The World and the Five of Pentacles

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I am using two cards from the Universal Waite tarot deck for this reading.

Card1: The World - This week you will find yourself at the centre of all the important activities you are involved with at work or at home. You will recognize the importance of these activities in a larger context instead of getting annoyed by the excrutiating details you usually end up focusing on. You will enlarge your field of work in this manner and also ably support others in providing a central direction to them so work completion becomes easier and more orderly.

The card is astrologically associated with the planet Saturn that rules organisation and imparts a practical, methodical approach. Your long term efforts will bear fruit and bring you a sense of achievement and understanding.

Card2: Five of Pentacles - This card is traditionally associated with financial or health related challenges and bodes a somewhat uncomfortable time. It also shows the importance of not losing sight of your goal and carrying on with determination and persistence. However, this week, with the World card tying up the loose ends and bringing cyclical forces to a state of completion, it seems to be taking the focus from a strictly materialistic view to a more spiritual understanding of goals, priorities and inner values.

Having reached a significant stage in your life you may be required to consider your priorities and particularly those areas of your life where you find yourself lacking. You may find yourself looking at your life from the outside and finding some discrepancies between what is shown to the world and what you feel inside. Make sure to realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses and remain true to yourself as you prepare for the next phase. Have a wonderful week!

King of Wands and Eight of Cups

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I am using two cards from the Universal Waite tarot deck for this reading.

Card 1: King of Wands - This card represents a person who is dynamic, self confident, action oriented and a natural leader. It could represent your attitude this week or someone in your life who you look up to. Wands, being symbolic of the element Fire, bring high energy, spiritual motivation and dynamic force into everyday activities. You are enthusiastic this week and may be required to provide direction and leadership to an important cause or event.  You would be in the helm of affairs, running from the front and inspiring everyone to put in their best efforts.

Card 2: Eight of Cups - Cups are representative of the element Water which is not considered compatible with the Fire energy of Wands. This combination causes conflict between your outer environment and the inner landscape of your emotions. The eight of cups shows a person walking away from two rows of five and three cups respectively, which hints at something missing or some sort of hidden instability within an apparently stable situation.

Astrologically, this card shows the effect of Saturn, the planet of restrictions, on the zodiac sign of Pisces, which is concerned with subconscious and hidden realms of the mind, deeper feelings and psychic insights. Inspite of everything being 'right' you could feel a pull towards something not clearly defined, something you feel compelled to explore further.

Your emotions may have something to do with the limitations or restrictions in your life that have assumed greater importance for a brief time. Spend some time away from the clutter and chaos of responsibilities to understand the true nature of these restrictions and how they bring stability and protection in your life instead of thinking of them negatively.

This week you may experience some contradictory emotions and a shift in perspective. It is the time to recognize and appreciate the things that are the framework of your life and provide structure, stability and order. Let your feelings guide you to greater peace and joy. Have a wonderful week!

Nine of Wands and Five of Pentacles

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I am using two cards from the Rider Waite tarot deck for this reading.

Card 1 - Nine of Wands: This card is about perseverance and staying on in the face of insecurities and fears. It's also about expecting something negative to happen. The card image shows a man holding on to a rod or baton, his forehead bandaged, implying that he's been through a rough situation in the past. Hence the basis for these fears lies in past incidents. While it is prudent to remain cautious and learn from past experiences, too much of this attitude could take away from a true life experience. Try not to be overly judgemental of people this week and let not your inner feelings cloud your reason.

Make sure you are well prepared, especially in a work situation, but avoid obsessing about the details as that may undermine your confidence. If you find yourself getting exhausted or overwhelmed by responsibilities and chores, take a short break to recharge yourself but do not give up; you may be closer to your goal than you realize at this point so just hang on and get on with it.

Card 2 - Five of Pentacles: This card signifies some challenges and feelings of inadequacy that may get your spirits down this week. However, more than a real lack it may point to feelings of lack that arise out of comparison with people who seem luckier and more well off than you in material aspects. Try to resist comparing your worth with others. You may be caught up in appearances this week instead of focusing on the big picture of your life, hence this consciousness of lack. Focusing on what you do have and being appreciative of it will go a long way in easing your worries and guiding you towards the path of improvement. An overly critical attitude will only make matters worse.

This week you need to guard against negative thoughts and feelings about yourself, your situation or the people in your life. Such feelings and thoughts may arise spontaneously and while you cannot always prevent things from happening a certain way you can certainly control your reaction to them. Respond positively and understand that things will not stay the same always. What goes down has to come up. Stay serene and have a wonderful week!

Page of Cups and the Ace of Pentacles

Here is your tarot forecast for the upcoming week using two cards from the Rider Waite tarot deck.

Card 1 - Page of Cups: This week again we have a Page as the first card which shows something new coming your way. Cups in tarot represent the water element and are symbolic of the energy of subconscious influences, emotions, deep feelings and sensitivity to the environment. These matters may play an important role this week and you may pick up on information of a subtle nature such as moods and feelings of people around you and be more influenced by them. Your creative impulse may be stronger at this time and new ways of doing things may come to mind. Relating to other people will be easier and communication will flow easily. Just try not to get too affected by your surroundings or take on other people's emotional burdens.

