Category: Cartomancy

She’s back, and just in time to enjoy the weekend and Chinese New Year under a New Moon.  Talk about pregnant with creative possibilities … just like The Empress!  Nourish your body with good, whole foods.  Indulge your senses by going to the Chinese New Year Parade, for example.  Or, simply enjoy the weekend at home tending to your garden and relishing in the fragrances of flowers and trees.  Or, create a no-occasion gathering of creative, empowered people who will enhance your creative spirit.  Whatever you choose to do today, indulge your senses.

Time to set things into motion. Invest in your future today.  Make connections, work on your education, start creating something for the future.  Your future self will say,”I am so glad I put energy into this back then.” A decision has to be made and you are taking your first optimistic steps towards your goals.  You have settings in motion and there is no turning back now.  You know what you need to do, and you have the confidence to do it.  You have the ability to lead and a vision that can inspire.  Forgiveness of others or yourself may be required in order to let go of past hurts.

Here comes the Sun!  Today is a day for feeling good, having fun and being happy.  Think about what activities make you feel the most content and fulfilled and do that.  Maybe it’s reading a book in a sunny spot … spending time with a dear friend … creating art.  It might be helpful to think back to what you loved doing as a child.  Enjoy the day!  Celebrate accomplishments and share them with the world.  Don’t be afraid to shine. Let your inner child show by being playful, creative and curious.  Align action and words with your authentic self.  Do what makes you feel excited and warm inside.  If you were anticipating an outcome or an answer to a question in mind, the answer is “yes”.

Today is a day for insights about your self and your life.  There is the possibility you realize some truth that is difficult or painful.  Be compassionate with yourself.  You may want to seek guidance from a wise and trusted friend or teacher.  Be willing to take risks with communication in order to get closer to the truth of a situation.  You can learn a lot about yourself through your writing and conversations.  Be on the lookout for some news that will alert you to the truth.

Ah, this Queen has come back for another visit!  Notice that she is seated near water?  This Queen is suggesting you spend time in or near water because it will be especially soothing, nurturing and nourishing for your spirit.  Water is also the metaphysical metaphor for the unconscious/subconscious mind, where intuition shapes your emotional state of being.  So, you could also tend towards being a bit moody, or even emotionally manipulative and maybe deceitful.  The flip side of feeling those ways is the choice to pay closer attention to your feelings and intuition by listening to your heart.  Today, choose to nurture feelings of compassion, kindness and mindfulness instead.

Today is a new day for hope, peace and renewal and a new opportunity for joy! Find ways to refresh your environment and yourself. Have a long and lovely bath, tidy up your room, de-clutter, 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. When The Star appears, have trust in the constantly changing nature of the universe. After the darkest hour comes the dawn of a new day. In a creative venture, The Star is a sign of success. Astrology and other divinatory arts carry messages from the Cosmos, so sit up and pay attention. 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.

Today is a day of pause and assessment.  Pay attention to the feedback you’re receiving. Whether it’s a work project, a new health plan, or a financial investment, look objectively at what’s working well, and what could use adjustment.  Don’t let perceived failure get you down.  Instead, learn from your errors, make the necessary changes and carry on.  If things are not working out the way you want them to, now is the time to look at what you can change.  You are making progress, but some readjustment may be necessary before you can achieve mastery.  It may be that someone else is evaluating your work at this time.  Try to learn from this criticism without getting overwhelmed by the negative feedback.  You are not failing; you are learning.

Today is a day to celebrate with dear friends. Whether the blessings in your life are big or small, when you take time to show your appreciation, the joy in your community multiplies and keeps on flowing. Rejoice in your friendships! You have friends who truly care about and support you. If you have romantic questions, the answer is mutual attraction and affection. It could even mean an engagement or wedding. Bottom line: there’s positive growth from the emotional union of two or more people.

It is time to balance the scales.  Actions will have fair consequences.  Everything will fall into place just as it is meant to be.  The truth will catch up with liars and cheaters.  Responsible people will be fairly compensated.  Be extra careful with the little details today.  Mistakes and bad choices could come back to haunt you.  At the same time, the good work you put in will pay off.  It is time to think logically.  Don’t let your emotions overwhelm your decisions.  It may be helpful to list the pros and cons of a potential decision.

Look for a new opportunity … look for inspiration everywhere today.  This Ace is a seed to be nurtured.  Be ready to write down notes so you don’t forget the ideas that pop into your head.  These are new bright ideas, bursts of creative energy, sources of inspiration.  Excitement, enthusiasm and energy for something new are available now.  Even if something seems impossible or way too big, write it down.  You never know.  Now is your chance to be courageous.

