February Readings for Every Sign + Tarot Tutorial: “Gods, Goddesses, and Guides in the Cards”

+ History's Mysteries Solved: "The Case of the Recurring Card"

Dear Reader,

The extended version of this month’s tarot and astrology reading for every sign connects each card to your Sun or Rising sign and the astrological changes influencing your sign(s) this month.

These readings can also be used as Relationship Readings or Valentine’s Readings by comparing the reading for your Sun or Rising sign with someone else’s. If you’re a paid subscriber, you are welcome to request a one-of-a-kind, personalised tarot card reading from me in the comments every month.

This article’s tarot tutorial addresses what it means when you keep getting the same tarot card, how you can find Gods, Goddesses, and Guides in the cards, and my experience with Evangelical Christianity in the US.

Next week I’ll be publishing a special Valentine’s tarot reading. Later this month, we’ll get back to political predictions for the 2024 US Elections and World News From the Future!

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Kyra

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Preview February Tarot for Every Sign:

Aries

Aries, the Knight of Swords is goal-oriented and determined. He can sometimes be easily bored, but as long as he doesn’t lose focus he is capable of accomplishing a lot. This Knight could be someone in your life or something you need to do to make progress on a project or reach a goal…

Taurus

Taurus, the Queen of Cups can represent your intuition or an intuitive person in your life. She can be a carer or caring person, or someone who explores or actively uses her psychic abilities. She also might represent a phase in your life when you are ready to feel emotionally connected…

Gemini

In some ways, the King of Swords is opposite to the Queen of Cups above; he seeks to control his emotions and focus on problem-solving with rational thought. He is disciplined and has high expectations of himself and others. You might be calling on the King of Swords to help make a decision, or borrowing from his logic to consider a realistic perspective on a situation that has been capturing your attention…

Cancer

Cancer, you’ve drawn the fourth Royal Court Card in our reading for this week! So far, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini have also turned up as royals so we have a whole court building in this reading!

The King of Pentacles is drawn to the material world. He surrounds himself with prosperity, comfort, and security. If he is in your reading, he can be a reminder of what we can be grateful for in the material world, he might offer a meditation on the benefits of being grounded, or he may indicate that money is about to become an important matter…

Leo

The Three of Cups is a social card depicting a shared celebration. This can be a time of feeling happiness in your work, hobbies, spiritual practise, or spending time with the people you care about. When you draw the Three of Cups, you may be close to connecting or reconnecting with loved ones…

Virgo

Virgo, the Ten of Pentacles can be a card of intergenerational legacies. This card sometimes represents home, as indicated by the coins raining over an estate. Yet heredity or lessons learned from family (whether of origin or chosen) may be perceived as the greater treasure. This card is a reminder of the gift of coming to life in the first place. It may also indicate an opportunity to connect with your culture or share what you have learned, both of which can feel like gifts you receive even as you give them. In some readings, this card may indicate other forms of material legacy…

Libra

Libra, the Six of Cups carries themes of familiarity, nostalgia, reminiscing with an old friend, family memories, or one’s (or one of one’s) hometown(s). The figures in a village share a flower in a cup, signifying comfort and shared history from having lived on the same land from whence the flowers in these cups grew. How does history, whether personal, shared, or as a subject, inspire you now? Who from your past do you seek to find peace with or reconnect to?…

Scorpio

The Justice card can represent the truth coming to light, Scorpio. It may be about a person or organisation that is held accountable for its action, or simply discovering more about a situation that was previously hidden. More might be revealed or realised when this card shows up in a reading. It is also about justice itself, or at least the pursuit or theme of fairness, as indicated by the scales held by this confident judge and king…

Sagittarius

The Ace of Swords is a card of the mind, Sagittarius, and as an Ace, it may indicate a new idea or a rebranding of an old one. This can be a card of insights, revelations, and intuitions. The hand holding the sword and emerging from a cloud can mean an idea will come from a divinely inspired place, or clarity will be bestowed upon you. You may even experience a breakthrough at this time…

Capricorn

You are the 5th royal reading in our 12-card spread for all the signs, Capricorn! When the Queen of Swords shows up in your reading, she may highlight objectivity, clarity of thought, and keen perception. Almost nothing escapes her notice. She may be critical at times, but as long as the card is upright, that criticism is in the pursuit of truth. She aims to be impartial and can provide you with guidance. Your inner Queen of Swords might be activated when you draw her in a reading. This also could be a time when you are setting boundaries…

Aquarius

Aquarius, The World card represents a major expansion, whether in consciousness or material exploration. She and her four companions can bring you a feeling of fulfillment, completion, or connection with the beings of the world. These beings may represent different interests or aspects of her psyche that are being given a chance to come to light all at once in her physical world.

