You don't need to know the difference between a three-card and a Celtic cross spread to get the most out of a tarot card reading. All you need: your Sun sign! Here's what I do: Shuffle my tarot deck and pull out the cards in order from Aries to Pisces, plus one general card for everyone so that you can get specific advice around your personality. Let’s go!
A GENERAL CARD FOR EVERYONE: ACE OF SWORDS
Virgo season is upon us and Venus moves into Libra this week, so we are all hoping for a harmonious, organized, and predictable time, right? The Ace of Swords reveals we all need to be honest with others (and ourselves) about how we truly feel in order to achieve peace. Speak your mind, ask for feedback, and engage in an open dialogue about something important to you both. Borrow some of Libra’s tact and Virgo’s practicality and you can resolve all kinds of things this week. It’s time to talk.
ARIES: TEN OF CUPS
You have an active love life. Passion is important to you, and attention is necessary. You love to be in love! You love the thrill of the chase, grand gestures, and drama. The Ten of Cups brings great joy to your love life this week. Expect to fall in love (or deeper in love). Or you could reunite with an ex and rekindle the flame. You'll probably make new friends, too. Look out for charismatic water signs—Pisces, Scorpio, or Cancer.
TAURUS: EIGHT OF WANDS
You're known for keeping your own counsel and just getting on with things, even difficult things you truly need help with, but you’d rather press on solo, being all stoic and strong. It can get you into deep water, Taurus, where you feel overwhelmed and isolated. Don’t do this to yourself again. The Eight of Wands asks you to come up for air, ask for help, share the burdens, create a support system. People love you and want to assist your efforts. Don’t turn them away for pride.
GEMINI: STRENGTH
You're a very strong person; you have overcome, learned, and healed from dark times. As a Gemini, your greatest gift is self-reliance. Strength shows that you’ve overcome yet another challenge and now it's time to acknowledge, and even celebrate, this fact. Reward yourself. Accept the life lesson. Share your story. Others will benefit from hearing it and learning from it.
CANCER: SIX OF WANDS
You are about to enter a six-week lucky streak, Cancer! This card indicates good fortune and luck. Everything you work on will be a success, everything you hope for will manifest (if you believe and act), and everything you invest in will bring rewards. Choose wisely and be discerning about where your energy and attention goes. Be optimistic, too. Stay close to exciting fire signs—Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius—because their vibe is where you’re heading! Enjoy this happy phase.
LEO: ACE OF PENTACLES
The end of summer is a time for planting new seeds, Leo. Start planning the things you want to come to fruition over the year ahead, especially in the realms of work, wealth, home, and health. Long-term goals require consistent effort, so choose wisely. The Ace of Pentacles will bbring these new seeds with prosperity and success, so trust that things are going to work out as you hope.
VIRGO: THE HIGH PRIESTESS
The High Priestess is asking you to stop being so busy this week! Pare down your schedule and remember that less is more. Make space for reflection, peace and quiet, and even a kind of "blankness." Why? The High Priestess is going to visit with you. She is a passive, psychic character that lives within all of us and ventures forth when we need to understand our own nature and desires. You can hear her voice just by being still, zoning out, and letting your mind wander. Do all of that and you’ll receive the guidance you need.
LIBRA: SEVEN OF PENTACLES
Procrastination is an infamous Libra trait. Sometimes you hate to let go of what you already have, even when you no longer use, or even want, it. Holding onto things is also a Libra thing and it really irritates you because you enjoy harmonious, organized, and minimalistic surroundings. The Seven of Pentacles urges you to have an end of summer de-clutter this week—materially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Get rid of what’s no longer working. You’ll feel fantastic!
SCORPIO: SEVEN OF CUPS
You are a deeply intuitive person—some people even say you're kinda psychic. Your hunches are always spot-on. You have an instinct for knowing when someone is lying or hiding something. The Seven of Cups brings insightful observations, ideas, inventions, and daydreams your way. Your mind is working overtime, and you need to get a pen and pad to get all this down on paper. Don’t waste it! When you’re in a flow, you can access all kinds of creativity and wisdom. Let your mind roam!
SAGITTARIUS: TWO OF PENTACLES
The Two of Pentacles is a wonderful Sagittarius vibe because it represents abundance, having it all, travel, and luck. Do it all this week! Say yes to everything. Be present and show up. You have tons of energy and you can do more than most people when it comes to living life to the max. Fill every minute with good stuff. Be busy and happy. Contribute, join in, organize, participate, and try new things.
CAPRICORN: PAGE OF WANDS
You prefer the to take the tried and tested route. Capricorns are generally risk-averse. However, the Page of Wands brings a more experimental outlook into your life this week. You want to take the uncharted course, try a fresh approach, upgrade your tech, learn a new trick, or try out something different. You only progress by advancing outside of your comfort zone, so take this as a challenge and see how far you can go!
AQUARIUS: THE LOVERS
The Lovers indicates a passionate week ahead, full of heightened emotion and conflicting feelings. You’re all stirred up, Aquarius, and it might feel a little uncomfortable because you like being in control of your emotions. But all of this turmoil is helping you work through what’s important—and what’s not. Something is likely to give. Don’t squash these feelings; follow them and see where they come from. Look at those areas critically and assess what could, or should, change. A lot of good can come from this.
PISCES: FIVE OF WANDS
Don’t get lost in your feelings this week, Pisces. By that I mean don’t overthink things, dwell on the negative, or fall into self-pity. Feel deeply and then allow yourself to move on. The Five of Wands asks you to solve problems, troubleshoot, sort sh*t out, and take control of a spiraling situation. You will feel a lot better when you’re taking action.
Kerry Ward
Tarot Reader
Kerry Ward has been reading, teaching and creating tarot decks, books, and content for over 25 years, and is a horoscope contributor for Cosmopolitan UK and Cosmopolitan US. You can book a personal, written tarot reading with her, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure. She is also the published author of Power Purpose Practice, Card of the Day Tarot and Cardless Tarot. She also created the Good Karma, Crystal Magic, and Taroscopes tarot decks. She likes to self-publish unique journals in her spare time, such as The Guided Magic Manifesting Journal and the latest Haunted House Journal. She is a Gemini, so writing is her favourite thing!
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