Tag: Cartomancy

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.

Today, take pride in your ability to lead and inspire others.  You have worked hard and are receiving recognition for your accomplishments.  Try to receive such acclaim and admiration graciously.  Be proud, but beware of conceit.  Remember to give gratitude to all those who have supported you to get here.  Others are looking at you for guidance.  Responsible and ethical action is required.  The most powerful way to teach is by modeling the behavior and attitudes yourself.  Take time to celebrate your triumph, but remember:  though you have had success on your path, you have not reached your final destination.  So, for today, be cognizant that others look up to you and your confidence supports and motivates them today.  Enjoy their admiration, while at the same time remembering you’ve earned it through your good actions and attitude.  Keep it up!

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 poi9ntless unless it drives us to do something about the troublesome situation.  Start confronting your worries and fears.  Start taking steps to solve your problems.  Talk to someone about what’s on your mind.  Write in a journal.  Start taking better care of your health.  Do something!  So, today, 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 Moon represents darkness, but not in a negative sense.  It represents the realms of the unconscious, and of the illusions that might exist in one’s conscious perception of things.  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 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.  This card also represents natural cycles, such as the cycles of the moon, menstruation, or the changing of the seasons.  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 motivation, doing so will give you valuable knowledge about yourself.

The energies today are about wisdom and strength gained through experience.  Think back in time when you’ve been in a similar situation — what lessons did you learn then that you can apply now?  This card’s appearance could also serve as a warning.  It could be that you think you know what to expect, and have your defences 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.  Notice how you got to where you are through your own choices.  You are not a victim.  If you are not satisfied with your current position, you can make a choice to change that, too.  You are SO 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.

You might be feeling trapped or limited today.  You are probably thinking that you have no viable options available.  You may feel weakened by the circumstances in your life, or by others’ opinions of you.  It is quite likely that the limitations you feel are self-imposed.  You are imprisoned by your own thinking more than anything.  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.  Ask yourself what you get out of remaining “stuck”and what you could gain if you were to move forward.  Often, all that is needed to get unstuck is the courage to think in a new way.  So, 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 hold the key to your own progress.

 

The theme of today is Union and Unity … the coming-together of two or more things to create something new.  This card represents 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 this message indicates romance, business partners, friends, family members or the uniting of physical and spiritual realms, it always represents equality, balance and a mutual give-and-take, particularly in regard to emotional support and understanding.  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.

Today is about giving and receiving and the balance between them.  The energies you’re experiencing could be indicating that you show gratitude for what you have received by giving to charity or helping another with resources.  Pay it back.  It could be that if you have been giving of yourself you will see your effort returned.  Don’t be too proud to accept help from those that have more.  What goes around, comes around.  Pay attention to how you use your energy and resources.  If you feel resentful or exhausted, look for ways to give in a more balanced manner.  If you are not getting what you expect in a situation, look at what you are giving.  In relationships, pay attention to how you give and take with the individual you have in mind.  Is your relationship fair, or is one person most of the taking and little of the giving?  Even if we have very little in a material sense, there is always some way we can give.  So, be generous today.  Give time or money as a way of expressing gratitude for all you’ve been given in the past.  Your physical resources and health are both forms of energy.  Keep that stream of energy flowing.  It will keep coming back to you.

The cards say that today, be the King of Pentacles:  he is a successful and ambitious person.  He is practical and careful in business affairs.  He’s a manager or owner of resources.  Thus, he is a wealthy man because he’s careful with his money, but doesn’t mind spending it on life’s luxuries.  He is a sensual person who treasures comfort … generous, but always considers what’s in it for him.  Well, he didn’t get to where he is by giving everything away!  This King is a thoughtful, considerate lover, husband and father.  A family man who is calm and patient, but can get upset when his loved ones act erratically.  Today, spend some time thinking about your financial situation.  You have a good practical energy around you that’s 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.

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, you encounter the energies of someone you know, encounter or some aspect of yourself that is youthful, sensitive, imaginative … with a heart open to love and messages from her Higher Self.  You, or this person you might meet, is emotionally needy and feels unfulfilled when not romantically involved, though willing to share her deepest feelings and dearest dreams.  This person has a strong desire to express herself creatively and can feel stifled and unhappy when she doesn’t have time for creative play.  Pay attention to messages that come through in your dreams … or even a love letter!

Work on a project that is important to you today.  You have a very practical and strategic mindset that will serve you well.  Don’t get caught up in little details … keep on moving and producing.  You can come back to refine later.  This card also signifies the appearance of a person you know or will encounter or some aspect of yourself that is present or to call upon now.   This Knight is cautious, slow-moving and dependable.  He is very careful about everything he does, and sometimes gets so caught up in the details that progress is halted.  The progress he does make, however, is sturdy and long-lasting.  He is a loyal and reliable friend.  He may sometimes be boring or stubborn, but he gives well-thought out and practical advice.  He can be controlling and may value principles and rules over all else.  He values comfort and security and loves luxury.  He is able to take what he’s learned from academic studies and past experiences and use it in very practical ways.

