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New Moon in Sagittarius Horoscope December 1st 2024

New Moon in Sagittarius Horoscope December 1st 2024

The New Moon in Sagittarius takes place on December 1st 2024. This New Moon brings us the opportunity to gain a new philosophical perspective. It will certainly be an emotionally supercharged time, but we will be getting philosophical, asking exactly why we feel certain ways. This New Moon will also give us the opportunity to practice emotional restraint and resilience .

We will deeply reflect on exactly why we have the emotional desires and impulses we do, and weather they truly serve us. There will be absolutely no stopping us from following our hearts desires. We may seek emotional comfort through reading, discovering new information and adopting new philosophies. This will be coupled with a strong desire for emotional freedom and independence.

However, we may experience some growing pains as an emotional realization will hit us like a ton of bricks. We may face some difficult emotional truths and feel a strong sense of fear as we cast light onto our shadows. We will fully feel the emotions we have been repressing for years which may leave us feeling somewhat fragile. Yet, we will stoically face them,helping us mature emotionally.

There is a sense that our emotional desires will be at odds with some responsibilities we have. For instance, we may wish to deeply connect with our loved ones but time constraints could get in the way. We may need to find a way we can fulfill our responsibilities and get our emotional needs met this New Moon in Sagittarius.

Find out what this New Moon in Sagittarius means for your sign below. I would recommend reading for your rising sign but feel free to read for your sun and moon sign if you wish to.

Aries

You are craving excitement and adventure this New Moon in Sagittarius. You are itching to explore the world so you certainly will feel a little restless! You may embark on a new adventure (or at least plan one) and very much enjoy traveling to a land you haven’t explored yet. Burn out is a real possibility at this time as you have too much energy to sit still this New Moon!

Taurus

You will finally start building a future with someone you love this New Moon in Sagittarius. A lover will share their assets with you, showing you that they are committed to you for life.You may be invited into their home or receive a lump sum of money from them. Establishing a new business with another person may occur around this time. Receiving inheritance money is also possible, all of which can take some financial pressure off you. This will allow you to invest in yourself and your dreams, perhaps give you some seed money to start up a passion project? You could feel guilty using another person’s resources but you are advised to accept these gifts gracefully as others simply want to show you that they care.

Gemini

A fresh new start awaits you in your relationship. You will finally start talking about the big questions surrounding your relationship so you will get a sense that it is finally moving forwards in the way that you would like. The question is however, when this relationship progresses in a new direction, will this person truly be a good fit in your life? Another issue that could crop up is that you might feel so caught up in relationship matters to the point where you cannot focus onyour worldly aspirations. For instance, your career responsibilities may clash with your plans to spend time with your loved one. You may need to find a way you can fit all these plans into your life.

Cancer

You can expect a brand new start at work this New Moon in Sagittarius. You have the energy to put in the effort to create new work opportunities for yourself which will give you a significant boost in income. Naturally, this will enable you to meet all your physical needs. However, you may be so focused on the daily grind that you find it difficult integrating your usual spiritual practice into your busy lifestyle. You may need to make some sacrifices to make time for them so you feel spiritually fulfilled and balanced within yourself.

Leo

This New Moon in Sagittarius you will be making time for play. Taking on a new hobby is possible as there are lots of things are sparking your energy and enthusiasm at this time. While you wish to put yourself out there and have fun, your anxieties could prevent you from fully engaging in them as your mind could be full of ‘what ifs’. Consider whether it is just your imagination running wild or if you have a genuine reason why you feel this way. Try not to let fear stop you from doing things you love as dong them will bring joy into your life and help you overcome any anxiety you may feel.

Virgo

You will engage in deep rest at home this New Moon in Sagittarius. You will fully recharge your batteries so you will have the energy to go forwards with your worldly pursuits following the New Moon. Perhaps you have been ‘go go go’ of late, with barely any time to stop and rest. This New Moon however, you can pause and take stock of what you have accomplished so far. Living arrangements could be tense at this time however. It’s possible that you will need to make compromises with those who you live with to maintain peace. It’s possible that this will lead you to feel stifled at home, as though you have no space to yourself. Creating your own space where you can be quiet and reflect alone will help you avoid conflict with others you reside with and help you get the peace and quiet you crave.

Libra

You will feel mentally alert, sharp and energized this New Moon in Sagittarius. You will experience a new found enthusiasm when expressing yourself. You will feel a natural ability to connect with others which will help you to liaise. It is possible that at this time, you will make contact with a community and find fulfillment communicating and sharing your ideas with them. However, tensions arise in the workplace, as another may well try and stop you from advancing in your job. Are they worried that you will get ahead of them? Perhaps they simply just jealous when they see your abilities shine forth.

