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Full Moon Mini-Reading 16 September 2016

September 16, 2016 by P House

Today brings us a full moon, a harvest moon, a very impressive moon, and many people believe this is a good time to release some old ways of doing things and embracing new starts.

So, I thought it would be a good idea to do a mini tarot reading for today with the moon as the focus for the reading.

The Moon from The Tarot House Deck — The Moon

After focusing on The Moon tarot card from The Tarot House Deck, and asking “What does the Moon want to tell us?” I pulled three further cards (however, another card jumped out of the deck which clearly needed to be heard, so there are four).

Here is a picture of the cards for the reading

Full Moon Mini Reading — (Focus: The Moon) Ten of Pentacles, King of Wands, Ten of Wands, Six of Swords

The card that jumped out is the Six of Swords, but the actual three I pulled are Ten of Pentacles, the King of Wands and Ten of Wands. It is interesting that two ‘ten’ cards were pulled as these cards represent the culmination of situations, endings, completion, so, it seems that the cards are, indeed, validating that today/tonight is the right time to bring old ways, old worries to an end and make a new start in the way we handle our lives. It may be that we do not have to make the conscious decision to do this ourselves, but that this new cycle will bring us where we need to be eventually. However, if we consciously acknowledge that this is the time we open ourselves to ending old cycles we may be able to speed up the arrival of the bright new future we are all searching for.

As to reading the cards themselves, to me they say: If we are looking for success in our financial situation, a great level of comfort and ease in our physical homes, and enjoying our families and loved ones (Ten of Pentacles), then we must learn to master how we approach each task we are faced with (King of Wands). We must do this with passion and enthusiasm, we must search for the solutions that bring this success and not expect it to land at our feet without effort. We must work to achieve our desires.

We must also not let ourselves get overburdened, and fraught with tiredness, we must work diligently but allow time for ourselves to take rest and nourishment so we are able to forge on (Ten of Wands). Although we might be starting anew in our attitudes and outlook, the Tens indicate that we are actually almost there right now, it is imortant to salvage what we can from our experiences so far, and utilise them in the future to avoid making the same mistakes. In other words we are to sort through our ‘baggage’ – we need to throw away the items we really don’t need, or won’t use, and keep the essentials……….this way we are less burdened and we will reach our destination far quicker and, much less exhausted!

We must also learn to cease trying to change everyone and everything in the world we don’t agree with, we cannot change the world single handedly, but we must learn to not fret over some of the sadness we come across and stay serene, calm and dignified when faced with things that make us unhappy (Six of Swords). We must ensure we have clarity within ourselves about the changes we can make but learn to put some things away that we just cannot deal with right now.

This is undoubtedly a message of love, mainly about loving ourselves first, but also those that care about us and depend on us. This is also about calmly living our lives, facing our difficulties and distresses with dignity in order to maximise what we can achieve. We will achieve so much more for ourselves, and those we love, by working for, and believing that, we are all worthy of what we desire. We must do what we are capable of doing, but to not push ourselves too far; we are not to ignore our own needs in this life – we are as precious, and worthy of all that is good, just as much as anyone else living in this world. And tonight the Moon will be ready to listen to our needs and wants, ready to take away some of the things we don’t need anymore………tomorrow we can reach for the Stars.

Patricia x

Tarotscopes for August 2016 from Simply Tarot

July 31, 2016 by P House

Hello……..

I have just emerged from a week in which my daughter got married, had lots of visitors, helped to look after my grandchildren (and a kitten), all in the midst of several birthdays happening at the same time. It has certainly been a busy week (or two, actually) and this is the first, and only, day I have been able to turn my attention to the ever popular Tarotscopes from Simply Tarot!

I have to wait for the muse.

Sometimes I start and things do not seem right – the Universe tells me, usually by blurring my photos, that this is not what is wanted, so I have to start again! This time, being under pressure, the Universe was kind and I only had two false starts, which was a blessing. On the third attempt it became clear that I was required to focus on four aspects of our lives ~ 1 What we are at the moment 2 What we need right now 3 What we should do about it and 4 What will come about as a result of our action, as we journey through August 2016. I hope your Tarotscope not only resonates with you, but also helps clarify which are the best steps to take.

I give you these ‘Scopes with love and light, and hope that you will let me know whether they have helped or inspired you. I am so excited to hear from you.

Please scroll down to find your star sign and your tarot reading, oh, and shares would be SO much appreciated 🙂

Patricia x

Aries:

Cards from The Tarot House Deck — Cards drawn for Aries August 2016

1 What I am – The Hierophant

2 What I need – The World

3 Action I will take – Judgement

4 Outcome – The Sun

WOW! Strong forces and feelings are at work the coming month of August. It seems you are looking for major transformations at this stage in your life.

