Month: September 2017

The Lovers is associated with the astrological sign of Gemini, “The Twins”.  It almost always points to partnerships with just one other person.  Generally and not surprisingly this indicates a romantic partnership, but of course this is not always the case.  Less frequently, it points to the duality that all of us have inwardly — between male/female, yin/yang, approach/avoidance and the like.  It is possible when this card appears that you are feeling ambivalent about a relationship or situation in your life.  It could be that your heart is telling you one thing and your head, another.  In general, the thing to do is (within the bounds of your morality) to follow your heart.  Some people say there are only two modes that any of us are operating under at any one time:  fear or love.  Whenever you can, choose love.  Working with a special person, like a mentor or leader that you have faith in, can help you along your spiritual journey.  However, don’t blindly follow; question everything, listen to your heart and your gut reactions; take what is offered that is helpful to you and disregard the rest.  A mentor may be getting ready to come into your life.  Remember the old saying:  “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.”

The Empress is an archetype of feminine power; she is watery, hard to fathom, mysterious, fertile and sexual.  She augurs a need for us to be in touch with our feminine side, to listen to our intuition and to give priority to our emotions and passions.  She can signify coming abundance.  People are going to be more attracted to you than usual (in every sense) and you are likely to find people on your doorstep wanting your advice and/or a shoulder to cry on.  This will be beneficial to you because you are now going to be able to see yourself more in the way that others see you — as someone with wisdom and a lot to offer.  So, share your hard-won perspectives on life, know that your wisdom and caring has value. Your intuition may well be trying to send you a message during this time.  It will beimportant to listen closely to it now and if that requires that you make time alone, even though there are others that need you, then making time alone needs to be a priority.  Heed any messages or warnings that seem to come to you now through your “inner voice.”

The Hanged Man generally shows that you are at a crossroads — one with only two options, i.e., in or out; up or down; yes or no.  You may find yourself very much wanting to do “something”, but having no idea what it is or how to do it.  If that happens, that’s a clear sign that you ought to stop, relax and look at ways that you might need to let go of attempts to control life, situations, people, things.  It is possible that there is an outdated attitude or wish that you need to let go of.  Any sacrifice that you make will open up your life to something even more positive than what you “let go of”.  All in all this ought to be a thoughtful, reflective time, particularly if you are willing to look at it, or how you might best serve your own interests by being willing to change.

There will be an improvement in your work/career life.  This points to an excellent time to find new work or to ask for and receive a promotion in your current job, if that is possible.  Particularly, if your work is in a creative field, this is a time when your suggestions and work will be met with excellent comprehension and may lead you to “bigger and better things.”  Money should be on the upswing when this card appears — even if no feasible way for this to happen is apparent.  Something will appear that will allow you to make more money, whether this is an idea, a chance to do some work “on the side”, or even a new position.  Have faith in yourself and your ability to succeed.