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Weekly Tarot Forecast: 15 April 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! I saw that one of my UK buddies actually saw the sun yesterday morning. What a concept! We are having more gray days than sunny ones for April even over here in southwestern Oregon. But we could use the rain, since summer has hardly any of the wet stuff once it settle in. New moon in Aries today, according to my astrology friends, so catch on fire and get some new stuff going. Let’s see what my Tarot cards say about the week.

I’m using Ciro Marchetti’s Gilded Tarot Royale deck this week. Just love Ciro’s clear and colorful digital paintings and his Renaissance setting.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

We have an interesting balance of cards, with two Cups cards showing the only suit repetition.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with the support of the Queen of Cups. She seems to be saying goodbye to the Knight of Wands as he sets off on a new adventure. Calm, but concerned, probably, that our Knight of Wands will take too many risks. She also celebrates his creative energy and sends her love. Expect support for your creative project (remember the Aries Moon today!) from an empathetic source.

At midweek, it will be important to strike a balance between action and rest, I think. Justice says that you need to look at all facets of your activity to make sure that all of your energies are used and treated fairly. If that means taking a break from something hectic, it’s time. Or, if you’ve gotten stuck in the doldrums, get going enough to balance things out.

Moving toward the end of the week, you will need to make sure you are seeing all the options available (Two of Swords—take the blindfold wings off) so you can make a decision on what feeling to take from your activities of the week. It may seem like a chore to have to decide (Four of Cups), but go with your highest intuition to continue into next week.

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the balanced scales of Justice. It’s going to be good to be actively creative this week, but also balance that out with a pause to assess your situation. Keep this balance thought in mind throughout the week.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. Both Cups cards here. Note that if you placed them together, it looks like the Queen of Cups may be the one offering the extra cup to the young man in the Four of Cups. Don’t let feelings of stuck-ness or boredom keep you from moving when you need to. The Queen will be there to support your feelings and give you inspiration.

The inner cards present a bit of a contrast: The Knight of Wands is all decked out and ready to go, but the Two of Swords is still trying to decide what direction to go in. Note that the Two of Swords also showcases the energy of the Moon, which calls on intuition to act as a guide. But it’s still a good idea to take off any blindfolds to look around for intuitive clues. You will need to make a decision on your creative effort in order to get your Knight moving forward in the energetic way he likes to.

Find your direction, maintain your balance and move forward with emotional support this week. 🙂

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 1 April 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! And Happy Easter/Ostara! Also, it’s April Fool’s Day, but no Fool in our draw, so I will give you the straight message on this set of cards. 🙂

I’m using Kat Black’s Golden Tarot deck this week. I find Kat’s medieval collages endlessly fascinating. Also, it is Easter, so I thought her medieval Christian imagery would be cool for the day. Jesus is in the spread, actually. Can you guess where?

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

We have a plethora of Cups cards this week, so look for a focus on feelings.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with some regrets, perhaps (Five of Cups). A monk is trying to comfort the Pope in this image. He has a couple of regrets (two tipped-over cups), but still some things to be thankful for (three full and upright cups). I note that unlike the RWS deck’s Five of Cups, this one has three upright, so…bonus! Things are not as bad as they might seem. And there next to this card is emotional support from the great empathizer, the Queen of Cups. In this case, she is portrayed by the medieval philosopher, Saint Catherine of Siena. Just a peek at the Wikipedia post was fascinating. I had no idea…. So, this Queen of Cups is not only here for emotional support, but to help you clarify your feelings and relationship to Higher Self/God/Spirit for the rest of the week.

At midweek, it’s time to hangout and enjoy Spring (or whatever signs you can find or create of it if you are in the cold North). It’s the Empress, and she looks very comfy with children and bunnies—great symbolism for this season of rebirth. The original painting that included the Madonna and musical prodigy Jesus is from The Virgin in a Paradise Garden by a painter from the fifteenth-century German Cologne school (the bunnies are from another Italian painting). Do take time out this week to enjoy nature (whether snow-covered or green), family, and just taking a break from whatever grind you may be involved in.

