. Abundance can and will be achieved, but what will you do with it as it manifests? What you collect and how you choose to share it can be quite revealing of who you are. What is your legacy and how can you express and expand it in the present? How has your idea of what fulfills you and what you really want to leave behind changed over the last year and half? What is wealth to you and how might you cultivate a wealthier way of living? There’s no right or wrong here, but get specific. Think about what you have and what you long to share to find the perfect flow of community. In essence, what achievements will bring you and those you love most true happiness? I like to ask all of the juicy questions… “True wealth is not measured in money, status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.” - Cesar Chavez The Ten of Pentacles from Tarot in Wonderland by Barbara Moore and Eugene Smith & Mystic Art Tarot by Mystic Games https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622419562093-A42RE87P2PMJ3AWSGPLS/collage-109.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Pentacles… - What is the core of who you are? What is that thing that inspires and drives you? What is that essence that you protect so dearly that made you grow tall and strong? Tonight, before you drift off to sleep, see if you can identify and connect with that tiny seedling within that has planted those solid roots with which you thrive. Did you know that in the summer season, after the blossoming of its leaves, it is time for the trunk of a tree to stretch toward the sky? Think about all the ways you might use your core to extend and expand yourself this summer. Dream of the beautiful lengthening of that juicy and exciting center of who you are. When you awake to the sun of the morning (and there will be sun) absorb those rays and let them propel you with joy into your true purpose. Opportunity is happening for you everyday - it lies within. “A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible.” - Welsh Proverb The Ace of Pentacles from The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622296602158-ILTTZZZIFH3OKFS6R0T6/collage-108.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles… - Pay close attention to the people in your circle this weekend. Someone you love may be feeling lost, but unable to express it. If you detect a defeated body language or a listless energy from them, make them aware that you are available to listen. Just by creating a safe space in which they can share their troubles, you will be lifting them up. Every once in a while we all need the simple reminder that we are not alone and our troubles, though overwhelming, are temporary. Sometimes, it’s enough if someone will just notice that you are feeling down. Be that person who notices. Reach out with an open hand and heart. Be the support that lift’s another’s spirit. “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” - Steve Maraboli The Five of Pentacles from the Sun and Moon Tarot by Vanessa Decort https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622208756222-HOCZXMAXVA6NSGHR3HM7/collage-107.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles… - I see you there - resting so serenely in the comfort of what you have built for yourself… You look so peaceful, so content and secure. Kudos to you for building a foundation from which you can grow. Yes, you heard me right - it’s time to grow. You cannot remain in this easy state forever and you know it. That isn’t what life is all about. And though you are content, don’t you want joy and exhilaration? Well, you gotta give a little to get a little, so make a move. If you stay here, your spirit will begin to dry up and moths will descend upon your ambitious dreams. So, let’s go…wake up and take what you have and turn it into something even more spectacular! “You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” - Paulo Coelho The Four of Pentacles from the Phantasm Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622143813739-ZKIIULYMV9RAOX37G18K/collage-106.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands - Reversed… - Opportunity strikes quickly sometimes and if you hesitate, that flame can be extinguished before you have a chance to feel the warmth of it. But, you’ve been presented with an opportunity that needs to simmer. Perhaps, you understand that you must be careful in your approach. It’s ok not to rush in this time. Absorb the opportunity, feel the potential and take some time to let the fire within you ignite in a way that ensures success. When you are ready, you can breathe life into this tiny spark, or you may find it’s ok to just let it fizzle out. If you advance too quickly, you will get burned, so pull back and ready yourself for whatever is meant to be. “Fire that is closest kept, burns most of all.” - William Shakespeare https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-5 monthly 0.5 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1622065553393-C732S1RO2JGOPZB74LQK/collage-105.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - Are you trying to make sense of all of the chaos of your day? Feeling busy, rushed, over-extended, not ready, overwhelmed or pressured? Tonight, turn it all off and connect with the natural flow state of the universe. Go outside, look up at the stars and feel the celestial equilibrium surround you. If you were to float way up into that sky and look down upon your home, your state, your country, the planet…think of how this would change your perspective on all of the little things below. What might you hear from the heavens? Did you know that the vibration of the stars produces music that is too low of a frequency for us to hear? Imagine when you are up there, that you CAN hear this celestial orchestra. It’s even and enchanting tone is balancing your personal equilibrium and lulling you into a peaceful flow state which will rock you to sleep tonight. In the morning, when you wake up, you will carry the melody of the stars with you into your new day. “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I bet they’d live a lot differently.” - Bill Watterson Temperance - An Artist’s Rendering by Tiffany MacKay on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/your-fairy-tale-reading monthly 0.5 2021-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621963547519-FQX9KPSAJMWA9Q9QJ6OK/collage-102.png Card Of The Day - Your Fairy Tale Reading… - I’m up to something magical tonight and I wanted to share it with you! Four cards to help you find your fairy tale. Fairy tales have haunted me for sometime. We have all been raised on them - taught that the impossible is possible and dreams can come true. But, as we grow older, the story we wanted our lives to be can unravel. It becomes harder and harder to see our path toward the magic we always hoped would be there. In this reading, which I will be doing LIVE in person for people tonight at Sasha Graham’s Spirited Away in Industry City, discover the elements of your fairy tale that want to rise to the surface. Use these themes to enhance your everyday life toward more magical living. PLUS a bonus message from your “fairy godmother” or spirit guide. FOUR OF CHALICES - SOLIDIFY YOUR HEART’S DESIRE. Your true wish isn’t fully realized. Spend some time connecting with all of your deep longing and allow the real message of your heart rise to the surface. THE LOVERS - OPEN YOURSELF TO THE LOVE THAT IS CALLING TO YOU. Love comes to you in many forms, but you don’t often let it in. Open your spirit to allow the full experience of love in the many ways it is available to you. You are loved -now allow yourself to relish it. THE WHEEL OF FATE - TAKE THRILLING CHANCES. Don’t fear the outcome before you take a chance. Dive in and take a spin and trust that the universe will make sure you land where you are meant to be. New, exciting energy is the outcome of your fairy tale - you deserve to experience the world in bright vibrant colors and to feel the excitement of every opportunity coming your way. FIVE OF WANDS - YOUR GUIDE SAYS”: “Let your passion be free. Don’t hold back. Share your fire.” If you want an in-person Fairy Tale reading - come tonight - Industry City Brooklyn from 6pm-9pm (info below) OR reach out to me to arrange a zoom reading tarotwithholly@gmail.com Here is the official "invite" with all the information for Spirited Away Psychic & Paranormal Night: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sasha-grahams-spirited-away-psychic-and-paranormal-night-tickets-152031124185 Cards are from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621901718709-WTFQ4UVUFXV7W44YGK85/Screenshot+2021-05-24+at+8.12.15+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Fool - Reversed… - Wow! This is a whirlwind start to the week. If you are like me in this moment, no matter how much you prepare for what you have on your agenda, you still feel like you are winging it. So many things that you had brewing are reaching their boiling point, and though you have been seasoning and stirring all along, it is now out of your hands. But, your hands are full and there are multiple distractions from your planned recipe. It can feel a little bit like you are free falling, but you cannot tell which way is up and which way is down. But, you ARE prepared, so when you land, take a moment to compose yourself and then hit the ground running. Change is swarming you, but you are primed for it. This chaos is just a temporary visitor. You are ready to conquer it - trust your instincts and rely on all of the hard work you have already put in. Your recipe is a recipe for success. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin The Fool (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Antonz Sandor https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621775195534-RXJ2QOOCP2KFXH21MNUX/collage-101.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups… - “Curioser and curiouser”…You’ve found your people, so step up to the table and celebrate! Ok, they may not be exactly what you thought you wanted or needed, but none of us are perfect. For all of their quirks and idiosyncrasies, they have welcomed you into their inner circle, so why not relish what is found there? Hesitating? Though it feels imperfect, you may blossom from this connection. From dysfunction, abundance can spring forth. Embrace and rejoice in the oddness of their acceptance, love and support. There is so much to be discovered here about who you are. Drink in the quirkiness, savor their eccentricities and have yourself a blast of a time. Your community may feel at times like a circus, but can be a wonderland. “When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carrol The Ten of Cups from The Alice Tarot Deck by Alex Ukolov and Karen Mahony https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621714536380-G8VPD0I2MW405PD0VF8Y/collage-100.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords… - What’s going on behind those eyes? Feeling a whole bunch of mental overwhelm? Does your brain feel like it might burst? That is because you are thinking WAY too much. So, you’ve got a lot on your plate and maybe things seem more difficult than usual, but the more your mind races trying to find a solution, the more you feel an overburden of pressure. You will never discover an answer in this state. Calm yourself - slow your thought process - clear your mind! With a cloudy brain, flooded with chaotic thoughts you are spinning out of control. In fact, close your eyes, release each thought one at time and in this quiet darkness - allow the universe to show you the way - a path will be illuminated and you will blossom. STOP OVERTHINKING! Sometimes you have to feel the solution, instead of finding it. “To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” - Lao Tzu The Five of Swords from The Couture Tarot by Megan Skinner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-coins monthly 0.5 2021-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621624836532-261K79BS5TMNM48JEZIM/collage-99.png Card Of The Day - The Four Of Coins… - When we think about creating a foundation from which we can grow and thrive, we often think about money. Of course it’s helpful to have the ability to fund the life you want, but there are so many other things which support you in life. This weekend take inventory of all of the material items you have at your disposal which make your life better and easier. Be grateful for the way they create a structure in which you live - strengthening your very existence! Now take a deeper look - what things do you have that might not currently be contributing to your personal well being? How can you turn them into something more fulfilling for you and those around you? The items that feel superfluous can become a fortifying part of the composition of your life, but they may need to be transformed. How might you turn these items into something you can use to attract a more inspiring energy? Appreciate and respect what you have, but don’t stop looking out the window into the horizon to see what may be coming. “If you are not grateful for the things you have, what makes you think you will be grateful for the things you want?” - Tony Agnesi The Four of Coins from the Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621541367629-WRVPF83WWYRBEHDH4QBW/Screenshot+2021-05-20+at+4.01.29+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords… - You are up to something, aren’t you? Right now it’s a good idea to keep this to yourself. Sneaking around can feel intense, but you are sworn to secrecy in this endeavor and you can sense the urgency of protecting what you know. This instinct is correct, because others want what you have and they are onto you. You are incredibly cunning, but your mysterious energy has not gone unnoticed. Stay strong in this momentary deception. Operate like a master spy, moving though your days undetected, but utilizing your heightened awareness to absorb the information you need to support your secret venture. You will know when the time is right to reveal what you’ve been holding back and the impact of your divulgence will reverberate with intensity, just as you hoped it might. “The life of spies is to know, not be known.” - George Herbert The Seven of Swords from The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-3 monthly 0.5 2021-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621458186502-W4762O0M9BJ1MDRC6TN2/Screenshot+2021-05-19+at+4.30.28+PM.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Let’s explore! Take a look in the mirror and write down all of the things you see there, staring back at you. What do you notice about yourself and how does that make you feel? Yes, write that down, too. Now, close your eyes and imagine that the very same mirror is a door or a portal. What you see when you look into it evaporates and the refracted light behind the mirror is calling to you. Step on through and follow the music of that beam of light as far as it will take you. Here, you encounter another mirror, but in this mirror there is a deeper reflection of who you are and the all of the potential you hold. Take a moment here to hear the melody of your spirit and feel the majesty of your soul. There is an unshakeable balance in this moment where you meet your truest essence. If you feel it, bring it back with you when you come back through the prisms of that first mirror. Now tear up that list - it’s just the surface and it’s inconsequential. You are so much more. “When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see the real you, or what you have been conditioned to believe is you?” - David Icke The Judgement Card from The Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-hermit-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621361158401-XKXIXGETLF6H156U9DFW/collage-96.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups - Hermit (Reversed)… - My Light Seer’s Deck was very talkative this morning and here’s what those cards had to say… You feel like you are ready to take the lead on something - a project or relationship or just becoming the master of your own domain. You are a natural visionary, but before you can truly step into that leadership role you crave, you must achieve clarity in how you would like to lead. There is a level of calm required in order for you to present yourself with authority to others. Connect with your deep reasoning and sift through all matters of the heart related to this situation. The more you feel internally at ease, the more you will inspire others. Respect doesn’t have to be fought for, but it should be earned. Feeling trumps thinking for you, but if you can combine them together with a sense of tranquility and ease, you could rule the world! “A leader leads by example, not by force.” - Sun Tzu The King of Cups into The Hermit (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-emotions-cups monthly 0.5 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621290573295-7R4D1C7LE5AHN0OH8J4N/collage-95.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Emotions (Cups)… - You are moving forward and leaving behind a temporary period of darkness. The shadows that cast themselves in your heart were actually incredibly revealing. In fact, you may have discovered a great deal about who you are and who you want to be in those shady areas of your spirit. Sifting through the murkier pieces of your psyche was difficult, but necessary so that you might grow into the version of yourself that is meant to be. Right now, it may feel a little bit like you are walking away from something, but the truth is you are advancing out of the shadows and into the unknown light of your own destiny. Stand tall and walk with confidence - you have earned it. Take the lead. You can now let that shadow-self follow behind you, where they belong. “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” - Mary Oliver The Eight of Emotions (Cups) from the Muse Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-coins monthly 0.5 2021-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621191057252-IUSI4HX3B5YHQZ4X0FVH/collage-94.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Coins… - If you are experiencing frustration regarding money and earnings, it might be time to think SMALL! I know you want to make a lot of money right away, but it’s time to start looking for creative, fresh ways you might be able to enhance your income. Take your frustration and turn it into silliness and wonder. What inspires you? What are you curious about? What do you have at your disposal that you might be able to turn into extra dollars? There might be ways of attracting money that haven’t even crossed your mind and they might be (dare I say it?)….FUN! Connect with that industrious inner child - they may have ideas for you…Be resourceful and inventive, especially when you are feeling all options have run dry. Squeeze that lemon - there’s more there! “You can make something out of nothing.” - Watkin Tudor Jones The Page of Coins from the Slow Tarot Deck by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-chalices monthly 0.5 2021-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1621088279633-YR6OKWHNR10IWOUKAD1J/IMG_4258.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Chalices… - Lately, you may have felt like you were sinking, instead of swimming in the emotional content of your life. But, it’s time to rise to the surface and see the exciting possibilities that hover all around you! Matters of the heart run deep, but you can ascend to the dreams you want to fulfill, if you believe in the many options you have dancing at your fingertips. Love is one of those options waiting for you, if you can connect to that sense of hope. Hope will allow you to grow and flourish in the sun, as the seed of who you are will be fed by the water of your spirit. Float, swim, rise to the surface, and you will feel the exhilaration of the potential bubbling up all around you to awaken your heart. Welcome the sun and the sky. “An awake heart is like a sky that pours light.” - Hafiz The 7 of Chalices from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620997892525-QSDXVCOP4YTMQIUXLD9Q/collage-93.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands… - Bust into your weekend with wildness and defiance! You can feel this passionate energy bubbling up in your spirit, so let it ignite. No matter what you have on your agenda approach it with gleeful intensity and don’t hold back. If you feel chaotic, let it take over and dance in the beautiful, creative mess. Yes, this will be a colorful celebration that you paint. It’s inevitable that you will make a little trouble this weekend - don’t worry about the consequences this time - your honest soul will ground you - but let that spirit fly free! “Live the life of the full mind, exhilirated by new ideas, intoxicated by the romance of the unusual.” - Ernest Hemingway The Knight of Wands - I found this image online and haven’t located what deck this is. If you know, leave me a note! I LOVE it! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620920433282-075L0D3KF4MVZWB6IQCK/collage-92.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords - Reversed… - Something you had thought would go your way is not working out in your favor. Defeat is pinning you down in an incredibly debilitating way. Yes, disappointment is painful and failure has crippled you in this moment. The dramatics of this reality are making you feel left out in the cold. You are allowed one day to wallow in this sadness. Relish it, roll around in it, celebrate your misery and all that hard earned hurt. When you are done and have exorcised all of the dark, but dishonest thoughts about how this moment reflects on who you are, it’s time to notice the new day dawning and start a path towards the sun. Whatever effort you are grieving was not meant for you anyway. There is something else - something better peaking out at you through all those icy clouds. You deserve better and you will have it. “Wallowing in self pity was never an option for me, because life was beautiful even after the deadliest storm.” - Eensha Rasool The Ten of Swords (Reversed) from the Crystal Visions Tarot Deck by Jennifer Galasso https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/48k2tckmnw56at696eztssfk6j46rb monthly 0.5 2021-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620826159089-UKS3U0LDZ8FW5ZA67QNU/collage-91.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Yesterday I received a new deck in the mail!!! It’s always magical when you welcome a new deck. I’ve been admiring this artist’s paintings based on the 78 cards for a long time and didn’t realize they had been made into a true deck until another reader mentioned to me that they had gotten this deck! Even more magical - I shuffled today to draw my first card for all of us (and I shuffled a great deal)…but pulled from the middle of the deck - The Fool - the start of all things - the start of a journey! I would say this is a good sign for a healthy and exciting relationship with this deck!!! What does this mean for us today? It’s time to dive in with an open heart. Whatever you have on your plate today, approach it with exhilaration and joy. Don’t think. Don’t gather information. Just trust that what is unknown will reveal itself to you when the time is right. Fly into the sunshine and free-fall with faith that you will land safely and in the right place. Take a chance on yourself - the universe will protect you. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-4 monthly 0.5 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620769126412-UHLSPPINZDZLABZ4E2YM/Screenshot+2021-05-11+at+5.36.28+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups… - And tonight let’s embrace a little dream time magic! If you could manifest complete fulfillment in your nighttime dreams, how would that dream materialize for you? Are you floating? Flying? Lounging in luxury? Surrounded by nature? Embraced by the love you never thought you could have? What are the colors in your dream that embody this rich and joyful fulfillment? What sounds? How does fulfillment feel on your skin? And who are you in this delicious moment? How does having everything you need and want change you? Imagine yourself there in that moment drinking in all the delightful experiences you wished you could have. What is it that your heart truly wants for completeness and ease? You may not live in this utopia that you have imagined, but what are the ways you can create or discover these elements in your waking life? You see, you had more power of manifestation than you thought you did…you just needed to allow your heart to dream. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-look-at-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2021-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620676342781-VCRBXVJ314OPKC0O0LDF/collage-90.png Card Of The Day - A look at the week ahead… - I was shuffling my Rider/Waite for a card for the week ahead and 3 cards flew out at me. This week, you may find you are bombarded with the urgent needs of other people. They will rush to you in a state of heightened intensity and demand answers of you. You will feel pressured - they are sure persuasive in their neediness - but instead of rushing back at them with solutions, sit back and let them wait a bit. Don’t let them rattle you. Use your powerful calming energy to subdue their anxiety and make sure they know they will have to operate on YOUR time. Share with them the abundance of your sense of ease and grounding. Answers may not help them, but they are drawn to you because of your rooted and healing energy. What they truly need is permission to be still and experience the world in a holistic way. You can bring this awareness to them, by powerfully holding your position, solidifying your personal understanding of their situation and approaching the moment at your own pace. They will be brought to standstill and let’s face it, that is what they need. