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May 6, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Nine of Cups (Reversed)
"Nothing in Excess."
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The Nine of Cups represents the fulfillment of wishes and the enjoyment of life’s luxuries. It calls you back to your body, and into the realm of your senses. The Nine of Cups represents satisfaction and pleasure. Life is offering you abundant opportunities to accept good things. Every day you have a choice: to feel passion for your life… or be numb to its wonders. The table is set for you to savor your blessings. It’s time to take your place at it.
Do you allow yourself to partake in the pleasures of life? Do you feel like there are too many things to worry about, so you couldn't possibly enjoy yourself now? Do you feel good about what your life is currently offering you? If not, it’s time to start.
The jovial merchant pictured on this card has a passion for living, feasting and tasting. Sure, he's chubby… but in 1909 when this card was drawn, being plump meant you were eating well! The satisfied merchant knows he's lucky. He dreams big, and always seems to get his wish. His red hat and stockings represent his vitality and boldness. The successes he's acquired are symbolized by his nine golden cups. These successes weren't just given to him, he went out in the world to achieve them. However, before he acquired them, each success began as a wish. For his wishes to come true, the merchant had to know that he deserved them. The merchant can sit back and truly enjoy what he has manifested. He felt good about his prospects before they ever fully materialized… and materialize they did.
You can have your wishes too, but you must first feel good about your life its prospects now.
To turn the tide of worrying, you must allow yourself present happiness. The golden cups are laid out for you, ripe for the taking. When the Nine of Cups appears, open yourself to feeling good about this moment. Feel it, taste it, smell it, luxuriate in it and smile! Become aware of where you are, and savor all that is already laid before you. If you can find enjoyment in your life now, even more will come.
This Nine of Cups always reminds me of Rosalind Russell's 1958 performance as "Auntie Mame." Anyone in a depressed or discouraged mood about life should watch it. Auntie Mame gets it when she exclaims: “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!”
When the Nine of Cups appears reversed, it still indicates you should enjoy the good things in life but warns of excess. Even beneficial things, when done excessively, can lead to imbalance. This card also calls your attention to other excesses in your life. Perhaps you need to monitor if you worry excessively or change a behavior that you engage in too much. The Delphic Oracle had two famous sayings above the temple: "Know Thyself," and "Nothing in Excess." It was believed that if people followed these two tenants, they would be blessed with balanced and fulfilling lives.
Sometimes the "excess" in question isn't looked upon by others as a vice. For example; someone who works excessively is often admired by others, even if it isn't good for their personal health or balance. Look upon your life from high above, and with the perspective of an eagle. What behavior is taking up most of your time? What other aspects of your life are you neglecting? Are you using an excess to avoid something that scares you? Take back control and choose balance. Other cards in the reading may reveal what is being done too much at this time.
*Nine of Cups (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Nine of Cups reversed will advise that too much of a good thing can lead to imbalance. Love is the most intoxicating drug. If you have been without romance for a while, a new attraction can quickly overtake your reason. Beware of getting obsessive or addicted to a person you are physically attracted to. Stay grounded and maintain self-control.
Long Term Partnership
The Nine of Cups reversed can represent a partner who indulges too much in drinking, eating, or a particular substance. Although this isn’t usually apparent at the beginning, it could be an issue that compounds over time. You may need to have a conversation about self-restraint or seek other support.
Seeking Romance
You are excessively focused on one part of your life such as work, school, or spirituality. This is distracting you from indulging in romance and pleasure. It is time to consciously reinvest in making yourself feel desirable again. You don’t need a partner to begin feeling good in your own skin. Accept invitations for socializing and fun with friends.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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May 5, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Four of Cups
“Accepting blessings.”
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The Four of Cups reminds us see all the good things being offered to you in the present. Thinking too far ahead or dwelling on things long past can rob you of now. The present is where life is happening! This current moment is also loaded with abundance, blessings and positive energy. Are you being open to receiving it? Right now, is the moment to start seeing your gifts and blessings.
Are you focused and worried about the future? Are you shutting down with a numb heart because of the past and you fear being hurt again? Is something distracting you from seeing the multitudes of miracles and blessings present in your life?
