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“Seeking answers within.”The Hermit (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Hermit symbolizes that the answers you seek to any problem, can always be found if you look within.

If you make time to center, feel your real feelings, and quiet mental chatter, your inner wisdom will guide you out of any rut. Sometimes the biggest block to hearing your spirit’s inner wisdom is the fear of feeling something uncomfortable. Many people distract themselves from the discomfort and avoid resolving the imbalance. The Hermit represents the need to periodically withdraw from the world and reconnect with your deeper awareness.

Do you take time to regularly reconnect with the wisdom residing within your center?

Do you habitually distract or numb yourself from what is causing your discomfort, rather than looking at it? Are you conscious of the “Wise One” that resides within?

The Hermit takes his lantern into the dark, uncomfortable places, to examine what’s there. His staff and beard symbolize the stability and wisdom which you can always find within. If you look at the card, he’s traveling over snow. This symbolizes feelings that you have “put on ice.” The snow can also represent freezing or numbing pain. The gentle Hermit comes with his warm illuminating lantern and his sturdy staff of wisdom. This can melt the cold ice that metaphorically forms around the heart, allowing feelings to be resolved and released. Under his gentle guidance, he can show you the hidden lesson beneath the ice. Does your heart feel like it’s keeping something frozen? Can you feel the feelings within your heart, or does it feel numb?

The fear of discomfort is just a mask, preventing you from accessing your deeper wisdom. One error many people make with the lesson of the Hermit, is mistaking “wisdom” with “thinking.” “If I just sit here alone and think about this uncomfortable thing for a long time, I will figure it out.” Thinking about problems just leaves the anxiety in the background to go unchecked as your mind frantically races from one hollow solution to another. Thinking about the discomfort doesn’t really resolve it. Feeling it does. Many times, people are so scared of feeling that they pull out their phone, have a drink, or binge watch the television, thinking “That will get that inner chatter to shut up for a while!”

Avoidance freezes the feeling for a time, but the unfelt feelings remain under the ice and grow in strength until they finally burst through. This process takes longer for some people than others, but it always ends the same… with a twitch, a feeling of being hollow, or a nervous breakdown.

If you are courageous enough to go within, seek your discomfort, pull the mask back, and feel the feeling you are avoiding, you will discover that this discomfort is a wise teacher and friend.

The deeper awareness residing beneath the fear will calmly tell you what you need. This is your inner Wise One. The inner Wise One will show you how resolve and release what is troubling you.

Today reflect on what is going on within you. Is there something making you anxious? Are you dulled, numb, or frozen? Take time to connect with the sacred Hermit within. He will safely guide you to what lies beneath the ice. There is nothing to fear with the Hermit guiding you. Take the time to light a sacred candle in a quiet place. Be brave and melt any ice that may have formed around your feelings. Pull back surface fears. Look beneath the ice. Examine what the Hermit is guiding you to understand. Another card drawn may illuminate the issue that needs healing. You will know you found the answer when you say, “Aha! That’s what I needed to resolve within myself.”

The Hermit is an old man walking through snow. This symbolizes slow movement. Take your time to find your way. The lamp of your inner Hermit will guide you out of darkness every time.

“Completing this cycle.”The World (Upright) | Tarot CardThe World represents the successful completion of a life cycle.

This card encourages you to finish what you’ve started. The old is being completed, and loose ends are now being tied up. When the World appears, you are crossing an important threshold. The World symbolizes that you aren’t just completing a chapter of your life, but an entire volume. This card also rules important rites of passage. Magical new possibilities are opening to you now. Take a deep breath, summon your courage and boldly cross the finish line.

What are you working on finishing?

What world have you been creating for yourself? Are you aware of new opportunities currently opening to you?

The World card is the zenith of the Major Arcana. The figure depicted on the World card has faced all the wonders and perils of the previous twenty-one cards. This image depicts her graduation. To mark this rite of passage she has been given not just one white magical wand, but two. The two wands symbolize total empowerment, perspective, and mastery. The right hand symbolizes assertive, outwardly directed energy. This is the hand the Magician uses to hold his white wand. The left-hand symbolizes receptive energy, directed inward. The wands symbolize that the figure on the World card has mastered both the active and passive parts of her psyche, the left and the right brain. She can give and she can receive.

