Tarot Contemplation – Ten of Pentacles

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O Happy Day!  Your proverbial ship has come in and your material wishes will be met, perhaps beyond what you envisioned possible.  Overall, things are going exceedingly well for you.  Security in all forms is at a high ebb.  You have a great deal to be thankful for.  Relationships of all kinds, finance, health … all ought to be in good stead now.  Consider how you got to this happy situation.  Make the best of it, and be sure to share what you have, even if it’s only a kind word spoken to someone in need.  We get back what we give out.  A raise in pay or a better position may come to you out of the blue.  You are very likely to enjoy this new situation.  This is also an excellent omen when you are looking for work.  Just the right position, at just the right pay, is likely to be made yours if you keep trying.  Persist and work with this upswing, even if you see no concrete signs.  If you’re in a committed relationship, this card is a sign that things are advancing to the next levels of intimacy … living together, engagement, marriage, childbirth.  For a time, you will likely experience a peaceful, happy love life.  Enjoy it, and make sure your beloved knows how much s/he mean to you.  If you’re looking for love, then new love may come into your life so fast it will make your head spin.  Be open.  If you’ve got financial questions on your mind, today’s energies answer them with a resounding, upbeat “yes”.  Invest in your future and save some of what’s coming in now.  This is a time of peace, joy and prosperity for you.  How will you share this?  How can you deepen your spiritual growth and exploration when you are already happy and doing well?  Revel in these good feelings.  Share them in whatever way you can.  Record them in your journal so that when times get difficult again (as is always true of a Cycle), you can refer back to this happy time and be reminded that these energies always come ’round anew.

Tarot Contemplation – Ten of Swords

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Be careful about where you put your trust.  If you are inquiring whether you can believe what a person is telling you, or trust that a situation is stable, this card clearly answers “no”.  However, where one door closes, another door opens.  You are being guided to a situation that is better for you.  Trust yourself and trust in the Universe.  This card signals that your work situation is about to come to an end.  Your best bet is to get your ducks in a row and think through what you will do if you do indeed lose your job, for any reason.  You may have been treated badly by someone.  Don’t waste your time and precious energy plotting revenge.  Just get on with the next phase of your life.  Above all, don’t give up.  Something about the love situation you are in is not right.  Ask yourself a lot of questions, accept reality and don’t close your eyes to the truth.  You can’t force someone to love you or to behave respectfully.  If you’ve recently met someone new and you’ve been looking, keep looking.  In money matters, you might be facing disappointment.  This is definitely not a time to gamble.  Rather, it’s time to take stock.  If money has taken a downturn for you, or someone you trusted has not come through, be careful not to beat yourself up.  This is not the end of the world.  Try to think logically and rationally and strategize:  what now?  You may finally let go of a long, deeply held spiritual belief that has actually been standing in your way.  Again, you must be careful where you put your trust in terms of spiritual leaders who may seem to have your best interests in mind.  Discernment is required.

Tarot Contemplation – Knight of Cups

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Things are going well for you these days, and you’re feeling charged up and ready for action.  Good news, particularly in matters of the heart (i.e., Cups), is on your horizon.  Work projects are progressing forward in a positive way.  If you are seeking a partner, rejoice because someone is about to sweep you off your feet!  Your finances are looking better; an accounting of income over expenses might reveal that you’re definitely operating in the black these days.  Get ready to enter new realms in your spiritual exploration.  New ways of looking at things are opening up to you.  Pay attention to things that seem like coincidence.  These are often the ways that Spirit communicates to us.

Tarot Contemplation – Seven of Pentacles

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After having invested in persistent efforts to better yourself and your life, we come to a day of return on your investments.  This could be literal or figurative.  You are reaping what you have sown.  The energies nurture feelings of security and feeling more secure than you have in a while.  The future appears brighter with more opportunities headed your way.  You are being presented with new choices:  whether to place your energies into the persons, things or situations in which you’re already involved, versus whether to invest your energies trying to bring something new into your life.  Choose wisely.  Spiritually, the focus is on the reality that life is cyclical, that what goes ’round comes ’round without fail.  Something to remember when you make it a point to be generous … whether with your time, energy or money … since these actions are also investments into your future.  Share what you have.  Accept gracefully what you are given.  Have a great week!