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-mothers-day-message monthly 0.5 2021-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620567029349-ET9NBR2C7Q726M6J4VR1/collage-89.png Card Of The Day - A Mother’s Day Message… - Mother energy is one of the most beautiful things. It’s always amazed me - the strong capacity for love, the overwhelming connection that a “mother” has for their children and loved ones. I say “mother” in quotes, because there are all kinds of mothers - aren’t there? Grandmothers, aunties, teachers, close family members, deeply supportive friends…there are so many chances to be “mothered” out there! These cards flew out at me the other day and when I layed them out on the table, I was struck by the simple, yet powerful message that they spoke to me. A “mother” has the difficult challenge of loving more deeply than anyone else, but letting us go despite that connection. We may venture away from our “mothers” in defiance and try so hard to carve our own path, but when we lose our way, that “mother” is always there with magic and fire to lift us up and inspire us. No matter how far we wander and how much we “do not want to be like our mother” we will always return to that love. There is a special, undeniable strength to be found in one who loves despite having their heart broken again and again and never waivers in their dedication to your success and happiness. Whether it’s your mother (in flesh or in spirit), your grandmother, your auntie, your teacher, your caring mentor, your dedicated friend who has “mothered” you along your journey, today, thank them for not giving up on you and always being there, surrounding you with the magic of their love. “A mother is the one that fills your heart in the first place.” - Amy Tan “Being a mother is learning about the strength you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” - Linda Wooter Cards from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620481444770-NYFG9W34GP333SLCFH2C/collage-88.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups - Reversed… - You’ve been hiding your heart away, protecting it from the elements that pose a threat. This has been smart - your emotional wellness is a treasure, after all. But, now your cup is starting to feel empty. We all need a little connection to fill us with love, desire and hope. I know you feel like the rockiness of those waves are not worth the promise of a little water in your cup, but there’s a glimmer of light, if you choose to see it. And this glimmer is beckoning you to turn yourself around and accept that feeling something scary is much better than feeling nothing at all. Right yourself - crawl out of your cave and ride those waves until your heart is fully renewed! “Better to love and fear than feel nothing.” - Cassandra Clare The Ace of Cups (Reversed) - Artists rendering on Deviant Art by Ellyevans679 - Elle Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620430785207-88ZQILY2LUN7A89V0MIB/Screenshot+2021-05-07+at+7.36.41+PM.png Card Of The Day - Justice… - This weekend do NOT hold back - let your true, authentic self reign! You have such a strong and vibrant connection to your personal beliefs and this is a rich part of how you approach the world - why keep it to yourself? Let everyone know who you are and how you think and feel. Sound dangerous? Maybe, but I think you might also find that the juicy parts of who you are are the ones you feel like you have to censor. DON’T! Because, others will respect your free and fierce tone. In fact, they will be drawn to your outright ownership of the values you hold most dear. Still feeling unsure? Before you go to bed tonight, write it all down - a “this is who I am and how I feel” list. Pull out the 3 qualities or beliefs on that list that speak the most to you and make it your theme for the weekend. Approach each situation with these 3 delicious and unapologetic ideas in mind. See how people react. Don’t care how they react - just observe. You are the queen/king/president of your own universe - Step up and flaunt it! “Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of somebody else.” -Judy Garland The Justice Card - A truly fierce webcomic illustration by Kaylee Pinecone https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620306768011-F0ZBD6QP7UWIIP68F2Z0/collage-86.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands - Reversed… - When you are passionately fired up about a new opportunity, you may be forgetting a crucial step in your crusade toward success. It’s excellent to get charged up and take action, but don’t lose sight of creating a strong, thoughtful foundation from which you can grow and expand. Before you rush in to set your plan in motion - spend a decent amount of time laying a specific groundwork, so that when obstacles appear, you can adapt and grow stronger. Look at your opportunity from all angles and plant and nurture those roots. Speaking of roots, are there other people that can help support you in this endeavor? What tools do you have at your disposal that will reinforce your mission? Where are your personal deficits and how might you mend them? You get the picture! If you want to blossom, you will need healthy roots. “Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” - Theodore Roethke The Ace of Wands (Reversed) from A New Lotus Tarot Deck by Angie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620234806402-E34P2BO62Q9BLZE3OZX7/collage-85.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands… - Nature’s mysteries can be an everyday reminder of our own beauty and resilience. Butterflies are an obvious symbol of transformation, resurrection and renewal, filling us all with hope by just existing. But, they also can remind us of the lengths at which we will go to protect our uniqueness and rise above the threats of everyday obstacles. Today, take a moment to recognize how you do the same. You are unique. You are resilient. You are enough. And, your everyday struggles come and go, but you continue to stay afloat and color the world around you with your vibrance . Knowing this, you should celebrate it and celebrate yourself. Spread your wings and show the world how proud you are to exist by sharing the myriad of colors that make you who you are. “Color and I are one.” - Paul Klee “Mere color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” -Oscar Wilde The Six of Wands from The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620145530598-N1NZUUZBN8910SPEN3VH/Screenshot+2021-05-04+at+12.23.35+PM.png Card Of The Day - The King of Cups… - The emotional support you provide for others has the power to illuminate the colorful possibilities they hold within and navigate them to bigger ideas. You may sometimes feel the weight of this burden deeply, but it is your high level of emotional intelligence that keeps others afloat. Strange that you don’t yet recognize this as an asset. It’s time for you to embrace your own mastery and embody the leader within. Your caring and healing energy is needed in this capacity by the ones who rely on you. Sensitivity is strength. Compassion can provide structure. You aren’t drowning - you are buoyantly uplifting others to sail in the direction of their dreams and in doing so, you are fulfilling your own destiny with quiet, soulful authority. “Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.” - Les Brown The King of Cups - Digital Art by CW Stein for the Pride Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1620076870878-FR44TP8W7DYJZZYASQBT/collage-84.png Card Of The Day - The Magician - Reversed… - There’s nothing worse than feeling disconnected from your magic - energy depleted, turned upside-down and wishing that you could somehow rekindle your spirit and rediscover your sense of flow. Pulling this card today, I did feel a kind of listlessness - energy depleted as if I were a video game character on their last life. How can we recharge our batteries and level up when we feel so lost? By recognizing that we are a part of the four elements - the four tools by which we create our magic, so there’s always, at least a small spark of personal sorcery at play. When you feel lost, you need to find it, but the real lesson is just that it has always been there. Think about our old time favorite story, The Wizard of Oz - the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tinman and Dorothy. Dorothy was lost and felt adrift, but the elements by which she needed to be fulfilled were already at her disposal and she had the magic all along. If you feel adrift, let those elements surround you and just know that the magic is there - within. “You’ve always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” - Glinda in The Wizard of Oz The Magician (Reversed) - Digital Illustration by Jessie Young on Behance https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-for-sunday monthly 0.5 2021-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619961507087-26SJVCTYNBOQYAE3KAMC/collage-83.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards for Sunday… - There is someone in your life who is stunting your growth. Perhaps, when they entered your life, they represented to you quite the opposite, providing you with the support you needed to thrive. But, it’s time to admit this has changed and you have changed. There is an undeniable toxicity in this relationship now and you must move on. You cannot know what lies ahead and you may feel the loss of what you once had, but you must move forward if you wish to grow. The sadness and disappointment is momentary and you will pull through it. Let the knowledge of your situation steer you in a new direction and welcome the free and exhilarating feeling of fresh possibilities. Once you are through this transition, you will be ready to take a thrilling chance on a better life. Make a decision to roll those dice. Bet on yourself. “If they are not making you glow - glow alone.” - Unknown The 7 of Pentacles (Reversed) - The Six of Swords - The Wheel from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-4 monthly 0.5 2021-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619894123568-WBNWX5ZGWWEWYMQNVI4V/collage-82.png Card Of The Day - The World… - If you want to truly experience all that the world has to offer, trust that you already know just how to do this. This weekend, embrace a more sensory exploration of each moment. Enrich your encounters by heightening your connection to your sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Feel and sense the magic of each moment.vYou deserve the wholeness of what is being offered to you. By recognizing that you hold the key to accessing the full experience of the world, your fulfillment will multiply and your adventures will transcend the ordinary. But, you knew all along that the whole world lives within you… “You believe that you live in the world, where in fact the world lives within you.” - Deepak Chopra The World from Mille’s 78 Printable Tarot Cards https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-wands-into-two-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619789542283-SA2GZB4631UNN1ODFEI4/collage-80.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Wands into Two of Wands (Reversed)… - All of the movement and change in the world feels like it is descending too quickly upon you. While your instinct may be to run or make hasty decisions on how you might shift your own direction or intention, a pause may better serve you. As you move through your activities this weekend, slow your pace and discover the intense power you hold within. Take some time to notice that which makes you feel confident, strong and grounded. In all situations you excel in one way or another. Define these ways for yourself and note how you might connect to this brilliance again and again. These strengths are not accidental - they represent your own brand of magic. Observe and celebrate the many ways you connect to your personal power. Own your magic. “Personal power is the ability to stand on your own two feet with a smile on your face in the middle of a universe that contains a million ways to crush you.” - J.Z. Colby The Eight of Wands into the Two of Wands (Reversed) from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619732521899-L0GOI4T32MBM77RSPNJI/Screenshot+2021-04-29+at+5.38.52+PM.png Card Of The Day - Strength - Reversed… - I pulled this card at the start of the day and then the day stepped in to prove it to me. There are moments when we disconnect from our inner sense of flow and easiness. If you are feeling disjointed and overwhelmed by the sudden difficulty of the tasks at hand, this could be a symptom of a much larger internal rift. We’ve all felt the push and pull of day to day challenges, but how we choose to approach these challenges is incredibly significant. Today I felt jarred by the problems that appeared and the more I allowed myself to become entrenched in that feeling, the less I was able to focus and apply myself authentically to the solutions. So, my question for us all is, “Do we want to catch that lion and find small ways to hold it captive until it eventually breaks free and devours us? Or do we want to tame and care for that lion so it becomes devoted to us and we learn to work together as one?” Don’t push or pull. Find a deeper understanding by allowing instead. All involved will benefit. “Your resistance is what slows things down for you. Allow instead of resisting.” - Roxana Jones The Strength Card (Reversed) from the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-2 monthly 0.5 2021-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619637666649-NX27IGX9U8R9YW1T7Z1U/collage-79.png Card Of The Day - Judgement… - Yesterday you felt clouded with insecurity and darkness, but today you will rise up and face the day with total abandon! Why not? You don’t have to have all of the answers. Open your heart and embrace vulnerability as the best way to conquer fear and defeat life’s challenges. Who is there with you, standing up and listening to the music of the universe? Seeing that you are not alone in your feeling of nakedness will encourage you to stand taller when you are facing the unknown. There is a kind of shared nervous excitement in this experience. This is the moment when you choose to say yes to life, love and the promise of happiness. You are awakening to the unending possibilities of who you are. “You’ve seen my descent. Now watch my rising.” -Rumi Judgement from The Lotus Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619548867689-ZBWE1ALLW2H19YSIIGMY/collage-78.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords… - Swirling turmoil. Doubt. Fear. Worry. A storm of negativity is descending and it is hard to see that little ray of light through all of the dark clouds. But, you have been here before, haven’t you? The scars of your past battles adorn your skin and reveal your inner strength. Though the natural instinct is to guard and protect, you know what you really must do to prevail. Face those fears head on. To defeat them, you must fly through it all. You were meant to ascend into that glimmer of light and joy, so spread your wings and trust. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford The Nine of Swords from The Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619444845358-0MTWW6671J36CDPZD6IK/collage-74.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles… - It’s Masterpiece Monday and you, my friend, are a work of art. Here’s a question for you - if you were to be painted, how might you be interpreted by that artist? What elegant lines or creative shapes would materialize on the canvas? Which bold color palette would best represent your spirit? How does the artist capture the light of your face and the richness of your heart? Perhaps there is no face to be seen, but a striking series of forms and lines or a thrilling collection of modern imagery? Visualize your visage and spirit on canvas and feel the awe of your own composition. Honor yourself by living out your day - your week - your life in your truest form of art. “Work is what you do for others, liebchen. Art is what you do for yourself.” - Stephen Sondheim, Sunday in the Park with George The 9 of Pentacles from the Golden Tarot Of Klimt by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619389847263-EDDGRRCR3YPVS8UCO0IG/collage-73.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - There is dream in your heart that wishes to be realized. That deep sense of longing, even if it is accompanied by doubt and hopelessness, persists and flows like a resonant current through your veins. This week, see if you can bring it to the surface just enough to taste the potential of fulfillment and feel the warmth of the sun affirming your desires. Savor the tiniest sip of your most hidden, but meaningful, aspiration. How might you allow this dream which you keep so close to your heart the freedom to grow? Notice the ways in which the universe sends peace and prosperity to you illuminating that glimmer of hope which will allow for your intention to blossom. Swim in your own possibility. “You will see in the world what you carry in your heart.” - Creig Crippen The Ace of Chalices from Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619288405211-HPBEXV316S4Q47U8WWGJ/collage-72.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands… - Do you feel the flow all around you? Things are really moving forward and you are starting to sparkle and shine in new and unexpected ways. This is the fun part of the work you are doing, when all the little elements you have been piecing together, take shape and fly. I think it’s safe to say, that you have been so detailed in your efforts, that you are ready for anything obstacle that might appear. Flow-state is flattering on you and you are in your element. Ride this energy with wild abandon and as you pick up speed, celebrate your personal successes. You are swiftly headed toward your target with an unstoppable momentum, but so enamored with the movement, that you don’t even notice the destination. “The happiest people spend much time in a state of flow - the state in which people are so involved in an activity, that nothing else seems to matter; the experience itself is so enjoyable that people will do it even at a great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it.” - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi The Magical Girl Eight of Wands Tarot Card by Mahou Shoujo on Art Station https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619195620406-43IBQ1QALF8ESD1RY3NH/collage-71.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords… - Allow yourself to be initiated into the mysteries of your own life. Murkiness and indecision can signify a moment of discovery within. Disconnect from distractions, sit in the eye of the storm, welcome the rocky emotions that swell up all around you and let your hair fly in the wind. It’s true, you cannot stay here forever, but by being active in a moment that feels confining, so much can be revealed. Tap into the electricity of your subconscious and power up your duality. The universe may morph all around you, but your deep intuition is a constant. Accept the invitation to a stronger version of you and allow the answers you seek to flood in before you move forward. You will soon understand that you have more power than you think. “Intuition is the whisper of the soul.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti The Two of Swords from The Vice Versa Tarot by Massimiliano Filadoro and Lunaea Weatherstone https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-upright-and-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619116040464-AQFE6ZM5DM4XM9QTRCM5/Screenshot+2021-04-22+at+2.21.28+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man - Upright and Reversed… - So, you know those days you receive a message from the universe that you don’t feel like dealing with and to avoid it you ask again and hope for a brand new answer? Then the result is the same answer. My deck is not letting us off easy today. Is it safe to say, after all we have been through this past year or so, that we feel we are dangling from all angles and unsure we even want to hit the ground? Uneasiness and discomfort are bitter, but necessary. Take a moment in your day to sit with all the dis-ease and see if you can let go. Let go of the story in your head. Let go of the need to know all of the answers. Let go of the urge to control how you move forward. We don’t have to have it all together all of the time. Embrace the fear, the chaos and the strange euphoria of the cloudiness of life. You are protected, even if you don’t know what is next. “By not knowing, not hoping to know and not acting like we know what is happening, we begin to access our inner strength.” - Pema Chodron The Hanged Man (Upright and Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1619031718273-BZ09VJV3TPXU1EP9UQRX/collage-66.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Swords… - If you want to be prepared for the remainder of your week, today is the day to focus your mind and ready yourself for the new opportunities that will reveal themselves. Finding a zen-like balance will allow for effortless flow of ideas and thoughts. Clear communication is essential for success. Free your mind of confusion and find that lovely, textured but mellow easiness of thought. There is a certain richness that can emerge from a the muting of your perpetual reasoning. Ruminate in this clean but muted area of your mind and the answers to life’s daily questions will materialize with precision. Uncomplicated contemplation will dissipate any challenges that present for you. Knowing how you choose to respond is more important than knowing what you think you should say. Get focused. “Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence.” - Thomas Szasz The Ace of Swords - Artist’s Rendition by Lacey Bryant for The Slow Tarot Collection https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618943373549-IIUL1G6TCXBYB2RTB454/IMG_4070.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands… - The end is the beginning and the beginning marks an end. Outgrowing something just means you keep growing! In this case, your labors have provided a great deal of support and comfort for others and the fruits of this labor will continue to grow long after you have moved on. Doesn’t it feel wonderful to know that you have planted something so strong it will even outlast you? You are definitely moving on, but as you go use the strength and confidence you have gained to dream about how you might advance and spring up in even greater directions. Also, before you switch paths, take a moment to see just how much you have impacted those around you with what you have accomplished already. Who is protected by the shade of your growth and who is blossoming under your watch? Well done…now shed the bones of your well crafted work and see what else you can cultivate. Sky’s the limit and you have all the resources necessary to magnify and mature to new heights. “We must accept the end of something in order to begin something new.” - Anonymous The Ten of Wands from the Tarot of the Divine (Aka - Fairytale Tarot) by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortunefate monthly 0.5 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618890291299-YO7TL2X7BIGVZ7SONC97/collage-63.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune/Fate… - Although I pulled this card at the start of my day, it has become a card of the very-late-night. My own spin on the Wheel of Fortune was a little rough today - flight delays amounting to a long day of travel in unusually crowded airports, so apologies for the later than usual post. Eek! I’m not trying to freak you out with this spider, but rather hoping to inspire you to see life as a web. We can get ensnared in it’s clutches or we can walk those tiny strings like mini tight ropes to another side. We can choose to fall prey to others, or we can be the weavers of dreams (and tiny tight ropes for others to walk). Where are you currently in this web? Are you tangled and frustrated or are you looking at it from a branch, admiring how the sunlight glistens on its silky, dew covered thread? Wherever you may have landed, know that this position is fleeting and be ready and open for change. Keep walking that tiny tight rope, dreamer. “Sorry I’m not home right now. I’m walking into spiderwebs, so leave a message and I’ll call you back.” - No Doubt The Wheel of Fortune from The Animism Tarot Deck found at Rainbow of Crazy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618770903661-0XU4FSTJMBNKWCV88GML/collage-62.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords - Reversed… - Is something you are involved in leaving another person feeling confined? Closely examine your actions and how they relate to the people in your life and beyond. If you aren’t being clear or forthright about something, it might be severely effecting someone in your life. I know it isn’t your intention to inflict this kind of malice upon them, so you may want to find a way to adjust your approach and release them from their suffering. Or, at least make them aware that you are not meaning this for them. Also, if you are thinking that it’s them or you - that your own success is somehow linked to the restraint of theirs, this isn’t true. If you release your hold on them, you will feel a burden lift within which will allow for greater success in your endeavor! Take action to change the tone here - don’t leave them hanging! “Don’t push others down to reach the top, instead pull yourself up.” - Rishi Rishi The Eight of Swords (Reversed) from the Silver Era Tarot by Russell J Moon & Aunia Kahn and from the Thelema Tarot by Renata Lechner for Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-hovers-over-nine-of-swords-amp-five-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618688187340-N1AUG26ADFS4JXIF30LF/collage-61.png Card Of The Day - Judgement hovers over Nine of Swords &amp; Five of Swords… - In your mind there is a voice that whispers to you, constantly judging every move you make. This voice is sometimes kind, but often deceptive and if you let it run wild, can become very insidious. The way out of this cycle is above the thought process. A higher realm is calling to you - listen for that music and see the light and color to which you can ascend. Flying upward, out of the mind and into a higher frequency you will transcend the surface and circular thought process that ensnares you, because you will know that you are so much more. Answer the calling of that music and rise to the higher level within, which is yours to claim. If you do, you will be able to use your thoughts in a much more targeted way. Embrace the dynamic energy of who you are which is so much bigger than you thought. Become who you are meant to be by rising above all the inner chatter to a truer, freer self. “Enlightenment means rising above thought…In the enlightened state, you still use your thinking mind when needed, but in a much more focused and effective way than before.” - Eckhart Tolle Judgement, Nine of Swords & Five of Swords from the Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-5 monthly 0.5 2021-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618578054929-KK4820313HPV2BLV69L7/collage-60.png Card Of The Day - The Fool… - Do you remember a time in your life when the future seemed limitless, even though you had no idea of what you where doing or where you were going? For me, I often think of myself in my 20s, backpacking through Europe in college. There was nothing in my backpack but jeans, a sweater and a bunch of dreams and I could barely navigate myself down a street, let alone from country to country. And yet, despite my naivete, I never have felt so alive and full of excitement. Perhaps you don’t have to remember this if you are experiencing it right now? But, if not, do recall that version of you - they still live within. Find some time today to connect with that carefree feeling, where everything you encounter is just a new thrilling escapade generated by the universe specifically for you. Walk freely and experience the magic that you are gifted with each step and if you encounter adversity - smile, say hello and pretend you don’t know what it is. Have a great day, my dreamer - so full of hope with so many adventures waiting for you! “There was nowhere to go, but everywhere.” - Jack Kerouac The Fool from The White Numen: A Sacred Animal Tarot by Alba Ballesta Gonzalez https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618525897528-LFXHXTMXZS522CGV0EZQ/collage-59.