Scorpio

A new financial opportunity awaits you this New Moon in Sagittarius. You are working on your overall career development and putting in all your effort to building one for yourself. Diligently working toward your career goals like this will naturally bring about a wonderful new financial opportunity. However, playtime may be compromised. Perhaps you wish to play and engage in hobbies but you may be time limited as you may be so focused on your monetary goals. Just remember if you are sacrificing your leisure time, hard work will pay off in the future.

Sagittarius

This New Moon in Sagittarius you will be very much focused on self-care. It will be a good time for you to think about how you can better look after yourself and your vessel. You may feel an intense motivation to research and study for overall self-improvement at this time as well. Perhaps you will be reading a lot of self-help books so you can better understand yourself and how to navigate the world around you. You may want to ask yourself what it is that makes you feel emotionally safe this New Moon in Sagittarius. Do you feel that you don’t have a safe space where you can retreat? Are there aspects of your living situation that make you feel tense?If the answer is yes, you may benefit from setting up a safe space where you can retreat and engage in self-care activities. It will also be a good time to reach out and connect with others this New Moon as they can bring out the best in you at this time.

Capricorn

Are you taking the time to truly connect with your inner feelings Capricorn? Do you forget to check in with yourself as you go about your daily life? If this is the case, it is time to do so this New Moon in Sagittarius. Ask yourself how you truly feel about what is in front of you. Does the situation at hand make you feel happy, sad, anxious or angry? It is important that you start acknowledging your feelings so you begin attracting the experiences that make you feel good, rather than frustrated. For instance, if you feel like you cannot effectively communicate what you are feeling to others and they are failing to meet your needs, checking in with yourself first will be key to effectively asking what it is that you want from them. Also, try not to work yourself into the ground this New Moon. Conditions are ideal for you to create a prosperous work opportunity for yourself which could allow you to live lifestyle that gives you the freedom to take a step back when you wish to.

Aquarius

You can enjoy an increased sense of connection with others this New Moon in Sagittarius. Others are making the effort to truly connect with you and be proactive in your relationship. This will make you feel very much cared for and appreciated. It is an ideal time to reach out to a new community, join a group or make a new friend this New Moon in Sagittarius as doing so can help you get to where you want to be in life. However, very wary of wishful thinking this New Moon, otherwise this could cause financial problems. Careful financial planning is required at this time.

Pisces

This New Moon in Sagittarius you will have the energy to put your career goals into action. You may start a brand-new career project or perhaps even try out a new career path. You will be happy to work really hard and apply yourself at this time which will certainly have huge pay offs. Practicing a level of self-restraint will be required when going forwards with your plans but with careful preparation, you can achieve great things in your career.

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Card of the Week – 4th-10th of November 2024 – Pick A Card Tarot Reading

Hey everyone! Welcome to your card of the week tarot reading. Pick the card (or number of cards) you feel drawn to as shown in the photo below and find out what general energies you can expect to encounter this coming week (4th-10th of November 2024).

Group One: If you chose card number one it is important that you get some rest this week. You may face pressure from others to be productive but it’s important that you take time to recharge your batteries.

    Group Two: Dream big this week group two. You are in the process of building your ideal life. It’s important that you realize there are no limits as to what you can achieve. You might think it is impossible to reach your goals but they are well within your reach now.

Group Three: If you chose card number three, it’s important that you act selfishly this week. You have been putting your needs on the back burner for others but the people you have been making sacrifices for are taking you for granted. It’s time to take your energy back and focus on yourself so you can feel happier and more balanced in yourself.

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New Moon in Scorpio 2024 – What It Means For Your Rising Sign

This New Moon in Scorpio will bring powerful emotional transformation for us all on the 1st of November 2024. Old, painful emotions that we have buried beneath the surface will be dredged up, forcing us to deal with them. For too long we have been repressing our own feelings but we will finally we facing up to them, accepting them for what they are and finally asking for what we want. It might feel somewhat disconcerting connecting with these feelings but in doing so, you will discover your true desires so you can effectively create the life you want. Check out what the New Moon in Scorpio means for your rising sign below.

Aries:

You are in the process of sifting through your psyche and establishing a new identity for yourself. Upon deep meditation you may come to the realisation that your current insecurities, fears and emotions are a product of your upbringing. You may disconnect from your familial relations as you work through them and try to figure out who you are as an individual beyond your family members.

Taurus:

You will decide you want more from your personal relationships. You want to be sure that your relationships have a firm foundation on which you can build a future. If you feel that your needs aren’t (or won’t ever be met) in a relationship, you may decide to assert your boundaries with them or pull the plug on your relationship entirely if they aren’t willing to adapt to your needs. In doing so, you will build and attract partnerships where you share the same vision which will ultimately, create longevity in your relationships.

