Category: Cartomancy

Solitude is your friend today.  Make sure you get plenty of alone time.  Get to know yourself.  What you learn will help you in more ways than you know.  The Hermit indicates a need or desire to withdraw from the world.  He is a wise old man who has learned much about himself and his world through deep introspection and meditation.  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.  The answers you seek will be found within you, not in any book or on any website.  You might also benefit from seeking the guidance of a wise counselor or mentor.

 

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 balance the scales.  Actions will have fair consequence3s.  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.  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.  If you are involved in a legal action or court case, Justice will likely prevail.  If you’ve been feeling out of balance, take time now to find your center.

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 when this card appears.  Now is your chance to be courageous.  There is also the opportunity of a new life — whether conception or birth, both literally and metaphorically.  In affairs of the heart, this card also indicates passion, excitement and fun.  At work, look for opportunities to be creative and express your enthusiasm.  But, opportunities are just that … possibilities that must be grasped in order to come to fruition.

 

Something that was once close to your heart now feels uninteresting or draining.  Today, take some distance from that project or relationship.  You may come back to it; you may not.  You or someone involved is tired of feeling disappointed and hopeless and is ready to look for better things.  Often, this is also a sign indicating a craving for spiritual deepening.  What’s important now is to replenish yourself emotionally and spiritually.  It’s time to let go and move on which, although voluntary, is also painful.  You need the alone-time to contemplate your emotions and decide whether leaving is the best route.  The “leaving” could be literal or metaphorical.

You will be spending time, money and energy on your home, getting it to be more comfortable.  This is a good thing, provided you don’t take on too much debt.  People will be looking to you for insight and/or advice.  You will be able to help them, if you are so inclined.  This is a time period when you can get a lot accomplished.  You are likely to make great headway now.  A woman with dark hair and/or eyes may play a significant role in your working life; if so, know that she is an ally for you.  If possible, bring items from your home life into your work situation.  This will help you to feel more “at home” there, and will likely make you more effective.  This card is an excellent omen when it comes to money.  Your prosperity level is very likely to be increasing.  Don’t hesitate to spend some of your new-found wealth.  Saving is important, but enjoying your life when you have the means to do so is also important.  Share what you have when you can.

 

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.”  Guaranteed.  A decision has been made and you are taking your first optimistic steps towards your goals.  You have set things 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 the past.  With the bright future ahead of you, it is an ideal time to let go of past hurts.  Notice how the figure is looking towards the horizon?  This might indicate foreign travel.  Coming together with others and negotiating or trading could also be implied.  If so, there will be equality and cooperation in such endeavors.  Bottom line:  growth is certain.

Share your joy and love today.  Let your heart lead you to truly express yourself.  Whatever you put out into the world, whether it is a piece of art or writing, a heartfelt conversation with a friend, or an invitation to share some pleasure, will cause happiness and love to multiply.  You are surrounded by a grateful and joyous family.  You have enough happiness to share with those around you.  Your emotional connections and home life are blessed.  Take this time to be grateful for all the love and happiness you have in your life.  Just be certain that your ideas about relationships are not based on fairy tale endings.  Instead of bemoaning that you’ll never have “happily ever after”, take some time to focus on all you do have.  Gratitude and Appreciation will carry you quite far today.  Take the hint.

 

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.  It’s 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.  This sign could be urging 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.

Things you started some time ago are starting to come to fruition.  There might be a need for new things:  new adventures, new approaches and new ideas.  This is positive energy … but we must supply the follow-through.  On the work front, there may be a light-haired woman inclined to be very helpful to you.  She may also be a little younger than you are … meeting her could be in a matter of days or weeks.  If you’ve been waiting on a decision for a job that you’ve already applied for, the news is very likely to be good.  The job is also likely to be better and more enjoyable than you would have hoped.  Messages of love and affection are likely to be coming your way.  If you are single, a new suitor with whom you have a lot in common, and who is also very adventuresome, may be about to burst into your world.  Take a chance on them, but only if you’re available.  If you’re committed and unhappy, now’s the time to begin deciding if the relationship can be saved and how long you will try to make it happen.  Both parties have to be willing to work on a relationship.  If your partner isn’t, it might be time to move on.  Money is very likely to be headed on an upswing.  Some of what you’ve put out into the world in the form of good energy is likely to be returning to you, with interest.  This is a very good time for planning long-range, even if you’re 20 years old.  Where do you want to be, financially, in thirty years?  How will you make it happen?  Your attention needs to focus on your health.  You will have to make some efforts to improve your health situation.  Do you need more exercise?  Do you need nutritional education to make sure that you are eating better?  There are resources available.  Nothing will change by wishing things were different.  Take control.  It won’t be easy, but it can be done.  This can be a very creative time for you and a good time for you to actually become childlike … dream, play, be inventive.  You never know what your creations dureing this time might come to, and at any rate, you will enjoy yourself and this play will deepen and enrich your life.