The wands she holds are reminiscent of The Magician card. In The World card, these magic wands can also be like candles that shed light on the different parts of who she is. If her talents have been hidden, she can finally be seen and appreciated, perhaps even on a world stage. This could happen in actuality or, at least at first, through meditative journeys.

Perhaps she brings you a deeper understanding of how your talents and skills, once seemingly disjointed, are fortuitously connected. Sometimes abilities aren’t congruent with circumstances. However, The World card conspires to bring you the circumstances you need for self-expression. She can indicate success is on the way, or in the process of happening even now…

Pisces

Pisces, the 5 of Swords can bring a stressful situation to light in a way that helps you navigate this challenge. The figures in the background dropped their swords and turned their backs on the main figure. The figure in the foreground watches as they seem to walk away.

If something isn’t working the way you planned, there may be a part of that situation beyond your control.

However, the figure in the foreground still holds the majority (3) of the 5 swords. In those swords is what he can control: what is within his reach, namely himself. Those qualities can be described as his attitudes, behaviours, and choices (ABC’s) about the situation.

Instead of looking at the swords on the ground that the other figures have dropped (or that were wrestled from them), the figure in the foreground calmly keeps to his remaining swords, confidently and smilingly ready to make a change and move to a better place. That move will be a journey through the waters in the background and is the story we see in the next card in the series, the 6 of Swords…

Article Includes:

Tarot-Astro Predictions

“Extended Tarot Readings for Every Sign”

Tarot Tutorials: History’s Mysteries Solved!

“The Case of the Recurring Card”

If you are like me, your childhood included an attempt to read every book you could find from the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. If you’re also interested in psychic readings, as I know most of you who read these posts are, you probably have a proclivity for psychic detective stories. And if you have any planets in Scorpio in your natal chart, that interest in mysteries and detective stories might be further amplified.

Source: https://www.amazon.ca/Nancy-Drew-02-Hidden-Staircase/dp/0448095025

Tarot card readings can feel like an episode of a detective show starring you, the reader, the person you are reading for (the querent), and an extended ensemble of characters from the spirit world. As a reader, you are given clues in the cards and through your psychic senses from helpers in the spirit world. Those clues can be…

“Finding Gods, Goddesses, and Guides in the Cards”

When the Court Cards or figures in other cards don’t represent someone in our lives, they may represent an aspect of ourselves, but we can also read them as deities. Cards with what appear to be human figures…

You have probably seen tarot decks based on themes of Gods and Goddesses. I like being able to find them in more traditional decks that are already rich in meaning because it adds a layer to the interpretation. Knowing where to find the Gods also means we might encounter them more often…

“Cards, Religions, and Evangelical Christians”

A little-known fact about me is that I had in-laws (and family of origin) who were Evangelical Christians in the U.S….

“The Dual Legacy of Doreen Virtue”

Some paradoxically find a way to integrate Evangelical Christianity with tarot card readings. Others, like Doreen Virtue, went from writing self-help spiritual books and prolifically producing oracle cards to being baptised…What, if anything, does her conversion mean for her cards, books, and legacy? Do you still consult…

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Tarot Tutorials: History’s Mysteries Solved!

Tarot card readings can feel like an episode of a detective show starring you, the reader, the person you are reading for (the querent), and an extended ensemble of characters from the spirit world. As a reader, you are given clues in the cards and through your extrasensory perception from helpers in the spirit world. Those clues can be interpreted by you and confirmed by the querent. If there are missing pieces to the story, you might draw more cards. Each card is like another puzzle piece, telling a story about different times and places.

Have you ever given or received a reading where you continued to shuffle the cards to get more information about a question or topic, or reshuffled about another topic, only to keep drawing the same card? This can be exasperating or exciting, depending on how little or how much you want the message that card is trying to tell you.

What does it mean when the same card keeps coming up in readings? Does that indicate a problem, a good sign, or something else?

We’ll explore this topic of repetitive tarot messages and clues in today’s episode of:

“The Case of the Recurring Card”

I hope to talk more about this subject again, but for now…what might it mean when a card keeps coming up in a single reading or reading after reading?

In my experience, this could be for one of many reasons. Sometimes I’m happier being in denial than facing reality. If I’m reading my cards and not interested in hearing the message a card is trying to convey to me, that card will sort of playfully howl at me by showing up again and again, no matter how many times I shuffle. That’s when I may question if I need to listen more closely to the message. Or if I’m enjoying my denial, I might not question it at all and just ignore the signs!

