Category: Tarot Card of the Week

Tarot Card of the Week: Ace of Swords

Tarot Card of the Week

Using the Universal Waite Tarot Deck, the card I drew was the Ace of Swords.

The Ace of Swords depicts a hand holding a sword; it is reaching out from the clouds. The sword is piercing the crown.

Swords represent communication and intellect, and Aces mark new beginnings. The crown, with leaves and berries hanging from it, illustrate new ideas growing. The barren mountain range symbolizes old and tired ideas that may no longer be useful or productive.

You may find yourself beginning to communicate and think differently. New opportunties or ideas could present themselves, it is time to take initiative and start that new project. Use this inspiration to grow and expand your knowledge. Take a class, or get involved in new activities that can utilize and augment your intelligence.

Alongside the sword are yellow leaves, shaped like the Hebrew letter yod, the first letter of God’s name, meaning the Divine is there for protection and guidance.

Enjoy the week!

Tarot Card of the Week: Seven of Wands

Tarot Card of the Week
Seven of Wands card on a tarot cloth with crystals

Using the Universal Waite Tarot Deck, the card I drew was the Seven of Wands.

This card depicts a man on top of a hill, he appears to be fighting others at the bottom of the hill, and he is holding a wand in a defensive or ready to fight position. He has been victorious in his battle, but he needs to still fight to keep his position.

This card indicates that you may have it within yourself to be victorious in battles you may encounter this week. Even if the fight is difficult, you may find that you can come out on top by relying upon your inner strength and knowledge. And, you are in an advantageous position.

On the Seven of Wands card, there is a stream of water running beneath the man, which could symbolize your intuition that you also can utilize to overcome the obstacles you may have to face. Challenges may still come at you, but they may not surprise you, meaning you probably already know who/what your battles are. Knowing this means you can be prepared.

Have a great week!

Tarot Card of the Week: Ten of Pentacles

Tarot Card of the Week

The Ten of Pentacles illustrates an old man, watching his family, they appear wealthy and well cared for. The ten pentacles are over the image on the card, as if to overlay what is happening. This card often symbolizes abundance, success, comfort. This can be financial, material, spiritual, or other joys such as family and friends.

When I reflected upon this card, it made me think about what the world has been going through the past year. People staying at home, maybe feeling cooped up, our patience tested by being with our families more than usual.  But through this, there may have been a renewal of a bond between them. A rediscovery of each other. A joy found that was temporarily put on hold prior to March 2020 because of work and other commitments.

The old man in the Ten of Pentacles is separated from his family. He is sitting down, petting his dog, and observing from a distance his daughter/daughter-in-law and son/son-in-law with his grandchild. Although his dog does give him some comfort, there is a loneliness there. The rest of his family may be starting to venture out. When will it be his turn? He may no longer want to observe through phone calls or Zoom. He wants to be with his family again. He wants to laugh, hug, and be with them in person.

As the vaccine is being distributed, and cases of the virus go down, families can hopefully gather together again and feel safe and comfortable as things get to more of a sense of normal. That abundance and comfort is needed by many families who have strong ties, and protect and support each other.