The World, or Universe, represents assured success, recompense, voyage, route, emigration, flight and change of place.  It represents perfection and end of the Cosmos, the secret which is within it … the rapture of the universe when it understands itself in God.  It is further the state of the soul in the consciousness of Divine Vision, reflected from the self-knowing spirit.  Today, consider how wonderfully complete you are in all your uniqueness.  Find the time today to reflect on your story with appreciation and gratitude for all the opportunities that brought you to the place where you stand today.  Celebrate today.  You’ve levelled up!

It’s time to admit that something is over.  It’s time to let it go.  Stop thinking about it.  Stop talking about it.  There’s no need to get in the last word.  Let it go and move on.  If you don’t, you’ll only be dragging out your own suffering.  Something new is awaiting you!  Create space to let it in.  It is likely that a situation has become as bad as it possibly can.  This is rock bottom.  Enough is enough.  There is nowhere to go but up.  This card represents someone who has a great amount of self-pity, who feels like a martyr — like they’ve made huge sacrifices for others and received nothing in return.  In the Aloha paradigm, we know this condition to be kauwa, feeling like the victim.  If this is you, ask yourself what you gain by feeling like this.  Is feeling sorry for yourself helping you to move forward?  If not, pick yourself up and get on with life.  Take the lessons you’ve learned with you so you don’t make the same mistakes again.

 

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.

 

Today, rather than reacting to the events that occur, take time to reflect.  If someone or something upsets you, consider why you feel so strongly about the matter.  Does it remind you of something in your past?  Though it may be scary or painful to look so closely at your hidden motivations, doing so will give you valuable knowledge about yourself.  Now is the 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.

 

In all you do today, seek balance.  If you are trying something new, you will have the best success if you are moderate in your approach.  Do it a little, and then step back to see how it feels.  This is how you can make long-lasting, sustainable changes to your relationships, attitude, or behavior:  little by little.  Temperance is about integration and finding balance.  Now is a time of adjustment.  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.

 

Unexpected news or an event may shake your world today.  You may find yourself questioning what you thought you knew.  You may feel vulnerable, as if your weaknesses are on display for all the world to see.  Try to see this as an opportunity.  Though it may be uncomfortable, you are gaining new and valuable awareness about yourself that you can use to grow and get stronger.  Yes, it is about shock and chaos.  The structures and systems you’ve built in your life are being shook up.  Assumptions you’ve taken for granted are going to be thrown into question.  You are going to be forced to think in brand new ways.  This could indicate a surprising event, such as being laid off, discovering a betrayal, an unexpected pregnancy, winning the lottery, or unexpected expenses like home or car repairs.  Someone could have an emotional outburst.  This card might just be a reminder to set aside a little money each month, just in case.  To have a plan in case of a fire or vehicle breakdown.  Think through what would happen in the worst case situation and prepare as much as you can.  As advice, the Tower is telling you to shake up your life.  Take a look at your deeply held assumptions — do the still serve you?  Get outside of your normal mode of thinking by taking a trip, getting rid of old belongings, trying something new, or exploring a new philosophy.  Drastic changes are required in your life.

Think before you communicate today.  It’s likely that you’ll say nothing at all, or hold off on making a decision until another day.  That’s OK.  Give yourself the space and time you need to think things through clearly.  You may be feeling ambivalence or uncertainty.  You may not want to offend or hurt someone involved.  The two of Swords may represent the need for withdrawal in order to contemplate options.  Be rational in making a decision.  This card may indicate that you need to know more facts before you can make an informed decision.  This could also be indicating that you are ignoring your emotions, using logic to deny how you’re feeling.  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.

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.

Be gentle with yourself today and be sure to set aside some time for daydreaming.  It’s okay to say “no” to invitations, or to leave an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation.  Having good emotional boundaries is essential to restoring your energy on days like today.

Today, it’s time to examine your beliefs.  You may have the 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?

 

Whatever you are currently working on, today take a step back to look at your long term vision.  There is a good energy today for practical planning.  Use it to make sure you are setting the right priorities and approaching your project in the best way.  Don’t be afraid to seek advice from a more experienced person; not only is asking for help not shameful, it’s smart!  When this card appears, 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 into the universe are beginning to come to fruition.  It is important 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 in 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.

