Friday, 24 December 2021

Card for today, 24th December 2021

Queen of Wands

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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.

Thursday, 23 December 2021

Card for today, 23rd December 2021

Death

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Astrological Correspondence: Scorpio

Keywords: change, renewal, transforming, rebirth, a fresh start.

Description: Initially a nameless card, Death very seldom literally means death. Instead it is the image of profound transformation, the ending of one cycle, and the transition into a new state. It symbolises sudden and inevitable change, death of the old self so that the new consciousness can emerge. The experience can be saddening or painful and we might be reluctant to accept the inevitability of the ending. To accept and recognise the necessity of endings, liberates and allows for inner change, rebirth, and renewal.

Upright Associations: The completion of a phase or cycle. An abrupt change of circumstances. Transformation, making way for something new. Death or bereavement.

The negative interpretation is depression due to neglecting that a cycle has come to an end, breakup of relationships, obsession, and stagnation.

Reversed Associations: Sleep, sloth, birth. A refusal to let change happen, or a situation end. Deep depression, decay, refusal to let go, stagnation.

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Card for today, 22nd December 2021

Ace of Coins

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Keywords: new financial ventures.

Description: The Ace of Coins indicates potential for a financial venture. Although the initial seeds of creation are present, proper action must be taken to ensure material gains and prosperity.

Upright Associations: A new business venture, the beginning or essence of prosperity, happiness or pleasure. Abundance, physical energy.

Reversed Associations: Experiencing inner emptiness, loss, insecurity, delay. Material detachment, spiritual power.

Tuesday, 21 December 2021

Card for today, 21st December 2021

X of Swords

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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.

Monday, 20 December 2021

Card for today, 20th December 2021

II of Cups

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Keywords: commitment, harmony, happiness.

Description: The Two of Cups indicates happiness and harmony between two people. This could also mean the meeting of two persons, which brings about much happiness. Love and understanding between two people. Harmonious relations and emotional contentment. It may show that, in this case, opposites attract. When the link is not deeply emotional, it can show cooperation, mutual respect, friendship and the ending of rivalry.

Upright Associations: A romance, the beginning of a good friendship, harmony, cooperation with another person.

Reversed Associations: Passion, disagreement, petty squabbles, breaking the ice, reconciliation, inability to connect.

Sunday, 19 December 2021

Card for today, 19th December 2021

VII of Wands

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Keywords: keep the ball rolling, perseverance, struggles, obstacles, outcome favourable

Description: The Seven of Wands indicates it will be a continuous struggle to stay on top of the situation. We all have obstacles we must encounter on our path to enlightenment and this is one such occasion when we must persevere and keep working in the face of extreme opposition.

Upright Associations: Resilience, fierce competition, an approaching struggle, victory, energy, courage. Personal power, taking a stand, overcoming obstacles.

Reversed Associations: Anxiety, indecision, self doubt, being caught off-guard, feeling overwhelmed. Embarrassment, giving up, releasing guilt.

Saturday, 18 December 2021

Card for today, 18th December 2021

XVIIII Sun

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Astrological Correspondence: Sun

Keywords: joy, friendship, union, birth, stability, brotherly love, (strongly indicates positive outcome)

Description: The Sun card stands as a symbol for the paternal, masculine energy, the cosmic father, and brotherly love. Being regarded as the primary source of life, light, and warmth, the sun banishes the darkness so that we may see our path clearly and are enlightened within, meaning that we can see the truth and understand its impact. The Sun card is representative of energy, good health, virility, opportunity, generosity, self-confidence, success, marriage, children, and material wealth. These positive elements provide us with the confidence that we will be successful in all our endeavours, be it in the spiritual, material, or emotional realm.

Upright Associations: Fulfillment, accomplishment, success, love, joy, a good relationship. Affirmation, confidence, energy, relief.

We need to be aware of the negative elements, like boisterousness, arrogance, vanity, and false appearance that can induce failure and uncertainty.

Reversed Associations: A temporary setback, difficulties, broken commitments. Need to rethink and clear your thoughts, clouded thoughts, vanity, arrogance, burn out.

Friday, 17 December 2021

Card for today, 17th December 2021

IIII of Swords

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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.

Thursday, 16 December 2021

Card for today, 16th December 2021

V of Cups

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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.

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Card for today, 15th December 2021

Knight of Wands

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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, eager.

