Tarot Contemplation – Knight of Swords

Here you are, the Wind in your hair: like pure-hearted Galahad, charging ahead at full speed as if you’re righteously scattering your enemies swift and sure. You know what you want today and have the determination to get it. However, you ought to slow down and think your plan through. Your mind is being influenced by intelligent though reactive Gemini, whose energies are also associated with this Knight as a double-edged sword. Though planning may seem boring to you right now, it could ultimately save you a lot of trouble in the long run. If you rush ahead, without considering the details, you are likely to say or do something that you’ll regret later.

Tarot Contemplation – Three of Pentacles

Again, the Number Three and the influence of yesterday’s Empress card energies continues to figure prominently in our affairs today.  Swirling about us are the influences of Earth, Mars and Capricorn.  A synthesis coming together to become more than the sum of their parts.  The apprentice or amateur has received his/her reward and is now at work in earnest.  A project is beginning to manifest.  People are coming together to make something happen.  The foundation is being poured for the new house.  Progress is being made on the first draft of that big essay.  You are beginning the apprenticeship that will lead to mastery of your profession.  You are using what you have learned to turn a profit.  The intentions you have sent to the Universe are beginning to come to fruition.  It is important when this card appears that you are mindful that this is an early stage of progress and you still have much to learn. Watch how others work and listen to criticism so that you can continue to grow.  This is the time to assess your project and see if it is line with your larger goals.  If it is, persevere.  If not, spend some time choosing the right activities and partnerships to lead you toward your long-term goals.

Tarot Contemplation – The Empress

The Number Three is associated with The Empress card.  Three represents synthesis — two coming together to become more than the sum of their parts.  Three is the number of trinity of body, mind and spirit; heaven, earth and water; past, present and future.  The number three signifies love, vital force, creative success and positive energy.  This card is all about getting in touch with your “feminine” side. This isn’t related to gender — it’s more about the qualities that are traditionally associated with anima-type energies.  They’re more sensitive, intuitive, reflective and passive. They’re introspective and creative as opposed to extroverted and dynamic. But they are just as powerful and can enrich your life in ways you never dreamed possible.  Keep in mind that the Empress can be so giving and caring that she winds up neglecting her own needs. You want to remember your own strength and power as you navigate your relationships with others.  There is a rich inner world that each of us — male or female — possess, yet few of us take the time to fully explore. It’s a lush, fertile garden where primitive instincts and natural desires reside. This card may describe a person in your life — a mother, sister, role model or friend — and if so, know that she’s here to teach you something. The Empress knows that any “garden” can flourish when it’s tended to with love.  You may be exploring your own feminine instincts this week, or you may be taking a more supportive role in your personal relationships. You might also be exploring a different kind of fertility: such as giving birth to a creative project or a body of work.  Whatever role you’re taking on this week — whether you’re caring for another or tapping into your feminine side in other ways — know that it’s going to be less about the mark you make on the outer world and more about tending to the world you’re creating within.

Tarot Contemplation – The Moon

The Moon is a card of darkness (not knowing about things), illusion (things hidden) and the unconscious.  Now is time to pay attention to your intuition and dreams.  What do your deepest feelings tell you about your current situation?  What are you most afraid of right now?  Sometimes the most profound growth is found in facing our deepest fears.  You may be hiding something from others or yourself.  Someone may also be hiding something from you, contributing to the confusion and fear you’re feeling.  The Moon advises us to go within to seek better understanding before taking action.  It may be wise to keep some things hidden for now.  The Moon also represents the present (waxing) Moon itself, the Equinox and the effects of the Grand  Cross, as well as the changes brought by Spring.

Tarot Contemplation – Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that change is inevitable.  However things are now, they will most definitely not stay the same forever.  Therefore, do not get attached to one way of being and do not try to control everything because you cannot.  Simply, center yourself to remain calm and have a clear mind for good decisions in spite of everything around seemingly out of control.  If you’ve been down on your luck, hang on to your hat because change is a-comin’.

Tarot Contemplation – The Devil (reversed)

Pay attention to what you feel resentful towards or burdened by today. Whatever you are feeling weighed down by, remember, it is something you chose, and also something you can unchoose. Assess whether you want to remain committed to that which you have tied yourself to. It may not seem like it, but you do have a choice. Some sort of breakthrough has happened, or is about to happen … and this is the signal that the time has come for you to take control over your life.

