You 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!
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A GENERAL CARD FOR EVERYONE: FOUR OF PENTACLES
We owe it to ourselves to step away from negative situations, toxicity, and dead ends. Get out of commitments that take you nowhere. The Four of Pentacles shows that it’s time to shake things up, let anything that's past its sell-by date go, and create space for new energy. This is a week of release and redemption.
ARIES: FIVE OF CUPS
Don’t be sad, Aries! Try not to dwell on what's been lost. Instead, celebrate that you’re still here, fighting ahead. You've got new opportunities ahead and past experience behind you. Everything that's happened has happened for a reason. The Five of Cups asks you to look forward, not back. The game is far from over, Aries, okay?
TAURUS: ACE OF PENTACLES
Evolution, not revolution, Taurus. This week, you're making positive changes related to your home, health, or wealth. Focus on creating sustainable new habits that will, little by little, lead to lasting change. It’s not going to happen overnight. Small steps will add up to giant leaps, and that process starts this week. Set your intention and set off.
GEMINI: QUEEN OF SWORDS
You’re SUCH a Queen of Swords, Gemmy, because you’re smart, independent and, dare I say, a tiny bit ruthless. This tarot queen is your BFF this week, so use her dynamic, direct energy to fuel a solo ambition you’re working on. She will bring you the insight to uncover exactly what your next step should be. Receive the message and act on it.
CANCER: EIGHT OF PENTACLES
Don’t give up yet, Cancer! Although things feel difficult right now, you can still get to where you want to go. Trust that your effort will pay off. The Eight of Pentacles acknowledges you’ve already put the hours in and worked very hard, but the game isn’t over yet. Keep going, and don’t lose heart. You’re so very close to the finish line.
LEO: TEN OF WANDS
The Ten of Wands is a red-flag card that warns against burnout, overthinking, and stress. You're known for burning the candle at both ends, and you’re usually pretty good at living a high energy lifestyle. But right now, your batteries need recharging. See the week ahead as a time for rest. Seek activities and people that relax you and rejuvenate your spirits. Schedule a nap or two. Your commitments can wait.
VIRGO: THREE OF WANDS
Life is full of random, spontaneous opportunities. That's just how it is. The Three of Wands brings that vibe into your world this week, and you’d better get ready to spot these opportunities and act upon them asap. You typically prefer a more controlled approach to your schedule, but that isn’t the way this week will unfold. Be ready for anything.
LIBRA: THE HIEROPHANT
You love being seen as an expert, Libra! And TBH, you usually deserve the kudos because you're so smart and analytical. You put a lot of time and energy into learning about the things that interest you. The Hierophant encourages you to step into an expert role this week. Share your knowledge, coach others, research the latest advances in your area of interest, and share your opinions. Speak up! You know you're good at this.
SCORPIO: THE HANGED MAN
The Hanged Man is a ~mood~, and not a great one, I’m sorry to say. It represents phases of limbo, stagnation, frustration. Right now, stuff isn't moving like it should. Projects are stalling, relationships are faltering, and energy is fading. Ugh. Well, use this time to review what you’re doing. Take a time-out from action and reflect instead. Try to see your problem from another angle. You might find game-changing insights.
SAGITTARIUS: TEN OF SWORDS
Wield the Ten of Swords well, Sagittarius, because it can be a dangerous tool. Its purpose is to sever ties between you and the habits, situations, or people who are no good for you. It's a powerful weapon! Choose your spot to strike wisely. Use this blade to free yourself from unhealthy or unhappy energy. You can do it!
CAPRICORN: THE TOWER
The Tower brings takes things that were already shaky and sends them tumbling down. Trust that whatever is collapsing this week is something that was on the brink of collapse. The Tower just accelerates the process. It can feel like a shock, but when you think deeper, you realize this was a long time coming. Try to feel relief at anything that comes to an end this week. Know that the universe has drawn this to a close for your benefit. Sometimes we have to take one step backwards in order to take three steps forward. This is one of those weeks.
AQUARIUS: NINE OF CUPS
Dream a dream, Aquarius, because you’re the lucky sign who gets a cosmic pass this week. The Nine of Cups is granting you a wish of your choosing. Pick carefully, and don’t squander this magical energy. What is your most heartfelt, positive vision of the future? Clarify it, say it out loud, and then tell the universe, too. Light a candle, rub a crystal, make a wish...you get the idea. If you believe that it can come true, it can.
PISCES: TWO OF PENTACLES
You're ruled by Jupiter, the planet of abundance and good fortune, and that lines up very nicely with this week’s card. The Two of Pentacles indicates that it's time to throw open the windows and let in as much new energy as you can. Say "yes" to everything. Take on new commitments. Introduce yourself to different people. Accept more responsibility. You can handle it. This week, more is more.
Kerry Ward has been reading and teaching tarot for over 25 years, and alongside her work as Horoscope contributor for Cosmopolitan UK, has worked for Cosmopolitan US, too. You can book a personal, written tarot reading with her, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, while she is also the published author of Power Purpose Practice, Card of the Day Tarot and The Good Karma Tarot. She also created the Crystal Magic Tarot deck. Follow her on Instagram @mytarotbella for weekly forecasts, insights, and tarot teachings, or find her on LinkedIn.
