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Year: 2019

SEVEN OF CUPS

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The Seven of Cups indicate having many choices before you. Choices need to be made, but in doing so, you must instead focus on what’s right for you.

Welcome to the grand illusion. The Seven of Cups may indicate having many choices before you. Choices need to be made, but in doing so, you must instead focus on what’s right for you.  It may be difficult to figure out which is the right one at this time. Don’t make a rash decision. 

Often, the Seven of Cups can be a sign of wishful thinking and projecting into the future about what you would like to create, rather than taking action here in the present to make it happen. You must approach the present opportunities with a definite set of priorities and have your long term objectives carefully planned out.

This card allows you to move and choose from the options presented to you. Each one will have its advantages and disadvantages – it is up to you to ensure that the option you choose is compatible with your intent and your Highest Good – even if you feel overwhelmed by the options available to you. If you try to pick everything at once, the actual benefits of the current experience will not be maximized. Choose carefully.

You may be daydreaming about the things you desire, rather than making your dreams come true. Your fears may be getting in the way or you might have an obstacle in the way of achieving your dreams or you might have unrealistic priorities.

Are you acting on these dreams and desires? You’re asked to be committed to your dreams and goals to reap the rewards. However, you need to separate what is real and sift out all the illusions. When you follow through with your dreams and desires then your old ways of confusion and illusion will fall away from you.

Keywords: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion.

The figures in the cups may represent.

Mask / Head – may represent trickery or the concealment of the ego. It may also symbolize the face of an oracle that gives answers and wisdom to all inquiries. Sometimes it suggests a potential companion to the seeker (love).

Glowing Figure – may represent the burning need for the conjurer’s self-illumination. Choosing the higher path.

Snake – may represent animal passion, temptation and desire. Alternatively, some consider the snake to represent powerful transformative knowledge.

Treasures – may represent wealth and abundance.

Wreath – most likely represents victory, honor and status.

Dragon – may represent a symbol of fantasy, evil, anger, envy and calamity.

The song Grand Illusion by Styx is what comes to mind when I see the Seven of Cups.

EIGHT OF CUPS

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You are looking for something that is more satisfying. Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. This is an important growth lesson in your life.

In this card we see you are taking a new path in life and starting off in a different direction. Basically, you are looking for something that is more satisfying.  Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. This is an important growth lesson in your life. The Eight of Cups suggests you sense that something is missing. You’ve outgrown the current situation. Instead of waiting around for things to get better, you know you need to move on. The Eight of Cups can be a sign that you are trying to escape an emotional situation or avoiding some major issues and concerns. It may not make sense to others but, deep down, you know it’s not serving you well, and it’s time for you to let it go and move on. The Eight of Cups invites you to ask yourself what brings you happiness, peace and satisfaction on a deeper level.

NINE OF CUPS

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You can be assured that good things are coming your way when you see this card. It’s often known as the WISH card.

This is really one of the deck’s most optimistic cards and a welcome addition to any reading. Life is good!

You can be assured that good things are coming your way when you see this card.

It’s often called the wish card and is a sign of good things to come. It’s a pat yourself on the back and say well done card.

Take some time to look around and feel your heart overflowing with love and appreciation for all that you have created in your life.

The Nine of Cups represents emotional fulfillment, satisfaction, and contentment. It’s like a moment of peace where everything feels just right.

However, it’s important to remember that this sense of happiness is not necessarily permanent, and it’s easy to let it fade into complacency or the desire for something more.

Even if you’ve had a rough few weeks or are dealing with the continual changes, this card comes as a reminder to count your blessings and express gratitude for what you have. When you do that, you’ll end up having even more.

All the hard work in your life has been successfully accomplished. Your relationships, work, lifestyle and well-being have provided you with complete emotional fulfillment.

Its core message focuses on the idea of emotional fulfillment, but it’s important to remember that this happiness is not always rooted in material wealth or external accomplishments.

True satisfaction often lies within ourselves, and it’s crucial to consider what truly sustains our happiness.

The lack of a clear foundation behind the cups in the image of the card is symbolic. It raises the question: what is the source of this contentment?

In some interpretations, it could be suggesting that the sense of fulfillment isn’t built on something solid or lasting, making it vulnerable to shifting circumstances.

This encourages a reflection on whether your satisfaction is grounded in something deeper – like self-acceptance or emotional balance – rather than external factors.

The Nine of Cups may encourage you to evaluate how you handle abundance. When you have plenty, it’s easy to slip into complacency or greed.