Starting with the The Hierophant you may be searching for, or have just found, a belief system which can help you to make sense of your life and what happens around you; to help you find what your purpose in life is. You might be in need of a spiritual vehicle to help you to be the best person you can be. You may need to seek out someone who can advise you, maybe just someone who is strong in their own belief, or it could be that you may need to do some research which will help you find comfort and solace through, perhaps, a religious belief, or maybe, even, an holistic (such as crystals, herbs and such like) way of dealing with the difficulties of life and the people around you.

You are ready to be making the most of your life (The World); you want to feel secure, loved and able to afford the things that you want, and to just be enjoying life in general. In order to achieve this, you may need to look at yourself inside and out (indicated by the Judgement card), how your behaviours affect the way you feel inside ~ are you happy with yourself and the way you behave? How do you feel you impact on the people around you? Be honest with yourself, and if some changes need to be made, for example by being more tolerant and understanding of others, or to be more accepting of, and truly loving, yourself then you will find that The Sun will shine on you and bring great happiness, love and satisfaction.

Taurus:

1 What I am – Four of Swords

2 What I need – Seven of Swords

3 Action I will take – Six of Swords

4 Outcome – Ten of Wands

August looks set to be a month of analysing and working out what is best for you and the way your life is heading, and by using your intellect, rather than your emotions, it is a good time to get a grasp on what it is you require, and setting the intent to make changes for the better in respect of yourself.

The Four of Swords would indicate that you have been through a hard time just recently and that your key task is to take some rest and make efforts to find ways of healing the traumas or difficulties you have been through. You must take this opportunity to stop and give yourself the time and attention needed to get you back on track. You will need, also, to try and understand that some dishonesty is at play at the moment (Seven of Swords) either on your own part, or from someone around you, which is muddying the waters for you. If it is coming from you, it might be time to consider whether these little white lies are necessary or justified. It may be time to face the truth whether it is difficult or not, avoiding truths or disguising them to ease the situation is unlikely to solve any current issues.

Despite the anger, hurt and upset, and no matter how hard your situation, by dealing with the issues, and the other people involved, with dignity and a calm intellectual approach you will see better results in the long run (Six of Swords). You may find this really difficult to do, but you will find, eventually, that your dignity through this difficult time will be rewarded. No one will be able to criticise you for your behaviour and you will have a real sense of pride in having handled yourself so beautifully. Try to hand over some tasks to other people, and accept help from those who are able to support you, so that you do not become overwhelmed by the intensity of your situation (Ten of Wands).

Gemini:

1 What I am – Five of Wands

2 What I need – Nine of Swords

3 Action I will take – Eight of Pentacles

4 Outcome – Judgement

Having come to a bit of a standstill and feeling like you are held back from achieving what you want (Five of Wands) you may be struggling to see how to overcome what you perceive to be insurmountable obstacles. The chances are that this is not the case and that it just needs a change in your mental attitude towards managing this situation.

The Nine of Swords also confirms that it is a state of mind, and attitude, rather than actual fact that you are unable to move on and start progressing again. Free your mind of all those thoughts that keep you in the same circular thought pattern, that make you feel you don’t deserve something, or that you are inadequate – write them down and get them out of your head; if necessary, take a new sheet of paper and think differently about your issues. How would you advise someone else in the same situation? You are more likely to look at things more objectively in this way and start to see things as much more simple than you currently do.

Add to that, perhaps, a little learning or advancement in your subject and it is likely that you will not only feel more confident, but you might well start to see some growth in your ideas and the potential to make money from them (Eight of Pentacles). Keep your eyes fixed on your goals rather than the obstacles in your way. If you do, you are likely to start reaping the rewards of all your efforts. The Judgement card suggests that whatever your attitude or efforts have been in the past these will be reflected soon. So, if you have worked hard, been pleasant to people, and given more than you have taken, then the time is nigh when you will receive it back in kind.

Cancer:

1 What I am – Two of Cups

2 What I need – Eight of Swords

3 Action I will take – Page of Pentacles

4 Outcome – The Empress

You may be feeling good about a new relationship, or partnership, which is beginning to form into something really enjoyable. The Two of Cups is a very positive card in terms of relationships and it bodes well for the future. And whilst this is a very exciting prospect for you, the Eight of Swords is indicating that you need to start facing an issue which requires you to make a decision. This is something that you are not very comfortable with because you are afraid of the consequences, and of hurting someone around you. This can be daunting, of course, but it might be that things could get worse if this issue is not tackled now.

Perhaps there is confusion about how it should be managed and you are not clear about what is the right path to take. The Page of Pentacles represents occasions when we need to educate ourselves rather than floundering around in the dark, and he might be suggesting you need to either, research into the truth, get some facts that you can justify your actions with, or you might benefit from talking to someone who has been in a similar situation and learn from how they managed it.

The Empress would suggest that you will find life much better, that you might have discovered new way of dealing with things, once this situation is dealt with. She could be indicating that you need to find time to nurture yourself with healthy food, and some pampering, so that you can feel much better about yourself, and boost your self-confidence and inner beauty. The Empress card could even indicate a new child coming into your life. Whichever it is, it looks like there will be some development in terms of a mothering/nurturing dynamic.

