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TarotScopes by HiC ~ July 2010
TarotScopes by HiC
July 2010
A note on reading these TarotScopes. If you have had your astrological natal chart done, then you can use your sun, rising and moon signs to get a more well rounded sense of your month. Your rising sign is how you act in the world. Your sun sign indicates your ego/self-identity as well as your deepest goals and wants in life (or, in this case, the primary goals and desires for the month). Your moon sign is your emotional self, how we respond emotionally and what we feel. Combine the TarotScopes for all three of those, and you get a much clearer picture of the energies affecting you for the month and the areas in which those energies will be most prevalent. If you only know your sun sign, that's fine and you can just go with that. If you would like to know your other signs, then I would suggest that you simply visit a website (it's free! 8) such as www.astro.com.
This month’s deck : The Egyptian Tarot
Herb ally and affirmation from The Spirit of Herbs by Michael Tierra and Candis Cantin
There are many ways to use and access the energies of an herbal ally. Some suggestions are : If you can ingest the herb in some form (directly, as an herbal essence or flower essence, as a supplement, as a tea), that is the quickest and most direct way to bring that energy into you and into your life; carry a bit of the herb around in a small pouch in your pocket or around your neck; put some of the herb or its essential oil in a bath; burn the herb as an incense, or diffuse the essential oil of the herb; use the essential oil of the herb (or the powdered form) to coat a candle and imbue that candle with the energy of the herb; bring the plant itself into your space (inside or outside) in order to infuse the space with the energy of that plant. Most of the herbs here are fairly easy to acquire in one form or another. If you are having trouble finding one, all of them are available (often in multiple forms) through http://www.botanical.com .
ASTROLOGICAL INDICATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
by Ravenesque
As you head towards the next eclipse, you’re no doubt tired, stressed and irritated. Pluto swept through the emotional psyche, highlighting pockets of personal insecurity as Mars in Virgo, and his ruling of the Kings – Jupiter and Uranus – really pushed the critical point regards the treatment of YOU in the present scheme of things. It is difficult to dream when the energy is this tight, even more difficult to believe that these dreams have a hope in Hades in coming true. Much about the impending energy will push your limits, your patience and your resolve. But at the end of the next few months, as you have been buffeted from one end of the energy scale to the other, you will have a clear directive, an astonishing new goal and a heightened sense of your role in this world and just how you intend to improve it. Read more here : http://ravenesque.net/2010/06/july-monthly/
ARIES
8 of Wands
Ally : Herb : Sassafras : easier communication of ideas; enhances connection with guardian spirits; protects against negativity
alternative : cinnamon twigs and branches
Affirmation : I respond to challenges with decisive clarity and vigour
Brace yourself and make sure that you are grounded and centred, because the 8 of Wands portends a month of lots of things happening at a breakneck pace. We don’t want you feeling as if you are always trying to play catch up rather than being able to maintain the momentum and take advantage of things in the moment that they happen. Be prepared to trust and go with your gut instinct as the 8 of Wands calls upon us to not spend (waste ?) time (over)thinking things, because opportunities are likely to come and go in the blink of an eye this month. This is a card of travel, and it can indicate a month that is highlighted by travel and/or that travel may be a component of what you are doing or seeking. Be willing to make the move, to go to where the opportunity lies, rather than waiting for it to come to you or not grabbing the opportunity simply because it might involve travel or a move of some sort. Make sure you aren’t overdoing it, making time to get a little nap in here or there when the opportunity allows, because there is so much going on and at such a pace that exhaustion and burnout have a high potential. If you’ve been waiting for something, or felt that something was in a holding pattern, you can anticipate sudden and swift movement and change in the situation this month. Aim high this month...set your sights on bigger, grander, bolder objectives and goals. This is not a month to hold back but to, instead, really go for it, petal to the metal, zoooom !
TAURUS
9 of Wands
Ally : Herb : Bayberry bark : strengthens reserves in the face of opposition and adversity; sheds light on areas of inner conflict and self-invalidation;
lessens the energy that attracts conflict toward you
alternative : oak bark; witch hazel
Affirmation : I feel inner balance and groundedness. I face any opposition with peace and understanding.
Careful not to overdo it this month, as the 9 of Wands can signal that we are at the point of burnout, breakdown, exhaustion. Don’t overestimate what you can do (or what you feel you have to do) by yourself rather than being willing to relinquish a bit of the tendency toward control so that others can take up some of the effort and you can allow yourself a bit of a break. The 9 of Wands is a nice card in that it can indicate a period of (finally) achieving or accomplishing goals, projects, objectives successfully, but it will take every last bit of effort you have to reach the finish line. So if you’re not in it to win it, then you likely are not going to successfully accomplish or finish what your desire, goal or objective might be. You may find yourself saying, « I have had it up to here ! » this month. If that is the case, really pay attention to why you’re feeling that way and how it got to this point. The 9 of Wands is a time when we are confronted by our patterns of behaviour and the tendencies we habitually fall into, even though they may not be the most productive or healthy. Let this be a month when you are willing to look at and begin to question why you keep doing things the same way over and over again rather than being willing to approach or do something in a new way. We have to recognise how it is our choices and actions that keep creating the same situations and scenarios in our lives rather than always looking for the cause or blame in people or things outside of ourselves. When our body is exhausted, it tells us that we have to stop in order to rest, recharge, reassess, re-evaluate. Similarly, when it seems that little or nothing is changing in our lives or situations in our lives, we have to be willing to recognise when all of the options, possibilities or energies are exhausted and be willing to stop what we’re doing or the way we’ve been going about doing it if we can ever hope to start seeing different scenarios and different results. It doesn’t have to be this way over and over again, but you have to be willing to change rather than waiting on the world to change for you.
GEMINI
IV The Emperor
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Atractoylodes : known as bai zhu in Chinese medicine; an herb of power; enhances the internal fire and energy needed to accomplish goals;
helps digest experiences and turn them into positive energy for future creation
alternative : asafetida; cardamon
Affirmation : I use my inner wisdom and strength to achieve my goals in life.
