Card for today, 17th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 72, IX of Coins

Coins: Nine

Astrological Correspondence: Venus in Virgo

Keywords: rest and recuperation, achievement, relax.

Description: The influence of the Nine of Coins indicates that a plateau of earning has been achieved. This is an opportune time to take a vacation, which will be a well deserved rest.

Upright Associations: Satisfaction, self-reliance, financial reward, retirement, realisation of  investments. Pleasure, fulfillment, self-assured & spiritually aware. Productive, well-deserved success.

Reversed Associations: Hopes unfulfilled, employing ruthless methods, to marry for material rewards. Entanglements, unwise decisions, losing your way, lack of discipline.

Card for today, 16th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 60, Page of Swords

Swords: Page
Astrological Correspondence: (Gemini)
Keywords: a message, news, contacts, gossip.
Description: The Page or Princess of Swords has two meanings. The first interpretation indicates that a message of some sort is forthcoming. Some communicative development is taking place care must be taken to ensure it progresses smoothly. The second interpretation of this card is a child or young person who tends to be very chatty. A quick-witted and intelligent youngster, eloquent and sharp. Eager to learn and adept at turning situations to his or her advantage. The Page may bring news, contacts and gossip.
Upright Associations: Grace, dexterity, vision, diplomatic, discerning, a great negotiator. Decisiveness, penetrating insight, curiosity, aloof, objective, electronic communications.
Reversed Associations: Surprising news, frantic, impulsive, great excitement. Detachment, hypocrisy, spying, caught up in details, malice.

Card for today, 15th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 40, V of Cups

Cups: Five

Astrological Correspondence: Mars in Scorpio [For more information, click]

Keywords: sorrow, disappointment, unhappy.

Description: Five of Cups is a melancholy card. The person in question has been disappointed in some way and is therefore a little depressed. The depression is not as great as that of The Moon, but he or she is nevertheless unhappy. Even though they feel let down, they will be able to learn to help build upon a better future. Loss of a relationship, sorrow, emotional hurt and feeling of worthlessness. However, although the card seems to be grim, the outlook is good and urges you to stop crying over spilt milk and look in another direction for happiness.

Upright Associations: Sorrow, loss, broken relationship, disillusionment, the need to start again. Angry, self-knowledge, inheritance, letting go, unused talents, sacrifice.

Reversed Associations: Reunion after a separation, lesser sacrifice, hope, regret, refusing to grieve or move beyond grief. A new beginning.

Card for today, 14th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 17, XVII Star

Star XVII

Astrological Correspondence: Aquarius
Keywords: harmony, abundance, generosity, humility.
Description: The Star, being one of the very positive cards of the Tarot, reminds us of hope and inspiration. The Star is the symbol for our faith in the future, for feeling guided on our path by its calm and serene light. As we can feel confident to not lose our direction, we regain motivation and inner strength and can experience peace of mind. The Star protects the future and gathers the forces necessary to expand our knowledge and develop emotionally and spiritually. The sense of protection, promise, inspiration, and joy encourages us to develop our talents to achieve our ideals.
Upright Associations: Hope, faith, inspiration, intuition, optimism, insight, spiritual love, pleasure, harmony, conceiving a dream.
Even in an unfavourable situation the negative elements merely throw obstacles in our way, like pessimism, a lack of realism, or the inability to accept a helping hand, thus leading to possible failure.
Reversed Associations: Failure, lack of awareness, emotional isolation, inventiveness. Rethinking dreams, inability to accept help, unfailing hope.

Card for today, 13th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 59, X of Swords

Swords: Ten

Astrological Correspondence: Sun and Moon in Gemini [For more information, click]
Keywords: ruin, betrayal, loss.
Description: The Ten of Swords is the card of ultimate betrayal. This card indicates that hope for outcomes are not likely to transpire and a sense of loss will come. When this card is the answer to a question relating to a partnership, it is best to have only minimal dealings with the person referred to because, at best, disappointment is likely to be the outcome of this liaison. This is the worst card in the pack. Lost, cold and loveless this card shows the lowest point in fortune. However, since this is the worst it can only get better, improvements must surely follow. The only way from here is up
Upright Associations: Misfortune, plans in ruins, defeat and failure. Hitting rock bottom, betrayal, the end of a cycle. Depression, dispelling false beliefs, overkill. A new day dawns.
Reversed Associations: Temporary success, drastic change, great pain, heartache, sadness. Improvements, turning a corner, opportunity for liberation.

Card for today, 12th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 11, XI Justice

Justice XI

Astrological Correspondence: Libra
Keywords: balance, rules, detachment, karma
Description: Based on the realisation that life is ultimately fair and just, the Justice card symbolises balance, harmony, and fairness in our lives. She represents the choices we make, and reminds us to base them on planning, reflection, rationality, and a weighing of options between the sword and the scales. In love relationships honesty, respect, and loyalty, in professional life reflect this by essential values like professionalism, respect for established processes and procedures and adherence to reporting systems.
Upright Associations: Harmony, balance, equanimity. The resolution of conflicts, arbitration.  fair minded, considerate, accepting responsibility.
In negative situations this card can resemble imbalance, coldness, and a destructive streak impeding relationships.
Reversed Associations: Delays, injustice, legal entanglements, bias and a lack of balance. Denying responsibility, the need to apologize, blaming others.

Card for today, 11th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 36, Ace of Cups

Cups: Ace

Astrological Correspondence: None.
Keywords: love, birth, creation.
Description: The Ace of Cups indicates the potential for happiness exists in the situation in question. The soil has been fertilised and now only loving care is needed to bring about fulfillment. The start of love, inspired creativity that is nurtured by fruitfulness and happy times. Artistic excellence, a love affair, marriage, betrothal or a birth. All affairs of the heart will prosper.
Upright Associations: The beginning or essence of love, joy, inner beauty, or good health. Kindness, peace, sensitivity, art, poetry.
Reversed Associations: Change, instability, disappointment or sadness. Loneliness, grief, depression. Need to acknowledge emotional, intuitive, spiritual blocks.