The figure on the World card is a powerful Sorceress and knows it. Some tarot readers view her as a hermaphrodite who has synthesized the polarities of both sexes, becoming enlightened. This could be the case as her genitalia is obscured. Her left leg is bent behind her right, just like the Hanged Man. This shows that the sorceress has achieved all that she has sacrificed for. She is not afraid of her future because she sees herself in the context of the Universal. She is past fear of death, having faced it, along with her shadows to be born anew. She is aligned with her spirit’s authentic purpose. She knows who she is.

The World reminds you that you can create miraculous changes in your life when you remember your Self.

Only by honoring your whole journey, with all its losses, successes, and disappointments, will you be able to accept wholeness. The sorceress on this card can send her energy out into the world to affect change, just like the Magician. They both hold magical, white wands in their right hand. However, this Sorceress has also done her inner work. The wand in the left-hand symbolizes her mastery of the unseen, darker pathways on her journey. Acceptance of her entire path opens her to receiving. Not just the joyful, successful times, but the hard times as well.

Think back on your life’s journey. What hills and valleys did you pass through to arrive at this moment? Breath in the magnitude of your presence and perseverance! If you are here, you still have new purpose, and new work to do.

The World encourages you to finish whatever process you are completing. Completion can be frightening. It requires you to commit yourself to unknowable new experiences. When the World appears, allow yourself to feel excited about this rite of passage! Be proud of your accomplishments and your total journey. You now know thyself…and through you, the Universe is conscious of a precious part of Itself too. There is powerful magic in remembering that you are infinite and limitless.

“Overcoming creative blockages.” Page of Cups (Reversed) | Tarot CardWhen the Page of Cups appears reversed in a tarot reading, it often signifies a period where your creativity feels blocked or stifled.

Even the greatest artists experience lulls in their creative brilliance. If you’ve been feeling a lack of motivation to express yourself, it’s time to shift the energy. When creativity is blocked, it is often because you are thinking too much about perfection. Creativity is messy, especially if it’s any good. Express the imperfect more and analyze less. This will get your creative juices flowing again. Once your creativity becomes unleashed it will gain momentum.

Do you strive for perfection instead of excellence?

The Page of Cups tarot card represents the inner-child who thrives on creativity. It encourages you to reconnect with the wonder and curiosity you had as a child. Creative expression is unique to each person, and the Page of Cups invites you to let loose and create something beautiful. This sensitive poet of the tarot follows his heart and enjoys playful, imp-like pranks.

If you’re holding back your creativity because you don’t consider yourself an artist, remember that everyone has creative energy. Just like the Page of Cups, who dresses in pink and blue, representing love, harmony, communication, and depth. He is a master at communicating his feelings through creativity and gives voice to emotions that are often difficult to express.

The Page of Cups carries his pet fish, representing depth, creative wisdom, and luck. Water lilies on his tunic symbolize that he flourishes in the realm of emotions. He is very sensitive, but he doesn’t let that stop him from having fun.

When the Page of Cups appears in a tarot reading, it’s a call to reconnect with your creative inner-child. Don’t let your inner critic hold you back; instead, let your creativity be a channel for your emotions. Children trust in the magic of creating without worrying about perfection, and you can too. So go ahead and paint that picture, make a craft, or simply play! Let your creativity keep you occupied and free from fear.

In summary, the Page of Cups is a reminder to embrace your creative energy, follow your heart, and express yourself in ways that bring joy and playfulness into your life.

The Page of Cups reversed asks you to release any pressure you feel about being productive.

Creativity flows when you are in tune with your depth. Neglected feelings have the potential to hijack an entire project until they are finally felt and transmuted into your work.

Creativity needs to flow naturally, much like the water depicted on the card. Accept where you are and go with the flow. The Page of Cups upright or reversed asks you to lighten up and remember what you enjoy about the task at hand. Open your heart center and stop overthinking. Literalism and nitpicking are creative buzz-kills. Inject fun into what you are doing and watch your creativity flow.

“Courage in the face of the unknown.”The Chariot (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Chariot symbolizes courage in the face of uncertainty.

