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.

Card for today, 11th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 38, III of Cups

Cups: Three

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

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.

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for August 2021

 THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for August 2021

Also in the month of August we have to deal with the challenging tension of Saturn and Uranus. These are complex problems that are visible at the core of society's self-image. The forces of renewal are often at odds with what we hold dear. Although we know that only open hands can receive, we fear letting go. And so at this time, we bounce back and forth between the longing for new developments and the fear of allowing them to happen.

Sun and Saturn So it is at the beginning of the month, when on August 2 the Leo Sun together with Mercury is exactly opposite Saturn in Aquarius. Venus forms a trine to Uranus in Taurus, Mars in Virgo squares Lilith. Now, cold words of power could also be spoken and calculated dominance shown. The good will formed in recent weeks could now turn into defiance in many places. There is a lot of calculating and arguing over details, and as so often this year, the different camps are unwilling to come to an agreement.

On August 7, the day before the New Moon, the Sun is in hard tension with Uranus. Venus in Virgo reaches an opposition to Neptune in Pisces on the 10th. Mercury forms an opposition to Jupiter in Aquarius on the 11th and enters Virgo just a few hours later. Romantic dreams with no connection to reality could vanish into thin air now, in love as well as money matters. Grandiose promises should be met with extreme caution during this time.

Uranus retrograde On August 20, Uranus begins its retrograde phase, which lasts until January 2022. Mercury, along with Mars, is in trine to Uranus, and the Sun is in opposition to Jupiter. It is a good time to start projects that require not only courage but also diligence. The retrograde phase of Uranus (as well as that of Saturn) calls for the consolidation of the experiences made in the last months, in personal as well as in social life, because the third and last square of Saturn and Uranus follows at the end of the year, which will once again tie up many of our resources.

Virgo On 8/22 there is a second Full Moon in Aquarius, on the last degree of the sign. A few hours later the Sun is already in the sign of Virgo. Venus, which has moved into Libra on August 16, is in a friendly trine with Saturn on August 23, as is Mars in Virgo with Uranus in Taurus. Mercury forms an opposition to Neptune two days later, and Venus opposes Chiron on the 26th. If you are brave enough, you can take a look at the naked reality during these days. Afterwards, what is necessary can be done soberly and pragmatically.

Card for today, 10th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 71, VIII of Coins

Coins: Eight
Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Virgo [For more information, click]
Keywords: learn and evaluate, new skills, specialist, artisan.
Description: With the Eight of Coins, we must learn new skills. In this process we are likely to make mistakes before a high level of expertise is achieved. An alternate meaning is that we must set limits on the work we are willing to do. When unscrupulous individuals sense a weakness, they will try to exploit it for their own gain. This tendency is especially prevalent in a depressed economy.
Upright Associations: The profitable use of one's skills. Talent, enthusiasm, dedication, receiving your reward. Steady progress, overtime, loving your work.
Reversed Associations: Greed, trickery, cutting corners, talented but it needs fine tuning and practise. Exploring options &/or goals, lacking concentration, tired, stuck, overworked.

Card for today, 9th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 9, IX The Hermit

The Hermit
Astrological Correspondence: Virgo
Keywords: awakening, enlightening, shedding light, the "key" to a situation, crisis, isolation
Description: The Hermit card symbolises meditation, reflection, and solitude. As one of the cards resembling old age it also represents bearing the light of wisdom, looking into the unconscious, observing dreams. There is an emphasis on peace and patience, by which maturity is reached, and a striving to connect to the higher spiritual self. The Hermit also depicts the spiritual leader, the taskmaster who leads with purpose, conscience, and wisdom. A mature person, the Hermit symbolises deliberation about which path to follow, reassessment of achievements and goals, and taking the time to reflect and plan.
Upright Associations: Counsel sought and taken. Forethought, discretion, prudence. A wise mentor.  A time for reflection. Seeking self knowledge, self awareness and acceptance.
In a negative environment this card can resemble excessive isolation, lack of communication, intolerance, crisis and doubt.
Reversed Associations: Secrecy, lies, fear of the occult. Appearing to have it "together", handling difficult circumstances with ease. Wisdom spurned, overdependence on others.

Card for today, 8th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 55, VI of Swords

Swords: Six

Astrological Correspondence: Mercury in Aquarius. [For more information, click]

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 &/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 &/or change.

