If you sense kindred soul recognition with someone, you are about to start something new. This is a wholeness-relationship. That means two people are compatible mentally, emotionally and physically. A couple works together with a shared vision. Don’t fight it if the romantic lure is irresistible. Focus now the basics: love, emotional support, honesty, respect, sexuality, and tenderness in your Significant other union. The qualities are what we all need and want.
The Nine of this suit has a special resonance with the Middle Ages, because it figures the plight of a woman who is alone in the world, during the centuries when women had no personal rights, no ability to inherit property or use the law in their own defense. We generally see her sitting up in bed weeping, grieving and in fear of abandonment because of her vulnerability, wondering what will happen to her now that her protector (father, brother, husband, or son) is gone.
The swords above her head may indicate that the loss has come through some cruel conflict, the outcome of which has left her behind as chattel, the spoils of war. Really what we are looking at is the price of pride, which creates losers as a side effect of glorifying winners. The woman in the picture represents the concerns of the heart, the damage to the soul and to vulnerable ones, when the ego-mind becomes so invested in control and domination that it does not count the human costs. A sensitive, subtle, heartfelt approach to nature (the “feminine”) is trampled and thrown aside in service to a “winner takes all” mentality.
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Last month’s Hanged Man card pushed you to break old patterns and consider new perspectives, which is really important, positive personal work. That said, it wouldn’t be surprising if now you feel a little destabilized and emotionally raw. This month’s theme card, the reversed Emperor, indicates the pendulum is swinging too far to the other extreme as you try to regain a sense of authority in your life. The rigidity and impulse for control that comes with reversed Emperor energy, however temporary, can stunt growth and cause suffering in those close to you if you’re not careful. It’s important to be aware of how you treat others this month. This card’s hot-headed tendencies indicate you might be prone to reacting quickly and harshly to problems that arise, potentially creating unnecessary conflict.
If you are in a leadership position, decision making can be tough under the best of circumstances. You have to constantly manage your needs and expectations with the needs and expectations of others. Right now it may seem like controlling other people’s behavior is the best way to get them to do what you want. Challenge that thought this month. What or whom are you trying to control and what softer approach to the situation might yield a better result?
As August progresses, read your Weekly Tarot Readings to get advice on how to offset this overbearing Emperor energy. I hope the cards will give you some insight in how to make adjustments for increased success as you work toward goals and interact with others this month.
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Six of Swords
The future looks brighter. Success will be known
Aquarius Reversed
This card signifies the closing of both heart and mind, which leads to stagnation.
Fire Reversed
Fire reversed denotes calamity that may be on a catastrophic level. Prepare to deal with changes you do not want.
As cycles in your life begin and end, it may seem like some things in life are passing you by in a flash! Just like children can seem like babies one day and then young adults the next, you may have some opportunities for work advancements, home purchases, or financial windfalls whizzing by. Don’t leave those paths unexplored. Slow down by looking to restart an old project that has waited around your home or mind for a long time.
Right now you’re focused on maintaining good relations with people around you, and you’re an invaluable support to them. Muriel can help you assert yourself a little more and say what you really think. You have a tendency to keep your thoughts to yourself too much lately. Unfortunately, this behavior leads to the present type of issue. You must find the courage to tell people what you have in your heart, even if the timing isn’t ideal. The truth is good, so stop trying to avoid it.
The Moon is the master of illusion and the shadows it casts hide mysteries. This card reveals the possibility of uncovering these mysteries and bringing them into the daylight. There is financial profit in uncovering mysteries but their greatest price is awareness of what was unknown. The Moon constantly raises and lowers the tides, revealing mysteries and then covering them up again. Your life is the same, and the more mysteries you uncover the more will appear.
The Wheel says to be aware that life doesn’t always go as planned. It is a natural cycle. We trip ourselves up resisting change. We create problems when our life becomes a series of recurring themes and the same mistakes. We date the same person, so much so that they even begin to look alike. If this sounds familiar, today it’s time to get out of a rut and take a new direction.
The Ten of this suit represents finality, the end of something. As is easy to grasp from the picture in many decks, there is no hope for revival here. A limit has been reached, a line has been crossed and there is no turning back. In some situations this may be felt as a tragic loss, but it often brings with it a paradoxical sense of release and closure. The waiting and wondering are over. There is no more ambiguity. You can rightly let go and move on, as there is no more progress to be made here.
Emotionally and psychologically, this card appears when one is exhausted and used up, burnt out by the effort of caring and responding and trying to make a difference. When a person feels this way, they have reached burnout and can no longer be held responsible for anything, and therefore can be forgiven for caving in or ceding the fight. The simple instructions are: “Go no further along these lines!”
This suit, most often named “Coins” or “Pentacles”, is a symbol for a magical talisman that represented wealth or potential. This suit represents something supportive that is available to you — whether it be health, some kind of talent, a material or financial resource.