It represents taking risks and stepping toward what you really want out of life, even when there are no guarantees. The Chariot illustrates that victory does not come from the attainment of a goal, but instead occurs at the exact moment you choose courage instead of fear.

Today, let the Chariot serve as a reminder to summon your inner strength and determination. It encourages you to confront any doubts or fears that may be holding you back and embrace the unknown with confidence. This card signifies the importance of trusting your instincts and taking control of your own destiny. It is a call to embrace your personal power and move forward with unwavering resolve.

Embrace the unknown and face challenges head-on. Choose courage over fear, trust in your own abilities, and move forward with determination. Victory awaits those who have the bravery to chase their dreams and navigate the uncharted territories of life.

Do you avoid making decisions that could lead to your happiness because you are afraid of failing?

Have you ever stayed in unhealthy situations longer than you should have because you feared an unknowable future? Is there something you would like to change about your life right now, but you are too scared?

The Chariot is led by two sphinxes, one black and one white. They face in opposite directions, representing two possible futures. The sphinxes are creatures of riddles and mysteries and represent the unknown. The man in the chariot is taking a risk and letting the mysterious sphinxes lead him. He doesn’t know what lies ahead, but he has taken the risk anyway. The sphinxes both hold their tails. They reveal that accessing the wisdom that is “behind” you will give you the courage to face the unknowable future.

The Charioteer advises you to take risks to improve your life, even if there are no guarantees.

In the background of the card there is a large castle surrounded by stable walls. This represents leaving the safety of the home to go out into the world. A large moat surrounds the castle and has also been crossed. This represents bypassing emotional decision making which usually favors comfort over self-improvement. The Chariot is covered by a veil imprinted with stars. Stars are eternal and ancient. They symbolize that the charioteer is seeing “the big picture.” His Higher Self is directing his path.

Look at the Charioteer’s armor. The mantle covering his shoulders is decorated with two moons. This symbolizes that trusting his instincts is his best defense while he is out in the world. The two moons could also indicate that the success you seek could manifest in about two months.

The Charioteer is still advancing toward his goal, and yet he is already double-crowned (like the Empress) and sceptered. He has already won. He made the decision to have courage direct his path instead of a need for comfort, assurance, and security.

The Chariot in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

When dating the Charioteer, be confident. He (or she) is attracted to strength of character and presence. Don’t be too eager to please. Chariot people retreat when they catch the slightest whiff of desperation. The Charioteer respects individuals who hold firm convictions and know their own mind. This card can also signify progress or movement in a relationship.

Long Term Partnership

The Chariot can describe a partnership where both people are leaving their comfort zones and are about to embark into uncharted territory. Although there are challenges or conflicts that are sure to be confronted, the Chariot promises victory. Overcoming adversity brings out the best in this relationship.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Chariot encourages you to be bold and go for it! Don’t let the fear of “looking” a certain way keep you from your happiness. Leave your comfort zone and have courage. You won’t win your heart’s desire if you retreat from every opportunity to achieve it.

“Releasing the chip on your shoulder.” Nine of Wands (Reversed) | Tarot Card When the Nine of Wands appears reversed, it suggests that you may be holding onto past wounds or grudges, and that this is preventing you from moving forward.

The Nine of Wands always indicates hard fought victorious but when it appears reversed it can also indicate hard feelings as well. Feeling angry that your life is not easy is a self-limiting belief. If we stayed comfortable and conflict-free throughout our lives, we would never grow or improve. In fact, we would deteriorate mentally and physically pretty quick! This card calls your attention to any resentments you may feel, including those born out of a sense of the unfairness of life. Over identifying with life’s setbacks rather than with the aligning with the courage needed to overcome them can be psychically crippling.

How much time and energy are you spending comparing your life to others?

At the heart of this card is a valuable lesson: Nobody gets a free pass in this life. Everyone has work to do on themselves. Everyone will experience, grief, pain, sadness and loss at some point. Everyone has their own struggles to overcome and that includes people with privileges you feel you don’t have. You may look at others and think they have it easier, but do you really know all their personal struggles and losses… or the ones they have yet to experience? This card asks you to stop comparing the challenges you’ve experienced in life with the perceived privileges of others. Be proud of your personal struggles and the personal victories you’ve achieved as a result. Honor your challenges as valuable teachers. Today, don’t resent the difficulties presented to you. Today presents you with an opportunity to be better. No more whining, making excuses or blaming others for where you find yourself on your path. Accept your challenges and turn them into opportunities. This will transform your perspective from one of victimization to personal strength.