It’s essential to stay mindful of how you manage resources, both material and emotional. The luxury and comfort symbolized by this card can become a double-edged sword if not kept in check.

The key here is to embrace the happiness without becoming overly attached to the specific circumstances that brought it.

Instead of anchoring your joy to one particular event or situation, you can tap into the deeper feeling of gratitude and contentment that comes from within.

This way, even if external circumstances change, your sense of happiness can remain steady.

It’s a reminder to savor the good moments, but not let them define your worth or happiness in the long term.



TEN OF CUPS

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The Ten of Cups embraces happiness, enjoyment, and emotional fulfillment, especially in your relationships and family.

The Ten of Cups embraces happiness, enjoyment, and emotional fulfillment, especially in your relationships and family. You are flowing with love and happiness, and now you share this with others, opening your heart even further. This is the “happy family” card, saying that your relationship with your family is in loving harmony right now. You are very hopeful, cheerful, satisfied and healthy. The Ten of Cups is a positive card for romantic relationships and may indicate a new relationships or a long-term commitments like an engagement, marriage or starting a family together. In your relationships with others, you have a sense of balance and harmony. You radiate the energy of abundance and happiness. Be sure to step back and appreciate everything you accomplished. The Ten of Cups encourages you to follow your heart and trust your intuition. When something feels great, do more of it. Share the love. You can have the happy ending you’ve always dreamed of.  All you have to do is believe.

The Magician

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The Magician Keywords: Willpower, Desire, Resourceful, Skill, Manifestation, Confidence.

The Magician Message: I am the master of manifestation. Whatever it is I am about to embark upon, I’ve got this! Thinking is action. Thoughts become things and with your heightened awareness, you can you can make happen.

The Magician’s personality is masterful, resourceful, and strategic. When you want to make things happen, turn to the Magician.

The Magician brings you the tools, resources and energy you need to realize your dreams. Now is the perfect time to move forward on that idea you had. It’s time to take inspired action. Focus on the one thing that will move you towards your goal. Be crystal clear with your intentions, then create a solid plan of action and commit to it.

It points to the talents, capabilities and resources to succeed. This is a call to believe in yourself and acknowledge that you’re full of potential. You’re being reminded to embrace your ideas as they will move toward your goal.

The Magician’s personality is masterful, resourceful, and strategic. When you want to make things happen, turn to the Magician.

The message is to tap into one’s full potential rather than holding back, especially when there is a need to transform something.

Commitment to the mission is important, so drop any obstacles that might divert the attention from what you want to accomplish.

Be methodical in preparation to make sure you stay on schedule and carry out your goals.

The Magician is the master of manifestation and they tend to be very busy because they are designed to take action to initiate and create.

They are the ones who really can go out and make things happen.

In a yes or no question, the Magician is a YES!

The High Priestess

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Intuition is the language of the soul. The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and the teacher of sacred knowledge.

The High Priestess card is the second Major Arcana card of the tarot deck.

She indicates a time for learning and listening to your intuition.

She tells you to slow down and reflect on what you’ve learned and to acquire even more knowledge before making a decision or taking action.

Use your energy and time to reflect on what you’ve learned and to prepare yourself for all possible outcomes. Once the outcome is clear, you’ll be ready to act upon it. The main thing here is to trust your intuition. Listen, listen within.

Intuition is the language of the soul. The High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and the teacher of sacred knowledge and hidden mysteries. She teaches you that the world is not always as it seems and more profound influences are often at play.

She signifies spiritual enlightenment, inner illumination, divine knowledge and wisdom. Go deeper within and feel, rather than think. Be proud of your ability to nurture, trust, sense and empathize instead of hiding it away.

Now is the time to be still so you can tune in to your intuition. The answers you are seeking will come from within. Your intuitive sense is providing you with useful information and is assisting you to become more in touch with your subconscious mind. It’s all sitting within You. Trust your intuition.

The High Priestess indicates a time for learning and listening to your intuition.

Have you ever said “I have a gut feeling about this? That’s your intuition telling you something. Listen to it.

This card suggests that it is time to reflect upon the situation and trust your inner instincts to guide you through it. The answers you are seeking will come from within, from your deepest truth and ‘knowing’.

Allow the High Priestess to become your guide as you venture deep into your subconscious mind and access this inner wisdom. 

Empress

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The Empress is a highly sensory person who appreciates the beauty of the simple things in life. She calls on you to create beauty and connect with your senses.

