March 2012 Tarotscopes

Hello Lovelies!
Can you feel it? Spring is coming!! But you know what they say about March right? In like a lion out like a lamb! There are so many colorful weather related sayings during this month, because it is such a mercurial time. March is where I feel we truly transition from winter to spring, when our minds and spirits begin to get a little antsy for the coming spring and the growth it brings. I love this month, it's one of those where ANYTHING can happen, the change in energies is profound and allows for great surprises!

Speaking of profound this month I'm working with the Simply Deep Tarot authored by Chanel Bayless with artwork from James Battersby. Chanel stresses the idea of detachment when reading cards to better get a grip on the layers of the cards and become more honest with yourself and  those around you. I can totally agree with her on that! Having run tarot classes and been a reader for years I know that we can often see what we want to see in the cards. Even the 'worst' cards can be spun to sound like a blessing when we refuse to be completely honest. The art is okay, I have a couple of favorite cards such as Strength, and the Kings/Queens of the suits as well as the Ace of Wands. It is a colorful deck  with each suit color coded by framed images, the images are extremely detailed and I can see where they would call it deep as you can look at the cards four or five times and notice something new every time. One thing I absolutely love is there are no descriptive words on the cards so it leave it completely open to interpretation!

Alright friends let's get on with the Tarotscopes!!

Aquarius - Happy Birthday Aquarius!! Your month is going to be great starting out very quick paced as you begin in the Knight of Swords, don't go to fast though your need for speed may cause you to overlook some important things particularly around work! The Princess of Wands comes in mid month gifting you with the need to explore your surroundings and your own feelings. Universe will most likely send a couple of challenges your way during mid-month to help you understand your internal process better. Go to them with an open mind and no expectation. You end the month in the Queen of Coins indicating abundance and hospitality or generosity, whether you are having friends stay over or helping the poor now is the time to give your resources to those who you feel deserve.


Aries - You start the month in the Two of Cups bringing with it a sense of romance and the feeling of a great union. This does not always apply to love relationships but business as well, it can indicate the perfect energy between you and your work, or between you and friends/partners. Either way, enjoy it! Mid-March is a time for you to become the introvert alongside the Hermit, spiritual answers are necessary to understand current situations around you. Once you receive the answers you seek, spread this new awareness to those around you, the messages are not for you alone. You end the month in the Princess of Swords who brings with her the impulse to talk, continue to spread the word about your new found knowledge and experience more of the world.

Taurus - Entering the month in the Ace of Wands you pass through this phase within the first week, it brings you to a point where decisions that you may have been putting off NEED to finally be made. The King of Coins greets you at the middle of the month bringing with him a sense of friendship and connection to those around you. He also tells you to remain aware of the balances around you and to keep impulses in check. At the end of the month you move into the Three of Coins bringing creativity and a need for stockpiling. Gather money, resources and energy, be sure to hold onto them because you will need them down the road!!

Gemini - The Devil is at your door at the beginning of March Gemini! Be careful of unhealthy addictions and desires, now is the time to really face your issues and release some of your burdens. Don't let negative tapes or voices from the past dictate how you will deal with your future! Nine of Swords comes through mid-month keeping you awake with worry, those negative tapes that tell you that you can't and your fears are working overtime. Don't let them run or ruin your life, Universe is continuing to give you the opportunity to face things head on and prove to yourself that you CAN. You end the month in the Four of Wands indicating that having faced your issues it is now time to move on to the next level! Congratulations..you've passed the trial by fire!


Cancer - You begin the month in the Six of Cups indicating a return of someone from your past. It is a happy reunion though and a re-connection you are more than glad to make! Mid-month Death rolls in indicating a big change, but these are never without sacrifice. You have to be willing to give in order to receive. This could be giving up one job or career path to begin another or something similar. You move into the High Priestess at the end of the month indicating a need to look at the bigger picture. You are focusing to much on the details and getting a little lost in them, take a step back and refocus!

