Five of Swords - May

Hope you’re all okay and this finds you well during these difficult times.

This card can mean conflict, that doesn’t have to be violence. It can be conflict within yourself or, as these times are proving for many, that the old systems weren’t working and that it’s time to cut cords and make changes.

A man holds two swords close to his chest; three others are close by.  Two women are behind him; they appear to be walking away. 

Which person do you connect with? The woman in the distance who has already decided enough is enough, the woman in the middle who appears to be glancing back. Is she in two minds about whether to stay or leave? Or the man who appears equipped and ready to fight if needed?

The one you relate to will give you a clue as to what stage of your journey you are on. Let your intuition guide you along the right path.

The fives are connected to the throat chakra, blue: this links with speaking your truth and self-expression. Be honest with yourself and others, have patience during this time. Get creative with your words. Begin writing, either journal, poetry or get on with writing that story you’ve been mulling over for some time.

The Chariot - April

It’s an understatement to say a lot is going on in the world right now. Firstly, I hope you who is reading, and your loved ones are safe and well. 

Last month’s card was the Fool and it certainly turned out to be a new start for us all! It feels like a new chapter in the way we live has begun.

This month is the Chariot, another major arcana card.

The lady in the card is deep in meditation, she looks unaware of the chariot and three horses approaching behind her. But deep down she knows. She is at the crossroads and is letting go of more old routes.  

Both the Fool and Chariot are red, connecting with the base chakra. This time is asking us to look at out ingrained habits and what makes us feel truly secure. What will we go back to once this time is over? What have we realised we can do without? What roots are truly important?

It currently feels like we’re not in control, and there are always big changes this feeling will apply to. At the minute all we can do is trust where the journey takes us.

The Fool - March

In a lot of decks, the Fool is depicted as a young person about to step off a cliff, they usually have a dog with them and a ‘in their own world’ vibe about them. Not this card.

The Chakra Wisdom Tarot shows a young woman emerging from deep, strong roots, there are trees growing behind her, the branches reaching up appear to grow from her. There is also a white light emanating from her heart chakra. She doesn’t appear foolish, more confident and determined.

She represents a new start; the strong roots of her past keep her grounded as she begins her journey into the unknown. But she also needs to break away from these roots and trust that she can move on safely. We have a choice now. Do we stay where we are, or do we embrace this new chapter and move forward with confidence?

Take a risk, step out of your comfort zone. Say yes to that new opportunity and see where it leads.

Ace of Swords - February

She rises from the sea holding her sword, ready to cut through to the truth, the clouds covering the sky begin to clear as clarity unfolds.

This month is about stepping forward, out of your past and realising you have the strength and knowledge to become who you want to be. Don’t let the tides pull you back, move forward on to dry land and create your life.

She is also advising us to pay attention to any ideas that come to us this month. Seeds of Imbolc are beginning to grow, and light is returning, time to let your ideas bloom. Nurture them and spend time tending them. Don’t let old limiting beliefs hold you back.

The card is linked to the base chakra, red is linked to grounding and your roots. Let go of old family beliefs, speak with your ancestors to discover what karmic patterns are running through your life and ask how you can cut the ties. It’s time for you to move forward.

Queen of Coins - January

Happy New Year! I hope you’ve all had a lovely festive season and are ready to head into 2020 refreshed and full of optimism.

The tarot is kicking us off with the Queen of Coins. I’ve been wanting to connect more with my Chakra Wisdom Tarot deck so will be using these going forward. They have all the tarot symbolism, but each card is also connected to one of the chakras which excites my Colour Therapist side. 

This Queen is telling us to believe in our abundance, aim to only focus on that and not the negative. Now is a good time to look at finances, yep I know that can be scary, but bite the bullet. Turn it round to a positive, see where you can make changers, create a budget, set up a savings account even if you only put £10 in it a month. It’s all a positive start. 

She also wants us to look at all we already have and be grateful, begin keeping a gratitude diary. Write five to ten things down you are grateful for every night before you turn the light out to sleep. This will help send the blessings out as you drift off. If you do have worries write them on a separate sheet of paper first and keep it to one side. When the next new moon comes around burn this to release it.

This Queen is bathed in indigo which corresponds to the brow chakra. She wants us to recognise our manifesting power and intuition. Begin to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, respect them.

Three of Autumn - December

A beautiful card for the close of the year! This fairy has been working hard, he’s had a vision, a dream and he is working to make it happen. He’s put his heart and soul into his creations and will get rewards for it.

Work to make the magic happen. You have a vision and the path is beginning to unfold before you. Take the first steps needed and get going!

If you’ve been putting in the work now is the time results are starting to show, keep going, keep learning and developing the vision. It’s time to follow your heart, do more of what you love as you go into the new year, and decade. 

Seven of Winter - November

A graceful fairy skates across the ice. She is in the flow, and not fully aware of her surroundings, focusing on the skating and the decanter of liquid in her hand. Her hood is up blocking her peripheral vision.

Going on the marks left on the ice she’s been skating a while. Is she simply happy to be in the moment, enjoying the dance, or is she avoiding something? Does she not want to look and face the truth of the matter?

Which one are you doing?  Be honest!

If you’re being realistic, looking at all sides of every situation and overall enjoying going with the flow whilst keeping practical expectations, carry on. That’s great.

But if you’re deceiving yourself, and others, burying your head in the sand and not facing reality now is the time to stop.

If like this fairy you have been going round and round always getting the same outcome maybe it’s time, to be honest with yourself. If you go round again what will have changed? Nothing, unless you do something different. So try something different.

Remember that you can’t go on like this forever. Eventually the ice will thin and break, it will thaw, and the situation will force you to make a change.

I know it can be difficult but aim to be brave and make that change now before other factors force you to.