Moving toward the end of the week, you have the chance to leave whatever regrets or relationship issues that may have caused sadness earlier in the week (Eight of Cups). It’s time to move on to a more balanced sense of being (Justice). The Archangel (no name given in the source) here is ready to make a decision, and so should you feel a sense of completing a cycle and regaining your inner balance.

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the sensual and creative power of the Empress/Madonna. I just get this sense of her at rest here, enjoying the season, the abundance she has already created, the divine energy of her son. She wants you to remember to take a break this week and look around you, listen around you, smell, taste, and touch around you to feel the love.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. The Five of Cups is a place of emotional unsettledness—disruptive change (the 5), and Justice is here to restore the balance so you can enjoy your Empress week. Change may be unpleasant, but it always leads to something else better if we let it.

The inner cards show you the power of the great Queen of Cups. Her support for your sadness and good advice (look around for that support in your life this week) will allow you to walk away from whatever negative feelings you had (Eight of Cups), so you can begin again.

Happy Spring, folks, and enjoy your Empress vibe this week!

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 18 March 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! Daffodils galore in Oregon, while my buddies in the UK seem to still have snow. Crazy! Happy New Moon in Pisces from yesterday. Listen to that inner voice; it’s speaking a bit louder at present.

I’m using my own prototype Cosmic Whispers deck this week. It’s on the abstract side, but it’s been great fun finding NASA images that have good shapes to represent the Tarot cards. I’m currently fine-tuning the images and writing the companion book to be ready for publication by the end of the year.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

We have a confluence of court cards and Majors this time. Should be a week filled with interesting personality energies.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with adventure and trouble, which often do go together if we don’t maintain awareness. Relax your eyes and scan the whole card to find the shapes that speak to the Tarot symbolism. The Knight of Wands is facing right, seated toward the left of the card, with his rearing horse’s head outlined in smoke in the upper right. It looks like he’s off to the rescue of the little star people in the bottom left of the Devil card, where the Devil’s fire eyes peer out from the upper right of the card and his bull-like face dominates the chaotic scene. Not sure whether fighting fire with fire in this case will be a good idea; it might be best, given the usual message from the Devil card, to realise that the challenge may be an illusion, and it might be best to rein in that Knight-of-Wands energy to avoid the temptation of engaging in what might end up being a regretful ego trip.

At midweek, whether you gave in to temptation and joined the fray with the Devil or stayed under the radar and flowed on through, you’ll have a respite to heal and find the silver lining in any storms you had to bear on Monday and Tuesday. The Star (lots and lots of those to choose from for this deck!) is here to shed its light on your situation and give you emotional sustenance with which to move forward.

Moving toward the end of the week, the Page of Disks has some practical news for you (he’s leaning down from upper right to lower left to offer you his message), probably a little financial boost or business invite. And you can take best advantage of that gift by putting your ever-logical and clever King of Swords energy on. Communicate clearly here to ensure the best result.

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the healing power of the Star. No matter how the rest of the week goes, know that there is always an option for a positive solution; just keep looking and stay open.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. The Knight of Wands’s impulsive energy needs the more mature and rational approach of the King of Swords to manage this week’s challenges and exercise discipline in relation to the Devil card. It’s OK to move forward, but keep any hot-headedness out of it. Let the King of Swords energy keep you from taking anything personally.

The inner cards show you the virtue of passing through the Devil card without engaging; it looks like good news (Page of Disks) awaits, and you don’t need to be distracted by others’ attempts to restrict your options.

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 11 March 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! Spring has sprung for sure in the Pacific Northwest. Temps are rising and sun is shining! Rather nice today especially since it’s my birthday. Special greetings to my fellow astrological Sun sign Pisces folks.

