You don’t need to know the difference between a three-card spread and a Celtic Cross spread to get the most out of a tarot card reading. All you need: your sun sign! Here’s how I do it: I shuffle my tarot deck and pull out the cards in order from Aries to Pisces, plus a general card for each so you can get advice specific to your personality. Let’s get started!
ONE GENERAL CARD FOR ALL: ACE OF SWORDS
Virgo season is upon us and Venus is moving into Libra this week, so we’re all hoping for a harmonious, organized, and predictable time, right? The Ace of Swords shows that we all need to be honest with others (and ourselves) about our true feelings in order to achieve peace. Say what’s on your mind, ask for feedback, and have an open dialogue about something that’s important to both of you. Adopt some of Libra’s tact and Virgo’s practical disposition and you can sort out all kinds of things this week. It’s time to talk.
ARIES: TEN OF CUPS
You have a busy love life. Passion is important to you and attention is needed. You love being in love! You love the thrill of the chase, grand gestures and drama. The Ten of Cups brings a lot of joy to your love life this week. Expect to fall in love (or fall even more in love). Or you could reunite with an ex and rekindle the flame. You’re also likely to make new friends. Look out for charismatic water signs – Pisces, Scorpio or Cancer.
TAURUS: EIGHT OF WANDS
You’re known for keeping your own thoughts to yourself and taking things easy, even difficult things that you really need help with, but you prefer to go on alone, all stoic and strong. This can lead you into deep water, Taurus, where you feel overwhelmed and isolated. Don’t put yourself through this again. The Eight of Wands is asking you to take a breath, ask for help, share the burdens, and build a support system. People love you and want to support your endeavors. Don’t turn them away out of pride.
GEMINI: STRENGTH
You are a very strong person; you have overcome dark times, learned from them, and healed from them. As a Gemini, your greatest gift is self-reliance. Strength shows that you have overcome another challenge, and now is the time to acknowledge and even celebrate that fact. Reward yourself. Accept the life lesson. Share your story. Others will benefit from hearing it and learning from it.
CANCER: SIX OF WANDS
You’re about to enter a six-week lucky streak, Cancer! This card indicates luck and success. Everything you work on will be a success, everything you hope for will come true (if you believe in it and act), and everything you invest in will be rewarded. Choose wisely and be selective about where your energy and attention goes. Be optimistic, too. Stay close to exciting fire signs – Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius – because their aura is where you’re going! Enjoy this lucky phase.
LION: ACE OF COINS
The end of summer is a time to plant new seeds, Leo. Start planning the things you want to accomplish in the coming year, especially in the areas of work, wealth, home, and health. Long-term goals require consistent effort, so choose wisely. The Ace of Coins will bring these new seeds with prosperity and success, so trust that things will work out the way you hope.
VIRGIN: THE HIGH PRIESTESS
The High Priestess asks you not to be so busy this week! Reduce your schedule and remember that less is more. Create space for reflection, rest and peace, and even a kind of “emptiness.” Why? The High Priestess will visit you. She is a passive, psychic personality who lives in all of us and comes forward when we need to understand our own nature and desires. You can hear her voice simply by being still, switching off, and letting your mind wander. When you do all of this, you will receive the guidance you need.
LIBRA: SEVEN OF PENTACLES
Procrastination is a notorious Libra trait. Sometimes you hate letting go of what you already have, even if you don’t need it or even want it anymore. Holding on to things is also a Libra trait and really annoys you because you enjoy harmonious, organized and minimalist environments. The Seven of Pentacles asks you to clean up this end-of-summer week – materially, physically, mentally and emotionally. Get rid of what no longer works. You’ll feel amazing!
SCORPIO: SEVEN OF CUPS
You are a very intuitive person – some people even say you are somewhat psychic. Your hunches are always spot on. You have an instinct for recognizing when someone is lying or hiding something. The Seven of Cups brings you insightful observations, ideas, inventions and daydreams. Your mind is working at full speed and you need a pen and pad to put it all on paper. Don’t waste this time! When you are in the flow, you have access to all kinds of creativity and wisdom. Let your thoughts flow freely!
SAGITTARIUS: TWO OF PENTACLES
The Two of Pentacles is a wonderful Sagittarius vibe because it represents abundance, having it all, travel, and happiness. Do it all this week! Say yes to everything. Be present and show up. You have tons of energy and can do more than most people do when it comes to living life to the fullest. Fill every minute with good things. Be busy and happy. Contribute, get involved, organize, get involved, and try new things.
CAPRICORN: PAGE OF STAFF
You prefer to take the tried and tested path. Capricorns are generally risk averse. However, the Page of Wands brings a more experimental attitude into your life this week. You want to take an unknown path, try a new approach, improve your technique, learn a new trick, or try something different. You will only progress if you step out of your comfort zone, so take this as a challenge and see how far you get!
AQUARIUS: THE LOVERS
The Lovers point to a passionate week of heightened emotions and conflicting feelings. You’re all worked up, Aquarius, and it might feel a little uncomfortable because you like to keep your emotions under control. But all this turmoil is helping you process what’s important – and what’s not. Something is likely to give. Don’t suppress these feelings; follow them and see where they’re coming from. Look critically at these areas and assess what could or should change. A lot of good can come from this.
PISCES: FIVE OF WANDS
Don’t get lost in your feelings this week, Pisces. By that I mean, don’t overthink things, don’t dwell on the negative, and don’t wallow in self-pity. Feel deeply and then allow yourself to move on. The Five of Wands is asking you to problem solve, fix mistakes, sort out the mess, and take control of a situation that’s getting worse. You’ll feel much better if you take action.
Kerry Ward has been reading, teaching and creating tarot decks, books and content for over 25 years and is a horoscope writer for Cosmopolitan UK and Cosmopolitan US. You can personal, written tarot reading with her, which appears as a beautifully illustrated booklet. She is also the published author of Power, purpose, practice, Tarot card of the day And Cardless TarotShe also created the Good Karma, Crystal Magic, And Taroscopes Tarot decks. In her free time, she enjoys self-publishing unique magazines, such as The guided magical manifestation diary and the latest Haunted House Diary. She’s a Gemini, so writing is her favorite thing to do!
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