You are very clear headed today.  It’s a good time to look at the big picture of your life.  What do you most deeply value?  Are your values reflected in how you spend your time and energy?  If not, today is a great day to rearrange your priorities.  You will be presented with an opportunity to use your mind to cut through obstacles.  There may be a problem to solve which will lead to personal growth.  You will have the mental focus to make new plans, develop new strategies and commit to effective action.  A new truth will occur to you.  You will understand something in a new way.  You may gain a fresh perspective that is clear and true.  This might be an opportunity to cut away what is unnecessary and leave it behind.  This is an opportunity and a necessity to do the right thing.  Like all Aces, the opportunity must be grasped in order to develop.

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.  A person you know or will encounter … or some aspect of yourself that is present, or to be called upon now … is exerting influence in your life now.  This person is very practical and organized, successful in business and in creating a secure, comfortable home for loved ones.  Making sensible decisions paves the way to steady, sustainable progress … therefore, remain well grounded and emotionally balanced as you go about your day.  You will experience feelings of care and the desire to protect others, much like a nurturing mother might feel while caring for her family and friends.  Your concern for the environment inspires you to be more efficient in the usage of your resources.  Do spend time outside in a more natural setting and enjoy the peace.

Today is about nurturing your creativity. Do something you love to do: make art, cook a meal, beautify your home, spend time with your children, work in your garden. Wherever you focus your loving attention today there will be healthy growth. Now is a time to create. Your environment offers you the abundance you need to feel nurtured and comfortable so that you can manifest your vision in the world. Inspiration is all around you. Be sure to nourish yourself with whole foods. Indulge all of your senses. Connect with nature by working in a garden or deeply inhaling the scent of trees and flowers. Connecting with creative, empowered people will enhance your creative spirit. It is a time to celebrate your fertile, sensual, creative self. Your mother or the general principal of mothering may be significant now.

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 … maybe it’s spending time with a dear friend … perhaps even creating art.  It might be helpful to think back to what you loved doing as a child.  It’s a time to reveal everything.  You will benefit by sharing your true feelings and thoughts.  You will have greater clarity and understanding.  It’s 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.  Enjoy this burst of energy and vitality because the outcome/answer to your query is “YES”.  Enjoy a wonderful day!

O Happy Day!  Wishes coming true today!  Good times and happiness are in store for you this weekend and in the days ahead.  Things important to you that you wished would come about are beginning to manifest into reality.  At work, projects are turning out better than originally conceived and new and better employment possibilities are emerging for you.  Your love life is also improving and you’re about to meet people that are kind, interesting and pleasant in conversation.  So, if you’re searching for new love, go out and mingle.  Long term relationships are also receiving a boost of romance, which improves the quality of your relationship in an emotionally profound way.  You’ve been good with minding your finances, so the rewards you will now receive will be most welcome.  But, if you haven’t minded the signs and have been blowing your budget with unexpected expenses, just keep the faith in knowing that this, too, shall pass.  Your health has been steadily improving since you’ve been listening to your physicians and health advisors, and you will enjoy good energy while playing hard.  Life is fun when the body feels healthy.  Keep up with using positive affirmations and visualizations to continue enriching your life on every level.  Trust yourself and dream big … you’ve got the mojo to make it all happen your way!

 

The royal gentleman has come around for another visit!  You remember this man … kind, loving, compassionate and operates on an even keel.  What a great person to kick off this weekend with … you’re practically assured a wonderful time.  You’re feeling “in the pink”, thanks to your close attention paid to your health advisors and physicians, and enjoying better health these days.  But, don’t allow your exuberance to run away with you where your pocketbook is concerned … refrain from doing any wild spending this weekend.  Remain conservative with your resources and know that one day soon you will have better opportunities to reward yourself for today’s vigilance in the days to come.

You are at another crossroads because you’re leveling up.  Choices … and indecision about wanting to do something, but not quite knowing what that something is, or how to go about accomplishing the task.  Clear your head.  Step back, BREATHE full breaths and relax those shoulders.  Allow your mind to clear with each out-breath to let go of that need to control life, situations, people and things.  REassess/REevaluate and then REdirect your energies … this is the best way to utilize the influences of Mercury REtrograde to get you through this juncture.  REmove notions of self-fulfilling prophecies and pay attention to how you allow yourself to say or think about your life.  Those prophecies ought to be about REnewal and bear some REsemblance to the life you really wish to be.

All the changes you’ve been experiencing over the past several days leaves you feeling a bit nostalgic today and looking back on the way things used to be, back in your salad days.  It’s important not to dwell on the good ‘ole days because those past experiences paved the way to where you are today.  Today, be creative at work and at home.  Try new things.  It’s important now to not be stuck in the past, and that includes going back to ex-lovers.  You are about evolution, not devolution.

 

Change, change, change!  Trying to hold too tightly to the status quo can be disastrous now.  Roll with the changes.  It is likely that some people/situations that you counted on as support are falling away or have fallen away.  This does not necessarily spell disaster IF you have been working with solid foundations all along.  However, if you’ve built castles in the air those might come crashing down today.  Take heart:  it’s all about your perception, your interpretation of your circumstances.  Is the glass half empty, or half full?  What has fallen away you will be able to replace with much better … your dreams will become more reachable and goals more realistic with some of these fantasies cleared from your space.  You’ll get through today just fine.  Faith and trust in what you know and listening to your intuition more closely will ensure your success.  As things settle down, however, keep your own counsel and use your words sparingly.  People will tend to be argumentative today, so take care to choose your battles.  It’s best to simply  tune out The Noise and walk away with poise!