I’m using the Robin Wood deck this week. I never tire of the bright illustrations of this deck, which I’ve had since 2000.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

Looks like the Queen of Pentacles has decided to hang out for another week, one that has some serious blessings and magic about it.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with home and celebration. Wonderfully refreshing after last week’s sense of gloom and doom at the beginning of the week and a chaotic vibe at the end. You can relax a bit, knowing that Mom or someone else with practical support will have your back (Queen of Pentacles). Go out and celebrate with friends (Three of Cups); it’s a good week.

At midweek, it will be time to stop and check in with tradition (The Hierophant). That 3 of C party was fun, but if you’ve been studying a new meditation practice or a new Tarot deck or book, get serious about integrating what you’ve learned to make you an expert in your craft (whatever that is). Remember, you have to know the rules in order to break the rules. I’ve always found The Hierophant a difficult card because I left my original church and never want to go back to that, but he’s also about finding a good teacher in any spiritual discipline, and look, he’s blessing his acolytes (students)! A bit distant-looking, but a benevolent guy.

Moving toward the end of the week, it’s time for magic (The Magician)! So, now that you’ve learned the rules, you get to break them by knowing the underlying principles that apply to all disciplines and not just the one you learned from. You have the power (a gift of the Earth here), and you can apply it in the realm of ideas and intellect provided by the Ace of Swords. Stay focused and your magic will create wonders.

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the wisdom of the tradition and its experts (The Hierophant). Keep in mind that you are always in a position to learn the ways of the Force or any other discipline you are involved in.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. The Q of P is nicely grounded and provides a bit of stable emotional and possibly material support for that idea you want to pursue (Ace of Swords). Swords likes to use rational thought for everything, but the Q of P says to also take into account a bit of practical intuition in guiding the magic you focus on.

The inner cards reinforce the idea of success in your endeavors this week, with opportunity for celebration (3 of C) and mastery (The Magician) in working with the tradition you have chosen.

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 4 March 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! Spring is on the way here in the Pacific NW of the USA, with daffodils coming up everywhere and the temperatures getting back into the 50s F. I understand that in Europe, it’s an entirely different scenario with snow in unlikely places. Amazing!

I’m using the Daniloff Tarot, 3rd Edition this week. Fascinating artistic style with a medieval sense of the macabre. Court cards are a bit of a challenge because you have to memorize the symbolic patterns, but it works.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

We had some cool Page energy last week, but maybe we hung on too tightly to our resources with the 4 of Pentacles, because the new week carries some challenges.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with pain and imprisonment. Not a great combo to start the week, but remember, it is just one week in your life, so take the scale down a few notches. Daniloff does take the 3 of Swords seriously, though; he’s even got the cloth from the Gospels where Jesus wiped his face on his way to being crucified. Not thinking this week’s pain will be that intense, but you may be called on to make a smaller sacrifice, knowing, like Jesus did, that all will be well in the end. By Tuesday latest, we are finding out that our fears associated with the challenge from the 3 of Swords may be illusionary. I know Daniloff’s lady in the 8 of Swords looks more seriously tied up than other renditions, but she can still get out of her bonds, and with some tearing of fabric, get away. Still a sense of small sacrifices here.

At midweek, though, help appears in the form of the Queen of Pentacles. That goat at the bottom is the clue, representing the Capricorn symbol. Also, this Queen has nice looking fruit all around her. She’s confident and knows how to provide realistic help for you. Listen carefully to someone (female or male) who exhibits this energy, for it will reinforce you later.

Moving toward the end of the week, it’s a mixed bag, but not as difficult as the beginning. Sacrifices having been made and surrender accomplished, illusions having been vanquished, you are in a position of Strength to face some opposing forces or at least general distraction (Five of Wands) at the end of the week. Use what you learned and with the help of your own Strength and the Q of P, you’ll be able to sort out the chaos of the situation (5 of W).