Gemini:

You’ll feel a desire to undertake a new work endeavour or project but you may be limited financially. You may require funds as a back-up as you go for your dream job or to set up a new business so you’ll need to think about how you can budget to make this happen. This may feel limiting but with hard work and dedication, this can help you progress on your dream career path.

Cancer:

While it might be challenging getting some creative projects started, implementing your ideas can lead to growth. Your wisdom has greatly developed over the past few years and it will be time to channel this into a brand-new creation, weather that is a book, painting or something else. A desire to explore new horizons could take over in you so planning a trip could be underway this new moon.

Leo:

You are forced to look inward this new moon. Perhaps you are avoiding facing some repressed emotions bubbling away in your psyche because you are afraid of being overwhelmed by them. However, they will seem to spill out to the surface on their own accord, possibly leading to tears and tantrums. While these may be challenging to deal with, you can finally work through your emotions so you can have a better grip over them. It is possible that you will start talking about said feelings with another, perhaps through therapy, which will shed new insight into them. You will find that consciously sorting through your feelings will prevent them from overwhelming you.

Virgo:

Communications open up between you and your loved ones this new moon. It will be time when you finally start talking about the serious issues surrounding your relationship. You may have been sweeping your feelings under the rug for the sake of keeping the peace but this new moon will bring these issues to the fore. This could make or break your relationships. While talking about such things can strengthen your relationship, at the same time it could lead you seek out new ones if you discover the people in your life aren’t even worth your time and energy.

Libra:

A deep desire to achieve power seems to overtake you this new moon. You may wish to set up a new income stream to demonstrate your worth. Achievement will be your main focus around this time but you might need to ask yourself if you are doing this for the right reasons. Ultimately, you need to be the one to decide if this is the case and weather your worldly endeavors will be worth it in the end. With that being said, you can apply yourself when moving forward with your financial goals and achieve a great deal of abundance with hard work in the end.

Scorpio:

you may have been feeling that life has been all work and no play lately but this new moon you will have the opportunity to spend time to focus on yourself and do something that brings you true joy. Your self-expression will be at an all-time high so you may well try out a brand new look which could captivate the attention of a romantic suitor.

Sagittarius:

A lot of spiritual growth occurs for you as you spend a lot of time in solitude developing this around this time. You may well delve deeper into the occult this new moon so discovering a new spiritual practice is very possible. Deep meditative insight will also strike. You’ll come to the epiphany about what you need (or don’t need), leading you to make shifts and changes in your life in accordance to this.

Capricorn:

Your true friends will be revealed to you this new moon which can trigger a brand-new start in your friendships. Will you be working on your bond between your current one or establishing new connections? This will depend on whether you discover if your current pals are worth the time and energy. You are at a point in your life now where you desire more meaning and solidity in your friendships so if your current friends cannot fulfill your needs, you will be seeking out new ones who do.

Aquarius:

You are inspired to embark on a new career endeavor this new moon. You are getting serious about these matters as you wish to build a more establishes career. Investing in a new start up is very possible for you now. While building the career you want will require you to put in a lot of work and energy, you can accomplish your goals if you put in the effort.

Pisces:

You are playing with a lot of new ideas and will very much enjoy broadening your mind this new moon. You’ll discover that there is a lot more out there the world than you once thought so you’ll feel a strong thirst for adventure. However, you need to ask yourself if you are you taking stock of the risks that come with stepping outside your comfort zone. Getting in a risky situation as you explore the world at large could end up setting you back so just be sure to look before you leap.

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The Four of Pentacles – Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations

 The Four of Pentacles

Key Words) Possessiveness, Stability, Frugality, Stinginess, Clingy, Hoarding, Not willing to invest out of fear of loss, Holding on to the old and familiar, Pinching pennies, Greed, Budgeting, Protecting yourself

The Four of Pentacles depicts a man holding onto his pentacles with all his might. It is as though he is afraid to let go and lose the limited amount that he has.

The Four of Pentacles can indicate you will be in this sort of scarcity mentality where you feel you have limited resources so you desperately try to hold onto what you do have out of fear.

Your focus on conserving may be hindering your ability to fully enjoy and appreciate what you already have, or it may be blocking new opportunities from entering your life.

In any case, this card signifies difficulty in letting go and trusting the process. When the Four of Pentacles appears, ask yourself, what am I afraid to release?

It is very difficult for something to grow if we don’t let go. How can a child fully grow into their own person if their parents smother them. At some point their child must leave the nest and find their own way in life otherwise they are stay stuck in childhood forever.

Similarly, if we hold onto our pennies and don’t invest them sensibly into our projects or business, how can it grow into more money? Yes this could be a risk but if we don’t invest it sensibly, we cannot grow it either. If we close ourselves off from others because of fear, we also close ourselves off from experiencing love. The Four of Pentacles can be an indication that we are blocking opportunities coming in because of this mindset.