The Queen of Pentacles is very practical and organized.  She is successful in business and in creating a secure, comfortable home for herself and those she loves.  By making sensible decisions she has made steady, sustainable progress.  She is well grounded and emotionally balanced.  She care for and protects others.  She is a nurturing mother.  When she appears, fertility may be represented.  This Queen has a concern for the environment and makes efficient use of resources.  She is soothed by spending time in nature.  Today, nurture yourself and your loved ones today through practical, loving action.  Think of your chores as sacred.  Honor your environment by cleaning it.  Bless your body by eating some nutritious and delicious food and enjoying some gorgeous exercise.  Bestow a little extra care upon your family, housemates, or pets.  The care you invest today will only serve to multiply your abundance.

Celebrate with dear friends today.  Whether the blessings in your life are big or small, when you take time to show your appreciation, the joy in your community multiplies and keeps on flowing.  You have friends who truly care about and support you.  It is time to rejoice in your friendships!  If you’ve recently accomplished something, why not celebrate the moment with friends.  This card could also be a sign that a new relationship will grow into a real friendship.  You may be invited to a party that you will definitely enjoy.  You might also be advised to call up that dear friend that you haven’t talked to in a while and set up a coffee/tea date or a night out.  Whatever you do, celebrate the positive growth that happens from the emotional union of two or more people.

It’s time to pull upon your deep inner strength.  It may be that you have pushed away your wild, animalistic desires and impulses for the sake of logic and spirituality.  Strength is urging you to work with that wild part of yourself.  Find a balance between your basic drives and higher aspirations.  You may be surprised to find that getting into your body, whether through exercise, feasting, or sex, actually opens up new spiritual doorways for you and increases your personal power.  If there is conflict in your situation, Strength may be advising you to face your adversary with love and compassion.  Don’t worry:  you’re not giving up, only taming the beast.

The Empress is commonly associated with fertility and creativity and feminine power.  A sign of abundance, she reminds us to be in touch with our feminine side.  All aspects of your life are blessed with abundance, and if you are trying to conceive, this is a very good sign.

This card is all about satisfaction, wishes coming true and feeling on top of the world.  So, you’re likely feel really good, or are going to be feeling good very soon.  Today, delight in your senses and emotions.  Taste the delicious food you eat, feel the comfort of your home, appreciate the amazing gifts of music and art that have been created for our pleasure, feel the amazing love that flows in and out of your heart.  What an amazing world!  What an amazing thing to be alive!  Choose to be happy today; it really is a choice.  If you have a wish, spend some time visualizing what you want to help you take steps towards making your dreams a reality.  You might be feeling like you have it all … but, beware that you are not coming across as smug or a braggart to others.

You are so very close to completion or success in some aspect of your life, but this last part feels really hard today.  Past experiences may be bringing up doubt for you.  Don’t give up!  You have within you the strength and wisdom to get it done.  The energies around you today are about wisdom and strength gained through experience.  Today, think back to a time when you’ve been in a similar situation — what lessons did you learn then that you can apply now?  On the flip side, this card could be a warning … that you think you know what to expect and have your defenses up to protect yourself.  Though we do learn from experience, there is always the possibility that things will turn out differently than we expect and that people will surprise us.  Be wary of self-fulfilling prophecy.  Sometimes when we expect the worst, that’s exactly what we end up getting.  You are not a victim.  You got to where you are through your own choices.  If you are not satisfied with your current position, make a choice and change it.

So after you’ve released yourself from the head trips that were binding you … after you’ve allowed yourself to explore the experiences that excite and inspire you … now you’ve levelled up and are ready for yet another new adventure.  You’re getting the message that you’re only limited by your own self-doubts and fears.  The Universe is waiting to celebrate Life and living with you, your way … time to put that theory into practice and start walking forward.  Remain open to those unexpected opportunities, those surprises.  Anything can happen if you leave room for possibilities.  What a great way to celebrate tonight’s Full (Wolf) Moon!

If you have a difficult problem to solve, or a serious decision to make, today is a good day to do that.  Your mind is calm and clear, and you’ll be able to separate your feelings from the facts easily.  You are your mastermind today.  Be mature, calm and intellectually analytical in your pursuit of truth and justice.  Be a direct communicator and an absolute professional.  Your decisions ought to be based on careful thought.  Know who you are and commit to your own truth.  Resist bending to peer pressure or societal norms.  Be ethical and do not be swayed from that you believe is right.  Be objective in your observations so that you can entertain a more objective perspective in confusing situations.