The Four of Cups shows a sulking man, sitting under a tree. He is fixated on three earthbound cups. These could represent his worldly acquisitions (money, reputation, and image). He is not acknowledging a miracle right behind him! An angelic hand is reaching out of a cloud and is offering him a divine gift. Not only is he not open to accepting (his arms are in a crossed, closed position), he is unable to see it.
Western culture tells us to be constantly worried. Even when we aren't running around at our jobs our minds are still running. Constantly planning. Avoiding pitfalls. Constantly pushing to be better. Endlessly striving. This is just fear in disguise. Fear of being hurt by something. Fear of being caught unaware. Fear of the past repeating itself. Fear of rejection. Fear of loss. Fear, fear, and more fear. Have you ever heard the saying that "Fear robs you of the joy of the present?" Well it does! And the more you engage in it, the more blind you get.
The man in the card isn't happy. If the golden cups represent "gifts," he already has three in his possession, and there is another on the way. He is not open to receiving because he has "closed down." Look at his posture, he is guarding his heart. Some major pain from the past must have happened to him. His whole present is focused on how to prevent that hurt from happening again. As a result, he has closed access to his heart and to his ability to receive. He is lost in projections that aren't there. All he needs to do is look around him. Think how ecstatic he would be if he only noticed the gift being delivered especially for him from above!
The Four of Cups urges you to accept, receive and open yourself to the good things being offered to you at this moment. If someone tries to do something nice for you say, "Thank you so much," not "No, no, you don't have to do that." Look around you right now. Do you see the colors surrounding you? Do you hear the sounds? Do you see light everywhere? Take a deep breath, let it in. What is wonderful right now about your life?
Open yourself to all the good that occurring. If you shift your focus to blessings, more will come.
*Four of Cups in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Four of Cups can represent a desire for an emotionally unavailable person. There is a mutual attraction, and yet you seem to be hitting a ceiling with how much this person can give you. Do not take their behavior personally and assume it is a reflection of your quality as a partner. This card can also signify that you may be the one finding it difficult to be vulnerable.
Long Term Partnership
One partner could be emotionally shutting down. It can be difficult to connect with them as they retreat behind their walls. This card can also signify a relationship partner who feels taken for granted, unacknowledged, or underappreciated. The trust in this relationship has likely experienced some damage. Both partners must be open to repairing it.
Seeking Romance
The Four of Cups can signify that negative thinking about relationships could be getting in the way of finding one. This card can also represent an admirer that you are overlooking because they don’t seem like your usual “type.” Open yourself to the possibilities for happiness right in front of your nose.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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May 4, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Ten of Wands
“Service.”
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The Ten of Wands represents being of service to others for the success of the whole. This includes the whole family, whole organization, or whole community. The Ten of Wands reminds you that it is never a waste of time to put forward your best efforts, especially if is improving the lives of others. Although your burdens may feel heavy at times, take heart. The efforts you are exerting now will ensure a brighter future. What goes around comes around!
At times do you feel like the man on the card, struggling and straining with the tasks on your shoulders? Do you express your love to others by your actions, more than words? Are your efforts being pooled in a direction that with benefit not only you, but others?
The man on the card is hard at work. He is returning from the fields with a great harvest, but the work is not easy. At first glance this card might elicit feelings of stress and exhaustion. But if you look closer, you see why the man is struggling. His huge house looms in the background. Its size suggests that he doesn't live alone, but has a large family living there, depending on him. Although we can't see the man's face, I'd like to think he wears a determined smile. He knows that his work matters and is valued by the whole. Without him everything would fall. There would be no house, no money, no food, no loving and safe environment for his children to grow in. His service is his greatest expression of love. Although his present moment feels tough, he is ensuring a greater future for everyone. This is the dream of every family; to leave the next generation with more stable than the one before.
Some burdens in life can feel hard to carry. Unexpected events happen. Things just get dropped in your path. Someone you love might need help. This is just part of life. There is nobility in serving the whole, but only if everyone in the whole is also doing their part. Serving shouldn't be confused with codependency. The people you are helping need to be able to demonstrate they are also helping themselves. Even people you care about need to demonstrate that (if they are able) they are willing to carry their own bundle of sticks!
This card also has a harvest theme to it. This indicates that the toil, work and service you put into your long-term goals with provide a bountiful harvest. This card has a Saturnine quality to it, indicating that if you do the work and endure the discomfort you will eventually enjoy the reward.
