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Venus is in retrograde for all August, going direct on September 6th. You can absolutely see its effects here in the ‘scopes below. Venus in retrograde causes a strange lack of ambition or clarity around relationships, including love. August is also the last bit of quiet before September hits. Go with the flow and enjoy it while it lasts!
Leo—Justice July deals largely with fairness in your life. Have you been taking or being taken advantage of from someone or within a work context? Justice reassures you that things will begin to balance out BUT how it will go for you depends on which side you are on. If there is anything you need to own and amend do it on your terms. If you have been waiting for others to advicate for you, help is on the way. Virgo—4 of Swords This card simply means rest. The sun will be in your natal area soon so until that energy gets up and humming, take a load off, will you? Take a walk, read a book, sleep more hours, hire a babysitter, you need a little self-care because I have a feeling autumn is going to be very, very busy. Rest up now as you most likely will not get it for some months to come. Libra—6 of Swords It will be in August that you will finally understand that it is time to leave. What fight have you been holding onto, what massive boulder the size of Texas on your back? You have given yourself the permission, the insight, and finally the strength to heave that boulder off of your back and just leave it be. This will feel like a failure but in the long game: a major success. Rest up now as you most likely will not get it for some months to come.
Scorpio—The Lovers
With the Lovers and Venus in retrograde together creates a tricky environment. My advice is to be attentive and concerning about the ones you love but do not make any major decisions until Venus goes direct on Sept. 6th. The priority is to be gentle with love and with those you love, listen more, attend more, do not do anything rash this month. Avoid breakups or starting any relationships, toe the line and do it with your usual class but don't do anything dramatic. Sagittarius—2 of Cups The 2 of Cups along combined with a Venus in retrograde is similar to Scorpio's energy this month. Pay attention to your love relationships and if you are not in a love relationship, wait until Sept 6th until actively dating again. Meet people, get numbers but hold off on striking the hammer until Venus moves direct. The trick is to focus on your love but do not do anything to change what is for now. It can be a very sweet time for you so take each day as it comes. Capricorn—6 of Pentacles A really great card here, Capricorn! Either you will win something: perhaps the lottery, or get a raise! This card usually indicates either a windfall to you or that you will have the resources on hand to help a loved one in need. If I were you, I’d play the lottery. Aquarius—The Magician While for many, August appears to be the month of taking things easy, it could not be further from the truth for you! The Magician’s appearance for you this month means that you have to spend a lot of time pulling your plans and dreams together. You cannot, should not, must not delay the work and planning that needs to happen NOW. Pisces—The Hermit If you are single then it looks like you will remain so in August which is exactly what we want since Venus is in retrograde. You will also find yourself drawn to perhaps over analyzing your relationships which I caution you from doing until after Sep. 6th. Spend this time learning or deepening your knowledge on something interesting, unusual, or spiritual. Take plenty of “me” time, you really need it. Please do not struggle with lack of friends or lovers this month, you have other fish to fry. Spend this time learning or deepening your knowledge on something interesting, unusual, or spiritual.
Aries—The Hanged Man
Like so many this month, August is about chilling out before the show begins in September. In fact, I bet you are just chomping at the bit to get started on some projects or to get started with a new chapter in some aspect of your life. Unfortunately, the energy is not there for success in any real meaningful changes. What you CAN do, though, is to go easy on yourself and rest, contemplate, dream, and enjoy the fact that the universe is forcing a break on you. In fact I would push any definitive dates to September if at all possible. Taurus—8 of Swords Oh my bull, how well (not) have you been taking care of yourself? What is your meditation or spiritual practice like? How are you alleviating anxiety or late night insomnia? Are you walking and eating well? The 8 of Swords indicates that you are struggling with internal conflicts and they are not letting up in August so my advice is to institute some radical spiritual First Aid to get you through this weird hump. Also, if you are considering leaving a relationship, please wait until after Venus goes direct. When Venus is in retrograde we tend to feel muddy and unclear about things, you will feel better and clearer in September so in the meantime, take sweet, sweet care of you! Gemini—2 of Wands Busy little bumble bee is over here! August is a whirl of plans, instituting some multi-layered, complicated, interlinking things, people and projects for fall. As a Gemini, this will be hard because you can easily get distracted but the more you do now the better you will thank yourself later. This card just screams a high energy fall for you so be preemptive and proactive, like a girl scout "Always Prepared!" Cancer—3 of Wands Your sign is one of the few that is more action –based this month. Opportunities will open up and align for you, if you have been looking for a job, a new one may come your way, if you are single and looking, a new person may come into view. August’s energy is expansive and positive so your goal is to meet it by showing up with a smile! This monthly Tarotscope is brought to you by Jenna Matlin of Queen of Wands Tarot. Each month, Jenna pulls cards for every Astrological sign to zero-in on the main focus or theme of that month.Jenna has been reading Tarot for over 20 years, has various articles published with Tarot trade magazines, runs the Not Your Mother’s Tarot Meetup Group in Narberth, pa as well as teaches workshops on reading Tarot and using Tarot as a tool for self-discovery.