The Nine of Wands is a symbol of courage, self-respect, and dignity.

It encourages you to stand up for yourself, to establish boundaries with those who seek to control or manipulate you, and to confront your own self-limiting beliefs.

The man depicted on the card resembles a boxer who has fought tirelessly for twelve rounds, enduring numerous blows and sustaining injuries. However, he has successfully established a boundary with the eight wands standing behind him, and he is prepared to defend it with pride and dignity. Each wand represents a hard-won victory that proves his worth and resilience. Despite his bruises and scars, he refuses to be defeated or humiliated.

Even though you may have faced challenges in the past, the Nine of Wands reminds you that you are strong and formidable. The only obstacle left to conquer may be the inner critic that tells you that you are not good enough. It is time to stand up to this shadow voice and to embrace the strength within you.

This card appears to remind you to set boundaries to protect what you have achieved. You should stop saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” and be honest and clear with yourself and others. It is time to stand up to bullies, both in the external world and within your own mind. If you do so with honesty and integrity, you will emerge victorious.

Nine of Wands (Reversed) in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

When reversed, the Nine of Wands can represent a person who seems to have a huge chip on their shoulder. Although a painful experience from the past can explain why this person is disgruntled, it does not give them license to be unkind or rude. This card can also represent a person who habitually repeats an unhealthy relationship dynamic.

Long Term Partnership

Sometimes this card is associated with passive aggressive behavior that is masking one partner’s annoyance or anger. Try to lower the temperature and have an honest conversation without blaming or attacking. A long-standing resentment can be resolved, but only if an honest and compassionate dialogue is initiated.

Seeking Romance

The Nine of Wands can highlight unexpressed anger or resentment that is coloring your current attitude. Don’t allow past grievances to harden your heart toward future possibilities. You’ve been through the worst of it, and now it is time to create some optimism.

Looking for more? Click here to read about the Nine of Wands (Upright)!

“The quest to explore.” Knight of Wands (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Knight of Wands symbolizes the urge for exploration and adventure.

He is the traveler of the tarot. He is pictured here visiting Egypt. He understands that by removing himself from the humdrum routines of day to day life, he can gain wider perspective of who he really is. A passionate, confident and adventurous spirit.

The Knight of Wands has long been associated with travel. Travel broadens the mind. It frees us from monotony and allows us to explore environments where people don’t know our personal history. By exploring new places, you are on a journey of discovering yourself. When you return from a trip, your mind looks at the life you left behind with renewed clarity. It’s called “leaving the bubble.”

Not everyone can take big trips to exotic locations, but you can still go to places that allow you to connect with new people. Once there, you will realize that you aren’t so different after all. By seeing yourself as others see you, you might find you are more interesting than you thought.

When is the last time you broke routines and explored the world outside your home or work?

Do you need a spontaneous vacation or a small get away to regain perspective? Do you go to the same old restaurants, and walk the same old streets every day in your community?

The Knight of Wands is a bold figure. His little brother, the Page of Wands has a small red plume in his cap, representing the spark of adventure that accompanies new beginnings. The Knight’s blazing red plume is full. His horse rears up with uncontained energy and excitement. His passions spur him onward toward new lands. The Knight of Wands doesn’t sit around and think. He acts! He urges you to get out of your routines and expose yourself to something new. The world is wide, open and waiting for you to experience it.

In his “Four Quartets,” T.S Eliot wrote: ” We shall not cease from exploration, and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. “

Today, reclaim your spontaneity!

Go an outing beyond your normal perimeters. Visit a restaurant with foods you haven’t tried. Talk to people that don’t look like you. Get excited and plan a large trip if you need a vacation. There is no excuse for being bored or boring when this knight appears.

The Knight of Wands can symbolize the feeling that you have been traversing through a metaphorical desert. This has been testing your endurance and willpower. The only way to arrive at the oasis is if you keep going. Don’t stop.