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Pentacles - Reversed… - What do you want to accumulate in your life? I often like to gaze at ink and ponder how those images fit the person who displays the art. Was it something they really thought about and treasured before having it permanently placed on their skin? Or was it a random act of spontaneous rebellion that they are still unclear about? Think about the messages you wouldn’t mind etching on your skin for the world to see - how do you acquire these sentiments as you walk through life? Or, I guess the question is…are these meaningful things what you are already reaching for? If not, why not? Don’t be so easily distracted by material gain and superficial achievements. Do you want to show off, or do you want to feel fulfilled? True wealth cannot be purchased with money - unless money is what holds deeper meaning for you. If you’d have an artist etch a dollar sign on your back - go for the bling. But, if your personal message is deeper, think about how the things you acquire and the successes you achieve in your life reflect who you really are. “My body is my journal and my tattoos are my story.” - Johnny Depp The Ten of Pentacles - An Artists Rendering by Nathan Dixon (which can be purchased - upright - via his website). https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618435950947-AX888KYG79T4JHKLHJYB/collage-58.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Cups - Reversed… - Do you deserve the best? YES! Can you have too much of a good thing? Maybe. You might not want to hear this, but you’ve been luxuriating a little too much. You may have earned yourself a little treat, but you aren’t yet to the place in your life where you can re-envision your entire lifestyle. Take a look at your recent habits - in fact, take a huge step back so you get the full view. Where are you overindulging? Are you allowing your emotions to run wild? Are you letting the money you worked so hard for quickly drain away? Are you defending your own toxic behavior by saying “I deserve this”? Recognizing that you are living outside of your means in one way or another is healthy. Choosing to ignore your own detrimental actions because they bring you a false sense of fulfillment is just keeping you from finding authentic happiness. Stop the cycle of denial and realize that your over-indulgence is a symptom of an internal disease that is holding you back. “The proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence. On that path lies danger.” -Frank Herbert The Nine of Cups (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Jane Valeur found on ArtStation https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618341024201-EVSNRHY5GQ7FVQN9A7HI/collage-57.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles - Reversed… - You like to be in charge of your domain and always feel like you are on top of it. But, there are some days when you just don’t have it all together and this is one. It may feel uncomfortable, but it will be easier if you just admit you can’t handle it all. Ask for help - you are allowed. Success doesn’t have to sit squarely on your shoulders. Yes, there are others that rely on you to run the show, but even they need to understand that you are not infallible and perhaps it’s time they are delegated some of the responsibility. So, if you need to throw your hands up today and say, “I just can’t do this right now!” DO IT! A real queen knows when enough is enough and can and will put her personal wellbeing first. “Give to yourself as much as you give of yourself.” -Suze Orman The Queen of Pentacles (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Rachel Srinivasan for UGallery https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618254105916-535LYEL5YNG4U10ME0V0/collage-56.png Card Of The Day - Strength… - Whatever obstacles pop up for you this week, tap into your inner strength reservoir. What? You didn’t know you had this hidden underneath the surface? Well, for every hurdle you have already jumped, every hard lesson learned and every inner battle you have had to face, you have amassed a personal reservoir filled to the brim with wisdom, intuition, resilience and spirit. Dip into your magic waters this week to navigate any unknown territory and master that unexpected foe. Trust that you already have all the resources to handle any barrier or deterrent life throws your way. You are a silent warrior who fights for good with knowledge, power and ease. You will be triumphant and others will look to you for strength. “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” - RBG The Strength Card from The Cosmic Gateways Tarot Deck - Artist’s Print by Brittany Lewis available online https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-message-from-the-moon monthly 0.5 2021-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618161269100-H5E9ZB4QYISAL2WNHCWH/collage-55.png Card Of The Day - A message from the Moon… - I had a magical reading today with a friend who inspires me. We celebrated the new moon and looked into the cards to see what might be springing up for her! She guided us to our message of the day. What has been shrouded longs to be revealed - that fresh new outlook you have connected with is just about ready to take flight. It’s true that you are leaving a former version of yourself behind once you release this light, but you know in your heart that that version of you has evaporated anyway. Tonight before bed, glance up toward the moon. Even if the sky is clouded and you can’t see it - feel it’s presence. The moon is always changing - waxing, waning and everything in-between. The night sky adheres to these cycles, offering differing views from every angle and with every phase. In honor of the moon and yourself, soak a small rag with water and then ring the excess dampness from it til you cannot feel a drop. As you do this, imagine that these are the last vestiges of that old version of you which you release into the night sky. The moon will claim this and look after it, so you can rejuvenate without hesitation. In the morning, embrace that bright, airy outlook of your fresh take on life! Under the light of the moon, you are reborn. “If the moon smiled, she would resemble you. You leave the same impression of something beautiful, but annihilating.” - Sylvia Plath The Five of Cups and Death/Rebirth from the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1618083185867-2GN8H9Q8YUHQ3CSFUQZY/collage-54.png Card Of The Day - Judgement - Reversed… - Feeling a little doubtful about your future? Vulnerability concerning the unknown is natural. Very few of us have the skill of seeing into the future and let’s face it, if there’s any lesson we’ve learned over the past year, it’s that you cannot predict what is actually coming your way. Ease up on yourself. Don’t let that harsh critic within decide your next move based on fear. You have more control than you think. Reacting isn’t acting. Take ownership of your choices and acknowledge that just because you don’t always “get it right” doesn’t mean that you always “get it wrong”. In fact, the “wrong way” can prove to be an incredible lesson you were meant to learn in order to strengthen your resilience. Anticipation may make you feel crazy, but you don’t have to know what’s next, you only have to be willing to welcome it. “Being right keeps you in place. Being wrong forces you to explore.” - Steven Johnson Judgement (Reversed) from the Penny Dreadful Tarot - Artists rendering by BohemianWeasel on Deviant Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617983010372-QKPU394CJHWZNTMXW7U2/collage-53.png Card Of The Day - Two Of Pentacles - Reversed… - You work hard for what you have and it can feel like you are constantly juggling the ups and downs of life just to keep yourself in balance. People admire you for the way you handle all of the things you consistently have on your plate. To them, it seems like you do this with ease, but you know the truth of your experience. Struggle can be rewarding if there is payoff, but right now you feel like you are struggling just to stay afloat. Something’s gotta give and you know it. But, what if you turned it all on it’s head by reimagining what your personal payoff looks like? What do you treasure and how is your current behavior getting in the way of you finding that gold? Strip away the excessive activity that isn’t contributing to what you truly want. But, first be clear on what the most fulfilling reward is for you. Unearth the buried treasure within and claim your personal loot. X marks the spot. “Never get so busy making a living, that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton The Two Of Coins/Pentacles (Reversed) from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617914212482-7XOA6IT2TVKOYYINSDW2/Screenshot+2021-04-08+at+4.28.40+PM.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Swords - Reversed… - Can’t focus? DON’T! That’s right - take a break. Give your mind a rest. I know you feel like you’ve only just started on something, so you need to give it all of your brainpower, but for the success of it, you have to let go. In fact, all this thinking is just making you less motivated. Relax. Take a walk. Get away and get out of your head. When you come back to whatever it is you are working on, approach it with your heart and gut - be less analytical about it all and you will be able to move forward with a different energy. Stop obsessing. Calm your brain waves. TAKE A BREAK! You and this situation deserve it. “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” - Bruce Lee Ace of Swords (Reversed) - Does anyone know what deck this is from? I found the image and loved it, but cannot find a deck associated with it?! Curious. But, I’m not going to keep thinking about it. (ha) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617820637007-CN8QPZL2LU0R1GPACMVX/Screenshot+2021-04-07+at+1.10.34+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands… - In the darkest part of your heart, there is a twisty forrest full of knotted trees which conceals all possibility of sunshine. In this forrest, there is a version of you that is trying to emerge from the damp and fetid earth, but is growing all wrong. This is the place where fear, doubt and misbelief reign. Lurking on the mossy ground, encircling you, are the most harmful lies you’ve been told about who you are and the damage of past hurts you can’t escape. They dance around you, taunt you and keep you from reaching past the trees and into the sky beyond. This is just one small speck in the kingdom of your soul. It’s ok that it exists - we all have our little demons. But, if you find yourself living in this speck of blackness, unable to see the truth and light, it is time for you to take a step back and truly see it for what it is - a tiny, insignificant blot that lives in a shadow, while the true version of you is a passionate, fiery flower opening in the sun! Know that there is a way out of this moment and you will find it. “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” - Peter A. Levine The 5 of Wands from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617726743411-X9RRKP7DZ1YH6482N0BO/collage-52.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups… - Abundance, fulfillment and manifestation of your heart’s desire! I bet you thought this day was never coming. Whether you have been working hard for this moment or it sneaks up on you out-of-the-blue, you will feel the magic surface at some point in your day! Embrace and respect it - don’t hold back. Even if the emotional content of the realization overwhelms you, just let go and enjoy the ride. There is an undeniable fullness in your heart and spirit, which you have earned. Gratitude, completeness and overflowing joy are yours for the taking! Enjoy this rapture. Indulge in this bliss. It might be fleeting, but you can carry the memory of it with you always. “The world is full of beautiful places. Let your heart be one of them.” - Jenim Dibie The 9 of Cups from The Star Tarot Deck by Cathy McClelland https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-amp-the-knight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617656570026-N5PF00PQY2MU8YRFXHX7/collage-51.png Card Of The Day - The Star &amp; The Knight of Swords… - Is there a way you might calm your wild intellect to intensify your personal power as you propel yourself forward? You have so many creative, but fleeting ideas. If you would like to harness your genius, find a peace within by tempering the emotional life that accompanies your untamed imagination. Inner tranquility can be your gateway to cultivating those rogue, but worthwhile dreams. Serenity brings you to specificity and specificity helps you find clarity which, in turn, forces you to be decisive. Decisiveness is the key for you to advance with real power and fulfill your destiny. Don’t let the potency of your visionary and innovative spirit go to waste. Cleanse the emotional muck surrounding it and your precision will allow you to fully realize your potential. “Calmness is the cradle of power” - J.G. Holland The Star from the Moondust Tarot Deck and The Knight of Swords from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/what-is-blossoming-for-you monthly 0.5 2021-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617546897168-BHFXU9WQ2DCTBDESL9T9/collage-50.png Card Of The Day - What is Blossoming for you? - On this day where many celebrate rebirth and resurrection, I asked the cards what will be springing up for us as we welcome the spring season…then I got a very intriguing answer. This became a card “of the night” because I had to spend a day with the spread to really understand what was revealed! Here it is - You are leaving behind a “victim mentality” which allowed you to connect your emotional wellspring to all of the things you wished you had - things that seemed beyond your reach. This spring, welcome a new attitude, which is served with a side of awkwardness. You are owning your emotional power and expressing who you are and how you feel in a more useful way. In some ways you will be working against your intuitive drive to bring all of who you are out into the light. Sharing of your thoughts, feelings, desires and dreams will resurrect your spirit. Your new found capacity for compassion and self-expression will empower you. It may feel messy, counter-intuitive and odd, but it’s what you need to do to free yourself and a freer version of you is what the the world needs most of all. Let it all out. Find your personal power through a raw and strange revealing of your emotional life. Share freely and awkwardly - it is necessary. Difficult, but beautiful things are blossoming for you. Don’t fight it! “I don’t need to flirt. I will seduce you with my awkwardness.” - Janet Owen The 5 of Pentacles - The 5 of Cups (Reversed) - The Queen of Cups - The High Priestess (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-the-knight-of-pentacles-the-ace-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617462815143-MOHCW4IKNB83VR2H5BXS/collage-49.png Card Of The Day - The Moon (Reversed) - The Knight of Pentacles - The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed)… - I had a whole message jump out of my Rider/Waite/Smith deck today and I felt it was important to share it. You are coming out of the darkness and this emergence is exciting, but also has you filled with anxiety. You are determined, but trepidatious as you feel the Sun light up the sky around you with heat and the sweat start to accumulate under that armor. It seems as though the time is now to charge ahead and reclaim all of the things you left behind, but this is not the moment of movement you crave. If you launch too soon, you will feel let down by the outcome. It is necessary to prepare and be sure that you are going after what you truly need. Manifestation of the life you want depends upon how you choose to compose it. Heighten your chance for success by recognizing you are not at the start, you are in the middle. Reassess your true intentions, bolster your courage and ready yourself before you move forward and you will enhance the likelihood of gaining the opportunities you truly deserve. “You have time. Meaning don’t use it, but pass through time in patience, waiting for something to come. Prepare for its arrival. Don’t rush to meet it. Be a conduit.” - Rachel Kushner The Moon (Reversed) - The Knight of Pentacles - The Ace of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617396497288-9XKDV4B49YYZFO37T0G0/Screenshot+2021-04-02+at+4.45.55+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords… - Feeling a little distracted and like you are stuck in the dark crevices of your mind? Thoughts swarming in you head that you can’t seem to clear? Defeat these thoughts with thoughts! Sounds crazy, I know, but it might be time to shift your thinking by getting curious about the why. Start by thinking, “Why am I holding on to this?” or “Why am is this so important to me right now?” In fact the more you study your thought process to try to figure out where this is all coming from, that thing you can’t shake may lose all of it’s value and evaporate into thin air. Trick the mind with your mind and move past a thought process that just isn’t serving you. There is more out there than all those dark thoughts in your mind. You can free yourself! “Sometimes I get so far into my head that I forget anything else exists.” - Anonymous The Page of Swords from The Fountain Tarot and Wizard Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-3 monthly 0.5 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617304436087-I88RYH5PH3I8QQ07XDG1/collage-48.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - The anticipation has been building as you dangle, waiting for that perfect moment to launch. As you draw nearer to this time, you now realize you were never stuck, you were actively and internally growing, readying yourself for what is to come. The vibrancy of your spirit has deepened and your heart has grown enriched with nourishment. Because you have taken this time to allow for personal gestation and really dedicated yourself to it, you are about to blossom. I know you feel ready, but there is a little more for you to acquire in this hold. This kind of change requires just the right amount of time. Just wait. The perfect release will happen if you wait a bit more. Looking forward to meeting this new, dynamic version of you. “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” - Rumi The Hanged Man - An artist’s rendering by Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617226268446-5RF16EWJTR9PGLQ24GDJ/collage-45.png Card Of The Day - Six Of Cups - Reversed… - Are you looking back on the “better days”, longing for the joys you once had? Revisiting the past can be fun, but it can also be deceiving. Don’t be so quick to get caught up in what “you once had”. Our memories can be rose colored and we are often likely to pick and choose what we want to recall. How accurate is this moment you cling to? Ask yourself this: if you were to find yourself back in that moment, how would it truly feel? What pieces of this past delight might start to unravel or crumble if you were back in that situation? It’s easy to wax poetic about our days past, but don’t hold on to an idea of what once was. Stay in the here and now. If you dream, dream of all of the beautiful experiences yet to happen. There is so much to honor in the present and look forward to in the future. You’ve seen good times, but I promise, that memory pales in comparison of what is on your horizon. “Memory is deceptive, because it is colored by today’s events.” - Albert Einstein Six Of Cups (Reversed) from the Steampunk Tarot by Charissa Drengsen https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/tower-knight-of-pentacles-queen-of-chalices monthly 0.5 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617140857783-46ERZ4G2CBTWR8QVHH5K/collage-44.png Card Of The Day - Tower - Knight of Pentacles - Queen of Chalices… - Today I decided to pull from my newest, magical deck. The Star Spinner deck has a whimsical feel with a fairytale twist to it. I pulled three cards for what we are currently missing out on and the deck surprised me. You’ve been jarred out of your comfort zone by an event that had you reeling. While this experience has brought you to place of intense contemplation, it has also connected you to someone special and incredibly worthwhile. But, you don’t see it yet…do you? You are too busy thinking about your next move and dreaming about bigger plans and frankly, so are they. This person could have a lasting effect on your life and who you will become. You share a similar spirit, but have opposing traits that will balance quite beautifully together. Two dynamic dreamers full of life and color should pair up, especially after that lightening shook you both to the core. Partner up - whether it be an exciting new friendship, a business venture, or a juicy relationship. SEE that person and recognize the endless possibilities of this union!!! I mean, destiny calls….*if you love this deck - sign up for my class in Tarot Fundamentals and connecting to your intuition with Uncommon Goods (you are gifted the deck with the class…) “It’s there. I know it is, because when I look at you I can feel it. And I look at you and I’m home.” - Finding Nemo The Tower - The Knight of Pentacles - The Queen of Chalices from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1617044905349-ZG6VIXNZ4LK6YI8NOU6L/collage-43.png Card Of The Day - The Three of Wands (Reversed)… - It’s so lovely to dream of faraway places and make plans for the future, but you are where you need to be. Today, in this moment, try to stay in the here and now. There is so much you need to do in just this time and place, that to focus on a distant dream, might only make that dream even farther away from becoming a reality. So, one step at a time. What is right in front of you in this minute that needs your attention? What important life and career issues do you currently face and how might you take action to conquer them right now? This week, focus on the small, but crucial items that you have been avoiding by engaging in distractions of what is yet to be. Check them off that list. I promise your dream will be waiting for you and when you finish your list, you will be that much closer to the destiny your heart desires. “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.” - Eric Thomas The Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Tarot of the Magical Forest by Lo Scarabeo https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-chalices monthly 0.5 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616979190943-AXKOKF1SWJ7QC57NF7ZD/collage-42.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Chalices… - This week will bring opportunity your way, but that opportunity that will require a full emotional connection to the world around you and each moment you encounter. Tonight under the light of the moon, prepare yourself for the outpouring of the week by committing to staying open, no matter what comes your way. Like the water in a fountain, let your emotions dance and splash all around you, knowing that this release will allow you to shine and reflect the light of others in transformative ways. A catharsis is needed, so let it all rain down and don’t hold back. You will be rewarded if you do. “Just let go and fall like a little waterfall.” - Bob Ross The Ace of Chalices from the Prisma Visions Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616868321598-BY3FOJZC1DMKFF50F0C5/collage-41.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant… - The Hierophant returns - but this time, upright! Are you currently feeling a level of uncertainty in life?Who, in your life, has the power to inspire you? What knowledge do they hold that could help you advance? Look around you and identify a trusted advisor to fill in the blanks. There is a perfectly powerful person that has the answers you seek, so ask your questions. Be open and aware of the guidance available to you. Who knows, that person may find you with answers, before you even knew you had questions. Reaching out and seeking higher knowledge is a key element of what you truly need right now. There is someone in your orbit that would like to instill you with that knowledge and open doors to light your way. “Uncertainty is the prerequisite to gaining knowledge and frequently the result of it as well.” - Edith Hamilton The Hierophant from The Star Spinner Tarot Deck by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616782774642-YC9B2HKCKXMJ33PQ1LJX/Screenshot+2021-03-26+at+2.17.31+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands… - It’s been a big week that really found ways to push you outside of your comfort zone. Take a moment this weekend to celebrate yourself by reflecting on your growth, not just over the past week but within your year and even beyond. Go for a hike or do something fun that encourages introspection. Then use this time to honor yourself. Remember all those little things you accomplished - those things that scared you, but you did it anyway. Don’t forget the great big ones that hit you like a wave, but you just bravely surfed your way back to dry land. Recognize that you have truly leapt over a ton of hurdles thrown your way in your lifetime. Now revel in it! Rejoice in the truth of who you are and think of all the ways you can expand and grow into your future. Remain curious about your own potential which continues to sprout up and reach for the sky. “I celebrate myself and sing myself.” - Walt Whitman The Page of Wands from the Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616708515071-4XTGMSZXFJNVMGNHO9GG/IMG_3780.