The Ace of this suit is usually pictured with a garden or agricultural backdrop, and symbolizes a seed. If this “talent” is planted and tended carefully, it will sprout and reward you with a good harvest. Think of it as a seed of your future fulfillment. An Ace represents the first step to a goal, and if that step is repeated, it will cover great distances. Generally, the suit of Coins are referring to the tangible realities in daily life, but in the case of the Ace, it could be symbolizing a winning idea, game plan or blueprint for eventual materialization.
Occult tradition sometimes interpreted this Ace as representing the alchemist’s gold — the light within matter, the 3rd eye of the energy-body. This recommends meditating upon the light within, and pointing oneself toward the archetype of humanity enlightened. By practicing such a meditation, one eventually gains enough control of the celestial radiance to heal the body, untangle the emotions and complete the growth of the soul.
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When the Emperor card shows his face, it’s a sign of dominance and strength, two qualities that may be lacking in your love life right now. An overall loss of self-confidence could be to blame, or maybe you just aren’t feeling as sexy as usual. Either way, the Emperor is a sign that it’s time to face your sexual demons head on. Whatever’s holding you back from experiencing pure pleasure shouldn’t be a problem much longer if you’re willing to confront and conquer your sexual insecurities.
The Sun card promises a positive and expansive time in matters of the heart. You have the opportunity now to meet new people and experience a variety of fun and interesting situations. If you are single, make the most of this time to connect with a possible partner or new love interest. If you are partnered, you can enjoy a period of renewed connection and romance with your mate.
You deserve a partnership that deepens as you get to know each other. Wait for the person who has risen above commitment immaturity if commitment is your desire. The Fool reminds us that dating someone is not a mistake. It is falling in love and marrying them if it is not right. If your long-term relationship is encountering a difficult patch, now is the time to work together to rebuild.
This suit, most often called “Wands” and sometimes called “Rods” or “Staves,” represents initiative, ambition, drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.
The Six of this suit points to the respect and acknowledgment due to you for your efforts to solve the problems of your community. The image is usually of a victory parade, after the celebrated leader helped troops win a pivotal battle.
It took the whole tribe to win the victory, of course, but it was the leader’s heroism and clarity under pressure that inspired them to overcome. The team is thrilled that the leader led them to victory. This card points to a time to let everyone relax and celebrate — if you are the leader, let them applaud you. They are seeing their better selves reflected in you — a victory indeed!
The Crystal glows with the power of mystical truths transformed into material realities. The Crystal denotes a self with a powerful connection to the spiritual world that allows them to literally soak up cosmic wisdom and apply it favorably to their everyday life. It suggest a tremendous growth of one’s spiritual self that will greatly impact the querant’s secular life.
As a daily card, The Crystal indicates a time when you are likely to be well served by allowing your spiritual self to guide your day to day behavior.
When you stand up for other’s rights you can stir deeply-seated past life memories in yourself. The origin of these feelings might come from having a past life experience of your own family’s struggle. At this time the civil rights leader inside you has come to the forefront. This spirit is more afraid of not standing up for what he or she believes in then fearful of what retribution one could face. This incarnation comes with an inner strength that is founded in compassion.
Do some magic of your own today, like penetrating facades and gaining insights into dubious stories that lack credibility. Hold onto your heartstrings until you know you haven’t met a fickle flirt or a trickster. The Magician makes us see what we want to see regardless of the reality of a situation. He draws us in because we love secrets and mysteries, but who wants to live with them day after day and year after year?
The Three of Swords can often indicate problems in relationships and emotional 
struggles. Perhaps the energy from August’s theme card, the reversed Emperor, is causing some friction between you and a loved one this week. The need to control situations can definitely put a strain on relationships. Friends and partners do not exist solely to do our bidding, but when we feel threatened we might resort to such attitudes and behaviors, overcompensating for the lack of control we feel. If this is true for you, take a look at what you can do to make the situation better. Recognize that the other person has autonomy and treat their needs with respect. Be gentle and caring in your approach if you have previously been stern. If you have been rigid and unyielding, be flexible and try a collaborative approach, one that leads to compromise and benefits both you and your friend.
The Three of Swords has another piece of advice for you among its various interpretations: regain some mental control over your emotions. This doesn’t mean to approach others coldly this week. It just means to cool your temper and keep an eye out for spikes in your emotions — reactions that might quickly lead to avoidable conflict with others.
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This suit represents the rational mind and its ability to discriminate. Swords cut through things in order to pierce illusion, to differentiate between fantasy and reality.
In the image of this Ace, a single upraised sword represents your prime motive or guiding ideal — the vision that guides you through life’s changing fortunes with single-minded clarity.
The sword is sometimes shown piercing a silver and/or laurel crown, a symbol of optimism implying evolution, progress, a sense of hope and victory. It is occasionally shown pointed downwards — a darker message, which refers to sacrifice, challenges and a critical environment.
A powerful shift is taking place.
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Tarot Influence
The Fool Reversed
This is the card of folly, indescretion and poor choices.
Astrological Influence
Sagittarius Reversed
Sagittarius reversed denotes the unpleasant qualities of a bully and a lack of self-control.
Element Influence
Earth Reversed
Earth reversed denotes a lack of positive connection with the life spirit–a lost soul. If you are not careful you may miss much of what life has to offer you.
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