By Adrienne Abeyta
This month's TarotScopes feature six different decks. Each deck is used twice. See the individual scopes for identification and publisher. - Ed.
Aries
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Magician (King of Wands)
Power is often mistaken as a force operating on an object. This is only partly true. Power has many expressions, such as: strength, confidence, creativity, even peace. The trick is to infuse your actions with a dose of your own personal power; however, take care to reign-in your ego first. Don’t be fooled by titles, yours or others, for they represent superficial power. You’re in a great place to stand up for what you believe in. Take action towards your goals and trust that you have what you need to make them happen.
Images from The Gummy Bear Tarot created by Dietmar Bittrich and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Taurus
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Death (2 of Pentacles)
The cycle of birth and death is often incorrectly thought of as a linear process, leading us to believe that we come into the world, instead of realizing that we come out of it. This great cycle of life is evident in the seasons: one folds into another. Experiences, relationships, and phases are all parts of this whole, and like the seasons, when one fades, it’s followed by another. Clinging to one cycle prevents you from seeing other possibilities. Stay present to the opportunities that emerge from an ending. A loss you suffered in the last year will suddenly produce new growth.
Images from The Quest Tarot created by Joseph Ernest Martin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide.
Gemini
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Judgment (3 of Cups)
A wake-up call this month inspires you to look more honestly at if you’re honoring your Self. Your mind and emotions become influenced and sometimes even consumed to the degree you are attached to something or someone. Longing for emotional fulfillment causes you to compromise personal standards. Take a moment and ask yourself what’s missing in your life. You may realize you’ve been looking for love in the wrong places or with the wrong people, or using food or other substances to fulfill your security needs. Ultimately, your connection to something greater is what will fulfill you.
Images from the Silver Era Tarot created by Aunia Kahn and Russell J. Moon and published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Cancer
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Empress (4 of Pentacles)
Growth is a dynamic process not measured by what you have, but by who you are becoming. It’s human nature to seek comfort, but it’s spiritual nature to seek self-actualization. You’ve lived and learned enough to gracefully step into a more mature stage of your life. With this new foundation of wisdom and self-trust, fear and insecurity will no longer dictate your decisions. You may have to let go of some dependencies this month, whether you’re being dependent, or you’re the one being depended upon. Nurture yourself in healthy ways and be sure to get some exercise.
Images from the AquarianTM Tarot created by David Palladini and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Leo
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Sun (10 of Pentacles)
Success stems more from personal faith than acquiring possessions. When you truly believe in yourself, you don’t need anything outside yourself for fulfillment. When you operate from this place of magnanimous confidence, what you do, and who and how you love is a natural expression of your essence. In accepting yourself and the world as it is, you’ll have a peak experience that will bring about deep healing and contentment. Reach for the stars in all your affairs. For the artists, your craft will receive extra attention this month if you put it out there. It’s your moment to shine.
Images from the Hawaiian Tarot created and published by Katalin E. Csikos.
Virgo
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Chariot (7 of Swords)
In your attempt to figure things out, you’re missing a valuable lesson and, in the process, becoming fixated on what you believe is right. Don’t bother with self-help quick-fixes – your own experiences offer much more authentic truths. Pay attention to toxic feelings like boredom, compulsion and anxiety; they are important messengers prodding you to change direction. Why swim against the current with excuses and rationales? Be brave and move confidently in the direction of your vision. Pay attention to trivial power struggles this month because you could easily end up fighting a futile battle. Also, drive safely and avoid speeding.
Images from the Ravenswood Eastern Tarot created by Dirk Dykstra and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Libra
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Emperor (8 of Wands)
When life gets overwhelming, ask yourself what exactly is making demands of you. Be genuinely curious about it rather than harshly authoritarian. This month you have an invitation to act “as if.” You may not be aware that you are constantly playing roles, testing out new behaviors, and pretending to be someone other than you are. This can be positive when the role you’re trying on aligns with your values. So, instead of retreating under stress, invite yourself to act “as if” you are confident, composed and content. The more you practice, the easier – and more real – it becomes.
Images from The Gummy Bear Tarot created by Dietmar Bittrich and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Scorpio
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Devil (5 of Cups)
One of the highest moral principles is to be in harmony with the natural laws; not only with the universal ones, but with the ones that preside over your inner world. Although it’s common to present a nice, socially acceptable image, it’s unhealthy to do so at the expense of denying your less-acceptable, darker side. What you resist persists; stop ignoring your uncomfortable or ugly feelings and notice how you’re projecting them onto others. The person you dislike, the relationship you’re stuck on, the colleague you envy – all these point to your own unresolved feelings. It’s time to look in the mirror.
Images from The Quest Tarot created by Joseph Ernest Martin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide.
Sagittarius
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Star (9 of Swords)
Beliefs make up the character of the mind – what you believe colors what you can, or are willing to, see. In this way, your image of the world is a very accurate reflection of those beliefs. This month’s events will test your faith and leave you asking “What’s the point?” Don’t get caught up in cursing the conditions or over analyzing what’s happened; simply rise above the chaos in your mind and adopt an attitude that better expresses the kind of person you want to be. You’re not what’s happened to you, you’re who you choose to become.
Images from the Silver Era Tarot created by Aunia Kahn and Russell J. Moon and published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Capricorn
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Temperance (Queen of Wands)
Behavior is usually the result of an intention about a person, thing or goal. Your heart will always lead you to create relationships; to deny this is to deny yourself the richness, pleasure and value of relationships. To truly understand yourself, you must understand how you relate to “the other.” What motivates you, sustains you and makes you lose yourself? Pay attention to your reactions and notice whether you’re guided by intention or fear. The goal is to mediate between the two. When tempered, fear can be a powerful motivator for change. Follow your heart; even if it’s beating faster than usual.
Images from the AquarianTM Tarot created by David Palladini and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Aquarius
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Fool (Knight of Cups)
Reality is rich and full of possibilities. The mind creates reality in an active, directive and, best of all, selective way. In the game of life, you constantly put pressure on situations to turn out the way you want. Your approach to the world vacillates between hopeful and reluctant. This month, however, you’ll be presented with strange possibilities, perspectives and people. While your ordinary way of thinking will not provide adequate answers, the search for truth is still important. Rather than try to make sense of it, allow yourself to be caught in the splendor of fascination.
Images from the Hawaiian Tarot created and published by Katalin E. Csikos.
Pisces
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Justice (Knight of Swords)
Uh-oh, you’ve got something heavy on your conscience, don’t you? As much as you’d like to pretend you don’t care or you’re unaffected, you are and you’re probably a little frustrated as well. Though it may seem easy to avoid confrontation itself, it’s more difficult to avoid the built-up feelings that result. Be honest about what’s bothering you even if you have to risk facing uncomfortable feelings. It’s likely that you’re not the only one hiding feelings of distress. In order to circumvent resentments, acknowledge your mistakes and call attention to the elephant in the room.
Images from the Ravenswood Eastern Tarot created by Dirk Dykstra and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.