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Since I started offering monthly Tarotscopes, I have not yet ever seen so many Pentacles make their appearance! With almost 50% of these ‘scopes containing a pentacle; and pentacles concerning itself with resources, homes, protection, and stability, I wonder if this is the Cancer energy at play. Cancer, while a water element, does crave a stable home and resource situation. Play July lightly, no big spending but rather languid afternoons at home, keep it close to your chest, all of it. Cancer—10 of Pentacles Oh boy do Cancers resonate with 10 of Pentacles! This card speaks to sticking close to home, being with family, and shoring up anything that might be vexing you regarding home decoration or repair. If you are looking to buy a house, July might be the month you find your dream home. If you have a home, get some new curtains, freshen things up a bit and invite your loved ones over! Leo—Page of Pentacles In the month of July you are being called to learn something new. Is there a summer hobby you wanted to get into but just have not yet gotten started? This page loves learning new things but those things are practical like gardening, cooking a new dish, or learning to mix a new drink. Crack open that ‘Homes and Gardens’ and create something beautiful. Virgo—5 of Pentacles July might be a month where you need to reign in your spending habits, Virgo. This card can often mean a sudden lack of resources so make sure that your nest egg is in place and if you have been having a hard time putting money away (yes, I know those shoes ARE on point!!) please refocus because in July you might be sweating it, and I do not mean from the heat! Absolutely do not gamble this month or take any risky bets regarding your finances. Libra—9 of Pentacles One of my favorite cards, this one speaks to abundance. This month will be a lovely one for you, you have enough and ARE enough because you have worked so dang hard to enjoy the table before you. This card is also a sign to stop and smell the roses, pat yourself on the back for all that you have done this year so far and give yourself some slack to enjoy the fruit of all your labors. This card can also mean someone coming to you in need, and you will be able to help them, yay! Scorpio—8 of Swords July will have you twisted up in your thinking. Is there a friendship or family situation that you just cannot seem to either extricate, or resolve here? This card is emphasizing that there is just something YOU are not either seeing or doing that is keeping you stuck. I recommend a tarot reading (biased! I know) or just a long talk with an objective friend to help you see what you are not seeing. If you find yourself resisting the feedback you are getting, that means that feedback is accurate and your resistance is the 8 of Swords energy at play. Sagittarius—5 of Swords July will be a win for you, Sag! I know we talked about June being a liminal point, that you were balanced in stasis and forced to wait. Well, this month means that the situation has tipped in your favor and there is a win. This win will not be without losses and hard feelings, I am afraid to report. The message here is that for now, it is more important to get what you need than to feed the ego of others. Capricorn—Ace of Pentacles I love when Aces pop up. This Ace can mean a financial windfall: from a large amount to even finding a $20 on the street. It also can mean a promotion or raise. If not financial, I often see this card to also mean becoming pregnant. Any way you slice, something special and helpful will happen this month, hurrah! Aquarius—Queen of Swords This month requires you to put your thinking cap on, act objectively and be a voice of fairness in your dealings with others. I have a feeling that this card came up because there is a situation that you might just be a little too close to, emotionally, and in order to find a resolution, you need to pull your heart back a bit and look at things from an objective manner. This card can also mean advocacy, so if someone else is being treated unfairly in your life, you are being called to speak up on their behalf. Be the voice of Justice and communication, Aquarius! Pisces—7 of Cups Interesting but that dancing all over the place quality you felt in June seems to continue. You are being called to dream and think about all the wonderful things you wish to do right now, without much call for you to act on any of it just yet. These long days do allow an expansive feeling, breeding many dreams- some viable and some not- you are being given very special permission to dream those dreams, note them down and when the energy shifts, be prepared to act on them. Aries—Queen of Wands This Queen often suggests that there are people who need your help and support right now. This Queen lends her creative, enthusiastic energy to everyone, being generous with her time and support. Who in your life might be feeling a little “dead ended” and needs lunch with you to help open up new vistas? This can also be a call for you to finally see the potential, in YOU! This Queen is positive, uplifting, supportive but also fiery so watch your temper! Taurus—King of Cups The appearance of this King in your monthly reading means taking on his qualities, often to benefit others. This King is gentle, creative, intuitive and observant. Who or what needs your gentle touch right now? What emotions do you need to soothe and what relationships might you need to repair or deepen? July is a month of emotional clarity and creativity, Heal thyself, Taurus! And heal others, they need you. Gemini—6 of Wands Well, well, well, Mercury goes direct and you have bounced back fine as a fiddle, haven’t you? Geminis are known for their resilience and this is very true regarding your card this month- the card of success. If you have been working on something or challenged by something, this appears to be the month where you finally “win” the struggle. You might find yourself unusually lucky this month and that things that were challenging before seemed to have suddenly shifted to being easy. You do get the easy button this month, enjoy your July! This monthly Tarotscope is brought to you by Jenna Matlin of Queen of Wands Tarot. Each month, Jenna pulls cards for every Astrological sign to zero-in on the main focus or theme of that month. If you would like a more detailed reading by Jenna, you can check her out at www.queenofwandstarot.net. Jenna has been reading Tarot for over 20 years, has various articles published with Tarot trade magazines, runs the Not Your Mother’s Tarot Meetup Group in Narberth, pa as well as teaches workshops on reading Tarot and using Tarot as a tool for self-discovery. As per usual, the effects of the Mercury retrograde is making His presence known throughout the tarotscopes and in particular the signs he has effected: Taurus' native house, Gemini, and