Card for today, 30th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 16, XVI The Tower

Tower

Astrological Correspondence: Mars

Keywords: sudden change, pride, houses and buildings, liberation

Description: The Tower card first and foremost illustrates that neither physical nor emotional structures that we build are permanent and stable instead they can be destroyed suddenly, thereby initiating change that we tried to avoid. The sudden change resembled by the crumbling tower reminds us of letting go of outgrown beliefs and values, of letting go of an illusion, an unhealthy relationship, and an old way of life. The sudden change frees us to face the unknown, frees us to move forward instead of stagnate, frees us from social conventions and enlightens us on our path so that we reach a new level of understanding about our purpose in life.

Upright Associations: Sudden change, abrupt end of a friendship, unexpected events, bankruptcy, downfall. Crisis, clearing out your life, collapse, release of tension.

Not embracing the inevitable change brings out the negative elements that the Tower also depicts, being struck down by one's own doing, by vanity and the inability to change so that one remains stagnant.

Reversed Associations: A change for the better, risks. Time to put your life back together. Catastrophe, inability to release tension, containment. holding on to your old life.

Card for today, 29th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 76, Queen of Coins

Coins: Queen

Astrological Correspondence: (Virgo)

Keywords: solitude, grounded, financially secure.

Description: The Queen of Coins indicates a pleasant woman who has financial means and money to spend.

Upright Associations: Capable woman, uncomplicated, earthy. Nurturing, patient, organized. Fondness for luxury, business sense, bringing together family.

Reversed Associations: Insecure, overcompensates for security, chasing financial success. Inability to trust, disharmony with self, sacrifice, gluttony. Fear of dependency.

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for September 2021

 THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for September 2021

Mars: NeptuneDuring the first days of September, Mars in Virgo is opposite Neptune in Pisces. Lack of drive can now tempt you to want to curl up in bed for a few days. With a little self-discipline, however, you can examine the underlying reasons for your desires and actions during this time, and perhaps gain a little more clarity about how to proceed. It's worth it, because the following days will bring new opportunities for self-realization. Already on September 5, Mercury in Libra forms a trine to Saturn in Aquarius. On the 6th, Venus in Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn and trines Jupiter in Aquarius, Mars trines Pluto. Suddenly, there is intensity and power again. New plans can be made and implemented immediately, preferably on the New Moon of September 7. The Sun and Moon are then in Virgo trining Uranus in Taurus. Pragmatic action can now have a lasting effect.

The second third of the month brings a volatile mood: Venus enters Scorpio on September 10, indicating intensity in relationship matters. The Sun opposes Neptune on the 14th, Mars enters Libra on the 15th, and Venus squares Saturn on the 17th. It could be a frustrating few days, revealing who is willing and able to translate desire into action. But even this period of restlessness is temporary and lasts only a few days.

Libra: September 21 sees a Full Moon in Pisces. It occurs one day before the Sun enters Libra, the autumnal equinox. The Moon is still under the influence of Neptune, Venus in Scorpio may feel a bit lost, but she is getting ready for the opposition with Uranus (on the 23rd), which indicates some kind of molting. Mercury trines Jupiter and squares Pluto. As Mercury turns retrograde on the 27th, it moves slowly and will remain in this aspect pattern for a few days. The quality of time during these days brings great sensitivity and lustful desires to some, while others could do good business. Some new ideas are now waiting to be discovered, therefore we can expect lively and demanding communication. However, due to the strong involvement of Neptune, the events surrounding the pandemic are in focus again throughout the month, with possible repercussions for both commerce and money matters.

Card for today, 28th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 1, I The Magician

Magician
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.

Card for today, 27th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 48, Queen of Cups

Cups: Queen

Astrological Correspondence: (Scorpio)

Keywords: loving, tender-hearted, intuitive, psychic, spiritual.

Description: The Queen of Cups usually indicates a woman who is sensitive and intuitive. On good days she can be loving and caring, but on bad days rather cranky. A warm, sympathetic and sociable woman. She may be artistically gifted and very imaginative. The Queen is honest, loyal and devoted to those she loves.

Upright Associations: Imaginative, artistic, affectionate and romantic. Intuitive, healing arts, empathy. Harmoniously merging interests, power rooted in emotions.

Reversed Associations: Emotionally dependent, insecure, ignoring emotions, fickleness, vanity, infidelity, clouded judgement. Manipulative, ignoring possibilities.

 

Card for today, 26th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 23, II of Wands

Wands: Two

Astrological Correspondence: Mars in Aries. [For more information click]

Keywords:  duality, partnerships, business, important choices to be made, balanced ,careful, mutuality. 

Description: The Two of Wands indicates a business partnership of some kind is at hand in which two or more persons will come together to achieve a common goal. It also shows that a balance must be made between attaining worldly possessions and living in poverty. 

Upright Associations: Generous disposition, open-mindedness, patience, creativity, courage, the promise of good things. New venture. need to look further.

Reversed Associations: A surprise, loneliness, entering the unknown. Released tension, losing interest. Need to seek companionship, activities.