Of course, this only applies when I’m giving a reading to myself. When the reading is for someone else, it’s easier to be objective.

Other times, I may be giving a reading to someone else and the card shows up again. Yet in this case, the same card is being drawn as an answer to different questions. Why would that be?

This is one of the wonderful ways that the cards can work. They may be trying to us that the same issue is a factor in more than one area of our lives. This is good news, as taking care of that issue could solve more than one problem.

Sometimes that card will appear in reading after reading, perhaps days or weeks later. This can mean the theme of that card still calls to you to be heard. If you look more deeply into its meaning, you are more likely to find the answer or solution you seek.

For instance, if I keep getting The Sun card during a time when I’m seeking more brightness in my life, it is a reminder that happiness is around the corner…or maybe it is already here, but I just don’t see it yet. The Sun shows me something hopeful in material form that I can’t yet see internally, and in that way, a tarot card can act as an instigator for facilitating manifestation. They are our helpers!

“Finding Gods, Goddesses, and Guides in the Cards”

I find that the “case of the recurring card” can be a joyful phenomenon. Each card is an expression of language and can connect us with a feeling, concept, or person.

When the Court Cards or figures in other cards don’t represent someone in our lives, they may represent an aspect of ourselves, but we can also read them as deities. Cards with what appear to be human figures can be consulted like the priests or priestesses of ancient times who connected people with Gods and Goddesses for messages.

There may be spirit guides involved in your reading, whether your own or those of the person you are reading. Have you ever sometimes sensed the presence of a third, unseen party in your reading?

Spirit guides can also be seen in the cards. They might appear as one of the figures in any of the cards that have humans or other beings. Some of the most obvious guides are the form of The Hierophant, who is a Priest, and the High Priestess.

Since their function is to be spiritual guides, I think of each of these cards as a third entity entering into the reading, ready to confer wisdom to all who seek their advice.

There also might be qualities in the imagery descriptions of the cards themselves that mirror polytheistic Gods of many religions. Some will pray for guidance before beginning a reading, whether from guides or Gods. I say prayers before beginning readings, and one of those prayers sets an intention to invoke whatever and whoever can be of help to the person I am reading.

How will you know if there is a God or Goddess in one of your cards? My experience has been that the more I study mythology, the more I make connections between the qualities of the Gods and the descriptions of the Court Cards. When you become familiar with Gods of different religions and myths, you’ll naturally make associations between them and the cards. If you’re interested in mythology, Joseph Campbell might be a place to connect with those stories in a secular way.

I thought I was coming up with this concept of finding Gods in the cards on my own but I Googled it and alas, there are guides to the Gods in the cards! This is good news for me and you, as some of the work has already been done! There are blog posts that make associations between Gods of various cultures and Rider-Waite or Smith-Waite tarot cards. I find that adding mythology or Gods to tarot interpretations can be a fun way to deepen a reading.

This doesn’t discredit monotheistic interpretations, as expressions of one higher power or one Creator can also be found in some of the cards, especially throughout the Major Arcana.

One of the shortcuts to learning about Gods and Goddesses in the cards is to follow the four suits. There are qualities in the Cups (Water Signs) that may bring Aphrodite to mind, such as the Queen of Cups:

Swords can be associated with the mind, and therefore the Queen of Swords may be associated with Goddesses like Athena:

Wands are related to Fire Signs, so they may be warriors like Freyja, Vesta, or Brigid. She can be seen in the Queen of Wands:

An Earth Sign Pentacle card can connect us with Earth Gods and Goddesses, such as Tara, Demeter, or Gaia. Look for her in the Queen of Pentacles:

So how would this search for the Gods in the cards work in a tarot reading? The how is simple: mention an association between a God or Goddess and the figure in the card you are reading when you notice it. Perhaps the parallel myth or story of a God will be of benefit to the querent’s situation.

And when would you mention an interconnection between a tarot card and a God, Goddess, or mythological character?

In terms of when to bring up a God or Goddess, I find it is only necessary to bring up the association when it will be helpful to the person I am reading. Anything on any topic that is not helpful to them should be left out. The best use of the cards is to help the person you are reading. Perhaps by extension, you will also help others in their life. Everything that is mentioned should be of service to that person, and never for our gain as readers. The moment the reading becomes selfish or self-serving is exactly when it stops working. Ego compromises accuracy. Therefore, selfishness or self-seeking has the opposite of the intended effect!