When the Emperor appears reversed, we may have gotten a bit stuck in our ways, or are being too stubborn to consider seeing an alternative viewpoint or consider an alternative approach or direction. The result of a reversed Emperor is the inability or lack of responsibility and willingness to do what is necessary to create what is wanted. This is a card that can signal a month of instability, uncertainty, destabilisation, especially on the material level. So there may be challenges and setbacks in areas such as work, finances, living situation or environment. The Emperor represents foundation, discipline, maintaining control over impulses. When he appears reversed, then this can be a period where there is a tendency to not be as disciplined as is needed, to be too quick to give in to impulses, with consequences being things like overspending, missing important due dates and deadlines, playing instead of taking care of the practical matters. Don’t overestimate the solidity and reliability of the foundations you think are in place, because the reversal of this card can indicate the appearance of major cracks and faults in the foundation, causing it to crumble under the weight of what you may be trying to place or grow on top of it. This can include physical structures, so it may be wise to take this month as an opportunity to have the foundation of a house or building of some sort checked for any problems (or you may find yourself this month dealing with the consequences of having let the foundation go neglected for too long, always saying you would get to it at some point rather than actually taking care of it)...similarly, this can also apply to financial structures and foundations that may be weaker than you think or will not be able to support or withstand what you are trying to do with them as a result of neglect and assumptions. Let this be a month where you really look at how and where you have not or are not taking responsibility and ownership of a situation. And be careful about who you are entrusting your decisions and material concerns to, because the reversal of the Emperor can indicate that someone is trying to manipulate or control a situation to their own benefit and gain, often at the expense of you. Are there, perhaps, things you could be doing yourself rather than paying someone else to do ? Because they are likely just reaping the reward from what you’re paying them with little effort or results on their part.
CANCER
2 of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Basil : helps develop, reveal and use enthusiasm; supports idealism; keeps inner vision clear; protects against negative influences
alternative: yerba buena; oregano; marjoram; thyme
Affirmation : With self-confidence and inner mastery I move forward with my choices in life.
It is time to take action on the options and possibilities in front of you rather than continue to wait to see if there might be other possibilities on the horizon. Perhaps it is time to set off on your own path, independent, rather than continuing to work with a partner or feel the need for a partnership in order to accomplish what your goals and vision might be. If in a partnership (generally not referring to a romantic partnership), the reversal of this card can indicate that this may not be the best person for you to be partnering with at this time or any longer, that the partnership has served and accomplished all it had to offer, or that there are differing goals and visions in the partnership that is cause for things getting stalled and complicated rather than moving forward. The reversal of the 2 of Wands can indicate that there are areas where we don’t have dominion or power over our world. Perhaps it is time to assess where those areas are and what you need to do in order to be more in charge and in control of your world. How can you move toward mastery of a skill, an area, a situation ? And how long are you going to continue to expend energy towards something that continues to show little progress or possibility for any sort of major change or opportunity for you ? Are you holding on to something so tightly, as draining as it is, rather than being willing to let it go in order to move on and make room for new possibilities and opportunities to come in to your life ? How many opportunities and possibilities have you passed by or let slip away because of your unwillingness to move forward and move on ?
LEO
6 of Swords
Ally : Herb : Vervain : Opens the inner eye to other dimensions of reality; helps to see things from a different perspective; aids in releasing
congested thinking in order to see new possibilities; brings about a calmer, clearer mind
alternative : bupleurum; feverfew
Affirmation : I open myself to different perspectives about my life; I ride in the boat of inner faith.
The time has come. If you truly seek a change for the better, a sense of moving toward a place of healing and one that is less emotionally painful and turbulent. If you can honestly say that the fight, the pain, the never ending disappointment is no longer worth the struggle. Then the time has come to make what may be a most challenging, difficult and painful decision...the time has come to take that first challenging and difficult step in the direction you know you need to move in (even though it may not be one that you want to go). Don’t let guilt, shame or fear hold you back any longer from moving forward and getting on with your life. The 6 of Swords appears when it is time. It represents the first, most difficult and perhaps painful, step in a healing process that begins to move us out of and away from the battle and toward a more peaceful existence. One nice thing about this card is that it reminds us that we don’t have to navigate through this process alone. There is help, support, assistance that we can turn to, ask for, rely on. We don’t have to carry this burden all alone. But that first step, that initial decision, that first action that sets things in motion toward a different direction, that is totally up to you. Let go of the anger, frustration, the tendency to think you have somehow failed...and simply do what you know must be done. But know that help and support will be there for you once you do take that first step. This can be a card that indicates a month that involves a move or travel, especially travel on or over water. You may find that things are starting to move along or move forward again after having been caught up in all sorts of complications. There is an easing of stress, anxiety, worry. Yes, there will still be much to do and to deal with. But don’t let that stop you from simply moving forward, one step at a time, one foot in front of the other, relying on those willing to put your arm(s) around their shoulders and support you when you feel you can’t step out or walk on of your own accord. This is not the time to think about going back or retreating. You must keep simply moving forward, as going back would only return you to the storm tossed existence that you desire to be moving away from. Things haven’t really changed, so there is no need to (re)consider (re)turning back.
VIRGO
Ace of Swords
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Chamomile : bestows inner peace and greater clarity to one’s inner spiritual purpose; enhances visions to bring them into manifest form
alternative : lavender; spearmint
Affirmation : I use the clarity of my thoughts to bring me peace and illumination.
Clouded mind, clouded judgement, cloaked communication. These are primary elements that you may find yourself dealing with this month. Be careful that you are not letting distractions cloud your judgement and discernment so that you are making decisions that are misinformed, ill-informed, or have no basis in reality and will cause complications later. Check your facts. Get a second opinion. Have a second pair of eyes look at something you’ve been doing or working on before handing it off or turning it in. There may be some very challenging communication issues going on this month, things such as miscommunication, missed communication, misunderstandings, assumptions with no factual basis, etc. Keep copies of everything this month because you will likely need it to back up a claim, support your position, keep yourself from getting blamed or scapegoated for something. There may be a tendency toward ADD this month as shiny things catch your eye and pull your attention and focus away from what you were doing or really need to be focused on at the moment. Put extra effort into avoiding giving in to distraction, procrastination. There may be a tendency (by you and/or others you are dealing with) to say things that are hurtful or misleading or confusing. While you can’t control anyone else, you can make sure that you take a moment to breath, collect your thoughts, only speak when necessary, only say what you know to be true rather than assumption or conjecture, and to hold your tongue when saying something would only serve to exacerbate a problem or create/stir up conflict. When the Ace of Swords appears reversed, it can suggest that it is back to the drawing board with a plan as it seems to not be very well thought out, the execution of the plan is vague and full of « hopefully that will work out okay » or « hopefully that will sort itself out » areas. It will be more like taking a stab in the dark rather than having a clear and focused plan of attack and purpose. Take the time hammer it out and get it right rather than just giving in to impatience and moving forward based on a lot of fancy sounding words and ideas with little substance behind them.