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the help from the Queen of Pentacles. Be willing to accept her help in whatever situation you may find yourself it.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. Chaos will bring you the pain (5 of Wands and 3 of Swords). So that’s the source of it. Your sacrifice will depend on your ability to handle several opposing things coming at you at once. Could be co-workers with different problem-solving methods, could be five creative projects all calling on your attention at once. Realize that you can’t have it all and minimize the pain by making wise choices on what to go with.

The inner cards are reminding you that your feeling of entrapment in the chaos (8 of Swords) is an illusion indeed, and that you have the Strength to prevail in the end.

Go brace yourself for the week. You’ve got this. Look for the Q of P.

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 25 February 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! We had snow the other day! Only a couple of inches max, and then it melted. Scuddy clouds and cold rain today punctuated by sun breaks. Definitely into that extra six weeks of winter here in the PNW of the USA.

I’m using the Llewellyn Tarot this week. No surprises or way-outness in this RWS-style deck, but I like the Welsh mythology and the water-colour mellowness.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

Instead of the Queen energy from a couple of weeks ago, we have Page energy (newness, learning!) this week.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with the need to make a commitment to a big project. The Seven of Cups says you may have been dabbling in different things, or feeling like you have too many choices; the Three of Wands, is saying to go for the biggest and riskiest one and get it out the door to see how it pans out. You can launch more than one thing, if you like, but get off your butt and into doing mode.

At midweek, the fist Page arrives. Time to clear out anything hidden here to make your plans more likely to work. Speak the truth and read that fine print carefully to make sure everything works. You may receive a message about something that could influence your plans; take heed.

Moving toward the end of the week, a much more positive Page arrives with his message of good feeling, optimism, and prospects for a successful invitation to move forward in whatever you want to do, especially if it involves partners or other supporters. Meanwhile, though, keep in mind that you have enough resources to do what needs doing, and that you can go ahead and use them to make this thing work (Four Pentacles). If you are too conservative, you may miss the opportunity (harking back to the Three of Wands from Monday/Tuesday).

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the warning to do all your research, read the fine print, and ask good questions in whatever endeavor you launch upon this week (Page of Swords). Be wary of promises that seem too good to be true.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. Hmmm. Two cards that involve sitting still (Seven of Cups and Four of Pentacles), both with messages to not just sit around, but get on with things. Don’t get caught up in being overwhelmed by too many choices, and don’t be afraid to apply your material resources to this little gamble of yours. The warning of the Page of Swords notwithstanding, there is still a sense that waiting around and hanging on will not serve you.

The inner pair are your go cards. Again a Cups card, but this time coupled with the Three of Wands. Even though the middle Page of Swords signals caution, it doesn’t mean a no, necessarily. Look for a friendly supporter (Page of Cups) to bring good news that will allow you to launch your project (Three of Wands) with confidence after you do your due diligence, that is.

Your Cosmic Whisper from the Web

If you don’t know Shaheen Miro, you should. A fine storyteller, a very deep spiritual pilgrim, and very wise, indeed. This post brought me to tears and inspired me to look again at practicing my true self in all things.

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 11 February 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! The rain is back in southwestern Oregon. We really haven’t had enough this winter, but the sunshine has felt nice!

I’m using the Golden Tarot, by Kat Black this week. I love her medieval collage. I get a very traditional and grounded feel from this deck. Life was not a picnic by any means back in that day, and the need for faith in things unseen and unknowable (at the time) was key to survival and thriving. I think the Tarot still provides some insight into what may happen and gives us a heads-up, in this case, for the week.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

We have been graced by Queen energy this week. Let’s see how that shapes up.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with a bit of a contrast: the Knight of Swords off killing a dragon (St. George, perhaps?), and the Hermit (looking a lot like St. Francis of Assisi), hanging out with wildlife in his solitude. So, a combination of action, and applying wisdom in discerning the best course. You have someone blow into your life wanting to solve all kinds of problems by looking at things only from a logical point of view. It may be up to your Hermit self to take a larger perspective on the situation and see a win-win.

