Horoscope Reading May 8 - 14

Hello again readers! I do hope you're all enjoying the mid-May sunshine; after three straight days of rain, I know I sure am. This week, we begin our transition from into summer, the moon waxes through the week from its first quarter, tonight, to full next weekend, and we celebrate Mother's Day! It's a perfect time for us to connect back to our roots, and celebrate not only our real mothers, but the mother earth and all the gifts she provides for us.

On that note, one quick thing before we get down to business. I'm going to be going camping next weekend, for some much needed reconnecting to nature, and to do a few full moon magical workings for the Flower Moon. As such, I'm unfortunately not going to be able to post next saturday, so the next reading will be on the saturday after next.

Now, on to the main event. A few minutes are taken to sit, spread out my altar cloth, light some incense, and connect with my cards. Simply clearing the mind and shuffling them for a bit until I feel that I and they are vibrating at the same frequency is enough, after which I clear the cards - knock, blow, cut and shuffle, then hold them in the incense smoke - and charge them for this reading by focusing on the signs of the zodiac and the week to come as I continue shuffling the deck.

The layout of the cards is such:

image ID: 12 tarot cards laid out face down on an altar cloth, with the symbols of the zodiac signs overlaid on them. The signs, left to right, are: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra, Aquarius, Gemini, Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo.

The signs are ordered by the cardinal, fixed, and mutable sign of each element in turn, and the cards placed on the corresponding quadrant of my altar cloth. This week, the cards themselves fell thus:

Image ID: the cards from the previous image, now face up. Left to right: 4 of pentacles, queen of swords, the fool, king of wands, page of pentacles reversed, the lovers, king of swords reversed, the world reversed, six of pentacles reversed, the hanged man, four of swords, six of swords.

So now let's get to the interpretations.

Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 22): Four of Pentacles

It's perfectly natural, especially in the world we live in, to worry about financial stability, Cancer. This week, however, you can relax a little; you've managed to squirrel away enough by this point that, for the forseeable future, you'll be okay. While having a conservative mindset about your finances isn't necessarily a bad thing, it can quite easily devolve into outright stinginess, so this week, lean into that nurturing nature of yours and use those savings to help others.

Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Queen of Swords

If I had to choose a single card in the tarot to describe you, Scorpio, this would be the one. Cleverness, cunning, and a deep-seated desire to see out truth are all traits you share with this Queen, and this week those traits will serve you well. This week is the time for you to rev up that sharp and clever mind of yours; use those quick wits, that high intelligence, 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.

Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): The Fool

Is there anything better than a fresh start? This week, Pisces, will see you at the beginning of a journey, taking those first hopeful, excited and optimistic steps into the bright sunrise of your new venture. The Fool is, in my opinion, the most powerful card of the tarot, because it represents a clean slate, a blank canvas; it, as well as the person or situation it represents, can become anything. It has endless potential, and this week, Pisces, so do you. Trust yourself, ignore the haters and the naysayers. The world is your oyster, Pisces.

Aries ♈ (March 21 - April 19): King of Wands

Leadership. Creativity. Passion. Entrepreneurial spirit. These are the traits that define you, Aries, and they're the traits that define the King of Wands. This week, you're going to be a powerhouse, forging a path forward, taking care of everyone around you, and generally achieving all the success you deserve. Be you this week, Aries, because this week, you is exactly who you need to be.

Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 22): Page of Pentacles (reversed)

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, Leo, but you might be getting some bad news this week. Pages in general bring messages, and in this case the message will be something that might take the wind out of your sails, delay your plans or desires, or otherwise hold you back. Don't stress about it too much; everything happens for a reason, and there's a good chance this news, though it may seem bad on the surface, is actually exactly what you need to hear at the moment.

Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): The Lovers (reversed)

This week, Sagittarius, you may feel all out of whack; harmony is nowhere to be found, and unity is out the window. Is a relationship going sour? Are friendships or partnerships being disrupted by disagreements? Or is it internal, your inner sense of balance upset by something? I'd advise you to spend these coming days trying to get to the bottom of this shake-up; if you can identify the root cause, then you can work on restoring the harmony, both internal and external that you're missing.

Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): King of Swords (reversed)

Being diplomatic and cooperative is a good thing, but it's important to keep a close eye on those traits, lest they devolve into people-pleasing and doormat behaviour, which then invites certain people to take advantage of you. Unfortunately, Libra that is exactly what may end up happening this week; some people are just power-hungry, micromanaging control freaks, and if you keep being passive, then they're just going to keep walking all over you. You've got to take a stand, and talk straight with this person; be an absolute messenger of truth and everyone will be the better for it.

Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): The World (reversed)

You're so close, Aquarius! The finish line is just ahead of you - so what's standing in your way? What crucial detail has been left unattented, what task left undone? This week is the time to tie up loose ends and power through this last stretch. It's been a long, hard journey for you, and a part of you may be so tired that it's even thinking of throwing in the towel; silence that voice in your head. You're too close to give up now.

Gemini ♊ (May 21 - June 20): Six of Pentacles (reversed)

Looks like you've got some money problems there, Gemini. There's something holding you from giving as much as you might want to, be that a conscious (or unconscious) unwillingness to do so, or simply a lack of resources to give. Whether recieved or given, charity or generosity should not come with strings attached; take a good look with a critical eye at the intentions behind these actions. Is there somehing there you need to address?

Capricorn ♑ (December 22 - January 19): The Hanged Man

Sacrifice is difficult, but in every situation where sacrifice is required, it is always for the better. You're holding on too tightly to something that is better left behind; you're so attached to whatever this is that you're being blocked, tripped up by it on your path forward. Capricorn, I know that the future can be scary, that the new is mysterious and intimidating, and I know that there is comfort in the Old Ways. But I promise you that if you can force yourself to release what was and embrace what can be, it'll all be worth it; you'll experience spiritual growth the likes of which you can hardly even imagine.

Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Four of Swords

Take five, Taurus. This week, it's time for you to take a much needed break, get some R&R, and do a little self-care. Burnout is a nasty, nasty thing, and if you don't take a few days off, that nasty, nasty burnout will be a very real possibility for you. Take some time to just lounge around the house in your PJs, watch some Netflix, eat some ice cream, take a bubble bath. Refresh your mind, rejuvenate your spirit, and come back to work fresh, rested, and ready to go.

Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): Six of Swords

Though you've been through a lot, you're heading into smoother waters. Life goes on, past the highs, past the lows, past all the pain and drama and ever, ever on. This week, Virgo, you're heading into a transition of sorts; out with the old and in with the new. Perhaps after a long period of unemployment, you'll finally land a new job. Or perhaps, after swipe after swipe after swipe, you'll finally meet someone new with whom you'll really click. Whatever it ends up being, you're moving towards physical and spiritual harmony, leaving the past where it belongs; behind you. Onward and forward, Virgo. Onward and forward.

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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.

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Thank you so much for reading, and I will be back with another post the week after next!