Tarot - On the Cards

Of course, it goes without saying that it needs to be chanted with utter faith and conviction for a minimum of 28 times and any number upwards of it. Also the phrase, SPEND-CURVE-HOLE-YES! will bring many compliments, because this when chanted makes one more attractive. And just try CANCEL to rid yourself of unwanted thoughts, energies and negative beliefs. To ensure that there is harmony among friends and family try, DIVINE-TOGETHER-WITH-LOVE. And finally, if one wants to develop intuition try ALL IN-73-SHEBANG-BE. Let us know what has worked. They all do — but only if done with faith!

Ariens are likely to experience the two ends of the spectrum when it comes to personal life. There can be celebrations and also things to feel sad about. There could be meetings and partings and that bittersweet aspect of life will make you realise that all good things do come to an end; but life also brings in the new and the unchartered. It is a mixed bag with the Six of Cups coming along with Temperance, which brings a certain sobriety to goings-on. This is nothing unique, as life is like a pendulum, where happiness and sadness come in waves and add to the larger experience of life well spent. Expect new arrivals, new partnerships and new occasions; but also partings, with people leaving for better things and closures.

Dichotomies are part of everyday existence.  For Taureans, the coming week will put you through the wringer for the extremes that might take place. It could be your personal life or professional, but the chances are that while there are many happy moments, there will also be arguments, a bit of strife and some hostile situations. The Ten of Cups comes with the Five of Wands, which mostly has to do with being at odds with the work situation, and that won’t let you be at peace at an otherwise happy home environment. It could also be that you are looking to settle things at your workspace only, so that you can spend more time with family and friends. You will have to be careful how you balance all important aspects of your life to get the maximum benefit out of your resources and time.

Many born under this sign feel they are special and rightly so. Each one is special, but that does not mean that unrealistic expectations will be fulfilled by a very benevolent universe. It depends on what you ask for. The Seven of Cups shows that if you demand the sky, you could get lost in that demand. The Nine of Pentacles indicates that you are actually in a good position materially and you will have to take that into account when you look at the things you want and have not got yet. This week brings to focus the many things in your favour and that it is more important to live in the present rather than the future, which is most uncertain. Enjoy today, so that your thoughts are in alignment with the universe. 

It is not your job to fight every battle that is there is. In the vast spectrum of life, there are some things you will have to fight for and let go of the others. You win some, you lose some. This will not diminish you, because the warrior spirit in you will be able to pick the right ones to take to a logical end. The Four of Swords shows that you are a winner; but don’t allow your energies to flag for things that are not really that important in the bigger picture. The Five of Pentacles indicates that unless you take on everything, you tend to feel insecure. There is absolutely no need to feel that way. Do not think from a place of scarcity, because that will put you behind in ways you cannot imagine. Life is not about 

proving who is stronger. 

A lot of the hard work you have been putting in all this time is bearing fruit financially. The Eight of Pentacles shows a great propensity for hard work and money coming in for all that effort. The Page of Cups brings new thoughts, directions and avenues to strengthen financial aspects of your life. While you contemplate on how to go about, a path will be shown to you, which is likely to involve overseas travel and connections and be quick to act on offers that come. Right here, there is also the connection between earth and water elements and that also indicates some kind of stagnation when it comes to your physical body. Ensure that you get exercise so that you don’t fall prey to water retention and heaviness.

Although you feel frustrated and annoyed about most things not going your way, remember that you are actually on a velvet cushion. It is true that the Nine of Swords won’t allow you to be in peace, the Queen of Pentacles indicates a life of royalty and power. The way this works is that there will always be speed breakers to ensure that you understand the purpose or your life and what you are meant to do and be. Everything does happen for your highest good and that will entail everything that life is made up of. Take everything with a pinch of salt. But, once you are off stage, you are left to be the true being that is your nature. For now, try to have a detached attachment to everything.

Whichever way you look at it, there is no doubt that you are guided and protected by the higher forces and there is no need to feel like running away from everything. The Hierophant comes in this week to tell you that the guidance from above and that from those you look up to, will ensure that you will be able to fulfil your goals and desires. The Seven of Swords will make you feel like giving up even as you move towards the last few miles of your targets. And always the last few miles will be the toughest and that is when it would be good to remember to not give up. Also, this is not the time to be stealthy about anything you feel and be secretive. Being open might make you vulnerable, but honesty always pays.

It is time for you to shine and do so brightly. The stars favour you and also want to make you one of them. The limelight and attention are there for you in bask in, particularly this week. But, there is also a flip side to this. Your home will miss you and that can become a bone of contention with family and spouse or partner. Balance is everything and this would be a good time to do that. The Star card brings with it the glory of fame and a bit of stardom, but the Six of Wands in this context comes as a warning to pay heed to the home front. Feelings of neglect and hurt could cast a shadow over your moment of glory.

The King of Wands and The Empress come together impressively to show you that this is a good time to make moves to ensure the life you want for the future. This also applies to your personal equations with the opposite sex. This could be a time to get elders into the decision making on the choice of a life partner. When it comes to work front, it would do you a lot of good to take inputs from more experienced and knowledgeable leaders in the industry so that you can plan the path ahead. The King of Wands is in alignment with your ambitions and the fire in the belly so to say to achieve all that you have in mind. 

It is not very pleasant to be at the bidding of a tyrannical mind, which tends to give horror stories about how things will not work. So, first control it to ensure that you are not subject to such thoughts that will surely put a spoke on the wishes and desires you have for a good life ahead. Even if things are not in place right now, they will. While this is in the process, you have the tendency to feel alone and perhaps a bit abandoned to the forces of uncertainty. Don’t give in to any negative mindset, because there is much support from the forces above and you are guided and being helped by such a benevolent entity. 

Instead of brooding about the aloneness of what you perceive as your lot, remember to enjoy this adventure called life. The uncertainties and the swinging of the pendulum make everything so interesting and challenging. While these are in play, they go to make you the person you are supposed to become. The Five of Cups shows how you turn away from all that there is; to hide your true self in the folds of societal demands. Allow your sunny nature to surface and look at everything with detached amusement. The Fool card shows that it is time to put on your travelling shoes and go around the world looking for bits of rainbow. There is much to enjoy and feel carefree about.