Weekly Tarotscopes

ARIES

General Energy: Five of Coins & The Hierophant

The Five of Coins brings with it scarcity and poverty and unfortunately doesn’t offer any solution to the problem other than learning to do more with less. This card is all about suffering and the rough times associated with losing your resources. Situations like this place us under immense pressure because there just isn’t physically enough stuff to meet our basic needs.

When we are dealing with something like a loss of a job or our health it can be hard to reach out and ask for help because of the underlying shame. The Five of Coins wants us to throw a pity party, and then reject any and all help that comes our way. It isn’t the most supportive of cards and the only way to move through this is to wait it out.

The Hierophant is one of the more traditional figures in the tarot, and also one of the most strict. While his counterpart, the High Priestess, is focused on the occult and the power of intuition, he is focused on set principles, organized religion and intense study.

The hierophant acts as the “spokesperson for the divine”. He asks that we search outside of ourselves for answers. He reminds us that there is nothing wrong with asking for help and looking to an expert for proper guidance.

Who in your life can you go to for wisdom? Sometimes the hierophant appears as a religious leader, but he can easily manifest in ‘everyday figures’. Maybe you have a friend who always gives great advice? Or a teacher who showed you a new approach to problem solving? Seek them out.

TAURUS

General Energy: Seven of Elixirs  & Strength

The Seven of Elixirs brings us into the world of dreams and fantasy. So many possibilities exist here, but you are spending so much time wondering the outcome of each, that you never actually settle on one.

Getting lost in delusion is also a concern with this card. Your thinking has become distorted. Your head says one thing, your heart another and balancing your emotions with reason is the only thing that will help you now come to a clear consensus.

When we think of strength, we often think of brute force and aggression, but in the tarot this card is here to teach us that sometimes the most effective form of power is quiet resolve and a calm demeanour.

Strength asks us to have courage in facing our fears or when we come up against obstacles. You have the ability to endure all of life’s problems, you just need to show a lot of patience and understand that grace and dignity come from within.

Now is the perfect time to reflect on your values and assess what in your life needs to change. Perhaps you have a bad habit that needs breaking or you want to incorporate new mindful practices in your life (exercise routine, meditation, etc).  Your ability to do anything right now is heightened.

GEMINI

General Energy: Eight of Elixirs  & Two of Coins

The Eight of Elixirs hits us with a feeling of melancholy. We have had something comfortable come to an end, and we are taking the first steps in leaving it behind. It’s coming to terms with that ending that is making us feel empty and sad. We know the direction we are heading in now is better for us, but that doesn’t make it any less painful.

The eight of elixirs reminds us that we have outgrown something. Whether it is a job, or relationship or destructive behaviour, we know deep down it is time to let it go. The journey you are about to embark on is greater than you realize.

The Two of Coins is all about working towards achieving harmony for all aspects of your life. Finding balance between money, health, emotions and personal relationships is challenging right now, but a necessary practice in order to be well rounded.

Finances may seem to fluctuate so try not to be so overindulgent. As quickly as you get money in, it leaves, and that adds one more ball you’re trying to keep in the air. This juggling act is only temporary, so keep your focus and you will eventually fall into a good rhythm.

Creative solutions to your situation is a huge benefit of this card. You may try a new approach to a problem that you wouldn’t normally have if things were stagnant and it will be very successful for you.

CANCER

General Energy: Wheel of Fortune  & Ten of Elixirs

Destiny is about to step in when we are gifted with the Wheel of Fortune, so it’s best if you just go with the flow! This card is all about the cyclical nature of life and the four themes we deal with on a day to day basis.

These themes are represented by the aces of the minor arcana: blades - mental matters, coins - material matters, elixirs - emotional matters, rods - creative matters.

Where the wheel plans on stopping we can’t be certain, but it is generally considered a positive omen and points to an uplifting situation. However, it does have the ability to return our karma to us, so you may need to take a moment and think about if there is anyone who you may have wronged.

The Ten of Elixirs is a very positive card to receive in a reading. There is a sense of comfort and harmony surrounding you and your loved ones. A stable home life, enough money for your needs (and then some), and someone special to share it all with.