Leo:

1 What I am – King of Pentacles

2 What I need – King of Wands

3 Action I will take – Three of Cups

4 Outcome – Six of Cups

The King of Pentacles would indicate that you feel you are in a good place on a material level. That you have reached a certain standard of living that you are more than happy with, and, more importantly, that you feel it is sustainable, and that really is good news. The likelihood of being able to continue in this way is almost certain, since you have mastered the way of earning money, and how to use it wisely, to the enjoyment of you and your family.

The King of Wands suggests that your next step is to master managing new projects, or passions, that come your way. Perhaps this is more about how you wish to expand your personal ambitions, accepting new adventures, or how to approach new aspects of life you haven’t truly explored yet. These cards suggest that you are ready to move onwards, perhaps on a very different trajectory.

The Three of Cups would represent your need to celebrate the relationships in your life, to focus on them and enjoy being with those you love. This card represents you rejoicing in good news to do with your relationships. It may even suggest an engagement, the conception of a child or a ceremony of some sort. This could lead to healing rifts that you may be dealing with right now (Six of Cups) because with hindsight and understanding of what went wrong you can help to make the future much more rosy, happy and fulfilling.

Virgo:

1 What I am – Five of Wands

2 What I need – Eight of Wands

3 Action I will take – Page of Swords

4 Outcome – The Sun

You are likely to be feeling stuck right now, and feel that there are insurmountable hurdles ahead of you which you can’t possibly get over (Five of Wands). This is much more likely to be a frame of mind rather than reality. The truth is, you have the ability to get over the obstacle by changing your current thought pattern, which is likely to be the cause of the stagnation. There are different ways of dealing with obstacles; sometimes it is necessary to be strong and sort things out head on and personally, and sometimes it is a matter of looking at the problem from a different (often simpler) angle which could highlight ways of overcoming it, that hadn’t been obvious before.

The Eight of Wands suggests that by focusing on your goals, rather than the obstacles in your way, you are far more likely to find a solution, because the Eight of Wands is a card which represents creativity, enthusiasm and application. By focusing on your goal, you may not get too tangled in the obstacle in your hurry to get over it.

It might be that part of the issue at hand has stemmed from a misinterpretation either on your part, or from someone around you (Page of Swords). In order to move onwards with your current issues, you will either need to be more straightforward with your words to those around you, or you may have to ensure that what you are hearing from others is really the truth or not; you may have to delve more deeply into things than you have previously. Once these hurdles and issues have been overcome, The Sun card indicates a time of great happiness, appreciation and rewards for all the hard work you have put in. Enjoy.

Libra:

1 What I am – Three of Swords

2 What I need – Four of Pentacles

3 Action I will take – Seven of Pentacles

4 Outcome – The Moon

Everyone, at times, comes across a situation when they are let down by someone. The Three of Swords would indicate that someone has behaved in a way that has truly disappointed you. Whilst it is very sad, it is worth remembering that something good almost always comes from something sad. The feeling you have will only be temporary and very shortly things will improve – just keep focused on the future.

The Four of Pentacles suggests that you desire a secure situation in terms of your material life, and you may find yourself worrying about the future and how you are to sustain the income you need to keep the current standards you enjoy. Sometimes we need to be ready to take a risk in order to invest in our future, rather than just hanging on to what we already have, and already know. By looking at different opportunities and considering making changes in your financial situation (Seven of Pentacles) you may feel you have too much to lose when faced with a decision you feel you might need to make, right now. Providing you weigh up your priorities carefully, and take into consideration what you have learned in the past, you should be able to make a decision with confidence. On the other hand, with The Moon appearing in this spread, it might be worth giving yourself a little more time before you go ahead with any major decisions, as The Moon would indicate that all is not clear just yet, and by waiting for a while, you might be given some further information which will shed light on what is the best thing to do.

Scorpio:

1 What I am – Seven of Wands

2 What I need – Five of Wands

3 Action I will take – Strength

4 Outcome – The Fool

Things happening around you might be making you feel de-motivated at the moment and you could have lost some enthusiasm for your current work, or projects (Seven of Wands). It may be that it is caused by an outside factor over which you feel you have no control. The Five of Wands would suggest that, to you, it has become a difficult and, perhaps, overwhelming obstacle but which, with a different mindset and attitude, could actually be easily overcome. If you approach this hurdle from a completely different angle, or talk it out with someone who has experienced something similar, or consider what you would advise someone else to do if they were in this situation, you might find that your passion could be reignited and you remember where you were heading and why.

