A woman with long brown hair stands straight on top of a mound. Her arms are outstretched on either side of her body and her palms face upward. This signals a readiness to receive guidance and perspective. A light encircles her head, noting connection to divinity. While her palms are ready to receive, her face is angled toward the ground. Her stance is humble. It is as if she is open-minded to the gifts that God has in store for her. The Celtic knots covering the mound she stands on and surrounding her body indicate an inter-connectedness with all possibilities, simultaneously. There is a flexibility in her communion.

There are dragonfly wings attached to the woman’s body. The dragonfly in the Celtic tradition symbolizes transformation. This change denotes an emotional shift, new insights into oneself, and and overall deeper understanding to our connection to life. The dragonfly also symbolizes creativity and clear insight. Seeing a dragonfly can represent that a healing change is coming; a rebirth of sorts. Dragonflies are also known to see the see the truth in situations and discern authenticity.

Pulling this card asks you to live in your Truth and to be an authentic representation of yourself. At the same time, this card asks you to acknowledge how others are encouraged to live their Truths as well. If you find yourself judging someone or a situation too harshly, in what ways are you resisting their right to live authentically? The Dragonfly Goddess encourages us to see situations with clear insight and understanding. We should not shrink ourselves to avoid offending others. However, we must find diplomatic ways to allow others to shine in their own right, even if we find disagreement with them.

When this card appears, think about the ways in which you harshly judge yourself or others. How can you transmute this energy into empathy? Instead of enacting judgment, where could you employ more genuine curiosity? There is no need to worry over how others conduct themselves when you have faith in your own right to express yourself.

I would associate this card with Gemini. The archetype of Gemini is open-minded and flexible. Gemini is able to find joy in learning about and entertaining other points of view. After having considered these points of view, a soul-centered Gemini that has evolved through Sagittarius can make definitive statements about their personal beliefs – their ultimate Truth.

Keywords from the Author: Truth, Authenticity, Honesty

Additional Keywords: Flexibility, Understanding, Transformation

I was not expecting to find such an apocalyptic setting paired with this song. It is fitting today as Venus ingresses into the 29* of Scorpio. The music video evokes rebirth and resilience, as well as emphasizing the pathetic tenacity of Venus in this debilitation.

When a planet is in 29* of any sign, it feels incredibly taxed and worn out. There is a looming sense of upcoming precipice, a dawn of a new era. A native born with planets in this degree might feel on edge constantly – as if stuck in a Groundhog’s Day. This is why the 29* for any sign is incredibly karmic. It also colors planets at this degree with a sense of deep wisdom and maturity, along with the nausea of a never-ending agitation.

This Pick a Reading activity is for anyone who needs to carve out a moment today for themselves to re-calibrate. Feel free to use this activity to help you re-group and re-focus on the things that matter most to you on your journey. Take away what makes sense to you and consider the rest.

Optional: Before starting this activity, sit down in a chair with your back straight with your feet planted on the floor. Close your eyes and take a breath in for 6 counts, hold for 3 counts, then exhale for 8 counts. Repeat this cycle three times or as needed.

When you are ready, choose one of the piles pictured below that interests you the most. Scroll down to the description for the pile that you chose. You are welcome to use both readings for yourself.

Pile 1 (One)

A conflict has left you feeling isolated and disoriented. As you pick up the pieces of what remains, you ask yourself the following questions: Was I in the right to speak up? Was I defending myself, or was I, in fact, the aggressor? Remember that this debate happened in a forum with third parties watching closely. The truth of the matter will be mangled in various ways depending on who recounts the event. What is done is done; in the moment, you made the decision that your Truth needed to be defended. Only time will tell if this decision was made in good faith.

The argument rehashed was a topic that had been brought up before. Both parties tried to move away from speaking about it so directly ever again, but clearly ideas were not expressed then that needed to be articulated now. If this tropic had ever truly reached a conclusion, why do you find yourself treading on past conversations? Why do you have such a hard time forgetting all that had been previously said. Clearly, there’s a reason that this topic cannot be laid to rest.