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man… - It’s a week of heavy hitting Major Arcana Cards! We are experiencing something big right now, aren’t we? Interesting that they seem to be cards that are pushing us out of our comfort zone. So, here we are floating through the week, asking ourselves those big questions. Where am I going? Where will I land? How do I stay afloat? Should I stay afloat? To the outside eye we are drifting through life, but we know none of this is free and easy and especially not in this current moment. Uncomfortable is the new normal here. But, when you find yourself upside down, how does this change your view on where you are going and how you might get there? It’s okay for us to hover in the atmosphere outside of who we are, but eventually we’ll need to come back to earth and hit the ground running. When we get there, let us all remember together, how fun it was to float alone in a time that we were never truly free. “And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh, no, no, no I'm a rocket man Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone.” - Elton John The Hanged Man from the 78 Tarot Astral Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616618956435-H0ORONEBQKYEWW02CDTN/collage-38.png Card Of The Day - Death… - It always feels heightened to pull this card, doesn’t it? I pulled it as a personal question regarding the fast pace in which my life is now moving. I drew it from my Rider/Waite/Smith Deck and something didn’t feel right. So, I searched online until I came across this image of the card. Do you feel the unnerving sense of drowning? Like the world is filling up all around you and you aren’t quite ready to swim? I know I feel it. Welp, let that feeling pull off your skin and reveal the change bursting out of your heart. Be vulnerable. Be uncomfortable. But, keep walking through it because there is no turning back. This is not a temporary transformational phase. The finality here is a springboard to a new beginning, so don’t fight it. Walk with these changes toward regrowth. You will feel this way until you truly accept that there is no turning back. “The girl you left drowning, she has become a mermaid.” - Suri Singh The Death Card - An Artists Rendering by Leilani Joy which you can find for purchase on Etsy! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-4 monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616554598026-DSI192R31B2Y0WDGB9GT/collage-37.png Card Of The Day - Temperance… - The waking world can feel frantic, but your dreamscape is what you would like it to be. Tonight, in your slumber, welcome a visitor that brings with them the full spectrum of the universe. They are there to calm you and help you connect to the balance that naturally exists all around you. Feel the easy blending of the natural elements all around you. See the night sky meet the sunrise and feel the water in your spirit flow like a river. Ask them what you need to know to truly feel one with the universe. The answer may surprise you - it may not be given in words. Listen with intention and you may remember pieces of it when you wake. Sweet dreams! “When we are asleep in this world, we are awake in another.” -Salvador Dali Temperance from The Luna Sol Tarot by Mike Medaglia https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616460025091-VL7WDV55TU7DQ4O0JW1U/collage-36.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant (Reversed)… - You’ve reached the moment when it’s time for you to trust that you have enough knowledge to just do the thing you’ve been studying. If you have been preparing a new skillset, you are ready. This is exciting, but can feel a little scary. You may still have more to learn, but you will only learn more by doing at this point, so what are you waiting for? Think of a toddler taking those first few steps or forming that first word - they’ve been training for those moments from birth. They may stumble or struggle to form the consonants, but if they don’t go for it, they will never advance and grow. Whatever that thing is you have dedicated your mind and spirit to, it’s time to take action. Spread your petals and blossom. Do it! “Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda The Hierophant from The Inner Goddess Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616357391196-XIGA2K3GKVGRR9DM0WZI/Screen+Shot+2021-03-21+at+4.08.30+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Cherish the moments when life feels like a delicious dream. You never know what is waiting on the horizon and while that can feel scary, it’s actually just the way of the universe. You have power over your fate, but only to a certain degree. The rest is influenced by ever changing, outside factors. I think we all have learned this over the past year or so?!? But, what you do have control of is your experience on this sometimes dizzying ride. Are you going to tighten up and fight it, or give in with wild abandon. In essence, will you cling to this ride with your eyes closed and your body bracing for impact or will you throw your arms up and trust that it will be thrilling - even the pieces that are completely unknown?!? There are so many ways to approach your current spin… The card on your left is an Art Nouveau interpretation of the Wheel - our beauty is gently gliding on that wheel blindfolded and blossoming. The card on your right is a rock interpretation with Steven Tyler commandeering the helm - “Dream On” friends! The choice is yours. “Throw your hands up in the air and celebrate life.” - Steven Tyler The Wheel of Fortune/Fate from Tarot Art Nouveau Deck by Lo Scarabeo and Kathy Zyduck’s Classic Rock Tarot Interpretation. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616189646388-EXNJRAU9YAY4788V3LRP/collage-35.png Card Of The Day - Page of Swords… - As we move into the weekend, think about all the gleeful ways you can work on who you want to be! Work can sometimes be play, depending on your mindset and work on self should always come with an element of fun. Cut through the chore of it and get to the playtime. Practice makes perfect, but what does “perfect” really mean to you? If you practice joyfully, how much faster might you advance toward your dreams? Whether you are focusing on a social skill, a work skill or a life skill, dedicate yourself with curious abandon and chuckle at your mistakes along the way. Beat away that shadow of doubt by just having more enjoyment in your endeavor. Life can feel like a circus, but if you are the sparkling sword thrower with sharp aim, no one will know what hit them when you flash your playful smile. “Anyway, life makes you do all kinds of circus, juggling and acrobatics. If you are well prepared, you can do it joyfully.” -Sadhguru The Page of Swords from 78 Tarot Carnival - Cirque du Tarot. Image by Kiri Ostergaard Leonard https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616093978621-G4UYI8PGK42675ICOIYW/collage-34.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands… - I am working with an exhilarating new deck that has a Fairytale twist to it and I couldn’t be more excited to pull one of my favorite characters for our card of the day! Those of you who know me well know about my deep love affair with Peter Pan. Peter is an interestingly dark character and his tale is not so transparent. His story, while fun on the surface, is incredibly complex. He will fearlessly and ruthlessly fight to achieve his dreams, even to the detriment of himself and his true intentions. Yes, it’s important for us all to hold on to our personal hopes and wishes right now. It may feel like we have to fight to keep our dreams alive as the universe conspires against us in so many ways, but sometimes it’s okay for dreams to evolve. Transformation is not the enemy, though it was to Peter. Stand up for what you believe in and hold your loved ones close. Defend your true intentions, not the idea of what you once thought was the goal. Oh, Peter, I adore you, but it is called NEVER land. “Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it.” - JM Barrie’s Peter Pan The Seven of Wands from The Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1616008681957-NT8RVWDDDPFX8D98GSXV/collage-33.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords… - It’s sort of an existential question, but ARE you being honest with yourself and with others? The universe is watching you and the truth will eventually find you. When you are withholding information or twisting the truth to suit your needs, you are doing yourself a disservice because this will eventually backfire. Also, if you don’t feel like you are being upfront and honest about your own personal capabilities or needs, you will never achieve the fulfillment you long for. Don’t cloud your life over with half-truths and deceit. That doubt will creep up on you when you least expect it. Even if you are unsure of things, bring it all into the light. You don’t have to have all of the answers all of the time, but if you pretend that you do and hide in the shadows you will never advance. Tell the truth, be authentic and come clean. I promise that unsure burden you carry with you will be lifted if you do. “The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away.” - Elvis Presley The Seven of Swords from The Steampunk Tarot by Barbara Moore and Aly Fell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615930627272-S201HJOJGADEBDZOY4VA/collage-32.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Wands (Reversed)… - You are fired up and feeling rebellious and defiant about something. What is it that has got you so agitated? Taking action right now feels like the only answer, but cool down first! Passion and outrage are great motivators, but only when they are connected to what you truly want and need. Take a step back - a pause and examine your true intentions first. There might be a better, more reasonable way to go about this. And, why would you want to complicate a situation that is more easily dealt with than you thought? Slow down, take a breath and take a moment to cool off. That passion might be better directed somewhere else!!! “Whoever is able to anger you is able to control you.” - Lamine Pearlheart The Knight of Wands (Reversed) from The International Icon Tarot by Robin Ator https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-and-temperance monthly 0.5 2021-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615842823406-79Z8GZIKVWBWXH0AJMG8/collage-31.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords and Temperance… - Mondays can be very difficult! Do you already feel overwhelmed by what this week holds for you? It’s okay to take some time for yourself! In fact, I encourage you to set a relaxed tone for yourself by setting some guidelines and boundaries on your own behalf. If you want to maintain balance and wellness, sometimes you have to fight for it. Try taking a look at your week and scheduling in some nap time or reserving time with a loved one. Think of restorative activities you can plan for yourself - activities that will mindfully connect you to the things in life you love. Unplug that phone for an hour or two if you need to and shut down that computer. Whatever is pending can wait til you are ready. If you start each day with anxiety, you will never work to your full potential anyway - so make yourself a priority! If you want to take a FULL Mental Health Day - DO IT! You are allowed and you deserve it. Emotional balance and wellbeing is a right, not a luxury. “It all begins with you. If you don’t care for yourself, you will not be strong enough to take care of anything in life.” - Leon Brown The Four of Swords - Artist’s Rendering from Paje by Night and Temperance - The Star Spinner’s Tarot by Trungles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-cups-reversedfive-of-cups-reversedfive-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615751983724-5QSPH6P5VXRR3ZJSOFWK/collage-30.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Cups (Reversed)…Five of Cups (Reversed)…Five of Pentacles… - Do you find yourself constantly feeling let down? Maybe you are even more than disappointed because you also feel left out, pushed aside, unseen and unheard?!? Time to shift your perspective, my friend. You can’t always expect others to be as open, honest and forthright as you are. The more you expect the best, the more you may find yourself feeling the worst. Also, look closer at the people in your life that you feel hold the most importance to you. They may not be capable of living up to your expectations. Everyone has their own way of operating and their own unique baggage. If they cannot fill your soul, it doesn’t mean they do not want to try. You get to decide if this makes them worth your time or not. BUT, maybe ease up a bit, before you cut them loose - recognize that your personal expectations of them might make it impossible for them to be for you who they truly mean to be. By allowing for human fallacy, you just might find some common ground. “Accept the fact that some people didn’t intend to let you down. Their best is just less than you expected.” - Thema Davis The Knight of Cups (Reversed) - The 5 of Cups (Reversed) - The 5 of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615671658983-WQEE72T0AJH81YGBS16W/collage-29.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups… - How about a little love on a Saturday evening?!? If you are open to it, the opportunity is there for you to start something that will emotionally fulfill you. Could be meeting a new someone special. Could be rekindling an old flame. Could be that you are just connecting with your partner on a deeper level. If you open your heart without fear or doubt, and really commit yourself to that feeling of love, you will be rewarded with an outpouring of emotions that will fill your soul with goodness! See if you can be a little sweeter tonight. Ready yourself for the wellspring of admiration that you truly deserve. “Let your love be overflowing from your heart…let it spill out from your heart and touch the floor of tears…Let it pave its way through all odds…Let love be a hashtag, not in social status, but through your life.” - Ananya Battacharjee Ace of Cups from the Joie de Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-3 monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615599567337-YN0NBO0HKL4MDI1NOP33/collage-28.png Card Of The Day - The World… - Happy Day! Happy Night! But, truthfully, all day I’ve felt a little down. You see, this is the anniversary of the shut down of life as we had known it. All day I’ve been haunted by the memory of an initiation into a whole new way of living and the scary dark days that accompanied this great change. So, tonight I decided to ask the deck, “What next? What can we expect moving forward from this one year anniversary of the end of the world?!?” My answer from the deck - The World! There is no greater affirmation to the idea that we ARE starting a journey to move forward. Slowly we can begin to welcome back pieces of ourselves and each other that we have had to bury away for so long. And I can’t help but notice that the 21st card of the majors is coming to us in 2021 as a message of what we can now look forward to, at what I believe is the true start of our new year!!! Get vaccinated. Open your heart and mind, strip away all doubt and fear, embrace vulnerabilities and get ready to embrace each other. We are going to be reunited in a joyful dance under the stars and the sun this year!!! Say hello to our new world. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” - Susan Sontag A collection of World Cards by various incredible Artists and Designers! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615498062031-KIWLC40TO3EYXX8BZI3T/collage-27.png Card Of The Day - Five of Cups… - Pull up your skirt and tear out your hair, but don’t you dare cry over spilled martinis. Yes, it’s disappointing and hard to accept that all of that deliciousness is gone in an instant, but you are making such a fuss that you are missing what is still there! Seriously, compose yourself and start the business of getting yourself unstuck. Open your eyes and savor what you DO have waiting for you…whether it’s vodka or gin. Don’t be blinded by focusing on the negative - grab those two glasses and double fist in style. Sometimes life doesn’t go exactly as you planned, but if you dwell in the disappointment, you miss out on all of the fun, so pull it together and start drinking. I’ll take mine extra dirty. “It takes 44 facial muscles to frown, but only 3 to suck down a martini.” - Two Drunk Ladies The Five of Cups from The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and Paul Kepple https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615422198878-2XT6ZO0O75KK2BKIV17X/collage-26.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Money eludes you. It’s nice to believe that if you had more of it, life would all come together just the way you want. But, it isn’t that simple. Sure, it’s soothing to be embraced by luxury, but do you actually need money to cultivate that feeling? And, if you had all of that money, would you be satisfied or would you feel like it was never enough? Maybe the first step to financial Freedom is showing gratitude for all of the things you DO have? Maybe it’s time to accept that more money might not solve all of your problems. In fact, it could complicate things in ways you hadn’t thought about. Be realistic and practical. Accept that your financial situation is manageable, if you change your perspective about it. You are more than what is in your wallet or savings account. Letting go of your need for money just might invite more money in. “Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” - Norman Vincent Peale The Queen of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and Mark Evans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-4 monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615326112362-W089PS7YH6NR2QM9ZLFY/Screenshot+2021-03-09+at+4.36.32+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - Feeling a little bit lost? Nothing more magical than pulling The Star Card as an answer to your listlessness. Traditionally, this card promises a moment of cleansing and restorative energy, but what more can be explored within the healing light of the Star? I have always loved the idea that you can use the stars to navigate - steering your personal vessel into port based on the guidance of the night sky can mean so many things. If you truly are feeling off-course, take a minute tonight to look to the sky. Ask the celestial energy of the universe to help guide you in a direction. Lasso your heart to a swirling beam of light and know that to be found you may need to look beyond the obvious and connect more to the ethereal. Sometimes the answers are not palpable. We are all made of stardust, after all. “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” - Vincent Van Goh The Star Card from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615229570401-WLWTSW52BKE19UUOJL82/collage-25.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - It’s International Women’s Day and I asked the cards what might be the best way to celebrate. Eight of Swords is an unusual card to pop up as a celebratory suggestion, but when you really think about what is being celebrated, it does make sense. Take a moment today to remember all the manners in which, we as women, have been tied down, held back, minimized, infantilized, fetishized and dismissed. Being a woman can often feel like a trap, but nevertheless, we persisted! Our mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and beyond have had to fight to be treated with equality and respect. They paved a path for us to tear off our blindfolds and untie the binds that threatened to hold us back. Achievements without obstacles are affirming , but overcoming bias, disrespect and disadvantages to achieve great things that’s downright transcendent. In celebration of women today, take a moment to honor your own rebellious spirit by thanking those warriors that came before you and the ones that still walk proudly along side you- defiant and strong. “After all those years as a woman hearing, ‘not thin enough, not pretty enough, not smart enough, not this enough, not that enough,’ almost overnight I woke up one morning and thought, ‘I am enough.’” –Anna Quindlen “A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” –Coco Chanel The Eight of Swords from Bad Girl Tarot by Katie Skelly https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615152134356-4OVN0IPQALOA5JP3ZSCW/IMG_3702.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Cups (Reversed)… - A dear friend was feeling a little anxious today and asked me to pull a card for suggestions on how to deal with that anxiety. I must admit, I have had a fair amount of nervous worry creeping in lately as well…so, I pulled this one with the hope that the deck would have the power to quell those disquiet jitters. We should not let our emotions overwhelm us. Dwelling on the feelings we have will prove to be overwhelming and harmful and, really, what is the point? Take action and if you feel like you cannot take action yet on that which is haunting your spirit, take a walk instead. Do something that will allow for you to disconnect from the internal spiral that only wants to drag you down. Launch an activity - something that will get you out of your head and heart and make you feel invigorated and alive. Take action now - don’t wait! “Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.” - Walter Anderson The Queen of Cups (Reversed) from The Lotus Tarot Deck by Angie https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1615065599789-TLLHE5FID9DC769R0LA9/collage+%281%29.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands (Reversed)… - Where are you rushing off to? I know you feel like motion is action, but there are so many colors to experience where you are. Slow yourself and open your senses to what is available in the here and now and you may be surprised by the vividness of this experience that you were about to fly right past. You deserve to absorb some of what is being offered in the moment. In fact, the beauty and energy of the moment may serve to fuel your journey down the line. Take a breath, take your time and take what you need from this day - this hour - this minute - this second. The beauty of life swirls around you like a technicolor dream…with every heartbeat….right where you are. “Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” - Eddie Cantor The Eight of Wands (Reversed) rendering for The 78 Tarot by Aja Trier https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614998550381-XOOC8QB1ZSHT0A2SDV41/collage-24.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… - Sometimes decision making feels like a trap. With an overwhelming amount of options, how can you be sure you are making the right choice? Right now, you may feel a little like you are drowning in a sea of options. This isn’t a bad thing! In order to really begin the work of what needs to be done, you MUST select one - a direction, a path, an action to take. The emotional weight of this hovering decision is bearing down on you. But, what if you could remove that weight? Imagine you have a magic button that drains the sea of emotion which swells all around you. Now see those options for what they truly are - ways to advance and move forward in your life. Honestly, any of them will do, so long as you dedicate yourself to it. It’s not as difficult as you are making it… Just choose - you will figure out the rest as you go! “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” - Michelle Obama The Seven of Cups from the Luna Sol Tarot Deck by Mike Medaglia https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614886224001-ZJXEUAO5Z2LAA341VIXX/Screenshot+2021-03-04+at+2.26.52+PM+%281%29.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands… - You are on your way, but adversity is always close on your trail. Expect conflict. Walk directly into it, despite your fear and hesitation. I know it currently feels like you cannot see what is above you and the ground is incredibly far away, but you must keep climbing. This ladder you have built yourself feels rickety, but it’s constructed with passion and will lead you to possibilities you have yet to dream up. You have the determination and perseverance to deal with any conflict that creeps in, so don’t look down - just keep climbing. This is just a momentary patch of uncertainty. You will conquer this and find your way into the clouds. And when you get there, the view will be worth it. “You can’t fall if you don’t climb, but there’s no joy in living your whole life on the ground.” -Unknown The Seven of Wands - Artist’s Rendering from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614389573368-W62WRQASF5OX5ODX79LK/collage-23.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords (Reversed)… - You are someone who likes to feel in control. You prefer to take charge, think out a plan and stick to it, but maybe you need to let go in order to transform? Chaos and uncertainty can bring great clarity and force you to grow. Tonight, as you dream, dream not of flying but floating. Drifting slowly out of the sky like a a stray feather billowing in the wind. Free fall and allow the wind to take you on an unexpected journey. Sound scary to you? It’s only a dream and you may discover losing control is actually a really exciting feeling that you will crave in waking life. Step off your throne - be free. Let go and lighten up… “She was like a feather. Strong enough to fall without breaking, light enough to fly and soft enough to tickle your spine.” - Isha Shelkey Queen of Swords (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Grace P. Fong for Hive Galleries https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614211612913-NZASCNCL20X1L5ECCQ1K/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles (Reversed)… - Open your eyes! That sun is rising…not setting! You are on your way to recovery. Follow that glowing light to the path that will lead you out of that darkness. This is a new dawn, so walk into it with hope and don’t look back or shield your eyes. Feel the warmth of those glorious rays on your face and ready yourself to receive the love of the universe. This is a path to recovery and recovery is rarely easy, so take it slow. But, the sun that is rising is rising within you. Welcome it. Do the work and you will achieve that recovery you need and desire. Shine true. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucious The Five of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Druid Craft Tarot by Phillip Carr-Gomm and Will Worthington https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614128749067-FYPVOLSXHNJUKZ8ZB2ZE/collage-22.