General

The Four of Pentacles can mean you have a scarcity mindset regarding your financial and material resources. You may fear not having enough so you become overly cautious with your money, counting every penny and saving excessively.

Seeing The Four of Pentacles crop up in a general reading can mean that your finances are, or will be tight in the future. It can indicate you may go through a period of financial scarcity so you may need to find ways to scrimp, budget and save to get by.

Love

Seeing the Four of Pentacles appear in a love reading may indicate a few things. For one, it could mean that you are (or will be) involved with a partner who is very possessive of you.

I commonly see the Four of Pentacles represent partners who are very controlling. It can mean that you are, or will become involved with someone who wants to keep you all to themselves and watch and monitor your every move.

They may even attempt to control your dress, speech and try and prevent you from seeing other people. Seeing the Four of Pentacles can be a major red flag in this way so be cautious when you see this come up, especially if it appears with other cards such as the Knight of Swords.

The Four of Pentacles can also mean that you become involved with someone who is unwilling to open up to you. Whenever I see the imagery on The Four of Pentacles, I cannot help but notice that the figure is tightly crossing his arms where his chest is. It is like he is determined not to let anyone into his heart. This person you become involved with may be so frightened of getting hurt that you feel that you cannot get close to this person.

Alternatively, The Four of Pentacles may represent that you yourself are scared of opening up to others and getting hurt. You may actively reject potential partners, refuse to date or share your true feelings with anyone. You could block yourself off from experiencing great love due to this fear. Using your intuition will be key when coming up with the correct interpretation in your readings.

Feelings

The Four of Pentacles usually means that the person you are inquiring about feels possessive toward you. It could mean that they feel quite needy and clingy and feel they need some reassurance you aren’t going to abandon them.

As mentioned above, seeing The Four of Pentacles may be a major red flag as it could indicate that your person will exhibit controlling behavior toward you. They may see you as ‘theirs’ and feel unwilling to share you with anyone else.

It could indicate that your person may even be afraid to open up to you and fully let you in emotionally. As we can see, the figure on the card is holding onto the pentacle right by his chest. This can indicate that your person is closing you off, and refusing to let you into their heart.

Seeing The Four of Pentacles can also be a sign that your person does not wish to progress your relationship further. They may delay committing to you or show signs that they do not wish to move ahead with your connection for now.

Career

In a career reading, The Four of Pentacles can mean that you will experience stability in your career but a lack of growth. You may be so protective over your current position that you are scared to put any new ideas forward or trying out anything new for career growth. Perhaps taking a risk is advisable to experience growth in your career, especially if The Fool card comes out in an advisory position in your tarot spread.

Also, The Four of Pentacles may indicate that you are, or will be closing yourself off to others you work with (or those that work in your industry). You may be hesitant to work or share your ideas or plans with them as you may be concerned that someone will try and steal your ideas and take credit for them. While this may be a valid concern, closing yourself off to others could prevent any sort of collaboration opportunity.

Business

The Four of Pentacles can indicate that you will be unwilling to invest money into your business which means it cannot grow. It can indicate you may be limited on funds and need to be frugal with your resources so expansion of your business does not look probable right now.

It could be because you are risk averse and are unwilling to invest your money into your business when necessary for growth. The Four of Pentacles may be encouraging you to invest in your business so that it can grow. After all you got to spend money to make money!

*(keep in mind to always consult professionals when making financial decisions).

Financial

Similarly, this card may indicate you are so unwilling to invest so there won’t be financial growth. It can indicate that you will be scrimping and saving and cutting back on expenditure for the foreseeable future. More positively, it can indicate that you will successfully save up a nice nest egg for yourself.

As a Blessing

As a blessing, The Four of Pentacles indicates that your ability to penny pinch and conserve resources will mean you are safe financially. You have saved your money so now you have something to fall back on in times of scarcity.

The Four of Pentacles can also predict that any investments you have made or will make in the future will pay off.

* Again, please consult a professional before making financial decisions.

As a Challenge

The Four of Pentacles as a challenge indicates that you are experiencing control issues. You may be trying hard to control a particular outcome and are so afraid to let go. Life is constantly fluctuating and changing, we cannot hold onto the same old situation whole lives, we need to let go of the old so the new can enter.

The Four of Pentacles may also indicate that you are so afraid of losing someone that you sabotage your relationship. You may constantly want someones assurance that they will stay so you may exert controlling behavior toward them. You may do this to the point that that they feel they cannot breathe or enjoy the relationship (or you yourself cannot fully enjoy it in the moment because you are too scared of losing them).

Conversely, it could represent that someone will show controlling and possessive behavior toward you. You feel as though you don’t have room to breathe because you are too busy trying to assure your partner.