Card 2 - Ace of Pentacles: Aces in tarot signify beginnings and as Pentacles are concerned with the most earthy and material aspects of life, this week you may find new opportunities in this area. Money, health, day to day work activities and long term relationships will remain in focus and demand time and attention. This Ace is one of the most grounded one and hence its effects may manifest in a very mundane manner. This is the time to plant a new seed which means careful attention to detail and a practical, down to earth approach is required. It may take a while before you even think about reaping the harvest, now is the time for putting in consistent hard work.

Both the cards suggest a passive, receptive and nurturing quality this week. Any inspiration or idea you have must be put to good use so keep your focus on the bigger picture, accept new experiences with a positive mindset and do what you must, even if the effort causes some minor inconvenience.
Have a wonderful week!

Page of Pentacles and the Ten of Pentacles

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I am using two cards from the Original Rider Waite tarot deck for this reading.

Card1 - Page of Pentacles: This card, being a page, represents information coming your way and since Pentacles brings the elemental energy of Earth into force, it would have something to do with practical, day to day concerns of a material nature such as health, money, work related tasks or learning a new skill.

It could also indicate a trustworthy child, ward or younger person eager to take ownership of important family matters, someone who wants to assist or contribute in a small way for a larger group or cause.

Card2 - Ten of Pentacles: This card shows an image of material success and abundance with emphasis on long term asset building, family legacies and a cautious, conventional approach to the material aspects of life. Family issues and especially those concerned with incomes, expenditures and safeguarding of tangible assets may be in your mind this week.

You may receive some positive information or news concerning financial investments or property matters. Some of you might become serious about health and take steps for improvement in this direction.

There is a clear focus on both health and wealth this week and a reverential attitude towards the tried and tested. Your thinking is more grounded at this time and your goals and actions more realistic. Stay inspired as you inch closer to your dreams and have a wonderful week!

The Tower and the Three of Pentacles

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I drew two cards from the Rider Waite tarot for this reading.

Card 1: The Tower - This card shows a scene of chaos, upheaval, disturbance. The depiction is of two people being forcibly thrown out of a tower that has been struck by lightening. The people are shown mid air, heading towards a craggy landing place in the middle of the night.

The Tower card represents a powerful force of nature that can upend the carefully planned structure of our life in a sudden, chaotic event. There is a sense of powerlessness about this card and of being forced out of our comfort zone. You may experience some unease this week. It could manifest as a radical and life changing experience for some, a minor disturbance for others; however, it will cause a shift in energy and new perspectives to emerge.

Astrologically, the Tower card stands for the fiery planet Mars and you would feel its intensity at the beginning of the week. On a mundane level there could be angry outbursts or arguments and for a short while it may make things around uncomfortable. Just remember that this was inevitable, that there was no way life could continue in the same path without the release of this energy.

Card 2: Three of Pentacles - This card shows a skilled craftsman conferring with two people about some work related matter. The central figure in the card seems to be a leader, someone who knows his job and is confident about what he is doing.

This is a card of work done with dedication, finesse and self confidence. A very positive card to have with regards to professional matters and brings recognition for efforts and a rise in social standing.
Astrologically, this is Mars in the zodiac sign of Capricorn where the planet is exalted and very powerful.

Both the cards point to a need to channelise your high energy into purposeful and constructive activities. Mars energy being very action oriented gives you personal power, focused concentration and will power to finish long pending tasks, take quick, effective decisions and influence people. But it may also bring impulsiveness and insensitivity to others so take some time to think through before you act. Stay positive and have a wonderful week!

Knight of Swords and The World

Today I decided to chuck the positional three card spread we've been doing for sometime and just pick two cards that would show what to expect in the upcoming week. It's a more intuitive way of seeking guidance and direction from the cards and paying attention to the duality underlying our lives. Also, my camera is behaving weirdly so I hope my words can convey the sense of the cards.

Card 1: Here we have the Knight of Swords on horseback, carrying a sword of course, and charging at high speed towards his goal. This card, being of the element of Air, indicates someone with a keen intellect and a gift of the gab. Someone who is fair minded and often in an extreme way, is impulsive, stands up for the cause of justice but can also tend to intellectualize issues and come across as thoughtless and insensitive. You could be this way, overly focused on something that's still up in the air and not pausing to consider the consequences. 

The Knight of Swords also represents events and situations happening at breakneck speed that may cause some kind of chaos and disturbance in day to day routines. It may represent sudden travel plans  or situations needing urgent attention. 

Card 2: Here we have The World card, the last of the major cards that represents completion of a goal, emotional fulfillment, success of an important endeavour and joyful involvement in a project. 

Astrologically this is Saturn, the planet that imparts wisdom through tough experiences and rigorous discipline. In combination with the first card it bodes well for whatever comes your way this week. While it may start off as chaotic and cause minor disturbance in daily routines it will end well and with a feeling of immense personal satisfaction for you. 

Overall it's going to be a fast paced week with some high energy that may seem overwhelming but will leave you with greater wisdom, endurance and ability to cope. Be realistic and back words with action when pursuing goals. Have a wonderful week!