LIBRA
4 of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Fennel seed : allows a greater sense of groundedness and joy; helps release hesitations around finishing the project at hand
helps to remember how to play in life; aids in attracting friends with whom you can have fun
alternative : anise seed; star anise; cumin seed
Affirmation : I feel greater self-confidence by quietly recognising my many gifts and accomplishments.
This may be a month that really brings to the forefront the difference in visions of what is trying to be created or of the future that is present between two or more people. The reversal of this card often indicates a lack of equal participation and vision, and the need by each individual involved to perhaps accept that what one person wants is not what the other person wants, and therefore, it is perhaps time to go their separate ways rather than continuing to exhaust themselves trying to find a common ground, a common goal, a common vision that never seems to materialise. Things just don’t seem to be coming together this month. The reversal of the 4 of Wands suggests that this would be a month when it is recommended to avoid, if possible, group gatherings and celebrations, as there will likely be unneeded and unnecessary drama that you would be better off not getting caught up in. Traditionally, the 4 of Wands is a card of marriage. When it appears reversed, it can suggest that it is best to put off formalising a relationship or taking a relationship to a more serious level at this time; it can also sometimes indicate the dissolution of a relationship, often for that classic reason of « irreconcilable differences. » Whether this is a romantic relationship, a business relationship, or some other type of relationship, it is important to really take the time this month to examine and assess if everyone is on board with a common vision and goal for what is wanting to be created, and if everyone is and is willing to participate equally and fully in the process of creating that vision or achieving that goal, rather than some people putting in way more energy than others while everyone expects to benefit equally. This card appearing now can suggest that this is not the month to agree to participate in something that may be considered or offered. YOu may feel this month that your abilities and talents are not being recognised and utilised at all or to their fullest extent while you are given things that take up your time and energy but really don’t serve your purpose and your vision for your life and path. Then it may be time to « break up » rather than continue on in a relationship or situation that just doesn’t offer you anything consistent with your goals and direction in life.
SCORPIO
XVII The Star
Ally : Herb : Skullcap : an herb of meditation; calms the mind and heart; helps strengthen inspiration to bring forth inner truths and manifest them in life;
aids our bodies, nerves and heart in handling an accelerated energy flow; strengthens our ability to receive inspirations so that
they do not create chaos and turbulence due to the changes said inspirations may engender
alternative : rosemary; lavender; lady’s slipper
Affirmation : With peace and calmness in my heart, I am open to the inspirations that flow within me.
Optimism. Hope. Know that there is hope...allow yourself to have hope. When the Star appears, it indicates that you are on the right path, moving in the right direction. It is a card of peace, that allows us to be at peace with the decisions we are making, the changes we are making, the direction we are proceeding. The Star is the Universe’s neon sign, blinking to get your attention and say, « This way, this way...keep me in your sights and you will stay on course. » The Universe may « blink » at us in many ways and in many forms. So pay attention to the synchronicity of events and information that comes your way and how it all seems to be pointing you in a particular direction. Remember, though, that the Universe merely provides us with the means to stay on course, but it is up to us to actually find and follow the path, just as a ship using the North Star to stay on course must still actually navigate itself across the ocean. This is a month when you may feel as if the Star represents the light at the end of the tunnel following a period of darkness and despair. Have faith. Keep moving forward. Don’t give up or turn back now. A healing of some sort may occur this month. Similarly, don’t underestimate what you have to offer, and give of it freely, to the world around you. For you won’t deplete yourself through the giving of yourself. Stop looking downward, always so concerned with and obsessed with the mundane world that you are neglecting and depriving yourself of the beauty, wisdom, generosity and freedom that the Universe and your Soul has to offer. When it rains, we can hide our heads away under an umbrella and look at the ground in avoidance, or we can toss the umbrella aside and turn our faces toward the sky, letting the rain wash over us, refreshing us, healing us, purifying us. Look up and let yourself be refreshed by the healing purification of the wisdom of the Universe and its knowing best what path and purpose to direct you towards. « When you wish upon a star... » This is a great month to make a wish, as it is likely to be granted. So be very careful, clear and concise in what you wish for this month...and don’t complain if you do get what you wish for. Make time throughout the month to go outside and observe and absorb the star filled summer night sky. Let the starry sky envelope you and hold you in that place of healing and hope so that you know in the very fibres of your being that all was well, all is well, all will be well...all was as it should be, all is as it should be, all will be as it should be. The storm has passed and you can now set your sights on the promise of a brighter future.
SAGITTARIUS
3 of Cups
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Trillium : also known as bethroot; brings forth the quality within each of us which imparts value in life; fosters our ability to give birth
to spontaneous joy with life
alternative : black haw; squawvine
Affirmation : With joy, I embrace and welcome all that I have fostered and created.
You may feel as if there is little cause for celebration this month. Find and savour those fleeting moments of joy when you can this month rather than looking for or needing the grand celebrations and occasions to feel happiness and joy in yourself and in life. When this card appears reversed, it often indicates a period of excess. Are you working so much that you are not making anytime to just relax and have a good time ? Are you giving in to an excess of sadness, despair, depression that you are then using other things in excess to cope, to escape, to numb yourself ? Are you drinking, partying, eating, etc. in excess to the point that it is creating unhealthy behaviours and negatively impacting other areas of your life ? When the 3 of Cups appears reversed, it can indicate that you are not surrounded by a healthy crowd. Your surroundings – be they people, places and/or situations – are unhealthy at best, toxic at worst. It is time to let go of some of the people you have been used to hanging around with, perhaps to stop hanging out in places you normally go to, because those surroundings are encouraging and exacerbating your unhealthy mindset and behaviours rather than serving a healthy and beneficial purpose in your life. The reversal of this card may indicate a month that really calls to the forefront for you the lack of a loving and healthy support system that you can turn to. It’s okay to reach out for help, to find a support group where you can interact with others who have or are experiencing similar kinds of life situations and emotions that you are struggling with. Without that, there is serious concern about the depth to which your unhealthy behaviours and emotional states may go. This is a card that cautions against throwing a party or celebration this month. It may be premature, or it may result in greater disharmony rather than a coming together or détente that you may envision it providing. Perhaps this is a month where you have to be willing to see how unbalanced your life has become – « All work and no play... » – and be willing to start making time for fun and socialising again. If you are trying to find or accomplish something through your « network » of people, the reversal of this card suggests that this month, anyway, is not likely to be very productive on that front or with that approach. There is a disconnect or a lack of camaraderie and cooperation within the network.
