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You don't need to know the difference between a three-card and a Celtic cross spread to get the most out of a tarot card reading. All you need: your Sun sign! Here's what I do: Shuffle my tarot deck and pull out the cards in order from Aries to Pisces, plus one general card for everyone so that you can get specific advice around your personality. Let’s go!
A GENERAL CARD FOR EVERYONE: FOUR OF CUPS
None of us can run at full capacity all the time. We all run out of gas and out of ideas sometimes. You know, a little slump. The Four of Cups suggests we’ve hit a phase like that this week. What can you do? Well, the answer is to refocus on what’s in front of you. You’ve lost sight of just how lucky you truly are already. See your strengths and gifts. Start by looking close to home, and appreciate
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the position you’re in right now. Take some time to rest and review.
ARIES: EIGHT OF SWORDS
It’s not them, it’s you. I know you don’t want to hear that, Aries, but it’s true. You've been projecting a flaw or fear onto someone or something else, making out that there’s a barrier or resistance that comes from your own misgivings. Refocus. The Eight of Swords asks you to look within and dismantle the fear at its root cause. What are you scared of? How can you face it? Once done, you’ll be free of it and you can progress unburdened.
TAURUS: FIVE OF WANDS
The Five of Wands has choppy, uncertain, combative energy. Most people don’t like change—particularly you, Taurus. It makes you feel snappy, edgy, and challenging. You’re going through a change within a group this week, and you’re all getting at each other. Be the mediator. Be the one who brings others together instead of adding fuel to the fire. You can help your group get through this easier.
GEMINI: SEVEN OF PENTACLES
You are not known for looking at the long-term picture; you’re more of a creature of spontaneity and action. However, the Seven of Pentacles has you ruminating about your long-term ideals or hopes for your health, wealth, work, or home (or all four). You realize you need to do some thinking, planning, researching, and strategizing. You’re in the mood for it, frankly, so use this energy to plant some seeds.
CANCER: THE DEVIL
What are you up to, Cancer? The Devil hints that it’s something a little risqué, illicit, or even downright wrong. Still, you’re going to do it anyway! Nothing will put you off this course of action, so all I can say is, “Own it." As long as you’re ready and willing to live with the consequences and take responsibility for whatever ripples your actions create, then carry on and live your life. If not, then maybe ask yourself if this is really worth it. You make your own rules; you make your own choices. As long as you’re owning them, who’s to stop you?
LEO: TWO OF CUPS
Your love life is blooming this week, Leo, which is welcome news for the zodiac’s lazy lions. You love it when people come to you, and right now suitors are lining up and presenting themselves, paying homage to your fabulousness. But you need to do some work too! The Two of Cups is a mutual appreciation card, so if you want romantic bliss, then put the effort in too. Be the change you want to see. Set an example. Get the ball rolling. You can make magic this week.
VIRGO: KNIGHT OF PENTACLES
Virgo, you're a lot like the Knight of Pentacles: hardworking, diligent, protective, attentive, and serious. You are in full work mode this week, applying pressure, common sense, and brilliant analysis to your endeavors. No pain, no gain. Hard work is everything. You're going to surprise everyone with a bright idea or big success that they didn’t see coming because they overlooked your consistent efforts. You deserve to catch a break and you’re going to get one.
LIBRA: JUDGMENT
Libra, you’re a very perceptive person, and you fully notice other people’s looks, assets, possessions, status, personalities, behaviors, etc. This is all valuable information, but sometimes, it skews the way you see yourself. It can lead you into comparison territory, and make you hold up your flaws to other people's strengths. Stop. Judgment sweeps in to turn your gaze from others’ highlights reels to your own unique talents, powers, and strengths. You are magical. And it's time to realize that. This week changes things.
SCORPIO: THE WORLD
The World is the tarot’s final card and patron saint of endings (which are always the embryo of new beginnings, so don’t fear or avoid an ending). Your planetary ruler, Pluto, is also well versed in life cycles, rebirth, and endings so you’re down with this territory. You are basically ready to draw a chapter to a close, sign it off, write ‘The End’… and then turn the page to start a fresh new story. This feels exciting. Sky’s the limit, right? You have more experience, ideas, and insight than ever… use them to build something great.
SAGITTARIUS: NINE OF CUPS
It's time to celebrate, Sag, because the Nine of Cups is a "wish come true" card, granting you a heart’s desire. Every dream has a price tag, but if you’re willing to pay, then you can achieve it. All you need do is make a few overt and direct steps in your dream’s direction. Be bold, be obvious, and be dynamic. The universe will get the idea and start to bring you new opportunities to help you along towards your goal. No delays, no overthinking. Just do it!
CAPRICORN: THE FOOL
The Fool invites you to jump in feet first and without too much preparation in order to do something new and exciting. Go for it. You only get one life, and you’re here to experience as much as possible and live fully. Let nothing and no one hold you back from your goals. Whatever this fresh start is, make it now. This week, there are good omens and positive energy all around to help you make a positive first step. Don’t worry about the longer term journey right now; it will all work itself out. Just take that first step now.
AQUARIUS: ACE OF CUPS
A new love, romance, or friendship moves into view this week, and you’re all over it. The Ace of Cups is a magical card about falling in love and making an immediate connection And your feelings are reciprocated. What a great feeling! This person could be a water sign—Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio. They are creative, charming, and loving. You are happy to have met them; this is IT.
PISCES: QUEEN OF PENTACLES
Pisces, step up and make a move that benefits you; choose something focusing on your health, wealth, work, or home. You are the initiator here. You make this decision. Put yourself first and plan for Future You. This card represents progress, promotion, and self-improvement. Whatever you choose to begin this week, it makes you feel good to be doing this now. And who knows there this could lead in the future? The Queen of Pentacles is a powerful ally.
Kerry Ward has been reading and teaching tarot for over 25 years. You can book a personal, written tarot reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, or pre-order her first book, Power Purpose Practice. Follow her on Instagram @mytarotbella for weekly forecasts, insights, and tarot teachings.