Card for today, 7th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 30, IX of Wands

Wands: Nine
Astrological Correspondence: Moon in Sagittarius [For more information click]
Keywords: vigilance, protection and defense, nearly.
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, 6th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 33, Knight of Wands

Wands: Page

Astrological Correspondence: (Sagittarius)

Keywords: good news is on it's way, the messenger, friend, psychic message.

Description: The Page or Princess of Wands quite often indicates a young, energetic person will come into the picture to bring some sort of discord.

Upright Associations: Dependable, infectious enthusiasm for life, a lively disposition. Daring action, inventive, striking out in the world.

Reversed Associations: Bad news, a lack of decision, disruptions, rash communications, frazzled. Leaving safety for the unknown.

Card for today, 5th August 2021

Rider Waite card No 68, V Coins

Coins: Five

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

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, 4th August 2021

Rider Waite card No X, Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter

Keywords: unexpected change, good fortune, becoming master of one's own destiny 

Description: The Wheel of Fortune symbolises the ever-changing cycle of life, wins and losses, ups and downs, unexpected luck, advancements and setbacks, success and failure - the duality of things. Representing a breakthrough, a fortunate set of circumstances, the energies of the turning wheel also suggest incalculability, chance, surprise, rapid change and fate ending problematic times, heralding good fortune, and stimulating development and growth. As one of the cards not showing a human figure at its centre, the Wheel of Fortune represents our uncovering of life's cycles and patterns, the discovery of our purpose in life, and the realisation that nothing is permanent, everything is always in flux.

Upright Associations: Destiny, unexpected fortune or effortless success. Advancement, progress and the resolution of problems. The beginning of a new cycle or phase.

In a negative situation the card can resemble failure, misfortune, gambling excess, and a turn for the worse.

Reversed Associations: Bad luck, a change for the worse,

Card for today, 3rd August 2021

Rider Waite card No 42, VII of Cups

Cups: Seven
Astrological Correspondence: Venus in Scorpio [For more information, click]
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, 2nd August 2021

Rider Waite card No 64, Ace of Coins

Coins: One
Astrological Correspondence: None.
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.

Card for today, 1st August 2021

Rider Waite card No 62, Queen of Swords

Swords: Queen

Astrological Correspondence: (Aquarius)

Keywords: A mature woman, possibly a widow or divorcee.

Description: The Queen of Swords usually indicates a woman who is educated and intelligent, and can be quite a conversationalist when things are going her way. However, negatively she can become bitter and spiteful when she is unhappy with herself. She is rational and tends to be cool in a crisis. Graceful, possibly with a fondness for music and dancing. She is very alert to undercurrents and should not be underestimated.

Upright Associations: Courageous, intelligent, made wise through suffering and loss. Skillful in political affairs, playing off rival factions against each other. Independent, analytical, perceptive.

Reversed Associations: Conformity, hardened heart, overly critical. Bitterness, deceit, loneliness. Broken relationships, misinformation. Little regard for others.

Card for today, 31st July 2021

Rider Waite card No 44, IX of Cups

Cups: Nine
Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Pisces [For more information, click]
Keywords: pleasure, well being, satisfied.
Description: The Nine of Cups is one of happiness and well being. Many good times and celebrations are likely to occur when this card appears. Excellent social life, parties, good friends and fun. Places where people meet. Good health, happiness and popularity. Relationships will be very fulfilling. Ease of communication and the flow of new ideas.
Upright Associations: An assured future, emotional well-being, the realization of dreams. Contentment, complacency, over-indulgence, solitary achievement. Hosting a gathering, getting your wish.
Reversed Associations: Fidelity, complacency, spoilt, taking love &/or life for granted. Never being satisfied, superficial attachments, over-indulgence, narcissism. Choosing spiritual over material.

Card for today, 30th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 5, V Hierophant

Hierophant
Astrological Correspondence: Taurus
Keywords: teaching, school, blessing, ritual, marriage, acting
Description: As a priest, the Pope represents traditional values and moral development. He is the wise teacher or counsellor guiding groups or collectives on their path in search for spiritual truth or meaning. 
Depicted as a religious figure in ceremonial vestments he interprets secret mysteries, divine law, and theological doctrine. Although this card describes that he is linked to the church, the Pope signifies not only organised religion but also focuses on groups in general, such as schools, teams, companies, any group with fixed roles and assigned responsibilities. The Pope is a symbol for rules, procedures, structure, and ritual, creating harmony within groups and staying their course so they can find identity and progress as a whole. 
Upright Associations: Ritual and routine, religious guidance and authority, academic preparation. Quest for knowledge and wisdom. Good advice, mercy, kindness, compassion, and respectful conformity.
The negative imagery symbolism dogmatism and inflexibility, extreme conformity, or conventionalism.
Reversed Associations: Bound by rules & tradition. Danger, weakness, persecution, stubbornness. Liberation from rules, unorthodox behavior, unsound advice.