CAPRICORN
Queen of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Raspberry leaf : helps one tune in to the inner child; allows natural enthusiasm for life to be manifested; softens the heart;
allows for greater receptivity and intuition
alternative : blackberry leaf; thimbleberry leaf
Affirmation : Discretion and receptivity are the keys to my power.
The Queens represent the Mother, and when a Queen appears reversed, it suggests that this is a time to mother yourself rather than mothering the world around you. With the Queen of Wands is reversed, it suggests that this is a month during which you need to be mothering (i.e. nurturing, encouraging, taking care of) your own passions, goals, desires, interests. You are likely great at fanning the flames in others to get them enthused and motivated. Now fan your own flames and get yourself enthusiastic and motivated again. It’s great that you can be so successful in helping others achieve their goals and manifest their visions in their lives, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own goals and vision, and this is the month to really focus on and get back on track with what you want to be doing, where you want to be going, what you want to accomplish. Who or what can you turn to and can support you at this time rather than being the one to always be supporting and encouraging others ? What happened to that childlike enthusiasm and wonder with which you are capable of seeing and approaching life ? You may feel very blah this month, not really wanting to do much, just wanting to sit around, wondering why things don’t just happen for you and come to you, not really wanting to do anything to make things happen. Perhaps you have been expending your energies in ways and towards things that aren’t really in alignment with who you are, what you are passionate about, what is really important and what really matters to you. This is a month to take a step back, chill, and realign yourself with these things so that, as you move forward, you are once again excited and fired up about what you’re doing and where you’re going. The reversed Queen of Wands suggests that you are not really doing what you are passionate about anymore, or that your passion and enthusiasm isn’t being put to good use in what you are doing. Let yourself, this month, do what is necessary for you to recharge rather than just living your life by going through the motions. Go after what you want, walk up to who you want to talk to, stop waiting for things to come to you and start making them happen. Be careful that you are not lashing out at the world around you, intimidating people to do things only your way, unwilling to listen to or consider anyone else’s opinion or approach. Similarly, you may find yourself dealing with someone like this in this month. Take a deep breath and then stand your ground rather than letting yourself be steamrolled over.
AQUARIUS
Queen of Disks
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Marshmallow root : alleviates grief, fear, harsh emotions; rebuilds inner strength; helps not to get taken into other people’s upsets and emotions
alternative : aloe; rehmannia
Affirmation : I feel the joy of being on the earth. I am nurtured and nurture others with bliss.
The Queens represent the Mother, and when a Queen appears reversed, it suggests that this is a time to mother yourself rather than taking care the world around you. When the Queen of Disks is reversed, it can suggest that you have done everything you can, and you need to stop beating yourself up and working yourself to the bone trying to fix, change or save something. It’s just not worth the effort anymore. The reversal of this card indicates that the options for a solution have been exhausted, and there just isn’t a practical, pragmatic or workable solution that can be found at this point. This card reversed can indicate a month that is marked by physical health issues. This may also be a period in which we have stopped treating our bodies well or in a healthy way (eating wrong, not getting enough sleep, not exercising, etc) and illness or injury may result. We may be trying to do too much with too few results to show for it. We may have to ask ourselves, « Is it really worth it ? » Be careful not to be a never satisfied perfectionist. Similarly, you may be dealing with someone like that this month. Do what you can, and do it to the best of your ability, then accept that is all you (or someone else) can do. You may feel like you can’t do anything right and/or that no one else can do anything right (so you might as well just do it yourself, which will then lead to trying to do too much ;). If you hear yourself saying or thinking something along the lines of, « Well if I can do it, why can’t they ? » stop yourself from beating up on others for not doing or being like you. Similarly, you may be dealing with someone who is putting untenable demands and ridiculous expectations and amounts of work on you. There may be no way to resolve such a situation, and you have to make sure that you simply do what you can and then do what is necessary to take care of yourself rather than giving in to the way that person is and responding in kind. This is a card that suggests it may be time for new surroundings, be it a new job, a new living space, changing or remodelling a space in some way. You may have to go outside of your usual environments, vendors, ways of doing things, etc. to find what you are needing as the regular places or sources are not likely to have what you need. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone this month. Go someplace new, be around new people, do something different, take a different route to a familiar place. Get up...move around...get out and about...don’t be a homebody. Stop trying to fix everyone and everything. Let this be a month where you allow (and ask for) others to do for you.
PISCES
Prince of Disks
Ally : Herb : Elecampane : helps be more connected to the earth; helps appreciate the elegance, strength and beauty of oneself and others;
gets energy moving; clears away outmoded ideas and fixations
alternative : cardamon; thyme
Affirmation : By being in tune with Mother Earth, I strengthen and heal myself.
Steady as she goes. This is a month for methodical, pragmatic progress. Don’t rush. Be the tortoise rather than the hare. Approach the month as part of a marathon rather than a sprint. Think things through and do what is most practical, pragmatic and a most efficient use of resources. Don’t overextend. Do what you can, perhaps even be a bit conservative in estimating what you can do and what you expend in order to do it. This is certainly a month for putting real effort into moving a goal, project, objective, etc. forward toward manifestation. Keep your eye on the prize, and don’t falter in either vision or action from maintaining that goal in your sights at all times. Stick to the plan. Don’t try to do more than you are capable of or can afford right now. Solidify the base, strengthen the foundation, settle in for the long haul. If nothing else, this is a month to Do Something. Enough of the thinking about, planning, wanting, talking about...this is a month where we want to see action behind the words, where it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Diligence and attention to detail are important attributes to stick to this month. Right now, the emphasis is on the external rather than the internal. This may mean a greater emphasis on work rather than finding (or focusing on) a relationship. This may mean working on the « house » rather than worrying so much about creating a « home. » This may mean putting energy and action into the health and well being of the physical body rather than doing nothing or always focusing on spiritual health and growth without the recognition and honouring of the physical body as the temple for that Spirit. Throughout the month, ask yourself, « Am I doing what is necessary ? » « Am I taking care of the business at hand ? » « Am I taking enough time to do it right rather than rushing it along in order to simply do as much as possible ? » « Do I have things organised properly and most efficiently ? » « Am I making the most of my resources (be it people or material things) or using more resources than is really necessary for the sake of expediency ? » « Am I doing what I can do myself rather than relying on others to do what I am capable of ? » Set achievable goals and timelines this month. The Knight of Pentacles is a card that indicates that, should you heed the above, then you are likely to see success of the endeavour as a likely result.