*Ten of Wands in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Ten of Wands can indicate a connection that seems beset with struggles and challenges from the beginning. One or both partners may be carrying a lot of baggage. Other cards will reveal if those challenges are something that can be overcome, or if they will prevent the partnership from progressing.
Long Term Partnership
The Ten of Wands can represent a challenging time when your partner needs support. You both feel tested by external demands, and it is a struggle to find quality time for one another. This card can also represent a partner who struggles with chronic pain or tension. Hang in there. You will both persevere.
Seeking Romance
If you are single, the Ten of Wands can symbolize a period of frustration, where it feels like you are trudging through an endless romantic wasteland. This is an illusion. The work you are doing on yourself right now will lead you toward your harvest. The investments in self-improvement will pay off. Take heart, happier times are on the horizon.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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May 3, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Four of Swords (Reversed)
“Restlessness.”
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The Four of Swords symbolizes our need for inner-peace. It encourages rest and recuperation. The appearance of the Four of Swords gently reminds you to call your attention to your body, and any areas where tension has been building up. You may need to give yourself some peace and quiet to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. You could also find that it's time to let go of whatever is preventing a sense of peace and causing inner-suffering.
Do you feel inner-peace, or have you been suffering?" When is the last time you gave yourself a relaxing mid-day nap? Do you need a break from the stress that's built up?
Hidden in the upper left-corner of the stained-glass window in the Four of Swords is the word: PAX (Latin for PEACE).[1] Aside from encouraging rest, this card asks if you are feeling inner-peace. Often the cause for suffering in our lives is attachment to things that need to be surrendered. Trying to control outcomes or hanging onto a path that no longer brings rewards are examples of this. Identify anything that is interfering with your inner peace. Is it a life path that you honestly aren't happy with? Is it a fixed attachment to a specific outcome? Wouldn't it be a relief to finally let the source of your suffering go and see what new wonders await you? We are often very good at rationalizing why we need to suffer, but there is no rationalization for it. You can choose inner-peace and let go of whatever you've outgrown that keeps preventing a sense of being at peace within yourself.
Another way to bring a sense of inner-peace is deep breathing. Secure ten minutes for yourself where you won't be disturbed. Sit back and relax in a comfy chair. Bring your awareness to your body. With your mind, slowly scan the sensations of your body from head to toe. Is there an area with tightness built up? Find the area of tightness and relax the muscles surrounding this area as much as you can. When you identify where the tension has built up, it’s time to breathe into it. Empty all the air from your lungs. Take a deep breath, slowly inhaling through your nostrils over an eight second count. Fill your body with revitalizing air. Let your stomach expand with the inhalation. Inhale the revitalizing oxygen into the place of tension. Hold the air there for eight seconds, right in the tense spot. While holding the air, purse your lips as if you were about to drink from a small straw. Exhale all the air over eight counts through this aperture slowly. It should sound like a dolphin’s exhalation. (PPHHHHHHHHH). Use your abdomen to press all the old air out of your body. Let all the tension escape with the breath. Feel the muscles around the tense spot relax even further. Repeat this breath exercise with two more healing inhalations and exhalations (Eight counts in, hold eight counts in stressed spot, release through pursed lips eight counts). With each exhalation allow your body to let go of all the accumulated strains of the week.
People in Western culture often need to be reminded to breathe, relax, and let go. Modern humans are always being stimulated by tasks, media, and demands. Breathing is the easiest way to release tension, but there are so many other ways to relax. Take a nice hot bath with candles and scented water. Sip a cool refreshing drink or soothing herbal tea. Take a relaxing nap for an hour just to rest your brow. Read your favorite book with snuggly blankets a cup of cocoa. Take a breather in a cool darkened room.
When the Four of Swords appears, you must allow yourself rest and recuperation. Perhaps it’s time to plan a vacation, or even a walk in Nature. You don't need to suffer. Blessings will always come to those who are at peace within themselves.
When the Four of Swords appears reversed it indicates that there is a restless energy about. Restless energy is not always bad. It can motivate you to accomplish goals and to get events moving again. It can also indicate excitement and motivation toward action. Restlessness becomes unhelpful when it turns into anxiety. The Four of Swords reversed may indicate that you may have to stop the flurry of rapid thoughts barraging your mind and remember to breathe.