It is possible that personal attitudes/behaviours might need looking at, in terms of whether you are seeing things from your angle alone, rather than from the perspectives of everybody involved. The Strength card nudges you to look at your own behaviours, which might be blocking the trajectory of your project. It is easy to become immersed in something so deeply that we cannot see ourselves objectively, but we need, from time to time, to check whether we are being assertive not aggressive, confident but not bullish, and managing our attitudes/behaviours as we progress can help things flow smoothly once again. Situations and people can change and we need to adapt our behaviours to suit. Should this happen, The Fool card would indicate a new journey, a new and exciting road to explore and new beginnings, with all sorts of possibilities.

Sagittarius:

1 What I am – Seven of Swords

2 What I need – The Hierophant

3 Action I will take – The Hanged Man

4 Outcome – Temperance

There is likely to be some sort of dishonesty at play right now, in your life. This may be with respect to something you are doing yourself, or someone around you is not being quite truthful. Sometimes a little ‘white lie’ might be considered appropriate in certain situations but at others it is really not justifiable. It might be time for you to be honest with yourself and consider what it is you really need for your own happiness right now, as well as those around you.

The Hierophant would suggest that you need to take stock of what your current beliefs are in terms of what you think is right and ‘moral’. It could be that your attitude to this is changing, you may no longer believe in what you did before, and this is causing some major consternation. The Hanged Man would suggest that you are ready to submit to the will of other forces, you are not going to struggle against it, and may be this is right for you, just now, because struggling against the situation might only make it feel worse for you. On the other hand, this card is reiterating that things are really not ‘quite right’ and you are sacrificing a lot to make it work. Whilst you are biding your time it is likely that your thoughts are going to be taking you to places where you perhaps want to be saying ‘And what about me? What about my needs?’. The Temperance card advises putting more emotion and love into the situation as being perceived as ‘cold’, unresponsive or ‘unemotional’ might cause some issues. Temperance is all about balance, Yin and Yang, male and female aspects, balancing out a top-heavy situation with one which is fairer to all. Perhaps this is a time to be considering whether your current situation is the right one for everyone concerned or whether there needs to be some changes.

Capricorn:

1 What I am – The Star

2 What I need – The Fool

3 Action I will take – Three of Swords

4 Outcome – Eight of Pentacles

Are you feeling a little down at the moment? Do you feel that your existence doesn’t seem to be having an effect on anything/anyone? The Star card represents a lonely and dispiriting time when you feel you are getting very little for all the effort you put in. However, this card represents that to ‘hang on in there’ through the dark times, and keeping the hope in your heart that things will change soon, will truly help you until you come out of this despair and into the light. Every single little thing you do DOES matter, and you will get to see and understand this.

The Fool card would indicate that you are hoping that a new journey, chance or opportunity is going to really make the difference to the way things have been for you, it is an exciting time and you are ready for your next adventure, you are raring to go. It may be that you must overcome some disappointment first before you are ready for the next phase in your life (Three of Swords). This could make you feel frustrated and even very upset, but it must happen so that you can benefit from an opportunity which, with some application and pushing the boundaries a little, will open a stunning opportunity to bring success and happiness (Eight of Pentacles). So keep your eyes on The Star, don’t give up or give in, so that you are ready to benefit from what the Universe is ready to give you.

Aquarius:

1 What I am – Four of Wands

2 What I need – Ten of Cups

3 Action I will take – Six of Wands

4 Outcome – King of Wands

You are actually at a stage where all your hard work over the years is really starting to pay off (Four of Wands). Take a moment to stop and take stock of all that you have achieved and the successes that you have brought about, before heading off on the next phase. What you have created is really becoming tangible and is built on solid foundations. Congratulations really are in order for what you have achieved so far.

Your most desperate need at the moment is a happy, contented and loving commitment from those that you love (Ten of Cups) and it seems that this is the most important thing to focus on, right now, because without it you feel that everything else is not a good enough substitute. The Six of Wands would indicate that now is the time to recognise your own abilities and have total confidence in yourself, because even those who have doubted your abilities can now see what you are capable of. You also now need to believe those things about yourself, that other people can see in you, and you should face the world with your chin held high. This way you will gain more respect from those around you who take you for granted. If you do this you will understand that you have achieved mastery over all the skills you need to bring about success (Kind of Wands). Your enthusiasm, passion and love of action are the things that ensure you achieve what you want. The same goes for your relationships. You are master of your own destiny. Believe in yourself, because the things you turn your hands and mind to really do grow into wonderful achievements.

Pisces:

1 What I am – The Devil

2 What I need – Page of Cups

3 Action I will take – Three of Pentacles

4 Outcome – Two of Wands

You may be feeling ashamed of yourself for some reason. You feel there are things about you, or some things that you do, that make you feel inadequate and that you are not able to be in control of your own life. The Devil card represents feelings or habits that are holding you back. You feel trapped and helpless to make the necessary changes. But this is just what it is – a feeling, a thought – nothing, in truth, in your mind can actually keep you trapped; it is within your power to make any changes that you want to. It takes guts, and effort, yes. But only you can free yourself from this self-inflicted torment. You are able to start anew and leave the past behind you. You can set yourself free from anything that is holding you back.