Tarot Contemplation – Judgment (reversed)

Judgment may appear reversed when there is difficulty tuning into your higher calling, or when judgmental thinking is an obstacle. You may be trying to get clear about the best direction to take, but feel like you’re getting nowhere. Seek solitude and unplug so you can tune into your own voice. You may have trouble trusting your own voice. You may have ideas or fantasies that seem so impossible or unconventional that you quickly dismiss them. While it’s true that we have to start from where we are, remember that anyone who ever made a dream come true started with one small step. What can you do now to create the future you dream of? Judgment may also be reversed when we are being judgmental of others,or are feeling judged by others. Remember that what’s true for you is not necessarily someone else’s truth; we are all permitted to choose our own priorities in life. Try not to make assumptions about someone’s behavior; it’s likely you don’t know their whole story. If you feel judged by someone else, try not to let it get to you. Just do your best by your own assessment. Fear of others’ judgment may be holding you back from pursuing your dreams. What’s worse, though: being judged by others for following your heart, or getting to the end of your life and feeling full of regret for all the things you never did?

Tarot Contemplation – The Devil

Pay attention to what you feel resentful towards or burdened by today. Whatever you are feeling weighed down by, remember, it is something you chose, and also something you can unchoose. Assess whether you want to remain committed to that which you have tied yourself to. It may not seem like it, but you do have a choice. The Devil is a card of indulgence and material pleasure. When the Devil appears, there is something you do that feels good, but its not good for your health or well-being. You know you shouldn’t have another glass of wine, charge those shoes to your credit card, or fall into bed with that troublesome lover, but you do it anyway. You may be ignoring your higher self and be disconnected from spirit. In some way, you are deceiving yourself. Sometimes, the Devil shows up when a little fun is exactly what you need. Sometimes, we need to let go, break our own rules and forget about the consequences until tomorrow.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hierophant (reversed)

Today is a day for learning. Ask yourself, “What one thing could I learn that would improve my life now?” Once you’ve decided your subject, hit the books. Go to the recognized experts and pay close attention to their words. Once you’ve absorbed the traditional teachings on this subject, you can begin to innovate, but for now be a willing and cooperative student. The Hierophant Reversed represents problems with traditions and societal norms. You may be questioning or rebelling against some tradition or societal norm. The way things are usually done may not be working for you. You may notice that traditional practices are harmful or impractical and may even participate in revolutionary action or protest. You may be rebelling for the sake of rebelling. A rebel without a cause. Ask if your actions stem from your deepest desires, or if you are just doing the opposite of what’s expected of you. This card also appears reversed to advise you to examine your usual way of thinking or acting. Perhaps your usual way of doing something is not in line with the life you’d like to live. Maybe the beliefs you formed in early life no longer serve your purpose. What was once useful to you may now be limiting. This card also appears when you are bothered by your conscience. You may be confused about the right thing to do or say. You may be riddled with guilt or regret. You may be feeling weary from constantly living up to the expectations that seem imposed upon you. The Hierophant Reversed can also represent a teacher with questionable methods. This teacher may use intimidation or shame as a teaching tactic. The lessons being passed may be unethical or outdated. This teacher may take advantage of their position of authority. Lastly, this card may also represent divorce or leaving a religion.

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool (reversed)

Today, look at your relationship with limits. On the one hand, you may be limiting yourself and your potential by never taking risks. You may be making assumptions about every possible path before even trying it out. You may think to yourself, “I already know what will happen if I do that, so why even try?” Though there is value in past experience, be wary of being closed off to new experiences. You may be pleasantly surprised. On the other hand,The Fool reversed may be urging you to act with more constraint. It may be that you have forgotten everything you learned in the past and are acting foolishly in a situation. You may be so in love with adventure and newness that you are bypassing opportunities to commit and grow in any one area. It is good to be curious and try new things, but there is also value in settling down and diving deeper into what you already have.