Card for today, 25th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 43, VIII of Cups

Cups: Eight

Astrological Correspondence: Saturn in Pisces. [For more information, click]

Keywords: seeking, searching.

Description: The Eight of Cups indicates walking into the unknown. An emotional risk is being taken and one never knows whether it will bear fruit. Another interpretation is to set limits on emotional involvement. Sometimes we can put too much emotional energy into relationships or projects, only to be disappointed. It is then that we need to distance ourselves, walk away if necessary. Don't be afraid to leave the past behind. Travel. There is plenty more in the world to see and experience. If you are disillusioned with your life now, take heart, because the future promises to be brighter. Follow your heart and do what you truly desire.

Upright Associations: Embracing change, restlessness, desire for something higher. Letting go, moving on, breaking away, loss of heart, shyness.

Reversed Associations: Happiness, re-evaluate the past, abandoning old ties. Sticking with what you have, finding excitement in something old, drifting, refusing to move forward.

Card for today, 24th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 50, Ace of Swords

Swords: One/Ace

Astrological Correspondence: None.

Keywords: force, communication, courage, destiny.

Description: The Ace of Swords indicates the first initial contact, which is usually by letter writing, telephone calls, or other sorts of correspondence. This card is also associated with the Karmic elements of our life, so expect situations that have a ring of destiny to transpire in a most unexpected manner. Things are changing for the good. Success is guaranteed, as the card cuts through all obstacles. As with all Sword cards, the Ace shows that there are battles to be fought, but with courage and intellect, nothing can stand in your way for long.

Upright Associations: Beginning of a victory, the seed of an idea. The search for ultimate truth. Clarity, mental energy, source, power of thought.

Reversed Associations: Heavy handed, breakup, pressure, delay, sarcasm. Frustration, lack,  cut-off. Distant, need for honesty emotionally and intellectually.

Card for today, 23rd August 2021

Rider Waite card No 2, II The High Priestess

High Priestess
Astrological Correspondence: The Moon
Keywords: receptivity, passivity, potential, knowledge, secrets, something about to arrive.
Description: The mysterious High Priestess jealously guards her secrets and occult wisdom. This card symbolises the unconscious, a concern with our internal worlds, spiritual forces, and the understanding of higher truths through dreams and intuition. As a wise woman the High Priestess is the Goddess of fertility and is seen as a healer, possessing intuitive powers, and clairvoyance, trying to create harmony and inner balance. She emphasises the necessity to get in contact with our inner self, to reflect and meditate, to trust our feelings, and to let dreams and intuition guide us. Observing rather than participating or acting the High Priestess can also represent platonic love, manipulation, a pause in a process that was progressing or even a standstill, causing doubt and confusion.
Upright Associations: Intuition, wisdom and secret knowledge, emotional intelligence. Purity, virtue and patience. Stillness, looking inward, subconscious, Divine Feminine.
Reversed Associations: Emotional instability, emerging passion, delusion, directing outward. Combining intuition and logic. Activity, shallowness, illusion.

Read the second comment explaining where the letters J and B on the two pillars either side of the High Priestess came to be. A. E. Waite being an Occultist and Freemason believed it was Solomon's Temple. 

Card for today, 22nd August 2021

Rider Waite card No 49, King of Cups

Cups: King
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. Warm-hearted 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, 21st August 2021

Rider Waite card No 70, VII of Coins

Coins: Seven

Astrological Correspondence: Saturn in Taurus. [For more information, click]

Keywords: reflection, waiting, patience, rewards.

Description: The Seven of Coins indicates a time of waiting. All the work has been accomplished and now it needs to develop. This gestation period can often be a difficult one because we wonder if any rewards will be obtained from our efforts.

Upright Associations: Persistence, pause in action, review, harvesting, patience. Purging, removing obstacles, weeding, assessment. Abandonment or collapse of a project.

Reversed Associations: Money worries, impatience, impotent, demoralized, overwhelmed. Treating yourself, it's "the" rainy day. Exhausted, underdevelopment, unacknowledged.

Card for today, 20th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 34, Queen of Wands

Wands: Queen

Astrological Correspondence: (Leo)

Keywords: strong, determined, sure, temperamental, loyal

Description: The Queen of Wands depicts a woman who has an active and fiery nature. She often represents women in business because she has a good head on her shoulders and is able to make sound decisions.

Upright Associations: A love of life, eagerness for experience, dynamic, strong-willed. Hearth & home, balance in career and family. Volunteer, charity, active participation.

Reversed Associations: Competitive, manipulative, knowledge without wisdom, anxiety. Narrow mindedness, envy, bitterness.

Card for today, 19th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 53, IV of Swords

Swords: Four

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Libra. [For more information, click]

Keywords: rest, recuperation.

Description: The Four of Swords is the card of meditation. Nothing must be done for the time being because further guidance will be given later. A need to retreat from the troubles of life. The opportunity to rest and to put your thoughts in order. A peaceful interlude during which strategies can be worked out. Visits to hospitals but not necessarily a personal illness.

Upright Associations: Recharging, retreat, temporary exile, recuperation, hospital. Vacation, spa, letting go, healing.