Moving forward, you are inclined to take the high road. The pain of having the same argument over and over again, with no resolution in sight, has led you to accept that closure will come through your willingness to accept what you cannot control. It is what it is. Though some might see your actions as kowtowing to the other party, you know in your heart that you are choosing your own peace. This is the attitude that you will continue to maintain for many years to come.

The Good: Before you are able to accept what your cannot control, your initial response is to shut down completely. The difference between where you are now and where you are headed is that now, you shrink to the extent of doing yourself a disservice. You see yourself as a prisoner of circumstance, instead of a passenger of life choosing to embrace all that simply is (in a very esoteric sense, which the nature of the Hanged Man points to). To have this mindset now serves you because it is what you need to get through this particular time. Perhaps you having the same argument with a family member that you have year after year around this time. Perhaps you have no choice but to lay low until the holiday ends and you can retreat to your sanctuary, your own home. Once you can calibrate and regroup in your own space, your silence will evolve from a frightened defensiveness into a calm, unwavering resilience. You will grow from a withering house plant into a towering, blossoming tree.

The Stressful: Growing into your power will take a concerted effort on your part. You must choose to stand your ground and persevere. This position is not your natural character. It will take some time getting use to the new you. You might come off as aggressive to others in the process. It will feel awkward to set these harsh boundaries, but remember why you are ultimately trying to become this person. Remember what it is that you are protecting (your peace).

Advice Moving Forward and Manifestation Mantra: True peace and balance is not possible at this time, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel stuck. By choosing to take the high road, you will not only be setting up boundaries, but you will also need to try being more understanding as to why others might not want you to set up these boundaries. I encourage you to learn more about and work with the Cancer/Capricorn polarity, especially if it plays a large role in your own natal chart.

Celebrate the dance of life on your own terms without feeling as though you need diminish your self-expression for the sake of others.

I create a powerful space where I can freely express myself. I create joy and ecstasy for myself in spite of what others think or feel. I am also keenly aware that Divinity lives within all of us; namaste.

Pile 2 (Two)

You wake up to find that a passion grips your heart. A new idea sensationalizes your mind. It is brilliant and colorful and brings a smile to your face. Your energy is revitalized and you are excited to get started on a new project.

This new inspiration revolves around the simple act of asking for help (although for some, this act is not simple at all). There is something freeing about realizing you do not have to go at it alone. By “it,” I mostly mean the grind of your daily routines and employment. You were overworking yourself and were never able to focus on what brings you joy. It seemed impossible to create any sense of work-life balance.

The Six of Cups describes a mentor/mentee relationship. Someone with more experience extends a loving hand to another in need. Power dynamics are certainly at play, but they are not necessarily viciously political. Like the young boy in the blue sweaty, you gleeful accept the embrace and guidance from another. You are so happy that they are here to help.

(It is also possible that instead of asking for help from another person, you are tapping into your inner child to find a new reservoir of creativity. You are helping you help yourself. The answer to your daily toils was within you – all along!)

The Good: Your new energy is inspired by your mentor; they are the type of adventurer that isn’t afraid to say what is on their mind or lay claim to their desires. They are a terrible force indeed, and you want to be just like them when you grow up. Just keep in mind that despite this person’s enthusiasm and the positive impact that they have on your life, they are not perfect. They are a bit too foolhardy at times. They may ask you come along with them for a wild ride, and then forget to pick you up when they said they would. All of that being said, their sometimes carelessness doesn’t make them any less of a dear friend.

The Stressful: Now that your energy is refreshed you are excited to put it to use. Unfortunately it has been some time since you have felt so inspired – you aren’t quite sure where to direct this energy. Take time to ground yourself to get your head straight. You don’t want to waste this energy while you have it. Ask your dear friend for advice on the next steps.

