Horoscope reading March 13-19
Welcome back dear readers! I certainly hope the weather has been kind to you; kinder, at least than it has been in my area. It snowed all day yesterday, and the temperature is in the shallow minuses, and will be, according to my weather app, for the next couple of days. Ah, spring, my beloved; so close yet so far. In any case, we've had bad weather and I'm sure we will make our way through this.
Silver lining; cold and snow outside makes for the perfect cozy atmosphere inside; wrapped in a blanket, drinking a nice warm cup of tea, listening to music or watching Studio Ghibli, it's all the more lovely when fat flakes of snow are drifting by the window.
And now, for the main event. My incense is lit - frankincense today, for its high spiritual vibrations - the altar cloth is laid out, the cards unpacked and shuffled. First I clear my cards; a minute or two of shuffling while keeping my mind clear, then I knock the cards, blow through them, cut the deck and reshuffle them, hold them in the smoke for a bit. Cards cleared, I begin charging them with the intention of the reading. I shuffle shuffle shuffle, while focusing on the zodiac signs and the week to come.
The layout of the cards is such:
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| Image ID: the cards from the previous image, now face up. Left to right: 7 of swords, ace of swords reversed, 6 of cups, 8 of wands, the chariot, the emperor reversed, king of swords reversed, knight of swords, 2 of swords, 4 of swords reversed, strength reversed, two of cups reversed. |
So now let's get to the interpretations.
Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): Seven of Swords
This card usually refers to a theft of some kind. Not necessarily a physical robbery - it can mean a deception of some kind - though I'd advise you to check your security system anyway, Pisces, just in case, and maybe change some of your passwords. Always better to be on the safe side. Regardless, someone might get away with something this week; it might even be you. Be clever, Pisces, keep a sharp eye out, and don't shy away from being sneaky if necessary.
Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 22): Ace of Swords (reversed)
You've got big ideas, Cancer, and that's great; but daydreaming is not enough to make things happen. This week you've got to focus on making those nebulous dreams and vague notions of yours into actual concrete plans. What is it that you actually want? How are you going to make it happen? Are your ambitions achievable from where you are right now? If not, what steps do you need to take to make them so? It's not yet time to share your idea with the world, even though you really want to. Take some time this week to sit on it, contemplate; your breakthrough will come soon.
Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Six of Cups
Something might happen this week that will make you feel nostalgic, Scorpio. Perhaps a childhood friend might reach out, or a conversation with your family might have you harking back to your golden days. There's nothing wrong with reminiscing; happy memories can be a wonderful source of joy and comfort, but try not to get so stuck in the past that you neglect the present. It may not be a pleasant one, but it's where you are, and thus must be focused on.
Aries ♈ (March 21 - April 19): Eight of Wands
Things are finally getting going for you, Aries. You're gonna see positive movement in your life, rapid action, progress, or acceleration. This could happen in any department of your life, so be prepared for anything; there might be a promotion in the works for you, or a project or relationship that's been stalled is finally going to get going. On your marks, Aries. Get set.
Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 22): The Chariot
Big things are heading your way, Leo; opportunities and posiibilities. It'll be up to you to gather up the drive and the willpower to achieve the success you're capable of; if you want it bad enough, you can make it happen. A door, after all, will not open itself - you've got to reach out and turn the handle. Be confident, be self-assured, and stoke that fire in your belly; you've got power and incredible potential; all you've got to do is use it.
Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): The Emperor (reversed)
There's a fne line between authority and tyranny. Is there someone exerting power over you that has crossed this line? Their leadership turning into domination? Or is it you, perhaps, that is enjoying the power you hold over other a bit too much? Keep an eye this week on your actions and the actions of those around you. If you catch yourself leaning towards authoritarianism, check yourself and adjust your behaviour. If you catch someone else becoming autocratic towards you, take a step back and maybe have a frank conversation with them.
Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): King of Swords (reversed)
You have a sharp mind and a quick wit, Aquarius, but if you let your own ambitions and agendas get in the way of everything else, those gifts can turn sour. Intelligence and logic can be a double edged blade, and it is all too easy to backslide into arrogance and stubbornness if you become too certain of your own mind. Be open to others' ideas, and beware pettiness.
Gemini ♊ (May 21 - June 20): Knight of Swords
You've got good energy this week, Gemini; drive, determination, ambition. Things are about to start moving very fast, and you're in the perfect mindset to navigate these rapids. Sometimes your intensity and hyperfocus can hinder you; this week is not one of those time. Utilise that speed and quick wit of yours to take care of the obstacles in front of you. Line 'em up and knock 'em down!
Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): Two of Swords
Sometimes you're forced into a situation where you need to make a decision, but don't have enough information or a good enough understanding of the choices you have. There's nothing wrong with taking some time to carefully consider your options, instead of rushing your decision and making a choice you'll later regret. Ask questions, get more information, get more context. This being said, you can't hold out forever; eventually you'll need to pull the trigger and make your choice.
Capricorn ♑ (December 22 - January 19): Four of Swords (reversed)
You need rest, Capricorn. Burnout is a real danger, and stress can have real negative impacts on you. Take some time off, schedule some me time, focus your energy inward. As the old engineering maxin goes, "If You Don't Schedule Time For Maintenance, Your Equipment Will Schedule It For You." This applies to your mind and body too.
Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Strength (reversed)
This week may bring up some self-esteem issues you've been struggling with, Taurus. What are you afraid of? Yourself? Control? Leadership? Public speaking? You might feel like you're not strong or brave enough to handle the world around you. You're going to feel tempted to hide; from the world, from the people in your life, from yourself. Instead of this, you need to examine the source of this self-doubt; if you can find and work through whatever it is that's making you feel this way, you can move past this block and grow as a person.
Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): Two of Cups (reversed)
Something is out of sorts for you right now, Virgo. You're feeling some kind of disharmony, imbalance, some emotional block. You're finding it difficult to communicate, and as a result this week it may be hard for you to process your emotions or accept love from other people. Things might feel off this week; conversation may feel clunky or awkward, you might drift apart from people, you might even want to isolate yourself to figure things out. Don't be too hard on yourself; everyone goes through fumbles like this sometimes, and even if it doesn't feel like it, the people around you will be there for you once you get your emotions sorted. This too shall pass, Virgo.
Hopefully this helps at least a bit. I do want to quickly reiterate the disclaimers that I outlined in my introduction, but if this reading does end up being accurate to you or helpful, please don't hesitate to leave a comment or reach out! I'd love to hear feedback. Quick reminder as well that do personal readings on fiverr, only $5-$15 per depending on the complexity of the spread, and I also have a patreon, if you enjoyed this blog and want to support it! My Etsy shop isn't up yet, but if you liked my altar cloth and would like me to embroider something for you, send me a message through patreon and we can arrange something. You can also follow me on Twitter and Tumblr if you want, I don't really post much but I will follow you back.
Thank you so much for reading! Have a fantastic week and I'll be back next Saturday!
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