Card for today, 29th January 2022

XV The Devil

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: Capricorn

Keywords: materialism (sex and money), lies, grounding, slavery, bondage.

Description: The card of the Devil represents the darker side of humankind, all that we are shameful and base and that we avoid to confront. Its imagery connects to sexuality, irrationality, obsession, and addiction. Being enslaved by our fears and desires we find it hard to let go of unhealthy relationships, addictive behaviour, excessive attachment to material things, obsession with power. Accepting the shadowy side in us can help channel the energetic powers that this card also represents. Understanding that the chains that tie us down can indeed be lifted by confronting our dark side, and not letting self hatred and shame take over empowers us to be free.

Upright Associations: Love of money or physical wealth, a tendency to hoard. Uncontrolled lust or anger. Sexual obsession, manic behaviour, addiction, illusions.

Qualities of this card in a negative situation include excessive ambition, rigidity, and abuse of power in the emotional as well as the material realm.

Reversed Associations: Depression, untrustworthy person, disappointment, weakness. Obsessions, compulsive behaviour. Freeing oneself from a type of bondage, seeing the truth behind illusions.

Card for today, 28th January 2022

King of Cups

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: (Cancer)

Keywords: wise, calm, diplomatic, caring, tolerant.

Description: The King of Cups usually refers to an older man who is sensitive and generally acts through his emotions rather than intellect, and who can be extremely jealous at times. A sociable, loving, sensuous man who has intelligence combined with a strong intuition. Warmhearted and loyal, he enjoys the comforts of life and has a love of the arts. His attitude is responsible and generous.

Upright Associations: Successful, shrewd, kind, considerate, not easily read or understood. Liberal, artistic endeavors, reserved, source of comfort, wise council. 

Reversed Associations: Instinct, sleaziness, closed off, heartless, immaturity, neurotic. Dishonesty, overprotective, dependency, self indulgence. Breaking through emotional blocks.

Card for today, 27th January 2022

V of Coins

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: down and out, poor, desolate, bad news, very negative.

Description: The Five of Coins indicates that the affluent lifestyle we have lived cannot continue. A sense of depression or unhappiness will tend to prevail. Things may start to improve, but that depends on the other cards in the spread and their placement in relation to the five of coins itself.

Upright Associations: Redundancy, loss of financial stability, worries, poverty. A reevaluation of worth, a need to invest in something new. True love, lack of faith, perseverance. 

Reversed Associations: Destruction, waste; troubles in love, helplessness. End delays and postponements. Renewed faith, uncovering something hidden, deep changes.

Card for today, 26th January 2022

VIII of Wands

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: movement and travel, achievement, determination, and success

Description: The Eight of Wands means travel of a swift nature, as the person involved will be going forward and achieving goals. After much hard work, it seems that things will finally start looking up and accomplishments will be made.

Upright Associations: Action now, taking steps toward a dream, synchronicity, communication. Forward motion, quick action, reaching a conclusion.

Reversed Associations: Jealousy, hassles, grinding to a halt, misdirected, lack of communication. Wasted energy, reevaluate your current situation.

Card for today, 25th January 2022

VII of Cups

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: choices.

Description: The Seven of Cups indicates changes and choices will be forthcoming. There will be several paths to take, but there is no guarantee that the choice made will be the one that will bring about the desired result. Thorough research and analytical thinking needs to be done before making any decisions.

Upright Associations: Fantasy, illusion, quest, reflection, confusion, the inner life. The need to meditate on decisions &/or motives. Unrealistic expectations, dreams, choices, imagination.

Reversed Associations: Passion, determination, need for logical thinking. Maturity, discernment of reality vs illusions. This barren time will quickly pass.

Card for today, 24th January 2022

VII of Swords

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: dishonesty, deceit, slander, cunning.

Description: The Seven of Swords is at the best of times a card of superficiality, and at its worst, deceit and slander. When this card appears, we should never expect sincerity or friendship. The best attitude to take is to be courteous and polite, but guard secrets and thoughts diligently because people will tend to either twist words spoken or take credit for other's ideas. Direct confrontation to an opponent will not work. You have to be cunning and use all your willpower to defeat an enemy. Perhaps you have to sacrifice something in order to succeed. Your efforts may not be wholehearted.

Upright Associations: Insights, strategy, sudden desire and/or impulses, intelligence. Animal cunning, tactics, manipulative, taking advantage of situations. Evasiveness, stealth, ownership.

Reversed Associations:  Good advice, easement in pressures and/or problems. Pessimism, return of lost or stolen items. Dishonesty, deceptions, clarity, constructive criticism.

Card for today, 23rd January 2022

VIII STRENGTH

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: Leo

Keywords: inner strength, vision, self control

Description: The Strength card, depicting a gracious queen like figure and a wild lion, shows that real strength has to be combined with graciousness and gentleness to become a force. It symbolises inner strength, determination to overcome obstacles, self knowledge and self discipline, as only when we know ourselves and act in a responsible manner will we be able to deal with challenging situations and overcome difficulties successfully. Yet this card does not only represent physical strength, moral and emotional strength is included in the meaning. Patience, compassion, dealing with frustration, accepting of others, tolerating imperfection (in oneself and in others), all leads to being a complete person.

Upright Associations: Strength, courage, conviction, dynamism, self-control, action, resolve, virility, optimism. personal power, acceptance of self.

The negative qualities of Strength include misuse of power, aggressiveness, and intolerance.

Reversed Associations: Tyranny, a stern disposition, disease, weakness. Need to seek reassurance and reevaluation, insecurity. The need for self belief.