other air signs will feel the effects strongly. Sorry, guys! Those signs not too effected by the retrograde, however, are doing alright and the signs are replete with new love energy and family ties. Overall a nice month for everyone once Mercury goes direct on June 11th, mark your calendars! Gemini—2 of Swords Mercury retrograde is happening right smack dab in the middle of your natal house. Have you been feeling like things keep breaking, snafu’s abound, and everyone seems to be taking everything the wrong way? Well it is your native planet, Mercury, moonwalking away from you right on your home turf! 2 of Swords is illustrating that action as it is the card of feeling unable to make a decision or moving ahead on a project. There is a feeling of stuckness so the advice here is to take it easy and not fight this very peculiar feeling for a normally flightful Gemini. Mercury goes direct on the 11th but then you are still in the shadow of the effects of the retrograde, I would say hang tight until we move into cancer, on the 21st and go to the beach, that is what I do in June when nothing else seems to be working. Cancer—3 of Swords I have the feeling here that there is something you have been fighting for; perhaps it is a friendship, a love relationship, a job- and it is not working. This is the month to really acknowledge the loss of a relationship or situation. Do not allow fear of mourning loss keep you from allowing this to end. You have been like one of those acrobats spinning 12 dishes on poles in the air and you cannot keep doing this for much longer. It might just be time to tell yourself to let go and hunker down for the crash, at the very least, know that your empowerment comes from seeing what is and buckling in. Once the plates fall, there is silence and even relief, in that. Leo—Strength Leo, I have noticed that summer always loves you, as you always seem to get such radiant cards in the summer. Strength is the card of the woman and the lion so it is a card very apropos for you. June is a month where you feel you will win debates, be heard at the office, get your needs met in relationships and all around feel very confident and capable in advocating your needs, and getting them. This is the month to ask for what you want, as you will most likely get it. Virgo—Justice What is going on in your life where unfairness is an issue at play? June is the month to seek out imbalance and unfairness in your life and make repairs to correct the imbalances. I have a feeling that this is specifically regarding the people in your life who have not been treating you so well of late and Virgo that you are, perhaps you have not been as strident as you could be in claiming a stake in terms of healthy boundaries. Virgos tend to love so completely and give so much and when it is not adequately reciprocated (though deserved) resentment grows. You need to speak up and demand the treatment due you. Libra—Queen of Pentacles June wants you to be home-oriented. Pick up a summer craft, plant those herbs, invite people over, turn your home base into a summer get away and it will be a great summer for you, Libra. You might want to declutter and buy a bouquet of flowers, this is a Martha Stewart card if I ever saw one. Enjoy the pleasures of living simply and closely with the world. You need some grounding. Scorpio—The Hermit Well… if you are single you will most likely stay that way in June and if you are coupled up there could be disagreements or just feeling like you are not connecting with your other(s). This card is meant to let you off the hook and not freak out if this happens, the energy is just requesting that you spend some time with you for a while. There are some depths to you that need some exploring. Perhaps a weekend on your own will do the trick! Do I hear weekend get-away for one? Sagittarius—Judgement June feels like a liminal month for you; there is a sense of some big change in your life but it has not happened just yet, it is like pre-dawn on the horizon, you know it is coming, you are waiting for it but not quite yet. June will mostly be a month of anticipation as some major chapters will be changing and big shifts will be coming into your life, I mean this for your internal life as much as your external. Liminal points are hard for Sag’s who want to get to the point right now. Know that the work you started a long time ago is just about to bloom, how wonderful is that? Capricorn—2 of Cups 2 of Cups means happy experiences in intimacy, whether this be with a romantic interest or a really good friend, June shows you partnering up and going deep with another. If you are single and looking it is a good sign and even if you are in a relationship it means a lovely sweet chapter to enjoy is forthcoming. Aquarius—Temperance Being an air sign and seeing this card also leads me to believe that you might struggle with the retrograde this month. Temperance is an advice card: slow down, take it easy, temper needs/wants/desires and try to take the middle path of things. If you have been in a frenzy of late this is an excellent card for you. Take stock with what you have and repair, rebuild, recycle June is the month to coalesce what you have rather than beginning something new. Pisces—2 of Pentacles June will be busy and just a touch chaotic, but absolutely nothing you cannot handle, Pisces, in fact you juggle things quite well being the mutable sign that you are. If you were looking to finalize something or lay something to rest it does not look like June will be the month to do it. Keep dancing, Pisces! Everything is staying in motion and getting definitive answers will be a challenge, avoid trying unless you absolutely have to. Aries—4 of wands Aries, are you full of family and friends of late? June is a message that family events seem to be on the menu for you and they are happy ones. If there has been domestic strife in the past this definitely feels like the wind is changing in a better direction as everyone remembers how important they really are to one another. Enjoy a nice month with positive interactions with those who mean the most to you! Taurus—The Lovers The Lovers could signify a spanking brand new relationship, or involvement in a project or hobby that you really love. Do not think too hard about this, though, as the Lovers to me often feels like a gift or an automatic process that will feel largely instinctual. Your job is to just sit back, and enjoy your good fortune with others. May feels all over the map in terms of individual Tarotscopes this month. The energy feels dynamic, shifting, and complex with some settling happening for many and happy new beginnings. In general, and for most this month will be a positive one with only some light warnings here and there for others. I pulled a card overall for May and got Wheel of Fortune, again highlighting that dynamic feeling for everyone and a shift.
