Tarot Tuesday #17: NINE OF PENTACLES -- Contentment, Independence & Prosperity

Hello, tarot fans! Thanks for joining me for another Tarot Tuesday. I used a very interesting deck this week, the Tarot of the New Vision. Its artwork duplicates the Rider Waite system with one notable exception: the images on the cards are seen from behind. This perspective adds a slightly different spin and sometimes gives a little extra information on some of the cards. For example, in The Fool card, we can see a volcano erupting in the foreground. This is an extra detail the artist added that was not visible in the Rider Waite cards and makes these cards extra special. I highly recommend them.

This week's card is the Nine of Pentacles. I was definitely happy to see this card after our last two weeks' worth of Five of Pentacles energy. The Nine of Pentacles is the complete opposite of that feeling of struggle and lack. It represents a state of complete confidence in one's abilities, total self reliance, success, and prosperity.

Even if you are not in that place right now where you are feeling very accomplished in the world, extremely comfortable and even prosperous financially, this card is telling you that it is completely within your reach. It is encouraging you to start that business you've been dreaming about. It's encouraging you to start fulfilling your life's purpose and do what you love because once you do that, success is assured.

Enjoy this wonderful energy and I hope you enjoy the reading. See you next week!

Tarot Tuesday #16: You're Kidding, Right? Plus a Bonus Oracle Card

Happy Tuesday, everyone. We got a repeat card this week ... and although I don't like to think of any particular card in the tarot as a bad card there is no denying there are cards that are happier than others. :)

The Five of Pentacles energy is continuing to linger this week. If any of you are feeling bogged down by financial pressures or not feeling physically great this week (I noticed a lot of people on Facebook saying they were suffering through colds and flu last week) ... take heart. Things WILL get better. The important thing to remember in sloggy periods like this is that our attitude is everything. A lot of people spend their entire LIVES in Five of Pentacles mode, feeling like life is a trial, that everything is difficult, and that they are alone and hard done by. Anyone who habitually stays in that mindset will never get out of it. Life is about progress and change. We are presented with challenges so that we can learn how to overcome them.

So if you are feeling like life is a bit of a bitch this week, remember your spirit that only wants to change and grow. See this time as an opportunity to learn how to overcome whatever may be holding you back. Have a wonderful, INSPIRING week! :)

Much love.

Tarot Tuesday #15: FIVE OF PENTACLES

Hello everyone and I'm glad to be back! I missed doing our reading last week but had a great time at TIFF. This week I'm using the Steampunk tarot by Aly Fell and Barbara Moore.

The Five of Pentacles is a card of hardship and struggle, either real or imaginary. We could be feeling cash strapped right now or downtrodden in some other way. Maybe our job is really difficult at the moment or we're not feeling great physically. The important thing to remember in times like this is that these phases PASS. It will not always feel this way. Most importantly, your attitude is key. If you are going through financial or physical difficulty always try to think positively. Think about what you can do to change or improve your situation. Consider who or what could help you out of a difficult situation. Many people are embarrassed or ashamed to admit that they're going through hard times so they suffer in silence. It's really unnecessary. Make sure anyone you confide in is trustworthy and has your best interests at heart but if you know of someone who can help you or advise you, REACH OUT.

I hope all of you have a wonderful week. See you next Tuesday!

Tarot Tuesday #14: SEVEN OF COINS -- Consider Your Options

It's back to school this week and life is the biggest school of all. The choices we make lead to the classes we take! :) This week's card is from the Simply Deep tarot deck. It is the Seven of Coins (or Seven of Pentacles).

The suit of Coins (or Pentacles) is all about the physical world: work, money, health, home ... all the things that effect our daily lives and that we can see and touch and feel. The Seven of Coins is about assessing and weighing your options. You could be considering changing careers, going back to school, or deciding what to do with your money.

This card shows a man who is harvesting ripe fruit or vegetables. He has grown this crop and it has ripened and is ready to be used. If he leaves them on the vine they will eventually fall off, rot, and go to waste. He can either sit down at the table and eat them himself or he can take them to a market and sell them ... and then he can plant more (if the season is conducive to that). He could decide to change crops and grow something totally different.

You could be considering a change of career or furthering your education in a future career. You could be thinking about investing your money or deciding what to spend it on. You could even simply be thinking about decorating your home and debating different styles of decor, colour schemes and fabrics.

Our nests are asking for some attention this week. Now that summer is almost over many of us are out of vacation mode and are ready to get down to business again. What changes are you considering?