Weekly Reading -- August 30-September 5, 2015 -- ANNA K TAROT

Some readings show such clear indications of struggle and stress there is no getting around it ... such is this week's reading. :)

To put it plainly, this week could be a bitch and a half for some of us. We have two Major Arcana cards flanking our central Ten of Pentacles, which is a wonderful card. That's the good thing. :) At its core our week has happiness in a family or tribe and a sense of true stability. But there are big challenges on either side.

The Emperor in reverse can indicate someone who is making our lives hell. This could be the stereotypical evil boss or a domineering older male, someone who is very good at making our lives difficult. On the other side we have The Tower in reverse, which is a milder form of the card. With the card upright The Tower indicates sudden disaster or calamity but in reverse we saw the disaster coming or we are well prepared to deal with it.

I saw another possibility in this reading. If there has been infidelity going on, whether you are the cheater or the cheatee, it is going to come to light this week. With The Tower in reverse it indicates that the person being cheated on suspected it ... but there will still be a blowup. So if you're the perpetrator, be prepared to take your lumps. :)

If you have a difficult week, you do have that amazingly positive, warm embrace of your tribe to return to for encouragement and love. Lean on them in times of stress. They will support you.

Good luck, everyone!

Weekly Reading -- August 23-29, 2015 -- Conscious Spirit Oracle Cards

I decided to switch it up and use Kim Dreyer's lovely Conscious Spirit Oracle rather than tarot this week. Hope you enjoy the change of pace!

Our cards this week are giving us the message to reach out not only to the people in our world but to the universe as well. We are being encouraged to share our thoughts, our love, and our kindness with others. We're also being encouraged to share our concerns and questions with the universe and with the divine -- specifically, Archangel Gabriel, the divine messenger. If you've been feeling down or worried about the way things are going in your life ask the archangel to show you some signs. Allow yourself to be open to the messages you receive. The more you allow yourself to be open to what comes, not only from the people around you but from the divine, you will feel your passion reignited.

Open your heart and open your mind this week. Allow yourself to express love and kindness toward others and allow yourself to receive assistance from beyond.

Enjoy!

Weekly Reading -- August 16-22, 2015 -- Morgan Greer Tarot

This week could be emotionally challenging for some of us but it's very important for us to see this as a positive and an opportunity for huge growth. Every once in awhile life gives us the opportunity to do some "spring cleaning" or decluttering. This week could be one of those opportunities.

Two Major Arcana cards are in our reading this week and all three cards are reversed. This indicates major issues are at play but due to the reversals there could be blockages or negative dynamics going on. The King of Cups and The Empress are both playing their parts. I believe these two cards represent significant people in our lives who are not doing us any good. As a matter of fact they could be doing us a lot of harm. We appear in the reading as The Fool -- someone with great aspirations and potential. That potential is being squashed by negative people around us.

If you encounter people or have people in your life who are constantly putting you down, emotionally manipulating you, and withholding their love and support, ask yourself: What purpose are these people serving in my life? If you feel nothing but unhappiness and frustration in their company the purpose they are serving may be to force you to move on from their negative influence. Rather than seeing leaving them behind as a loss, see it as a positive opportunity to become more self-reliant and less dependent on the presence of certain people in your life.

Romantic rejection is another possibility for this reading. The Fool is offering his rose to The Empress and not only is she reversed, she is ignoring him, staring straight ahead. The King of Cups could represent The Fool's "big feelings", hurt feelings or even another person. Perhaps a love triangle is going on? Whatever the case, if you express your romantic interest in someone this week they may not return your interest. Again, don't let rejection make you think any less of yourself. That person was simply not right for you.

Don't let anyone squash your spirit. Pack your bags (even if it's only metaphorically) and move on.

Weekly Reading August 9-15, 2015 -- Going Back to Basics with My Classic Rider-Waite Deck

Hello there, thank you for joining me for another weekly reading! I felt strongly called to go back to basics with my classic and inscrutable Rider-Waite deck this week and as usual my intuition was rewarded with a very powerful message.

We could encounter difficult people or a difficult situation this week. Whether it is work-related or whether it regards personal relationships, we are likely to encounter bickering, negativity, people's egos getting in the way and everyone trying to convince you that their opinion is right and you should follow their lead. It's very important for you to stand up for yourself and speak your mind but it's even more important for you to come from a place of calm and serenity when you do so, as symbolized by the Four of Swords.

The Four of Swords has always been one of my favourite cards in the Rider-Waite tarot. It evokes such peace and restfulness of mind. This is essential when dealing with people who are all riled up and invested in their own agendas. In order to deal with them in the most effective way you need to come from a place of total calm and self assurance. That way even if they still don't listen to you or continue to act chaotically it has no effect on your peace of mind.

If people challenge you or try and joust with you this week, take a deep breath and smile. Go to your peaceful place. No need to make war ... and realizing this means you will always walk away from any battle intact and unscarred.

Have a wonderful week!

Weekly Reading -- August 2-8, 2015 -- Dali Tarot Universal

We may feel the call of the open road this week, literally or figuratively. You may feel a wanderlust stirring within you, the urge to do something totally unknown and out of character ... but life has a tendency to get in the way with personal responsibilities and annoying interruptions.

I don't know about you but summer has a tendency to remind me of my youth, when I was more likely to throw caution to the wind and throw myself into every new experience and relationship. Then we get older, get jobs and families, and those urges seem not only impractical but irresponsible. Maybe they are, maybe they're not. The gift of getting older is the ability to discern these things.

You may find or feel an opportunity to express that Fool energy this week and maybe pay your younger self a visit. However life does have a tendency to get in the way sometimes. You may have to put off your adventure for awhile but the window of opportunity will arrive. For now just enjoy the stirrings of the Fool's energy within you. You'll know when the time is right to sling the pack on your shoulder.