Taurus--5/Wands
This month is a month were you have to fight to excel and it could get annoying because the sense is that everything in your life might feel like a fight right now. It doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t or that it is asign it is a wrong choice, rather it is a sign that the energy around you is chaotic and messy and you are going to have to stay focused to get your needs across. Gemini--8/Wands If memory serves me correctly, I believe you have had many 8/Wands cards pop up over the last year or so, certainly above normal statistical average. So where does this leave you? It leaves you in a place of continued development, quick-paced thinking requiring decisive action. It is as if you keep running through gates to other gates, hitting one nexus point to the next but never truly alighting anywhere. Stay in flight, gemini, keep gathering intel/ideas/mini explosions/relationships: Spirit is nowhere near done with you and many matters remain unsettled for a much higher, more positive, reason. Gather no moss. Cancer--Ace/Cups Well, always a lovely card when she appears, this Ace tends to announce that May be the month of love for you: new love, reawakening love, old love renewed but not just romantic love, love in every shape and form. Drink deeply in the wine of love and give freely your heart, lay under blossoming trees and dream very beautiful dreams. This is more of a reward than a call to action. Leo-- Temperance Oh lion, you have had a lot of go get it readings months past but finally the wheel has turned to one necessitating patience: you need to listen to others if you want anything to work- this includes your personal and occupational relationships. May can also be a month of healing: spiritual, mental, and physical. Is it possible to take a deep breath, Leo, and chill out a little bit? The energy just doesn’t seem to be there to make a big splash so don’t fight- release and flow. Virgo--9/Wands May might feel like a bit of a struggle for you, Virgo. The sense I am getting here is that you are fighting or resisting something that is patently not working but you are not ready to give up the ghost, just yet. The choice is ultimately yours, whether you will ignore my advice to surrender (the cards say no) or change the hand here by letting go and stepping back. See what happens. Libra--Knight/Pentacles Things are humming along in their own cheerful way regarding work and finances. When this knight stops by for a visit, we are reminded to be pragmatic about our choices and to take our time before agreeing to anything. This Knight is a cautious strategist so I would suggest that May is really a call for you to take stalk of your financial situation. Get your finances in order, reign in spending and plan! Once you actually start getting to it you will feel a lot better. I know you tend to like balancing those books Libra. Scorpio--4/Swords Chill, baby, chill. This month is asking that you take a break from whatever it is that has been burning that lunar energy all night long. I sense this is multi-faceted: sleep more, rest, create stronger boundaries. It almost feels like you have been through a lot through the winter and into early spring and this card marks an important boundary marker before you shift into another gear. Enjoy. Sagittarius--Knight/Wands Looks like you will be in your element this month, Sag! You, the Archer- combined with the quick, adventuresome Knight of Wands make quite the sexy pairing. Basically: make that pitch, move forward on that project or with that girl (or boy) there is a lot fun, feisty fiery energy that feels great. Bask in the glow of the yesses that will meet you on your path.
Capricorn--Queen/Wands
You continue to be the well-meaning and warm hearted friend to those in need this month of May, perhaps you are in weddings, baby showers, or hosting other events but the sense I am getting here is that May finds you in a happy and warm hosting support role for the big news of others. Love your friends, support your heart mates and know that your friendship is a very special one to have. Aquarius--7/Swords Hmm… while most of May bring glad tidings to many on the wheel, for you exists a warning. This 7 often indicates someone around you or new to you that has some hidden intent or agenda. If you have been battling with a relationship (either personal or occupational) around trust issues, it is time to get to the bottom of your intuitive inclinations-if it doesn’t feel right, most of the time it means it isn’t. Pisces--The Hierophant Thinking about picking up a new spiritual thing to learn? May is a great month for learning a new spiritual practice or philosophy; perhaps a retreat is in order or at least a new class, you absolutely need some spiritual structure in your life right now. The reasons why are not clear to me, it is almost as if I am intentionally being held off as to the why but the message rings loud and clear. Aries--3/Pentacles The emphasis for you this month is happy work as well as working with others on a project, it is important that you are working in a group rather than alone so if you have been lone wolfing it on something, it is time to call in the troops to get the support you need. Aries tend to be so independent that it can be hard to call for support but that is the advice right now for you. March brings a plethora of Major Arcana and Swords cards to the horoscope line-up. This indicates that there is a lot of big transformations this month for some and some big intellectual/communication for others- some of it difficult. This makes sense at least from where I am, as we are still in the hands of winter and we have more time than usual to think and to ponder things in our life without the yet joyful presence of spring, we ache for it yet it is still tauntingly out of reach. Pisces—2/Pentacles Wow, Pisces, you got 2/Pentacles, AGAIN! Since we are currently in your sign this is not surprising, the juggling pentacles does remind me of swimming fish in a way. This is the month to continue to explore, find out options, talk to people, and stay open in the dynamic energy that surrounds you. Nothing definite, yet, but it is certainly on its way. Aries—King/swords This month requires a lot of communication, a clear mind, and a desire to use your brain matter for projects of all types. If you have been holding off on something (like taxes) this is the month to do them. Also, if you are teaching or mentoring someone this month is a good month to really catch their attention. If you have not been living in your mind lately, this is the call to stretch those brain neurons into high gear. Lastly, if you have not been to the Doctor in a while now is the time to get your checkup. Not that anything is wrong, but often the King/Swords can mean to me seeing a doctor or dentist for your baseline. Taurus—The Sun This month with the sun completely reverses lasts month adage to, “lay low.” March will be filled with warmth, community, friendships, positivity and community. You seem to be at the right place in the right time to accept good vibrations and meaningful discourse with many. Allow yourself to be the conduit of Grace, be good, generous, and warm to others; watch that warmth be returned to you. Gemini—The Star I am wondering if your Queen/Swords (and all of her focused intellectual energy) is paying itself off this month with the Star. The Star often means a wish being granted; what have been wishing for, Gemini? The Star is also the card of hope and inspiration, I often think of this card as a “It’s going to be alright” kind of message, things are turning for the better and you are not only going to be ok, you are going to be great. Cancer—Ace/Swords If something came to an end for you last month, this month oozes determination, direction, and focus. The Ace can also signify enforcing strong boundaries with others as well as endeavoring to have awkward conversations. Is there someone in your life that you have needed to talk to but you knew it wouldn’t go over to well? This is the month to take a deep breath and say what you need to say. Leo—The Tower The Tower can signify a sudden accident or injury. I would recommend to you that you check for ay vulnerability in your life, things at work, in your relationships, your car-all ok? The Tower can mean a flat tire, work troubles, a relationship that is rocky. In my experience the Tower is usually