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… - Imagine that in your mind there is a forest. And, in this forest there is a cozy nook where possibility is just beginning to sprout up toward the sky. What tiny sprig do you have within, slowly pushing its way toward the sun? Recognize this stretching upward as an act of defiance against the larger trees trying to drown out the light. Notice how the universe sends help to guide this notion or new idea toward the sky. Tonight when you dream rest in this cozy nook beside your tiny new dream and surrounded by those woodland helpers. Feel the long blades of grass surround you in safety and be grateful for the possibility that grows within. Ask this sprouting prospect what kind of care it needs from you to blossom in your waking life. When you wake, it’s time to start nurturing all of the possibility that dwells within. Sweet dreams! “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” - Margaret Drabble The Ace of Wands from The Oak Ash and Thorn Tarot Deck by Stephanie Burrows and Adam Oehlers https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1614016020111-S7TEZV6BENAVOQ72ILM1/collage-21.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords (Reversed)… - There are certain aspects of your life that you can feel are coming to a close. In fact, you are more than eager to walk away, but is it really time to go? There may be more here - a few things left unsaid or undone before you can truly free yourself and move on. So, WAIT! I know you feel ready, but what else is there that needs resolving? Take a closer look and be willing to give just a little more of yourself, so you can be sure you won’t have any residual energy hanging on as you drift into a new chapter. Closure and how you say goodbye is sometimes hard, but can be just as important as leaving it all behind. Make sure you have tied up any loose ends and don’t be surprised if you discover that what you are letting go of deserves your honor, love and respect as you say “so long!” “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - Winnie The Pooh Ten of Swords (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613918413800-HIJRT5IKBUOMD3ZD8I3O/collage-19.png Card Of The Day - Page of Pentacles (Reversed)… - You’ve been a little wild in your spending. Sometimes it’s ok, even necessary, to treat yourself, but you may be taking it a little too far. It’s time to get curious about your finances and purposeful regarding your spending. Before you throw that ATM or Credit Card down, ask yourself, “Do I actually need this? Will this thing truly bring me joy?” I know it can be scary, but sit down and draw up a personal budget and take a look at those statements that you’ve been avoiding. This information will be a guide map for you going forward. Knowledge and a financial plan can be key in conquering all that life throws at you. Prepare yourself. Start small. Let’s call this Spendthrift Sunday and all take a moment to get clear on our habits - this will be a start to finding that financial freedom we all long for! “A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the “what-ifs” of life.” - Suze Orman Page of Pentacles (Reversed) from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613850588254-UISE5JE4XL669H4S0ER4/collage-18.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands… - Hey! It’s time for you to simplify and start fresh. You have been on a long journey and along the way you have collected so much baggage….Wayyy too much. All of these responsibilities, obligations, projects, ideas and labors may all be worthy of your attention, but you have so much on your plate now, where do you even begin? And, you know it’s true - you feel the burden and you sense the darkness. Lay it all down, and examine it clearly in the light. Clear your head. Which of this is truly servicing you? Clarity will allow you to start new with more a more specific direction and you will love the way the sun feels on your face! “These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” - Najwa Zebian The Ten of Wands from The Steampunk Tarot Deck by Charissa Drengsen https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613758662703-84RBGHU4WG1OVNMZ00L3/View+recent+photos-5.png Card Of The Day - Six of Cups… - Imagine you can travel through space and time and you venture back in years to meet your younger self. Where do you find them? On the playground? In your old room, playing? In school crafting a piece of art for the refrigerator? What would you say to your younger self? How would you approach them? What might the child you were say to you? Just suppose you could gift them with something - what do you think you would give them that would enrich their journey through life? Now imagine you present them with this thing or feeling or advice and they take it with glee, but it’s time to leave and return to the here and now. As you come back to the current you, what do you now have? What have you learned from your younger self and how does this new gift fill your spirit so many years later? “The truth is, of course, is that there is no real journey. We are all arriving and departing at the same time.” - David Bowie 6 of Cups from Bowie’s Star Man Tarot by Davide De Angelis (Inspired by the artwork he created for David Bowie) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613672229888-2ZGYHH3DHW7EK4HAP23U/collage-17.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords… - Sometimes it’s impossible to let go of the hurt and pain you’ve been dealt and, that’s ok. Letting go isn’t always the answer. “Forgive and forget” sounds nice, but can be laborious and quite difficult. Anguish and distress can consume you, but eventually you have to find someway of managing it. Your determination to “weather that storm” becomes a testament to who you are. Sometimes the affliction you have faced changes who you are in surprising and uplifting ways. You grow stronger, more aware and more open to new possibilities. This is quite different than holding on to it…this means you have conquered it by accepting it and allowing it to transform you for the better. In this case, shouldn’t you honor that hurt? Make no apologies - wear it with pride. “Pain makes you stronger. Tears make you braver and heartbreak makes you wiser.” - Many wise people The Three of Swords - Artist’s Rendering by Celeste Groenewald https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613610037878-Z0K0COE5CYGN6Y0ZXV67/collage-16.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune… - Life has its ups and downs, but do you ever feel like there is someone watching over you as you swirl? It’s possible there is a divine force guiding you as you weave a your way through the maze, even if you don’t see them. It’s reassuring when, after going through something tumultuous, you find it was all for a reason and a greater lesson emerges that propels you forward. Are you crafting this, or do you have the guidance of the universe gently whispering the way? Tonight before bed ask the stars if you can meet your guide when you dream. How will they appear to you? Where shall you meet? What will they say? You better start writing down questions! Maybe they won’t say anything at all, but you will feel supported by their presence. Maybe it will put you at ease and ready you for your next big spin. Oh! I can’t wait to hear about it! “All around you there are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.” - Grandmother Willow from Pocohontas The Wheel of Fortune from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi and Kwon Shin https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-3 monthly 0.5 2021-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613511588118-9JXBPAWE2BYON29PJIYR/IMG_3611.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands… - Hey, Warrior - You have been in this fight for a while, standing your ground and weathering the storm. Your passion and drive has bolstered your resolve and you now understand just how resilient you are. But, as the storm lifts, what do you see out there in the distance? What new adventure awaits? You’ve proven to yourself that you are a survivor, but don’t you long to be a thriver? The time is coming for you to advance. Be sure to take all of that passion, resolve and strength with you as you charge into the unknown of your potential. No fear, my friend - no fear. “The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path.” - Richard Strozzi-Heckler Nine of Wands - Illustrated by En Tze https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-3-of-pentacles-reversed-into-the-king-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613429202077-G0CVM3NPYEB5T0WIDO65/collage-15.png Card Of The Day - The 3 of Pentacles (Reversed) into the King of Wands… - There is a collaborative project in your life that needs your full attention. The group dynamic isn’t quite working the way you had hoped and all of the ideas, though very good ideas, are just not fusing. You have the power and the passion to step in and take charge! You also have a skillset or perspective that is needed to make the project successful. Declare yourself the leader, even if you must do it unofficially to maintain the camaraderie. Your teammates look up to you and they will follow your lead and, let’s face it, they need all the help they can get! You have the power to drive the project toward success. The start of this week is a good time to step in and own it. “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them toward a certain goal.” - Walt Disney The Three of Pentacles (Reversed) and The King of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-amp-the-ace-of-wands monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613321760126-LHJH8HGVTV8P6BXNGLPN/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - The Sun &amp; The Ace of Wands… - Happy Valentine’s Day! This is a holiday that can make many feel excluded and unwanted. Share love today any way you can and everywhere you go. Chocolate, roses and cards are nice but there are other ways of sending your message of love. A sunny smile goes a long way. An unexpected phone call can definitely warm the heart. A hug or even a masked elbow bump can delight. A simple conversation and the willingness to listen is pure love. Be kind, warm and compassionate to all you encounter. Guarantee you will feel the love you give come back to you threefold. “Do not chase love, choose love. Do not need love, share love. Do not fear love, embrace love. Do not seek love, become love.” - Creig Crippen The Sun and The Ace of Wands from The Valentine’s Day Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613235290973-MYKQO9XX6JZ32MLBQT51/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Wands (Reversed)… - As a reader, I often get the question, “What can I do to invite love?” While the deck sometimes has a very specific answer for the querent, there is usually an overriding theme for all: “Know thyself”. We’ve all heard that insight about how you cannot love or be loved if you don’t love yourself, well, I don’t believe this to be true. We all go through ups and downs, experience high levels of self-love and self-confidence that can shift situationally and with time. This is normal and ok. But, knowing who you are - your beliefs, values and what you stand for will allow for you to attract the right person in. That person should love you in times of soaring self-love and in times of plummeting self-doubt, because they love the core of who you are. Queen of Wands (Reversed) invites you to take a moment today to check in with your personal power and knowledge of self. Your inner compass and an understanding of what drives you to grow and expand can and will make you a magnet for your personal brand of love. What are you ready to invite in, based on who you are? “Knowing others is intelligence; Knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power” - Lao-Tzu The Queen of Wands (Reversed) - Artist’s Rendering by Celia Favorite https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-cups monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613154875358-CNVB4IISVBRXDN3KADGX/View+recent+photos-4.png Card Of The Day - Page of Cups… - And, the cups keeps appearing!!! Page of Cups evokes that first love/new love feeling - the idea that you have found a treasure to be explored and deciphered and all at once, you have all of the answers but know nothing at all! When you meet someone new that you instantly click with, it can feel like a world of possibilities has been opened. You may become cautiously entranced and delighted as you dance into the shiny, new emotions you encounter. It’s true, that the start of things is always magical, especially when you are open to them without fear or judgement. Discovering a new love is one of only times in life that nervous butterflies feel right and being completely lost can excite you. In what other avenues of your life can you channel this energy? First Love/new love euphoria can be useful in many other life situations you encounter. Think of ways to bring this bliss to your every day routines. Magic is everywhere - I promise. “The way you feel when you kiss them for the first time. Like fire within your bones. Like your soul has returned to the water. Like every part of you that came from a dead star is alive again.” - Nikita Gill Page of Cups from The Robin Wood Tarot by Robin Wood, The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan & Artist’s Rendering by Kaitlin Mills https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1613070666753-MZAAQKV1R9BMSAUCU3JY/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - King of Cups… - It’s not surprising to me that at the moment I decide I want to ask the deck about love, all of these cups come swimming to the surface! King of Cups presents today to remind us that emotional life, especially in love, can be quite delicate and unpredictable. If we are to master it, we’ll need to take ownership of our emotional effect on others. In a true flow of give and take, we all must navigate the murkiness and rockiness of emotions to ensure our loved ones feel safe, despite the onslaught of waves. With the right person, you will always wear your heart on your sleeve and reassure them that you can be a balm in stormy weather. Think about the reliable fluidity you bring to the relationship and how that person depends on you to go with their ebb and flow. Are they doing the same for you? Be the person you want them to be - flexible, buoyant and leading from the heart. “Love was like the waves in the sea, gentle and good sometimes, rough and terrible at others, but that it was endless and stronger than the sky and earth and everything in-between.” - Veronica Rossi The King of Cups - Artist’s Rendition for The Slow Tarot - Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612996588831-7U16J0H1MPVU0TVPIY59/View+recent+photos-3.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups… - In our continued exploration of love through the cards, tonight we pulled the Eight of Cups. Sometimes the best gift you can give someone you deeply love is to just walk away. There are those moments in a relationship (with friend, colleague, family or lover), when that dreaded feeling of doubt in the gut takes over and you know that it is not going to work out as you initially hoped. If you stay, or delay the inevitable, it will only breed more toxicity and make it worse for both you and them. If you truly love them and love yourself, you will walk away and trust that if they are meant to be a part of your life and you a part of theirs, that you will find each other again in one form or another. This can feel like defeat and you may be shrouded in sadness and disappointment, but you are both actually winning. Think of how you have changed each other and how you’ve grown together. That will stay with you always, no matter where you roam. Tonight, before you fall asleep, take a moment to recall those lost loves and wish them peace and happiness, wherever they may be. “You can love them, forgive them, want good things for them, but still move on without them.” - Mandy Hale Eight of Cups from the Practical Magic Starter Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612894580128-IKNSTS2GX99JDUZ5EJZZ/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - The Devil… - Love can be dark and dangerous. Have you ever had a love that pushed your limits and boundaries in ways that thrilled you - a person that you craved so deeply that you couldn’t see straight? Remember that urgency to be so close you couldn’t breathe or think? This is a love that feels bad and good all at the same time. Some might call it lust, but that’s almost dismissive, isn’t it? A dark connection might not be built to last, but it is undeniable love. Think about the dalliances of your past. What were the delicious and savage elements of who they were that drew you in and made your pulse boil? What did your own spirit love about their unpredictable energy and how did those juicy features fill your soul? Perhaps there is something to be explored here, within. What lies in the shadow of these past, deviant loves could ignite personal change for you in the present. They were, after all, a reflection of your own desires. “I will not have you without the darkness that hides within you. I will not let you have me without the madness that makes me. If our demons cannot dance, neither can we.” - Nikita Gill The Devil from Bad Bitches Tarot by Ethony and Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-3 monthly 0.5 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612818759237-OPI5S8GGWPY3W70DOP5U/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - The Six Of Cups… - Do you remember a time when love was simple and innocent? When connecting with another person felt easy and natural? Maybe you don’t, because you didn’t know there was any other way in those moments. Our younger selves connect without fear and restriction. We meet people in early life that we allow to make a lasting impression on our hearts. Who were those people to you? Remember the smallest acts of sharing and kindness and honor how they shaped you. This was pure love. Can you reconnect with someone from your past that was this to you? It might be worth it, as that shared energy never really goes away and you have the power to uniquely lift each other up - a kind of deep, knowing connection to innocence and each other. When we are young, love can be an abstract concept, but it is undeniably there, shaping who we are. Rekindle that kind of love… “There are things about your childhood that you hold on to, because they were so much a part of you. The places you went, the people you knew.” - The Wonder Years Six of Cups from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-2 monthly 0.5 2021-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612724706349-S00OSN2XW2V6WAVSANLD/IMG_3521.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles… - In staying with our theme of real and true love, let’s examine our card of the day - the Seven of Pentacles. The myth of fairy tales and rom-coms would have us all believe that love hits you like a flash out of the dark, knocks you off your feet and makes your life instantly marvelous. And, after that moment, you live happily ever after. WTF?!? You and I, we both know this isn’t a reality. Real love can come out of the blue, but can also develop over time and with great care. Once you have it - and let’s face it, you always have it in your life (friends, family, even pets qualify) - you must nurture it and work hard to strengthen it each and every moment of your life. If you put in the work, you may be rewarded…but there are never any guarantees. Sometimes the union that you are trying to grow, just refuses to respond. It can wither or drift away, no matter how strongly you dedicate yourself to its success. But, it might also thrive and multiply in ways you hadn’t expected, bringing with it safety, security, fresh energy and abundant magic. Take a moment today to examine your relationships with those you love. What can you do to help them prosper and bloom? “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get. Only with what you are expecting to give - which is EVERYTHING!” - Katharine Hepburn The Seven of Pentacles from Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612643732876-URXDKV59JX2XTQ6XFSCC/IMG_3510.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles… - Sorry for all of the hearts surrounding this card but, as we draw closer to Valentines Day, I am interested in examining the cards I draw through the rose colored lenses of love. Sounds a little corny, but not that commercial style love that gets crammed down our throats through rom-coms and romance novels - real, true love that exists outside of the fairy tale dreams of princes. Let’s get real about the Five of Pentacles. Today, see if you can step outside of your comfort zone enough to be kind in a new and inclusive way. We all know what it feels like to be an outsider - that awkward loneliness of never feeling like you belong. If you recognize that this is a reality for someone in your life - change it! Be the person that steps in and helps them in a way that makes them feel included, accepted and loved. To invite someone in that feels left out, secluded and unappreciated is an undeniable way to exude love. Do it!!!! I think you might be surprised at how it changes your perspective - not just about them, but about the world. “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” - Steve Marboldi The Five o Pentacles from The Gay Tarot by Lee Bursten https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-3 monthly 0.5 2021-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612542423916-PTIUG3GW2E0RDQPNVNG2/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - The Star… - Today is a day to be renewed. Clear away those dark thoughts and cleanse your psyche. Be vulnerable in a way that makes you feel renewed. Restore your faith in your own positive thinking and welcome hope into your heart. You have felt so weighed down, but you know that all of this was only in your mind. If you start to feel those negative thoughts creep back in, find a way to calm yourself and rise above it all with clarity. Release yourself. Give yourself the space you need heal. Your true nature is luminescent. Let your light shine. “Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.” -Katrina Mayers The Star - Cleansing us of Eight of Swords, 9 of Swords and 5 of Swords - Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2021-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612469058232-U2ZJWGOUT1NEVUMUCL59/View+recent+photos-2.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords… - Hmmmmm…. I am not surprised at the amount of swords we are seeing this week. There is a certain heaviness of thought plaguing us this week - a rawness, a cloudiness. Do you feel it like I do? I hope you don’t, but if you do, remember this: even when the dark shroud circles and you feel like a prisoner in your own mind, you will be aided by a companion who is close by. Allow the warmth of their heart to guide you out of this self-imposed trap. Let the light of their spirit illuminate a path you hadn’t yet seen - a path to hope where there is a promise of better days. No matter how great your thorny thoughts loom and swirl around you, allow yourself to see that kindred spirit hovering - they are waiting to lead you back to your true self. You are protected. You are loved. “Look hard enough and you will always find light.” - Rachel Scott The Eight of Swords from Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612387355347-TWBZTGPJQRWBO3BYDOXU/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess (Reversed)… - There are just those days when we don’t feel connected to our own power and intuition. And this is likely one of those days. Enthusiasm may be low and inspiration is hard to find. Motivation? Forget about it. It’s ok to feel a little muted. Don’t make any big decisions today and don’t engage in emotional discourse that requires a deeper connection. There are wires within you that have become unplugged. Lay low, embrace the blah-ness and blame it on the Mercury Retrograde. Allow yourself the freedom of doing and feeling nothing. Soon, your inner wisdom and passion will re-emerge and you’ll be reinvigorated by that magic you hold within. “Let your mind and heart rest. The world will not stop spinning for you, but you will catch up. Take a rest.” - Cynthia Go High Priestess (Reversed) from The Muse Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords-reversed-2 monthly 0.5 2021-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612293920012-HP7A1Y77BFP81REGB6H5/collage-2.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords (Reversed)… - You are flying fierce and wild, surrounded by clouds and with navigation equipment on the fritz. When you set out on this journey, your intentions were clear and true, but your circumstances have gone a bit haywire. Below you the rocky mountains loom as your plane bounces and sputters. By staying on this scattered path, you could be lost for a long time. Take a minute to steady your thoughts. Clear and rational thinking will ground you enough that you can re-chart your course. Breathe, connect to the steadiness of your heartbeat and calm the spirit to find clarity of mind. Don’t try to fight the turbulence. Take control of your actions and steer yourself to a better destination. “When in doubt, hold your altitude. No one has ever collided with the sky.” - Old Pilot Sayings, Rules of the Air The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from Steampunk Tarot by Barbara Moore & Aly Fell https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612220727904-UY2UVJSYRNN64JEKI5RH/collage.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Swords… - You are in the heart of a blizzard. Allow the fluffy snowflakes to blanket your emotional life in a way that brings your intellect to the forefront. Freeze out any drop of feeling and get focused. It’s not icy to know, understand and take control of all that is happening in your life. Keen awareness and cool decisiveness are your best tools to chart a new path through the snow. Let your brainpower lead the way toward the highest version of you. Declare your power and ascend to your throne. By seeing the world around you with clarity of mind, you will begin to own your own potential as you claim your true destiny. “No matter how hard we try to ignore it, the mind always knows truth and wants clarity.” - Tony Morrison The Queen of Swords from Couture Tarot by Megan Skinner https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-cards-for-the-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2021-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612137830391-MGIOQYJE54FYHH3KMULR/View+recent+photos.png Card Of The Day - Two Cards for the Week Ahead… - Get ready for an internal, royal standoff this week. There will be a confrontation between your determined inner-child and your know-it-all drama queen morality! You have a desire to grow, learn, explore and expand, but you also have an understanding of life and emotional baggage that conflicts with this spirit. It’s true, you have gained a wealth of knowledge through your past emotional experiences. You’ve grown based on the trials and tribulations that you have survived! However, do not let your emotions strangle the ideas and creative longing you have within! Perhaps, it’s time for your Queen to ease up and for your Page to grow up, so they can meet somewhere in-between?!? Your inner-child will rebel and your emotional compass may need to change direction. So, be ready to feel all the feels as you work your way through this, but expect a big and positive return! “Hold the hand of the child that lives within your soul. For this child, nothing is impossible!” - Paulo Coelho Page of Wands and Queen of Cups - Ryder/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1612040798226-H2CLUDHG80LSYKAXDTJG/View+recent+photos-5.