Horoscope Reading April 3 - 9
Ahh, April. Lovely, rainy April. Finally, the season has arrived when one can go out in a sweater and no more and be comfortable; the sun is out, buds and blossoms are appearing on the trees, and the earth has turned from frozen solid to squelchy mud. There is, still, one last ice storm before spring proper arrives, on which we are still waiting; hopefully it'll occur soon. Better to have it in early april than in mid-May, after all.
This coming week, in my area at least, is forecasted to be absolutely lovely in terms of weather; but you're not here to hear about the weather, nor am I here to talk about it, in spite of the first paragraph and a half of this post. Now that the small talk is out of the way, let's see what's in the cards, so to speak, for our Zodiac signs.
This week's incense scent is Eucalyptus, for its healing and clearing vibrations. My altar cloth is laid out, the cards brought out from their box, shuffled, cleared, and charged with the intention for the reading.
The layout of this spread is such:
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| Image ID: the cards from the previous image, now face up. Left to right: death reversed, 2 of swords, 10 of swords, the world, king of pentacles, the fool, ace of wands reversed, 4 of cups reversed, the star, queen of swords, 9 of pentacles, wheel of fortune reversed. |
So now let's get to the interpretations.
Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): Death (reversed)
Change is scary, and sometimes it's hard to let go of what was to make room for what can be. Are you afraid of the unknown? Are you afraid to turn the page for fear of what the next chapter may contain? Pisces, change is a vital part of growth. You wouldn't be where you are now, had you not let go of who you were before. This week, you may be put through a significant change that might irrevocably alter how you see yourself or the world around you. How will you take this change? Will you allow the loss to hurt you so badly you can't recover? Or will you look forward to the bright, open future ahead of you?
Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 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.
Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Ten of Swords
Nobody likes endings. I know I sure don't. But endings are an intrinsic part of life, no matter how painful they can sometimes be, and this week, Scorpio, you're going to be experiencing a rather painful ending of your own. As this card also speaks of betrayal, this abrupt ending may come in the form of someone you know stabbing you in the back, so be ready for that. Still, everything happens for a reason; every loss and defeat is a chance to learn, heal, and grow. Whoever is behind this will reveal themself to have never been worth your time in the first place, and you'll eventually find that you're miles better without them.
Aries ♈ (March 21 - April 19): The World
You made it! Whatever "it" is; mastery of a skill, graduation from a school, promotion to your dream job, retirement; this week will be a good one as you've closed a cycle, completed a journey, arrived at the finish line. This is the time to enjoy your accomplishments and feel proud of yourself, have some time off before starting your next project. Reflect on what you've learned, on what steps you took, on what hardships you faced; how can you apply these to your next journey?
Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 22): King of Pentacles
This is the card of personal growth, material abundance, and spiritual wealth. This week, Leo, your leading traits of stability, loyalty, and consistency will serve you well. Be true to yourself, shine on, and you're sure to be seeing good things heading your way, and not necessarily just in the financial sense. The success you may come across this week may be of the spiritual, or emotional sort; deep happiness in a relationship or friendship, fulfillment in a career, maybe even a great achievement in a skill.
Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): The Fool
Of all the cards, the Fool is, I think, my favorite. It's one of the cards most often misinterpreted; the Fool doesn't represent foolishness or unintelligence; it represents new beginnings, fresh starts, innocence, and a free spirit. The Fool is a blank slate, taking the first step of her journey with optimism and hope, and this week, Sagittarius, that is the attitude that you ought to nurture. You're a natural explorer, Sagittarius, and this is the week to be tapping into that trait with wild abandon. The world is your oyster!
Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): Ace of Wands (reversed)
This week, Aquarius, you might find yourself wondering as the the point of what you're doing. Boredom, frustration, a general lack of motivation or passion for your work might creep up on you if you let them. Your creative energy is being blocked this week, and instead of losing your inspiration and giving in to tired apathy, maybe you should try a different approach. It can be sometimes difficult for you to see situations from different angles, but if your current route isn't getting you anywhere, maybe it's time to step back and see if there's any alternates.
Gemini ♊ (May 21 - June 20): Four of Cups (reversed)
Every cloud has its silver lining, Gemini. Don't ignore the good things in your life just because some things went wrong, or take them for granted in favor of boredom or pessimism. Your life is full of blessings, but this week you might find yourself stuck in a downward spiral. You need to get out of your own head and look around you; you might find that you're in a better place than you think.
Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): The Star (reversed)
In our world, with everything being the way it is, it can be easy to lose hope for the future. This week, Libra, you're going to be wrestling with some despondance and it may be hard to look forward with optimism. There may be something - or may have already been something - that made or will make you lose faith in yourself, your work, or the world around you. The obstacles in your way may seem like mountains, impossible to overcome. It'd be remiss of me to simply say "cheer up!" or "believe in yourself!" and move on, as I know how unhelpful that can be. But hope still exists, and there is still reason to keep going, even if it's hard to see right now. My advice is to try to figure out what caused these feelings; what made you lose hope? What went wrong? If you can find the root of this emotional low and excise it, then you can begin healing. In any case, know that this feeling is not forever; you will recover, I promise. After all, when you hit rock bottom, the only place left to go - put down the pickaxe - is up.
Capricorn ♑ (December 22 - January 19): Queen of Swords
You're a straight shooter, Capricorn, and this week that trait will do you a lot of good. This week is the time for you to rev up that sharp and clever mind of yours; use those quick wits, that high intellingence, that deep wisdom of yours to get ahead and help those around you. The decisions you make this week are going to be important ones; make sure you look over all the facts of any situation and make informed and rational choices.
Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Nine of Pentacles
All your hard work is paying off, Taurus! You've reached a time of success, both in terms of financial security but also in your emotional and spiritual journey. This week, you'll be seeing the fruits of your labour, the rewards for your dedication and diligence, and will have the opportunity to enjoy the luxury and satisfaction of your position. You've come so far, and sacrificed so much, and now you've finally come to a better place. I'm proud of you, Taurus.
Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): Wheel of Fortune (reversed)
Sometimes luck just isn't on your side. It's not anything that you're doing wrong, Virgo; sometimes that's just the way of things. This week may be somewhat tough for you as you come up on one of the downturns of life, but try to remember not to take it too personally. You're not being punished, Virgo, nor are you messing anything up. It sucks when things go wrong and there's nothing we can do about it, but some things are just out of your control. All you can do this week is do your best to relinquish control over your environment and ride out this wave of bad luck. The wheel weaves as the wheel wills, and will eventually turn back in your favour.
Though I make no promises or guarantees (as stated in the disclaimers of my introductory post), I do hope that this reading is helpful to you in the coming week, and if it does turn out to be accurate, please don't hesitate to leave a comment or reach out! I'd love to hear feedback. Quick reminder as well that I 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! I also have an announcement for anyone in the York Region of Ontario; a colleague of mine and I will be setting up a stand at the Aurora Famer's Market and Artisan Fair this summer, so if you're around and have nothing better to do on a Saturday morning, come on by! He and I will be selling our handmade jewelry and doing tarot readings.
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