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Mars energy & intuitive tarot messages for week of 2/12/24

The Sun, Page of Swords & The Emperor are the tarot cards that came out this week!

This week in astrology, fiery Mars changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius. We are feeling passionate and excited about the week ahead and are eager to participate in the game of life! Put me in coach!

Collective intuitive tarot messages from The Sun, Page of Swords & The Emperor

Early in the week: The Sun. You are off to a good start as The Sun has you feeling optimistic and confident! Be sure and get outside for some fresh air this week.

Mid-week the Page of Swords: 1) Great idea, but more information is required. Check your facts and maybe dig a little deeper. 2) Good news! An offer is accepted, or a contract is signed or renewed. Review carefully before signing. Consider hiring professional or legal help for advice. 3) If you know something is right for you, don’t take no for an answer! But don’t take shortcuts either. A firm foundation is crucial to your long-term success. 4) Some of you are being considered for a promotion, job hire, or leadership role. Remember, small details make the difference between mediocre and exceptional. First impressions are important! Pair your qualifications with a professional appearance and demeanor. Stand out from the crowd. Show them you are the person for the job!

End of the week The Emperor: 1) The proof is in the pudding so to speak. You may be meeting with someone of authority to answer questions or to discuss an important matter. If you have done your due diligence, you will soar through this will flying colors. 2) Where do you need to have more structure and discipline in your life? If time seems to slip through your fingers, review your daily habits to see where small distractions or a lack of focus may be the culprit. 3) Your authority, choice or decision may be tested! Perhaps you are not being taken seriously? The Emperor tarot card indicates that you stand your ground. There is a whole new level of respect for you as a result. Good for you!

Have a great week!

This week: 1212 Portal, New Moon in Sagittarius & Mercury Retrograde!

A lot of astrological activity this week! 12/11/23

Tomorrow 12/12/23 is the new moon in the sign of Sagittarius. It has some tricky aspects to Neptune & Uranus giving it an air of unpredictability, while its conjunction to Mars adds fuel to this already courageous & optimistic transit in a mutable fire sign.

The numerology of this cosmic portal 12/12/2023 adds up to the number 13 this year. This number corresponds to the Death card in the tarot. This energetic signature provides an excellent opportunity for releasing & healing. The Death card in the tarot speaks of endings & transformation. An old cycle is complete, a new one begins.

The moon will be “increasing” until it reaches its conclusion (full moon) on December 27, and keep in mind that Sagittarius is a “big picture” type of energy. The momentum is there, but small details can easily be overlooked, especially since Mercury goes into retrograde on the 13th and will stay in retrograde until January 1st.

Review, release, reconsider & reassess are some keywords to keep in mind during Mercury retrograde.

This particular Mercury retrograde is square Neptune, which amplifies its affects. Neptune is the planet of dreams and illusions. So use your discernment before taking information/advice at face value. Keep in mind how you communicate to others as well. Misunderstandings are possible. The energies are quite amped up this week! Try to find some quiet time to focus and center as you may find you are more easily distracted than usual.

Double check all communications before signing or sending. Back up files, charge up your phones, confirm reservations, print out hard copies, etc. Delays are possible due to electronic glitches or other minor inconveniences. Slow down, remember to breathe and you’ll be fine.

Have a great week!

12/4/23: This week’s card-Judgement

Judgement tarot card from the Rider Waite Smith deck.

This week’s card: Judgement.

We are in the last month of 2023, and we’ve got some busy planetary transits happening! Mercury moved into Capricorn on the 1st, Venus enters Scorpio on the 4th and Neptune goes direct in Pisces on the 6th. Collectively, we are being supported to begin mapping out the direction we want to take in 2024.

In numerology, 2024 adds up to an “eight” year. The number eight represents success in the physical world through self-mastery & acknowledgement of one’s divine sovereignty. Initiative, truth, leadership, harmony, balance, and faith are some keywords for number 8.

Judgement. Gabriel’s trumpet. Do you hear the call?

Judgement is one card away from the end of the major arcana. Its overall theme is transition and rebirth of the soul. It indicates the closing out of a cycle, a shift in perspective, or a significant life change. The question most often associated with this card is: Have you been upholding normalcy in an area of your life that needs to be revised, reconciled, or released? Often this card appears when we are on the cusp of change. Once begun, the process itself can be joyful or challenging depending on the situation. But ultimately, it serves the highest good for all involved.

