Read below for tarot guidance for your sign, rising sign, and/or moon sign for the week ahead.
FOR ARIES/ARIES RISING/ARIES MOON:
Four of Swords: It’s time for a re-set, fiery Aries, so take a break from your usual, charging-ahead way of being. You may have been on an intellectual treadmill recently, and feeling inundated with circular thoughts and mental chatter. Put your phone on silent, shut off the other devices, and give yourself some quiet time to rest, reflect, and decompress. You may also feel like a door is closing in a particular situation and, after some much needed rest, you’ll be able to see why that’s a good thing.
FOR TAURUS/TAURUS RISING/TAURUS MOON:
Five of Wands: You might feel some conflict in a work or a creative situation, where it feels like too many folks are only out for themselves. It’s possible that someone involved could be an excellent ally and that there could be a way to work together for the benefit of all concerned; so rather than digging your heels in, in that particular Taurean way, remove yourself from the fray and observe others’ actions—you’ll be able to discern what’s going on with them much more easily, and be better able to identify with whom you can work most productively.
FOR GEMINI/GEMINI RISING/GEMINI MOON:
King of Pentacles: Your mind’s on your money and your money’s on your mind, and for now that’s totally okay: There are times when the financial aspects of a situation should not dictate your actions, but this week is not that week. Determine whether things are literally worth your time before investing your energy any further. An earth sign person (Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn) could factor into things.
FOR CANCER/CANCER RISING/CANCER MOON:
Nine of Swords: Not yet but almost: You’re in the last leg of the race, and while you may have been handling something for what seems like ages, you’re almost at the finish line. Gather your forces and reserves of energy, and keep going. Your guides are cheering you on.
FOR LEO/LEO RISING/LEO MOON:
The Magician: Every tool you could possibly need is right at your fingertips, but what’s needed is to clarify your goals and identify what really needs your immediate focus. Whatever it is, you can make it happen, so just make 100% certain that you know what “it” is and whether it’s really right for you. Use your imagination as a starting point if you need some inspiration.
FOR VIRGO/VIRGO RISING/VIRGO MOON:
Knight of Wands: Caution and care are your usual code words, but consider adding a dash of fire and flair to your efforts this week. This is a time to let loose a little and have some fun. Look to the horizon, literally and/or figuratively, and see if you might want to embark on something new. Fire sign folks—Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius—could be an influence this week (good or bad is up to you).
FOR LIBRA/LIBRA RISING/LIBRA MOON:
Judgment: “Calling” is a keyword this week. What’s your calling? What are you being called to do? Divine inspiration is calling—listen with an open heart to what it wants to say to you. Also, take some time this week to assess where you are right now, what you may want to leave behind, and what you might want to bring forward with you into the near future.
FOR SCORPIO/SCORPIO RISING/SCORPIO MOON:
Four of Wands: It’s time to celebrate. This card often shows up right after a lot of hard work has been completed, and can also indicate celebrations with family and friends around graduations, promotions, etc. You may still be in the middle of an extensive project, but it’s important to take note of the milestones, big or small, as they occur, and give thanks for teamwork and support along the way.
FOR SAGITTARIUS/SAGITTARIUS RISING/SAGITTARIUS MOON:
Knight of Cups: Lead with your heart and not with your head this week. Being idealistic is sometimes called for and can generate compassion and creativity. See the good in others, but be careful: this is very different from seeing things with rose-colored glasses or projecting unrealistic archetypes onto folks. A Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces person could be involved.
FOR CAPRICORN/CAPRICORN RISING/CAPRICORN MOON:
Seven of Pentacles: This card can be kind of a Minor-Arcana version of the Major-Arcanas Judgment card that showed up in Libra’s scope this week: it’s a good time to stop and take stock of where you’re at. Are you happy with what you’re building? What seeds are you planting this season? What’s growing from your current efforts? You also might receive an interesting offer from someone, so see whether it fits with your goals and with your ideal bigger picture.
FOR AQUARIUS/AQUARIUS RISING/AQUARIUS MOON:
King of Wands: You, or someone around you, has the potential to act as a charismatic and inspiring catalyst for something. Like Virgo’s Knight of Wands, this is an indication that it’s time to let loose and tap into some fiery energy. If given the option to join the background actors or take center stage, it’s pretty clear which way you should choose. A fire sign person, Aries, Leo, or Sagittariuses, might want to share the spotlight with you (and we all know how rare that can be!).
FOR PISCES/PISCES RISING/PISCES MOON:
Page of Wands: Keep your eyes and ears open for messages to come through, especially via phone, email, or text (though a good old-fashioned letter could show up too). A creative project might be coming your way but if it does, it will need a lot of nurturing. Try to resist the urge to skip town if you’re trying to avoid doing something, because it might end up being better, and a lot more fun, than you expected.
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