Card for today, 29th July 2021

Rider Wait card No 47, Knight of Cups

Cups: Knight
Astrological Correspondence: None.
Keywords: romantic, imaginative, sensitive, refined, introspective.
Description: The Knight or Prince of Cups can have two meanings. The first interpretation is a young man who enjoys life and likes to live it to the fullest. He is generally thoughtful and loving to those he cares about. The second meaning is that a certain emotional situation is progressing nicely. A faithful lover or good friend, enthusiastic, passionate and amiable. He brings offers and opportunities. The Knight is often poetic and graceful.
Upright Associations: An intelligent but restless person, artistic, refined, amiable and full of high principals. Romantic dreamer, invitations, idealistic, empathic, following your heart.
Reversed Associations: Wanting affection, trickster, deception, flirtatious. Lack of self-worth, emotional dishonesty, illusion, escapism, false modesty, denial of personal power.

Card for today, 28th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 24, III of Wands

Wands: Three
Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Aries [For more information click]
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:  Co-operation in material affairs, fruitful partnerships, accepting practical help. Assessment, appreciation. realized goals.
Reversed Associations: Problems will be solved. Being too passive, difficulty in taking action. lack of confidence, disturbing past. Need for a decision.

Card for today, 27th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 12, XII Hanged Man

Hanged Man
Astrological Correspondence: Neptune
Keywords: stop, retreat, reflect (change point of view), observe, meditate
Description: The Hanged Man is an unsettling, mysterious card, because it symbolises the reversal of our life situations, all contradictions we face in ourselves and in life in general, paradox in action. Although the Hanged Man seems restricted and helpless, he looks calm and relaxed. 
In this position the card represents the rational mind being turned off, acceptance of a new situation, a unique point of view, reflection and serenity. Deeply thoughtful he seems to have reached a higher consciousness. By letting go and giving up, as painful as it may be, this symbolism suggests that we can overcome restrictions, find what we have been looking for, and ultimately become free, self-determined beings.
Upright Associations: Adaptability to change, reversal, transformation, pausing to reflect. Rebirth, readjustment, suspension. Sacrificing one thing to obtain another. Stepping back to leap.
In a negative setting the symbolism suggests manipulation, passivity, useless sacrifice, and apathy.
Reversed Associations: Crime and punishment, pain, selfishness, the sacrifice of success, surrender. A great contentment in life. Materialism, need for approval.

Card for today, 26th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 75, Knight of Coins

Coins: Knight
Astrological Correspondence: None.
Keywords: future projects and ventures, offers of some kind.
Description: The Knight or Prince of Coins has two meanings. The first indicates a young man who is very practical. The second indicates further development of a material venture which, if handled correctly, could bring about future projects.
Upright Associations: Practical, sensuous, patient, methodical, progress. Sensible course, dependability, industriousness, hard work, conviction. Beneficial science, finding meaning, nature.
Reversed Associations: Confusion, missing vision, instability, greed, indolence. Apathy, material preoccupation, inactivity, tiredness, necessary inner turning.

Card for today, 25th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 51, II of Swords

Swords: Two
Astrological Correspondence: Moon in Libra. [For more information, click]
Keywords: balance, adversity, friendship.
Description: The Two of Swords indicates an argument or parting of ways. The persons involved are not able to find a common point of interest, so the best alternative is to agree to disagree. Friendship at a time of adversity. An ally upon whom you can depend. A decision has to be made logically, but there are no clues as to which direction to take. A balance between two equally matched opponents. A duel, either literally or one fought with words.
Upright Associations: Weighing, balancing, merging, deciding. Resolution of differences and the restoration of peace. Denial, need for space, looking inward.
Reversed Associations: Betrayal, fraud, overprotective, renewed action. Making a decision, broken tension, external focus.

