Horoscope Reading June 19 - 25

Welcome back once more, my dear readers, and to all my fellow Gravity Falls enjoyers, happy 618! Summer is officially here this week, this tuesday being the summer solstice, as well as the day we transition into Cancer season. This is a time we should all spend surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones, celebrating the home and hearth; a big family dinner or a get-together with friends might be just what the doctor ordered this week.

On that note, let's take a look at what this week has in store for us! Just like every week, the altar cloth is spread out, the incense - eucalyptus this week, for its healing properties - is lit, and a few minutes are taken to clear, shuffle, and lay out the cards in their positions.

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: 5 of cups reversed, 2 of cups reversed, 7 of cups, 7 of wands reversed, the star reversed, temperance reversed, page of wands, 2 of swords, 6 of cups reversed, justice reversed, 4 of cups reversed, 3 of wands.

So now let's get to the interpretations.

Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 22): Five of Cups (reversed)

Life is full of ups and downs, and that moment when you feel your life heading into an upswing after a dark time is, in my experience, one of the sweetest that life has to offer. This week, Cancer, you're finally heading down the road to recovery. Your past may not have been kind to you, but after such a long time sitting with that pain, there's finally a glimmer of hope on the horizon, and if you let yourself process and accept whatever it was that happened to you, you'll be feeling ready to look forward and truly heal.

Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Two of Cups (reversed)

Something is out of sorts for you right now, Scorpio. 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, Scorpio.

Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): Seven of Cups

Sometimes life can feel like a labyrinth; an endless array of choice after choice after choice, leading you further and further in, with no real indication of whether you're going the right way. Some paths can lead to dead ends, some paths can lead to danger, and after a while it can become overwhelming. Picking blindly or running recklessly through isn't the best idea, but getting stuck in analysis paralysis, trying to imagine or intuit every possible option to the point where you just stop moving forward completely is just as bad. This week, Pisces, steer clear of fantasy and wishful thinking; when choices present themselves to you, try to decide rationally and logically.

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

This week especially, beware of pride. When your focus is centered inward, it can become too easy to see jealous enemies and judgemental critics everywhere, even in your own friends and family. Sometimes a bit of competitiveness can give you a leg up, but if you fall into the habit of constantly trying to one-up or beat everyone around you, or of comparing yourself to others, your actions can become very destructive, very quickly. Not everyone is out to get you, Aries. You can let your guard down a little.

Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 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, Leo, you're going to be wrestling with some despondency 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.

Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): Temperance (reversed)

I know that there is nothing you love more, Sagittarius, than adventure, but this week I would strongly advise caution against extremes. The path in front of you is riddled with potholes and pitfalls, and if you're not careful, you could lose your footing or your balance. Things might be turbulent for you in the coming week, and there might be some outside pressure making you feel like you need to rush or be reckless, but it is crucial, now more than ever, that you keep your head and maintain a cool, even pace.

Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): Page of Wands

Pages tend to bring messages, and that of the page of wands is one of inspiration, creativity, and optimism. This week, Libra, you may find yourself in the possession of a fresh new idea, or a newfound inspiration that fills you with exuberance and joy! As daunting as the future can sometimes be, it can also be exciting, especially when you're full of ideas for it. This week, Libra, don't hold back; express yourself, explore, and have fun!

Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): 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.

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

The future and the past are mutually exclusive, Gemini. You can't move forward if you're holding yourself back, and this week you may find yourself in just such a position. There's something in your past that you're stuck on; a mistake that you made, a relationship that ended badly, an opportunity you missed, and because you can't let go, your forward momentum has ground to a halt. Why are you clinging to these ghosts? Why can't you let go of these memories? Though it saddens me to say, we don't always get closure, or a happy ending, or a satisfying resolution, and by holding out for that, you're only keeping yourself from a better, brighter future. It's time to let go, Gemini.

Capricorn ♑ (December 22 - January 19): Justice (reversed)

If you are anything, Capricorn, you are a stickler, a disciplinarian; you follow the rules and believe in the system, because they are there to keep things fair and orderly. This is a noble attitude, and all well and good, until you remember that this world is chaotic, and no matter how many rules we put into place, sometimes life just isn't fair. This week, Capricorn, might be a tough one for you, as this sobering reality makes itself painfully clear to you. All you can really do is take a breath, shrug shoulders, and keep a stiff upper lip; eventually, the tides will turn.

Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Four of Cups (reversed)

Every cloud has its silver lining, Taurus. 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.

Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): 

That focus I prescribed to you is clearly paying off, as this week, Virgo, you're on the up&up! That analytical mind of yours is putting all the pieces together, and through a laser-focused effort, great progress will be made. All of the energy you're putting into this will result in some truly spectacular successes, if you can follow through, remain dedicated to your pursuit, and keep up this rapid momentum you've got going. You've got this, Virgo; keep on expanding and improving.

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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. Also, if you'd like to share your plans for this week's summer solstice, I would love to hear (read) about them, so don't hesitate on leaving a comment for that, too!

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