This card encourages you to reject frantic thinking. Take a time out. Remember to breathe. Take a break from problem solving. If you allow yourself some time to rejuvenate your mind, you will be able to return to the task at hand with clear perspective. Everything is falling into place. Like the word "Pax" on the stained glass suggests, allow yourself calm, and inner peace. There is no need to get anxious, tight or stressed. Tune into your body as a barometer for what you need at this time. Avoid excess and extremes today. Strive for inner peace.
If there is still accumulated restless energy channel it into something constructive. Don’t ruminate. Let your restlessness fuel your willpower.
*Four of Swords (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Four of Swords reversed can signify someone who has social anxiety which interferes with their ability to connect with others. Take baby steps with this person. He or she mustn’t feel pressured or rushed. This card can also signify a person who hasn’t dated in a long time and is awkwardly getting off on the wrong foot. Time and patience are needed.
Long Term Partnership
The Four of Swords reversed could indicate that both you and your partner have been so inundated with the needs of others that you would benefit from some much-needed rest and relaxation. Embarking on a romantic retreat can do much to restore the bonds you share.
Seeking Romance
You may have been feeling restless or anxious about your love life. Something about the past remains unsettled and you are hesitant to move on. Take all the time you need to heal and make peace with the past. Your heart has needed detachment and rest so that it can heal, however, it’s preparing to wake up. A reawakening is just around the corner.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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[1]Theresa Reed, The Tarot Coloring Book (Boulder: Sounds True, 2016), 102.
My friend and colleague Theresa Reed (a.k.a. the Tarot Lady) first brought my attention to this interesting little detail hidden in the stained-glass window.
May 2, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Ten of Pentacles
"Legacy."
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The Ten of Pentacles is a card of legacy. It represents investment in the things that really last. It is also a card of family and tradition. When the Ten of Pentacles appears, it asks you if you are working toward leaving the world a better place than you found it. This can include caring for the future generations, cultivating a talent that impacts the world, or being a representative of what is best in humanity.
What really matters to you? What legacy do you want to leave? Where does the best part of yourself shine through? How can you ensure that your light continues to shine long after you are gone?
The old man in the card reflects on a life well lived. The roots of wealth are firmly established for the future generations surrounding him. He never grew up in a wealthy home. He sacrificed and scraped throughout his youth so that he could leave something better for his children and grandchildren. He is not only leaving his family "a house," or "money." He is leaving them with his example. He is also sharing himself and his love in the present. The love he has for his family is the greatest legacy he will leave. The family is content and has more than they need. His children have been "raised right," and will pass on all the love and learning they received to their children.
Today, make great memories with your family. It is important to work hard and plan for the future, but it is even more important to stop, reach out, and connect with your loved ones. Love is your greatest legacy. Don't sweat the small stuff. Forgive past pettiness. Every human being has a mixture of "good" and "bad." Nobody's perfect!
This card also asks you to look at your progress toward your larger goals. The things you are building that will remain long after you have gone. It could be a book, a business, a masterpiece, an art-form, or even a property. Perhaps your life's work is merely to be your best self, and to spread kindness and love in a world that really needs it right now.
The Ten of Pentacles assures you that what you are investing your energy in now will have positive results, well into the future. Your life is becoming more and more secure. There is no need to fear the future when the Ten of Pentacles appears. Keep an eye on the long game and be patient. Now is an ideal time to establish strong foundations.
*Ten of Pentacles in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Ten of Pentacles represents a growing bond with a person who shares your values. The person you are seeing will likely have a strong sense of duty to their family. They are likely looking for someone who shares their long-term goals. This person is repelled by drama and will want events to unfold securely and predictably. Impulsivity makes them nervous.
Long Term Partnership
The Ten of Pentacles can signify an investment in your future security together. Issues of financial planning, buying property, and investments in education all come to the fore when this card appears. The needs of extended family may also become a major priority. If you are considering any changes, make sure they are practical; avoid taking unnecessary risks.
Seeking Romance
If you are single, this card urges you to reconnect with your community or chosen family. Family events or outings with loyal friends may lead to romantic opportunities. Say “yes” to more social invitations. Reconnect with your tribe. The Ten of Pentacles also advises that you not waste your time with flighty partners who don’t share your values.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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May 1, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Queen of Swords (Reversed)
“Watch how you are communicating.”