Reversed Associations: Return to the world from retreat. Recovery, awakening, insomnia, indiscretion, banishment.

Card for today, 18th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 15, XV The Devil

Devil

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 of and that which 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, 17th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 39, IV of Cups

Cups: Four

Astrological Correspondence: Moon in Cancer. [For more information, click]

Keywords: unsure, familiarity, false sense of security.

Description: Four of Cups is doubtful. The person in question is not sure of their feelings and does not feel they will get their heart's desire. Having reached stability within a relationship, what more can be achieved? This could be a case of familiarity breeding contempt. There needs to be a new start to renew the spark in an old relationship. New interests, activities and friends are required.

Upright Associations: Trouble in paradise, dissatisfaction, stuck in a rut. A time to re-evaluate, the morning after, apathy, discontentment. Need for contemplation re-evaluation or meditation.

Reversed Associations: A new relationship, feeling that the grass is greener, a situation that is not as good as it first seemed. End of discontentment, feeling energized, lost opportunities.

Card for today, 16th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 63,  King of Swords

Swords: King

Astrological Correspondence: (Libra)

Keywords: trust, authority, loyal, calm, needs mental stimulation.

Description: The King of Swords usually indicates a mature man who is intelligent and well versed. Positively, he can use his intellect and good communication abilities to help others, but negatively he can use his command of language to harm. The King of Swords indicates a mature man who is intelligent and well versed. He is wise and a loyal advisor. Logical and calm, he dislikes over displays of emotion. Positively, he can use his intellect and good communication abilities to help others, but negatively he can use his command of language to harm and play mind games.

Upright Associations: Rational, clear minded, cautious, the law. Arbitration, analytical, deep truth, inner authority. Decisive, discerning, intellectual honesty, principles. Impartial, unemotional decision.

Reversed Associations: An enemy, deception, cruelty, regimental, harsh and cruel in judgements. Intolerance, narrow-mindedness, ruthless, self-doubt, avoiding consequences.

Card for today, 15th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 74, Page of Coins

Coins: Page
Astrological Correspondence: (Capricorn)
Keywords: progression, new ventures or projects, caution and awareness.
Description: The Page or Princess of Coins has two meanings. The first relates to a young person who is earthy and may have a bit of a weight problem. The second indicates the development of a venture or project, which could yield wealth. Special care must be taken to ensure this enterprise progresses smoothly.
Upright Associations: Meticulous, diligent, studious, good natured. Security, happy news, persistence, thrift, realism, kindness. Eagerness for knowledge and learning. A new interest.
Reversed Associations: Unwinding, avoidance, rebel, unrealistic, resentful. Mediocrity, carelessness. Moving out into the world, self reward, relaxation.

Card for today, 14th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 18, XVIII Moon

Moon

Astrological Correspondence: Pisces
Keywords: imagination, dreams, emotion, competition (the dogs), illusion
Description: The Moon in all its phases represents the world of dreams, illusions, and the subconscious. Traditionally the symbol of the feminine, the card's meaning encompasses the maternal, the Great Mother, womanhood, and cycles. The Moon is an ambivalent card, its imagery signifies the difficulty to see things clearly: inspiring and lacking courage, enchanting and bewildering, deceptive and receptive - all sides of the same coin. Signalling fluctuating moods and uncertainty we must pay attention to our dreams, confront our subconscious and deal with the issues that come to the surface in order to progress to a higher level of awareness. Being able to put our imagination and creative talents to good use is an added bonus.
Upright Associations: Psychic & intuitive awakening, dreams, strange experiences, madness. Female power and rhythms, self deception, fear.
Negative qualities, such as ambiguity, confusion, hidden fears, deception, can be a cause for failure.
Reversed Associations: Fear of entering the unknown, disappointment, guilt. deceptions. Hidden difficulties, suppression, time to move towards openness.

Card for today, 13th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 26, V of Wands

Wands: Five
Astrological Correspondence: Saturn in Leo [For more information click]
Keywords:  conflict and chaos, arguments and verbal battles, tension, strain, delays and difficulties
Description: The Five of Wands indicates that events beyond our own control are working at cross-purposes to cause delays, difficulties, and tensions. It may well appear that the persons involved believe they have the situation under control, but forces outside of their sphere of influence are actually calling the shots.
Upright Associations: Rivalry and competition, legal battles, courage in a time of struggle. Competition, creative struggle, working with a group.
Reversed Associations: Arguments, legal proceedings, discord in discussions or negotiations. Questioning actions, disillusionment, betrayal. Need for time and patience. New maturity.

Card for today, 12th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 56, VII of Swords

Swords: Seven
Astrological Correspondence: Moon in Aquarius [For more information, click]
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 whole-hearted.
Upright Associations: Insights, strategy, sudden desire &/or impulses, intelligence. Animal cunning, tactics, manipulative, taking advantage of situations. Evasiveness, stealth, ownership.
Reversed Associations:  Good advice, easement in pressures &/or problems. Pessimism, return of lost or stolen items. Dishonesty, deceptions, clarity, constructive criticism.