King of Cups and the Three of Wands

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week. I am using two cards from the Waite Smith Centennial tarot deck for this reading to get an overview of the energies playing out this week.

Card 1: King of Cups - This card brings an element of healing and understanding. It's all about staying in control with your emotions and subconscious feelings as these may still be lurking behind the scenes. You may get some kind of help in dealing with emotional issues, perhaps a sympathetic friend or elder person who can help bring clarity to something you have been dealing with in an immature manner.

You yourself could also be playing this role to someone in need so it is important not to get drawn into other people's affairs too much or you could end up bringing your own emotional dramas to the surface. The energy of this King is best for helping others and taking a broad view of relationships rather than sorting out trivial personal issues.

Card 2: Three of Wands - This card is about expanding your conscious awareness in the light of your experiences. This is a symbol of Sun in the zodiac sign of Aries, the one concerned with asserting your individual identity and fulfilling your spiritual purpose in life.

You are fearless, dynamic and full of optimism about what is to come. You hope for the best possible outcome in every area of your life. It's also a very positive card for success in ongoing projects and getting expected results from recent endeavours. You are now ready to leave the past behind and focus determinedly on your future goals.

This week there is a clear shift in your inner landscape from the water element of the King of Cups to the fire element of the Three of Wands. After resolving complex inner feelings you move to a more dynamic and active state of mind and assume greater responsibility for your actions. Stay centered and empowered as external events bring these changes to effect. Have a wonderful week!

Ace of Pentacles and the Four of Pentacles

Here's your tarot forecast for the upcoming week using two cards from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck.
Card 1: Ace of Pentacles - This week starts with renewed focus on everyday matters and material possessions including money matters, health and the homestead. This is one of the most earthy and grounded cards in the minor arcana and often may be rooted in mundane happenings rather than something profound or exciting. Nevertheless, it acts as a foundational step to greater material security and brings a sense of connectedness to life.

This card also shows up as a reminder to keep up your basic routines no matter how pointless or excruciating they may feel at times. It is important to go through these seemingly monotonous routines as this is the 'watering-the-plants' stage of your life with much to look forward to at a later stage. Keep yourself motivated as you go about with present hardwork. It's the key to future happiness and well being.

Card2: Four of Pentacles - This card suggests a secure establishment of the life you want to lead, a consolidation of resources you have been gathering for a while and a sense of order. Astrologically, this represents sun in the zodiac sign of Capricorn so there is stability, security and groundedness in your life this week. In matters of work you would be methodical and adopt a more conventional approach, no risk taking at this time.

In personal relationships you may be reserved, inclined to preserve peace and maintain the status quo rather than stir things up for adventure. Try and remain open to the emotional energy of others instead of closing yourself off or taking things too seriously.

This week you may want to consciously remind yourself to do things with more passion than you feel. Keep a lighthearted approach to things and try and think of ways to make your everyday routines more fun and joyful. Have a wonderful week!

Ace of Wands and the Knight of Swords

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

Card 1: Ace of Wands - A new energy, a sparkling idea or a new impulse is coming your way this week, bringing loads of action and creativity. You would experience an increase in confidence and a general burst of energy at this time. You would be inspired and motivated to take charge of your life and steer it in the direction you have been wanting to for sometime now. This Ace brings tremendous vitality and vigour into your everyday actions so nothing seems mundane or trivial.

Card 2: Knight of Swords - The knights in tarot bring speed and action and this one in particular comes galloping with an impressive and almost chaotic energy. Things are sure to speed up this week and you may find yourself in a rush, trying to accomplish everything at once. Some events may take you by surprise as they occur unexpectedly and as if forced by circumstances.

The pitfall of this knight is overconfidence and an excessively intellectual approach to all things, including human relationships. This is one area where you would need to proceed with gentleness and understanding rather than get into a black and white, right and wrong argument. Try not to rub people the wrong way this week, even if they're unable to catch up with the speed of your thoughts and passionate zeal.

This week try and make the most of the high energy you possess and stay on course with your short term goals. However, stay grounded and practical where long term planning is concerned. In relationship matters you may be inclined to talk more and listen less and also come across as a tad domineering so try and temper your natural instinct with kindness and sensitivity.
Have a wonderful week!

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!