Leo - You begin the month in the Queen of Cups heightening you empathetic nature, you will hyper-aware of the feelings of others around you and your kindness will know no bounds. It will also be more appreciated at the beginning of March by those you do help! You next move into the Hierophant indicating that any issues around you will need to be explored from a spiritual perspective or that a spiritual mentor may get involved. If you are someone who occupies the latter position know that you will be in great demand during the middle of March. You wrap up the end of the month in the Seven of Cups bringing with it a sense of creation and exploration added to it the need to have it all RIGHT NOW! It is an opportune time to take a look at your goals and allow yourself an objective view of what can be reached and what is truly unrealistic  AT THIS MOMENT.

Virgo - The Five of Cups starts your month bring with it the necessity to recognize your support system. You may be feeling blue, stagnant, or upset but the Five of Cups ask that you pick yourself up by your bootstraps and recognize how many people are there to help you! It is not weakness to take a hand! By mid-month you move into the phase of Judgment indicating that someone around you is asking for forgiveness. This is your opportunity to take the higher road, to forgive and forget.  By the end of the month you have passed into the Princess of Coins, now is a time to celebrate your success but don't go nuts with money, be sure to show it the respect it deserves by buying things that will last or taking trips that will make forever memories.

Libra - You've got some major players in your cards this month Libra. The Star burns bright for you at the beginning of March indicating a need to retain hope in others, situations and yourself. Be the Star in your own life and people will pick up on that new found confidence. Just that change alone will bring new opportunities to you! Mid-month it will be a little more difficult to hold onto that confident feeling as the Wheel of Fortune moves in bringing with it a sense of change....but from where or when no one knows. Universe has your back though and now is the time to just go with the flow. At the end of the month you move into the Eight of Cups, a lovely card with the idea of progress in it's energy. You use emotional lessons learned from the past in order to climb the stairs that bring you to your future.

Scorpio - Wow, the beginning of March is not your best Scorpio with the presence of the Nine of Wands bringing chaos and calamity, but keep your cool and put out the fire. Part of this chaos comes from YOU being stuck in old ways of thinking, there is more than one way to douse the flame, look for other methods rather than your old go to. It will allow you to save time and be more prosperous. Evidently you followed the cards advice because by mid-month you are the hero as depicted in the Six of Wands, you gain the loyalty and trust of your people and move ahead to continue old plans or start new! By the end of the month things have settled down quite a bit and it is time to rejoice in the fruits of your labor as indicated by the Ten of Cups. Relax.....

Sagittarius - Keep trying Sag! You can't pull a tree out of the ground using your bare hands, as much as the Ten of Wands tries it's just not happening. Stop trying to rely only on yourself to get the job done, reach out to others around you. Once you do the World will open up at the middle of the month and become your oyster. At the end of the month the Four of Swords comes into play telling you that now is the time for rest, it's been a chaotic month. It also indicates a great time to get into some meditation practices to open you up to Universe and start listening to your Higher Self.

Capricorn - Be skeptical of the people around you Capricorn, someone is collecting ideas, thoughts, plans and has decided to bring them to an enemy camp or use them for their own gain, so says the Seven of Swords. Be on your guard! Two of Wands comes into play at the middle of March letting you know that now is the time to put thoughts and ideas onto paper, be very careful in how you word or depict those ideas though, anything you send out during the middle of March WILL manifest. You end the month at the Knight of Coins, this shows that there is a lot of hard work going on and a possibility of travel for work. Either way be sure to take advantage and make it as much pleasure as it is business!

Pisces - At the beginning of March you are influenced by the Five of Wands, giving you a feeling of  the connection between all things. It can also indicate a mess that must be unraveled! As you slowly put pieces together your own personal growth and changes will happen. Mid-Month the Fool enters telling you to keep the faith but also to use your resources to do due diligence before hopping on the bandwagon. The end of the month you move into the Four of Coins letting you know you may be clinging to the material things around you for the wrong reasons. Why do you hold onto all that physical stuff? What hole may you be trying to fill?