This Queen is a mature, confident, passionate person dedicated to her pursuits in career, family and love.  She is popular and fun.  People love to be around her for her inspiring energy and joyful demeanor.  She is generous and loves to make others smile.  She’s also super sexy!  She does what she loves, takes chances in following her passion and lives life with her own personal flair.  She sometimes uses her charisma and sex appeal to manipulate others.  She can also be impulsive and has a quick temper.  Sound like some aspect of you, or perhaps someone of this nature will cross your path today?  Take these energies as a sign that you know exactly what you need today.  Trust your intuition … chances are it is quite loud.  Be confident and proud about doing what’s best for you and in pursuit of your dreams.  No apologies.  In fact, your confidence and independence are likely to attract admiration from others.

Another person you know or will encounter is about to cross your path … or, again, today’s energies represent an aspect of yourself or one that is being called forth now … she is a mature, sensitive, romantic person.  An empathetic, soothing and kind listener.  She helps others to understand their own emotions.  She is connected to her higher self and receptive to messages from her dreams.  She pays close attention to her feelings and intuition.  She always listens to her heart.  She is a loving mother.  She gives much to others and may require solitude in order to restore herself.  Being near water restores and inspires her.  She is artistic and visionary.  She can sometimes be moody, emotionally manipulative, or deceitful.  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.  By caring for your self now, you will build the strength to be there for others when they need you.  Don’t underestimate the importance of self-care!

As with any of the court cards, this Queen represents a person you know, or will encounter, or describes some aspect of yourself that is present or that you can call upon now … The Queen of Wands is a mature, confident, passionate person.  She is dedicated to her pursuits in career, family and love.  She is popular and fun.  People love to be around her for her inspiring energy and joyful demeanor.  She is generous and loves to make others smile.  She is super sexy!  She does what she loves, takes chances in following her passion and lives life with her own personal flair.  She sometimes uses her charisma and sex appeal to manipulate others.  She can also be impulsive and has a quick temper.  Enjoy this exuberant energy today!

A decision has been made and you’re taking your first optimistic steps towards your goals.  You have set things 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 the past.  With the bright future ahead of you, it is an ideal time to let go of past hurts.  This card may also indicate foreign travel.  Coming together with others and negotiating or trading could also be implied.  The Three of Wands suggests equality and cooperation in such endeavors.  Ultimately, growth is certain.  So, 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.”  Guaranteed.

The energies today swirl around the ideas of Union, the coming together of two or more things to create something new.  The Two of Cups could also represent romantic attraction, a marriage, a supportive partnership, coming to a compromise, mutual support in a relationship, friendship and bonding, or a sense of equality between two people or two groups of people.  Whether these energies indicate romance, business partners, friends, family members, or the uniting of physical and spiritual realms, this card always represents equality, balance and mutual give-and-take, particularly in regard to emotional support and understanding.  Just for today, spend time doing something, or being with someone, that you love and feel deeply connected to.  The time and devotion you put into this project or relationship will fill you with joy and inner strength.

You see this young man working diligently and happily on a project.  He has already completed a great deal of his task and is focused on maintaining the quality of his work.  When this card appears, this type of focused and satisfying work is indicated.  It may be that you will soon be employed in steady and rewarding work, that you need to persevere in a matter that is near completion, or that you are learning a great deal through work that may seem repetitive.  Regardless of the details, this is a card of nearing mastery and maintaining effort and focus until the end.  Today is a day to focus on your craft.  Don’t be lazy.  Don’t cut corners.  What you are creating or doing is a reflection of who you are.  Put in the work you know you are capable of.  It is so worth it.

As with any of the court cards, this Knight could represent a person you know, or will encounter; or it could be some aspect of yourself that is present, or to be called upon now … this Knight of Cups is a romantic, artistic, impulsive person.  He follows his heart and dreams and shares his vision with others.  He loves art and beauty, and is always looking for ways to bring more of both into his life, often by creating it.  He can be emotionally unstable, quickly fluctuating from feeling high to low.  He can be very loving and passionate, but his feelings can change quickly.  He is a dreamer who may not think through the long-term effects of his actions.  Today is a great day for creative play and for spending time with people you love.  You have a lot of love and passion flowing through you.  Find ways to share it.  It’s not a great day for big decisions.  The dreamy energy surrounding you today could make something seem better than it actually is.