a long time coming, something you might be avoiding until it is impossible to avoid. Look deeply into your life and examine the vulnerable areas, see what you can take care of now. Virgo—8/Pentacles March can be a very productive month for you. This is the month for your own focus, route work, getting things done for the sake of your own desire to do things well is on tap for you this month. Largely, the rest of your life is calm enough to support your focus which is a great thing, knock it out Virgo! Libra--3/Cups March looks like there could be a celebration or a fun time with friends and loved ones this month, are you going on vacation? Whether big or small, a break to enjoy life is really where the energy is moving. If you do not have plans perhaps you can make some, cultivate fun Libra! Scorpio—Knight/Swords March’s energy is about being fair. If there has been something or someone who has been unfair to you or others now is the time to speak up. Even if it does not directly concern you, it’s time to speak up. If someone or something is being oppressed, it’s time to speak up. If someone or something needs a champion, it’s time to speak up. I know this sounds esoteric, but I have a feeling that you will know exactly when this moment happens. Sagittarius—Strength This month is also pleasant, Sagittarius. Strength in your Tarotscope indicates a time of health, working on your health and feeling the radiant energy and vibrancy that one gets from making their bodies and mind a priority. If you stepped away from some earlier goals it is time to recommit to them. Work out, walk, drink life sustaining things, eat green things, meditate, love, and shine. Come back to this. Capricorn--5/Swords If you are looking for work you might get a job this month. If you are in any position where you are competing with others (work, buying a house, art projects, etc.) you will mostly likely succeed in beating others out for your goal. This card to me often represents your success in a competitive environment, you have an advantage. Aquarius—8/Cups Last month, you had the energy of the Devil in your midst and this month you get 8/cups suggesting that whatever was holding you back is no more-you are ready to begin again even if the road is unclear. You do not need know all 50 steps to transform, you just need to know the first two. Feel your way out. February is going to hit a lot of people hard this year. We have a triple whammy for many, deep winter, all the “stuff” that Valentine’s Day tends to bring up for people and also we are in the midst of a Mercury Retrograde. This month will be challenging on several levels for most, good think you are checking out your Tarotscope so you can be prepared to either alleviate the negative energy or prepare yourself for a soft landing. The best thing is, this is only one month (and a short one at that!) So batten down those hatches, honey and ride out the storm.
February is going to hit a lot of people hard this year. We have a triple whammy for many, deep winter, all the “stuff” that Valentine’s Day tends to bring up for people and also we are in the midst of a Mercury Retrograde.
This month will be challenging on several levels for most, good think you are checking out your Tarotscope so you can be prepared to either alleviate the negative energy or prepare yourself for a soft landing. The best thing is, this is only one month (and a short one at that!) So batten down those hatches, honey and ride out the storm. Aquarius--The Devil When the Devil appears in a Tarotscope it usually indicates two things: one, watch for temptations like the--bad for you but oh so hard to resist--exes, friends, and that good looking neighbor down the street. Remember, the Devil is the Lord of Illusion, his energy is not off-putting at first but it is the thing you will find the hardest to say no to. Just say no, Aquarius! Pisces--7/Wands Last month you got 2/Pentacles, and all of its complex, chaotic energy but this month 7/wands is asking you, “What do you have to show for all that stuff you had going on last month?” You are so creative and deep, Pisces but sometimes you fall short on owning that in the world, on sharing your world so that others can engage, too. Make February about opening the depths so that others can see. Aries--4/Cups Aries, the choice is going to be the one you have been ignoring. It could be the hard choice, the less sparkly choice but it’s the one right behind you, turn around and look. Taurus--4/Swords Dude… you need to lay low this month. I have a sneaky suspicion that this card is specifically referring to the Mercury Retrograde. Back up your tech, make sure your Triple AAA membership is up to date, and use the retrograde to not start anything new but to review what you already have going on. I would wait on starting anything new or entering into any agreements until Mercury goes direct, ok? Gemini--Queen/Swords Your natural habitat is within the realms of communication and intellectual pursuits so this month will feel great for you! The one thing the Queen here advises is to stay on task. I feel the emphasis here is on communicating a concept and focusing upon that one thing for maximum impact. (Hard, I know, the world is just so delicious—oooh, pretty!) If you are pushing through a project, a series of classes, writings, or a research project you are going to make great progress this month. Cancer--Death Cancer: something is about to come to an end for this month. To be honest, I am not exactly sure in what area for you but if you have been sensing the end of something in the wind I would absolutely heed that gut feeling. Death isn’t always a doom and gloom portend but rather the call that something is done, there isn’t any going back. Time to move forward, friend. Leo--5/Pentacles Watch your money, Leo. Especially watch your online banking and credit/debit card use online during the retrograde. 5/Pentacles along with the Retrograde could mean a hack or some other weird shenanigans. Since you are most likely insured this will not be a true loss but one of inconvenience. But carry cash and use it more often this month. Virgo--The Hermit This month is about building the relationship you have with the Source (however you relate to that) or to an ideal you have been meaning to pursue. So if things haven’t been going well in a relationship or if the single and dating thing has been problematic my advice is to take it easy-- the energy is just not there for that, don’t fight it and work on the other very important relationship in your life. Libra--8/Cups Libra, this feels like a continuation of the energy in January for you, January asked that you not fight what was going on or play tug of war and this month is the month to consider if you should write off your losses and walk away from a job/love/friendship/house--what have you. It’s just not working out and there is a bigger horizon once you hike through the night. Cold comfort, I know, but here is the permission slip you need to feel OK with moving on. Scorpio—3/Swords Well… this month portends a possible great disappointment for you. If you have been in a rocky relationship this could also mean a break up. If not relationship based it could also mean that something happens that is difficult to swallow. This is a card of disappointment, as much as you can keep your expectations on the conservative side. I think you already know what this could be, deep in that intuitive center of yours. Time to create a soft landing and to recheck your assumptions about things. Sagittarius--9/Pentacles On the run of some very hard Tarotscopes this month, you seem to escape the energetic effects that will hit most. This month will be pleasant, kind, amiable, and abundant. No big ups and no big downs, focus on gratitude because it feels overall a kind and largely uneventful month for you. A vacation to a warm and verdant place would be nice, too! Capricorn--6/Swords Like so many others this month, your Tarotscope is also about leaving something behind. The emphasis for you is that the leaving, while sad and perhaps regretful, is absolutely in your best interest and for a better aspect to your life. You also have support around you as you move to leave what was, and as you do you will immediately feel the weight begin to lift from your shoulders. You deserve more than what is, allow the Mercury Retrograde to support you in this, the energy calls for now.