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Tarotscopes March 2010

Hello Lovelies!

In like a lion, out like a lamb: that's the old saying for the month of March. But let’s see what March really has in store for you!

Aries

The beginning of March is going to put you on shaky grounds Aries, this is shown through the Star reversed. It speaks of a lack of confidence within yourself. However, the middle of March show some money coming your way; the appearance of the Ten of Coins tells me that this is money saved or you will be putting this money towards savings. Either way this is the time to make your money work for you. It’s all about financial growth. At the end of the month there will be some miscommunications in relationships as the Four of Cups points out to me in its reversed position. It may carry through till April but this card says that it is a short lived issue.

Taurus

March will have a slow start for you, Taurus, as shown to me through the Hanged Man. The first week or so it will seem like every step forward that you take will include three steps backward. But no worries, it's not anything that will last. The Knight of Pentacles cautions you to stand back and assess a situation before charging headlong into it and taking responsibility. We look at the Knight of Pentacles as a person who always sees success in every endeavor but is also a great strategist. Take advantage of his knowledge and start making plans. The Two of Swords closes out the month with an explosive ending. The two swords representing duality and balance but not a peaceful and harmonizing way, more than likely there are answers within your situation at the end of the month that you are not choosing to see. That being said, all the blame is not to be placed on you, but yourself and someone you work in connection with. This can also be seen as a part of love, in which where the swords cross the heart is shows barriers erected and not letting anyone get in. Heed the warning of the two of swords; go into situations at the end of the month with eyes wide open and a heart that is free to feel.

Gemini

Your Chariot awaits Gemini! The man who stands upon the chariot is in full control, mentally, spiritually and physically. He is much more able to channel his emotional energy towards manifestation. During the first portion of March, you my friend will be the charioteer driving towards your goals. The Chariot often appears when there is a call to get out of your own way, to stop grieving and griping, pick yourself up by your bootstraps and move forward. After the Chariot you will pass through the Four of Swords. A time of peace, it is one of the only cards within the swords suit that gives a feeling of being at rest. The battle is not yet over but enjoy the calm before you head back into battle on your Chariot. The Ten of Swords will finish out the month, and it tells me that the obstacles you have faced this month were not without merit. You will come out of it with a sense of clarity and self.

Cancer

Take your place as the Empress, mother of all, as she bears the weight of her responsibility with a kind and loving nature. She appears for you at the beginning of the month as a reminder to stop plodding along going about your daily routine and live a little! Enjoy the life around you; make a point of reaching out to people in the beginning of March. You will probably be put into a position of leadership during the beginning of the month so lead as the Empress would lead: loving, but firm and fair. Next you move into the Queen of Pentacles, almost a mirror image for the Empress, but where the Empress has the ability to give life the Queen has the ability to sustain it. Generosity will be abundant for you during this time, as you pass through this card, think of the Queen of Pentacles as a ‘Susie Homemaker’ type, she cares for everyone around her and will be there in all ways. The last card for the month is the Two of Wands, this card focuses mostly on your Will. During the end of the month you will see manifestations of your goals, be bold and daring during this time and recognize your dreams turning into reality. All deuce cards represent unions as well, denoting that now is also a good time for friendships and romantic relationships. The Two of Wands also serves to remind us that ultimately we are in control of our lives and that it is by our choices that the threads of fate can change.

Leo

March is a time of vitality, the promise of spring and new growth, however, you will be passing through the phase of the Death card in the beginning of this month. Before you start to freak out, the card does not mean you will die or that someone around you is going to either. Death, like many phases of life, is merely a transition. But it is a big one, it is a forced sacrifice, a change in perspective and attitude. This is the beginning of a new chapter for you Leo, make sure to take a moment and look back at your past before moving forward. The Princess of Swords will greet you in mid-March, bringing a good balance into your life and an understanding between your heart and your mind. The Princess is very direct and goes right to the heart of an issue, use her abilities for yourself and face possible confrontations or issues head on. The Queen of Wands will bring a focus to your life, but along with it will come a stubborn streak. You will go after your desires full force and I pity the person who gets in your way. As you move into the position of the Queen you will become a more magnetic personality, now is the time to go out to meet new people, create new opportunities and manifest your desires.

