This Week in Tarot: 7 of Swords & The Pink Panther

Sometimes I scare myself with the cards I pull for my weekly draw! This week we have the 7 of Swords. It's astrological association is Moon in Aquarius. On February 8th (today!) we have the new moon in Aquarius. I know, spooky right?! Sheesh!

The 7 of Swords this week is letting us know that this is not the time to bullshit! There's really never a time to bullshit- but especially this week, mmmkay? Do not cut corners, or try to take on more than you can chew. There could be some deception this week, whether you're personally trying to get away with something, or someone is trying to BS you. Reflect, and manifest the relationships you want to have. This new moon in Aquarius is telling to take a step back and analyze who's in your tribe, or what tribe are you apart of? Is helping or hindering?

You may feel like you have everything planned out well this week, but in reality- not so much. Your plans may backfire on you unfortunately.
Remember your actions have consequences. Don't charge forward. Stop. Really think things through. What are people saying to you? How can you tell if they're telling the truth? Don't believe every little thing you hear this week. You may have to be stealthy, and do a little detective work, before making final decisions about a particular situation or person.

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This Week in Tarot: Take Me to Funkytown!

Last week we charged forward, waving our freak flag proudly. This week, it's like coming back to our normal lives after going to Burning Man. The energy drops, and it's time to take it down a notch or two. You could be feeling in limbo this week, trying to figure out how to balance your energy and lifestyle again. Sometimes, when energy shifts so dramatically we're not sure how to roll with it. That's okay- find your footing this week. Go slow. Be kind to yourself. If you're naturally an introvert, this is your week to enjoy some alone time and nourish your body, mind, and soul. 

After the fun of last week, you could suddenly feel depressed, or more pessimistic than usual. "All good things must come to an end", as they say. Have faith that you'll eventually get out of this "funk", and start feeling funky again (the good kind of funk). 

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This Week: 7 of Wands Reversed

In the upright position, this card would represent standing your ground and defending your beliefs. However, with Mercury still in retrograde you may be too "tired" to defend yourself and call it quits this week. There's a mood of, "lets agree to disagree", but others may not want to leave it alone. (Some people can't take a hint!)

Self esteem may be on low batteries this week, and any negative inner voices may confuse you, resulting in ignoring everything. Nothing productive will be accomplished if you don't listen to yourself, or anyone else. 

This week could feel overwhelming, and stressful. However, to try and keep it to a minimum, don't compare yourself to others. Stay focused, organized, and plan to the best of your ability. If quiet time is what you need- take it! 

Affirmation For The Week: "I choose my battles wisely"

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The Benefits of Tarot

When people approach me from a place of fear- fear about what the future might hold, I always explain how I use tarot. There will be no predictions, telling of futures, or gazing into crystal balls.

Sorry, but not sorry.

There are lots of benefits to tarot, and I think that’s something often overlooked- The benefits! What are they? Well, here’s a few to get your tarot-taste-buds tingling!

1. Gaining Clarity, & Truth: Whatever situation/issue/problem is going on right now, tarot will force you to look at it straight in the eyes! Uncomfortable? Good! The more you dive in, the more you’ll see. Tarot is a fabulous way to look at your life from a bird's-eye-view. Sometimes JUST doing that adds clarity, or a new perspective. Finding the truth in your situation, or the real truth about you, and your actions, is just an added bonus! The more clarity you gain, the more likely you are to leave feeling empowered, and ready to take life by the horns!
2. Make Better Decisions: People often want to ask me, “what should I do?!” And inside I think, ‘yes. What should YOU do?’ When someone is feeling totally lost for options, tarot often gives one (if not more) possibilities, that the querent didn’t think of before. Again, this is empowering! You have the answers within you, I just help you open the treasure chest to see the wonders and possibilities you already possess! Once the querent has a couple options, it makes decision making much faster, and easier. It’s like standing in the shampoo/soap isle at the grocery store. SO MANY freakin’ options!! All of them may look great (or maybe none). Tarot says, “here’s 1-3 options. Which one suits you best? Let’s try that one first!”
3. Finding Peace: Sometimes people get in the way of themselves. They put up a wall, and pin their worries, doubts, fears, anxieties, and burdens on it in a disorganized way. Ultimately, their thoughts are creating a block, and there is no way out. Tarot breaks down that wall, and Shows you your situation. There is something very peaceful in hearing your issue(s) said back to you by an unbiased person. It validates what you are already feeling, and know. It allows the quarant to say, “yes. I do feel depressed. I do feel sad”, and by having the emotion on the outside of themselves for once, they get a moment of peace. A moment of clarity to see the problem, and move past it.
4. Improve Your Life: I use tarot as my own personal life coach, and approach other people’s readings the same way. It can show you key areas of your life to work on, or be more aware of. Your relationships may improve due to having more awareness of how you interact, or treat other people. If something unpleasant comes up, you have the power to change it. The future is not written in stone! Tarot gives you the opportunity to be more aware, prepare, and take control of your life again!
   
   
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Weekly Draw- The Queen of Cups

This week's, weekly draw is: The Queen of Cups

This Queen represents the water signs of the zodiac: Pisces, Scorpio, and Cancer. I must admit I’m kind of biased when it comes to this card, because I’m a Pisces (Pisces rising, & Scorpio moon!!). So, the queen of cups is my home girl!