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July 2010
A note on reading these TarotScopes. If you have had your astrological natal chart done, then you can use your sun, rising and moon signs to get a more well rounded sense of your month. Your rising sign is how you act in the world. Your sun sign indicates your ego/self-identity as well as your deepest goals and wants in life (or, in this case, the primary goals and desires for the month). Your moon sign is your emotional self, how we respond emotionally and what we feel. Combine the TarotScopes for all three of those, and you get a much clearer picture of the energies affecting you for the month and the areas in which those energies will be most prevalent. If you only know your sun sign, that's fine and you can just go with that. If you would like to know your other signs, then I would suggest that you simply visit a website (it's free! 8) such as www.astro.com.
This month’s deck : The Egyptian Tarot
Herb ally and affirmation from The Spirit of Herbs by Michael Tierra and Candis Cantin
There are many ways to use and access the energies of an herbal ally. Some suggestions are : If you can ingest the herb in some form (directly, as an herbal essence or flower essence, as a supplement, as a tea), that is the quickest and most direct way to bring that energy into you and into your life; carry a bit of the herb around in a small pouch in your pocket or around your neck; put some of the herb or its essential oil in a bath; burn the herb as an incense, or diffuse the essential oil of the herb; use the essential oil of the herb (or the powdered form) to coat a candle and imbue that candle with the energy of the herb; bring the plant itself into your space (inside or outside) in order to infuse the space with the energy of that plant. Most of the herbs here are fairly easy to acquire in one form or another. If you are having trouble finding one, all of them are available (often in multiple forms) through http://www.botanical.com .
ASTROLOGICAL INDICATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
by Ravenesque
As you head towards the next eclipse, you’re no doubt tired, stressed and irritated. Pluto swept through the emotional psyche, highlighting pockets of personal insecurity as Mars in Virgo, and his ruling of the Kings – Jupiter and Uranus – really pushed the critical point regards the treatment of YOU in the present scheme of things. It is difficult to dream when the energy is this tight, even more difficult to believe that these dreams have a hope in Hades in coming true. Much about the impending energy will push your limits, your patience and your resolve. But at the end of the next few months, as you have been buffeted from one end of the energy scale to the other, you will have a clear directive, an astonishing new goal and a heightened sense of your role in this world and just how you intend to improve it. Read more here : http://ravenesque.net/2010/06/july-monthly/
ARIES
8 of Wands
Ally : Herb : Sassafras : easier communication of ideas; enhances connection with guardian spirits; protects against negativity
alternative : cinnamon twigs and branches
Affirmation : I respond to challenges with decisive clarity and vigour
Brace yourself and make sure that you are grounded and centred, because the 8 of Wands portends a month of lots of things happening at a breakneck pace. We don’t want you feeling as if you are always trying to play catch up rather than being able to maintain the momentum and take advantage of things in the moment that they happen. Be prepared to trust and go with your gut instinct as the 8 of Wands calls upon us to not spend (waste ?) time (over)thinking things, because opportunities are likely to come and go in the blink of an eye this month. This is a card of travel, and it can indicate a month that is highlighted by travel and/or that travel may be a component of what you are doing or seeking. Be willing to make the move, to go to where the opportunity lies, rather than waiting for it to come to you or not grabbing the opportunity simply because it might involve travel or a move of some sort. Make sure you aren’t overdoing it, making time to get a little nap in here or there when the opportunity allows, because there is so much going on and at such a pace that exhaustion and burnout have a high potential. If you’ve been waiting for something, or felt that something was in a holding pattern, you can anticipate sudden and swift movement and change in the situation this month. Aim high this month...set your sights on bigger, grander, bolder objectives and goals. This is not a month to hold back but to, instead, really go for it, petal to the metal, zoooom !
TAURUS
9 of Wands
Ally : Herb : Bayberry bark : strengthens reserves in the face of opposition and adversity; sheds light on areas of inner conflict and self-invalidation;
lessens the energy that attracts conflict toward you
alternative : oak bark; witch hazel
Affirmation : I feel inner balance and groundedness. I face any opposition with peace and understanding.
Careful not to overdo it this month, as the 9 of Wands can signal that we are at the point of burnout, breakdown, exhaustion. Don’t overestimate what you can do (or what you feel you have to do) by yourself rather than being willing to relinquish a bit of the tendency toward control so that others can take up some of the effort and you can allow yourself a bit of a break. The 9 of Wands is a nice card in that it can indicate a period of (finally) achieving or accomplishing goals, projects, objectives successfully, but it will take every last bit of effort you have to reach the finish line. So if you’re not in it to win it, then you likely are not going to successfully accomplish or finish what your desire, goal or objective might be. You may find yourself saying, « I have had it up to here ! » this month. If that is the case, really pay attention to why you’re feeling that way and how it got to this point. The 9 of Wands is a time when we are confronted by our patterns of behaviour and the tendencies we habitually fall into, even though they may not be the most productive or healthy. Let this be a month when you are willing to look at and begin to question why you keep doing things the same way over and over again rather than being willing to approach or do something in a new way. We have to recognise how it is our choices and actions that keep creating the same situations and scenarios in our lives rather than always looking for the cause or blame in people or things outside of ourselves. When our body is exhausted, it tells us that we have to stop in order to rest, recharge, reassess, re-evaluate. Similarly, when it seems that little or nothing is changing in our lives or situations in our lives, we have to be willing to recognise when all of the options, possibilities or energies are exhausted and be willing to stop what we’re doing or the way we’ve been going about doing it if we can ever hope to start seeing different scenarios and different results. It doesn’t have to be this way over and over again, but you have to be willing to change rather than waiting on the world to change for you.
GEMINI
IV The Emperor
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Atractoylodes : known as bai zhu in Chinese medicine; an herb of power; enhances the internal fire and energy needed to accomplish goals;
helps digest experiences and turn them into positive energy for future creation
alternative : asafetida; cardamon
Affirmation : I use my inner wisdom and strength to achieve my goals in life.