At midweek, the Queens come into play. First, the Queen of Cups, who will be sympathetic to what you are doing and may advise using your intuition to feel out a solution. Not sure if she’s the best advisor in this case, though.

Moving toward the end of the week, a pretty big decision awaits you. The Lovers indicates a point where you will need to make a commitment to something and give it your whole self, or even partner with someone else to start a whole “new world” venture. Meanwhile, advice takes a more grounded turn with the appearance of the Queen of Coins, who may provide material support or practical advice on that commitment you are about to make.

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the sympathetic and insightful Queen of Cups. She’s going to give the whole week a sense of coming from the gut about things, although some of the other cards seem to be pointed in a more detached or practical direction.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. You’ve got swift action (Knight of Swords) headed in one direction, and much more methodical and practical energy of a helping sort (Queen of Coins) looking in the opposite direction. I think there will be some serious inner debate about what sort of approach to take with the challenges you face this week. My money (ha!) is with the Queen of Coins.

The inner pair create power pillars around the Queen of Cups. Both Hermit and Lovers are Major Arcana cards, so we need to stand up and pay more attention to their messages. The Hermit faces away from the Lovers, and the Lovers are focused on the angel and each other in their own card. Meanwhile, the Queen of Cups seems to be looking to the Hermit for support. Maybe she doesn’t want to make that commitment (Cups can be very wishy-washy)?

I sense from the patterns here in this pairs section that the Queen of Cups energy is mostly a distraction at the center of a week when you need to make a serious commitment (Lovers) to your own wisdom journey (Hermit), and take the Queen of Coins’ practical approach over the “go out and slay ’em” method of the Knight.

Weekly Tarot Forecast: 4 February 2018

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Welcome to your weekly Tarot forecast! Hope everyone got good vibes from the Moon trifecta last week. Fog prevented us from seeing the lunar eclipse on Wednesday, although hubby and I did get up in the early hours to check!

I’m using the Tarot Grande Luxe, by Ciro Marchetti this week. My fav Marchetti deck for artistic purposes, not just because it’s new, but he has put extra human details into his characters on this one that I really like, although this draw doesn’t show some of his close-up faces, actually.

Since there is no specific question or area of concern for these readings, my interpretation will be very general in nature, based on my sense of what the Tarot itself is addressing and the general energy potentials for the week.

Got a nice mix of symbolism this week, with a couple of twos and a couple of Major Arcana cards. Looks positive overall.

Let’s do a chronological look first, and then we’ll use some mirrored pairs to round out the message.

The Timeline View

We begin this week with two Twos, the Two of Coins and the Two of Cups. Seeing the Cups as about partnership based on good feeling and the Pentacles about juggling resources, I see you getting some practical help from a good friend or intimate partner. Could be a monetary boost, but could also be just helping out around the house. It’s the little gestures that make for a great twosome.

At midweek, you may get news of a legal nature that runs in your favor. Justice can also be about establishing balance in your affairs, perhaps of a practical nature (money, division of labor issues?) based on the previous two cards together. You can feel good up to this point about what you’ve done together with someone else.

Moving toward the end of the week, looks like your partnering activities from earlier will conclude with a feeling of completion and all is well for the present (The World). In addition, you may get some recognition for the work you’ve put in to make your partnership run smoothly (Six of Wands).

The Mirrored Tarot Pairs

The focal point for this view of your cards is the power of Justice. Seek a clear and balanced point of view and know that fairness will prevail this week.

Now let’s pair the outer cards up to see how they might inform your situation. Well, looks like your juggling of resources (Two of Coins) is likely to be successful (Six of Wands), and lead to some recognition of your efforts. Could be a little prize by the time you are done. 🙂

The inner pair creates a great partnership with…partnership and getting to an excellent conclusion. I would say that whomever you are working with or feeling close to will help you create a great sense of “all is well with the world.”

Just a really balanced and serene week, at least once the juggling is done.

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