Weekly Tarotscopes by the Tarot Priestess (20th Dec - 26th Dec)

By Mahasweta Mazumder

Aries(March 21- April 20):

Knight of Cups mostly means romance, faithfulness, and Prince Charming. If you’re looking for love, you’re in luck - be ready to be swept off your feet.If you’re attached to a person, this card reassures you that your partner only has eyes for you. If they’re a little distant recently, then this card can mean that they are going to start showing more love and attention towards you. Although the Knight of Cups is generally positive, there will be times when it signals an idealized version whatever it is you wish to achieve. You will be seeing life with rose-tinted glasses on. If such is the case, then you need to be more realistic about your goals.

Taurus(April 21- May 21):

The meaning of this card is that it symbolizes competition. When the Five of Wands appears, you can confidently predict that you’re about to engage with a rival. Sometimes, this card can predict friendly competitiveness as well. Other times, battles may not be so fun and can mean serious strife. The Five of Wands however speaks of the strife but not the overall results. So with this competitive tension comes an opportunity for you to prove yourself. The Five of Wands often warns of conflict which may not appear so dangerous at the time. However, such situations,especially jealousy, can soon turn ugly. If you’re the victim of someone else’s envy, this is good; it means you’re doing something right.

Gemini(May 22- June 21):

Happiness is denoted by The Sun tarot card. Good things are going to happen in your love life, relationships, friendships, career, and life in general if this card shows up in your reading. You can look forward to the future as for the time being The Sun represents that you can expect a content future. The Sun is often also a family card. If you have been planning a trip with your family, this is predicted as the Sun in your Tarot reading. Sometimes The Sun is just there to give you advice that you are in desperate need of a break for your general well-being.

Cancer(June 22- July 22):

Temperance is the Tarot card meaning equilibrium. During the time of Temperance, nothing will appear to be happening (but in a positive way). You will achieve contentment in your love life, relationships, family, and business. You will also experience healing on a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual level. Temperance also denotes the quiet after the storm. After you have gone through an extremely stressful time, you will find yourself in a relaxing space with room to breathe. Also if you are worried about your health, Temperance serves as a good omen for healing.This card is always a positive sign for medical matters.

Leo (July 23- August 23):

The Four of Cups is the card of boredom. A boring future situation is typically followed by doing something to spice up your life. Perhaps in work or business, you will have trouble with procrastination, which might result in a negative outcome. In relationships, boredom may lead to affairs, so look for other indications of such kind down the line.Though the Four of Cups is clearly a negative Tarot card. However, there are a couple of positives that can be pulled from it.If you find yourself displeased with your life and wishing you had someone else’s, you can use your jealousy for your betterment, not evil. Another positive you can pull from the Four of Cups card is that it assures you that the grass isn’t always greener for everyone else around you - therefore, count your blessings and be grateful for what you have.

Virgo (August 24- September 22):

Everything is a little choppy and chaotic, and it's making you nervous. The Page of Wands suggests that there is a lot going on, but it's all moving in unexpected directions. Things are stopping, beginning, and changing on a daily basis. Take a long, deep breath. Chill. Just do what has to be done and let the rest sort itself out. This week, don't start anything new. Ride the present situation's waves and see where you land. Everything will be OK.

Libra (September 23- October 23):

The 7 of Pentacles shows that you understand the necessity of putting in time and effort this week in order to gain long-term advantages, and that you have a strong desire to invest in long-term success. You're not looking for immediate satisfaction. You might want to double-check that you're directing your efforts in the right places rather than wasting time and money on initiatives that won't help you reach your objectives. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, consider it a chance to step back from the daily grind and study the bigger picture. Enjoy what you've already done and assess your achievements. Are you sure you're on the correct track?

Scorpio (October 24- November 22):

The 6 of Swords represents a period of conquering obstacles, pushing past boundaries, and achieving achievement by persistence. By default, this signifies that you are confronted with challenges and hurdles. This card's meaning is sometimes misconstrued, as it has several different interpretations. Are you planning a move? Are you going on vacation? Or perhaps a short trip? Maybe.What you can expect today is to out-think the competitors, and to conquer any obstacle that is dumb enough to enter your environment today by using your mind-tools. Moving away from the source of your problems, leaving behind all that would irritate and depress you, is sometimes necessary.

Sagittarius (November 23- December 21):

There might be a hidden truth in your life that has to be revealed. The Moon warns you not to believe what appears to be true. It might be time to go a little deeper and let the light shine on the flaws in your life. When the Moon is associated with money and career, it represents uncertainty or dishonesty. You could be having difficulty settling on a professional choice. Someone at work, on the other hand, may be making it tough for you to progress. Outside circumstances might make it difficult to concentrate on how we truly feel. Rather than listening to others, concentrate on trusting your intuition. By doing so, you may be certain that you are making the correct decision about how to proceed.

Capricorn( December 22- January 20):

Boredom with the 4 of Cups can be interpreted from two perspectives: that you don't have enough or nothing to do, or that you have sailed through your job with such ease that you are just not challenged by it. That's an intriguing idea and thought, and one that isn't often spoken. The danger is being forgetful, believing you have completed all of your chores, finishing early, lazing off, playing a computer game, going shopping, and then realising too late that you have missed something critical. Or learning the hard way - from your boss, your lover, or the phone company that is about to disconnect your service.

Aquarius(January 21-February 18):

The card indicates that the current path you're on in life will lead to your downfall. If you want to achieve your goals, you may need to rethink your path and significantly alter your lifestyle. This may influence not just you, but also those close to you. Consider whether their lives are also valuable. If you don't like where your life is going, you can always change it. Prepare for the worst, but remember that once it happens, things can only become better, not worse. It's never pleasant to hear, but life isn't always a straight line. Catastrophic events might occur unexpectedly and without notice in your life, and your only option is to be mentally strong enough to deal with them.

Pisces(February 19- March 20):

The Seven of Cups is associated with imagination and wishful thinking. After all, we can't invent new products, plan for the future, or create change in our lives unless we have an idea in our minds. This intentional dreaming is the first step towards the "different than what is now" that we seek. Because anything is possible in our imaginations, you'll need to employ reasoning, thought, and intellect (all of which this card provides in plenty) to determine what is a realistic choice and what is only a pipe dream. These are going to be difficult decisions, so be patient and honest with yourself—unrealistic attitudes will only lead you astray.