Advice

More generally, The Four of Pentacles advises you to take a frugal approach with your resources and save your money. The Four of Pentacles also advises you to carefully invest your money into something as this could pay off. Using your intuition is key to knowing which meaning applies to you. Obviously, seeking the advice of a financial professional is advised here but this is what it could mean in a tarot reading.

The Four of Pentacles also advises you to cling to what you already have. For example, if you are inquiring about whether you should stay in a relationship, job or any other situation, the Four of Pentacles advises you to hold onto it.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The Four of Pentacles is typically a no but this does depend on the type of question you ask.

If you have asked whether you should invest your time, energy and resources into something or try something new, the answer is a no, not right now.

If you ask something like should you continue with your relationship, current job, the answer is yes, you ought to hold onto it for now.

When will it happen?

January 10th to January 19th

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for reversed interpretations

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The King of Swords – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

The King of Swords

Key Words) Intellectual, Logical, Articulate, Straight to the point, Intelligent, Analytical, Using logic and reasoning over emotions, Emotionally detached, High principles, Using your head over your heart

The King of Swords symbolizes a person who is logical, intelligent and intellectual.  This card often represents an individual, usually older and likely male, who is or is like air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).

The King of Swords possesses very admirable traits. He is highly intelligent, articulate and logical. However, he is can come across as emotionally detached, maybe even heartless.

The king of swords is the type of person who uses his head over his heart. If you want the honest to god truth, he is the sort of person you want to go to.

He won’t necessarily tell you what will make you feel good but he will tell you straight up facts! Even if the truth may hurt.

He is the archetypal strict and stern parent. He is good at providing structure and disciple but he probably won’t be good at showing his children affection.

General

If the King of Swords appears in a general context he may be advising you to use logic and reason over your feelings. Do what makes logical sense, even if your heart wants something else.

Seeing the King of Swords can also mean that someone who has similar attributes to them will make an appearance in your life soon. Depending on whether he appears in a positive or negative context, this can obviously be good or bad.

Positively, this person coming into your life may be better able to help you see things clearly. They may be an advisor and help you get a more objective look at what you need to do to see success. Negatively, this person may prove to be a stern or harsh influence in your life. They may hurt you by telling you cold hard truths you didn’t necessarily want to hear about yourself.

If you are in higher education (or perhaps some working in academia), seeing the King of Swords can be a rather positive sign. His appearance suggest that you will excel in your exams and you may even see academic recognition.

Love

If you are single, the King of Swords can predict that you will meet someone or enter a relationship with someone who is cold and emotionally detached.

The King of Swords isn’t very emotionally supportive. You may become involved with someone who does not support you unconditionally. They value facts over feeling so may not always have your back if they see someone else as being in the right, even if you are noticeably upset by their behavior. They may even disregard your feelings. They may feel the need to tell you the truth, even if it hurts you.

Usually, it isn’t the best sign if you are looking for a loving, emotionally connected relationship as it suggests you may get involved with someone who cannot provide you with the affection and tenderness you crave.

Not everyone is a gooey romantic though. Perhaps you are an air sign or have air placements in your birth chart so in many ways, you yourself may be an emotionally detached lover.

Seeing the King of Swords crop up in a love reading may be a better sign if you like your space in a relationship and want to be with someone for more practical reasons. It can also indicate you may be with someone who you are intellectually compatible with. You may enjoy engaging in debates and discussions with them.

Feelings

The King of Swords suggests the person you are asking about lacks feelings for you. Your person may feel emotionally detached from you.

Career

It can be positive seeing the King of Swords in a career reading. Seeing him can mean that an advisor can help propel you in your career. Someone with a lot of expertise and experience can help you see where there are gaps in your knowledge and performance and help give you the advice you need to move forwards in your career.

However, seeing him crop up could indicate that someone in your workplace (like a boss or a manager) will hold you to very high standards. They may be harsh and critical toward you. While this can motivate you to improve your work, this may bring about feelings of inadequacy.

Also, I have seen the King of Swords symbolizing a family member who was putting pressure on them to pursue a specific career path. This person felt the need to go down this path to please them even though it didn’t feel right for them.

The King of Swords may indicate that there is someone in your life who is putting pressure on you in this way. If you see him come up for this sort of thing, you may need to ask yourself if you are making career choices for your highest and greatest good or if you are doing something just to please others.

Business

Seeing the King of Swords in this context can indicate you ought to hire a consultant or advisor to help you grow your business. They can help you to identify any gaps in your knowlege and provide you with information on how you can improve your business.

Financial

Similarly, The King of Swords advises you to hire a financial advisor to help you improve your finances.

As a Blessing

The King of Swords means that you possess strong intellecutal abilities. Seeing him can indicate you will pass any exams or assesments with flying colours if you are enrolled in education.