Tarot Contemplation – The Emperor

The Emperor has been described as (a) will embodied in form, but this is only one of its applications, and (b) as an expression of virtualities contained in the Absolute Being — but this is a fantasy. The Emperor’s message is this: It is time to think logically and rationally about your situation. Rules, stability and structure are central to the current situation. If you have a position of leadership, use your intellect to make the best decisions for your team. The Emperor urges you to increase the stability in your life. There may be a need for you to set limits on your own behavior in order to achieve your goals. Your father or a father-figure may be relevant to the situation at hand. Think about what fatherhood and masculinity mean to you.

Tarot Contemplation – The Emperor (reversed)

 

For today, make a to-do list and get to it.  No excuses.  No distractions.  You can get a lot of meaningful work done today, but only if you take responsibility for yourself.  The Emperor is a card of authority, structure and security.  When he appears reversed, there is probably some problem in one of these areas.  The card could represent someone who is abusing their power.  It may be that the person in charge of your situation, whether it is you or someone else, has let their power go to their head.  They may be overly controlling or critical.  They may put their own needs before the greater good.  They may be deceitful or greedy.  They may be lazy or unmotivated, or just not qualified for the position they hold.  The Emperor can also appear reversed when a situation is not safe or predictable.  Rules and structure are missing.  Chaos prevails.  If you are trying to get something done, but do not have a plan or structure, you may find you make no progress.  Alternatively, if you are too structured and rigid, the Emperor Reversed may be prompting you to shake up your routine and be a little less predictable for the sake of creativity.  This card can also indicate trouble with boundaries.  You may find it difficult to say “no” or to avoid taking on other people’s “stuff”.  Or, you may be pushing your own “stuff” on to others.  The Emperor is the father in the Tarot, and when he appears reversed, there may be problems with a father figure or in taking on the role of father.  You may have trouble in your relationship with your father, or, if you are a father, with your children.  Your father may be ill.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man

It’s time for a bit of deep thinking today as you may feel that things are getting on top of you. The Hanged Man usually implies you will dig deep into your emotions and thoughts before coming up with an answer. Be careful you don’t get stuck in any negatives which may arise.

For Love: If your partner seems a little distant today it is best to give them some space. There seems to be a lot going on below the surface of their mood and if you inadvertently overstep the mark by pushing for answers, you may find yourself at the receiving end of either harsh words or silence.

For Work: This is a good day to work alone. Keep your head down and get on with the work at hand. Do not make any waves today as things may not be as they seem. Do your own thing and let others do theirs.

Tarot Contemplation – Justice

The Justice card shows you where something in your life may be out of balance. Keep an eye out today for anything that seems unfair to you and act accordingly. You are aiming for harmony today so any interactions need to be handled with logic and intellect as opposed to emotional outbursts.

For Love: When dealing with your love life do not get too caught up in who is right and who is wrong. If you do, any discussions you are having could quickly turn into an argument. State your case, listen to the other person, and find mutual ground to go forward.

For Work: You may have more on your plate today than you care to deal with. You need to prioritise any tasks which come to hand and, if possible, distribute part of your heavy workload to someone else if you cannot manage on your own. The Justice card can help with this organization as it is all about balance and fairness.

Tarot Contemplation – Death

An ending before an utter transformation, like the caterpillar in a cocoon … on the verge of becoming a butterfly.  It is time to get rid of what is no longer useful.  Seek closure before moving on.  You may be about to end a job, move house, or end a relationship.  This may not be an easy change, but it is necessary for your maturation and well-being.  If you’ve been feeling stuck, this card advises you to look around and decide what to let go of.  Only when you free up stagnant energy will new things come to you.  If you are going through a time of painful loss, find solace in knowing that you will look back at this time as the beginning of a new chapter in your life.  Let go and trust in the universe.

Tarot Contemplation – The Star

Today is a new day and a new opportunity for joy! Find ways to refresh your environment and yourself. Have a long and lovely bath, tidy up your room, declutter, practice forgiveness. Make space for wonderful new things in your life. After the destruction of the Tower, the Star brings optimism for a fresh start. Trust in the constantly changing nature of the universe. After the darkest hour comes the dawn of a new day. You are on a healing path. Be sure to nurture both the physical and spiritual aspects of your life. Do what is practically required, while at the same time visualizing an ideal future. Calmness and stillness may be required to heal completely. If someone in your life needs healing, the Star is telling you that optimism and gentle nurturing are required. In a creative venture, the Star can be a sign of success. Astrology and other divinatory arts are conveying messages to you. Pay attention to the cosmos!