You have probably seen tarot decks that are built around themes of Gods and Goddesses. I like being able to find them in more traditional decks that are already rich in meaning because it adds a layer to the interpretation. Knowing where to find the Gods also means we might encounter them more often.

“Cards, Religions, and Evangelical Christians”

I also take into consideration the belief system of the person I am reading. If they worship a monotheistic God, I intend to respect that. I read for people of all religions or none, for people from various Indigenous backgrounds, and agnostics and atheists. The readings still work, whether you have a religious belief system, more than one system, or none at all. I’ve read for some Evangelical Christians in the U.S. and the readings work for them, too, even though that organisation largely discourages readings. Some of these querents weren’t sure at first if getting a reading would be okay. It’s not for me to decide what another person should believe, and I don’t judge them for their religion.

A little-known fact about me is that I had in-laws (and even some family who weren’t in-laws) who were Evangelical Christians in the U.S. I no longer do, but for many years I did. I didn’t talk about it much because I was embarrassed to be associated with that organisation. I never practised that religion and was skeptical about it, but now I’m embarrassed that I was embarrassed! It isn’t personal when a family member changes their religion, even if the entire family except for you does. If you have a personal history like this, it’s nothing to be ashamed of, whether it was in your family or if it was you who was part of a religion you no longer believe in. It’s all a part of the journey that got you to where you are. And the variety probably makes your story even more compelling.

Perhaps this aspect of my family history is why I could be accepting of Evangelicals who came to me for tarot card readings. They found something that worked for them in that religious organisation, based on the needs of their lives at the time and the organisations that were local or accessible to them. That doesn’t mean I’m not critical of the religion itself. I am very critical of its shortcomings, especially leaders of megachurches who seem to be in it mainly for the money. There is a difference between spiritual practitioners making a living so they can be free to practise their art and someone who seeks to enrich themselves more than to help others.

I would not bring up Gods and Goddesses in someone’s reading if they profess to be monotheistic because that does not align with their beliefs. It wouldn’t serve a purpose, and my purpose as a reader is not to challenge someone’s religious choices. Whether or not a person’s religious community advocates for tarot readings, people should be able to come to you for help and know that the readings will be both private and confidential. This allows people to get what they need from the cards and share only with you without fear of reprisal or exclusion from their families or communities.

You may be wondering how I ended up becoming a psychic tarot card reader when I had Evangelical Christians in my family. Well, it wasn’t any great feat on my part. I didn’t have to overcome any indoctrination because it didn’t happen until my 20s. While I was raised to learn about many religions, and I am ethnically and culturally half Jewish, I was trusted to find a belief system of my own, or none at all if I preferred.

I’ve mentioned this before but it’s important to have this conversation, especially in these times when so much of the world is seeking to learn about our tiny community. There are only about 15 million of us surviving in the world, and of those tribes, I am a member of the smallest. My father told me that our ancestors thousands of years ago were temple musicians and were given priestly and other ritual temple duties. More specifically, he told me that we are descended from Aaron, the first High Priest of Israel (and spiritual advisor to Moses). Many men in our family continued to be named Aaron, including my great-grandfather. Part of what I do during readings is funneled through the cards but most of it comes from the ancient and shamanic traditions that my father and grandmother passed down to me.

There are about 500,000 of our surviving members worldwide who are descended from the Tribe of Levi (males are called ‘Levites’ and females are ‘bat Levi’). There are only about 12,000 of us in Canada, where I currently live. One of the descendants and members of the Tribe of Levi is Naama Levy, the 19-year-old woman who was brutally assaulted and kidnapped on October 7th and is still held captive in Gaza.

There’s a theory that the reason for us being such a small tribe is possibly due to persecution. The primary tribal function of the Levites and Bat Levis was spiritual. It’s part of the dark side of human nature that people will attack what they don’t understand. Despite the repeated attempts to kill off our tribe, and all the tribes of Judea, my ancestors managed to pass on tribal traditions to me that originated in those temples several thousand years ago and developed throughout our exile in Germany and Eastern Europe.

Judaism is an Indigenous culture, an ancient civilisation, and an ethnicity. The religion is something that comes from ancient traditions going back thousands of years. There are Jews who don’t practise the religion. And some people convert to Judaism but didn’t inherit the ethnicity. They are all still Jews. Jews are a tribe, so what it means to be a Jew is a tribal matter. As with other tribes, it is up to the Jews to decide what that means and not people outside of the tribe. Are Indigenous traditions and rituals always considered to be a religion? When does a religion become a tradition? Perhaps that’s a discussion for another time. I’ve somehow taken you on a tangential timeline, tracing backwards from contemporary born-again Christianity to ancient Judaism. Now let’s go forward to the present again and talk about Doreen Virtue!