Tarot Contemplation – Eight of Cups

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You will choose to leave a situation that no longer works for you … whether that’s a relationship, a job, or a neighborhood.  There may be some sadness involved, but separation is in your best interest.  Know that renewed good times lie ahead for you.  If your gut is telling you that you really need to get out of a relationship, job, or living arrangement, trust yourself.  Instead of this coming out of the blue, or sometime or something leaving you, you are the one who will make this choice.  You may need some time alone.  Take it.  You will find depth and wisdom in solitude, and in listening to the quiet voice inside.

Tarot Contemplation – Three of Cups

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The vibe is definitely about reunions, though not necessarily romantic reunions.  You’ll be running back into, or purposefully meeting with, someone or something that you have been away from for some time.  It’s generally considered to be a happy reunion, an upbeat time.  Things should be going well for you, overall.  You can look forward to at least one pleasant reunion with someone or something that you have been apart from for some time.  It also can mean celebration — your own or someone that you care about — such as the celebration around a new baby, wedding or other happy occasion.  The Three of Cups is also a great omen regarding work.  Money is flowing in and you could come into a new job and/or a promotion.  The mood in your working world is relatively pleasant.  If you’re looking for work, you ought to be successful (perhaps surprisingly so) at how things work out for you.  Continue moving forward.  Carve out some solitude time for yourself and use it to reach out to others.  This could lead to a spiritual awakening.  Consider your need for a spiritual teacher (a live person, like a trusted counselor) and, if you do, seek one out.

Tarot Contemplation – The Star

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You are likely feeling rather inspired, more hopeful about the future and more confident that your needs (on various fronts) will be met.  You may also find yourself for a time feeling at one with all of Creation.  Savor it.  One of my personal favorites, The Star is a definite good omen.  You are probably already inclined to be thinking positively.  This is the time to do this, most specifically.  What are the changes you that you would like to make, or see, in your life?  Make a list.  You can accomplish nearly anything that you set out to do now.  Think Big.  Work is going very well for you now.  But, if you’re not happy in your current position, this is a time when you can expect new opportunities to come flying into your life should you be open to them.  Be ready to answer when opportunity comes knocking on your door.  Dust off that resume.  Read up on tips and tactics for interviewing and making positive career moves.

Tarot Contemplation – King of Cups

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The King of Cups represents balanced masculine and feminine energies.  He holds all the positive qualities of both masculine and feminine.  Often, this card indicates a literal lighter-haired man in your life who is very kind and loving.  This King is also a sign from the Universe letting you know that you are supported by all that is seen and unseen.  The energies are quintessentially of Kindness and Compassion.  There is an element of true love in your life no matter what your situation when this King appears.  Nurture yourself and allow others to nurture you.  Relative to work, there is a male boss or coworker who is very much “on your team”.  Don’t hesitate to ask him for support if you need it.  Know that your coworkers appreciate and respect you and your work.  If your concerns today center around love, then the news is very good.  The King of Cups is one of the best signs to receive here … for those looking for a partner, the King can come in the form of an individual who is quite balanced and loving about to cross your path.

Tarot Contemplation – Six of Wands

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Another positive omen, folks!  This card can indicate that despite the challenges you are facing, you will overcome them and come out on top.  This card also points toward literal or metaphorical movement; things are changing in a positive way.  Generally, the energies encompass happiness and celebration.  You are about to see some results for your hard work and efforts.  Give yourself a break or treat yourself in some way.  You have certainly earned it.  Spiritually, this card can indicate getting in touch with deep joy and love of living.  You are already on the right track.  Get in touch with the joy inside you and then share it.  The world needs the gifts that only you can offer.