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The Queen of Swords symbolizes bringing order to chaos through discipline and boundaries. She is also an archetype that does not apologize for her right to have a "place at the table." The Queen of Swords stands up to bullies and societal pressures. She questions the legitimacy of structures and rules that do not make logical sense. She keeps an eagle eye on maintaining her strength, integrity, and personal authority at all times.
Are you uncomfortable with setting up boundaries with others because you might look "mean?" Is your career or life path in harmony with your authentic self? Is it difficult for you to stand up to the pressures of what others think you should be or do?
The Queen of Swords gets a lot of bad press. This is because she is not a docile, submissive, objectified woman. She is too powerful to be minimized by mindless societal roles and conventions. She uses her sword to cut through the "BS" of others' assumptions about how she should act, and what she should be. She knows that if she bows down to the demands of what others want her to be, she is selling herself out. She keeps boundaries in place because this is how people and organizations become healthy and grow. She is a master of transforming the energy from victimhood to personal power (look at her butterfly crown). She commands respect because she respects herself first.
Even in this day and age, our society still has a problem with seeing women in strong leadership roles. Early on we are taught that women should be "likable" and "selfless," rather than strong, powerful, and ambitious. Women who embody the energy of the Queen of Swords are sometimes ostracized, despised, and ridiculed for no other reason than: "I just think she's a B#%*@." However, some of the best rulers history ever produced were strong women like Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt, Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.
Today embrace your personal authority, strength, and power. To achieve this you may need to be more self-disciplined or create some much needed boundaries. It's important to speak up to solve present issues and problems. You are strong and capable. Banish any "victim thinking."
Do not apologize for your strength, power, or authentic self. Own it.
When the Queen of Swords appears reversed she warns that you need to be carfeul about how you are communicating with others. Boundaries and self respect are important, but equally important is respecting the feelings of those around you. The Queen of Swords reversed can indicate a “sharp tongue,” and warns against speaking harshly and without tact.
Your words are very powerful. They have the power to lift others up, or cut them to shreds. Today, use your voice to speak up for yourself, but with respectfulness. Allow others to leave the table with their dignity in tact. Creating boundaries for yourself does not give you the right to violate the boundaries of respect every human being deserves. Speak with your best voice today. Use it to build others up, create healthy boundaries, and to bring clarity to miscommunications. Avoid using your voice as a weapon to inject toxicity into loving relationships. Forgive and let live. Be your best voice.
*Queen of Swords (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Queen of Swords reversed is not the type of person you want to cross. She (or he) may “keep score” and try to catch others in every inconstancy to fuel her ever raging righteous indignation. This person may have a chip on their shoulder and can be difficult to get close to.
Long Term Partnership
The Queen of Swords reversed alerts people to any harsh communication they are engaging in. This card can also represent arguments in relationships where bitter words are exchanged. This card warns not to eviscerate another to prove a point. This card can also advise you to find a healthy outlet for anger or irritation that can arise in relationships.
Seeking Romance
If the Queen of Swords reversed represents you, she warns you not to become too isolated from others. If you’ve been hurt or disappointed in the past, you may feel tempted to shut others out. Boundaries are important, but you need to allow for vulnerability and connection. Give others the benefit of the doubt before arriving at a conclusion.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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April 30, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Two of Cups (Reversed)
“No need to exacerbate a wounded ego.”
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The Two of Cups symbolizes harmonious partnerships that are meant to be. These relationships can be based on love (as is the case with the couple pictured here), however, they can also be platonic partnerships based on mutual interests or goals. The message of the card is to create harmony in your most important relationships through positive and honest communication.
Who is the “other” in your most important current relationship? Do you let this person know how much they matter to you? Do you need to get out of your own head and see another’s perspective to restore harmony?
The Two of Cups pictures a loving couple. They are separated by the staff of Hermes, the Greek messenger god of communication. Topping the staff of Hermes is a giant lion’s head with wings. This represents that each person in the relationship will have their own sense of pride. They are very different, and yet it is important that each feels their differences are honored, not disparaged. The lion head can quickly override the relationship if the ego is damaged by either party. A wounded ego can severely damage a once loving partnership. The only way to ensure harmony, is for both parties to communicate (the staff of Hermes) in a manner that makes each feel equally important and valuable, leaving their personal dignity intact.
