Ten of Wands, Eight of Wands & Seven of Swords from the Rider Waite Smith tarot
The full moon in expressive Gemini begins our week early Monday morning. The sun is in the opposite sign of adventure loving Sagittarius, closely accompanied by fiery Mars, while at the same time both the sun and the moon are squaring Saturn. Squares indicate challenging aspects in astrology. And when a planet squares Saturn, you can bet it adds a serious tone to the conversation!
Mercury, Gemini’s ruling planet is paving the way in front of the Sun & Mars also in the sign of Sagittarius, prompting us to ask that tough question, have the conversation, take initiative, reach out for help, do the research, etc. Whatever this is for you, be prepared to receive an answer or information that results in the removal of a blockage or obstacle that clears the air, or offers a solution, in an area of your life where you may have previously been feeling stuck or unsure.
Look how the ten of wands is pushing towards the eight of wands. The ten of wands indicates a heavy burden, responsibilities or putting in the work. The number ten signifies endings in the tarot. I often say that the ten of wands is the final lap of the race and/or the moment before a breakthrough. That is what I am seeing here.
Some of you may be ready to release some commitments from an already crowded plate. If you been shouldering more than your share of problems, workload & responsibilities, this week may give you the opportunity to speak up to ask for help, and/or to set healthy personal boundaries. The eight of wands indicates movement, change & communication. Be diplomatic, but firm, and you may be pleasantly surprised at the results.
Your words have power this week. Wield them responsibly and new doors will open for you!
Ace of Wands from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck
You are being urged this week, to begin a course of action on a new plan or project, or make an adjustment to your current strategy in response to an obstacle or challenge.
The Aces in the tarot signify the all-encompassing potential of the entire suit. The Ace of Wands corresponds to the element of fire. It represents divine energy, motivation, passion & impulse in its purest form. Some keywords for this card are inspiration, drive, courage, spirit, new beginnings, adventure, travel, creation, and virility.
The moon is in its first quarter waxing phase, as it travels through the signs of Pisces, Aries & Taurus this week. Its steady increase in strength as it travels through these signs, paired with the Ace of Wands, is a positive sign for those who are ready to move an idea from the realm of thought into physical reality. If you have a plan in progress, first quarter moons can sometimes bring up challenges or obstacles that require attention. Although inconvenient, this allows for adjustments to be made early on, preventing something from becoming a larger problem later.
If you are traveling this week, take the initiative to ensure a smooth trip. 1) Double check flight/hotel plans. 2) Have a hard copy print-out of all reservations in addition to your phone apps. 3) Leave extra early!
Tarot cards for week of 11/13/23. Death, 7 of Cups & Judgement.
Today, we’ve got the new moon in Scorpio and this is a very significant transit. I don’t have the space to go into all the planetary influences, but let me say there is a lot of power to this one! Many of us have been feeling the frequency of this new moon for about a week. You may have been experiencing an influx of energy, motivating you to make a change. If you have been feeling stagnant in an area of your life this could have resulted in feelings of frustration or anxiousness as Mars is opposite Uranus, which can have the effect of a racehorse in the starting gate chomping at the bit!
Our words & actions this week, can have lasting effects for up to six months. Unexpected shake-ups and disagreements are possible. But so are breakthroughs and fresh starts! Keep your vision focused on what you want to see in six months. Particularly in the areas of health, close relationships, finances & investments.
The seven of cups is the main theme card this week. Whenever the 7 of cups comes up in a reading, it does indicate a few things. 1) There are too many distractions and/or clutter. This can be physical clutter as well as emotional/mental clutter. 2) It is time to pick a cup. You have contemplated this this long enough. Make a decision, and take positive action. 3) Be realistic. Illusions, hopes and dreams are an aspect of this card. Such things can inspire us, or keep us stuck behind a veil of escapism and/or wishful thinking. 4) Don’t accept what you are told at face value. Do your own research.
The Death card is riding up behind the seven of cups indicating the end of a cycle and/or some sort of transformation. As we have Judgement as the underlying energy below these two cards, this further supports a change in the status quo. An opportunity for growth.
This week, there is a shift in the collective mindset that provides the motivation to let go of what is past its expiration date. Losses will have the profound effect of placing things back into perspective. Resulting in gaining back control of something that previously may have felt chaotic or disorganized.
Scorpio is a deep, dark archetype. It oftentimes presents us with a situation that challenges us to face a fear, or break an undesirable habit/pattern to overcome external or internal limitations that stand in the way of our life’s progression. Death and Judgement here both indicate a fresh perspective that leads to a new way of doing things.
For example, we have the holidays coming up, which is very much a seven of cups type vibe! Illusions, music, pretty lights all contribute to overspending. Think about it before adding months of debt to your credit card! How many of us make purchases and then when we get the bill in January, don’t remember everything that we bought? Consider paying in cash this year, to help you stick to a budget. Shop purposely for people that you truly care about. Despite the holiday hoopla, I see a trend this year to less spending and more practical gifts. Quality over quantity will be the motto of the this year’s savvy shopper!
Fresh starts and new timelines are possible this week! Make a commitment to what you want to see in about six months and plan accordingly. Finances, health, home, food and investments will be of particular importance at this time. Stick to a budget, get rid of what you don’t need and put money in savings as much as possible. Psychologically, forgive others, release the past and/or have that difficult conversation to give yourself (as well as others) the freedom to heal and move forward. Tune out distractions and focus your energy on what has intrinsic value.
Page of Cups from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck
This week’s messages: Venus moves into Libra. Page of Cups.
This week, Venus transitions into the sign of Libra on November 8th and remains there until December 4th. Venus does well here. She has a positive influence on the relationships & agreements in our life. Venus desires harmony, balance, cooperation, & mutual respect in this sign.
On Thursday, the waning (decreasing) moon also moves into the sign of Libra. This has the effect of balancing our emotions, providing a much-needed reprieve from the heavy Mars/Scorpionic planetary energies we have been experiencing lately!
The Page of Cups is the tarot card that came out today. The Page of Cups is a creative, fun energy. He has a whimsical, optimistic attitude. Artsy and intuitive, he pays attention to how he feels about things. Keep it simple. Whatever is happening in your life, what is your heart telling you? As well, the Page of Cups is a messenger, that brings in good news! Lastly, he encourages you to pursue creative outlets that you love. And to be mindful of the little things that bring joy and blessings to your life.
Politeness & random acts of kindness will take you far this week. Simple things such as holding a door for a stranger, giving someone a compliment, or buying a friend or loved one a small gift will have more of an impact than you realize.
If there has been tension with someone lately, this week may provide an opportunity to let bygones be bygones, extend the olive branch and/or have that honest, heartfelt conversation. Venus in Libra & the Page of Cups upright is willing to talk as well as listen. If this is a close relationship, be prepared for a possible deep dive as Mercury, the planet of communication is in the sign of Scorpio until November 10th. If all involved are willing to discuss the heart of the matter, an equitable resolution and maybe even an apology, is possible.