When the Emperor appears reversed, we may have gotten a bit stuck in our ways, or are being too stubborn to consider seeing an alternative viewpoint or consider an alternative approach or direction. The result of a reversed Emperor is the inability or lack of responsibility and willingness to do what is necessary to create what is wanted. This is a card that can signal a month of instability, uncertainty, destabilisation, especially on the material level. So there may be challenges and setbacks in areas such as work, finances, living situation or environment. The Emperor represents foundation, discipline, maintaining control over impulses. When he appears reversed, then this can be a period where there is a tendency to not be as disciplined as is needed, to be too quick to give in to impulses, with consequences being things like overspending, missing important due dates and deadlines, playing instead of taking care of the practical matters. Don’t overestimate the solidity and reliability of the foundations you think are in place, because the reversal of this card can indicate the appearance of major cracks and faults in the foundation, causing it to crumble under the weight of what you may be trying to place or grow on top of it. This can include physical structures, so it may be wise to take this month as an opportunity to have the foundation of a house or building of some sort checked for any problems (or you may find yourself this month dealing with the consequences of having let the foundation go neglected for too long, always saying you would get to it at some point rather than actually taking care of it)...similarly, this can also apply to financial structures and foundations that may be weaker than you think or will not be able to support or withstand what you are trying to do with them as a result of neglect and assumptions. Let this be a month where you really look at how and where you have not or are not taking responsibility and ownership of a situation. And be careful about who you are entrusting your decisions and material concerns to, because the reversal of the Emperor can indicate that someone is trying to manipulate or control a situation to their own benefit and gain, often at the expense of you. Are there, perhaps, things you could be doing yourself rather than paying someone else to do ? Because they are likely just reaping the reward from what you’re paying them with little effort or results on their part.
CANCER
2 of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Basil : helps develop, reveal and use enthusiasm; supports idealism; keeps inner vision clear; protects against negative influences
alternative: yerba buena; oregano; marjoram; thyme
Affirmation : With self-confidence and inner mastery I move forward with my choices in life.
It is time to take action on the options and possibilities in front of you rather than continue to wait to see if there might be other possibilities on the horizon. Perhaps it is time to set off on your own path, independent, rather than continuing to work with a partner or feel the need for a partnership in order to accomplish what your goals and vision might be. If in a partnership (generally not referring to a romantic partnership), the reversal of this card can indicate that this may not be the best person for you to be partnering with at this time or any longer, that the partnership has served and accomplished all it had to offer, or that there are differing goals and visions in the partnership that is cause for things getting stalled and complicated rather than moving forward. The reversal of the 2 of Wands can indicate that there are areas where we don’t have dominion or power over our world. Perhaps it is time to assess where those areas are and what you need to do in order to be more in charge and in control of your world. How can you move toward mastery of a skill, an area, a situation ? And how long are you going to continue to expend energy towards something that continues to show little progress or possibility for any sort of major change or opportunity for you ? Are you holding on to something so tightly, as draining as it is, rather than being willing to let it go in order to move on and make room for new possibilities and opportunities to come in to your life ? How many opportunities and possibilities have you passed by or let slip away because of your unwillingness to move forward and move on ?
LEO
6 of Swords
Ally : Herb : Vervain : Opens the inner eye to other dimensions of reality; helps to see things from a different perspective; aids in releasing
congested thinking in order to see new possibilities; brings about a calmer, clearer mind
alternative : bupleurum; feverfew
Affirmation : I open myself to different perspectives about my life; I ride in the boat of inner faith.
The time has come. If you truly seek a change for the better, a sense of moving toward a place of healing and one that is less emotionally painful and turbulent. If you can honestly say that the fight, the pain, the never ending disappointment is no longer worth the struggle. Then the time has come to make what may be a most challenging, difficult and painful decision...the time has come to take that first challenging and difficult step in the direction you know you need to move in (even though it may not be one that you want to go). Don’t let guilt, shame or fear hold you back any longer from moving forward and getting on with your life. The 6 of Swords appears when it is time. It represents the first, most difficult and perhaps painful, step in a healing process that begins to move us out of and away from the battle and toward a more peaceful existence. One nice thing about this card is that it reminds us that we don’t have to navigate through this process alone. There is help, support, assistance that we can turn to, ask for, rely on. We don’t have to carry this burden all alone. But that first step, that initial decision, that first action that sets things in motion toward a different direction, that is totally up to you. Let go of the anger, frustration, the tendency to think you have somehow failed...and simply do what you know must be done. But know that help and support will be there for you once you do take that first step. This can be a card that indicates a month that involves a move or travel, especially travel on or over water. You may find that things are starting to move along or move forward again after having been caught up in all sorts of complications. There is an easing of stress, anxiety, worry. Yes, there will still be much to do and to deal with. But don’t let that stop you from simply moving forward, one step at a time, one foot in front of the other, relying on those willing to put your arm(s) around their shoulders and support you when you feel you can’t step out or walk on of your own accord. This is not the time to think about going back or retreating. You must keep simply moving forward, as going back would only return you to the storm tossed existence that you desire to be moving away from. Things haven’t really changed, so there is no need to (re)consider (re)turning back.
VIRGO
Ace of Swords
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Chamomile : bestows inner peace and greater clarity to one’s inner spiritual purpose; enhances visions to bring them into manifest form
alternative : lavender; spearmint
Affirmation : I use the clarity of my thoughts to bring me peace and illumination.
Clouded mind, clouded judgement, cloaked communication. These are primary elements that you may find yourself dealing with this month. Be careful that you are not letting distractions cloud your judgement and discernment so that you are making decisions that are misinformed, ill-informed, or have no basis in reality and will cause complications later. Check your facts. Get a second opinion. Have a second pair of eyes look at something you’ve been doing or working on before handing it off or turning it in. There may be some very challenging communication issues going on this month, things such as miscommunication, missed communication, misunderstandings, assumptions with no factual basis, etc. Keep copies of everything this month because you will likely need it to back up a claim, support your position, keep yourself from getting blamed or scapegoated for something. There may be a tendency toward ADD this month as shiny things catch your eye and pull your attention and focus away from what you were doing or really need to be focused on at the moment. Put extra effort into avoiding giving in to distraction, procrastination. There may be a tendency (by you and/or others you are dealing with) to say things that are hurtful or misleading or confusing. While you can’t control anyone else, you can make sure that you take a moment to breath, collect your thoughts, only speak when necessary, only say what you know to be true rather than assumption or conjecture, and to hold your tongue when saying something would only serve to exacerbate a problem or create/stir up conflict. When the Ace of Swords appears reversed, it can suggest that it is back to the drawing board with a plan as it seems to not be very well thought out, the execution of the plan is vague and full of « hopefully that will work out okay » or « hopefully that will sort itself out » areas. It will be more like taking a stab in the dark rather than having a clear and focused plan of attack and purpose. Take the time hammer it out and get it right rather than just giving in to impatience and moving forward based on a lot of fancy sounding words and ideas with little substance behind them.