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Pentacles… - Wealth, abundance, fulfillment and harmony are all things that come to mind when you pull the Ten of Pentacles. It can represent completion and success in the the suit we generally associate with material gain. But, what I love most about this card is just how the image at the forefront speaks of wealth - family, togetherness, joy and sharing of love are the primary themes at play. Today, take a moment to explore what wealth and success truly mean to you. What defines achievement and how much do material things actually factor in for you? It’s an interesting idea to explore and one that the card urges you to consider. What or who fulfills you? And how much of it or them do you already enjoy? The answers may surprise you. “Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Ten of Pentacles - Artist’s Drawing by Shushila Burgess for Tarot of the Younger Self https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-cards-for-the-in-between monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611950537142-KDFB72ASXAMH7EF45HZE/collage-14.png Card Of The Day - Three Cards for the “In-between”… - I recently had a session with a client in which we explored options and ideas for a time they referred to as “the in-between” or “the intermission”. It’s funny, we all have those moments that feel this way and this current pandemic has become an uncertain intermission for so many of us. I asked one of my decks about this “in-between” and three cards popped out (I was only trying for one, but the deck had a lot to say). In this pause between passion and thought, our direction has been refocused undoubtedly inward as we all strive to refresh and restart. While it may seem like we are at a stand still, when you really examine that “in-between” there has been so much joy, love, celebration, collaboration and growth. Perhaps we needed this more than anything - an “intermission” to take it all in and rediscovery the harmony that life wants for us. How will you honor and celebrate all of the missing fire that surfaced for you during this time? What does togetherness now mean for you? “Maybe the good stuff isn’t ahead or behind us. Maybe it’s somewhere in-between. Right in the midst of this moment here and now.” - Jeff Goins The 9 of Wands (Reversed), The 4 of Wands, The 10 of Swords (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611855547201-BAD8ERFMDEEP4ERHBSZG/collage-13.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords… - Okay, so, the Ten of Swords is giving you the hard truth - a little tough love. Wake up and look around - you cannot stay here. You are done with this and the universe has sent you clear and painful signs. It’s time to move on. The more you distract yourself from the reality of your situation, the bigger the wound will be as you extract yourself from its grip. It’s time to put down the phone and recognize that you are at the end of something. Scary, yes, but also exciting. Starting a new chapter can be thrilling in ways you haven’t imagined. Take notice and get to it! “The end of one chapter is just a beginning. Read on - the best is yet to come!” - Susan Gale The Ten of Swords from the Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611793009314-WMOT7D6SZHNVBD66UYJ7/collage-12.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups - Reversed… - Don’t stifle your feelings! Speak up and speak out - share your opinions, your desires and your needs. It will feel scary, but it will also relieve a great burden and allow you to blossom. It might seem to you like it won’t make a difference, but it will. Open yourself up to sharing the reservoir of emotions you hold within and you will be opening yourself to a world of new possibility. So, don’t hold back - let it all out! “To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself IS the reason.” -Ai Weiwei Ace of Cups (Reversed) from the Art Nouveau Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611704896684-AQXLUCTPNBACC5HRH2L6/View+recent+photos-4.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed… - The anxiety and turmoil you have been experiencing is starting to lift! Tonight, when you are just about to drift off, see if you can imagine the residual traces of doubt leaving your pores and slowly evaporating into the night air. Ask your dreams to send you a message of what is coming to take its place and allow yourself to give in to the tugging of the dark, night air. There are new possibilities to be captured in your visions and musings during slumber. What is your psyche trying to convey? Intuition is sneaky and sometimes needs to be caught off guard. Collect these pieces of you. Write them down when you return to your bed in the morning from that other world. See if you can bring these elements into your waking life for new inspiration. Manifest the unseen magic within. “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it” - Roald Dahl The Moon (Reversed) from The Deadly Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-cards-for-balance monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611585731198-1G5SJ6FO68RL6DQW4B9R/collage-9.png Card Of The Day - Four Cards for Balance… - How can we best find balance this week? I decided to pull a card, but Four jumped out of my deck, insisting on being seen! It will be to our benefit to spend some meaningful time alone this week - not time with our eyes fixed on social media or time vegging out in front of the news cycle, but time to reflect on who we are. There may be a relationship rift or discord clouding our judgement. Now is the wrong moment to focus on this. Put this aside and embrace self - the answers to this situation lie within and will be discovered at another time. Be frugal with your finances this week. This is not a week to spend, but rather take stock of what you have and protect it. New passions are brewing and opportunity may appear that inspires you. Begin work on this slowly, but with enthusiasm. You are planting a seed which will grow into something beautiful! Balance will be established if you move with caution, protect your heart and money and reconnect with your true spirit and passion this week. Make yourself a priority and do not let outside forces shake your foundation. “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” -Jana Kingsford The Hermit, The Lovers (Reversed), 4 of Pentacles & Ace of Wands from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck. https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611527061152-V3MG2O3OIWEXLDZF8OAT/collage-8.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Pentacles - Reversed… - You have dedicated yourself to a situation in your life that is just not giving you the return you had hoped for. This can feel disappointing because you have invested so much time and energy to make this a success, but it is time to step away from this particular scenario. Your diligence has not gone unnoticed and, down the line, you may receive unexpected appreciation regarding this labor, but there are other things that need your attention. Don’t waste another moment on circumstances that will never reciprocate. Step away from this, redirect that devoted energy and you will find yourself more fulfilled! “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” - Unknown Seven of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Mystic Mondays Tarot Deck by Grace Duong https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611442074411-8KQC6L2BNNCHRJXB75O8/collage-7.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles… - Our Queen of Pentacles keeps popping out to remind us that a more beautiful and lush life is coming! To prep yourself for the changes the year ahead will bring, be sure to luxuriate in the alone time that you can find right now. Use these moments to treat yourself to all of the juicy and rejuvenating self-care you can think of. Don’t for a second think that you don’t deserve it. You deserve the best - always. So take a moment to relish life’s indulgences. How can you be more extravagant toward yourself this weekend? Make a plan to spoil your spirit. Savor every second. “Life becomes beautiful when you learn to be as good to yourself as you are to others.” - Anonymous Queen of Pentacles from 78 Tarot’s Nautical Deck by Jessica M. Douglas https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-reversed-amp-justice monthly 0.5 2021-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611348459336-CMKIEUMXR09ZPJ0SKD2K/collage-5.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords Reversed &amp; Justice… - You are starting to figure out that it’s time to cut through the BS of all that worry, pain and doubt you have been keeping close to your heart. Step up and find balance and clarity by accessing and implementing your personal value system. What is right and good to you should always be relied on as a guide map in situations that overwhelm you. If you know what you stand for and where your particular limits are, you can swiftly slice through any negativity in your way. Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to lay down your own personal law. The clouds will lift when you are certain in doing what is right and you step up, step in and take control! “Do what is right, not what is easy.” - Roy T. Bennett 3 of Swords (Reversed) & Justice from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611265911510-158CFAMNTACRP8F4VXCU/collage-4.png Card Of The Day - The Magician (Reversed)… - Sometimes you can’t feel the magic, no matter how hard you try. You may feel stuck or uninspired in your current situation. When you try to change things, you just don’t see a new direction. When it comes time for action, your motivation is lacking. It’s ok. You can’t force it, because then you will just feel frustrated on top of it all. Give yourself permission to sit with this feeling of inertia, but trust that the magic is still there. You may not feel it, see it or sense it, but it is always there. A “lull” in life is sometimes necessary. Instead of fighting it, explore it. What is in this moment of quiet blue that you are trying to ignore? Befriend it. Before you know it, the magic will return. “Allow yourself to rest. Your soul speaks to you in the quiet moments in between thoughts.” - Anonymous The Magician (Reversed) from the Modern Way Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/3-cards-for-transformation monthly 0.5 2021-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611165795452-JLAXDZ9EKH9YOB9ZF094/IMG_3346.png Card Of The Day - 3 Cards for Transformation… - The spirit of change is in the air and I’ve been noticing that many of the cards I’ve lately pulled for our daily musings have been about transformation. So, I thought we should take a closer look. Our world is not as small as we have been making it. Restrictions may present, but we need to be careful not to let them cloud our perspective on possibility. An important part of moving forward is understanding that which we leave behind. Some of what we shed has brought us to the place where we can finally walk away and this deserves to be honored. Some is no longer useful, so we should just let it wash away. It can be quite difficult to let go, but also magical and alleviating. Let us allow for all emotions, but we should keep walking forward. We will emerge stronger, more determined and passionate than ever before. We will soon be ready to blaze a new path. All of this work is leading us to a more direct focus and a greater sense of self. Honor, respect and truth become the backbone of who we are. Passion and compassion, our new mission. “Embrace each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-transformation.” - Bernie S. Siegel The World (Reversed), The 8 of Cups & The King of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1611091939036-0FU5DWMQ5THLV8DZET8O/IMG_3341.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups… - Dream big tonight, because your wishes want to be fulfilled. Life can sometimes make us feel like dreaming is a futile distraction, but if your heart longs for it, your dreams will find a way to take flight. Also, positive intention that is supported by the strength of your personal values is bound to motivate you to take action. Remember, in order to manifest, wishes want you to take action. Take a moment this evening to get lost in your biggest dreams - draw them, write about them, paint them, collage them into a vision board and believe in the support of the universe as a guide to bring them to fruition. Then, each day forward, take one small step toward your dream. The smallest of steps counts. Even if you don’t fully realize the whole picture, having some of what you desire will emotionally fill you with joy. And, hey, you never know - you might wind up realizing everything you have imagined! “If you have a heartbeat, there’s still time for your dreams” - Sean Stephenson The Nine of Cups from Inner-child Cards - A Fairytale Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-amp-the-devil monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610992486235-ECUP4GQF9JMUDIHJZUH1/View+recent+photos-3.png Card Of The Day - The Star &amp; The Devil… - Cleanse or confront? Maybe a little of both. It’s a powerful day to look inward and honor the rival belief systems that exist in your psyche. All of the gorgeous healing and uplifting qualities you hold coincide with murky inclinations that shouldn’t always be dispelled. How do all the glorious light and dark pieces of you interact and what would happen if you let them join forces a bit? Though they can be a detriment, your negative thoughts can shed a great deal of light on your personal truth. Your optimistic intentions, that shine a light for others, might also get the better of you if you aren’t careful. In each moment of life, you choose how you would like to show up, but having a wellspring to choose from is key. Explore all of the colors of who you are today and everything in between. See what would happen if your opposing forces decided to unite. “The place where light and dark begin to touch, is the place where miracles arise.” - Robert A. Johnson The Star Card from The Muse Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne & The Devil (An artist’s rendering) by Alba Ballesta Gonzalez https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-look-at-our-week-ahead monthly 0.5 2021-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610904460362-754613X53PSZQE5S8L3J/IMG_3287.png Card Of The Day - A Look At Our Week Ahead… - The hard work at the start of your week will lead towards a powerful shift in personal energy. As you are working toward a goal, or building up your business take notice of the progress you are making and allow yourself that sense of pride. You’ve been at it for sometime, but you are starting to see the benefit of the work you have put in and I think this adds to your motivation and excitement. Whatever you have been toiling over, this week feels right for putting it out into the world. As you launch, connect deeply to the values you keep close to your heart and you will have greater understanding of how to fully share your personal abundance and reap the rewards. This week will test your character in a way that will feel intense, but allows you to realize the full potential of your authenticity and how you may utilize your spirit and talents for the betterment of all. Stay true, but put it all out there! “When you show up authentic, you create the space for others to do the same. Walk in your truth.” -Anonymous Eight of Pentacles - The Empress - Justice from The Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/death-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610823767705-W2ZZ8N4PU8HJG4FALQZV/IMG_3282.png Card Of The Day - Death (Reversed)… - The difficult and sudden transformation you are experiencing is inevitable. Do not resist. The harder you fight against what is destined to be, the more painful the experience will be for you. It may help you to know that waiting on the other side is blossoming and rebirth. For each person, situation or thing you must let go of, there will be a new, welcoming reality that will inspire and delight you. Instead of holding on to what is no longer serving you and fiercely opposing what is currently being presented, get curious about what lies beyond it all. Give in. It may hurt a bit right now, but it’s time. Magic will be waiting for you. “Everything will be alright does not mean that everything will be the same.” -Anonymous The Death Card (Reversed) from the Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610728833736-CZF2SWP81ND3CEU9ULNS/IMG_3277.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords… - Are you stuck or did you choose to suspend yourself above all of the chaos in order to transform? Think about this for a minute. Even if you feel like you have been forced into a situation where you feel powerless, how much of this is of your making? We make choices in life without even realizing that we are choosing. Your inactivity, in this case, could be highly useful. In stillness, we grow stronger, plan for what is coming and adapt so that we may better fulfill our own destiny. You may be very gently reshaping your approach to life in radiant and eye-catching ways which will only make you more resilient. Freedom is on the way and you will be ready. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou Eight of Swords from The Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords monthly 0.5 2021-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610661413993-54Q4R3A8T2WKEEZD7PI2/collage-3.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords… - You have been feeling stressed. The weight of your burdens are really depleting your energy. It’s time to retreat and recharge. Giver yourself a good few hours to unplug, curl up and disappear. I know you feel like there isn’t time, but you should make it a priority for yourself. Think of it as an investment in a better version of you. You will feel way more connected to your heart once you have “rebooted”. Get cozy and allow your spirit some well deserved rejuvenation. Disconnect to reconnect. “Almost everything will work again, if you unplug it for a few minutes - even you!” -Anne LaMott Card is The Four of Swords from The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610565338607-ACMWFDP0R8SV3TC5B68B/IMG_3241.png Card Of The Day - Queen Of Swords (Reversed)… - Turn off your emotions today and get really clear in your mind. The feelings you have about your life may be clouding the reality of what you need and want. Also, the feelings of others about your personal wellbeing may not be serving you. Their intentions could be selfish, so cut through the compassion to the true core of it. Greater understanding of their purpose will help you make more reliable decisions for your own personal gain. Todays is about knowing, more than about feeling. Authentic knowledge will help you step into your power. Steel yourself for clarity. “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” -Albert Einstein Card is The Queen of Swords (Reversed) - Artist Rendering by Rita Usacheva https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610467111172-BKWW7072O1NSPN47W701/Screenshot+2021-01-12+at+10.44.55+AM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles (Reversed)… - You are up to something special - working on a new project that could be transformative and illuminating. I know you think you have all the answers and can take this on alone, but look around - there are others close by waiting and willing to help. More creative input should be welcomed! The thoughts and ideas of others can only increase the potency of your project. You do not have to be a lone wolf this time - you will still receive accolades for the work you have put in. Open your mind and heart to the possibilities of fresh input. Collaboration will make this venture soar! “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” - Henry Ford Card is from the 78 Astral Tarot - Tarot in Space by Holly Broxson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610377175873-YM9R5YIDLS4WLQRBAT0J/Six%2BOf%2BPentacles%2B-%2BIllustration%2Bby%2BKayleigh%2BFine Card Of The Day - Six of Pentacles (Reversed) - You are a generous spirit, but it may be time to scrutinize how much you are sharing of yourself. Take a moment today to celebrate how giving you are, but also take a look at what you are receiving in return. Balanced relationships contribute to a balanced spirit and a little self-love can go a long way. It’s time for you ask more of others - go after what you need and want. This isn’t selfish. If you have a harmonious heart that is full and not wanting, you will be able to give even more fully and in all the right ways. “Make sure the Yes to someone else is not a No to yourself.” Card is The Six of Pentacles - Illustrated by Kayleigh Fine https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-wands-reversed-five-of-swords-four-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610304009693-KT89WEPC5QE9VZKGCTXY/View+recent+photos-2.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Wands (Reversed), Five of Swords, Four of Cups (Reversed)… 10 of Wands (Reversed), 5 of Swords, 4 of Cups (Reversed) from The Light Seer’s Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610223378824-RDFODC7SMAVPPH56QUN0/IMG_3141.jpg Card Of The Day - The Hierophant (Reversed)… The Hierophant (Reversed) from The Bad Bitches Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610146084917-TV1G6UA2OHVENAO2KYZD/View+recent+photos.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups… Eight of Cups from the Zombie Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-reversed monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1610058757690-FXKESVN7JDUGMZC0Q8R2/IMG_3129.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers (Reversed)… The Lovers (Reversed) from the Crow Tarot by MJ Cullinane https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609951730765-AF74H0FNB6TROH4N8IGP/image0.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Pentacles… Queen of Pentacles from the Archangel Oracle Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609870763382-CQQNMA4R9FZ8FZHRL1AH/img_0460.jpg+copy.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands (Reversed)… Three of Wands (Reversed) from The Monstarot Deck by Joanna Nelson https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609798046454-K4NJFFH1KEAGOO8MN4U8/IMG_3101.png Card Of The Day - The Four Of Wands… The Four of Wands from the Druid Craft Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609724208328-8K18EOJIF89Y50YEVGZL/IMG_3093.png Card Of The Day - The Magician… The Magician from The Muse Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2021-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609633881596-43CNTLDVDGFK0RKS1ICU/c30efede27094c9dbc17e67c1bd9fad2.jpg Card Of The Day - Queen of Pentacles… The Queen of Pentacles - Art by Cathy McClelland from The Star Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune monthly 0.5 2021-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609534416235-M5N2ZZ2IQ6KELQ3UQB8Z/Wheel-of-Fortune-card.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune - Artist’s rendering by Kaylee Pinecone for Tales of Tarot Webcomic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609535464694-OZFUX40VNDH23538PD7L/17688.jpeg.html.jpeg Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/say-goodbye-to-2020-say-hello-to-2021 monthly 0.5 2020-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609447986118-XQSEBFLHQJNWOOYLPSZH/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+3.46.44+PM.png Card Of The Day - Say goodbye to 2020 - Say hello to 2021! Page of Pentacles (2020) into 8 of Wands (2021) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/surprises-in-the-new-year monthly 0.5 2020-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609360703449-86046E8ZTY0GSNOBYFH1/Screen+Shot+2020-12-30+at+3.36.57+PM.png Card Of The Day - Surprises in the New Year… What good surprises await us in the New Year? Cards from my Sacred Rose Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/examining-the-challenges-of-2021 monthly 0.5 2020-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609267893034-XWXWLP3CHQBDBQDI77RE/Screen+Shot+2020-12-29+at+1.47.50+PM.png Card Of The Day - Examining the challenges of 2021… From The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham and Abigail Larson. “Dare to enter the Dark Wood and discover your shadow self. How will you emerge?” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-pentacles-into-the-empress monthly 0.5 2020-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609174155986-YGJCVQRWSRUG9BW0QMZI/Screen+Shot+2020-12-28+at+11.47.58+AM.png Card Of The Day - Five of Pentacles into The Empress… The Five of Pentacles into The Empress- Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609094061598-OCAIRXUVS0JSVRCN0965/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+1.30.48+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords… The Ten of Swords - Tarot by Woody https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2020-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1609019612041-2GNZ5JIDPRPE6NQFLDOD/AceWands.png Card Of The Day - The Ace of Wands… The Ace of Wands from the Crystal Visions Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-2 monthly 0.5 2020-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608935699351-NZZGX63WUZCQK9U6PPYB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-25+at+5.32.59+PM.png Card Of The Day - The World… The World from a Christmas Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-2 monthly 0.5 2020-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608870862021-83NYK30DRK0IXW93PBYJ/Screen+Shot+2020-12-24+at+11.33.28+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Star… The Star https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608739798599-P5XLK4UV2IJ58KBUF42Y/Screen+Shot+2020-12-23+at+11.07.18+AM.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… The Seven of Cups - Artist’s Interpretation by Lacey Bryant from The Slow Tarot Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608741008598-L2UVVUS66Q36CXB2R2F7/Screen+Shot+2020-12-23+at+11.24.02+AM.