December brings a mixed bag as we finish our affairs for 2014, opening the road to new vistas for 2015. What endings are you celebrating, or mourning? What do you hope to usher in for the New Year?
Sagittarius--2 of Pentacles You have been holding down the fort, yes indeed, and December is still going to have plenty mini upheavals and ups and downs for you. Is there a way for you to find some control in the midst of all the gentle chaos? If you have been contemplating a move, now is the time to give it great thought for next year, but no major action yet. This month is like hitting the gas but your car tires only keep rolling on the ice. Lots of potential energy but nothing moves...yet. Capricorn--4 of Cups There is some heavy old energy that for some reason keeps coming up to get in your way, you might question your judgment on recent events and feel at a loss as to what to do to move forward. The message of this card is that when we turn inward too much, for too long, we are not present for the messages that Spirit sends our way. During this month, try to get out of your own head a bit and ask your Higher Self, what do I need to be seeing right now? Just asking the question and being open to the answer will help you find new perspective. Aquarius--Justice Oh, my lovely, brilliant, complex, ever-shifting water bearer! The holidays can be particularly challenging for you because while you are mutable, you often need those around you who are fixed, home bases for you to touch upon before you are onto your next great breakthrough. This month it is all about the bass... wait, no, it’s all about the balance. Make it your priority to stay on the nexus line and allow others to be chaotic, hold space for others, Aquarius. Pisces--Page of Wands Are you thinking to make your Christmas gifts? December seems to be a nadir of creative energy for you, dig into this Pisces, let it flow through you and use it to strengthen relationships around you. Pisces have a tendency to feel very solitary at their depths, feeling like others do not intrinsically get their complexity. You are right, few do, but it helps when you use creative pathways to help others understand you. Express yourself in new and profound ways. Aries--8 of Wands Thought you'd take a wee break for the holidays? LOL, Nope! 8 of Wands signifies a time of high energy and rapid movement. Seeing many friends and family and helping others out, too is what you have going on but the good news is that you do have the energy for it and will most likely enjoy all the good stuff the heavens are going to throw your way. It could also be a time of great creativity and of learning new things. Have fun and play a lot this month, Aries. Taurus--7 of Pentacles Now is not the time to add any more to your personal plate, if you can help it. In fact, a few things you were hoping to hand off or finish seem to be taking their sweet time to complete so this month is all about holding the fort down rather than adding more things, even things that you have been wanting to begin for a while. December is also a hibernating time for you to plant seeds for 2015. Make your plan, and implement it in '15. Gemini--2 of Swords You've been on the go-go-go lately but December is the time to stand still. As a Gemini, it can be hard to make a decision (I should know, as I am one!) and it can be frustrating when we are weighing options. December is a month where such weighing of options is going to happen for you with decisions made at the end of the month, or even in January. Do not try to rush to a decision at this point for it will be short sited. Take your time, you know, be Zen about this things right now... seek balance and impartiality. Cancer--Wheel of Fortune Last month was a lot about holding steady but you are beginning to hear the creaking wheel of fortune begin to start moving again. There are a lot of new things you are beginning to sense on the wind. Some of these things are going to be fantastic, other things, well, not so great. Basically what hasn’t been working out will begin to turn in your favor and vice versa. So my advice is to make sure that what has been going good stays as good as possible (new battery for your phone, oil changed in car, that sort of thing). And enjoy what has been a struggle to ease up soon. Leo--9 of Pentacles Last month we saw that there were possible upheavals in work or avocation. Whatever you did, you must have done it with grace and skill because this month you are doing pretty well on the whole with work and enjoying a month of having enough for the holidays. You will need to take some leadership up in your personal life so go ahead and jump in if you have been waiting for others to do so first (they won’t). 9 of Pentacles also suggests taking a break after a really intense autumn. Do you have any use it or lose it days coming your way? This month is really all about you enjoying the fruit of your labors. Virgo--King of Cups How interesting! You got King of Cups last month so this card is still very much in play for you and it deepens in December. You may feel it is a month of heightened intuition, creativity—especially creative planning, O, Virgo for you for the upcoming year. If you feel this is absolutely, positively not you in any sense of the word, it can also mean that someone who is creative, sensitive, and influential is playing a large role in your life. Are you the King? Or could is be someone else who has become the focus of your attention? Libra--The Devil I feel that the Devil in this sense for you this month is to watch on the indulgences. Don’t spend over budget making things merry and certainly watch moderation of all types this month. Usually you are quite balanced and low key but for some reason this month you will be called to go a little wild. Do it as long as it feels right, but keep checking your inner compass all the while. The Devil could also indicate someone who has nefarious intentions enter your life. Love those in your circle, but have clear boundaries for the rest—especially silver tongue, charming ones! Scorpio--Ace of Cups What a happy, loving month is in store for you! Ace of Cups denotes loving relationships and happy compassionate company of all types. If you have been needing to reconcile with any relationships in your life, this month definitely heightens bonds to make it happen more easily. This card often denotes charity and the doing of good works so volunteering, helping fellow man and bird out will make you feel good, too! If you are single this could mean a new match might happen for you!