Tarot Contemplation – The Hermit

Your soul may be craving a retreat in order to replenish and restore.  By taking space and solitude now, you will be ready to engage with and guide others when they most need you later on.  So, follow the need to withdraw from society to become more comfortable with your Self.  The answers you seek will be found within you, not in any book or on any website.  The Hermit may also be advising you to seek the guidance of a wise counselor or mentor.  Perhaps after your time alone with your thoughts, consider returning from isolation to share knowledge with others. “Where I am, you also may be.”

Tarot Contemplation – Death (reversed)

Something new wants to emerge in your life, but for that to happen you first must release that which has run its course. Today, take time to seek closure — say goodbye to a relationship, a habit, or attitude that no longer serves you. Though this ending may be painful, know that this is a necessary and valuable step in your personal evolutin. When Death appears reversed, there is a delay in reaching a conclusion to some aspect of your life. It may be that there is still a lot to be learned where you are now. It is not time to move on. Or, you may be having trouble letting go in some area, for example, you may be unwilling to accept that a romantic relationship is over. Alternatively, you may be hastily severing ties and burning bridges in order to escape an aspect of your life. Death Reversed may be warning you to slow down and not leave everything behind. If Death appears reversed and you’ve been trying to escape some uncomfortable situation, it may be telling you to confront the issue more directly. Sometimes when we try to run away from something we end up encountering the same problem in a different form because this is a challenge we need to overcome so that we can develop.

Tarot Contemplation – The Magician

The Magician can help you in pooling all of your talents together and using them as a “whole” in order to achieve your goals. Everything you need is at your fingertips and you just need to reach out and begin the process of putting the pieces together to realise your dreams.

Love life: There may be a bit of extra work involved for you to get your relationship to the point you wish it to be. If this is the case, then today is certainly saying you can do this, and do it with ease.

Work life: This is one of the best cards to have for your work life. It shows you will accomplish much whilst using all of your talents to do so.

Tarot Contemplation – The Tower

Be prepared for anything today as things may not go as you expect. The Tower suggests a few hiccups that may cause the best laid plans to turn to putty in your hand. Don’t expect too much and you won’t be disappointed.

For Love: This is not the day to bring up anything that has been bothering you in relation to your love life. Rather, it is the day to have a little patience and save what has been bothering you until a later date. The Tower has a way of making what seems like “nothing” turn into “something” rather quickly and usually not for the better.

For Work: Interruptions and setbacks may be the order of the day for you. If you don’t aim for any high expectations with your workload today then you won’t feel as if you have failed. After all, there is always tomorrow.

Tarot Contemplation – The Chariot

The Chariot, in its simplest terms, represents a vehicle, and one that you are in charge of steering – your life is the vehicle and it is your choices and decisions that steer you in either the right or wrong direction.

When this card appears in a reading, it often represents challenges or difficulties that you must work through or around, but with courage and determination the outcome is often victory.

It often represents an existing struggle, one you have been battling with for a while. For example, the card may represent a destructive or unfulfilling relationship that you have had problems letting go of. It may be that you have been a housewife for many years and you don’t have the confidence to get back into the job market, or perhaps you have hit a glass ceiling in your job or profession and lack the courage to seek success elsewhere.

Whatever the specific challenge or obstacle may be, you can get over it if you find the drive and determination to do so, since The Chariot represents self-reliance and decisive action.

When this card appears in your reading, it is saying don’t quit or give up. As hard as the battle may seem at times, if you persevere, you can and will succeed. It is important to accept and understand that sometimes we need to change course or direction in order to achieve our goals and ambitions. If something isn’t happening, however hard you try, perhaps you simply need to change tactics to get results.

The warning with The Chariot is not to allow your drive, ambition and determination to turn to arrogance and pride. It is not about bullying your way through life. This card simply suggests that you don’t allow your ego to get in the way.

