Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila

The Magician is about making higher, and better, use of all of one’s power: spiritual, emotional and otherwise.  This is another card that often signifies new beginnings and great expectations.  This is a very powerful, positive omen.  You are reminded that you have the power to make a difference in your life and in the greater world, if you simply make a point to try.  You may notice many synchronicities which point towards deep spiritual events taking place, regardless of importance of their superficial appearances.  You ought to be finding that you have the knowledge, strength and inspiration needed to meet your challenges.  In general, this is a very positive time for you.

Judgment can be a card abut jumping to conclusions, decisions and judgments which are too hastily made.  If you are prone to such things, this is a clear signal to slow down and give things more thought and to give people “more chances”.  This can be a real time of spiritual awakening.  In general, if you are the one tending to jump to conclusions, you can put a stop to it.  If others are making these kinds of decisions about you or about someone you care for, there is really very little you can do, apart from realizing that it’s their problem, not yours.

Justice deals with the idea of karma and the law of cause and effect, stating that all events, and all people, are connected.  However, it is important to remember that no everything you are dealing with is a direct result of your own actions or karma.  Sometimes, you will be called upon to deal with the results of the actions of someone you care about, and this can sometimes be as difficult and demanding as it is when you’re up against something that is completely of your own making.  Don’t blame yourself unnecessarily.  This card evokes the need for fairness, balance and harmony.  Operate in as balanced and reasonable a fashion as you can.  This includes in how you think about and treat yourself.  If you are directly involved with a court case, it is likely to be resolved, at least in large degree, in your favor.

It’s important now for you to make time to meditate and contemplate and spend some time alone.  Do not allow yourself to spend time in preoccupation and fear.  Outward things will be going all right, but what is of most paramount importance is keeping your head on straight.

The Emperor shows us that domination of the mind over heart is sometimes not wanted, but in some cases it is necessary and even welcomed.  This is part of what we must think about when he appears.  When hard choices must be made it is important to maintain your concentration and focus.  This is something this time period will make easy for you to do.  Enjoy the assertiveness and confidence that this self-control and focus brings.  forge ahead and do what you know is best.  If you can master yourself, then you ought to have little problem mastering the world and all the things in it.

The Moon indicates that things may seem somewhat confusing to you now.  You may find it hard to understand where you are coming from, much less what others are thinking and feeling.  You need to try to sit with the uncertainty, don’t try to force things or people to do things before they are ready.  This card is the “Pisces” of the tarot deck.  Today, you are definitely in a more psychic and intuitive phase than usual, so it will be important for you to trust your instincts and your impressions, even if you don’t know where they are coming from.  Also, not that you need to be mistrusting, but it will be helpful for you to realize that when this card appears it is possible that all is not what it seems.  If you feel you can’t trust someone, then you probably cannot.  Go with your gut.  If you are waiting on an answer from someone, it may unfortunately take longer than you would prefer.  Try to remain patient.