Advice Moving Forward and Manifestation Mantra: Good on you for keeping the faith when times have gotten tough. You’ve done a good job of setting intentions for yourself and being responsible for your actions. Although you may be initially overwhelmed with this heightened energy, overall you know that now is the time create the life for yourself that you have wanted. I can also see this mentor very easily being a new lover who excites you beyond measure. (Some readers do see the Six of Cups as the soulmate card).

A new adventure awaits you with your companion by your side. Do not forget all of the work that you have put in to get to this point. Your commitment to your studies is one of the reasons that this union is happening at all; likely, your partner has appreciated your work ethic, hence why they want to spend time with you and help you out. They think you are worth their time.

I am excited for the next adventure. I am grateful for my friends and I enjoy their company immensely. Together we are able to work on changing our lives for the better in a productive way.

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Astrological Summary

The Sun, Venus, and Mars are all moving into Virgo throughout the week. The transition from Leo to Virgo resembles the young adult heading off to college or entering the workforce for the first time. This person will have their first taste of responsibility. Although our collective transition into the anal earth element (as a Virgo sun, I am allowed to say this, lol) this does not mean that we have to put a wet blanket on our Leo season festivities. The practical, thorough nature of Virgo will provide us with the insight needed to turn our fanciful whims into something real. 

On August 21, Mercury in Leo will be trine Jupiter in Sagittarius. Now that Jupiter is direct again, this kind of trine will create an immensely positive outlook on life. Our thoughts will be self-congratulatory and joyous. We will feel unstoppable and new ideas will guide us into fortuitous directions. 

On August 24, Venus and Mars will be conjunct in Virgo. As fall approaches, so does cuffing season; a time where some people might desperately desire to be in a relationship and to be attached to someone(s) at the cuff. The weather is about to get cold and bitter, and as holiday season also looms in around us, some would prefer to cuddle up and be supported by a warm body. This conjunction provides the opportunity to be smart about any new relationship(s) we might like to get into. Before getting too attached, it would be wise to take a step back, analyze the situation, and ask yourself, “is this person a good investment?” This might seem like a cold and calculated move when it comes to love, but Virgo doesn’t like to take chances in this department. Virgo in Venus and Mars can be sensual and giving, but only after they have determined that the person that they are loving is worth their attention and care. 

Intuitive Messages

This week begins with taking a risk. A risk that either began in Leo season or will be initiated this week. As with any risk, there will be a lot of stress. Many of us will feel like we are being thrown into a pressure-cooker with no escape. Our emotions will be turbulent and anxieties will arise. Do not feel embarrassed should you experience these emotions. The risks that you are taking have been conscious and are aligned with your dreams. Any dream worth pursuing will require risks. 

That being said, many of you might still be prone to self-doubt. Did you make the right decision? Did you act foolhardy? Chances are that you are exactly where you need to be. Although the beginning of the week will be stressful, after Wednesday we will all start to enjoy ourselves. Remember to keep your choices this week within the perspective of your overall goals and ambitions. If Leo season encouraged you to shoot for the stars and to believe in yourself, then Virgo season will help you take the necessary steps to bring your dreams to fruition. 

For those of us starting a new job or going back to school, remember to stay humble. You are still at the bottom of the totem pole, relatively speaking, and you still have a lot to learn. But please be sure to enjoy the experience for what it is. 

Despite the amount of stress and anxiety accumulating this week, a guide will be present in order to help us. This guide could be a mentor or colleague going through the same steps as we are. This guide might be an animal companion. It also might be your spirit guides, or your sense that a higher power is watching over you. 

Tarot Card Breakdown

2 of Pentacles Reversed: We have decided to take a risk. Initially, this risk will be received with a lot of instability. It will be hard to establish a successful work-life balance.

4 of Cups Reversed: We will have a hard time settling down our anxious emotions. It will be hard to meditate and feel at ease with the turbulence that we will experience this week. In order to survive, we will need to push through these feelings and manage them as best as we can. (As the adage goes, “the only way out is through.”)

Page of Pentacles: Ultimately, we will appreciate the risk that we took. We are excited to start working hard and learning about our new situation as the result of our risk.

