Hi Lovelies! It's November and time for your tarotscopes!! This month I used the Pirate Tarot authored by Carrie and Lucas Aodio with illustrations by Liz ‘Galindorf’ Harper.
If you are a pirate enthusiast, fan of woodcarvings or just like a deck that has that element of fun then the Pirate Tarot is for you! It was a blast to read these cards! The Major and Minor Arcana has been changed to reference pirate life with the High Priestess becoming the Figurehead, rather than royals there are now Captains, Lady Captains, First Mates and Cabin Boys. It is a wonderfully exciting deck to read, the art itself looks like real woodcuts, the intricate artwork will keep your eyes entertained for hours. Having gone through the deck multiple times in doing the Tarotscopes time and again I found bits in the picture I hadn’t noticed before! Its a playful deck that still keeps the mystical tradition of the tarot! Get the deck at Schifferbooks.com. Now let's get on to the Tarotscopes!!
Scorpio - Happy Birthday Scorpio! The Cabin Boy of Coins peeks in at the beginning of the month bestowing a sense of accomplishment through education or learning a new task! The Nine of Cups stops by mid-November bringing with him a sense of satisfaction and cheer! At the end of the month you meet the Lady Captain of Pistols giving you a sense of sexuality, and a boost of extra energy.
Aries - You begin the month in the Two of Pistols, indicating a feeling of satisfaction and at the same time restlessness. You know the project is near complete or you’ve done a good job but your ready to move onto the next task. You move into the Nine of Coins midmonth bringing with it a sense of overall success and accomplishment! At the end of the month the Captain of Cups visits you burdening you with responsibility. You may feel a smidgen melancholy and like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Remember to organize tasks so they are not so overwhelming!
Taurus - The Two of Swords kicks off November, indicating the need for some major decision making. Don’t take to much time to consider options! If you don’t make one, Universe will do it for you! Mid-month brings the Ace of Cups, sending off the sense of contentment and joy! For those would be mothers trying to conceive mid- November would be a great time to try as the Ace of Cups also denotes fertility. You end the month with the Justice card, giving you a sense of balance and responsibility.
Gemini - The Chichurgeon visits you at the beginning of the month bringing with him a lot of positive change and a feeling of transformation. He also points out the positive things to get inspired by! Mid month comes The Fool offering faith, luck and a little bit of chaos. You end the month with the Ace of Pistols,letting you know now is the time to put plans into action! You are in your manifestative prime!
Cancer - The First Mate of Coins pops in at the beginning of the month to let you know that now is the time to take caution and really think things through! Do your due diligence before making any big purchases or getting services. Mid-month the Chariot rides in to tell you that your determination will get you through. Stick to your guns no matter the opposition, your in the right and on the correct path! You end the month with Strength, telling you to have patience! Everything will seem as if it is moving in slow motion, but that is because you are moving in hyperspeed!
Leo - Death comes to you at the beginning of the month (not literally) bring with it closure and transition. You will feel as if a burden has lifted, you’ve gotten the answer you seek and can finally move forward! The middle of November the Seven of Pistols stops by telling you that just because your right doesn’t mean you need to argue the point. It is great to have conviction, but in this instance it does not help the situation, agree to disagree! At the end of the month you move into the First Mate of Cups who gives you a helping hand in revamping your love life.
Virgo - Now is the time to indulge!! So says the Lady Captain of Coins. Treat yourself to a good time, but don’t completely blow your budget, keep your goals in mind! The Five of Swords enters midmonth indicating that you may be to black and white right now. Be sure not to judge the people around you to ruthlessly, you may end up pushing some good, usefull people or opportunities to the side. At the end of the month the Two of Pistols visits, bringing a sense of contentment. Enjoy it!
Libra - The Five of Cups greets you at the start of November telling you that now is the time to accept situations for what they are and allow yourself some rejuvenation and healing time! Mid-month indicates some obstacles but just try to keep balance and you will be met with success. At the end of the month you meet the Eight of Coins, indicating a sense of focus on a money making opportunity!
Sagittarius - The Cabin Boy of Swords swings in to say ‘Hallo!’ during his visit he gives you a reminder ‘Don’t doubt your innate cleverness and use it throughout the beginning of the month!” Mid-month you meet up with the Ten of Swords, indicating a need to release some bad habits and purge yourself of negative thought. At the end of the month your imagination and psychic sense will be at a high pay attention and use your creative self, so says the Moon.
Capricorn - Take your time, consider all of your options, allow for reflection! That is the message of the Seven of Coins for you at the beginning of the month! Half way through November you encounter the World which opens you to the feeling of integration on a large scale, a feeling of belonging and a clear mind so you can tie up loose ends! At the end of the month you meet the Four of Coins who tells you to be frugal with
your money, you will be happy you saved some cash on the side as you may have some unexpected expenses.
Aquarius - At the beginning of November you enter the Four of Pistols giving you a sense of freedom
and a reason to celebrate! Take joy in this moment and milk it for all it’s worth! Midmonth the Cabin Boy of Pistols stops in continuing to provide positive energy in the form of enthusiasm. This will also be the time
when you will have a lot of new and innovative ideas. Carry a notebook to help you keep track. At the end of the month Temperance pops by reminding you that with the good comes the bad and try to keep in balance and harmony!
Pisces - You are greeted by the Three of Cups bringing with it the gift of teamwork, and friendship. Embrace the ability to create new connections and network, network, network! This is important as you are visited by the Five of Coins later in the month giving you a need for mutual support and a lack of funds. No worries though it is a passing phase as at the end of the month you meet up with The Bosun, who gives you some information which will greatly help your financial situation. This could be anything from a new job opportunity to what stocks to invest in.
*images used with permission from Schiffer Publishing LTD
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