Ace of Cups

Well look at you getting your shit together. You’ve worked hard and you know what? You are beginning to understand that you have everything you need. No really, you carry everything you need with you at all times. And you know what? You are ready. Ready for that next thing. Ready for that big Relationship. That life changing one. It might be with that hottie you’ve been running into, or keep thinking about, or someone you haven’t met yet, but it could also be a relationship with yourself. The real you, because truthfully you are The One. Loving ourselves is the first step to being able to love others and to letting ourselves be loved. Either way it’s just around the corner.

Three of Swords

When I was a teenager and just learning to read Tarot cards I used to call this card “lancing the boil,” which is gross, but accurate. No more delusions. No more being blind to what is going on or what the situation is. Time to lance that sucker. It might be gross and painful, but then you can begin to heal. So good luck with this one. It’s a relief to have this over and done with at least. No more worrying, resolution is possible, and now there is room for the good things.

Queen of Wands

The Queen of wands represents loyalty of the heart and the ability to sustain a creative vision. No small thing. You are on the right path and whatever you are doing, keep doing it. Move forward knowing that whatever life throws at you, you will not be derailed. Whether it is a new job, a new plan to get out form under some bad circumstances, to finally turn that job into a hobby, or to suddenly find that that vision you always had of your life really does seem possible…you have totally go this. Pat yourself on the back because it has been through no small effort on your part. Not a bad card to see you through the weekend.

Eight of Cups

It is sunny where I am today. The sunny season is short where I live and so I felt slightly miffed pulling such a sad looking card. But you know what? Only after we have exhausted all avenues, and tried every idea, do we come to the realization that it is what it is and then finally move forward. So we understand it, we accept it, and then we let it go. It’s okay to feel sad and maybe a little depressed about it. Now we have to start over. That’s not such a bad thing though, because it opens us up to new possibilities. And all that pressure is off! We get to rest, and think, and start something fresh armed with new experience and wisdom.

Four of Swords

Today find a way to be by yourself, even if it is only for a few minutes. Rest, relax, and be with your thoughts. A little introversion and a little recuperation will go a long way towards feeding your soul and preparing you for the next chaotic phase of life. Even if you only take a short break from your day – do it. Go outside and take a walk, go to a park if there is one nearby, sit under a tree if you can, or sit on a bench and relax for a few. Enjoy the feel of the sun on your skin, or the breeze across your face, or even the smell of the rain in the air if that’s what is going on out there for you. If you can take more than a short break, even better. We can always find some time if we make it a priority. You’ll feel better and you may even have a great revelation about something you didn’t even know was weighing you down. You can certainly feel good about taking such good care of yourself. Our own selves are usually the one person in our lives we neglect the most even though we know we have more capacity for our loved ones if we have a well of health and happiness to draw from.

Four of Wands

Well, so far so good. A creative idea has yielded early success. There is still hard work ahead but you are on the right track. Not bad for a Tuesday.

Four of Cups

This card typically indicates a time of boredom and dissatisfaction in a relationship. You may also be feeling a bit depressed and let down, but be careful that you aren’t confusing reality with unreasonable expectations. As always, think things through before you act. It’s hard not to feel cheated, but you might be cheating yourself by expecting more than the relationship – any relationship really – can deliver. It’s Monday, so I feel like this is related to your job, but it’s Monday and who doesn’t dream of retirement on Monday? I’m sure someone somewhere doesn’t, but I personally don’t know any of them.

Knight of Pentacles

This card represents being comfortably enmeshed in the tasks of ordinary living. So maybe this is the weekend to clean your house, and do some laundry? Or maybe I am projecting that on to you because I’ve let that go a little too long in my own life. Either way it’s a time of being a hard-working, kind, and gentle human being, or being inspired by such a person. After all those are some very worthy, and rather unappreciated traits in the world today.

Nine of Cups / Eight of Pentacles

Well I have to say that I am very happy to not see a sword card today. No card is entirely “good” and no card is entirely “bad,” but just looking at these cards is a visual relief after the last two days. Oh, and what is up with pulling two cards and not one? Well something told me to pull both of these. The Nine of Cups is a time of satisfaction and happiness for all of the effort you have been putting forth. The Eight of Pentacles is all about you working hard to learn a new skill and capitalizing on a new-found or known talent you have. What you are doing is going to pay off if you just keep at it. And it isn’t necessarily your day job, although it could be a new opportunity there. No, it is suddenly realizing that this new thing, this interest, this thing you are learning, might just be a very big new direction for you. It’s vague and it seems impractical even; maybe that hobby of yours could turn into something more than just a hobby? Don’t think too far ahead. One step at a time. Keep at it and see where it goes.

Seven Of Wands

It’s a wands kind of week so far. It’s hard to look look at this card and think you are going to have a good day. It all depends on what your definition of a good day is. Everything you need to battle is laid out before you. There is nothing hidden from you; nothing unexpected that is going to pop up today. That can be a very good thing. There might be a little competition today, but hold fast. You know you’ve got this. Just keep fighting the good fight. Today I’m meeting up with the girls after work for a little happy hour. Seems like the perfect end to a day filled with hard work and intense concentration. Maybe you should plan a little treat for yourself at the end of the day too? It doesn’t have to be social. It could be a relaxing bath, a good book, and some quiet time for yourself.