The Two of Cups asks you to see the other person’s point of view, and to communicate in a manner that gives everyone the ability to walk away with their dignity affirmed. This goes for personal relationships, business partnerships, friendships, and family members. The message of the card is that none of us gets to where we are all by ourselves. We need cooperation to survive in this world.
When the Two of Cups appears, it is time to reaffirm and reconnect with the people that make up your most important relationships. Do some relationship maintenance. Let another know how you feel to get an issue resolved. See another’s perspective. Resolve differences with honest, kind, and open communication. The Two of Cups reminds you that you can’t do everything alone. It also advises you to validate the people you care about most.
People you love need to know that they matter. Don’t assume that they already do. Give a thoughtful gift or send a loving message. See the divine light in their eyes and recognize how much richer they make your life. Communicate in a way that restores harmony.
When the Two of Cups appears reversed it highlights miscommunications in relationships. It also asks you to take responsibility for your part in intensifying or deescalating conflict. The large lion head on the card represents ego. Many of the miseries we experience in our relationships are rooted in pride. Sometimes this card can indicate you are experiencing the ego of another. When encountering wounded egos, it is important not to activate your own ego in response. This has the same result as throwing gasoline on an already raging fire. The Two of Cups reversed asks you to talk less and listen more. Be open and curious about what others have to say.
This card is also the harbinger of resolution to misunderstandings, and miscommunications with others. The most important thing to convey is openness, love and understanding.
Let go of your pride, your need to be right, and your need for the last word. Stop wasting energy on pettiness or conflicts. Do your part to bring light and healing to the world. There is no need to exacerbate already raging conflicts. Send love to those who've hurt you and be okay with peacefully walking away from those who are not receptive to resolution at this time. Send them love from a distance. The Two of Cups represents the old saying that “you can lead the horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Raise your personal standards of what a healthy relationship constitutes for you. Accept only the best for yourself and be selective about who you trust. Air out old issues and finally let them go. This will free you from a wounded ego. Rise above all the traps set by your ego, or the ego of another. Reestablish harmony by surrendering pride.
*Two of Cups (Reversed) in a Love Reading
New Relationship
When the Two of Cups appears reversed it can represent a potential partner who may be feeling misunderstood. This card rules all indirect forms of communication. Know that this person prefers to send unspoken signals rather than speaking clearly and directly about what they want. Applying more pressure will likely cause them to withdraw.
Long Term Partnership
The Two of Cups reversed can represent a loving partnership, however a situation has arisen that is pulling both parties in opposite directions. You will have to choose whether to reconcile or compromise for the sake of the relationship or stay committed toward your individual courses. Facilitating a receptive conversation can help both people feel heard.
Seeking Romance
It’s time examine what you are communicating about yourself when seeking relationships. Be self-aware of the body language, facial expressions, posture, and other unspoken signals when interacting with others. You should always feel that you are meeting a potential partner as an equal.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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April 29, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Two of Swords
"Making peace with in-between."
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The Two of Swords symbolizes making peace with the feeling of being “in between.” In between life stages, in between jobs, in between relationships, in between projects, in between moving situations, in between friendships, in between career goals, in between big plans, etc. The card advises you to find your center in the midst of the transformations swirling around you. The truth is, we are always in a state of "in-between" somewhere in our lives. The Two of Swords illuminates that the place in your life that feels unresolved, is precisely where life's greatest magic is happening.
What feels uneasy or unresolved in your life? Is this "in-between" situation making you anxious about the future? Can you be at peace with not having everything completely figured out right now?
The figure on the Two of Swords is also in between. She is in between the land and the sea. In between the new moon and the full moon. In between the two swords she is holding. Yet, she is in a pose of complete balance. The woman is also blindfolded. This symbolizes that she can't see what is coming. But look how calm and centered she is. She has accepted not seeing with her eyes because she is at peace with her center, with the core of who she really is. She's okay with not having everything figured out. She's accepted being "between the worlds." "She knows that "in between" is where the magic of the natural world happens.[1] She has wisdom.