Virgo
Work--Knight of Cups-- Your reputation will be greatly enhanced by your graciousness this month, let another accept accolades it will return to you. Love--The Magician-- This month you have the power you need to create the relationship you are looking for. Spirit-- Knight of Swords-- Its ok to negotiate with Spirit, ask for what you really want. Libra Work--9 of Wands-- You are almost at the finish line with something (or someone) at work, dont give up just yet. Love--2 of Swords-- You will have difficulty with making a decision, don't rush it, take your time. Spirit-- Strength-- You are learning how to better balance your instinctual and your intellectual selves. Scorpio Work--9 of Swords-- Things are getting dramatic, hold onto your hat and find a safe place until it blows over. Love-- 3 of Wands-- New opportunities abound for all relationships, new beginnings are everywhere. Spirit-- 10 of Wands-- You’ve been working too hard, its time to put the load down. Sagittarius Work--Page of Cups-- You are the ideas man, a heightened time of creativity and new roads for you this month. Love-- Knight of Wands-- Go after what you want. Spirit-- The Fool-- Make a mighty leap and know Spirit is holding you. Capricorn Work-- 2 of Swords-- Right now is not a good time to make a decision, hold off if you can. Love-- 6 of Pentacles-- Give it away, give it all away. Spirit-- The Empress-- Time to sink into the Divine Mother. Aquarius Work-- The Star-- Hey, golden child! You are hitting your stride. Love-- 5 of Wands-- There is nothing wrong with healthy competition. Spirit-- The World-- Travel helps you get out of your own head, make plans to do so regularly. Pisces Work--The Devil-- The easy way will come back to bite you. Love-- Temperance-- Take your time, there is more healing that needs to be done. Spirit-- The Hermit-- Spend time in meditation and in nature, withdraw to go within. Aries Work--Page of Cups-- You will get a wonderful message that will delight you. Love--4 of Wands-- Its time to come home, regroup and come to that joyous center. Spirit-- 8 of Pentacles-- You need a daily spiritual practice. Taurus Work-- Eight of Wands-- So many projects to pick and choose from, careful to not burn out! Love-- 6 of Cups-- Someone needs your nurturing. Spirit-- The High Priestess-- Time to go within and listen to your intuitive messages. Gemini Work-- Queen of Wands-- There is someone who needs your friendship and mentorship. Love -- 9 of Wands-- Time to put on your big kid panties and work through it. Spirit -- Page of Cups-- Keep an eye out for loving messages and synchronicities. Cancer Work-- 10 of Pentacles-- You are protected. Love-- The Lovers--Is there a tough choice you have to make? Spirit-- The Hierophant-- When is the last time you connected to your childhood religion? There is some work to be done there. Leo Work-- 4 of Pentacles-- Dont give away all your information, keep something close to your chest. Love--Queen of Cups-- There may be someone in distress who needs you to love them. Spirit--Ace of Swords-- What is your Truth?
Your August 2014 Tarotscope
By Jenna Matlin Happy August! I hope you are getting the most out of your summer before we begin the frenetic energy of autumn. I changed the format a little bit on the Taroscopes to give you more of what I think you want, a heads up! I hope you find your Taroscopes helpful below, enjoy! Leo Work-- Temperance-- There are going to be a lot of things that try your patience, don't let them! Cool, calm and collected is your playbook for this month. Love--7 of Wands-- Your partner cannot read your mind, speak up and get your needs more aptly met. If you are single, get out there! Spirit--7 of Pentacles-- Now is the time to plant philosophical seeds for future reaping, you do not need to make a decision just yet, it is ok to be a bit directionless for awhile. Virgo Work--6 of Pentacles-- You might be the recipient of award, reward, an extra day off or a raise, your hard work is paying off. Love--The Hanged Man-- Things are remaining the same as they have been, don’t rock the boat. Spirit--Queen of Pentacles-- Now is the time to gently nurture and cultivate your relationship to Spirit, open the door and let the Universe in. Libra Work--Page of Swords-- Your team has a great need for your keen observational skills and unbiased inspiration right now. Love--King of Swords-- If things have not felt fair recently, then you need to speak up and demand it. Spirit-- 3 of Swords-- What old trauma or heartbreak have you not let go of? Is it time to do so now? Scorpio Work--4 of Cups-- You seem to be missing a great opportunity to advance at work, what might need your focus? Love-- Knight of Swords-- You might be pushed to the wall and when you are, Scorpio, you always come out fighting. Be prepared for this to happen. Spirit-- 10 of Cups-- Have you found your spiritual family? If not, its time to begin looking. Sagittarius Work--King of Cups-- You need to act as the negotiator and the glue that keeps the group together. Love-- Queen of Wands-- Expect passionate and interesting encounters. Spirit-- 4 of Pentacles-- More prayer and meditation is needed. Capricorn Work-- Ace of Swords-- You need to break a few eggs to make an omlete, sometimes being so nice means not getting what you need. Time to be more clear. Love-- 2 of Cups-- Romance and sweetness this month, if single a great time to meet someone. Spirit-- 8 of Swords-- What underlying beliefs are you holding in your heart that is keeping you from truly accessing the grace of the universe? Aquarius Work-- 6 of Swords-- Are you thinking of changing positions, jobs or careers? If you have a written warning or are on probation be very careful right now. Love-- The Tower-- You might have a bad fight with a loved one. Spirit-- 9 of Swords-- This month looks all around challenging, take very good care of yourself until the drama passes. Pisces Work--Queen of Swords-- How might you bring more of that logical head space to what you are currently doing, what business that you might have been avoiding needs your attendance right now? Love-- Knight of Pentacles-- Hold things steady, strive to maintane relationships without too many changes right now. Spirit-- The Fool-- Is there a new spiritual study you have been considering? Its time to access the universe in a new way. Aries Work--3 of Pentacles-- Expect productive happy work with a small group of others. Love--5 of Swords-- A little white lie never hurt anyone, does it? You might feel guilty about it, though. Spirit-- 10 of Pentacles-- You are being called “home” what was your childhood religion and what do you need to revisit from that? Taurus Work-- Knight of Wands-- Thinking to change jobs? If you are or are looking then it looks like a successful transition. Love-- The Star-- Things feel very positive in the relationships department, enjoy the summer with those you love. Spirit-- 9 of Wands-- What spiritual thoughts or feelings have you been grappling with? How might you move forward with that? Gemini Work-- 7 of Swords-- Be careful of someone with a sneaky behavior around you, an idea or a position could be taken right out from under you. Love -- The World-- If you are dating this could be a very energetic interesting time. If not, plan a getaway with your sweetie (or one might be planned for you!) Spirit -- The Devil-- There is no light without darkness, what do you need to explore on your dark side? What needs to be met and vanquished rather than just avoided? Cancer Work-- King of Wands-- You are going to shine at work, if you have some great ideas now is the time to share them! Love-- Ace of Pentacles-- Expect generosity and surprise gifts of love this month. Spirit-- Death-- What do you absolutely need to let go of? What has been blocking your spiritual path but you have been too scared to walk away from?