I always get excited when I see this card, because I know whatever it is I’m asking, I feel like I’m getting the thumbs up from the universe.

She reminds me to follow my intuition- trust it! Look at my feelings and acknowledge them. Don’t be afraid to really “feel”, and get up-close-and-personal with people (and myself!). It’s important to nurture our feelings, and our inner most desires. It’s important to nurture others too, and sometimes being the shoulder to cry on, is better than telling them what to do.

On the downside- because this queen thinks and feels solely with her heart (and not overly with her head), her proper judgement can be clouded. Like water signs she can be a little wishy-washy, moody, and overly sensitive. She can also be a bit of a drama queen

(“HEY, Pisces aren’t drama queens! I’M NOT a drama queen!”............”Ok, maybe sometimes”.......)

For this queen, it’s always a fine balance of using her emotional side to benefit herself, and others, but also not letting her emotions completely run her life, and cloud her judgement. She sometimes can feel very misunderstood (oh boo-hoo Scorpio’s!).

She’s also not a queen you would find out on the battlefield. She’s content staying home reading and writing poetry, and playing the harp (I’m lookin’ at you Cancer’s!)

Either way, it’s hard not to love this gentle soul!

Affirmation: “I nurture others, as well as MYSELF because my feelings matter too!”

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Weekly Draw - 4 of Wands

This week we have: 4 of Wands!

Look at these two love birds! I feel like I've had a tour of their humble abode (a freaking castle!), drank fine wine, and ate expensive cheese. They held hands (very cute!), and were very gracious hosts. Now after picking some flowers, they wave at me, sending me off saying, "come by and visit anytime! Our home is your home too!"

They feel like that overly generous couple with everything.

Or the couple that won the lottery and just renovated their house and now want to share their new "stuff" with you. (fine by me!)

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed that little story!

The number four represents completion. With wands, that could be a creative project, or work related. The foundation is being built, and now goals are becoming tangible- something solid. I think this card is also saying, whatever has been completed- enjoy your success! Sometimes we forget to enjoy the small victories in life too.

Finally got that dreaded laundry folded after chasing the kids around the house like a crazy woman? Break open that bottle of wine, and have a glass! You deserve it! (Okay, that was really about me, I must confess!)

Affirmation: “I take note of everything I have accomplished in my life (this year, this month, this week, today, etc.!) big and small, and I celebrate it!”

Weekly Draw - *The Star*

This week we have, The Star. I’ve included both the Rider Waite, and Thoth versions because I love them both!

When I see this card, I always think of my sister. She’s an Aquarius, and that’s the sign that rules this card. My sister has always had lots of friends, very friendly, and likeable. I guess you could say she’s a “star”. She’ll deny it. But it’s true.

The woman in this card is nude, which to me represents vulnerability, but also being open. She’s not ashamed of her nudity; she’s just doin’ her thang! She’s connected with the world around her, in both a practical, and slightly magical way. One foot is on land, the other on top of the water. That’s a bit peculiar isn’t it? Water is our emotions, our subconscious, and in this case- it’s supporting her. She’s also pouring water into this magical pond which tells me, She nurtures her emotional side. There’s a balance of give and take.

The Stars around her signify love, hope, and peace. I get really into the symbols here so bear with me!.....

We have 7, white stars. (truth, peace, the 7 chakras.)

One yellow star (confidence, intellect, light, happiness)

For me this is a very healing card, but more so to do with the collective unconscious. Or, world peace. Aquarius is revolutionary, innovative, and future-oriented. They bring new ideas to the table. They are the ones that question societal structures, and rules.

This card brings great inspiration, hope, and regeneration. It’s a wonderful energy to embody, and can simply mean, “shine like the wonderful star you are!”

Affirmation: “I open my heart, and have faith and trust in the future. I release all fears and doubts!”

The New Generation

When you hear someone say, "I'm a tarot reader", what do you automatically think of?

A room filled with tapresteries, candles, maybe a tent, a woman in a long skirt wearing bangles and lots of rings, and dark eye liner.

You're intrigued, but fearful of what you may hear.

"oh dear, you're doomed! Death is near!"

"Yes, you will find your soul mate this week!"

"You have a curse on you, but I can remove it for an extra fee!"

(*long sigh*)

Let me tell you something, there's a new generation of tarot readers, and they are NOTHING like the above mentioned.

I've been thinking a lot about tarot, my business as a reader, what other people think about tarot, and how I want to use tarot.

I don't claim to be a psychic fortune teller. I consider myself to be quite intuitive, an empath, and someone that genuinely likes to help people!

I always thought life coaching and tarot reading were two very separate entities, but they are almost one and the same. If your reading for yourself, aren't the cards your own personal life coach? (That's how I see it anyway).

I believe a lot of younger tarot readers are looking at it as a tool (a life coaching tool) to look at what's going on in your life, and finding different strategies to live a more positive life.

Theresa Reed from, The Tarot Lady, says it best!

“ Tarot is a tool for confident decision-making, clear communication and timely, decisive action. With each Tarot reading, we can explore the pros + cons of different choices that you might make — creating the best possible plan for the future you want.

Ultimately, it’s all about clarity — shining a light through the mental fog so that you can make excellent choices for your relationships, your family, your finances, your business and your quality of life.”

I hope as a reader, my clients feel empowered, & positive when they leave one of my readings! If you feel less intimidated by Tarot now, I hope you’ll consider having a reading with me!

Cheers!