You may be in need of a relationship right now (Page of Cups), but until you lose the debilitating thoughts you harbour about yourself you will not be open to attracting the right person into your life. Start by learning to love yourself. Lose the unhappiness about your ‘self’ and believe that you are very lovely and lovable. Believe that you ‘deserve’ a lover and the Universe will provide.

You have already proven your capability on a material level, that you can provide for yourself and can maintain a good standard of living (Three of Pentacles). Focus more on what you are excellent at, and not on what you feel lets you down. Build up confidence in yourself. Stop living in the past and look out for excellent opportunities which are open to you – new projects, offers of adventures or new ways of living your life (Two of Wands). This is not a rehearsal, you need to start living your life the way you want to ~ the way you are entitled to ~ and the way to do it is to stop beating yourself up and make the necessary changes.

End of Tarotscopes

Tarot Cards used are from The Tarot House Deck by Patricia House

Tarotscopes for June 2016 from Simply Tarot

May 26, 2016 by P House

Welcome to the Tarotscopes for June 2016 from Simply Tarot.

Well, we are halfway through the year already, but hopefully a year which is showing lots of promise and growth for all.

You may want to check out how your year is going in terms of the yearly Tarotscopes which I wrote in January, and all you need to do is click here to find what the cards thought might be happening for you, throughout the year. It will be interesting to hear whether things are shaping us as they stated, so feel free to comment on this post.

This month I have used a four card spread to glean what the coming month might hold for us all. Scroll down and find your star sign for information on what was asked of the cards.

Feel free to share and spread the word of the Simply Tarot simply great Tarotscopes.

Much love

Patricia x

Aries:

Top card: ‘I am’ The Magician

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Five of Pentacles

‘I Will’ Nine of Swords

‘I Expect’ Two of Cups

Well, dear Aries, you are looking for a new direction in your life, and the chance for you to bring all your skills, and experiences in life, together so that you can make things start to really work for you (The Magician). It may not be clear to you, right now, what this new direction is but as long as you open yourself to opportunities, and trust your own abilities, you will find that the road ahead is exactly the direction you want to be heading in.

You may feel that your financial situation is tying you down (Five of Pentacles) and that there is no room for risk or adventure, but the truth is that you feel that all the commitments you have are essential, when they may not necessarily be. You may also be lacking in confidence because of this, but you could consider how you can make some changes in your financial commitments which might allow some growth for your desired path. It is likely that you tend to hold yourself back by feeling guilty about things that you can’t change, and may not even be your fault (Nine of Swords). Practising a more positive and forgiving mindset for yourself will help you to move on. By freeing yourself from ties around your financial situation, and feelings of unworthiness, it is likely that you may well blossom into the person you would love to be, and very possibly, find a loving relationship with someone else (Two of Cups). The future is in your own very capable hands, just believe in yourself.

Taurus:

Top card: ‘I am’ Judgement

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Eight of Cups

‘I Will’ The Emperor

‘I Expect’ Nine of Pentacles

We all have times when we are subjected to judgement, either from other people, or from within ourselves, and we should really stop and think how our behaviours are affecting our own lives and those around us (Judgement). Therefore it seems that you might find yourself being treated the way you have been treating others, in the coming month. If you are kind, happy and generous then you will be awarded a wonderful accolade, which will be richly deserved.

It may be that you are trying to decide whether the relationship you are in is worth fighting for any more (Eight of Cups), and you may be feeling there is no chance of a recovery within it. There might not be, but it is important to get some control over your life now (The Emperor), if it isn’t something you can work out, so that you can build the life around you that you really desire; this will need drive and determination, whilst retaining your dignity and compassion for those involved, or who you are responsible for. The Emperor will stand up for what he feels is right and protect those in his domain. It seems that if you can now shape your life the way you want it to be, then the Nine of Pentacles indicates you will be rewarded, for all your efforts, with an established and secure standard of living which is sustainable as well as enjoyable. Strength and determination will bring you the rewards you seek.

Gemini:

Top card: ‘I am’ Two of Pentacles

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Three of Pentacles

‘I Will’ Five of Swords

‘I Expect’ Ten of Cups

You are hoping that whatever it is you are working on, right now, is set to grow, and the Two of Pentacles is a good indication that there is a possibility that someone may appear on the scene to help you with it on a financial, or growth, level. It may be that this someone would make a suitable partner, in this project, who can really help bring it on to the next phase, but there is certainly improvement expected.

Look out for small signs of success (Three of Pentacles), which is something which will really help motivate you and help you to understand that you are on the right path. You might have to really look for evidence of this, and don’t underestimate the smallest achievements because sometimes these little successes can indicate it’s time to aim for bigger goals, which bring bigger rewards.