Also, it can mean that there is someone around you who can help give you sound advice to help you get ahead in any professional or business endeavours.

As a Challenge

The King of Swords can mean that someone will behave coldly toward you. You may get involved with someone who is emotionally detached and harsh.

It may mean that you rationalize things so much that you have forgotten how to feel. You may be so concerned about doing what makes logical sense that you forget to listen to the more intuitive part of yourself.

Sometimes we need to make decisions that just don’t make logical sense because we intuitively feel something is right for us. Weighing things up too much and ignoring your gut could land you into trouble.

Advice

The King of Swords advises you to use logic and reason above all else. The best thing you can do right now is to weigh things up carefully. Do what makes the most logical sense, even if it goes against your hearts desires.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The King of Swords is a yes if your question relates to success in academics. For example ‘will I pass this exam?’. With your intelligence, you are capable of achieving your goals.

However, for other questions, the King of Swords typically depends on the context. For example, if you are asking if your career or business will be successful, the answer is a maybe, depending on whether you seek the input of an advisor.

For love questions for example ‘does he love me?’ the answer is a no.

When will it happen?

11th of May – 10th of June

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for reversed interpretations

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Don’t pull a ‘clarifier’ card when performing a tarot reading, pull out the book instead!

If you are a beginner in tarot, it’s common to ask your question, draw the cards, and then struggle to interpret their meaning. Many people turn to books or Google to find the right interpretation, even if they’ve been reading for years. And that’s totally fine.
In fact, I believe it can benefit you and actually help you become a more intuitive reader in the long run. So don’t be hard on yourself if you rely on external resources. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad reader or incapable of learning. Eventually, you’ll come across the “right” interpretation that resonates with you during this process anyhow.
There’s a common myth that reading from the book while doing a tarot reading is somehow a bad thing and disconnects you from your intuition. Many courses and teachers promote the idea of reading without relying on books as soon as possible. But why?
It’s funny because most people understand that learning from various tarot resources is essential, regardless of how long they’ve been reading. Yet, when you consult a book during a reading, it’s seen as wrong.
This doesn’t make sense. Of course, if you’re reading professionally and charging for your services, there’s an expectation to have a certain level of proficiency and be able to intuitively understand the cards. It’s understandable to aim for confidently interpreting the cards without relying on a book, especially in a professional setting.
However, when we are in the learning process and practicing readings for ourselves, friends, family, or anyone else, it is perfectly fine to refer to the book. There seems to be a lot of pressure to skip this phase nowadays, as if you should first memorize everything and then interpret the cards from memory.
Yes, reading this way may seem more impressive, but when you’re just starting out, it’s actually advisable to consult the book when performing readings. In doing so, this will expand your knowledge base.
Many tarot teachers advocate reading intuitively without the book. While it’s something to aspire to, it’s worth noting that the reason they can read intuitively without the book and you can’t is because they have accumulated a great deal of tarot knowledge and have years of experience reading for others.
Sometimes we forget how we started as beginners. They can say this because they are more advanced and have already developed the ability to read intuitively. However, you still need to go through the learning process, and there’s no shame in that!
It’s like telling someone who has never ridden a bike to just ride it and it will come naturally; it doesn’t work that way. If you know how to ride a bike, you do it intuitively, but if you’re a beginner, you need stabilizers and step-by-step instructions.
After practice, riding a bike becomes intuitive, but you would never dream of telling a beginner to just ride it. It’s the same when we tell others to just look at the cards and “let the message come to you.”
Unfortunately, if you are a beginner, you don’t have the knowledge and skills to do that yet. This is a process you have to go through to become an intuitive reader, and it’s not an overnight process by any means. It’s the “get rich quick scheme” of the tarot world, if you ask me.
You can’t just stare down the cards and wait for something to come to you and suddenly become an intuitive reader. Yes, anyone can pick up something by doing this, even if they’ve never read tarot before, but they won’t be as good as someone with more experience and knowledge.
Experts and novices think very differently from each other, which can be seen in virtually any field or profession. When faced with new problems, experts rely more on intuition, drawing on past experience and a wide array of knowledge they have acquired over the years. Novices, on the other hand, rely on their reasoning faculties and follow instructions rigidly.
There’s no shame in being a novice; it’s just part of the learning process. You become an intuitive reader when you advance in tarot; you don’t become a more advanced tarot reader by learning to read intuitively.
Intuition isn’t really a magical superpower. I believe in all sorts of weird, supernatural things, but intuition isn’t a magical ability. It is the ability to automatically know something based on accumulated patterns and knowledge over time.
Thus, it takes a lot of practice and study before one can read intuitively. This also means that even if you don’t consider yourself an intuitive reader or never will, if you have been practicing for a number of years, you become one by default.
There are things we can learn from more experienced readers or other experts to aid our learning process and help us reach their level. However, putting down the book during readings is not one of them. So don’t beat yourself up if you feel the need to refer to the book while you’re still learning.
In fact, not referring to it may actually hinder your learning. You will acquire important and relevant information that will stay with you if you take a moment to look up the possible meanings in the book.
I think the idea that pulling out the book during a reading is bad encourages a habit that is very detrimental to your learning, namely pulling “clarifier” cards. If you’re stuck on the meaning of a card, you might be tempted to draw another card to supposedly help clarify its meaning instead of turning to the book. Just a heads up: this doesn’t work.