Virgo

The Eight of Swords in its reversed position comes into your life at the beginning of March. While you are passing through this phase it will feel like you are not in control of your situation. Upright, the card talks about an abuse of power, reversed, it talks of someone not using their power to their full potential. You are in a position of leadership whether through friends, family or work and you are not making full use of your resources or personal strength and power. The Eight of Swords cautions you to be fair but also to realize that you really do have control. The middle of March heralds the arrival of the King of Pentacles. He is a Midas, everything he touches turns to gold. Remember this come mid-March, and also remember that the King has a strong personality -- although many see him as a stick in the mud merely because he believes in convention. He loves to learn but prefers traditional ideals and linear thinking. Invoke your power as King and go after your financial success, accept guidance where necessary but remember if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The Sun shines for you at the end of the month, bringing with it a sense of clarity and freedom. Obstacles, for the time being, are out of your way and success will come as long as you maintain your confidence. Enjoy the wisdom and glory you have gained throughout this month and the life-giving creative power of the Sun.

Libra

Cups, cups and more cups this month Libra! It’s all about emotion. First you come into the Six of Cups which is the only card in the tarot that speaks specifically of the past; this card always represents a positive look back. It is also a child-like card so it is a reminder to not just look at your past but continue to acknowledge your child self. You’ve gotten too caught up in the material, thinking about the present and the future. Now is a time to look back and bring yourself emotionally back to center, happiness, joy and a child-like nature. Next you pass through the Ten of Cups. A rainbow of beautiful golden goblets is pictured within this card and it serves to remind you that Mid-March is not a time to worry about the material world, bills, etc. It is a time to sit back and enjoy what you have, it is also a time for love. The Rainbow pictured in the card when applied to relationships is all about blessing;, spend extra time with your other half or go out and get one. Unions formed during this time will have good fortune. The end of the month brings Librans to the Ace of Cups. This phase is particularly important as it predicts new relationships leading to whole health and happiness. On a spiritual and material level you gain a lot of power as you pass through the phase of this card, your inner voice will begin to truly speak during this time. Signs around you will point you in the direction you are meant to go, it is also a time to pursue your own ambitions.

Scorpio

Judgment is your theme for the beginning of March, Scorpio. This card speaks of conscious changes that you are making or planning. These changes are necessary in your mind whether for health, wealth or spiritual peace. You have the ability to turn away from these choices, but if you do, in the end you will likely regret it. When someone goes through the phase of Judgment there can be some hard decisions to make that will affect your life in a positive way, it is not as destructive as the Tower card. Another side of the Judgment card is it's ability to help you wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start. If you have been in the doldrums, now is the time to make change happen. Following Judgment you will be moving into the Six of Pentacles, which is a time of generosity. Due to the fact that it is a pentacle card we focus mostly on the material, however. it can also be applied to the spiritual; giving your time instead of physical things. If you are the one going through the dark period, the Six of Pentacles serves you by letting you know that someone around you has taken initiative to help out. Whether they're giving money or advice, appreciate this person’s presence and take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. The end of March brings with it the King of Swords. During this time you will take a position of leadership. However, you will not just be one to order people around, you will be an active participant in your team's success. One of the many positive points of the King is that he is able to look at any situation objectively like a player in a chess match, and during this phase the King reminds you to take on this same attitude. Problems which may have refused to be resolved before will easily resolve themselves or a solution will be found.