If you feel that your life is not going in the direction you would like it to, and The Chariot appears in your reading, ask yourself ‘What do I need to do to achieve what I want?’, ‘What do I need to let go of in order to gain what I desire?’, ‘Am I on course or way off it?’

Quite often we consult the Tarot cards when we feel lost, without any goals or direction. You would never jump into a car without knowing where you are going would you? Otherwise how would you know when you’d arrived at your destination?

It is the same with life. There are always signposts along the way and the Tarot cards can help you to determine which signs are pointing you in the right direction.

Tarot Contemplation – Temperance

Now that we’re off on our next adventure, it’s time to integrate new information and to regain balance by making adjustments.  Two or more things are coming together to create something new.  You may be integrating your life with someone else’s, integrating your work and home lives, or integrating spirituality into your everyday life.  Whatever project you are working on, be sure to change a little, then step back and assess the results.  Like a scientist, change one variable at a time, and then see what happens.  Find your balance before moving forward.  Use your emotions and be practical, too.  In a situation with another person, compromise will be necessary.  If you’ve been feeling off-kilter, seek balance between work and play, feeling and doing.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hermit

What’s the difference between solitude and loneliness?

Perhaps, the difference is solitude is something you WANT and feel comfortable with (a peaceful, relaxing and inspirational space) and loneliness is an UNWANTED experience of being on your own.  One of the greatest fears we have is the fear of loneliness, especially the loneliness that we feel when we are without a lover  This fear traps many of us into unfulfilling or destructive relationships, or leads us into pursuing the wrong person just to AVOID being on our own.

When The Hermit appears in your reading, it may represent the loneliness you feel at the time. And remember, it is possible to feel more isolated and lonely in an unhappy relationship or marriage than when you are actually on your own  If this is the case, the card is suggesting you take time out for inner reflection. In fact, The Hermit is also known as the Contemplation card in some Tarot decks. Why do you feel lonely? What can you do to help turn unwanted loneliness into welcome solitude  Do you believe you can transform your loneliness into solitude? I believe you can. Focus on contemplating positive opportunities and outcomes. Spend your time reflecting on past joys and accomplishments. Consider what you can do with your life to create more satisfaction and fulfillment.

The Hermit is saying take your time and chill out, don’t make any hasty or impetuous decisions, THINK about the issues in your life carefully and from a more open-minded perspective and with a more positive attitude’.  The card also suggests you should be patient, as it may take a little more time before the period of unwanted loneliness you are suffering will pass. Of course, it can also mean don’t let the fear of loneliness hold you back from making an important decision!  When The Hermit appears in your readings, don’t rush any decisions, take time out to think about and contemplate your options carefully, and if you feel lonely consider how you can change the way you view your ‘loneliness’ to create a sense of solitude instead.

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool

Feeling the energies around us shifting again? With the Vernal Equinox just around the corner (Mon., 3/20) our intentions and heartspaces are being amplified … It’s definitely a time of new adventure, whether we wanted one or not. Try to keep an open mind. Don’t make all the decisions about your path, or make assumptions about how it’ll be before you embark. Stay open to surprises and unexpected opportunities. Anything could happen if you leave room for possibilities. Trust in the universe to keep you safe then take the leap into the Unknown!

Tarot Contemplation – The Hierophant

Today is a day for learning. Ask yourself, “What one thing could I learn that would improve my life now?” Once you’ve decided your subject, hit the books. Go to the recognized experts and pay close attention to their words. Once you’ve absorbed the traditional teachings on this subject, you can begin to innovate, but for now, be a willing and cooperative student. Today, make time to examine your beliefs. You may have an opportunity to teach someone something about life. Will your teachings be flexible so that your student can integrate them into their own life, or are your beliefs rigid and dogmatic? Who or what has been your teacher? Do the lessons you’ve learned serve you well now, or is it time to seek a new teacher? Are you making a decision based on what you believe you “should” do, or are you tuned into your higher calling?