“The Dual Legacy of Doreen Virtue”

Some paradoxically find a way to integrate Evangelical Christianity with tarot card readings. Others, like Doreen Virtue, went from writing self-help spiritual books and prolifically producing oracle cards to being baptised as a born-again Christian. While I do not want to judge anyone for their religion, her radical change from self-help guru to born-again Christianity was bound to be commented on and is something I’ve written and wondered about in a previous post. It brings up some interesting questions about the meaning of an author’s work over time. What, if anything, does her conversion mean for her cards, books, and legacy? Do you still consult with her cards? Does this change in her life invalidate her former work? Can we appreciate someone’s tarot cards and written works from a period in their lives that they no longer identify with? And how do we approach the criticism of works from an author’s earlier life after they undergo a religious conversion or even cognitive change?

Perhaps those are questions to investigate in another post, as I want to get to the main purpose of this article: your monthly tarot card and astrology readings!

Tarot-Astro Predictions

February Tarot Readings for Every Sign

Aries

Aries, the Knight of Swords can ignite (igknight?) your ambition. This knight can be action-oriented about plans or verbally engaging in debates. A theme of this card is assertiveness. Sometimes the Knight of Swords is a reminder that it’s okay to be assertive about a goal you want to achieve, while still being flexible about the outcome. Since the swords represent the life of the intellect, these actions will begin with clear ideas. If the action involves communication, this could be a sign of upcoming discussions or group connections that involve vocalising opinions and ideas in a public forum.

True Node in Aries is conjunct Chiron in Aries on February 19th. The Knight of Swords in combination with astrology for this month indicates that you have the power to reframe the past by adopting a positive perspective with your mind (the sword), whether on your own or with a helper…as long as you are ready and committed to making that happen.

The New Moon in Aquarius on February 9th will give you a respite from this ambition, so it’s a good time to connect with friends or groups, whether in person or online. Towards the end of the month, the energy of the Knight of Swords may slow down. At this time, you may find a personal or spiritual retreat (even if it is a retreat within your own home) to be of benefit as you replenish and recharge your energy.

Taurus

Taurus, the Queen of Cups can represent your nurturing side, whether that is directed towards others or expressed as self-care. She is someone who pays attention to her emotions, as her toe is dipped in the waters of life that shift as emotions change. She can be creative or compassionate. When she comes up in a reading, something emotional might be unclear. There could be missing information. Yet through it all, psychic powers or intuitive feelings may guide you, even as she gazes at the mysterious cup, perhaps seeking guidance or inspiration as you do in the cards. She seems to trust her intuition.

The Queen is surrounded by angels on her throne and despite appearing to be on her own in the card, she is never alone. She is being watched over by these angels and always anchored by the ocean which connects many lands. The Taurean part of the card is in the rocks on the beach that ground her feet. Even when she is lost in feelings or connecting to other worlds through the vast sea, there is a part of her that returns to share those cosmic mysteries and adventures with those who dwell more often on land.

The New Moon in Aquarius on February 9th might bring a surprise or unusual event. It may seem that things are moving forwards even as they’re moving backwards, as in the adage, “two steps forward, one step back”. Yet any setback will be temporary. Uranus continues Direct in Taurus this month, and we have a First Quarter Moon in Taurus on February 16th. When the Queen of Cups coincides with these astrological shifts, you may have an opportunity to benefit from integrating intuition, inspiration, or imagination with a new, unique relationship to the land, or a venture that is close to what you consider home.

When Mars enters Aquarius on February 13th, you could see some progress in areas of your career, volunteer work, or studies, especially if you bring something unique or unusual to your efforts. The inspiration that the Queen of Cups offers can benefit you from February 13th through March 22nd, when Mars enters Pisces. Considering that Venus is your ruling planet, Venus moving into Aquarius on February 16th may be beneficial to your social life and career or volunteer work.

Gemini

As a Gemini, the Suit of Swords connects with your Air Sign. This King makes decisions based on intellectual rationale. Unlike the Queen of Cups, he does not make plans as a result of his emotions. To him, feelings aren’t facts. He refrains from concluding if he doesn’t know all the facts. If this describes you or someone in your life, integrity will foster long-term credibility. The King of Swords seeks the absolute truth and will communicate what he objectively and scientifically observes, even if it isn’t comfortable for everyone to hear. Rather than indulge in imagination, he will continue to seek answers through research and experimentation.

The image in the card is male but can refer to any gender as the Court Cards are also capable of representing an inner aspect of one’s psyche.