The Empress is the number three of the Major Arcana cards. She signifies the mother of all cards.

The Empress is a highly sensory person who appreciates the beauty of the simple things in life. She calls on you to create beauty and connect with your senses.

The Empress tells you to be kind to yourself and search for beauty and happiness in your life.

Discover different approaches to expressing yourself creatively, be it through painting, music, drama or other art forms.

The Empress also signifies abundance. She urges you to take a moment and focus on the wealth that surrounds you and give thanks for everything you’ve made.

Traditionally the Empress is associated with maternal influence. She is a nurturer at heart. One who loves to ‘mother’ and care for others.

Traditionally the Empress is associated with maternal influence. She is a nurturer at heart. One who loves to ‘mother’ and care for others.

She may indicate a pregnancy or childbirth, or a metaphorical ‘birth’ of a new idea or project.  If you nurture and support those new ideas with compassion and love, they will manifest successfully.

She’s the friend who is always there to listen and give you a loving hug to reassure you that everything will be OK.

In a yes or no question, the Empress is a Yes.

Emperor

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The Emperor is a powerful leader seeking gratitude and authority.

The Emperor is the father figure of the tarot deck and he sets the tone for things.

A person who takes care of things with a no-nonsense approach, and who can fight to protect what he has built. He is wise, strict and disciplined about the way he does things.

Like my father, he is an excellent source of wisdom and advice and has obtained this through experience.

His role is to set the structure, to set the rules and to show some control.

When we see The Emperor in a reading, it’s often a sign of setting boundaries and being very clear about what’s right and what’s wrong. 

The Emperor is a powerful leader seeking gratitude and authority. You organize all around you.  In exchange, you will be paid back with the loyalty and respect.

The Emperor is bound by regulations and rules. You establish law and order by applying rules or policies to a particular situation.  

Keep up your plan until the end, be systematic in your approach and be highly organized.

The Emperor card also signifies knowledge and expertise. You may be a mentor, coach, boss, or a good friend who likes to take on and pass on what you’ve learned to make others as smart and strong as you are.

The Emperor appearing in a reading suggests a period of great stability and security in your life. You are on top of things and have everything under control. Keep up the hard work, stay focused and let nothing stand in your way.

Upright – Authority, structure, a father figure

Reversed – Excessive control, rigidity, domination

Yes or No – Yes

Numerology – 4 (stability)

Element – Fire

Astrological Sign – Aries

The Emperor is ruled by the fire sign Aries. People born under Aries are said to be bold, impulsive and full of energy just like The Emperor.

The Emperor is ruled by the fire sign Aries. People born under Aries are said to be bold, impulsive and full of energy just like The Emperor.

The Emperor and Aries set the tone for things to come. Their role is to be a leader, to set the structure and to show some control.

In order to be a strong leader, you must be firm and fair. You need a clear vision of what you want to create.

If you need a starting point to initiate change and new beginnings, then look to The Emperor. He’ll make sure you follow the rule book and you get the job done right.

Hierophant

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The Hierophant is the masculine counterpart to the High Priestess. He is also known as the Pope or the Teacher in other Tarot decks.

The Hierophant is the masculine counterpart to the High Priestess.

Affirmation:
Here’s to finding the new me, the version of myself I’ve never met yet.

He is also known as the Pope or the Teacher in other Tarot decks.

The personality of the Hierophant is conventional and conservative. He follows the proper process and he rarely deviates from what he knows has worked.

He needs to conform and get other people’s approval, and he’s careful not to rock the boat.

This card represents an established set of spiritual values and beliefs and is often linked to religion and other formal the principles. It indicates that you obey the norm and stay within the limits of a framework that has been ‘ tried and tested.

You stick to the key principles and laws that you know would result in a successful outcome.

The Hierophant Tarot card often speaks to group membership or being part of an institution.

Work with a teacher, mentor, or guide. You may enjoy a deep sense of comfort being surrounded by people who have well-established belief systems and explicit values. Finding them may be as significant as exploring a new church or religious group, or as simple as joining a team or a gym.

This card is about identifying with others and a way of thinking that will prompt further learning.

The personality of the Hierophant is conventional and conservative. He follows the proper process and he rarely deviates from what he knows has worked.

At it’s core, The Hierophant Card is about awakening to a Higher Power. The energy is represented by dedication to your spiritual practice, discipline, commitment and seeking out like a minded community.