The future looks bright in terms of relationships with this card. Any past conflicts are forgiven and unconditional love is possible because of the mutual respect you share.

LEO

General Energy: King of Elixirs & Ace of Blades

The King of Elixirs uses his wisdom and experience to dissect and evaluate his emotions. He reacts calmly in the face of obstacles and is someone you can always depend on. Always ready to give out advice, sometimes this king offers it up when it wasn’t asked for.

The King of Elixirs means you are entering an emotionally stable period. The ups and downs of life are settling into something steady and you are able to properly assess what you are feeling at any given moment. Enjoy the little things, you’ve earned it.

The Ace of Blades represents the raw intellectual energy in the Universe. Knowledge is vast and beautiful and accessible, and it’s just waiting for you to use it to improve your life.

Your mind has the ability to reach new heights right now and your ideas are strong and fresh. It will serve you well to approach things with a critical mind.

Focusing on yourself should be your priority, without feeling guilty about it. Take time to plan out your goals. Think about the obstacles you have faced in the past to come up with creative ways to get what you want.

VIRGO

General Energy: Queen of Elixirs & Six of Rods

The Queen of Elixirs is mysterious and magical, nurturing and alluring. She is a highly empathic person, often knowing what is bothering someone before they do. A bit shy, this queen finds it easier to be approached than to do the approaching, which can sometimes cause her to be overlooked.

The Queen of Elixirs asks you to get in touch with your feminine side. Looking deep within yourself and getting to know your feelings and desires is necessary for long lasting happiness. Your dreams may be full of messages and omens, so pay close attention.

You have been victorious in battle and now it is your time to shine. The Six of Rods asks that you hold your head high and show off a little bit. Your accomplishments are the result of your hard work, and it’s important to be proud of that.

This card can also indicate that others recognize the effort you have made and you could be offered a promotion. Remember that the calibre of work that got you this far will be expected to continue. There is no room for slacking or arrogance here. As long as you understand that, there is no limit to how far you can go!

LIBRA

General Energy: Five of Rods & Judgement

The Five of Rods throws you into the ring for a fight, and only the most determined will come out on top. Competition is fierce and your rivals are all around you. In this type of situation the best defence is a good offence.

This card wants you to get your game face on and come up with a plan of attack. Having clear goals and being firm in your convictions will ensure you come out on top.

The Five of Rods also can indicate that you are surrounded by people who don’t have your best interest at heart. They have their own agendas and unfortunately they all involve taking you down a peg. Stand firm  and appear strong, even if you aren’t feeling it inside.

The past is calling and it won’t stop until we acknowledge it. Judgement is all about acceptance and forgiveness. When we understand that some things can’t be changed, we are able to finally move on to bigger and better things.

The Judgement card wants us to stop wearing masks and to be our authentic and imperfect selves. What makes us great is our resilience in the face of our toughest trials. Our battle scars contain the map to our future.

Rebirth is the process of reflecting on our choices and understanding how they led us to where we are now. You are about to be resurrected into the next version of yourself.

SCORPIO

General Energy: The Devil & Nine of Rods

The Devil is all about the destructive behaviours that keep us tied up in bondage. This card carries with it the seven deadly sins: envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. These parts of life are messy, but something we all go through.

It’s important to acknowledge that these circumstances are more often than not, self inflicted, but The Devil can also point to an abusive person in your life, so be sure to keep your guard up.

With The Devil the only way to be set free is to break these patterns and begin the healing process, but It can be hard to pull ourselves away from the things that give us instant gratification. Remind yourself that you deserve nothing but the best, and if you do the hard work now, the payoff in the end will be great.

The Nine of Rods appears when we are feeling like we can’t possibly go on. The ground beneath us looks cluttered with obstacles and each step feels shaky, but this is all an illusion: you are actually on a solid path, but are missing the confidence to be surefooted.

Now is the time to stand your ground and not make any major changes. Your determination and inner strength will get you through this period of confusion. Being under attack is never comfortable, regardless of the source, but don’t give up. You have come so far and owe it to yourself to finish what you have started.