In some ways, his rationality makes him similar to an innovator from the 18th-century Enlightenment movement. He can be a scientist, doctor, researcher, non-fiction writer, or simply a rational thinker who uses logic first and foremost in decision-making. In your own life, he encourages checking all the facts before deciding on a conclusion. This analytical process ends up being comforting, as reality can be better than some of the things we imagine. Reality and truth also give us a way to move forward, let go of imagined or projected worries, and put energy into the things we can control.

The Aquarian planetary developments of this month in connection with your own Air Sign, in addition to the Air Sign association with the King of Swords, will make you especially lucky in areas to do with writing, public speaking, podcasting, broadcasting, social media, or vocal activism. Vesta will be Direct in Gemini February 8th, possibly prompting a journey of research about health or science, and ultimately offering an opening to connect with others who share a similar interest in the pursuit of truth.

Cancer

When you draw the King of Pentacles card, Cancer, this can be a call to enjoy being in the moment, to appreciate your success, or to focus on abundance. If you’re seeking more prosperity, now is a time when you can visualise how that would look and feel for you, while strategising new ways to make it happen by taking small actions, day by day, in the material world. This can be as tiny (yet significant) an act of self-care, or as big as envisioning or taking small actions towards a business plan.

How does the King of Pentacles intersect with Cancer as a Sun or Rising sign? This card empowers your natural abilities to connect with home, heritage, family, or history. You may have good luck in more than one of these areas when it comes to the abundance at the centre of this card’s offerings, as long as you consult with experts to get the most out of creating the life you want.

This month could bring a resolution or something moving forward in your business, especially after February 13th when Mars enters Aquarius. While money may be a focus this month, some financial considerations may be more of a private matter for now, as the King sits alone on his throne with no other figures in the card. This is in contrast to the Ten of Pentacles, where money matters are discussed and shared in the family, at a community meeting, or in a business meeting setting. That sharing stage may be delayed for discussion at another time. There is a time and place for bringing up sensitive topics, so work out what works for you, with whom, and when.

The King of Pentacles can bring a Cancer Sun or Rising sign (or stellium) the gifts of keeping you connected to beloved traditions, or helping others to understand and appreciate the benefits of learning about personal or world history. While Cancer may be patriotic or nostalgic (depending on how many factors you have in your chart and to what degrees), the King of Pentacles brings the gift of expanding your resources beyond the local and into something more universal. This can happen if that is ultimately what will be to your highest benefit and for the greatest good of the many people whose lives you touch.

Leo

The Three of Cups is a card that is just about as friendly as you are, Leo. Lifting their arms as they raise their cups, the women seem to be symbolically lifting each other up. They look as if they are about to clink glasses as a way to initiate the celebration of something joyful. This can be a card of deep friendship, or collaborating on an emotionally-themed project.

Your support and compassion might mean the world to someone right now. The kindness or smile you extend to someone might be the only kind gesture or acknowledgment they receive that day. Your bright spirit and warmth influence the world and are passed on in ways you can’t always see. The giving has a deeper meaning than receiving for the figures in this card, yet you can see that they are all giving and receiving at once, which raises their mutual joy even as they raise their glasses to celebrate this connection.

While the Suit of Cups relates to Water signs, there is a Leoinine aspect to the Three of Cups. Its social and joyful image is reflective of your sign. When you get this card, the youthful awe and gratitude you may already naturally be experiencing is compounded by the gifts of these three cups. Imagine that each cup is something you feel grateful for. An exercise of feeling gratitude can bring you more to be grateful for. Gratefulness begets more gifts. In other words, gratitude is an expansive force and the practise of it will bring increased positivity into your mind and throughout your life.

In February, surprises from Uranus may mean that the truth could come to light about someone you work or partner with professionally. While this news may come as a shock, you are finding out for a reason, and that knowledge will serve a higher purpose for you in the long run. This one possible incident related to the New Moon in Aquarius is aside from other professional or possibly romantic connections, which look positive as Venus moves into Aquarius and lights up your Seventh House of contracts and relationships.

Virgo

What kind of contribution would you like to be making in the world right now? As a Virgo, the service-oriented aspect of the Ten of Pentacles may appeal to you. This card has an eye on long-term success and what we do now that continues to be helpful to others later.

The older family member in the foreground who wears a cloak that looks like the King of Pentacles, the couple in the middle of the card covered by an awning that has scales and replicated images of the castle itself, the castle in the background, the child, and the dogs convey a group portrait of connection, security, satisfaction, and a solid place in the world. The older man in this story has planted trees on the estate that he may never see grow to produce shade, but what he has planted will still provide shelter for future generations.