LIBRA
4 of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Fennel seed : allows a greater sense of groundedness and joy; helps release hesitations around finishing the project at hand
helps to remember how to play in life; aids in attracting friends with whom you can have fun
alternative : anise seed; star anise; cumin seed
Affirmation : I feel greater self-confidence by quietly recognising my many gifts and accomplishments.
This may be a month that really brings to the forefront the difference in visions of what is trying to be created or of the future that is present between two or more people. The reversal of this card often indicates a lack of equal participation and vision, and the need by each individual involved to perhaps accept that what one person wants is not what the other person wants, and therefore, it is perhaps time to go their separate ways rather than continuing to exhaust themselves trying to find a common ground, a common goal, a common vision that never seems to materialise. Things just don’t seem to be coming together this month. The reversal of the 4 of Wands suggests that this would be a month when it is recommended to avoid, if possible, group gatherings and celebrations, as there will likely be unneeded and unnecessary drama that you would be better off not getting caught up in. Traditionally, the 4 of Wands is a card of marriage. When it appears reversed, it can suggest that it is best to put off formalising a relationship or taking a relationship to a more serious level at this time; it can also sometimes indicate the dissolution of a relationship, often for that classic reason of « irreconcilable differences. » Whether this is a romantic relationship, a business relationship, or some other type of relationship, it is important to really take the time this month to examine and assess if everyone is on board with a common vision and goal for what is wanting to be created, and if everyone is and is willing to participate equally and fully in the process of creating that vision or achieving that goal, rather than some people putting in way more energy than others while everyone expects to benefit equally. This card appearing now can suggest that this is not the month to agree to participate in something that may be considered or offered. YOu may feel this month that your abilities and talents are not being recognised and utilised at all or to their fullest extent while you are given things that take up your time and energy but really don’t serve your purpose and your vision for your life and path. Then it may be time to « break up » rather than continue on in a relationship or situation that just doesn’t offer you anything consistent with your goals and direction in life.
SCORPIO
XVII The Star
Ally : Herb : Skullcap : an herb of meditation; calms the mind and heart; helps strengthen inspiration to bring forth inner truths and manifest them in life;
aids our bodies, nerves and heart in handling an accelerated energy flow; strengthens our ability to receive inspirations so that
they do not create chaos and turbulence due to the changes said inspirations may engender
alternative : rosemary; lavender; lady’s slipper
Affirmation : With peace and calmness in my heart, I am open to the inspirations that flow within me.
Optimism. Hope. Know that there is hope...allow yourself to have hope. When the Star appears, it indicates that you are on the right path, moving in the right direction. It is a card of peace, that allows us to be at peace with the decisions we are making, the changes we are making, the direction we are proceeding. The Star is the Universe’s neon sign, blinking to get your attention and say, « This way, this way...keep me in your sights and you will stay on course. » The Universe may « blink » at us in many ways and in many forms. So pay attention to the synchronicity of events and information that comes your way and how it all seems to be pointing you in a particular direction. Remember, though, that the Universe merely provides us with the means to stay on course, but it is up to us to actually find and follow the path, just as a ship using the North Star to stay on course must still actually navigate itself across the ocean. This is a month when you may feel as if the Star represents the light at the end of the tunnel following a period of darkness and despair. Have faith. Keep moving forward. Don’t give up or turn back now. A healing of some sort may occur this month. Similarly, don’t underestimate what you have to offer, and give of it freely, to the world around you. For you won’t deplete yourself through the giving of yourself. Stop looking downward, always so concerned with and obsessed with the mundane world that you are neglecting and depriving yourself of the beauty, wisdom, generosity and freedom that the Universe and your Soul has to offer. When it rains, we can hide our heads away under an umbrella and look at the ground in avoidance, or we can toss the umbrella aside and turn our faces toward the sky, letting the rain wash over us, refreshing us, healing us, purifying us. Look up and let yourself be refreshed by the healing purification of the wisdom of the Universe and its knowing best what path and purpose to direct you towards. « When you wish upon a star... » This is a great month to make a wish, as it is likely to be granted. So be very careful, clear and concise in what you wish for this month...and don’t complain if you do get what you wish for. Make time throughout the month to go outside and observe and absorb the star filled summer night sky. Let the starry sky envelope you and hold you in that place of healing and hope so that you know in the very fibres of your being that all was well, all is well, all will be well...all was as it should be, all is as it should be, all will be as it should be. The storm has passed and you can now set your sights on the promise of a brighter future.
SAGITTARIUS
3 of Cups
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Trillium : also known as bethroot; brings forth the quality within each of us which imparts value in life; fosters our ability to give birth
to spontaneous joy with life
alternative : black haw; squawvine
Affirmation : With joy, I embrace and welcome all that I have fostered and created.
You may feel as if there is little cause for celebration this month. Find and savour those fleeting moments of joy when you can this month rather than looking for or needing the grand celebrations and occasions to feel happiness and joy in yourself and in life. When this card appears reversed, it often indicates a period of excess. Are you working so much that you are not making anytime to just relax and have a good time ? Are you giving in to an excess of sadness, despair, depression that you are then using other things in excess to cope, to escape, to numb yourself ? Are you drinking, partying, eating, etc. in excess to the point that it is creating unhealthy behaviours and negatively impacting other areas of your life ? When the 3 of Cups appears reversed, it can indicate that you are not surrounded by a healthy crowd. Your surroundings – be they people, places and/or situations – are unhealthy at best, toxic at worst. It is time to let go of some of the people you have been used to hanging around with, perhaps to stop hanging out in places you normally go to, because those surroundings are encouraging and exacerbating your unhealthy mindset and behaviours rather than serving a healthy and beneficial purpose in your life. The reversal of this card may indicate a month that really calls to the forefront for you the lack of a loving and healthy support system that you can turn to. It’s okay to reach out for help, to find a support group where you can interact with others who have or are experiencing similar kinds of life situations and emotions that you are struggling with. Without that, there is serious concern about the depth to which your unhealthy behaviours and emotional states may go. This is a card that cautions against throwing a party or celebration this month. It may be premature, or it may result in greater disharmony rather than a coming together or détente that you may envision it providing. Perhaps this is a month where you have to be willing to see how unbalanced your life has become – « All work and no play... » – and be willing to start making time for fun and socialising again. If you are trying to find or accomplish something through your « network » of people, the reversal of this card suggests that this month, anyway, is not likely to be very productive on that front or with that approach. There is a disconnect or a lack of camaraderie and cooperation within the network.