Cancer-- Fish House Clouds -- Happy birthday, Cancer! If you have been thinking about upgrading your home or redecorating your room or apartment, hold off on doing it this month because if you do it now you will likely be disappointed with the outcome. Upgrades, redecorating, or additions should happen another time. Perhaps you might be feeling hasty and needing a new look but there is a need to research options until you get the thing you really want. If you must do repairs please vet any people you hire thoroughly and make sure to check up on their work.
Leo-- Stars Woman Man -- Summer brings a lot of social outings with friends of all types. If you have been burning the midnight oil at work or school take some time off to connect with those who know how to have a good time and plan some outings because you really need the break. Also, old friends may reach out to you for some fun and adventuring, see for fun connections, Leo, you deserve to have some fun, make sure you reach out to others and make it happen. Virgo-- Moon Clouds Path -- If you have been seeing someone who, while romantic, is unclear in their ultimate intentions it doesn't look like that will clear up anytime soon. In fact if it doesn't clear up by the end f this month you may want to consider other options and moving on. This can also mean a lack of clarity with work, if you are thinking to make a career move it sounds like it could be a good ideas as you are not getting the recognition you deserve, however, time for research into options before jumping is the advice here. In general, this month is not a good month to make any major decisions because your normal perceptions of observation seem muddled. Take your time and do not rush into any conclusions until you feel you are getting the whole story. Libra-- Mountain Stork Heart -- If you feel like you are pushing a boulder uphill in your personal relationships it is really time to move on. Perhaps you have been trying to stick it out but it looks like the work has all been on you. Rest assured that once you do let of those relationships that do not serve you, you will find new relationships and friendships very clearly. Knowing what we want (and what we don't) is the key to finding people who will stick. Scorpio-- Woman Book Rider -- If you are a woman, either you will be making great headway in school (if you are in school) or there will be some information that will help everything click together, once you have the information you have been lacking. Once you have it you will hit the ground running with the news. If you are a man, there will be a woman who will bring the information you need to spring into action, look to the ladies for what you need. Sagittarius-- Scythe Garden Ship -- If you are planning a trip with some friends it might not work out. Make plans solo or with a romantic interest rather than your crew because they may just back out right as you are ready to make your plans, do not count on them for your summer adventures. Capricorn-- Child Fish Snake -- If you have a child expect an expense due to a minor injury or them having to retake a course, they were up to something or trying to take the easy way which will cost in the long run, cost you! If you do not have children, did you come up with a great new idea that could bring in money? If so, be careful who you talk to about it until you are ready to copy right or patent it because "loose lips sink ships" quietly work to protect it before you share. Capricorn-- Sun Man Anchor -- It looks like there could be a man at work who holds you in high regard. The sun indicates specifically the shiny positive quality you are bringing to work and it is being noticed by others. If you are looking for work your interviewing skills are going to be very strong and you just might get the job. Very literally, you might be working at the beach, a perfect summer job! Aquarius-- Man Anchor Bouquet -- If you are a man then it looks like work is going really well for you, enjoy a time being the golden boy, if you are looking for work then this month might mean a job opportunity coming your way. If you are a woman and unattached you could meet a romantic interest through work in some capacity. If you are an attached woman it could also mean a man, possibly a boss, who gives you public recognition for your efforts. Pisces-- Scythe Clover Whip -- If you have been thinking about ending a relationship, job, or situation it looks like this might be a good time for you to do so and you will be very busy with new opportunities, multiple opportunities right after. Hanging on too long can be a piscean trait so consider this the guidance you have been looking for to shove off, once you do your luck begins to really shift in a positive direction. Aries-- Fish Path Key -- If you are given an opportunity to make some cash on the side then this reading is really encouraging you to do so this month. You might have a couple of ideas and really, any of them are good. What is important is that you begin moving on any or all of what you have been contemplating. The key is a big card meaning that this is important and with a little creativity, money could really begin flowing. Taurus-- Mountain Tree Bear -- Are you making camping plans this month, if so, watch for bears! If not camping then it’s time to start some kind of health program, exercise and movement are highlighted as you might be feeling sluggish and slow and just not yourself of late, time to pull the bike out of the garage and hop to it! Gemini-- Ring Ship Bear -- Contracts and agreements should be avoided this month if at all possible as you will not make the kind of money in the agreement that you have been hoping for. Its not bad, its just not as great as it could be if you can wait until next month. It also might mean that a contract or agreement may walk on you. By contract or agreement I also mean house sales, business partnerships or engagements. If you do enter into an agreement you may find that the resulting outcomes will be sluggish and slow. |
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Jenna Matlin
M.S. in Organizational Psychology and Leadership CategoriesAll |