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Cups… https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608690148436-L8S88ULUFVH0SWF212I0/Screen+Shot+2020-12-22+at+9.21.23+PM.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords… Eight of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-cups-colliding-with-the-six-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608589584507-99LUKW5Q3TZ5ATGICFX7/Screen+Shot+2020-12-21+at+5.25.06+PM.png Card Of The Day - Queen of Cups Colliding with the Six of Pentacles… Queen of Cups and Six of Pentacles - COLLIDE! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-swords-crossing-over-nine-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608493663623-BJHA9B3NLZ2D542SKEW3/Screen+Shot+2020-12-20+at+2.46.38+PM.png Card Of The Day - Six of Swords crossing over Nine of Swords… Six of Swords Crossing Over Nine of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608425762226-51Y6ODCWD5QOF7HTCQZW/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+7.54.59+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands… The Six of Wands from The Tarot of Timeless Truth https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608314707474-53AOFMRXT8N3Y24X7G10/three-of-swords-as-feelings.jpg Card Of The Day - Three of Swords… Three of Swords art by Xander Hook Hultgren https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-and-the-high-priestess monthly 0.5 2020-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608228258965-YOG86Q7QBX31HUU0RPU9/Screen+Shot+2020-12-17+at+1.03.22+PM.png Card Of The Day - The World and The High Priestess… The World and The High Priestess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608142778929-GM0DVV8Z3ZGMY8NZDMER/Screen+Shot+2020-12-16+at+1.19.17+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups… The Six of Cups from The Victorian Romantic Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1608088146498-VQPD5XBM9ZQVCYPA8JI6/Screen+Shot+2020-12-15+at+10.06.51+PM.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Pentacles… Ace of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607992396230-J5GYXAYSVK4NNAGP9CQ7/Screen+Shot+2020-12-14+at+8.32.17+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles The Seven of Pentacles - “Good things take time” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607906565224-G6OJ4ULGR6HV0HWY19K7/THE_TOWER_400x.jpg Card Of The Day - The Tower The Tower - An Artist’s Rendering from the Slow Tarot Collection by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607810282982-MLVA6XZ1HA7P61A6BQWB/seven-of-swords-love.jpg Card Of The Day - The Seven of Swords -Reversed The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from The Modern Witch Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-2 monthly 0.5 2020-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607714525411-OPNOYJA2U2519OITPFWW/gwen_rosewater_9_of_wands_tarot_art_of_fortune_modern_eden_art_painting_warholian_2000x.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands The Nine of Wands - An Artist’s rendering by Gwen Rosewater https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607628521398-6ZUBIDGCAZVZYRC4V1AB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-10+at+3.27.51+PM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords Three of Swords - Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607564553590-0YT0ZQIWQYAAAEISWDUE/Screen+Shot+2020-12-09+at+8.41.34+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Cups - Reversed The Queen of Cups (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607478816792-SWA6LG65IQ8YESAMKP7U/Screen+Shot+2020-12-08+at+6.17.48+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man (Reversed) The Hanged Man - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-3 monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607377471483-ZPZ2VUHW6WJMJ2J4EIJH/High-Priestess-Cocorrina_4472x.jpg Card Of The Day - The High Priestess The High Priestess - An Artist’s Rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/a-holiday-wish monthly 0.5 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607298118868-15C4K0XG8OSGTRYDN7OB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-06+at+6.40.33+PM.png Card Of The Day - A Holiday Wish…. The Queen of Pentacles - The Three of Cups - The King of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands-reversed-knight-of-swords-four-of-cups-page-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607192281317-2H5GPU1ZB9XU6NYR8AMU/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+1.16.47+PM.png Card Of The Day - Page of Wands (Reversed) - Knight of Swords - Four of Cups - Page of Swords A series of “jumpers” from my Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607112607589-ZQTQOK3BHV377IOHL39T/3OfPentacles_ForWeb.jpg Card Of The Day - Three of Pentacles The Three of Pentacles from This Might Hurt Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1607032310672-5D48PWE7Q0H6CXGI2VSL/Screen+Shot+2020-12-03+at+4.51.36+PM.png Card Of The Day - King of Wands King of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606944732272-IKA3LDK0TXDYROUM237R/hierophant-illustration.jpg Card Of The Day - The Hierophant - Reversed The Hierophant - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606868228702-XQU761VLIUATSE4LMKFK/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+7.15.32+PM.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Swords - Reversed The Ten of Swords from The Shadowscape Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606757752163-1VCLKKG2OMUKCEJZRQGY/Screen+Shot+2020-11-30+at+12.33.24+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups - Reversed The Nine of Cups - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606673495356-ULMV277QCLR7GS30331A/Screen+Shot+2020-11-29+at+1.10.20+PM.png Card Of The Day - Temperance - Reversed Temperance (Reversed) from The Modern Witch Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606607159164-GIQ5K9TBAMPW464H3CAB/Screen+Shot+2020-11-28+at+6.44.35+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers The Lovers from The Kitchen Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606498524337-VNYYR01SYO1L8FPNXLVG/Screen+Shot+2020-11-27+at+12.30.29+PM.png Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles The King of Pentacles - The Soul Cards Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-2 monthly 0.5 2020-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606410497865-TKGVEMPAQIA8DXA68875/Screen+Shot+2020-11-26+at+12.07.04+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups Ten of Cups from The House of Tarot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606411217411-PXIIAIH1936FHMY5PT3I/Screen+Shot+2020-11-26+at+12.20.03+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606323191620-FB43ENHCSA0B4N54F89N/Screen+Shot+2020-11-25+at+11.49.55+AM.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands - Reversed Ace of Wands - An Artist’s Rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606262431958-EGEFIPD4R4YU9GJHJ0UJ/Screen+Shot+2020-11-24+at+6.57.22+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Moon The Moon - An Artist’s Print https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606149832943-GEXFJQQ5YINB64XJ7HG6/Screen+Shot+2020-11-23+at+11.39.12+AM.png Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups - Reversed Ten of Cups (Reversed) from The Dark Days Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1606075402618-K2R1AJI5RQZ36W0GTJBO/Screen+Shot+2020-11-22+at+3.00.39+PM.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Swords - Reversed The Nine of Swords (Reversed) - An Artist’s Rendering https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-3 monthly 0.5 2020-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605974954623-LW2DSOUWGY3LM6V6ULXN/Screen+Shot+2020-11-21+at+11.04.10+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords The Four of Swords from The Ghosts and Spirits Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-ace-of-swords-ace-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605892166033-GJXLMO99O6V46NNSYJKG/IMG_2778.jpg Card Of The Day - Justice - Ace of Swords - Ace of Pentacles Justice - Ace of Swords - Ace of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-cups-reversed-the-magician monthly 0.5 2020-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605803438507-AJNEM5FPGL6Z5JEBB71W/Screen+Shot+2020-11-19+at+11.27.25+AM.png Card Of The Day - Five of Cups Reversed - The Magician The Five of Cups (Reversed) into The Magician from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605736199207-5AJNOZNF0G8T3D9EVJBQ/Screen+Shot+2020-11-18+at+4.15.19+PM.png Card Of The Day - The World The World https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-4 monthly 0.5 2020-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605624432986-1Z37PM6GA4CB38XZY27U/the-fool-illustration.jpg Card Of The Day - The Fool The Fool - An artist’s rendering by Dustin Cooke https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605548699756-H7IQHW3TEHULB582YPJ4/Screen+Shot+2020-11-16+at+12.43.25+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands The Eight of Wands from The Paulina Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605463310015-IQHYHORVBU082WPDE4PG/Screen+Shot+2020-11-15+at+9.46.48+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands The Nine of Wands - Artist’s rendition from an unknown collection https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605396129849-VYHY1XNRDY6TQKT0DGJZ/The_King_Of_Swords_Tarot_Card_0.png.jpg Card Of The Day - King of Swords The King of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605292204553-2MU5NN52AZH3A361ZRZN/Screen+Shot+2020-11-13+at+1.27.55+PM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed The Three of Wands - Reversed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605293213884-C0RV5408303BQL65UH4C/Screen+Shot+2020-11-13+at+1.44.52+PM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Wands - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605204661267-OHM9EEPNJLDKQE6442UJ/nine-of-pentacles-tarot-love.jpg Card Of The Day - Nine of Pentacles - Reversed Nine of Pentacles (Reversed) from 78 Tarot Elemental https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/justice-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605106699759-2JI2D149O67E86D7PRF8/Screen+Shot+2020-11-11+at+9.56.49+AM.png Card Of The Day - Justice - Reversed Justice (Reversed) from The Tarot Illuminati https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605019285904-DK4ZI6KZSY7CU5LLGBXA/dc7xynh-66f98741-58ca-4ac2-b557-7d3b0dc2b033.jpg Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands The Page of Wands - An Artist’s Rendering by Djamila Knopf - Deviant Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1605020196931-J3UYXQY3973NG7QY60H5/experiencing-joy-12-06.jpg Card Of The Day - The Page of Wands https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604933553585-ENNHFVBHWB25L39AJF08/Screen+Shot+2020-11-09+at+9.44.14+AM.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords The Five of Swords - An artist’s rendering from The Slow Tarot Collection by Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604883220683-UDLIM1AXBO2NC1P7WVSH/Screen+Shot+2020-11-08+at+7.52.53+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles The Nine of Pentacles - an artist’s rendering by Roxana Paul https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-cups-the-10-of-pentacles-the-nine-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604763245522-UTVN24TXNVJ7LVLGD7SI/Screen+Shot+2020-11-07+at+10.32.36+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Cups - The 10 of Pentacles - The Nine of Cups All gorgeous cards from the Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604670401924-LHQXI4YXL7HHN0I9XWXA/three-of-cups-love-meaning.jpg Card Of The Day - The Three of Cups The Three of Cups from Shadowscapes Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604597826228-1LWMCAD0HCEC58RT8ARL/Screen+Shot+2020-11-05+at+12.35.13+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Wands Knight of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-3 monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604531896069-UL1RNXQMLHJIQ8YSXYSO/Screen+Shot+2020-11-04+at+6.17.09+PM.png Card Of The Day - Temperance An artist’s rendition of The Temperance Card - Lindy Longhurst - if you love it, print is available on Etsy! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card-1 monthly 0.5 2020-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604447961966-X9HNIA0SXBZQIKPKM4P1/Screen+Shot+2020-11-03+at+2.53.34+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card Death/Rebirth from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604332468453-QJ5Z2T9I31N8USH9G72V/Screen+Shot+2020-11-02+at+10.53.34+AM.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles - Reversed Who of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Modern Witch Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/five-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604259178670-IO09579LN6S3NVKPS9HM/Screen+Shot+2020-11-01+at+2.31.07+PM.png Card Of The Day - Five of Swords - Reversed Five of Swords (Reversed) from The Goddess Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604152749007-STSPMITSL69VY4DM7YNG/Screen+Shot+2020-10-31+at+9.57.29+AM.png Card Of The Day - The World - Reversed The World (Reversed) from Sasha Graham’s Dark Wood Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-pentacles-the-hanged-man-two-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1604107485765-4BV8R4ES0S5ND1AGS0SC/Screen+Shot+2020-10-30+at+9.23.05+PM.png Card Of The Day - Four of Pentacles - The Hanged Man - Two of Wands The Four of Pentacles - The Hanged Man - The Two of Wands from The Tarot of The Haunted House https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man-1 monthly 0.5 2020-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603999538812-ST9F0E77LLVP5IARQEPS/08bb20d056ba6def1626d0bc8cedf848.jpg Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man The Hanged Man from The Ghost Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603896395411-UFOMMYCOF16H4PMMB786/Screen+Shot+2020-10-28+at+10.45.53+AM.png Card Of The Day - The King of Wands The King of Wands from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603817742054-RRUKZU0V0VW10WU7CZ3E/Screen+Shot+2020-10-27+at+12.54.29+PM.png Card Of The Day - Seven Of Cups Seven of Cups from The Everyday Witch Tarot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603818557941-UOELHR1AF0XWHHC6SNE0/Screen+Shot+2020-10-27+at+1.08.42+PM.png Card Of The Day - Seven Of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-world monthly 0.5 2020-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603731550416-R46XDL0FL3UED2DZL0Y1/Screen+Shot+2020-10-26+at+12.58.11+PM.png Card Of The Day - The World The World from The Muse Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot-1 monthly 0.5 2020-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603654990304-C5EISTVPQ499VAJA45M0/Screen+Shot+2020-10-25+at+3.42.01+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Chariot The Chariot - Kathy Zyduck’s illustration from her classic rock Tarot series https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603576149233-P8Y3CWSPU63URRVWMYPS/Screen+Shot+2020-10-24+at+10.01.08+AM.png Card Of The Day - Four of Cups The Four of Cups - Artists rendition from The Slow Tarot - Lacey Bryant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords-2 monthly 0.5 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603475468018-VOXRFB8GV733QOQBRJ39/Screen+Shot+2020-10-23+at+1.49.43+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords The Four of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers-with-the-world monthly 0.5 2020-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603373153833-VUN9WJY3NCAUKW40B6FB/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B9.23.26%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Lovers with The World The Lovers with The World hovering above - The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603287350677-SYB6PEO76BMPYNSI3O3O/Screen+Shot+2020-10-21+at+9.33.34+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Swords The Eight of Swords - An artist’s rendition by Tiana Faros https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603223602288-Y0KEVGNT5DDNASWY2LTI/Screen+Shot+2020-10-20+at+3.50.39+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Moon - Reversed The Moon (Reversed) from The Art Nouveau Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603112151182-LKPSTO0CX63X0O2WIPZV/Screen+Shot+2020-10-19+at+8.52.16+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Sun - Reversed The Sun Card (Reversed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603113267785-C891DCNLYHGWXTTCKJOP/Screen+Shot+2020-10-19+at+9.09.52+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Sun - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/four-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1603028418231-FQDYVK4WARJL8UPB5YS3/Screen+Shot+2020-10-18+at+9.35.47+AM.png Card Of The Day - Four of Swords Reversed Four of Swords (Reversed) - Painting Rendition by Lacey Bryant for The Slow Tarot Collection https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords-reversed-1 monthly 0.5 2020-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602959704842-1FNCETS93BTX5R70ILUD/Screen+Shot+2020-10-17+at+2.33.09+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords - Reversed Knight of Swords (Reversed) - Artist rendition by Sam Beck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles-pumpkins monthly 0.5 2020-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602854491590-M0ENJ235K6GJ58D9KPJI/Screen+Shot+2020-10-16+at+9.20.28+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles (Pumpkins) Six of Pentacles (Pumpkins) from The Halloween Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602791686024-IGZ490VZR08HO1OSM30F/Screen+Shot+2020-10-15+at+3.53.43+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords The Knight of Swords from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-lovers monthly 0.5 2020-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602698397166-6MQGMLQEWP5NKRGE57M0/Screen+Shot+2020-10-14+at+12.14.13+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Lovers Street Art rendition of “The Lovers” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-tower monthly 0.5 2020-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602599364911-C8R1BHVM130HPJLR2HJ0/Screen+Shot+2020-10-13+at+10.20.13+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Tower The Tower from The Dark Mansion Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-wands-hermit-reversed-three-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602514675386-YADZ8B7CEPNMINE1ZEUQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-12%2Bat%2B10.54.00%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - Seven of Wands - Hermit Reversed - Three of Wands Seven of Wands - 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The Four of Swords The Four of Swords from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1602072286676-GHN2MMPIK05Z8BIJCO8H/Screen+Shot+2020-10-07+at+8.03.38+AM.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Cups The Ace of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601994777612-R1TKGO7P96I1WIZ8CKIS/Screen+Shot+2020-10-06+at+10.29.57+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Devil - Reversed The Devil (Reversed) from the Holy Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/six-of-pentacles-reversed-with-the-star-crossing-over monthly 0.5 2020-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601906609092-CEOGFC11EQJ0I8B4RA08/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-05%2Bat%2B9.56.07%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - Six of Pentacles Reversed with The Star Crossing Over Six of Pentacles (Reversed) with The Star crossing over - The Tarot of The Haunted House https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/nine-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601818004014-Q6D3E5M5CLOZKK2L0Y6D/Screen+Shot+2020-10-04+at+9.25.44+AM.png Card Of The Day - Nine of Cups - Reversed The Nine of Cups - Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ten-of-cups-ace-of-cups-three-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601736011986-XZKKKXE1DFAD41K5STCB/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-03%2Bat%2B10.36.50%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - Ten of Cups - Ace of Cups - Three of Pentacles Ten of Cups - Ace of Cups - Three of Pentacles from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601680762916-D6WAF7EOKSUREK5M4KAH/Screen+Shot+2020-10-02+at+7.17.59+PM.png Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles… Two of Pentacles from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/strength monthly 0.5 2020-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601567605631-C4LH53LPNMJIDZYRPLFM/Screen+Shot+2020-10-01+at+11.52.57+AM.png Card Of The Day - Strength The Strength Card from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601569025907-1LXQXPSJB6FFYW1JC1FR/Screen+Shot+2020-10-01+at+12.16.22+PM.png Card Of The Day - Strength https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-amp-the-knight-of-pentacle monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601478009536-CAAEXBGBOCSZ9PRAV60S/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-30%2Bat%2B10.58.12%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups &amp; The Knight of Pentacle The Nine of Cups & The Knight of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit monthly 0.5 2020-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601389771929-EBC7IOBYK8XN9AAEHYZ9/Screen+Shot+2020-09-29+at+10.26.35+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hermit The Hermit https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/queen-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601308357975-CQMGHXD07HMVE0AM9B3F/Screen+Shot+2020-09-28+at+11.50.45+AM.png Card Of The Day - Queen Of Swords - Reversed… The Queen of Swords from The Gothic Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601230998212-FSJDNGNQGEO229KWDA4N/Screen+Shot+2020-09-27+at+2.19.58+PM.png Card Of The Day - Two of Swords Two of Swords - Lotus Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601133747150-ZZJCWBX6H8C2XRI341NB/Screen+Shot+2020-09-26+at+11.19.22+AM.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Wands - Reversed… Eight of Wands (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-with-the-page-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1601046195384-Y9IOTXXJ8D0T3OXTGBND/Screen+Shot+2020-09-25+at+11.01.33+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Fool with The Page of Wands (Reversed)… The Fool into The Page of Wands (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-2 monthly 0.5 2020-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600949292387-BN1YLI1B6IA8SGJRQLK8/Screen+Shot+2020-09-24+at+8.06.47+AM.png Card Of The Day - Temperance Temperance from The Casimir Lee Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600869732414-3QTNE3R70MJ0JNCG8O8W/Screen+Shot+2020-09-23+at+9.59.39+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor - Reversed The Emperor (Reversed) - a rendition from the Star Wars Tarot by Eli https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/seven-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600779420474-URSCTNJW93CR7A65L4ZW/Screen+Shot+2020-09-22+at+8.53.58+AM.png Card Of The Day - Seven of Swords - Reversed The Seven of Swords (Reversed) from the Steam Punk Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600716675496-1M02VGHYG5I1FF0XS1GI/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-21%2Bat%2B3.23.21%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - Two of Pentacles The Two of Pentacles from Shadowscapes Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600628230528-5F4MBMDJCVJV37VLZL40/Screen+Shot+2020-09-20+at+2.53.49+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Swords The Four of Swords from The Everyday Witch Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-and-the-ten-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600526417267-PDI3I8T87WKDLXVRHR3G/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-19%2Bat%2B10.37.46%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups and The Ten of Wands (Reversed)… The Ten of Cups and The Ten of Wands (Reversed) from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600446854918-GG8Y0NLMKG5SGPYYQMV0/Screen+Shot+2020-09-18+at+12.33.06+PM.png Card Of The Day - The King of Swords The King of Swords from Tarot of the Hidden Realm https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600362084965-A6QBM96EBZ8UW5C9Z2NZ/Screen+Shot+2020-09-17+at+1.00.31+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Wands A rendition of The Queen of Wands by Lacey Bryant from her Slow Tarot Collection https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600298528290-WOSUNEKWKCNPVZS7D4SV/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-16%2Bat%2B7.20.19%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups The Ten of Cups from Sasha Graham’s Dark Wood Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-amp-two-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600188222708-EWP9KVBHWE5AHCS8HIM9/Screen+Shot+2020-09-15+at+12.43.27+PM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords &amp; Two of Wands…. The Three of Swords and the Two of Wands from the Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress-1 monthly 0.5 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600110201809-LCNNKLLL65DEORFNIPL0/Screen+Shot+2020-09-14+at+3.01.58+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Empress The Empress from the Modern Witch Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-knight-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1600044530120-G96HXDL3WHWG5BOIUF2B/Screen+Shot+2020-09-13+at+8.48.31+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Knight of Cups The Knight of Cups from The Tarot of Haunted House https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599933986351-JF8UDOWG5INN7JLCJF5S/Screen+Shot+2020-09-12+at+2.04.53+PM.png Card Of The Day - Ace of Wands Reversed Ace of Wands (Reversed) from the Luna Sol Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cast-a-spell-friday-a-wish-for-you-on-911 monthly 0.5 2020-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599828421764-OI9XQDRDINJS0PDYQE8F/IMG_2241.jpg Card Of The Day - Cast a Spell Friday - A wish for you on 9/11 These cards are from my Light Seer’s Tarot Deck and I think we all could use a little light today! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599745070221-15A8HENJ0P1KMN92DFIM/Screen+Shot+2020-09-10+at+9.36.25+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Cups The Queen of Cups from the Medieval Scapini Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599663989570-SNC8YANQBF1UG5UTCYCD/Screen+Shot+2020-09-09+at+11.05.30+AM.png Card Of The Day - Eight of Cups Eight Of Cups - Artist Rendition for The Slow Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599593013623-0ANMUS15BWIIT4W0FUS7/Screen+Shot+2020-09-08+at+3.22.13+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles Reversed The Eight of Pentacles (Reversed) - Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-2 monthly 0.5 2020-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599528313579-2SS78YVD1T5SELZGFN8W/Grace+Slick+High+Priestess+by+Kathy+Zyduck.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess… Grace Slick High Priestess by Kathy Zyduck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-pentacles-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599406777743-SXKJRBSYZOMME19E8Y5D/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-06%2Bat%2B9.35.22%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Six of Pentacles Reversed Six of Pentacles (Reversed) from The Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-wheel-of-fortune-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599337585493-6DP2AEBQUSEH3SZWV66N/wheel-of-fortune-love.jpg Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune Reversed The Wheel of Fortune (Reversed) - Image by Sonia Lazio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599338189887-IVN620AUAMH0NNT59R78/Screen+Shot+2020-09-05+at+4.35.30+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Wheel of Fortune Reversed https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/two-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599234397589-5KHFZZ11VYFAKNM6WGV9/Screen+Shot+2020-09-04+at+11.44.16+AM.png Card Of The Day - Two of Cups Reversed The Two of Cups (Reversed) From the Luna Sol Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599168053272-URLW0HDY1ME7TWQKTH07/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-03%2Bat%2B5.14.08%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - Temperance Reversed Temperance (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement-1 monthly 0.5 2020-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1599074620319-D127PQ28MF1457GWKEPT/Screen+Shot+2020-09-02+at+3.22.16+PM.png Card Of The Day - Judgement The Judgement Card from The Mystic Faery Tarot Deck by Linda Ravenscroft https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598992360333-3HYXIX79UFHVXVQEIJ9A/Screen+Shot+2020-09-01+at+4.31.05+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Swords The Five of Swords - Paulina Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598881799271-YH0R2T9CUJGIPTJ0HNGA/Screen+Shot+2020-08-31+at+9.48.28+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Six of Swords Reversed The Six of Swords (Reversed) https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598835028637-RGR3AEBLYVI8RECUXNLL/Screen+Shot+2020-08-30+at+8.45.39+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles The Page of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-chariot monthly 0.5 2020-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598727585346-TU9KBJDGT94JAQAGDIO6/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-29%2Bat%2B2.57.56%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Chariot The Chariot from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598626948226-40SHF8BMT50FPA7RKXIA/Screen+Shot+2020-08-28+at+11.01.12+AM.png Card Of The Day - The High Priestess The High Priestess from The Dreaming Way Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598539272585-RSPOR0DBH2LDSHD4AUTS/Screen+Shot+2020-08-27+at+10.39.45+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups The Nine of Cups from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598453263342-S991VYJNQ9QSF7GUIT99/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-26%2Bat%2B10.43.37%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands - Reversed The Four of Wands (Reversed) from The Joie de Vivre Tarot by Paulina Cassidy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598386358292-J8X29LAFFFGF5WW1Y6DK/Screen+Shot+2020-08-25+at+4.11.15+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant The Hierophant from The Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/king-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598277558640-UXKIURUO6ZX7ATZPZ67B/IMG_2064.jpg Card Of The Day - King of Cups The King of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598204029437-CMYLXADHJ63X4JIKXHBT/Screen+Shot+2020-08-23+at+1.32.36+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Swords - Reversed The Knight of Swords (Reversed) from the Rider/Waite/Smith Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-king-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598132828886-OMVT0DNMAWPAOIAOK7D8/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-22%2Bat%2B5.38.37%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The King of Pentacles The King of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1598014900356-GBNVQK7HJ78KAABN7WUV/Screen+Shot+2020-08-21+at+9.00.02+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles This is a rendering of the Eight of Pentacles by Sushila Burgess - “Tarot of The Younger Self” https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597937800362-LXPN8JHI9RCFV08ABF8A/Screen+Shot+2020-08-20+at+11.35.18+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Wands The Five of Wands from The Morgan Greer Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597856625339-JUUV6EEQEMEKUO4KPLST/Screen+Shot+2020-08-19+at+1.02.23+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Magician The Magician from Brandi York’s Table Top Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597766102329-EFOFFL07Q8KP8SFN7YHO/Screen+Shot+2020-08-18+at+11.53.58+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Swords The Two of Swords - Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597673793307-XTYDPAHY7EPOGSEHI80O/SWORDS_PAGE_400x.jpg Card Of The Day - The Page of Swords The Page Of Swords - Lacey Bryant - The Slow Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-swords-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597602117284-FB8HEX6WA9169G6KA58R/Screen+Shot+2020-08-16+at+2.20.59+PM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Swords - Reversed Three of Swords - Reversed. Art by Enchanted Whispers Art https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597514032066-8K36P66WZRG1441Y974X/0e85f76ff56ac4f4df6417644138be88.jpg Card Of The Day - The Four of Pentacles The Four of Pentacles from The Modern Witch Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-wands-amp-a-surprise-visitor monthly 0.5 2020-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597434573644-13E3W7XEQQQ89155DE1K/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-14%2Bat%2B3.46.29%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Six of Wands &amp; a surprise visitor… The Six of Wands with The Devil tagging along - Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-moon monthly 0.5 2020-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597331004893-1160MJKT4BG5FOJHG263/Screen+Shot+2020-08-13+at+11.03.05+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Moon The Moon Card https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597254678240-QFOC8TJ53DMYVUG41MJ6/Screen+Shot+2020-08-12+at+1.50.26+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Star The Star Card https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597165813244-2KVTA0C3B2L8IGB0J749/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-11%2Bat%2B12.59.55%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups The Six of Cups from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597166988597-LR0RY2BH42EYDEH27QKT/17314.jpeg.html.jpeg Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597069649680-1W297YHDM3DD9ZET9O1Y/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-10%2Bat%2B10.25.12%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Wands The Ace of Wands - Deviant Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1597073486722-B794TD7MBKTI89A9A0RQ/Screen+Shot+2020-08-10+at+11.31.06+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Wands Time to GET TO WORK!!! https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596992511524-FBA22F2YUJYGQB5L12UZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-09%2Bat%2B12.59.26%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands The Ten of Wands - Original MerryDay tarot cards artwork by Louisa Poole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596993013603-EFIGG41QTIPRB25UGEI4/images.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Wands https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-emperor monthly 0.5 2020-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596919561690-X30EJRH94DFA7GT7WDUR/Screen+Shot+2020-08-08+at+4.41.52+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Emperor A rendition of The Emperor by Julie Lundy https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/knight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596821905364-1WUC2124JRZUFMRO395Q/Screen+Shot+2020-08-07+at+1.36.07+PM.png Card Of The Day - Knight of Pentacles Knight of Pentacles from The Shadow Light Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-2 monthly 0.5 2020-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596742129099-GX5IGCMBGWT108IZIAMQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-06%2Bat%2B3.27.09%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Fool The Fool from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596651759521-XMVIJ1SUWQOWFZFXQRHJ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-05%2Bat%2B2.06.28%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Pentacles The 9 of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-devil monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596571483038-3ZND1QR66IECMD5NPS05/Screen+Shot+2020-08-04+at+4.03.46+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Devil The Devil Card from the Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596462615570-7RMIGRZFK2HJM50GA8CE/Screen+Shot+2020-08-03+at+9.47.40+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups The Ten of Cups from The Morgan Greer Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596463413394-R7K6Q3W0U19EACC3M28H/Screen+Shot+2020-08-03+at+10.02.13+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596385320527-YKOUZB0053PIDA2C6DTE/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B12.19.21%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Wands The Ace of Wands from The Witches Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596294498089-0CR8JWYCVSXZM2C5IMU2/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-01%2Bat%2B11.03.27%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Eight of Pentacles The Eight of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-page-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596205325564-KL5RMPKHQ038RI82X4B5/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-31%2Bat%2B10.20.16%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Page of Pentacles The Page of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596123611640-R8RKCKVPMXA3G93XWLP5/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-30%2Bat%2B11.38.04%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Three of Cups The Three of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1596035253144-26DGZVXBG3NZVPKZ4HE6/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-29%2Bat%2B11.04.05%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Hermit Reversed The Hermit (Reversed) from the Lo Scarabeo Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool-1 monthly 0.5 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595951373231-4W8ZPA493UMKVI4BYTOV/the-fool-tarot-meaning-1.jpg Card Of The Day - The Fool https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595870978855-KKPR6YPBMISL2K7J6ZUK/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-27%2Bat%2B1.26.19%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups The Nine of Cups - Image by Shana Cinquegrana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595872331099-CPXT852CBC723XRO1QDO/Screen+Shot+2020-07-27+at+1.36.22+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ten-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595791582168-2EENHZR8R7DACO3YL9A8/Screen+Shot+2020-07-26+at+3.19.41+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Ten of Swords The Ten of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-cups-reversed monthly 0.5 2020-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595728161861-UBJK9KC70PHOKH77H5FV/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-25%2Bat%2B2.22.47%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Seven of Cups Reversed The Seven Of Cups (Reversed) from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595611636845-JIRZ4IVO88WZK17NTNIG/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-24%2Bat%2B1.25.43%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Eight of Wands The Eight of Wands from The Tarot of The Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance-1 monthly 0.5 2020-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595531725871-8YH1DVPFFQ0YOOPSPMYO/Screen+Shot+2020-07-23+at+3.06.36+PM.png Card Of The Day - Temperance The Temperance Card from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595432814893-DNDAMHEN8B8WZ9BVM1HC/Screen+Shot+2020-07-22+at+11.46.39+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Seven of Pentacles The Seven of Pentacles from the Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-two-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595342405930-I9FLJMTDRQTH3QKYPLFC/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-21%2Bat%2B10.32.01%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands The Two of Wands from The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595343114611-XSVPX46TEQT0W6K87Z2W/Screen+Shot+2020-07-21+at+10.51.29+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Two of Wands https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups-1 monthly 0.5 2020-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595271882282-KSJDUYSY897O18GZFJAL/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-20%2Bat%2B2.58.17%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Ace of Cups The Ace of Cups from The Robin Wood Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-three-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595086601854-PMRBT1AMNDSK7P77CAUA/IMG_1829.jpg Card Of The Day - The Three of Swords The Three of Swords from the Dark Wood Tarot Deck by Sasha Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595087484933-ARJGKS2X2NY10OBTL55T/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-18%2Bat%2B11.49.50%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Three of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands-1 monthly 0.5 2020-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595009324643-4RIKRKPAIR2996LMILWX/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-17%2Bat%2B2.06.28%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands The Four of Wands from The Lotus Tarot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1595009749454-OD9KB13YQK7SC4O8OO23/279133a0d3bba693699921ffd7e7722e-e1476123503619.jpg Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594905613925-3V4F5M1IQINT9KV1ZSZF/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-16%2Bat%2B9.17.49%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Six Of Swords The Six of Swords from The Goddess Tarot Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594906060618-YN97L4JNZGDV0A2HRS5E/Screen+Shot+2020-07-16+at+9.27.18+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Six Of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-ace-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594823458061-PWXQCOQJDKEWUP4Z9H57/Screen+Shot+2020-07-15+at+10.29.38+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Ace Of Cups The Ace of Cups from The Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-death-card monthly 0.5 2020-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594728870365-PEJUR7RTW4XVXEFJJOBN/Moonchild-Tarot-Death-Card-Meaning.jpg Card Of The Day - The Death Card The Death Card from The Moon Child Tarot Deck. I love this image, because she is literally “dancing with death”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594729396521-GRIYGG4YROWX04JVEIOU/Screen+Shot+2020-07-14+at+8.11.40+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Death Card https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hierophant monthly 0.5 2020-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594649726012-YEOJMDN2IVOYEBSEMOMH/Screen+Shot+2020-07-13+at+10.14.09+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant The Hierophant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594650549966-ZIFDX6FN6UEF1N0TX2SB/Screen+Shot+2020-07-13+at+10.27.40+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594650577220-SC3YJPAUSU437GXAEQ7P/Screen+Shot+2020-07-13+at+10.28.35+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594650602809-RXHBK8R7MOCURYKKWI0V/Screen+Shot+2020-07-13+at+10.26.53+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hierophant https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-five-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594559081592-W90BUCDXBQD81NXGZ1JI/Screen+Shot+2020-07-12+at+9.03.36+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Five of Pentacles The Five of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/page-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594478322352-RQRHXM7PHYI25EU5AR6K/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-11%2Bat%2B10.36.03%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - Page of Wands Page of Wands from the Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-queen-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594402755146-X90N7KY3V8VLUSB9AHCX/Screen+Shot+2020-07-10+at+1.37.02+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Queen of Pentacles The Queen of Pentacles from The Light Seer’s Tarot https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-empress monthly 0.5 2020-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594324750925-IILEYM0R37BZTQTG8S8K/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-09%2Bat%2B3.55.59%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Empress The Empress from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-eight-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594231971359-YJ8ED9LCMISYSIUK0GYN/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-08%2Bat%2B2.08.04%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Eight of Cups The Eight of Cups from Sasha Graham’s Tarot of Haunted House Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-seven-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594136249022-TFXQH0TND7WMVI39A5UD/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-07%2Bat%2B11.35.21%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Seven of Wands The Seven of wands https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/three-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1594046383815-8AKQIB8T6OQLZDRRX1ZN/Screen+Shot+2020-07-06+at+10.38.04+AM.png Card Of The Day - Three of Cups Three of Cups from This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/eight-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593962619010-02IVTC2UJN8QOONAXCD2/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-05%2Bat%2B11.20.25%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - Eight of Swords The Eight of Swords from The Lotus Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-star monthly 0.5 2020-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593869019041-L7QIFRDYKKYIY5Y2LKRK/Screen+Shot+2020-07-04+at+9.22.42+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Star A fun and magical take on The Star Card https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/temperance monthly 0.5 2020-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593814661074-KNDHQ7PVXHN2U4UXLL17/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-03%2Bat%2B6.15.54%2BPM.jpg Card Of The Day - Temperance The Temperance Card from The Ethereal Visions Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-swords monthly 0.5 2020-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593704882320-6DOS2I84ODH898Y4WV19/Screen+Shot+2020-07-02+at+11.47.10+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Nine of Swords https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/ace-of-pentacles monthly 0.5 2020-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593618335664-JLFH2EX9E5L3TPKVM1CK/image2-2.jpg Card Of The Day - Ace Of Pentacles https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-fool monthly 0.5 2020-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593525538469-DDT9OCLE8ATOL8B3QZLW/robin-wood-tarot-the-fool.jpg Card Of The Day - The Fool The Fool from The Robin Wood Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hermit-dark-wood monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593441100397-8EEQO9TE9EHATVQ3H1IQ/IMG_1608.jpg Card Of The Day - The Hermit - Dark Wood The Hermit from The Dark Wood Tarot Deck by Sasha Graham https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/cast-a-spell-sunday monthly 0.5 2020-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593369107093-QQ9SJCRHKP0CRVXCUXWE/8F1CA1F2-BD49-40DE-85B2-5EFE0F893853.jpg Card Of The Day - Cast a Spell Sunday https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-magician monthly 0.5 2020-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593264628790-QA5PAVWWO8M604TRHMF7/Screen+Shot+2020-06-27+at+9.29.05+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Magician The Magician Card https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-six-of-cups monthly 0.5 2020-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593179163567-CZ1MZZUE1N80RZ5MCD78/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-26%2Bat%2B9.44.40%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Six of Cups The Six of Cups https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/judgement monthly 0.5 2020-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593098957603-3Q3PAW19YUDB96L282IS/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-25%2Bat%2B11.27.55%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - JUDGEMENT The Judgement Card from The Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-high-priestess monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1593007017168-6E9OSMCDXKH32I17FK5X/IMG_1545.jpg Card Of The Day - The High Priestess https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-hanged-man monthly 0.5 2020-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1592917440144-B1AI2HKGVGRBLCTHCMNA/Screen+Shot+2020-06-23+at+9.03.26+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Hanged Man The Hanged Man - Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-nine-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1592837114094-PDO55GLNQJWD7RIH6KID/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-22%2Bat%2B10.42.24%2BAM.jpg Card Of The Day - The Nine of Wands The Nine of Wands from Sasha Graham’s Tarot of the Haunted House https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-sun-card monthly 0.5 2020-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1592735851713-QDT9IU9J3R78F5A2GQVT/Screen+Shot+2020-06-21+at+6.37.07+AM.png Card Of The Day - The Sun Card The Sun Card from the Rider/Waite Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/card-of-the-day/the-four-of-wands monthly 0.5 2020-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1592682553891-I6UUZVPCYMYIWOP9HLFF/Screen+Shot+2020-06-19+at+1.28.49+PM.png Card Of The Day - The Four of Wands The Four of Wands from the Sacred Rose Tarot Deck https://www.tarotwithholly.com/home daily 1.0 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1f90accc-ca8e-4b65-b73f-52dacb871cf0/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.17.08%E2%80%AFPM.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/0503f663-ef06-49db-9b96-823b533ecf38/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.24.45%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/3e3495ac-baec-4bbb-a630-50f376eb7a1d/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.30.40%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/71a2a4d1-c6d9-4d8f-a142-407e42de556b/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.30.27%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/fe797cf1-d54a-4739-a26a-0c2d47b03b2f/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.31.29%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/2722fd1d-de5f-4686-9f1b-fd55a5d25d27/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.51.08%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/9fe4db40-6e87-400d-8e83-59435d771d84/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.30.50%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/40ec685e-92a2-4008-a6f4-f9b3d9c00f94/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.32.13%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/f46f566b-dd11-454a-a482-e4116cee1339/Screenshot+2025-04-05+at+6.53.16%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/1591815817402-7XWIZ6JQX13EPNWB7JD2/Screen+Shot+2020-06-10+at+3.00.47+PM.png Home Coach - 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I believe that magic is present in every aspect of your life. Allow me to use my cards to reveal this magic and guide you toward a transformative path that leads you in the direction of your dreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee1293d9c119a709dff3687/211fe5e0-c702-4cc2-a831-952a4030e8d3/IMG_0473.jpg Home - Holly is available for private online readings through Zoom or FaceTime. She’s also ready to offer her services for your special event, birthday celebration, or corporate party. Looking for a unique way to add some excitement to your party or event? Holly would love to share the magic and mystery of her cards with your guests! 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A joint reading is a unique bonding experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a special gift for your loved ones. From now on, it’s on my radar as my go-to gift. When I leave her readings, I feel happy, recharged, and confident. Holly has a way of showing what in your path needs to be healed in a supportive and uplifting way. From what I’ve learned in my readings, she’s been completely accurate and has helped my friends and I tremendously. 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