You are full of energy and desire something new.  Shake up your routine today.  Do something different and fun!  Go outside, get some exercise, follow your whims and fancies.  Though you may not be creating long-lasting change now, a bit of disruption will benefit your creative spirit.  You’ll find you might need a lot of stimulation today, and you might be tempted to be rather adventurous and throw caution to the winds.  This is because you are also feeling youthful today … energetic and confident, but flitting from place to place because of a short attention span.  It’s because you are in the mode of actively seeking new challenges to encourage more self-growth.  Just don’t get too reckless or temperamental along the way.

Look at the big picture of your life.  Where are you at in your life now?  What are the big lessons you’ve been learning?  What are you grateful for?  What are you tired of?  By taking the time to check-in with yourself now, you can calm your mind and spirit.  When you are calm, your inner voice can be heard more clearly.  So, check-in, calm your spirit and notice the wise guidance of your soul.   This is a card of drastic change, release and review.  Your current phase of life is coming to an end.  Now it is time to look objectively at what has come before.  In which ways did you succeed?  Where did you fail?  What big lessons have you learnt?  Life cannot stay as it is.  Change is unavoidable.  You will benefit now by being accountable for your choices and behaviour.  Be honest with yourself.  Tune into your higher calling and learn where to go next.  Pay attention to the big ideas you have now.  They are not just impossible dreams!

Your greatest strength is in being vulnerable today.  Let your defenses down.  Stop hiding, especially from yourself.  With a sense of unconditional self-love and compassion towards your self, feel your feelings completely and honestly.  It is time to pull upon your deep inner strength.  It may be that you have pushed away your wild, animalistic desires and impulses for the sake of logic and spirituality.  Strength is urging you to work with that wild part of yourself.  Find a balance between your basic drives and higher aspirations. You may be surprised to find that getting into your body, whether through exercise, feasting, or sex, actually opens up new spiritual doorways for you and increases your personal power.  If there is conflict in your situation, Strength may be advising you to face your adversary with love and compassion.  Don’t worry:  you’re not giving up, only taming the beast.

Spend some time thinking about your financial situation.  You have a good practical energy around you that is great for organizing your finances and making money decisions.  Be sure to use some of that energy to notice and appreciate your many blessings as well.

Something new wants to emerge in your life, but for that to happen you must first release that which has run its course.  Today, take time to seek closure — say goodbye to a relationship, 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 evolution.  This is the ending that occurs before utter transformation.  It is like a caterpillar in a cocoon, on the verge of becoming a butterfly.  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.  Only when you free up stagnant energy will new thins come to you.  If you are going through a time of painful loss, find solace in knowing that you will look back at that time as the beginning of a new chapter in your life.  Let go and trust in the universe.

If you’re feeling limited or victimized today, examine the stories you tell yourself.  It’s likely that you’ll discover that it’s your own inner critic, or wounded inner child, that is stopping you from moving forward more than any external force.  You are imprisoned by your own thinking more than anything.  You hold the key to your own progress.  Stop feeling trapped or limited.  Stop thinking you’ve got no viable options available, even though you may feel weakened by the circumstances in your life, or by others’ opinions of you.  Ask yourself what you get out of remaining “stuck”, and what you can gain if you were to move forward.  How you use your mind is your choice:  you can use your thoughts to keep you trapped, or you can use them to cut through limitations.

The Magician is a powerful sign of The Fool’s higher aspects of his/her journey as a reminder that all is within your grasp, if only you set your mind to it and try.  Have you noticed a lot of synchronicities occurring around you now?  Kā mea nāna ī hana … you create all that your heart looks-to.  At work, new opportunities for better work opportunities are on the rise in the form of a new position.  Your creativity and suggestions are being met with excellent comprehension and this vibe leads to bigger and better work opportunities.  New love interests are also surfacing so get out there and meet people.  If you’re in a long-term relationship, you and your partner are bonding more closely on a deeper, spiritual level.  Money is on an upswing and this trend coincides with what is happening at work.  Even if things don’t feel like they’re opening up at work, there are now opportunities to do side jobs that bring in more income.  The Magician also signifies strength in the body, so if your health has taken a dip, know that you are snapping out of it soon … particularly if you’ve decided to pursue an alternative form of therapy.  And, speaking of alternatives, your research into more spiritual matters is paying off in revealing new levels of knowledge and understanding … a most satisfying time to enjoy this expansion of your spirit now.

Look for inspiration everywhere today!  Be ready to write down notes so you don’t forget the ideas that pop into your head.  Even if something seems “impossible” or “way too big,” write it down.  You never know!  Look for a new opportunity.  The Ace of Wands is a seed to be nurtured.  This is a new bright idea, a burst of creative energy, a source of inspiration.  Excitement, enthusiasm and energy for something new are available.  Now is your chance to be courageous.  This is also about creating a new life, conception or birth, metaphorically and literally.  Look for opportunities to be creative and express your enthusiasm … but for these energies to work, you must act by reaching and grasping for them in order for these new opportunities to come to fruition.