CAPRICORN
Queen of Wands
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Raspberry leaf : helps one tune in to the inner child; allows natural enthusiasm for life to be manifested; softens the heart;
allows for greater receptivity and intuition
alternative : blackberry leaf; thimbleberry leaf
Affirmation : Discretion and receptivity are the keys to my power.
The Queens represent the Mother, and when a Queen appears reversed, it suggests that this is a time to mother yourself rather than mothering the world around you. With the Queen of Wands is reversed, it suggests that this is a month during which you need to be mothering (i.e. nurturing, encouraging, taking care of) your own passions, goals, desires, interests. You are likely great at fanning the flames in others to get them enthused and motivated. Now fan your own flames and get yourself enthusiastic and motivated again. It’s great that you can be so successful in helping others achieve their goals and manifest their visions in their lives, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own goals and vision, and this is the month to really focus on and get back on track with what you want to be doing, where you want to be going, what you want to accomplish. Who or what can you turn to and can support you at this time rather than being the one to always be supporting and encouraging others ? What happened to that childlike enthusiasm and wonder with which you are capable of seeing and approaching life ? You may feel very blah this month, not really wanting to do much, just wanting to sit around, wondering why things don’t just happen for you and come to you, not really wanting to do anything to make things happen. Perhaps you have been expending your energies in ways and towards things that aren’t really in alignment with who you are, what you are passionate about, what is really important and what really matters to you. This is a month to take a step back, chill, and realign yourself with these things so that, as you move forward, you are once again excited and fired up about what you’re doing and where you’re going. The reversed Queen of Wands suggests that you are not really doing what you are passionate about anymore, or that your passion and enthusiasm isn’t being put to good use in what you are doing. Let yourself, this month, do what is necessary for you to recharge rather than just living your life by going through the motions. Go after what you want, walk up to who you want to talk to, stop waiting for things to come to you and start making them happen. Be careful that you are not lashing out at the world around you, intimidating people to do things only your way, unwilling to listen to or consider anyone else’s opinion or approach. Similarly, you may find yourself dealing with someone like this in this month. Take a deep breath and then stand your ground rather than letting yourself be steamrolled over.
AQUARIUS
Queen of Disks
Reversed
Ally : Herb : Marshmallow root : alleviates grief, fear, harsh emotions; rebuilds inner strength; helps not to get taken into other people’s upsets and emotions
alternative : aloe; rehmannia
Affirmation : I feel the joy of being on the earth. I am nurtured and nurture others with bliss.
The Queens represent the Mother, and when a Queen appears reversed, it suggests that this is a time to mother yourself rather than taking care the world around you. When the Queen of Disks is reversed, it can suggest that you have done everything you can, and you need to stop beating yourself up and working yourself to the bone trying to fix, change or save something. It’s just not worth the effort anymore. The reversal of this card indicates that the options for a solution have been exhausted, and there just isn’t a practical, pragmatic or workable solution that can be found at this point. This card reversed can indicate a month that is marked by physical health issues. This may also be a period in which we have stopped treating our bodies well or in a healthy way (eating wrong, not getting enough sleep, not exercising, etc) and illness or injury may result. We may be trying to do too much with too few results to show for it. We may have to ask ourselves, « Is it really worth it ? » Be careful not to be a never satisfied perfectionist. Similarly, you may be dealing with someone like that this month. Do what you can, and do it to the best of your ability, then accept that is all you (or someone else) can do. You may feel like you can’t do anything right and/or that no one else can do anything right (so you might as well just do it yourself, which will then lead to trying to do too much ;). If you hear yourself saying or thinking something along the lines of, « Well if I can do it, why can’t they ? » stop yourself from beating up on others for not doing or being like you. Similarly, you may be dealing with someone who is putting untenable demands and ridiculous expectations and amounts of work on you. There may be no way to resolve such a situation, and you have to make sure that you simply do what you can and then do what is necessary to take care of yourself rather than giving in to the way that person is and responding in kind. This is a card that suggests it may be time for new surroundings, be it a new job, a new living space, changing or remodelling a space in some way. You may have to go outside of your usual environments, vendors, ways of doing things, etc. to find what you are needing as the regular places or sources are not likely to have what you need. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone this month. Go someplace new, be around new people, do something different, take a different route to a familiar place. Get up...move around...get out and about...don’t be a homebody. Stop trying to fix everyone and everything. Let this be a month where you allow (and ask for) others to do for you.
PISCES
Prince of Disks
Ally : Herb : Elecampane : helps be more connected to the earth; helps appreciate the elegance, strength and beauty of oneself and others;
gets energy moving; clears away outmoded ideas and fixations
alternative : cardamon; thyme
Affirmation : By being in tune with Mother Earth, I strengthen and heal myself.
Steady as she goes. This is a month for methodical, pragmatic progress. Don’t rush. Be the tortoise rather than the hare. Approach the month as part of a marathon rather than a sprint. Think things through and do what is most practical, pragmatic and a most efficient use of resources. Don’t overextend. Do what you can, perhaps even be a bit conservative in estimating what you can do and what you expend in order to do it. This is certainly a month for putting real effort into moving a goal, project, objective, etc. forward toward manifestation. Keep your eye on the prize, and don’t falter in either vision or action from maintaining that goal in your sights at all times. Stick to the plan. Don’t try to do more than you are capable of or can afford right now. Solidify the base, strengthen the foundation, settle in for the long haul. If nothing else, this is a month to Do Something. Enough of the thinking about, planning, wanting, talking about...this is a month where we want to see action behind the words, where it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Diligence and attention to detail are important attributes to stick to this month. Right now, the emphasis is on the external rather than the internal. This may mean a greater emphasis on work rather than finding (or focusing on) a relationship. This may mean working on the « house » rather than worrying so much about creating a « home. » This may mean putting energy and action into the health and well being of the physical body rather than doing nothing or always focusing on spiritual health and growth without the recognition and honouring of the physical body as the temple for that Spirit. Throughout the month, ask yourself, « Am I doing what is necessary ? » « Am I taking care of the business at hand ? » « Am I taking enough time to do it right rather than rushing it along in order to simply do as much as possible ? » « Do I have things organised properly and most efficiently ? » « Am I making the most of my resources (be it people or material things) or using more resources than is really necessary for the sake of expediency ? » « Am I doing what I can do myself rather than relying on others to do what I am capable of ? » Set achievable goals and timelines this month. The Knight of Pentacles is a card that indicates that, should you heed the above, then you are likely to see success of the endeavour as a likely result.
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