Chances are, if you are still learning, you might not know how to interpret the next card that comes out. In this case, you might keep pulling cards until you draw one that you can interpret, if at all. However, this approach doesn’t actually teach you anything or help you gain a better understanding of the original card that was drawn.

It would be more beneficial to look up the meaning of the original card because doing so will allow you to learn something new about that specific card. This new knowledge will likely assist you in interpreting it the next time it appears in a reading.

Using “clarifiers” (NOT picking up the book) can hinder your progress in mastering tarot because they can prevent you from learning new meanings and alternative interpretations of the cards. The reason you feel the need for a “clarifier” is because you currently lack knowledge about that particular card. By consulting a book or other resources for its meaning, you can overcome this lack of knowledge and expand your understanding.

Don’t hold yourself to any impossible standard when you are just starting out (including being able to read intuitively). The next time you find yourself stuck during a reading, don’t hesitate to pick up a book or seek out other sources for guidance. Gradually, this habit will help you build up your knowledge and eventually enable you to perform more fluent and intuitive readings in the future.

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The Knight of Wands – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

 

The Knight of Wands

Key Words) Adventurous, Bold, Rash, A ‘Player’, Passionate, Energetic, A ‘Go Getter’, A ‘Daredevil’

The knight of wands represents a brave and adventurous spirit. He boldly goes into the unknown and embraces new, exciting experiences. If the knight of wands appears, you may have some exciting adventures to look forward to!

The knight of wands can represent a young adult in your life (likely a male) who is (or is like) a fire sign (Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius)

As with all knights, he represents extremes in energy. As the knight of wands is associated with the element fire, he represents an extremely fiery person. He is someone who is very passionate, takes on as many projects as possible and may be at risk of burn out because of it!

General

The knight of wands means that you have some exciting adventures to look forward to. Perhaps you will be venturing to far off lands to explore.

Seeing him crop up can also mean someone who is like the knight of wands will enter your life soon. They may kick up a storm in your life and maybe they will sweep you off your feet. He may not be around for a long time though!

Love

If the knight of wands crops up in a love reading, it means that you can expect to experience a whirlwind romance. The knight of wands is a bit of a player. You may enjoy being swept of your feet by them but you may find that this person is just seeking a fling. It can mean that this lover may quickly leave your life as they go onto the next fling.

Feelings

The knight of wands means that your person is attracted to you, however, they may not want to commit to you. They would rather enjoy the moment with you (and…you know), not think about a long term commitment with you.

Career

When the he crops up in a career reading, be prepared to take on a lot of responsibilities over the coming months. You may take on multiple jobs, work and career projects. This could lead to burn out if you aren’t careful.

Business

The knight of wands means that you may recieve a flurry of orders if you own a business. If you set one up, it can mean that a rush of orders will come in. This is good in many ways but this could push you to the brink of exhaustion.

Financial

The Knight of Wands indicates you will be taking on more work or getting more business. If you are charging enough, this can mean that you earn a decent amount of money.

However, be careful about taking financial risks. You may be tempted to go for a new financial opportunity but this could backfire if you don’t do your research.

As a Blessing

As mentioned, seeing him crop up can indicate that you will experience a whilwind romance. If you are after a fling, this can be a lot of fun dating this new person!

It can also mean that you may be embarking on a new adventure or going travelling. You may experience a lot of exciting new things.

As a Challenge

Conversely, the knight of wands may predict that you will be left heartbroken by someone who comes into your life, sweeps you off your feet and then leaves you hanging.

Also, seeing him can mean that you are at risk of overextending yourself and then completely burning yourself out. Try not to overextend yourself too much otherwise this could lead to exhaution or perhaps even health problems. This attitude may also cause you to over promise then under deliver.

You also may be more inclined to take on risks that land you into trouble. Look before you leap and do your research before jumping right into something new.

Advice

The knight of wands advises you to be courageous and dive right into what you want to do. Don’t be afraid to explore unknown territories. Go for that job opporutnity you are afraid to do or go to the place you want to travel to. Take a risk, you never know where it may lead.

Yes, No or Maybe?

This depends on the context. The Knight of Wands can mean a yes for questions such as ‘should I go for it?’ but it may be a no if you are wondering if your person will commit to you.