Today is a day of dreaming of possibilities and choices.  Imagine if there were no limitations to stop you.  Dream big!  There’s no need to be realistic or practical.  Exercise your imagination.  Every amazing thing you’ve created began as a dream.  You have so many choices available to you that indecision will prevent you from choosing anything.  It could also mean that you have your head in the clouds.  Dreaming of all that could be is keeping you from focusing on the here and now and making any progress.  If you have a lot of structure and stagnation in your life, this sign indicates the need to shake things up in order to recognize alternative paths you could take.  This sign also represents altered states of consciousness, dreaming and visualization.  It is good to dream and experiment, but beware of your experiments and fantasies standing in the way of healthy development.

You are putting off making a decision for now.  You may be feeling ambivalence or uncertainty.  You may not want to offend or hurt someone involved.  You may need to withdraw in order to contemplate your options.  So, do think before you communicate today.  It’s likely that you’ll decide to say nothing at all, or hold off on making a decision until another day.  That’s actually a good thing.  Give yourself the space and time you need to think things through clearly.  Perhaps more research on the subject matter is required before you can make an informed decision.  You may be denying the truth, or compartmentalizing some aspect of your life in order to not have to deal with it.  While it may be true that ignorance is bliss, ignorance or denial can also cause you to remain stuck in circular thinking and emotional patterns.  If so, then researching your options at this juncture works out all the better as it carries you further towards making a rational decision.

Today is a day to nourish and nurture your Self.  Spending time in or near water will be especially soothing, so go to the beach or have a long bath … solitude is required to restore your self.  By caring for yourself now, you will build the strength to be there for others when they need you.  Don’t underestimate the importance of self-care.  Be that loving mother to yourself.

Celebrate today with dear friends.  Whether the blessings in your life are big or small, when you take time to show your appreciation, the joy in your community multiplies and keeps on flowing.  Rejoice in your friendships!  You have friends who truly care about and support you.  This could be a sign that a new relationship will grow into a real friendship.  You may be invited to a party that you will definitely enjoy.  You are also advised to call up that dear friend that you haven’t spoken to in a while and set up a coffee date or a night out.  It could be that it’s time for some sort of celebratory accomplishment.  You deserve to have more fun!  And speaking of relationships, you just might be the recipient of a bit of mutual attraction and affection … and for some, this sign could even indicate an engagement or wedding.  Bottom line:  positive growth sprouts forth from the emotional union of two or more people.

We are back on the road of our new adventure!  Remember we began it a few days ago … so here we are, back onto this new Path.  Just breathe in the Gratitude that you’ve accomplished and experienced all you have gone through in 2016 and Appreciate the opportunities that now present themselves to you.  Stay open minded, positive, upbeat and travel with a smile in your heart and you are sure to encounter opportunities that will encourage Growth and bring in more Abundance into your life.

You are magical today!  You can take a thought and transform it into something real.  Today, set an intention and follow-through with action.  Dream it.  Create it.  You can do it!  You have the potential to make things happen.  The key to taking control of your life is to have a vision and then take action to make it happen.  Intention and action are both required.  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.

Today is a day for feeling good and you are bursting with energy and vitality.  If you were asking a question, the answer is a “YES!”  When this card shows itself, it is time to reveal everything.  You will benefit by sharing your true feelings and thoughts.  You will have greater clarity and understanding.  It is a time to celebrate your accomplishments and share them with the world.  Don’t be afraid to shine.  Let your inner child show.  Be playful, creative and curious.  Align your actions and words with your authentic self.  Do what makes you feel excited and warm inside.

It’s time to celebrate your accomplishments.  You’ve had success in your journey.  Take time to honor your hard work.  Today is a day for gratitude and celebration.  You are beginning to see the fruits of your labors.  Enjoy them!  Remember, you didn’t get to where you are all alone, so show your appreciation.  This card marks completion of some stage.  It could be a birthday, a wedding, a successful school exam, an anniversary, graduation, or the purchase of a new home.  Whatever has been completed, now is a time to look back on your accomplishment and take stock.  Give thanks to those people and for those things that have helped you get to where you are.  It’s also a time to look forward.  What has brought you this far?  What new things would you like to manifest as you move into the future?  The castle in the center of this card reflects your home environment.  Take this opportunity to reflect on what in your home enabled you to get to where you are now.  Give gratitude.  Think of ways to bring more of that supportive feeling in.  Notice the things in your environment that don’t contribute to the future vision you have for your life.  You now have the right attitude for making positive changes to your environment.  Lastly, you might need to mark a life transition with ceremony or ritual, even something small or private.  Bottom line:  celebrate yourself!