When you get this card, you may find fulfillment in community, family, or tradition right now. You also may be working on creating something stable or meaningful that can sustain you in a lasting way.

We have a Full Moon in Virgo coming up February 24th, which may highlight an opportunity to look into improving your health with the help of a medical or healthcare practitioner. Combined with this card, there is an eye on health and wellness as a foundation for building long-term resources. Health is the foundation of all other things, and with it so much else becomes possible. The importance of health, science, and medicine is a cornerstone for Virgos, especially if you have a stellium in this sign.

Libra

The Six of Cups illustrates an image of familiar connection, Libra, and you are one to maintain those connections with your charm, love of harmony, and memorable friendliness. This card calls to mind innocence, playfulness, and the gift of seeing and sharing the world with childlike awe. It is a gentle and sweet card about gestures of adoration and friendship that continue to bring us the joy of memories even as we are carried into the future. The Six of Cups can also indicate revisiting old, familiar places, whether through reminiscence or actual travel.

I love that the Six of Cups also represents the study of history, and how honouring the past can give us a more balanced perspective on the present. When you draw this card, it can be like a meditation on the exultation that comes from nostalgia. It’s also about the emotionally healing power of unconditional love—whether you are the one giving or receiving those feelings. Like the figure in the card offering a flower in a golden chalice to a dear friend, the Six of Cups represents giving without expecting anything in return.

Astrologically, Venus will be conjunct with Mars in Aquarius on February 16th, and this could be an auspicious time for you romantically, or for spending time on activities you are passionate about.

Partnership is central in the sign of Libra, so when you get this card you are being given a gift of reconnecting with people from the past who you still feel connected to. Because of your ability to place harmony above righteousness, you may find this is a powerful card for you. You could be either of the characters in this card, whether you are the one giving or receiving deep, lasting, and genuine spiritual gifts or emotional gestures.

Scorpio

Justice is a card of fairness, or at least the pursuit of that ideal. It can be about cause and effect, the consequences of an action, or sometimes literally about the law. It may also point to our inner moral compass and how that is guiding us to make decisions that are in the greatest interest of everyone concerned. At this time, you may be connecting to people in life who are as honest as you are, or seeking the company of those who have the utmost integrity. The Justice card carries the sword of righteousness and the scales of balance, seeking to act fairly while considering what is right and just.

As a Scorpio, the Justice card may appeal to your sense of karmic balance, responsibility, or duty. This card is a reminder that there are cosmic forces at work that don’t always require your intervention. This is a good thing as it gives you more time in your day to focus on what you can control, or it might alleviate stress to know that things are being taken care of behind the scenes in ways we can’t always foresee.

There could be a legal or contractual focus with something to do with the home, or a surprise in a contract that causes it to be rewritten. Look for the fine print before signing. Consult with experts before finalising contracts. Delays can prove beneficial and may be there for your protection. A delay may also bring about the greater or major justice highlighted by this Major Arcana card.

The Justice card combined with the power and property-related aspects of Scorpio can sometimes bring you the gift of either handing over a matter to those who are experts or, if the matter isn’t urgent, giving things more time and space. This is a card about not only equality but also the gifts of the passage of time. In the meantime, this card gives you permission to put the focus back on yourself and enjoy the small moments of being in the moment throughout the day. If the matter isn’t urgent, the bigger picture will come into focus at another time. If there is urgency or an upcoming deadline, seek expertise and follow the best available guidance.

Venus will be conjunct with Mars in Aquarius on February 16th, and this could be an auspicious time for you romantically, or for spending time on activities you are passionate about.

Sagittarius

The Ace of Swords is a card that is crowned and beset with wreaths. There is the seed of victory and possible success in the new idea, concept, or creative venture it represents.

Pallas enters Sagittarius on February 6th. Your curiosity and warmth are giving you an opening to channel moments of inspiration while also having your ideas heard. If you have been waiting for a breakthrough or clarity, the Ace of Swords may signal that one or the other is on the way.

This is a month when you can make progress in your career, boosted by an abundance of compatible Aquarian energy. Your forward-thinking thoughts and ideas may be more heard at this time, especially if they are ahead of their time. Later this month, you may be given an award or recognition or possibly hear about an offer that could provide supplemental income.

The Ace of Swords overlaps with the intellectual or even academic pursuits of a Sagittarian. This can be about a new approach to education, publications, or brainstorming a concept. This card can signify something as small as reading a new author or as significant as coming up with a creative idea that culminates in a travel or business plan.