8 of Swords: This week will fee incredibly tense and stressful. Do not feel ashamed if you lose your footing. Do not beat yourself over the head for not having everything figured out at every instance. 

Knight of Cups: Surfers appreciate high-raising waves over calm oceans. As life gets hectic, learn to ride the wave and go with the flow. Look to your desires as inspiration as far as which direction to ride into. We might be called to pursue a romantic affair along with our other risks.

Temperance Reversed: Ultimately, the stress from this week will be more overwhelming than exciting. This week brings a major turning point for us as we start to take steps into claiming our freedom and autonomy. A feeling a balance serenity will eventually wash over us (thank goodness!) but not until the storm has passed.

Stars 16: Our dreams will remind us why we took the risk in the first place and that everything will be worth it in the end.

TL;DR

Take risks. Don’t second guess yourself. Ride the wave past all emotional turbulences. Keep everything in perspective of your overall goals; don’t stop dreaming big. Stay humble and grounded. A guide of some sort will be supporting you along the way; you won’t have to face this week alone.  

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Conscious Attention: (The Emperor and the Knight of Rods Rx) Both of these cards refer back to Aries energy. With the Knight of Rods reversed right next to the Emperor upright, this combination speaks to the light and dark sides of Aries. A very fitting theme for Gemini season, as the season of the twins allows us to work with our light and dark sides. Though we only may want concern ourselves with everything we like about ourselves, we can only understand our Goodness as it relates and differentiates itself from our Darkness.

(It’s an issue of semantics. How do we define what a cat is? A cat is everything that is not a cat… How do we understand everything that we like about ourselves? For example, our empathy? In the ways that we are not empathetic; for all of the times that we do not connect with others, for all of the times we disregard others in sake of our own ambitions. We cannot be good unless we recognize the times in which we act poorly. This is a difficult concept to learn – I don’t even fully understand it, tbh – but I think this is an issue that relates to the issues we face during Gemini season. Spiritually developed Gemini energy does not dismiss its darkness. Instead, it embraces its darker edges as these are the edges that define everything that makes it pure).

I love the Emperor in the Aquarian deck because there is something soft about him. He is surrounded by lilies which are flowers that are often associated with Pisces. The Emperor here, then, represents both the personal ambition of Aries with the empathetic wisdom of Pisces. He is both young and old, cardinal and flexible, self-serving and selfless.

This iteration of the Emperor is also strewn with images of the Sun. The Sun is exalted in Aries, and Aries always know exactly what they want and are willing to go the distance to make their visions a reality.

This week will be reinvigorating. We will get a second wind and feel inspired by our passions, perhaps for the first time in a long time. Gemini season, in its battle between light and dark, can create the conditions that allow us to second guess ourselves and our abilities. This will not be the case this week, although this second wind might push us to act brashly (the Knight of Rods Rx). We cannot understand the absolute awesome power and vision of the Emperor if we do not also accept the tendency for Aries to rush into situations recklessly and without forethought.

Underlying Energies: (The Chariot and the Three of Coins) Ultimately, this week will bring about a surge of feel-good vibes. We will be renewed in our strength and confidence in ourselves. The Chariot is a sign of victory and re-establishing order into our lives. The Chariot is also associated to Cancer. Coincidentally, Mercury moves into Cancer on June 4th, moving our thoughts away from various thoughts and over-stimulation to being much more focused on our creative pursuits.

How can our ideas be turned into something tangible? How can we nurture our ideas with motherly care and birth them into the world? I do believe that this new Cancerian energy will help give us some guidance and closure for all of the thoughts that have been dominating our brain the last few weeks. The appearance of the Three of Coins here also suggests that our creative acts will be used to benefit our careers. We will come to nurture skills that will someday be of great use to us in the future.