Although there is the possibility of you having to have to stand up for yourself on some level, it might be wise to consider whether it is something you should fight for, or whether to let it go this time (Five of Swords)…..it is not always necessary to bring conflict upon yourself, sometimes losing the battle does not mean you have lost the war, and it can be just as effective to stand away from it. It may be that by taking the right attitude, on this occasion, could bring relationships around you to new heights and real, full on, commitment, which is a blessing indeed.

Cancer:

Top card: ‘I am’ Page of Pentacles

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Queen of Pentacles

‘I Will’ Eight of Swords

‘I Expect’ Ten of Wands

This coming month, you may feel like you wish you could just hide and read, or do something which is benefiting your intellect (Page of Pentacles). It might even be a desire to try something new which might take a bit of studying beforehand. Whichever is the case, there is a need to find at least a little time which is for your benefit alone.

You may feel that you need to be in a position where you don’t have to worry about money, or about family, knowing that everything is running smoothly and effortlessly in the background, so that you can get on with what you want to do (Queen of Pentacles). However, part of that which is taking up your time and effort right now is what you have offered to do, which is now curtailing your freedom, and that being so, you may recognise that things could in fact be different. But changing things might mean upsetting the apple cart, or the people that rely on you, and this is something you are not really happy to do (Eight of Swords). Perhaps it is time to just make some small changes that will actually give you what you need, so no drastic measures are taken and there will be less of a fall out. If you do make some changes to the way things stand at the moment you will feel a lot less burdened and overwhelmed with all the tasks you are expected to do (Ten of Wands). It might be the right time, this June, to relinquish some of your responsibilities, and find a happy medium for all, in order for you to get the time you need for yourself.

Leo:

Top card: ‘I am’ Five of Wands

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Three of Swords

‘I Will’ Seven of Pentacles

‘I Expect’ The Fool

If you are feeling that you are faced with an obstacle that you cannot overcome you may have to take a deep breath and try looking for the solution from different approaches (Five of Wands). If this problem is not dealt with it is unlikely to disappear, and it may to some extent get worse. Sometimes, though, difficulties can seem impossible to sort out, and they become much greater, and more overwhelming the more we think about them, and avoid tackling them, when in fact, with a little effort, they can probably be resolved quite easily. It might be time for you reassess why you feel you can’t manage this problem.

You may be worried that by tackling this issue you will lose the ones you love, and this is something you feel you can’t cope with (Three of Swords) and it is a risk you don’t want to take. However, if you do tackle it, provided it is done with the best of intentions and true love, you will feel better for having tried to make things right, regardless of how it turns out in the short term. By leaving it, things could turn out far worse. This issue may be linked to your financial standing, or your home life (Seven of Pentacles), but by looking at how you did things in the past, and reflecting on how you do things differently now, may hold the clue to the right way of handling this. Sometimes we have to take a risk in life in order to grow, it’s like testing the water. This new way of approaching problems and difficulties may well bring you a new understanding of life and relationships (The Fool), an important step in this journey through life.

Virgo:

Top card: ‘I am’ King of Wands

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ King of Cups

‘I Will’ King of Pentacles

‘I Expect’ Five of Cups

It is unusual to get four kings of the suits come out in a reading of four cards, which suggests that mastery over practically all aspects of your life is very important to you. The King of Wands at the head of them, however, suggests that you are very driven and enthusiastic in everything you do. It may be that you have very high standards which you may not be able to maintain yourself, never mind the people around you. Having standards is a good thing, though, but as in everything in life, there needs to be balance. It may be that there needs to be a little ‘give’ in some aspects of your life, so that you don’t put yourself or others under too much pressure.

Your current need, however, is to have reached a place where you have mastered relationships and love (King of Cups), and it may be that you think you know everything there is to know, and perhaps you may have created a standard which is stopping you from actually really getting involved in love because you feel there is only one answer – failure, or to be more specific ‘fear of failure’. Whilst experience can be sometimes painful, it should not stop us from trying to succeed again. Each time we try something, whether we fail or succeed, we build a life we can be proud of, knowing we have tried every which way and learned the ways that work (King of Pentacles). In fact, the Five of Cups card affirms the need to get our feet wet, by wading in and fighting for what we want, to be proactive in love not passive, because if you are not demonstrating your need for love or showing your true desire, how will anyone recognise your need to be loved?

Libra:

Top card: ‘I am’ Nine of Swords

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Six of Swords

‘I Will’ The Fool

‘I Expect’ Three of Pentacles

Is your mind tying itself up in knots? It is incredible how the ego and the mind can make fairly straightforward situations seem much more complex than they really are. However, whatever the situation, to you, it feels very overwhelming and you feel like you have backed yourself into a corner with it. You may even be blaming yourself for it becoming such a mess (Nine of Swords). What is the solution? Just understand that to other people it really is not as bad as you think. Take the first step of being more positive and understanding of yourself. There is no need to keep going over what has happened and what is done, you now need to take a more positive standpoint and believe that this can be worked through, with much less fall-out than you thought possible. Take a stab at getting it sorted and stay optimistic, it will help.

