Tarot card for Tuesday - Nine of Cups

Today's card is the Nine of Cups from the Universal Rider Waite tarot deck. It's a time of contentment and indulging in some happy, relaxed moments.

You may not be in the mood for work today and may not have to. A celebration or get together may be likely. You would enjoy luxuriating in comfortable surroundings and taking delight in simple pleasures of life, eating, drinking and making merry. This is also called the wish fulfillment card so expect some of your wishes to come true today. More importantly, your positive state of mind and hopefulness can bring some desires to fruition so keep your thoughts in the right direction.

The atmosphere of abundance in this card suggests a feeling of self satisfaction. While this is a good thing watch out for signs of weaknesses and over indulgence that can distract you from your purpose. There may also be an element of exaggerating your sense of well being and showing off in front of others. Ask yourself if you are being authentic to your real self today or simply putting up an act and avoiding deeper issues.
Have a great day!

Tarot card for Monday - The World

I am using the Universal Rider Waite tarot deck to get some insight into the energies and daily influences that may manifest this week. Today's card is the World and as the last card of the major trumps in tarot, this shows the completion of an important phase in your life followed by preparation and development of the next.

The week will start on a positive note. There may have been some emotional or intellectual conflict in the recent past where you temporarily felt out of place or things didn't seem to make sense. Today is a time to regain some of that perspective and see how you can tie any loose ends in your life.

You would understand how events, actions and reactions are interconnected and repeat a predictable pattern. You would be in a position today to understand the cyclical forces of nature and how continuing with old habits and behaviours will always lead you to the same result. The key is to break the cycle through conscious, rightful action and move ahead.

This card is about developing a sense of unity with yourself and others and knowing how individual action can affect not just one individual but several connected to him or her. Awareness of the future consequences of our present actions can enable us to take the right decisions. The first step towards that is to find serenity and completeness within yourself and direct the power of your thoughts and actions in a purposeful manner that will have a positive effect on the world.
Have a great day!

Weekend tarot card - Six of Pentacles

This weekend's card is the Six of Pentacles from the Druidcraft tarot deck. This card is about giving back some of what you have received from the world in order to maintain the sense of balance, both within and outside yourself.

The image shows an old man giving to the needy. You may give or receive assistance in the form of money, knowledge, physical resources, time or emotional support. This is also about your perception of abundance and lack. See which side of the card you find yourself on.

The way in which balance is achieved may not seem exact but it would be fair. You will be given help if and when you are really in need of it. Likewise you may have to allocate your resources or prioritize between different areas based on what needs more effort and attention.

This weekend is a good time to be generous and give out freely to those who are in need of  your support, material or emotional. If you have been ignoring someone's needs because of lack of time or energy, make up for it now and shower them with care and affection without holding back. You will see much of it returning to you as goodwill and blessings always do.
Have a lovely weekend!

Tarot card for Friday - Seven of Pentacles

Today's card is the Seven of Pentacles from the Druidcraft tarot deck and it seems to be suggesting a feeling of impatience that has its origin in unrealistic hopes and expectations.

You may have been quite enthusiastic about something and having done as much as you planned to accomplish you are eager to see the results of your endeavours. So what if you do not see them coming? Do you lose heart, get demotivated and quit halfway? Or do you keep going anyway and not letting circumstances and unfulfilled hopes get in the way of your dreams? How you choose to act at a time when things are not exciting or go to plan will determine the long term worth and success of your goals.

The key message of this card is the recognition of the significance of time. There's an old saying, when the fruit is ripe it will fall. It's no use plucking it before its time, your taste of it will only be bitter. The sweetness will come at the appropriate moment. So what should one do when when forced by circumstances to just wait for the right moment? Maybe, simply doing what needs to be done in the present moment will take the focus off something indeterminate and put it back on our own actions.

Attaching yourself to results of your past actions is not going to work in your favour. Do something constructive and keep yourself busy in routine work if you find yourself getting stuck or just waiting for something today.
Have a great day!

Tarot card for Thursday - Ten of Pentacles

Today's card is the Ten of Pentacles from the Druidcraft tarot deck and today it seems to point to a materialization of abundance in different areas of your life.

There will be a general sense of well being, good health, financial stability and family support that would provide a good foundation in order to focus on the next phase of your life.

There may also be a sense of boredom with what you have because there is not much to desire at the moment. You may feel uninspired or unenthusiastic about change of any kind and be lazily ensconced in your comfort zone. Remember life will not have any meaning without a constant need for action and remaining motivated is the first step towards further development. Finding a passion is important. Make sure you do not run out of things to do and objectives to fulfill. Aim high and dream big.

This card is also about fulfilling your responsibilities and recognizing the cyclical nature of things. It's all about your attitude towards what you have been given in life. Ask yourself where in your life you find abundance and what is it that you take for granted. Abundance does not directly translate into more happiness, although it is what we most desire. Learn to appreciate and count your blessings. The things that we find mundane, routine and ordinary are actually the most special and magical and it is often after losing them that we truly know their worth.

If you enjoy good health, a comfortable financial situation, work that is fulfilling your basic needs or the support of friends and family, you have every reason to smile. Stay inspired and have a wonderful day!

Tarot card for Wednesday - The World

Today's card is the World from the Druidcraft tarot deck and this is about completion, integration and recognition of your efforts.

Finally things will seem to make sense, you will be able to appreciate recent events in the light of your current understanding. This is the card for material and financial success, resolution of health and relationship issues, appreciation at work and travel opportunities.

Completion of a phase or cycle is another theme suggested by this card. You may be ready to make some changes to your lifestyle at this time in order to move forward and fit into the new life you have envisioned. With the knowledge you have of your own abilities, limitations and circumstances you would be able to make adjustments with ease and gain a balanced perspective of your life. And those boundaries within which you hope to operate would not seem restrictive today, rather they would provide protection and security until you are ready to expand your horizons.

This is a time of active participation and involvement in worldly activities without getting distracted by mental and emotional weaknesses. It is important to learn from past experience but equally imperative to gather new experiences that would lead to greater understanding.

Approach everything with a positive frame of mind today and appreciate your contribution to the business called Life. However small or insignificant it may seem to you at times, your unique energy matters and has an important role to play. Make every experience count and have a great day!

Tarot card for Tuesday - Five of Wands

Today's card is the Five of Wands from the Druidcraft tarot deck and it suggests some minor conflicts, hassles and arguments that may ruffle your feathers today.

The feeling of chaos and disharmony shown in the Five of Wands is not something permanent and hence not to be taken very seriously. We all have to go through those little struggles every day which can cripple us and distract us from our goals if made much of. The key is to be like the black hen in the background. Ignore little things that don't seem to add up and remain focused on what you have to do.

There may be some disagreements with people and unless you want to spend the day fighting and bickering over trivial details do not get into a situation that is not worth your time or attention. There may be a feeling of competitiveness in the workplace or at home where everyone seems to have a point of view about everything.

Even if you find it impossible not to participate, keep yourself grounded and know that you can back off any time you choose. Do not lose this power of choice and get into a deadlock. Take the initiative to bring conflict under control. If communication seems to be heading in the wrong direction, use humour or play it down to set the perspective right.

As you go about battling little hurdles today, remember to take it all in your stride and focus on the bigger picture of your life. Have a great day!