Tarot - On the Cards

This week ahead is about those who are in the business of building — architects, realtors, etc. whose work will be outlined by the increasing demand for housing and other staying spaces. The Three of Pentacles is a card that talks about building up tangible resources perhaps after a setback or delay and promises that any venture you begin or are currently working on has firm foundations though it is a step-by-step process. The card also assures success with any property deal, project or renovation. It also augurs well for those who work with their hands either as a job or as a hobby. Finances will improve and hard work and attention to detail are needed for things to go really well. The Page of Swords could be a person in your life who is probably too good for your liking.

For many of you especially women, the Queen of Pentacles shows a person who is nurturing – someone who has influence over home and hearth and also a successful career person. This applies to those who are surrounded by such women if they themselves are not one. She could be a mother, grandmother, or head of a company. However, the flip side to this could be a person who has a hard time letting go, of finding it difficult to delegate or someone who is quite an authoritarian figure. The Eight of Cups is indicative of wanting to walk away from things that are not working for you. It could be a destructive relationship, a job that is not making you happy, or any situation that you feel is not right for you.

It is either you or someone in your life who is fiery, creative, inspiring and full of ideas. This is a person who will be open to travel and will not hesitate to make plans in that direction. Also, this is someone who likes being a boss and would need a stimulating career to enable others to live with her as it feels it is more to do with the women – the Queen of Wands- than the male subjects of this sign. For such a person while power is important it is very imperative that there is fulfillment and independence too. This could also be someone who will be short with others, lacks patience especially when it comes to others’ weaknesses and feeling that she is always right.

Getting the Knight of Cups could mean several things - there is a young person who will walk into your life and help you move along right directions; that you could be looking at expansion of projects and other work-related collaborations; or that there are love and romance coming in the best possible manner. Don’t ask if this is permanent – it may not be, but a good summer romance can do wonders for your psyche. Also remember that some of these romantic people don’t show signs of growing up and could leave a trail of broken hearts. The other aspect of this card is that you could be learning or understanding a spiritual or people-based art that can develop into a career.

The Ten of Pentacles is a great card to get because it means good things at most levels. Apart from a tribute to all that you have worked towards this card encourages you to see how far you have come when you look back on your life. It is a card of positive reflection and appreciation and speaks of those times when the success of your journey becomes apparent with age. When you understand the benefits of a well-lived life till now. You have built a very strong foundation on which to rest and reap the benefits of everything you have worked towards. Many blessings are there in terms of family, home and future endeavours that only go to show how blessed you are.

The card Temperance prompts you to think about how you can moderate your thoughts for your own peace of mind and equanimity because finding a balance here will enable a neutral approach in how you choose to view the world around you. It also encourages you to be mindful of the decisions you make at this time. There could be a need to reassess personal goals and in the grand scheme of things and after all that you may have gone through it is important to connect with the larger scope of your life. Do look at what gives you a sense of purpose and joy? It reminds you to be patient to be able to manifest your dreams and hopes. You could be struggling to keep your head above water when it comes to your feelings.

What is holding you back at this time? Maybe you already know what it is, but you have not been able to name it aloud. It is time to acknowledge a state of entrapment that is there in your life. This could take the form of a negative relationship an obsession a fearful mindset or some kind of addiction. The Devil also indicates some bonds that are far more binding than they are joyful and perhaps a lack of moderation or self-control. There are some self-defeating patterns that you must learn to release yourself from. This card is also an indication that you could be too focused on the material aspect of life and distancing yourself from your spiritual self. The Empress on the other hand celebrates your growth, developing ideas and the reconnection of your inherent good nature and energy.

The power of The Chariot needs to be harnessed to fuel sparks of inspiration or action that require your personal resolve and inner magic to reach the goals you have set for yourself with confidence. This card represents your inner strength and the determination that you display in getting to where you want to be. It is a card of victory and power and shows moments when you have boundless energy and will to get things done. When you align with the power of The Chariot anything is possible. But there is a reminder that while this is the driving force it is also energy that cannot be sustained in the long run. So use it wisely and appreciate its potency. The Knight of Swords shows that your intentions have clarity and your eyes are on the prize whatever that may be.

When the Nine of Wands appears, it encourages you to look inward beyond the ego and explore personal development. This is your journey and you are getting to new heights of wisdom and so you need to look ahead with optimism and strength. This card also asks you to tap into your inner resilience and not give up on anything you are pursuing. Your hard work and efforts are close to a state of completion and you have the strength to keep up the momentum. On another note, this card will enable you to see where you could have fallen short of in life and how your habits, words or thoughts could have hampered growth. The Three of Wands suggests that this is a time when you can look to the future. With total clarity.

This is probably a time in your life when you will need to retreat from the stress and chaos of the world around you. If you have been experiencing setbacks or difficulties, then take a moment to reflect and see how you can move forward; not through aggression but through empathy and understanding of what others are showing you through these mirror images. You also need this time to relax recuperate and revitalize yourself to resolve potential challenges that may return. This pause can offer you a fresh perspective and allow you process the experience without feeling too pressured. The Two of Pentacles could be also something that shows the way you are viewing money and spending.

The Chariot represents inner strength and steadfast determination in life. It is a card of victory and shows those moments when you have boundless spurts of energy and a sheer will to get things done. This is the adrenaline that keeps you motivated the panic that helps you accomplish a huge goal in an extremely short amount of time and the inspiration that drives your momentum. When you align with the power of The Chariot anything is possible but also remember that to keep this going for a long time is not practical so be careful that you do not burn out in your enthusiasm. The Six of Pentacles shows that you could be in a giving mood when you feel that in the giving lies happiness.

The Seven of Cups is often a card of great illusions. Which one of these should you take seriously? It marks a time in your life when you could be feeling very overwhelmed with options and you probably will find it difficult to make clear-cut decisions. This card also suggests that there are unrealistic expectations about what you can do and what you cannot do. This feeds an unstable connection from reality and mindset that pushes you to indulge in things that are not needed for your higher good. And then the Four of Cups speaks of the emotional states that could impair your grasp on reality.