The Knight of Wands can also represent an adventurous person who loves travel, movement and freedom. He is hard to pin down, but he is the most marvelous company. Never try to “trap” the Knight of Wands through guilt, obligation or pressure or he will bolt. Knights can represent “youngish” adults of any gender. Knights are usually people who are phasing out of one way of life and into another.

Knight of Wands in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Knight of Wands represents a thrilling new romance that’s hard to stop thinking about. There is an insatiable quality to this attraction and this person will always leave you wanting more. Try not to get too “clingy” with the Knight of Wands, or your heart could break. He (or she) may spend years traveling, dating, or moving from place to place before settling down.

Long Term Partnership

The Knight of Wands symbolizes a relationship that has been a wild ride. The very fact you got this person to commit to you is a wonder. Your partnership thrives through travel, freedom, and a change of scene. This card can also signify a long-distance relationship, or a partnership in which both partners spend a lot of time apart.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Knight of Wands tells you to enjoy it! Don’t be in too much of a hurry to settle down. There will be years to enjoy that future partner who’ll be unromantically eating pizza in their underwear on your couch. For now, be free. Flirt, explore, feel sexy, and enjoy your freedom!

“Be excellent.”Six of Wands (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Six of Wands represents gaining attention through excellence.

This card reminds you that nobody does you like you! Everybody has a gift, talent, or personal strength that they really excel at. This card advises you not only to embrace your talents but to display them unapologetically. The best way to improve your life is to love yourself fully, and this includes the gifts that you bring.

The Six of Wands is often associated with victory and success. It signals a time when you have overcome obstacles and are now enjoying the recognition and rewards of your efforts. This card encourages you to shine and be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. It is not a time for false modesty but rather a moment to acknowledge your achievements and allow others to celebrate you. Embrace this opportunity to stand tall and recognize your unique gifts and contributions to the world.

This is absolutely the “Fame Card,” representing the acknowledgment earned through sheer excellence. This card serves as a powerful reminder that there is no one else in the world quite like you. Within each person lies a distinctive gift, talent, or strength that sets them apart. The wisdom of this card urges you not only to embrace these innate abilities but to boldly showcase them to the world. You possess a one-of-a-kind blend of skills—a recipe that only you can offer. Embracing your talents is a vital step towards self-love, an essential aspect of a fulfilling life.

Do you diminish your abilities and belittle your talents so others don’t think you are “better than them?”

Were you taught that it’s immodest and rude to call attention to your gifts? (A huge epidemic in the Midwest!) Are you speaking up, and getting compensated appropriately for the work that you do?

The man on the card is the center of a triumphant procession. He is elevated by his peers because of his gifts. His regal bearing shows that he is completely comfortable with his self-confidence. He isn’t being arrogant, he is simply owning what makes “him,” him. The others in the procession carry their own wands, but only his wand is wreathed with glory. He is “standing out,” and he isn’t afraid of it. His horse is richly dressed, this guy is not afraid to put on a show. Most people love it! It appears that he saved the town, or is a marvelous celebrity. However, if you look closely behind the man riding the horse, there is another face in the crowd. This face holds an expression of jealousy and envy.

It’s a sad fact that the people who shine brightest will often be the targets of others who are insecure with their own abilities. Sometimes this fear of being targeted causes talented people, with extraordinary gifts, to hide their gifts. And yet, it really isn’t about others. If you are following your passion, and loving every moment of it, then it won’t matter at all what others think. If you truly believe in your value, and your worth then there should be no question that you should own your best-self. If you are afraid to be yourself because of a backlash from others, then you probably have some serious self-loving to get to! In the end, it’s not about what others think about you, but what you truly believe about yourself. Do you feel worthy enough to reveal the “real you?”

Today, it’s time to fully embrace your talents, abilities, and your worth.

It’s time to stop throwing yourself under the bus, to appease the wounded egos of the weak. The people that you actually want to attract will love when you are confident. You will actually attract other individuals who are comfortable in their own skin. The people who are repelled by your light will go away. And good riddance! Buh-Bye! The only thing you need to do is follow your inner compass, and stop conforming to what the bovines want you to be.

So ask for that raise! Stop apologizing for yourself to make others feel better. Raise your prices if they are way too low. Let your thoughts be known (respectfully). Call attention to your talents and promote them. Go for that promotion. Stop following and lead your own life. “Own it!”