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

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Card for today, 14th December 2021

III of Coins

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Keywords: artisan, consultations, contracts, negotiations.

Description:The Three of Coins indicates success through skills that have been developed to the highest level. Business will come because of our level of expertise, so it is very important to develop the highest level of competence from the most professional organisations because the quality of experience is very important to achieving success.

Upright Associations: Reward/acknowledgment of skills or abilities. Approval, craft mastered, artistic ability, joint projects, development.

Reversed Associations: Unsatisfactory performance, delay in signing contracts or official documents, impending quarrels. Pretentiousness, boredom, lazy, the great work.

Monday, 13 December 2021

Card for today, 13th December 2021

The Chariot

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Astrological Correspondence: Cancer

Keywords: victory, (material) success, mastery, graduation, completion

Description: The Chariot symbolises enthusiasm, competitiveness, and triumph. 

Employing all powers at his disposal, physical, spiritual, and intellectual achieve success and victory. The positive sides of the self, being strong and self-controlled, balancing conflicting emotions, triumphing over obstacles, and sustaining an effort, support attaining goals, thereby leading the way to transformation and self-knowledge.

Upright Associations: Endurance, a journey, decisions at a time of crisis, triumph in adversity, strife leading to victory, revenge taken, spiritual growth. progress. Taking a trip.

A dictatorial approach, recklessness, and extreme ambition can be on the other, negative side of the equation.

Reversed Associations: Conflict, bad news, accidents, a sudden downfall. Life out of control, openness to new ideas, delay. Breakdown of fixed ideas,

Sunday, 12 December 2021

Card for today, 12th December 2021

Page of Swords

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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.

Saturday, 11 December 2021

Card for today, 11th December 2021

X of Cups

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Keywords: contentment, completion.

Description: Ten of Cups is a card of completion as happiness and harmony prevails. It seems as if the ultimate in emotional fulfilment and well being have been achieved. Peace, friendship, good companionship and family happiness that is going to last. An excellent card for group activities denoting success and fun. It foretells a wish fulfilled and that everything will work out for the best.

Upright Associations: Successful and happy family life, lasting friendship, joy, harmony. Matrimony, pleasant opportunity, sharing your home. Over excess, showing off.

Reversed Associations: Quarrels, domestic stress, disruption to home life. Rejecting your family; values and/or traditions. Discontent, unhappiness, a dying dream.

Friday, 10 December 2021

Card for today, 10th December 2021

0 The Fool

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Astrological Correspondence: Uranus

Keywords: open to possibilities, journey, quest for something, to realise a dream, etc.

Description: The Fool is the card without a number. It usually is positioned at the beginning of the major arcana but can be either at the beginning or the end as it depicts our learning experience through life from beginning to end. The Fool signifies one's potential and abilities. Embarking on his journey toward self I knowledge, the Fool is at the same time adventurous and fearful, seemingly open to all possibilities, yet apparently unaware of the dangers along the way. Irrational impulses, foolishness, and poor judgement are some of the negative aspects of this card. At the end of his journey the Fool has learned life's lessons and is aware of his place in the world and in one with himself.

Upright Associations: New beginnings, either mental spiritual or physical, new adventures, life cycles, and new opportunities. Leaping off into the unknown, playfulness, openness.

Reversed Associations: Fear, distancing oneself from life, indifference, apathy, foolishness. reluctance to accept responsibility, confusion, the need for caution, naivety, The need for more information before starting a new venture.

Thursday, 9 December 2021

Card for today, 9th December 2021

III of Wands

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Keywords:  success, astute business person, opportunist, knowledge and experience.

Description: The Three of Wands indicates opportunities and success are at hand, but knowledge and skill are essential components if this formula is to achieve rewards. 

Upright Associations:  Cooperation in material affairs, fruitful partnerships, accepting practical help. Assessment, appreciation. realised goals.

Reversed Associations: Problems will be solved. Being too passive, difficulty in taking action. lack of confidence, disturbing past. Need for decision.

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Card for today, 8th December 2021

X of Coins

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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.

Tuesday, 7 December 2021

Card for today, 7th December 2021

Ace of Swords

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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.

Monday, 6 December 2021

Card for today, 6th December 2021

VIII of Cups

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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.

Sunday, 5 December 2021

Card for today, 5th December 2021

King of Wands

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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.