 

This card represents both endings and new beginnings.  You have learned the lessons from your current phase of life.  It is time to move on.  The World can mean a victory or graduation.  It is telling you that you have enough and that you are enough.  It is time to move beyond thoughts of personal quest to bigger thoughts of what you can offer the earth.  So, for today, consider how wonderfully complete you are.  You are a unique and amazing person.  Everything that has happened to you has made you who you are today, even the hard stuff … ESPECIALLY the hard stuff.  Find some time today to reflect on your story so far and what an incredible adventure it has been.  And then get ready for the next chapter!  It is waiting for you.

Enter another person you know, or will encounter, or is representative of some aspect of yourself that is present or to call upon now … a youthful, dependable, practical person.  S/he is willing to work hard to gain new knowledge and skills.  This person is often a student and a loyal friend who will give useful advice.  It’s time to pay attention to your body, the earth and nature.  There could be a message in the physical world for you.  If there is something you’ve been wanting to learn, today is a good day to start.  The best learning for you now is hands-on, so sign up for a class that involves creating something, or read a book that includes activities and exercises for you to do.  You will enjoy it!

Today is a day of multi-tasking and nimble movement.  You have a lot to deal with and you deal with it with ease and grace.  You are required to be flexible and adaptable, to take life’s ups and downs as they come and to go with the flow.  Like a juggler, in life we sometimes have to keep more than one ball in the air.  Though we may drop the balls sometimes, if we can keep at it, with a smile on our face, we will become wiser and stronger and ready to take on even more.  Alternatively, it may be the case that someone is doing a lot of busy work in order to ignore the overwhelming emotions or to feel like they have control over an uncontrollable situation.  The other message here is “follow the money.”  You may need to travel or even move house in order to take advantage of material opportunities.

You know or will encounter, or some aspect of yourself that is present or is to be called upon now … a sharp-minded, direct and idealistic person who is a great problem-solver and debater.  A rational person who doesn’t let feelings control actions.  Headstrong and impatient, this person communicates in a very direct manner that is often piercing.  This person is very passionate about his/her own ideas and will spare no one’s feelings in getting his/her point across.  Although very intelligent, s/he often jumps to conclusions.  You know what you want today and have the determination to get it.  However, you should slow down and think your plan through.  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.

You are likely feeling really good, or are going to be feeling good very soon.  If you have a wish, spend some time visualizing what you want to help you take steps towards making your dreams a reality.  This card could also represent feeling like you have it all.  Beware that you are not coming across as smug or a braggart to others.  Today, delight in your sense 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.

You are being plagued by worry, anxiety and fear.  You may be having nightmares or trouble sleeping because of all the thoughts racing through your mind.  You may be feeling ill and worried about your health.  Sometimes when we don’t deal with a situation in the light of day, it haunts us by night.  Worrying is pointless unless it drives us to do something about the troublesome situation.  This card advises us to start confronting our worries and fears.  Start taking steps to solve your problems.  Talk to someone about what is on your mind.  Write in a journal.  Start taking better care of your health.  Do something!  You are near the end of your mental ordeal, if you start facing it.  If you continue to ignore your doubts and fears, they will continue to haunt you.  It’s time to start getting to the roots of your worry.  There is something you’ve been pushing down or trying to ignore, but it’s not working for you anymore.  Your worries creep in when you’re trying to sleep, disrupt your appetite, create so much noise in your mind.  A good way to start facing what’s bothering you is to write it down.  From there you can decide if there’s something you can do about it, or choose to just let it go.

The High Priestess urges you to trust your inner wisdom.  Spend time in solitude and silence.  Today is all about participating in the dialogue you’ve been seeking with your supra-conscious self.  Pay attention to your dreams.  Be receptive.  Trust your intuition.  Notice synchronicity as you go through your days.  Look for the answers you seek within yourself.  Practice spending time in meditation so that you can hear your own inner voice and tune in to your own rhythms.

What serves your own ends right now, even if the means are deceptive or manipulative?  It just might be that you literally stole something from another, or someone has stolen from you.  It could be that you are sneaking around behind someone’ back, or that someone is not being upfront with you.  You could be stealing time for yourself, playing hooky in order to be alone with your thoughts or to avoid confrontation.  Using clever mind tricks to get what you want is indicated by the Seven of Swords.  Sometimes, manipulating a situation to get our way is what is called for.  However, there is a warning here to be mindful of how your actions impact those involved.  Research is sometimes indicated by this card:  collecting the ideas of others for your own work.  Check citations carefully.  Perhaps you are plagued by guilt over something you’ve done, or even something you are thinking of doing.  If this is the case, look for a more honorable way to achieve what you want.  There may be time to correct the situation.  Today is a good day to keep things to yourself.  Spend time examining your thoughts carefully before speaking out.  You may find that your motivation is less than honorable, or that the more research is required to learn the truth.