Go out and be your own best cheerleader!

Six of Wands in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Six of Wands can signify an engaging and charismatic partner. Your new love interest shines brightly and is likely attracted to the confidence you also exhibit. Avoid acting overly apologetic with this person. Lack of confidence and neediness is a huge turn off. Occasionally take the initiative and make the first move. Be radiant, dazzle, and shine.

Long Term Partnership

The Six of Wands can signify an extroverted partner who likes to take the spotlight. This relationship works well because the other partner doesn’t mind playing the role of the supporting cast. In many ways, this relationship is on full display. Ensure that there is occasionally time for just the two of you.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Six of Wands encourages you to keep increasing your self-esteem by engaging in whatever makes you shine. If you step into the spotlight, the arrow of love will find its mark. This card can also signify better relationship opportunities after the achievement of a personal accomplishment.

“Change of luck.”Seven of Swords (Reversed) | Tarot CardIf the Seven of Swords appears reversed, it represents changes in luck.

If an unlucky black rain cloud has been following you around, then this card could indicate that it is finally dissipating. The trickster on the card announces that unexpected events are currently swirling around you. Lucky meetings and encounters may take place. However, you may also need to be on guard for unscrupulous individuals. Read between the lines to any agreements, since there is always an unpredictable (and sneaky) quality to this card.

Have you tried to outsmart a situation that seemed impossible?

The trickster on the Seven of Swords card is a great example of how you can use your wits to outsmart a difficult situation. Rather than fighting the entire army, he strategically steals five of their seven weapons, weakening their strength. You can use a similar approach by taking the time to review your challenge from different angles and finding ways to circumvent it. Seek advice from experts and use the internet to your advantage. Don’t be afraid to take risks or commit to a decision that may lead to change.

When the Seven of Swords appears reversed, it also suggests you can change your own luck. A former teacher of mine used to recite a well-known saying; “Luck is what happens when preparation meets with opportunity.” Think ahead and prepare for what you are trying to accomplish. Use your resilient wits and good luck will find you.

The Seven of Swords reversed asks that you to pay attention to details.

The thief on the card could indicate the need to review current payment plans, to ensure that you aren’t being robbed by a corporation or even another individual. Upright or reversed, the Seven of Swords asks you to get smarter. Preparation of the details will give you the ability to change your luck and overcome your challenges.

“Passion for learning.”Page of Pentacles (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Page of Pentacles represents the passion you feel for what really interests you.

This can be a goal, a talent, a creative pursuit or a career that you love. To get better at anything, you must work at it. When your interests become “work,” it can be easy to forget why you used to love it. The job to do (and the anxiety to do it well), can soon take the place of the passion. The process of getting better at anything is strewn with mistakes. Errors are your best teachers. If you don’t remind yourself what you love about the work you do, your morale can quickly sink. If you throw in comparing yourself to others, who you think do it “better,” and you’ve got a perfect recipe for anxiety, apathy or avoidance. In order to reclaim your passion, get back to the basics. It’s time to remind yourself what initially made you passionate about this pursuit in the first place!

Why did you choose to go into the work you do?

What stoked your enthusiasm when you were just getting started? Has perfecting your talents become something that gives you more anxiety than joy? How has an area of study enriched your life?

The Page holds up his Pentacle with reverence. It is a symbol of his passion for learning, perfecting and understanding. He lives in a fertile valley in the shade of trees and mountains. However, every image on this card is in its beginning stage. The cluster of trees is not yet a forest. The lone mountain in the distance is not yet a range. The small cultivated garden is hardly an expansive field of crops ready for harvest. These all symbolize the idea of something yet to come. Although the Page of Pentacles is a child of the “Earth element,” he always seems to have his head in the clouds. This kid is going places! His red hat symbolizes the passion he has for the creative ideas he is just getting started with. He is not just a dreamer but also a “doer.” His green tunic represents the abundance that will result from making his ideas tangible successes in the external world.

Sometimes anxiety about doing well or being “perfect,” causes avoidance of the very things that used to bring joy. The Page of Pentacles asks you to remember what ideas imbue you with a sense of passion and excitement. Did your passion make you feel good, or did it help someone? Is it something that highlights your unique brilliance?