Despite all this worry, you have been keeping calm and serene (Six of Swords), which is something to be admired, but at the end of the day you need to have some time-out from this issue, as repressing your needs can be counter-productive. There needs to be a period of recovery so that you can take a new approach to the problem in hand. Each time you tackle an issue, it is worth looking back at how you handled things in the past so that you don’t make the same mistakes. Starting anew means you can keep your eye out for pitfalls and make sure things work out this time (The Fool), there is always a new start, a new day, a new approach. It is likely that very soon you will see an improvement and there will be signs of success coming your way (Three of Pentacles).

Scorpio:

Top card: ‘I am’ Three of Pentacles

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Page of Swords

‘I Will’ The Wheel of Fortune

‘I Expect’ The Empress

You feel there are signs of success in your material life, or standard of living, this coming month of June and it is a happy and cheering thought. Every effort you put in right now will yield further rewards in the long term, so make sure that you keep up the good work.

It may be that you may need to watch what you say this coming month, or be careful that you are not misinterpreting what is being said by those around you. Sometimes people tell little white lies because they feel the situation justifies it (Page of Swords), and you may even feel that this is something you are doing yourself to make things easier. If this is the case then you have to decide whether not being totally truthful about something is actually going to achieve what you want and not work against you, as sometimes happens. On the other hand, this month is a good time to keep your eyes peeled for new opportunities which may arise which could bring you good fortune. The Wheel of Fortune is a significant card which suggests that if things have not been going so well recently, there is a good chance of things changing for the better. Another major card, in The Empress, suggests that maybe a pregnancy or a mother/child relationship is a key aspect of this coming month. Whichever it is, make sure that mother and child are well looked after and try not to let your temper get the better of you unnecessarily.

Sagittarius:

Top card: ‘I am’ Five of Cups

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Ace of Wands

‘I Will’ Knight of Pentacles

‘I Expect’ Eight of Swords

You may have relationship issues at the moment which are causing you some distress, you may even think that it is a hopeless situation and there is nothing you can do (Five of Cups). There is always something that can be done. You may be required to adopt a more positive mindset than the one you have recently had. Sometimes this changes our perception of a situation, and opens us to new ways of dealing with difficulties. So step away from recent happenings, and take a new look at the situation, it may only take a small amount of your loving input to get things back on a happier footing.

It might be a good thing to apply this new approach to life in general and introducing a new dynamic may just help everything run a bit more smoothly for all concerned. The Ace of Wands indicates there is a lot of energy around a new concept and taking a leaf out of the Knight of Pentacles book might help – he undertakes each task with precision and pays attention to the smallest of details in order to do a task well. We are talking consistency here, and seeing tasks through to the end, which will have more of an impact on the outcomes you are looking for, whilst doing things half-heartedly will not bring about any of the results you want. Without this change of attitude you may find that you feel trapped and unable to help yourself or anybody else (Eight of Swords). It is important to try and make those decisions that you are not really happy to make, because, by not doing so, the situation might well become more difficult than it currently is.

Capricorn:

Top card: ‘I am’ King of Wands

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Knight of Swords

‘I Will’ Nine of Swords

‘I Expect’ Death

This month you are likely to be feeling like your endeavours have reached new heights and you feel you are really motoring down the path in the direction you want to be going. This is really pleasing and down to all your efforts, input, enthusiasm and drive (King of Wands). It is a good place to be and well deserved.

You may feel ready to charge along at top speed because you are full of enthusiasm and inspired to take things are far as you can, as fast as you can (Knight of Swords). Whilst you are more than capable of doing this, it might just be time to take a more clinical look at whether this is something you can maintain without affecting your productivity and quality of service. It is possible that something very minor could topple you off your charger simply because of the speed you are going, and then you would kick yourself for not taking a steadier more measured approach (Nine of Swords), which you know is more sensible. Just slow the charger down, now and then, so that you can take in everything that is going on around you, and you will be ready for any sudden mishaps which won’t throw you as heavily. It may be that some things you have always considered as essential may be thrown to the wayside as they are no longer needed (Death), it is time for a change, things are going to be very much different to anything that has gone before, and it is good.

Aquarius:

Top card: ‘I am’ Ten of Pentacles

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ The Star

‘I Will’ Ten of Swords

‘I Expect’ Ace of Swords

On a material level, you feel like you now have achieved a happy and sustainable lifestyle in terms of home, work and family. It is well deserved and the Ten of Pentacles indicates that it is an established and secure commitment between you and your family. A lot of effort has been put in and this is the just reward.

