Card for today, 8th January 2022

 V of Cups

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

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, 7th January 2022

 Knight of Wands

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: immature, uncertainty, lack of experience, hurried.

Description: The Knight or Prince of Wands is a young man who is full of bright ideas, but at present lacks the perseverance to see things through to completion. As a result of this, he will be quite uncertain in his loyalties toward others and should therefore not be trusted until he has matured.

Upright Associations: Active, confident, popular, unpredictable nature. Hasty actions that prove right. Ability to love unconditionally. Vision, confidence, passion, eagerness.

Reversed Associations: Quarrels, desertion, chaotic energy. Extreme temper and; passions. Bully, liar, impatience, avoidance, need to be more open.

Card for today, 6th January 2022

 Magician

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: Mercury

Keywords: work, new beginnings, activity, overwork

Description: As the archetype of the masculine principle, the Magician represents someone who is able to achieve his goals through his creative abilities and his skills in using the tools available to him. The Magician symbolises the beginning of something when everything is possible. It can be a start of a new relationship, the birth of a new idea or creative project, or a financial strategy. The Magician is a confident person realising his full potential by taking positive action and focusing his attention and energies to the task at hand. This includes employing magic. .

Upright Associations: Mastery in the material world, creativity and originality, will power and self confidence. Dexterity, sleight of hand, focus, skill at communication, quick wittedness.

On the negative side the Magician represents egotism, treachery, and overconfidence, thereby misleading others into making wrong choices.

Reversed  Associations: Failure, embarrassment, unreliable friends, deception, overconfidence, blocked creativity, feeling helpless, a time to avoid action. Frustration, suppressed energy, needing to step back.

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for January 2022

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for January 2022

The trine between the Sun in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus on January 1 lets the year 2022 begin with a quiet promise: Things are starting to move. It would be naïve to assume that all problems will just resolve themselves. But the torpor we've experienced all too often over the past two years will quietly fade over the next few months. The important impulses in January come from the signs of Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The events thus take place between the poles of state power, personal freedom and collective responsibility. Pluto in Capricorn has an important role to play in this, and we could get to see some distinct power politics over the next few weeks. However, with Jupiter in Pisces (from December 29, 2021), a new and probably welcome undertone will be heard. In the coming months, we will be reminded more often than not that we are one humanity. The ideologically colored disputes of the last months lose some intensity and also allow more differentiated views again.

The first New Moon of the year on January 2 also speaks a clear language. The Capricorn New Moon trines Uranus in Taurus, and Mercury moves into Aquarius on the same day. Don't wait for better times but pragmatically try to improve your personal situation now. Your personal stability is the basis that enables you to work for others.

Capricorn. On January 9, the Sun is in conjunction with retrograde Venus in Capricorn, the Moon in Aries is conjunct Chiron (on the 8th/9th), and Mars is about to exactly square Neptune (on the 11th). Furthermore, stationary retrograde Mercury squares Uranus on the 14th. Now relationships and agreements increasingly need to be clarified. Some tacit agreements can no longer be upheld, and unpleasant dead wood and omissions may come to light. It would be very unwise to ignore or even deny any problems that may arise. Instead, decisive action should be taken in such a case. Unpaid debts could become a big problem later.

On January 16, the Sun is conjunct Pluto, and the Cancer Full Moon opposes Pluto on January 18. Uranus ends its retrograde phase at the same time. Power-conscious and decisive action is now being taken, and many things that have been thought of as planning games in recent months could now enter a phase of concrete implementation. The cards are now stacked against those who hesitate for too long.

Aquarius.The last third of the month brings restless and unpredictable days, which have potential, however. On the 20th, the Sun enters Aquarius. On the 23rd, it makes a conjunction with retrograde Mercury. Mars enters Capricorn on the 24th and Mercury on the 26th. Mercury reaches a conjunction with Pluto on the 29th, and Venus turns direct during an exact trine with Uranus. The Sun forms a square to Uranus on the 30th, and the Moon is conjunct Pluto and Mercury in Capricorn a day later. Desire and reality must now be brought into balance, and this will hardly be possible without loss. The cuts that have to be made now seem unavoidable, and some of what is cherished may well have to be sacrificed.

Card for today, 5th January 2022

 X of Coins

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: affluent, wealth, status, accumulation.

Description: The Ten of Coins indicates family money or enterprise. If the querent is self-employed, it is a positive card because this shows he or she will be working for the future and earning money for themselves.

Upright Associations: Family, emotional and financial stability, an inheritance. Responsibility, family matters, genealogy, profitable investments, blessings, legacy.

Reversed Associations: A robbery, a loss, disharmony, petty quarrels, disorganisation. Family and/or financial instability. Demands and over committed to family and friends.

Card for today, 4th January 2022

 VI of Swords

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: travel, movement, feeling more secure, safety.

Description: The Six of Swords indicates moving away from difficult times. There is a feeling of pain or melancholy associated with this card because much hardship was endured before the decision to move was made. Movement away from danger. Discretion being the better part of valour. Travel in company, being with others in the same circumstances. Immediate problems will be solved. A positive direction to go in.

Upright Associations: Movement, travel, leaving behind difficulties and/or dangers. A shared journey towards the solution of current problems. Healing, transition, smooth sailing.

Reversed Associations: Announcement, declaration, of love, delay in your change of fortune, your situation is improving slowly. Rough waters, fear of unknown, refusing to move and/or change.

Card for today, 3rd January 2022

 IX of Wands

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: vigilance, protection and defense, nearly there.

Description: The Nine of Wands indicates success after a long struggle to get to the top. There appears to be a bit of weariness because many mistakes have been made and much has been learned the hard way. Additionally, a feeling of defense is in the air because after such a long struggle to achieve success, much vigilance will be necessary to maintain it. Don't let others undo what you've worked hard to achieve.

Upright Associations: Eventual victory, plans coming to fruition, resolve, good health. Determination, commitment to an issue or belief. Acknowledging past grief.

Reversed Associations: Rivalry, obstacles, time to move on in your life. Loss of rights, isolation. emerging from pain and isolation.

Card for today, 2nd January 2022

 III of Cups

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: celebrations, parties, reunions.

Description: Three of Cups indicates happiness and good times in the form of parties, theatre, and other types of outings. This is generally a positive and happy card that brings forth lots of fun. Happiness and reunions. Parties and meetings which lead to love affairs and lots of flirtation. In some cases this card can indicate pregnancy or birth. Ills are healed and harmony achieved. Attendance at weddings or christenings is likely.

Upright Associations: Celebration, a happy conclusion, discovery, friendship, bonding. Raising energy, mutual agreements, cohesiveness.

Reversed Associations: An achievement, exaggeration, extremism, an orgy. Personality conflicts, envious communications, isolation, over indulgence. Inability to connect or agree.