Tarot - On the cards

When you think you have it all sorted out in the matters of family and friends and other important relationships, comes a twister called The Hanged man who will put you in a spot quite a number of times. This is likely to ensure that you will have to think out of the box and get solutions that may not be conventional and straight forward. The Hanged Man is also one of those who will present you situations that will not allow you to deal with things simply. He will most likely set of complicated situations which you might not have anticipated and that will require you to use your brains a lot more than you will when it comes to dealing people. That said, there is a bright spark with the appearance of the six of cups which shows how much you will be appreciated for trying to keep things in place and the efforts you make to keep families and others happy.

You are quite the star at the moment with you not just being in the limelight but being regarded as one of the top experts in getting things done right. Indeed the Star card shows how much you are valued and appreciated at this point in time and do enjoy this time when the spotlight is on you. All the work and things you have done for people and for yourself will bear fruit and the world will know how accomplished you really are. Along with this comes the Three of Wands which indicate a lot of overseas interest in terms of new associations and work opportunities. You will think of moving past your shores to come up with great ideas and concepts that will benefit many. The adventurer in you will come out in the open to blaze new paths and directions for the benefit of mankind.

It is a great week ahead for those born under the sign of Gemini. Both cards drawn — the Sun and the High Priestess have a lot to do with success in the way you deal with situations in your life. The Sun indicates brightness and successful deals and ventures while the priestess shows the educative value of what you are imparting to those who need it. This is a combination of time and perception where inner strength and knowledge will lead to the limelight and appreciation from others while you yourself will understand how much education and the presence of the goddess of knowledge has been with you all this while. It would do you good to pray to either Mother Mary or Saraswathi for greater achievements and that too done with your heart in the right place.

Even being with people there are going to be times when you feel isolated and alone. This is the typical modern idea of alienation when crowds don’t help you feel better and when you feel you are unsupported. But that is an illusion because there are many causes for celebrations especially with people you have considered as close friends over the years and you must quell these feelings of isolation or it will destroy the happiness you have had from the very same people. They won’t understand what you are going through and it will cast a pall of gloom if you do express it too. The three of cups shows there is plenty to celebrate and feel happy about while The Hermit shows the darkness around you — but it’s not all dark as you are guided by the presence of light and the divine power.

There are times when ties and bonds begin to stifle you and you will want to pick your things up and move away. To an unknown destination where no one can find you. Of course, that is not possible right now as there are many people dependent on you. That said, don’t overthink things because that is what will make you think of things that are actually temporary. Like all phases, this one too shall pass, and you would be unnecessarily thinking of situations and encounters that are illusory and not actually real. The Seven of Swords is a card that also shows the need to be by yourself to stop dealing with your reality which comprises in great part the role of family friends’ children and associates.

There is always a conflict in your mind about which path to take. Deep down, you do know what the right thing is but there are your own desires that play their part and make you do things you know are not quite kosher. The Chariot indicates that there is a fine sense of right and wrong dos and don’ts that govern your life. But the Two of Swords shows the mind going over options over and over again not allowing you to decide what you must actually do. A life of dharma is with a lot of compromises of your own desires and wants and also difficult because the path is that of truth. It is painful and demanding. Yet giving in to your own needs will make you constantly think about options to find the right way to get them fulfilled.

There are chances that both — a special relationship and work are both likely to pick up soon and the things you have been yearning for will be upon you soon. The Lovers card shows that you are very close to finding the person of your dreams and you will also do well in terms of work and achievement and this is a happy combination for you. The Eight of Pentacles indicates more opportunities for work and work-related progress. The time is good to make investments and other saving schemes so that you have a nice pile after a while making spending more easy and comfortable. The Lovers also indicates that there could be commitments and weddings of loved ones and you can look forward to getting a partner of your own too.

You carry the burden of your ambitions and it can get a bit frustrating when you realise that you have abundant knowledge, you are well-read and you understand the field you are in. The tough part is that sometimes you are overlooked for expert advice or inputs because this is a world where deceit and pushiness work more than honesty and staying low. You seem to have a problem with the latter where you are unable to assert yourself to showcase what you truly can do and can achieve. Recognition is slow and the rewards are few. The Nine of Wands shows the different plans you have that you want to fulfill and ensure that the world sees you as you see yourself.

Sometimes you are filled with such steely resolve that you don’t care if you trample over others to get what you think should be yours. That is in a way a good thing because clarity of purpose and deed are very important especially if you want to be a leader. The Three of Swords shows this aspect of your nature. The Knight of Pentacles shows that you are someone who always has great ambitions and has the mindset to be able to forge ahead with big projects and handle big things with aplomb. The Knight of Pentacles is also something that surfaces when you are seeking new paths, grand projects and life-changing endeavours which will benefit the larger population.

Here is a situation where you have everything but all that is also very challenging. The Wheel of Fortune shows a propensity to win through every situation and have all your dreams come true in the nicest way possible. If you have had some low times, then The Wheel will move to bring you the highs and all the accolades that come from worldly success. Yet through all this, The Hanged man will bring about situations that will require more thinking of solutions that will not fit the conventional bill. Sometimes all the good things can appear to be illusionary – in the sense that everything appears near yet so far.

Getting inputs from more experienced people, especially those who you admire and look up to and then taking decisions about career goals and other future projects would be in a nutshell the focus in the coming week. The King of Wands shows that there are those who look for you and are in a commanding position. They are the leaders who know much more about governance and taking the right path towards a successful life. You would do well to take their inputs and see how they match your own ideas. Meanwhile, the Six of Wands shows the entrepreneurial spirit that you possess and the willingness to take things to the next level when it comes to position, power and your work.

The Queen of Pentacles is giving you the assurance that money is very dominant in your life now and you have enough to feel secure and comfortable. This also shows admirable courage and position to prove that you are truly the boss and you do have everything in control. At least for the most part. Meanwhile, you also know that to stay here you will have to keep emotions in check as well as other aspects that will come up when anyone is in a commanding position. What you need is total Strength now and that is the card that comes up to show that leadership and command overreactions play big roles in the success of any endeavour and moving forward. For keeping things in control is like keeping a grip over things that are strong, dominant and recurring.