The Star card indicates that you need to understand how every little task you undertake, and the hard times you go through, are not in vain but are contributing towards something which, at times, seem impossible……it is important to remember this as we career along in life, that everything has a meaning. Always keep hope in your heart that things can continuously get better, and maybe shine brighter than the brightest star in the sky. The Ten of Swords in the ‘I will’ position reaffirms The Star’s message that despite the difficult things that happen in our life, we are always, and should be, capable of picking ourselves up and carrying on no matter what. This is the strength we collect as we go through our journey in life and it is an important lesson to remember. The Ace of Swords indicates a new approach to the way you think about life and the things that happen around you, and with Air being your associated element, it seems that you are beginning to understand what life is about and you are on a new journey of enlightenment. Enjoy.

Pisces:

Top card: ‘I am’ Eight of Cups

Bottom cards, left to right:

‘I Need’ Two of Cups

‘I Will’ Six of Pentacles

‘I Expect’ Nine of Wands

You may be feeling unhappy regarding a relationship, possibly your relationship with yourself, or perhaps one with someone else, but you feel there is little hope of resolving the issues, and that love and happiness is lost (Eight of Cups). Whether this is the case, or not, the Two of Cups in the ‘I need’ position suggests that this time of despair will lead you to the point where you will make a new start with someone, or you are about to enter a time of balance and happiness within yourself.

Try not to dwell on the past and the ‘what ifs?’, because if this new relationship is going to work you need to put all your mind, love and soul into it. There is always another day, another way, and if you do not wish for someone else, then put the effort into what will make YOU happy, and make sure YOUR needs are met. It is a new start and you can make it right. The Six of Pentacles suggests that you can make yourself (and/or a partner) very happy indeed, and it indicates there will be signs of success on every level in terms of your home life, so keep focused on nurturing your relationship(s). You are closer to your goal than you realise (Nine of Wands) so don’t give up now. Pace yourself and don’t allow negative thoughts or feelings distract you from the finishing line. You are almost there, keep happy and keep going, not far now.

End of June Tarotscopes

Cards used are from The Tarot House Deck available to purchase from HERE

Blessings to you all

Patricia x

Is there an easy way to learn reading tarot cards?

May 16, 2016 by P House

Is there an easy way to learn reading tarot cards? Well, I think there are several answers to this question.

a) Probably not

b) Yes

c) Possibly

Ha ha – not very helpful that, really, is it?

The truth is that Tarot decks may have a massive influence over this. But your own personal traits and abilities may have an affect, too.

Let’s take the a) answer first: If you have never read tarot before, and are relying simply on the images of a tarot deck, it is unlikely that you are going to be able to interpret them straight off. There are inherent meanings in tarot cards which are, more often than not, based on the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck – this is because it is the most widely recognised and used tarot deck.

The Lovers card from the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot by A E Waite. Illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith

You might be able to grab the basic meaning of a tarot card, most likely in the Major Arcana, such as Death or The World, because they are pretty aptly named. But no, it is not easy to read tarot cards at first; getting to know the cards, their individual meanings and combined card meanings, is something that is going to take time and practice.

b) Yes – it is easy. For someone who is lucky enough to pick up a themed tarot deck, which have images that can immediately prompt their knowledge of that theme, could learn the cards pretty easily. An example of this might be the Mythic Tarot deck by Juliet Sharman Burke and Liz Green;

The Lovers card from The New Mythic Tarot by Juliet Sharman Burke and Liz Greene. Illustrated by Giovanni Caselli.

each of the images are depicted through the gods, goddesses, heroines and heroes of Greek mythology, and if you have studied classics then the inherent meaning is likely to come through your knowledge of the myths and legends depicted in the images. So if you want to learn easily, it is worth trying to find a deck which suits your own particular interests or knowledge – and there is a huge selection.

c) Possibly. The third answer, in my opinion, is the ability to trust your own innate feelings and responses to images. This might be through the colours of the images, and interpreting through Chakra related colours which could give you an indication of where the reading is heading – ie head, heart or spiritual matters etc. Some people can pick up feelings, reactions on a psychic/intuitive level which comes naturally just by looking at a Tarot card.

The Lovers card from The Tarot House Deck by Patricia House at Simply Tarot

The Tarot provide the answers via the cards acting as a conduit from the collective unconscious or the Universal oneness of everything, so the cards might just be able to speak to you immediately, if you are naturally intuitive.

The real answer is, you have to decide for yourself where your strengths lie before deciding which tarot deck to start reading with. Are you happy and willing to sit and learn and practice with a tarot deck and the meanings, and build up with it? You could take a look at what tarot decks are out there and choose a deck which suits your own knowledge and interests, which would help significantly. Or, it may be that you are happy to trust your own abilities, and instincts, and choose a deck in which the images bring feelings and natural interpretations to you on an intuitive level.

So, I think that, if you are finding it really hard to learn tarot, you may simply have not got the right deck for you and you might benefit by trying another.

I suspect that many people have decks they just don’t use at all but would love to try another – they can be expensive – maybe this would be a good post to use the comment section to indicate whether you would like to swap a deck with someone? Go ahead, give it a try!!

Patricia x

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