The Page of Pentacles symbolizes honing your skills and ideas.

He represents the excitement that accompanies the transformation of ideas into solid reality. This can be done through school, training or personal study. In the case of new goals, this card holds the promise for their realization.

For success to take root, the love for your idea must supersede your anxiety about it.

When the Page of Pentacles represents a person, he symbolizes a precocious younger individual (perhaps a student), who is still undergoing a learning process. His ideas are usually brilliant, and he shows a great potential for future success. The Page of Pentacles is especially talented in the realm of teaching, learning or perfecting. Pages can represent “the young at heart” of any gender.

“Nothing too much.”Temperance (Upright) | Tarot Card

Temperance signifies balance, moderation, and slowing down. This card represents your inner “stress barometer” which notifies you when your mind and body are under too much strain. When Temperance appears, it is time to give your body more of what it needs right now, in order to restore your equilibrium. The card encapsulates finding the right balance between two opposing forces, to restore harmony.

As you connect with the energy of Temperance, take a moment to ask yourself what you truly need at this time. Listen to your inner voice and honor your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. By embracing balance and moderation, you can find inner harmony and make choices that support your overall well-being.

Temperance calls you to step into your power, acknowledge your worthiness, and embrace the limitless potential for growth and happiness that awaits you. Release any self-limiting behaviors or thought patterns, and welcome the opportunity for positive change and personal transformation. By aligning with the energy of Temperance, you can open the door to a renewed life filled with authentic love and soulful choices. The path behind the angel leads to a bright destination, and by nurturing your equilibrium, you too can find a healthier and happier future awaiting you.

Do you listen to your inner needs when you are spread too thin, or do you “power” through, depleting yourself further?

Does your body “act up” when you’re stressed? Do you get strange sensations that make you worry you might have something seriously wrong with you?

The angel on the Temperance card represents your higher self, which knows just how much of anything you can endure. The angel is pouring just the right amount of water from one cup, to replenish the other. This represents your need to replenish what has been depleted. The angel also has one foot on dry land, and the other foot in the stream. This symbolizes that although he is operating in the “real world” (the dry land), he keeps one foot in contact with his intuitive, inner world (the stream). The path behind him leads to a bright destination. If you follow the angel’s example and look after your equilibrium, you will also find a healthier, happier future awaiting you. The Iris flowers calls to mind Iris, the Messenger Goddess. Your body, mind, spirit and the Universe surrounding you is constantly offering messages of how to best heal.

Temperance is sandwiched between the Major Arcana’s most challenging cards: The Hanged man and Death, and the Devil and Tower. It is an oasis stop in the journey through this leg of the journey. Temperance represents a place of self-care and restoration before getting back in the ring. The many Angels that appear in the tarot represent your Higher-Self. The location of Temperance in the Major Arcana symbolizes the need to reconnect with a transcendent, “big-picture” perspective, while amid difficulties. Stressful situations can deplete you quickly. It’s like holding your breath under water and endlessly swimming. The symbol of Temperance can be described as returning to the water’s surface and replenishing yourself with a fresh breath of sweet air. Temperance enables you to go within and return to the surface renewed and revitalized.

Temperance reminds you to listen to your body, quiet your mind, and spend some to come up for air.

You may think that life is just too demanding and busy, and that you don’t have the time for self-care. Many people give all the energy they have and feel strained, stressed and even crazy from burning the candle at both ends. No matter what demands are being placed on you currently, you need to replenish yourself.

Not wanting to disappoint others makes us jump through impossible circles and hoops, attempting to be Superman or Superwoman. All the while we slowly deplete ourselves to a point where we need rescuing! Temperance gently guides you to protect your own health and well-being first. In this way, you will have plenty to share with others.

To restore your balance, what is your body signaling to you that it needs? More water? More rest? Some quiet time? A vacation? A break? Time with your favorite books? A reading?

Wrap yourself in the angel’s wings, and lovingly give your body some attention. The Angel of Temperance is guiding you back toward what you need for balance. Taking the time to restore your equilibrium will ensure that you have an abundance of energy to invest in all the people, goals and improvements that are waiting for you.