Planetary support:

Neptune direct in Pisces enhances our connection to the ethereal realm. Pay attention to synchronicities and intuitive messages this week. The universe speaks in symbols, so be aware of your surroundings! Venus moved into Scorpio on Monday. She is quite intense here. Powerful and perceptive, she has no qualms of showing you the truth of what lies beneath. Expect the unexpected. Talk less, observe more. You will notice subtle shifts & nuances that provide valuable insights as well as an opportunity for growth and/or closure.

If you are ready to make a significant change, December may not be the best time to take the leap, unless a plan has already been in the works. Mercury is going retrograde on the 13th and will stay there until January 1st. We are in the shadow period now, so things can begin to get a little wonky if you try to push it. Something here needs more time. Put excess energy to good use by taking care of items on your to do list and spending extra time with pets, friends & loved ones.

There is a divine metamorphosis happening behind the scenes. Don’t be too hasty. Trust the process. Others may be on edge due to planetary shifts. Extend them grace while you stay calm and go with the flow this week.

Crystal recommendations: selenite, clear quartz, amethyst, celestite, apophyllite, prehnite, bronzite, moss agate, snowflake obsidian, aventurine, blue lace agate, pyrite, sunstone, bloodstone, malachite.

Have a great week!

11/27/23: Gemini Full Moon. The breakthrough!

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!

Have a great week!

11/20/23: Ace of Wands. Motivation & Challenges….

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!

Have a great week!

11/13/23: New moon in Scorpio. 7 of Cups. Purpose & Growth.

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.

Have a great week!

Full moon lunar eclipse. Five of Pentacles. Turning the corner!

Five of Pentacles is the card representing the moon in the 10/28/23 full moon eclipse in Taurus

This week: Full moon lunar eclipse: Five of pentacles. Turning the corner!

On Saturday, we will be experiencing a full moon lunar eclipse in the sign of earthy Taurus. This ends the intense Taurus-Scorpio eclipse cycle which has been active since November 2021. Below are the dates of the eclipses that occurred while the nodes were in Taurus & Scorpio.

November 19th, 2021 – North Node Lunar Eclipse at 27° Taurus

April 30th, 2022 – North Node Solar Eclipse at 10° Taurus

May 15th, 2022 – South Node Lunar Eclipse at 25° Scorpio

October 25th, 2022 – South Node Lunar Eclipse at 2° Scorpio

May 5th, 2023 – South Node Lunar Eclipse at 14° Scorpio

October 28th, 2023 – North Node Lunar Eclipse at 5° Taurus

Eclipses are powerful agents of change. Its a good idea to pay attention to what is happening in your life around the time of eclipses. Because most likely, the events that transpire will have a significant effect on your life in some way. The 10/28/23 full moon eclipse closes the chapter of this 2021-2023 nodal eclipse cycle. Take a deep breath and turn the page.

This moon occurs on the north node axis. Also known as the “dragon’s head” in astrology, the north node direction indicates forward momentum. The theme for Taurus is “I have”. This transit highlights the material aspects in our lives that make us feel fulfilled, safe and secure.

Our possessions, home, health, money, relationships as well as themes of self-worth, are all things that fall under the Taurus influence.

The last leg of a difficult journey….

Timely endings are poised to unfold with this transit. The dragon’s “tail” is in the sign of Scorpio, the sign of transformation & rebirth. Scorpio is represented by the Death card in the tarot. Which reminds us that endings lead to new beginnings. This final nodal eclipse will help us break free of paradigms that we have outgrown.

The Five of Pentacles is the tarot card that represents the moon in this transit.

What does the image in this card signify to you? For sure its image brings up our worst fears: Loneliness, challenges in finances, health, relationships. But there is another aspect to this card. Look at the lighted window behind them.

This couple literally has just a few more steps before “turning the corner”. Webster’s definition of this term is “to get past the most difficult area or period of something and begin to improve”.

This final eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio nodal cycle, marks the conclusion to an old storyline. The North node is in Aries in this transit, giving us the courage and drive to implement positive, practical changes that are in alignment with who we are now, at the completion of this two year journey.

What good things await for you behind the door that is just “around the corner”?

The energetic window of time for this eclipse can be up to six months.

Have a great week everyone!

New Moon in Aries, Spring Equinox & Pluto changes signs!

The Aries new moon is coinciding with the Spring Equinox, super charging the energies of renewal & courage.

This fiery, independent new moon reminds us to reflect on how far we have come and to tap into our sovereignty as we begin nature’s new year. The Spring Equinox brings with it an influx of vitality that lights the spark for creative ideas and motivates us to initiate new projects.