Capricorn

The Queen of Swords may represent a wise older woman or inner wisdom. She makes decisions and judgments with objectivity and based on wisdom gained from experience. Perhaps you may seek an opinion from her. She is a leader who is driven by sound judgment. Alternatively, relying on logic can be helpful now.

Ceres enters Capricorn February 7th. This can be a period when duty and reliability come to the forefront, but it can also be a nourishing time for your mind. This is an ideal period for learning a new skill, picking up a long-neglected but also long-loved hobby, or immersing yourself in the study of something that inspires and excites you.

This card intersects with the sign Capricorn in its emphasis on social ambitions or career status. According to the Queen of Swords, your consistency and responsibility will help you to get ahead right now. The key to making this success happen in a lasting way is to supplement your methodical and managerial abilities (the Queen of Swords) with authentic respect and compassion towards everyone you meet along the way. The Queen of Swords is a bright, perceptive woman, and you have the abilities you need to carry you forward into the next phase of your career or, if you are retired, pursuing a higher purpose that brings fulfillment to you and those you care about most.

The World card prompts the question, “What does wholeness mean to you?” That answer will differ from one person to another, and possibly during different times in your life. As an Aquarius, part of the wholeness you seek might relate to connectedness—whether to groups, shared principles, or something more personal. When you draw this card in a reading, there may be a lot to feel grateful for. You might be overcome with a sudden feeling of love for all beings. You may have a meditative revelation about the unification that connects us all.

On a practical level, you might be reaching or looking towards a milestone or accomplishment in your life. However you connect to this card, there is a feeling of completion on the horizon that has the potential to spark great happiness.

Mercury enters Aquarius February 5th and there is a New Moon in Aquarius February 9th. That is a lot of Aquarian energy directed into and emanating from your life, especially in addition to the Sun and Pluto, and considering what else is on the way for your sign next week when Venus moves into Aquarius on February 16th.

The New Moon in Aquarius on February 9th may bring a surprise or unusual event, possibly related to your home or an area close to home. It may seem that things are moving forwards even as they’re moving backwards, as in the adage, “two steps forward, one step back”. Altogether, you are making progress in the grand scheme of things, even if that advancement isn’t apparent quite yet.

When Mars enters Aquarius on February 13th, you could see some progress in areas of your career, volunteer ventures, or studies, especially if you bring something unique or unusual to the work. The inspiration that the Queen of Cups offers can benefit you from that time through March 22nd when Mars enters Pisces.

Venus will be conjunct with Mars in Aquarius on February 16th. This could be an especially auspicious time for you romantically, or for spending time on activities you are passionate about. Mars in Aquarius can make you especially attractive and magnetic to others right now. Venus will remain in Aquarius until March 11th, which can heighten the creative and loving energy in your life.

The Major Arcana World is a major acknowledgment of your ability to connect with groups, clubs, or societies. As we move into Pisces season later this month and into March, you may find that the groups you want to connect to will be more aligned with your spiritual interests or higher purpose.

Pisces

Pisces, if you’ve recently been faced with a conflict, this image can give you an insight into the bigger picture. Whatever you may have encountered, those who disagreed or argued with you are stepping out of the picture. They are walking away and eventually will no longer be within the frame of this card. This means that the issue won’t remain the same forever.

If someone has been trying to use their power to intimidate or even bully you or someone close to you, this card assures that there is an option to pull back and take care of yourself or even call in help if needed. If this has already happened, or if you are helping someone who is going through this, you are being congratulated for your ability to stand up for yourself and others by calling in courage and protection. After a period of stress, you may now be seeking healing or recovery, whether physically or emotionally.

The Sun enters Pisces February 18th and Mercury moves into Pisces February 23rd. With the Sun and Mercury in alignment with Neptune in Pisces, you can have an empowering and imaginatively inspiring birthday season later this month and into March. You’re moving into a time when what you want may become more clear to you. When Mars enters Aquarius on February 13th, you could see some progress in areas of your career, volunteer work, or studies, especially if you bring something unique or unusual to the work. The inspiration that the Queen of Cups offers can benefit you from that time through March 22nd when Mars enters Pisces.

The 5 of Swords brings a gift: who and what you want in your life the most may be coming into focus as the hidden truth (Pisces) rises to the surface of the Neptunian ocean during your astrological season. Considering the alignment of these planets in Pisces, meditation will be especially beneficial for you now. Connecting or reconnecting with family or an old friend might also bring some peace your way this month.

This also could be a time for communicating about or connecting with others in a positive way regarding the continuing growth of your spiritual path, whether as a practitioner or teacher.

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