Card for today, 24th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 21, XXI The World

The World
Astrological Correspondence: Saturn
Keywords: goal, realisation, expansion, world travel, fulfillment.
Description: The World card, regarded as the best card in the major arcana is a symbol for all that we can accomplish on our path through life, for perfection, beauty, success, and public recognition. This is where the cycle ends and begins again. Happiness and wholeness are key elements that provide a sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Signalling accomplishment and reaching one's goals the World card makes us aware that in completing this cycle we are ready to embark on a new adventure. We are prepared and preparing for another journey with higher awareness, knowing that active engagement and service is called for.
Upright Associations: Completion, perfection, recognition, honours, the end result, success, fulfillment, triumph, eternal life. Abundance, union, wellbeing.
In a negative situation this card can point to major obstacles in our path, to set backs, to loose ends we have left untied as well as lack of commitment.
Reversed Associations:  Loose ends, jealousy, failure, despair, hesitant. Feeling undeserving, fear of being disappointed. Need to remain confident and committed.

PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT

Which can be loosely translated from the Latin as “let whoever earns the palm bear it. ” The expression reflects the broad significance of palms, palm fronds and other branches of foliage as symbols of triumph, victory, ascension and regeneration in ancient times, and in particular may allude to the Roman custom of giving the victorious gladiator a palm branch as reward for prowess.

This picture was taken from the book

"The Divine Pymander of Hermes Mercurius Trismergistus."

Card for today, 23rd July 2021

Rider Waite card No 35, King of Wands

Wands: King

Astrological Correspondence: (Aries)
Keywords: strong, mature, experienced and knowledgeable, leader, the main man, father figure.
Description: The King of Wands is an energetic man who is often in a position of leadership, either in business, politics, or religion. He is normally very successful and exudes self-confidence.
Upright Associations: A gentleman, a good father, passionate, generous, a fair-minded leader. Entrepreneur, resolute, ability to negotiate, integrity motivation.
Reversed Associations: Bad advice, eccentric, blatant vulgarity, intolerant, narrow-minded. Arrogance, inflexibility, relinquish control, accepting limits, repression, unrealized potential.

Card for today, 22nd July 2021

Rider Waite card No 65, II of Coins

Coins: Two

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Capricorn [For more information, click]
Keywords: financial control, juggling money, possible short journeys, future nest eggs.
Description: The Two of Coins indicates that enough money to pay the bills will come just when needed. Tight control of finances is necessary to ensure debt is controlled.
Upright Associations: Imminent change, and the need and ability to maintain harmony while juggling with different aspects of the situation. Flexibility, fun, playfulness.
Reversed Associations: Superficial harmony, artificial happiness, letters. Over: burdened, worked, playfulness. Carefree, careless, immature, inflexible.

Card for today, 21st July 2021

Rider Waite card No 13, XIII Death

Death XIII

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, break-up 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.

Card for today, 20th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 41, VI of Cups

Cups: Six

Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Scorpio [For more information, click]
Keywords: reflecting the past, memory.
Description: The Six of Cups indicates thinking about the good times from the past. Friends and family may come into the picture, which could bring about recollections of fond memories. Strong links to the past, perhaps an old friend or lover will turn up soon. Childhood, past efforts are about to be rewarded. The answer to a specific question lies in a similar situation in the past. Possibly a move of home nearer to your point of origin.
Upright Associations: A gift received, happiness and pleasure from a renewed friendship, a gift from an admirer, new opportunities. Nostalgia, childhood issue coming to the surface.
Reversed Associations: An inheritance, memories from the recent past, clinging to the past, not accepting responsibilities. Regeneration, releasing past pain, letting go of attachments.

Card for today, 19th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 57, VIII of Swords

Swords: Eight

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

Keywords: restrictions, entrapment.

Description: The Eight of Swords indicates a type of bondage. This bondage is likely to be verbal in nature as the person in question is not able to say what is on his or her mind. There seems to be a sense of entrapment where the person is not able to move because of prevailing circumstances that are the result of decisions made in the past. A run of bad luck, and so, much patient effort is needed to get out of this difficult situation. Help is available if you can forget pride and ask for it. Restrictions will gradually fade.

Upright Associations: Restricted action, indecision, temporary weakness. Jealousy of colleagues. Fear, self-restriction, being bound to expectations, isolation, inhibition. Playing the martyr.

Reversed Associations: Difficulties, an accident, an unexpected event, feelings of frustration, restrictions being lifted, moving on. Release, quarrels finding your voice.

Card for today, 18th July 2021

Rider Waite the card with no number, The Fool

The Fool

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-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.