Be aware, that on Tuesday, the Aries new moon is squaring Mars. This could result in conflicts or disagreements that can quickly escalate. Resist the urge to give in to impulsive words or actions! Rather, understand that this could be a truth being revealed. Take a deep breath and a step back. Ground your energy so you can see this through fresh eyes. A conflict resolution and/or a new path forward will be shown to you.

Pluto enters Aquarius on March 23rd for about three months before it goes back into Capricorn. Pluto’s activity this week, is enhancing the theme of changes & growth. In your personal chart, knowing what house transiting Pluto is in, will offer insight on what area of your life is being affected by this planet of hidden truths & transformation. If you would like to schedule a reading on this, let me know.

All in all, this is an exciting week! There is a lot of energy for us to process for sure. But we can tap into it and use it wisely to initiate a clear plan of action. Ideally, as this new moon is the beginning of a waxing (increasing) moon cycle, try to set at least a few goals this week, that can be achieved before the full moon on April 5th.

Below are helpful correspondences for the sign of Aries:

Aries Keywords: Confidence, goal-setting, health, new beginnings, action, independence, passion, courage, drive, assertiveness, dynamic, decisive, risk-taker.

Element: Fire
Gender Archetype: Masculine
Colors: Red, orange, yellow, white
Ruling Planet: Mars

Crystal Suggestions: Carnelian, citrine, red jasper, hematite, tiger’s eye, amethyst, garnet, green aventurine, pyrite, bloodstone.

Have a great week!

Virgo Full Moon & Saturn moves into Pisces: A moment of clarity.

Nine of Cups & Nine of Pentacles from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

This week we have the full moon in the sign of Virgo and Saturn changing signs into Pisces! Don’t be surprised if some changes come about in your life! Reconciliations, breakups, new relationships, as well as making the decision to change jobs, move, start a new health regime, start a new endeavor, or end one. Anything is possible!

The sun in Pisces (nine of cups) and the moon in Virgo (nine of pentacles) has us reassessing important areas of our life wherein we have known for a while that a change is needed. Emotional fulfilment, one’s spiritual path, self-worth and independence may be a few themes that come to light. You may have an eye-opening epiphany or a truth that comes out, that literally stops you in your tracks. As you decide on whether or not if this road is still the one that you want to be on. Whether it is or is not, this transit serves as a reality check that gives you the motivation to do what is best for you.

This particular transit, has an air of endings, the future and maturity. It’s asking us to take stock of where we’ve been and where we are going from here. Its almost the spring season. Time once again to cultivate our gardens. This week, the universe is asking us to evaluate the quality of the soil with fresh eyes. Do you plant your seeds again here? In the same spot as last year? Or is it time to cultivate some new soil?

Have a great week everyone!

Weekly tarot message 2/27/23: Making progress, getting it done.

Knight of Pentacles, The Emperor & Queen of Swords from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

Weekly tarot message 2/27/23:

Making progress, getting it done.

Knight of Pentacles has his eye on the prize and urges his faithful steed forward each day as he keeps his future goal ever present in his mind’s eye. As an earth element card, the Knight of Pentacles moves the slowest, as it represents the physical realm. Progress here takes time and action on your part. What steps do you need to take this week to make progress on a project or goal? You may have gone off track. Is it time for a realignment?

The Emperor is smack dab in the middle of this reading! He represents the sign of Aries. Controlled, masculine fire. This is my discipline and strategy card. Adding structure to your daily routine would be helpful. Cut out distractions and be aware of “time bandits” that sap your focus and energy. Be firm and stick to it when setting personal boundaries. Next month, the sun moves into Aries on the 21st. This could be a time marker for some of you. Take care of those small details now before the spring season kicks in!

The Queen of Swords as the final card is not one to be trifled with! She does not have time for excuses! She’s my “self-made” Queen. Smart and to the point, she holds us accountable for our own thoughts and actions. She made it and so can you! Be prepared for some tough love. See the truth for what it is and own up to your responsibilities. It may be time for a conversation. Then you will know exactly where you stand and what needs to be done. Both the Emperor and The Queen of Swords can also indicate that consulting with a professional advisor, a successful older person or mentor may be helpful.

Have a great week!

Christine Mann (aka Texas Tarot Lady) is a gifted psychic intuitive that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is currently the Saturday in-house reader at Indigo Moons in Houston, TX. and is also available for private readings and parties/events. For more information, see her website at www.texastarotlady.com