In nature, the in-between time is at dusk or dawn, and it is magical. At dusk all the animals get ready for the transition to night. The birds excitedly chirp for their companions to come roost for the night. The quiet deer come out of hiding to drink at the pond. The owls rise and call to one another. The light in the sky transforms. The atmosphere at sunset stirs and the winds begin to gust. The clouds glow in shades of violet-pink and golden-orange. If you witness this, there is an indescribable sense of peace and tranquility during this “in-between” time. This is how Nature illustrates “in-between. Nature guides us to experience serenity amid transition.
The Two of Swords asks you to make peace with the area of your life that is still in between. It reflects Nature, where twilight leads to night, then followed by dawn. The “in-between” time is where your higher-self is most alert. The lessons you are currently learning are making you wiser, stronger, and more aligned with the center of who you really are. Your best potential is manifesting.
You are exactly where you need to be, and everything is transitioning perfectly.
*Two of Swords in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The Two of Swords often represents a love interest who is still in a state of “in-between.” They may be transitioning out of a past relationship or could be in the process of a personal transformation. Be patient, manage expectations, and move slowly. You may have to accept where this person is at in their life now, instead of falling in love with their future possibilities.
Long Term Partnership
The Two of Swords can signify a long-standing issue that remains unresolved. Perhaps an honest conversation can result in a compromise. It’s time to bring clarity to amorphous issues. The Two of Swords can also symbolize a truce. You may be in the process of making peace with your partner, or their position.
Seeking Romance
If you are single, you are likely undergoing a process of personal transformation that is still incomplete. Although you feel in limbo now, you will soon find the closure you seek. Slow and steady steps are needed now. Sometimes the Two of Swords is also associated with friendship. Socializing with friends may indirectly place you in the path of a potential admirer.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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[1] Ted Andrews, Enchantment of the Faerie Realm (Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2013), 24.
Ted Andrews often wrote about the magic that occurs during what he called the “’tween times.” These include dawn, dusk, noon, midnight, equinoxes and solstices.
April 28, 2022
The Card of the Day: The Three of Wands
“Life is still wide open and waiting.”
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The Three of Wands reveals that your life is like a large blank canvas. It is waiting for you to create a masterpiece that depicts your heart’s desire. Despite your fears, nothing has been irreparably “messed up” yet. There is still time! Time to take the courageous journey toward your bliss. The only caveat is, you must stop to identify what “bliss” is for you. If you can name your bliss, you are on your way to claiming it.
Are you clear on what you want out of life? If someone asks you what you want out of life, do you respond, "to be happy," without even knowing what that means for you? Do you think you've failed, or messed up with your life, and you that can't get it back on track?
Let me tell you something... That's just a lie from fear. It's not true.
The man on the card is considering his future. He's richly dressed, an important person in his small corner of the world. Yet he feels unfulfilled. The man is not looking at you, he's thinking about life. His life.
At first glance it appears he is overlooking a vast desert. A sandy wasteland with little promise. What kind of future is that?! But as always with the tarot, look closer... You will see that these are not barren sands, but the orange glowing waters of sunrise or sunset. Ships are crossing to and from their ports of safety. Sunrise and sunset are the magical times of "in-between." Transformations always happens at these times (see the Two of Swords). The man's heart is yearning to embark, to leave his small island home. Somehow, it has unconsciously always been his dream. He wasn't sure what he was missing, but now he knows. He took the time to stop, think, and get clear about what he really wants out of life. Now that he is clear on his objective, he can open himself to the wonders of the world. He's going to go for it!
Today the Three of Wands asks you to stop, overview, and think about where you are going. Is there something you still want to have, achieve, or be? Well you can still have it! The world is wide, open, and waiting. You just may just have to leave your own "small island" (a metaphor for your comfort zone). If you act on what you truly want for yourself, you won't ever regret it. Taking action in the face of fear proves your courage, which becomes self-esteem. Who doesn't want to feel more confident about themselves?
You can still have all you want, but you have to be clear about what that is. When you know it, it will be your treasure map, guiding you to unbelievable riches.
When you have your bliss, clear in your mind, ask yourself, "Am I doing at least one thing today that contributes to achieving this for myself? If the answer is "No," don't beat yourself up. Get up and change it. Make it priority number one tomorrow. Wanting to "be happy" isn't clear enough. What does happy mean for you?