Tarot Contemplation – The Tower (reversed)

The power of the upright Tower is weakened when it appears reversed. Now is a chance to make changes to avert future disaster.  There could be a small emergency.  Pay attention to the reason for the accident or problem and make changes in order to avert a bigger disaster in the future.  This time the problem is manageable, but underlying factors could result in serious trouble later.  The Tower might show up reversed when you feel ready to explode.  You may just barely manage your stress and responsibilities on a day-to-day basis.  This card is advising you to fix the situation, seek help, or take a break before things get much worse.  Make changes while you have a chance to do so voluntarily.  The Tower Reversed may also be advising you to shake things up deliberately.  The status quo is just not working for you anymore.  You may have been putting up with something, ignoring bad feelings, or pretending everything is OK.  Now it is time to push the situation to the limits.  Call someone on their bad behaviour or attitude.  This shake up may cause disharmony in your work or living situation, but the changes that occur will lead to much more satisfaction in the long term.  This card may also be calling for a huge purge.  Take a careful look at your belongings, habits, or thought patterns.  Do you need all that “stuff”?  Now is the perfect time to throw away the clutter.

Tarot Contemplation – Judgment

There are times in our lives when we must accept inevitable change and allow things to come to a natural end.  The Judgment card is often referred to as a time of resurrection and awakening, a time when a phase or period of our life comes to an absolute end making way for dynamic new beginnings.  It may be that a long-term relationship or marriage has had its time and whilst it may feel painful to accept this finality, the Judgment card is saying try and accept that this is a time of fast-moving, positive change and action for you.  Whether it’s the end of a career, a time when your children have flown the nest, or a turn of events that make you wish your life was different, this card represents karmic change and it indicates that bigger and better things are yet to come into your life.

Quite often, fantastic events and opportunities follow sad and difficult challenges and this card can represent any events that may feel like ‘Judgment Day’ has come. Changes that may be indicated upon the appearance of this card can be significant, so this would not be a time for regret and fear but a time for courage and rejoicing in what you have achieved and what you are yet to achieve.  Your life may well pick up a pace when this card appears, so whatever future possibilities are indicated in your reading, these events may happen quite quickly.

If the Judgment card comes up in a reading about legal issues, it is a positive sign that any ruling will be in your favor.  It’s important to use your own judgment wisely and not to judge yourself too harshly. It is a signal for you to open your heart and mind to accept that all things come to an end and nothing lasts forever, yet for each ending there is always a new beginning.  Embrace such significant and inevitable change and a whole new world of opportunity can unfold for you – the Judgment card is a calling for you to be all that you can be.

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool

The Fool represents a free spirit with a lust for life, knowledge, and adventure, who has little fear of taking risks. Does this sound like your card?

Innocence and naivete are associated with The Fool, for the young have no fear of new experiences or change.

As you grow older you can lose that childish innocence and enthusiasm, becoming fearful and cynical of change and new experiences.

The mind of The Fool is always open, an empty vessel eagerly waiting to be filled with new knowledge. Any experience, pleasant or challenging, is life knowledge that he accepts as part of his learning.

The Fool does not sit on the fence waiting for life to come to him, he always takes the first step himself. The Fool does not analyze all the possible risks of a new adventure, he learns as he goes along.

The fearlessness and sheer enthusiasm associated with The Fool makes for quite a maverick character, and often this card can signify that such a person, male or female, may step into your life.

It is your attitude that influences the choices and decisions you make, and often your mind is so full of doubt and fear that you become closed-minded to the possibilities of change.

When The Fool appears, ask yourself how open-minded you are being at that moment in time, how enthusiastic are you about life, and do you desire new experiences and excitement but fear taking that first step?

Any journey starts with the first step, and motivating yourself to take it is the hardest part. The Fool encourages you to discover your inner child and harness that youthful enthusiasm to help you on your way to a new life and future.

A time to exercise caution is when The Fool comes up as the first card in a reading for you. You may want to question your motives or judgment, since as this is the first card, it can indicate folly. Perhaps you are motivated for the wrong reasons, so look before you leap.

You will have to deal with many twists and turns, paths and crossroads on your life journey and The Fool can help as a sign post when you need to take a new path.

