Your Weekly Tarot Card Reading Wants You to Make a Wish

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Our resident tarot expert Kerry Ward breaks down what’s in the cards for you this week.ou don't need to know the difference between a three-card and a Celtic cross spread to get the most out of a tarot card reading. All you need: your Sun sign! Here's what I do: Shuffle my tarot deck and pull out the cards in order from Aries to Pisces, plus one general card for everyone so that you can get specific advice around your personality. Let’s go!

A GENERAL CARD FOR EVERYONE: NINE OF CUPS

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Photo credit: Getty/Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

Make a wish, my friends, because the Nine of Cups is a genuine dream-come-true card. What will it be? The trick here is to choose something heartfelt and aspirational. The higher you aim, the better. Clarify your ambition, and then make moves in its direction. The universe is watching, ready to help you out.

ARIES: KING OF WANDS

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

Travel, adventure, and bold moves are the ingredients of your week ahead, Aries. You're the risk-taking type, so that's just fine with you. The King of Wands brings opportunity, spontaneity, and fortune into your world—you just have to be brave and confident enough act on it. You got this.

TAURUS: SEVEN OF COINS

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

You’ve been wondering about changing directions for a while, but you haven't made your mind up. Now, the Seven of Coins marks a point where you should make some decisions about your future. The point of reaching a crossroads is to change course. When in doubt, opt for something new and different. I know you don’t like letting go, but believe me, better opportunities lie ahead.

GEMINI: EIGHT OF CUPS

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Photo credit: Raydene Salinas Hansen/Rider-Waite deck

No one likes acknowledging disappointment. The Eight of Cups indicates that it's time to do so this week, Gemini, but try to be positive. I promise that this is only a brief setback, and one that brings a valuable lesson. Bigger and better openings lie ahead, and the sooner you write this one off, the faster you'll move towards them. No regrets.

CANCER: NINE OF COINS

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Photo credit: Raydene Salinas Hansen/Rider-Waite deck

Security and stability are absolutely critical to you, Cancer. You like to know where all your material assets are (money, home, possessions, investments, etc). The Nine of Coins sees you surveying your resources this week, with the goal of making secure decisions about your future. You’re aiming for security, comfort, and even luxury. You know these rewards come from long-term planning and hard work, and you’re ready for it.

LEO: TEN OF SWORDS

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

Whatever situation is causing you stress and pain, this is the right time to run away from it! The Ten of Swords is a powerful ~cutting~ card and it comes to give you the strength and determination to withdraw and take back your power. Some fights aren’t worth winning, and this is one of those. It’s a draining and difficult, maybe even toxic, scenario, and you don’t belong in it. Get out now.

VIRGO: TEMPERANCE

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

Temperance brings balance and harmony to your psyche, so whatever you feel you’ve been over- (or under-) doing recently, it's time to recalibrate. Finding a ~new normal~ after some sort of extreme is always a relief. Take it easy this week. Look for simple ways to recharge your energy. Don’t overload your schedule. Don’t put pressure on yourself. Chill. It's time for a new normal.

LIBRA: THE HIEROPHANT

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

You want to join in with something bigger than you, something you truly believe in. This could be a spiritual, personal, community, or global calling, but it’s an organization or group rather than just you and someone else. The Hierophant is about our ~place~ in the hierarchy and working with others for the greater good to find peace and satisfaction. You have so much to offer, Libra, so go find your clique.

SCORPIO: THE SUN

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Photo credit: Raydene Salinas Hansen/Rider-Waite deck

The tarot’s most positive card is The Sun, a bringer of joy, prosperity, love, and success. It’s as if you’re standing on the doorstep of a ~better life~, and the key to this door is confidence (which you’ve got). Summon up your courage and take the step through it, make a bold leap, and take a chance. You are so close to something that can unlock a happiness and rewards. You can make it happen this week. Be bold!

SAGITTARIUS: THE FOOL

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

New beginnings are always exciting and interesting. You like to turn the page and start anew with everything ahead of you, and nothing but enthusiasm and optimism to fuel your way. The Fool is the first card of the tarot and a strong omen that this week is all about new beginnings. Whatever you have been thinking of starting, do it now. Set off with high hopes, Sag, and enjoy initiating your new endeavors.

CAPRICORN: EIGHT OF COINS

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Photo credit: Rider-Waite deck/Raydene Salinas Hansen

No one works harder than a Capricorn, and the Eight of Coins reinforces that truth this week. Keep going, Cap, and don't give up. Although this task has become demanding and complicated, the rewards are significant and worthwhile. You will be so satisfied when you’ve finished this. And you’re not that far off now. Avoid distraction, and keep going.

AQUARIUS: THE EMPEROR

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Photo credit: Raydene Salinas Hansen/Rider-Waite deck

The Emperor reminds me of you, Aquarius, because you're very resolute, forthright, and strong when it comes to asserting your truth. Those confident attributes will be in full effect this week because you’re pushing your own agenda. Sometimes we have to take a more dominant stance, and this is one of those times. Take control. Make things happen. Assert your authority. People will listen, because you’re respected and liked.

PISCES: QUEEN OF CUPS

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Photo credit: Raydene Salinas Hansen/Rider-Waite deck

The Queen of Cups brings you an emotional week ahead, but in a good way. Instead of comforting or caring for others, you are bringing your powerful empathy and intuitive skills to your own needs. You're indulging in soothing habits so you can recharge emotionally. Mediate, ruminate, and relax. Ahh.


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