SAGITTARIUS

General Energy: Six of Elixirs & Knight of Elixirs

Old lovers and friends reappear with the Six of Elixirs. It symbolizes a period of nostalgia for the past, for happier times. There is a sweetness of youth connected to this card. The kind that can only be found in memories of childhood love.

While looking back and reminiscing is essential for understanding yourself, you need to be careful that the Six of Elixirs doesn’t keep you stuck in the past. Stay there too long and you will miss out on all the lovely things in your present.

The Knight of Elixirs is a romantic and loving man who embodies the concept of chivalry. He has an appreciation of beautiful things and approaches everything in his life delicately. This guy is so dreamy that occasionally he gets lost in the clouds and doesn’t follow through on his promises.

The Knight of Elixirs appears in a reading when a caring and affectionate disposition is needed. Relationships are on your mind and this card is a good omen for moving to the next level if you are committed, and finding an ideal partner if you are looking.

CAPRICORN

General Energy: Ace of Coins & Justice

The Ace of Coins is a universal favourite when it comes to Tarot reading as it represents the raw material energy that exists in the universe. Abundance is steadily flowing which brings good luck to you in the area of money and health.

Money will be consistent so you have the funds to pay for what you need. It is also a good omen for your health and it should be at an all time high or on the road to improving if you’ve recently had a setback.

New beginnings are on the horizon and the Ace of Coins is like having the Midas touch. Whatever you put your effort into, will reap very real rewards, so it is important to stay focused and continuously plant the seeds of success.

The arrival of the Justice card means we are searching for answers to a problem or we have a life altering decision to make. Both our head and our heart need to carry equal weight in these situations.

Whether we are settling our debts or creating our own code of morals, all of our actions determine where we end up. Honesty and fairness are going to take us much further than lying and cheating ourselves and others.

Justice also points to legal matters because it rules over law and order. Everything from court cases to divorce papers to a job contract are covered by this powerhouse card. And try not to worry because it tends to be a good omen - unless of course you’ve broken the law (universal or human).

AQUARIUS

General Energy: Ace of Rods & King of Blades

The Ace of Rods represents raw creative energy in the universe. It is passion in its purest state, and can leave you feeling excited about your future. Things appear so promising, that your good mood spreads to everyone around you, so you may see your social calendar start to fill up because people want you near.

Everywhere you look, inspiration is there, especially in terms of your career and artistic pursuits. Just having an idea is not quite enough to get you where you need to go, so remember to nurture the things you create as well.

Trust your gut and don’t be afraid to act boldly and to take risks. The fire of the rods suit wants to spread, you have to move quickly or you may just lose the spark.

As a person: The King of Blades is a very intellectual person with a commanding yet calm presence. Even though he is objective and fair, he can be intolerant of emotional people. This is tied into the impossibly high standards he has for himself, and this sometimes spills into his relationships with others.

As a Situation: The King of Blades allows you to break free from former bonds and start the process of getting your act together. Use your intellect and gift of reason to remove obstacles and negative influences in your life. Think about what you would cut out of your life if given the opportunity and then take control and get it done.

PISCES

General Energy: The High Priestess & Seven of Rods

The High Priestess is one half of the divine feminine archetype in the tarot (the other is The Empress). She represents the natural instinct and intuition that we all carry inside of us.

The High Priestess loves to give us messages via our subconscious. Pay attention to gut reactions and to dreams in order to find answers.

She really wants us to be in touch with the spiritual aspect of our lives, so when she appears you are being asked to embark on a spiritual quest in order to unlock the secrets surrounding you.

The Seven of Rods insists that you do not give up in the face of adversity and challenges. You are an experienced warrior and can overcome anything with bravery and confidence. Being a passive player in your own life does not lead to success. Remember that you have the advantage against your foes because of your previous victories.

This card may appear when you are feeling drained and unsure about your next step. You feel pulled in too many directions and need to draw on your past experiences to formulate a plan. Do not hide from these feelings. Acknowledge and then release them. Put on your game face and get to work.