Sagittarius

In the beginning of the month you have the Five of Pentacles, a card that indicates loss usually in the form of material things, money, property, etc. But it is also a warning if it hasn’t happened yet you can definitely soften the blow. If it has already happened, stop worrying about it, this card comes up only when action is called for, worrying will do nothing more than stress you out. The two people who walk in front of the church window depicted in this card are destitute unwilling or unable to acknowledge how close they are to their salvation. Spiritually this card talks about being ‘in the dark’ so to speak, and unable to find the light. Sometimes our minds can be our worst enemy and the beginning of March is the time when your mind goes nuts, Sagittarius. Relief comes to you mid-March in the form of the Three of Cups, partially a reminder to count your blessings, the Three of Cups is all about celebration. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, its about togetherness, community and friendship. This respite from worry comes at a great time after the hazardous beginnings of March. The end of March brings the Eight of Cups in it’s reversed position. Cups deals mainly with emotions and relationships, in this vein it cautions you not to move to hastily. It says that the truths you are seeking are right in front of you and that you need look no further. This card cautions you about running away from challenges. Earlier this month indicated a material loss that triggered a huge emotional reaction, you may still feel burnt by this and the fight or flight impulse may be leaning towards the latter, but now is not the time to leave the situation.

Capricorn

The beginning of March will certainly start off right, Capricorn, as the Four of Wands is the first to say hello. When applied to career, it speaks of the beginnings of a successful business venture, or creative project. It also heralds the arrival of new friends, relationships or even marriage. It may seem as though you have already accomplished some big goals, but the power of fire inherent in the card pushes you to move further and test the limits. You next move into the phase of the Seven of Swords, this is the card of the con artist. This means that whatever you are getting into a little deception and guile is called for. It also speaks of a lone wolf mentality, which may prove more of a hinder than a help while you pursue your new ventures. The card can also serve to warn you of a cunning or con artist type around you who may try to enter your life or disrupt it at this time. So be on guard. You enter into the Queen of Pentacles at the end of the month, responsibility, trustworthiness and generosity will be necessary in the people you surround yourself with. The Queen of Pentacle is often seen as the bridge between the ordinary and the spectacular. Now is the time to let yourself shine!

Aquarius

As you come into March, you immediately enter the realm of the King of Pentacles. You really need to pay attention to your material affairs and the King is the best card to have on your side. He is not a scrooge by any means, he gives generously of his time and money but not without reward. The King of Pentacles understands that by giving you are most likely to receive, and there is nothing that the King likes more than receiving, especially money. The Queen of Wands greets you in mid-March, don’t be afraid to speak your mind, deal with tough issues and whatever you do, do not back down when you feel you have to make a point. The Queen of Wands is seen as an elusive woman, who takes what she wants in life, follow in her image during this time she lends you her strength. At the end of the month you move into the phase of the Knight of Swords, many see him as a heartless figure but I have to disagree. The Knight of Swords does have emotions but he keeps them firmly in check so that he may head into battle without fear. This is why the Knight of Swords goes where others fear to tread. Take the initiative! The end of March is a time to move forward and take chances without fear. Embrace it!

Pisces

The Queen of Cups is your power card for the beginning of March, with both her positive and negative attributes. She cautions you to listen more to your intuition when making decisions, but she can hinder in that you are more prone to daydreams and fantasies during the beginning of March. She is guiding you through your use of intuition but also showing you when you need to look at things realistically instead of bending the ‘small voice’ to say what you want to hear. Temperance appears in mid-March to remind you that you need to look at both sides of the coin before making any decisions. Impulsive actions and rash judgments of people around you are not good ideas at this time. Enjoy the positive moments but recognize that they are not permanent, also remember that compromise is the foundation of problem solving during this time when it comes to relationships. You fall into the Knight of Wands at the end of the month, courage and daring is yours. Where earlier you had to learn to balance your mind and heart, and mid-month you conquered quick judgments, now is the time to really exercise your newfound power! Friends may need your support at the end of the month and you will have enough energy to give it to them, don’t expect a burnout at all your zest for life will be at it’s epitome at this time. You will tackle challenges as they come and not perceive them as obstacles, but relish the idea of a new set of problems to contend with. A more positive outlook is shown through this card. It’s time to shoot for the moon and reach your goals!

 

The deck used during this reading was: The Spiral Tarot