Above the Temple leading to the Oracle of Delphi were the words: "Know Thyself."
If you really do take the time to know yourself, then all you desire can manifest like magic.
*Three of Wands in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The future is full of possibility for your new partnership. The success of the relationship is left to the choices you currently make. You are both be entering this union during a pivotal time of personal growth. This card can also signify exciting adventures abroad.
Long Term Partnership
The Three of Wands beckons you and your partner to start making plans for the future. You are both feeling free to make decisions that are in alignment with your mutual desires. A major transition is happening, clearing the horizon for unlimited possibilities. This card can also signify excitement about an upcoming trip or change of residence.
Seeking Romance
If you are single the Three of Wands reminds you that the world is wide open and waiting for you. You may need to leave the security of your deserted island to explore what is out there. Be open to the potential for happiness when this card appears. Your future remains a blank slate.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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April 27, 2022
The Card of the Day: The High Priestess
“Trusting your inner knowing.”
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The High Priestess is the personification of wisdom and inner knowing. If you've ever trusted your "gut instincts," then you were trusting her. You know far more than you "think" you know. To access your instincts and inner wisdom, you need to push aside the veil of the endlessly chattering, "rational" mind. The High Priestess guards the realm of your deeper feelings. When you access the deepest core of your being, you will often find you already know the answer. You just might be too distracted (or too afraid) to trust it.
Do you trust yourself and your instincts? Is it hard to access your inner knowing because you are distracted by anxiety? Do you confuse "fear" with your "feelings," causing you not to trust your instincts?
The High Priestess is the mistress of what lies beyond the veil. She is the keeper of your deepest wisdom. She challenges you to look past the thin shroud of your rationality and experience the deep sea of your inner knowing. She is crowned with the moon in its three phases: waxing, full, and waning. The High Priestess sees the big picture, and knows the beginning, the middle, and the end.
The High Priestess sits between two pillars: one black, and one white. This symbolizes that life's answers are hardly ever "black or white," but like the Priestess' position, are found somewhere in between. She sits before a veil decorated with pomegranates, the fruit of the Underworld. This symbolizes her answers are found beyond the anxious fears of death and change. Peeking from beyond her veil is the vast sea of the unconscious. All the answers to your questions can be found in those primordial waters.
The High Priestess appears today to guide you back to your instincts, instead of throwing your hands in the air and yelling "I don't know what to do!" The Priestess knows this is just a superficial exclamation of fears on the surface. She asks you to summon the courage, to pull back the veil blocking your vision, and access your deepest self for the answer. The answer is right there, beyond the veil of fears, and you already know what to do.
Trusting your instincts can be difficult. The "what-ifs" begin to emerge from your fears. "What if I'm wrong?" "What if this is just a big mistake?" What if I don't really belong here?" What if I fail?" These fears are as thin and superficial as a skimpy veil attempting to block the vast sea. Your fears are not your instincts.
To know the difference between your fears and your instincts, check in with your body. Fears will make you feel "tight," and anxious. Instincts on the other hand, make you feel sharp, clear, and empowered to act. Your instincts can be found in the place beyond the tightness, deeper within your core, deeper within your spirit. Your inner wisdom is an instinct that will guide you, like an infallible compass, whenever you feel lost.
*The High Priestess in a Love Reading
New Relationship
The High Priestess personality radiates a seductive and enigmatic aura. This person appreciates someone who also exudes an air of mystery. Try not to reveal everything about yourself right away. The High Priestess personality values depth, complexity, and substance over image. Never wear a superficial mask, as it won’t work anyway.
Long Term Partnership
You can know your partner for years, only to discover new mysteries still being unveiled. This relationship is fundamentally bonded at the soul level. There could be such a strong sense of connection that you can finish each other’s thoughts or sentences. Both partners intuitively know far more about the other than what is outwardly shared. This is truly a soul connection.
Seeking Romance
The High Priestess reassures you that your current experience is just another lesson in your initiation toward wisdom, authentic love, and wholeness. The High Priestess reminds you that the Great Mystery will lead you toward the right person and place when the time is right… and not before. Listen within and trust the part of you that is ageless and wise for your next step.
*This excerpt is a sneak peek at my upcoming book “Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart” from Llewellyn Books and available for preorder Fall 2022!
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