Tarot Contemplation – Temperance (reversed)

Temperance reversed indicates a lack of balance.  You may be overemphasizing your feelings and not paying attention to your behaviour.  In your relationships, you or someone else may be refusing to budge on some issue.  Someone is not willing to compromise or may be compromising too much in order to please others.  You might be trying to make too many changes at once, for example, radically changing the way you eat at the same time as beginning an intensive exercise routine.  This card may be reminding you that making life changes is best done gradually and gently.  It may be that you are keeping the different aspects of your life totally separate so that you feel like entirely different people in your different roles.  You might be keeping your romantic partner apart from your coworkers, or your creativity separate from money making ventures.  Explore integrating the parts of your life that you have kept separate in order to feel more whole.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hierophant

You may have an opportunity to teach someone something about life.  Will your teachings be flexible so that your student can integrate them into their own life, or are your beliefs rigid and dogmatic?  Who or what has been your teacher?  Do the lessons you’ve learned serve you will now, or is it time to seek a new teacher?  Are you making a decision based on what you believe you “should” do, or are you tuned into your higher calling?  Bottom line:  When the Hierophant appears, it is a time to examine your beliefs.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hermit

Today is a day for solitude, introspection, perspective, guidance and wisdom.  The Hermit indicates a need or desire to withdraw from the world.  Through deep introspection and meditation, you can and will learn much about yourself.  The Hermit is telling you that your soul is craving an outing in order to replenish and restore.  By taking space and solitude now, you will be ready for all this deep thought.  By taking space and solitude now, you will be ready to engage with and guide others when they most need you later on.  The answers you seek will be found within you, not in any book or any website.  Lastly, the Hermit may also be advising you to seek the guidance of a wise counselor or mentor.

Tarot Contemplation – The Magician

Today, you are feeling magical!  You can take a thought and transform it into something in your Now.  And so, just for today …. set an intention and follow-through with action.  Dream it.  Create it.  Live it.  You can do this!  You have the potential to make things happen for yourself.  The key to taking control of your life is to have a vision, then take action on that vision to make it happen now.  Intention and action are both required.  This is the essence of the Law of Attraction.  When your intentions and actions are aligned, real magic happens.  Start gathering the resources you need to meet your goals.  The universe is empowering you to manifest your vision.  Take advantage of this opportunity by staying focused on your goals and applying your power!

Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man (reversed)

You may feel frustrated that things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like today.  Be patient; stop trying to force things to happen.  Take this time of waiting as an opportunity to practice being present with yourself.  You may find that when you let go of your expectations that things turn out differently, and even better, than you’d hoped.  There is some sort of separation between your spirituality and the way you live your life.  You may be spiritually insightful, but continually fail at bringing those insights into your everyday actions  You may even appear to be a hypocrite, saying one thing and then doing the opposite.  This card could even represent someone who uses their elevated spiritual position in immoral and damaging ways.  Beware of people that seem to have a holier-than-thou attitude, and be wary of having this attitude yourself.  You may desire a ore spiritually fulfilling life, but you don’t know how to make it so.  You may be overthinking the situation.  The truth is that you’re already a spiritual being.

 

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool

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Ah today, we seem to be correcting ourselves from yesterday and begin a new experience on our Journey upright (instead of on our heads)! And time for a new adventure it certainly is, with the Full Moon headed our way this Thursday and the Spring Equinox two weeks away! So many directions we can travel, eh? So, embark upon your day with an open mind. Don’t make all the decisions about your path, or make assumptions about how it’ll be before you even begin. Stay open to surprises and unexpected opportunities. Anything could happen if you leave room for possibilities. The World is your oyster! Trust in the universe to keep you safe, then take the leap into the unknown!

Tarot Contemplation – The Fool (reversed)

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Anything is possible today! Open your mind. Say “Yes!” You’re only limited by your own doubts and fears. So, today shake away your worries and take a chance. The Fool reversed is urging you to look at your relationship with limits. On the one hand, you may be limiting yourself and your potential by never taking risks. You may be making assumptions about every possible path before even trying it out. You may think to yourself, “I already know what will happen if I do that, so why even try?” Though there is value in past experience, be wary of being closed off to new experiences. You may be pleasantly surprised. On the other hand, the Fool reversed may be urging you to act with more constraint. It may be that you have forgotten everything you’ve learned in the past and are acting foolishly in a situation. You may be so in love with adventure and newness that you are bypassing opportunities to commit and grow in any one area. It is good to be curious and try new things, but there is also value in settling down and diving deeper into what you already have.