Dedicate yourself to your spiritual path and welcome the guidance from wise teachers.

This is the time for discovering your deeper meaning. The keys of knowledge are at your feet.

Allow yourself to learn from other people’s wisdom, follow established rules and stick to traditional values.

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Teachers come in all shapes and sizes. The Hierophant is teaching the students tradition, conformity, spirituality – the moral code of ethics.

Open your mind and your heart and be ready to receive. This is your time to be comforted by your faith. Be it through a spiritual leader or motivational speaker. The options are endless. You may find the teacher within the pages of a self help book, a tutor, a family member or a friend.

Dedicate yourself to a regular spiritual practice. A spiritual practice refers to something that we perform each day to nur­ture our deep inner being. A spiritual practice quiets the mind and brings us into a state of peace or harmony with ourselves.

A spiritual practice can take many forms, but it is not the form that matters so much as the intent. In fact, a spiritual practice does not even need to be explicitly spiritual to be effective. It simply needs to be something that helps you turn inward and connect with your own truth and purpose.

There are countless activities that could be deemed spiritual practices. Anything that allows you to quiet your mind and connect with your deepest self could be considered a spiritual practice.

  • Meditation, Prayer, Writing in a journal, Joining a team, Yoga, Tai chi, Going for a walk, Painting, Dancing, Keeping a gratitude journal, Singing/chanting.

HEART-CENTRED PRACTICE: JOIN A GROUP CLASS

The Hierophant embodies teaching and group membership. Sign up for a group class. This might be a spiritual retreat, an exercise class, an art class or a professional development workshop.

Go with the intention of learning from both the teacher and the students. Experience what it is like to share similar lessons with like-minded people.

Choose a path that will deepen your connection with spirit and that will teach you about an established belief system.

Crystal associated with the Hierophant is Celestite.
Celestite is the teacher of the new age and is the perfect stone to support you along your path of spiritual awareness.

A high vibrational stone, Celestite will activate the Third Eye Chakra, allowing you to access your inner voice and knowledge you have to share.

The Hierophant is often used to refer with group membership or to be part of an organization.

You will feel a profound sense of comfort surrounded by people with well-established beliefs and clear values. It may be as important to find them as exploring a new church or as easy as joining a gym.

This card is about identifying with others and a way of thinking that prompts learning to continue.

“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts, it is acquiring understanding.” – William Arthur Ward (Author and pastor)

The Lovers

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Conscience connections and meaningful relationships. Love, harmony & choices.

The Lovers tarot card is all about conscience connections, meaningful relationships, love, harmony and choices.

The Lovers personality is authentic and genuine. As a result, Lovers personalities are highly ethical and live life from their core beliefs, values and principles.

While the Lovers card usually refers to a romantic bond, it can also reflect a close relationship of friendship or family where affection, appreciation and empathy flow. You will create a harmonious and fulfilling relationship by communicating openly and honestly with those you care about.

The lovers are about decisions. The choice about who you want, how you connect with others and what you’re going to stand for and won’t stand for. You need to be transparent about your own beliefs and values to make good choices – and remain true to them. It won’t be easy for all choices either.

Do not make a decision based on fear, anxiety, guilt or shame. You have to choose happiness – love for yourself, love of others, and love of the world. Choose your own best version. Ultimately, you are helped to unify opposing powers by the Lovers card. There are similar advantages and disadvantages, rewards and obstacles in every selection, positive and negative. Follow your heart.

The Lovers in a Yes or No Reading – Those seeking a yes or no answer often pull the Lovers tarot card since it deals with choices and feeling uncertain about a decision. If you are at a crossroads and want to move forward in a certain direction but feel ‘unsure’, put all doubt to the side. Lovers is usually a YES

The Lovers tarot card is all about conscience connections, meaningful relationships, love, harmony and choices.

At its core, and this year, it’s all about honoring the Highest Good within you and others, creating meaningful relationships and making conscious choices. The Lovers is about choice. Choice about who you spend time with. Choice about who you let into your life. Choice about how you interact with others and on what level.

This is a potent year for expanding your impact, reaching your highest potential and of course creating relationships with yourself, your loved ones and your community.

Know that your true power is welcoming all parts of yourself, the good and not so good and giving everything a good dose of LOVE, compassion and kindness.

Remember, when you truly love and accept yourself it will inevitably radiate out into the world.

This is your time to create fulfilling relationships with those around you. Look to the people who lift you up and invest in them. Choose the path of Love and make your world a better place this year.