When will it happen?

12th of July – 11th of August

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for interpretations

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The Seven of Wands – Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations

The Seven of Wands

Key Words) Going against the grain, Being ganged up on, Standing firm in your beliefs, Being challenged, Rebellious

The seven of wands symbolizes being attacked or even made a scapegoat because of your beliefs. The seven of swords depicts a ‘misfit’. As we can see on the imagery on the card, it is just him against whoever is holding the other six wands. It would seem that the man is doing something (or has maybe said something) that goes against the status quo. The seven of wands may crop up when you hold beliefs or practices that go against the norm and others are actively opposing them.

However, the man is fervently holding onto his wand and using it to fight against the other wands coming for him! He is not backing down and is standing firm in his convictions, despite the fact that others are against him. It can mean that you will be pursuing a path less taken, and you could feel frustrated or even victimized for choices.

Whenever I see this card, I think about my own career choices. I am self-employed and I am constantly challenged about my position. Lots of people I have come across have told me that I should ‘just get a normal job’ and will tell me I would be better of working for someone else. I have no interest in doing so which can create a very ‘seven of wands’ situation as I will happily defend  my career choices if needs be!

Have you ever done something or believed in something that led to you being ganged up on or feeling alienated. Perhaps you like to dress differently to how others do around you or maybe you were brought up following a particular religion but started to question certain practices which led to others going against you. These sorts of situations represent the energy of the seven of wands.

General

The seven of swords foresees that any future action you take will be met with resistance from others.

For instance, you may desire to be in a loving relationship with someone, but your family disapproves of them or the lifestyle you share.

You may aspire to pursue a specific job, romantic interest or, perhaps spiritual practice, but others around you discourage you. You will not receive support, but persecution.

Love

For those in a relationship, it can mean that you will engage in power struggles and disagreements with your partner. The Seven of Wands predicts that your relationship will be filled with conflict and drama.

If this does not represent conflict between you and a partner, The Seven of Wands may predict that others may interfere in your relationship. They may try instigating conflicts between you, (perhaps by spreading false rumors about you).

If you’re single, The Seven of Wands means you may experience challenges dating others. You may find that those you date hold too different views so you can’t get along. It could indicate that you may become involved with someone who deliberately tries to provoke you or cause drama.

Feelings

The person you are asking about feels that you are too difficult to get along with. It can indicate your person wants to get away from you because they see you as problematic.

Your person may feel defensive as well. They may believe you are always critical of them and feel a need to defend themselves against you.

Career

The seven of wands signifies that you will need to fight to achieve success in your career. While it may indicate your passionate pursuit of your dreams, you will continuously have to prove yourself and demonstrate your abilities against others in order to establish yourself.

You may possess excellent ideas and aspirations, but others may doubt your ability to achieve them or even mock you for having such ambitions. It may seem like nobody around you believes in you.

However, if you persistently push, fight, and work hard, you will accomplish your goals. Let the seven of wands serve as motivation for you to continue striving to transform your dreams into reality.

Business

Your competitors may try to call you out of discredit you get ahead in their own business. Your competitors will do their best to drag yours (and your business’ name) in the mud.

Your rivals will go to great lengths to undermine the credibility of your products, services, and business values, all in an effort to make a sale. They will attempt to convince potential customers that what they offer is superior to yours.

However, don’t let this discourage you. Remember that you, just like everyone else, have something unique to offer. Stay confident in yourself and your business. Use advertising campaigns to show why others should choose your products or services over your competitors.

The seven of wands emphasizes the importance of continuous promotion and presenting your business in the best possible way to attract customers.

Financial

The seven of wands predicts you will be fighting for financial security or a struggle to uphold your existing finances.

If you are an entrepreneur, you will need to discover innovative and clever methods to promote your products and services. This may prove to be challenging.

The seven of wands indicates that if you want a salary increase, you need to demonstrate your worthiness against your colleagues.

As a Blessing

The seven of wands signifies that you have unwavering determination and refuse to compromise on your beliefs and values. You are good at standing your ground.

The seven of wands suggests that you doggedly uphold your convictions. You are willing to fight for what you believe in no matter what others think and say. This can make others respect you.

As a Challenge

The seven of wands suggests that you may encounter opposition from others who seek to undermine you. It may seem like the whole world is against you.

You may experience a lack of support from those around you. Other individuals may express disapproval of your values, beliefs, and lifestyle choices. You might be tempted to give up on them to keep the peace.

Advice

The advice of the seven of wands is to firmly hold your ground and defend your beliefs, even in the face of opposition.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The Seven of Wands is usually a no.

When will it happen?

August 12th to August 22nd

Reversed Interpretations

Refer to the guide for reversals for help with interpretations.