Oracle #1: (Bull) This is the same card that I drew last week from this deck! How exciting; the themes of Taurus season are still upon us. Until Venus leaves Taurus at the very beginning of next week, we will still feel a certain kind of heaviness when it comes to our feelings towards love and finance. We want tangible proof of our hard work that we have been executing for the past couple of months, and without it, we feel lost and hopeless. The Bull here once again reminds us to remain faithful to our work ethic and that wealth will come our way in the very near future. We just need to remain tenacious and dedicated and learn to have faith in ourselves when we cannot sense the (expected) markers of our success.

Oracle #2 (Sun 31) This card only reaffirms that this week will be about rejuvenating our ego.

In Summary: We will feel inspired to work on our life’s purpose and to make great strides in our personal goals. Use this week to think about your Sun sign and everything that you like about it/yourself. Also think about all of the things that you may not like about your Sun sign and remember that these attributes define everything that you embrace. Explore the dualities of your ego and learn to find comfort in the “Good” and the “Bad.”

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Astrological Climate: With Gemini season in full swing, our primary focus right now is on communication. This is because both the Sun and Mercury are both in Gemini. We want to say what we want to say, and say it when we want to say it. One of Gemini’s shortcomings is diarrhea of the mouth; saying whatever comes mind without pausing to filter their words. We wont be inclined to speak recklessly this week, but we should halt all unnecessary communications.

The Moon starts the week in Pisces. Neptune and Lilith are also in Pisces. This transit will make us feel especially despondent and aloof, as we will be drawn into the world of our dreams and darkest desires. The moon will also pass through Aries and Taurus this week. With Chiron also in Aries, we will be sensitive to our perceived shortcomings in life. With Uranus and Venus in Taurus, self-care will be defined by the quality of love we are receiving from others.

In short, this is a heavy “in the feels” kind of week.

Conscious Attention: (Page of Cups Rx + 4 of Swords) Due to our emotional inclinations, it would be best to put all important communications on hold, especially as it pertains to our relationships. Pages represent a message, and the Page of Cups reversed signifies a message regarding a relationship status. This could be a desire to ask someone out, or it could be an important message to a friend or family member that would change the status of the relationship. Because this card is reversed, any message that we would like to get off our chest will result in failure.

Water signs are not the best communicators because they want the people around them to intuit their thoughts instead of speaking them out loud directly. Whatever it is that we have to say will not come out clearly as our emotions will get in the way. The recipient of our message will likely be confused by our words and not fully understand the meaning in our message. The 4 of Swords paired with this card strongly encourages us to think through our message very carefully instead of acting impulsively. If there is an important message that you need to tell someone, use this week to draft your thoughts. Take your time in making sure every word is the right word that you want to use. Draft your message using different techniques (on your phone, on a piece of paper, via a voice recording) and try out different ways that you could relay your message (should your tone be sweet? Serious? Demanding? Conceding?)

If you do not have a particular message that you need to tell someone, use this week to prioritize self-care as emotions will be turbulent.

Underlying Energies: (Justice Rx + 8 of Swords) The reason that we want to speak our truth SO BADLY this week is because we sense a great imbalance in our life. Perhaps the content of your message it to tell someone off who did you wrong. Or perhaps you would like to ask someone out in hopes that their love will create more stability in their life. Assuming that this other person can restore order in our lives is a fallacy. The 8 of Swords paired with this card tells us that we do not need other people to mitigate the perceived chaos in our lives.

Your emotions are valid. Your motivations for communication are also valid, and if you would like to make changes in your relationships, you have every right to do so. Please consider that the timing isn’t right this week. Use this week to reflect on your message and if your intentions are pure or if you’re acting impulsively. If you still believe in what you have to say and why you have to say it, wait until next week to act on these motivations.

Oracle Card #1: (Bull) Despite the fact that it is now Gemini season, it would serve us well to reflect on what we learned during Taurus season. Namely, that wealth and success do not occur overnight. True wealth and stability are the result of hard work and tenacity; from getting our hands dirty and working diligently on the task at hand until the task is DONE. Just because the energy has shifted from a heavy earth sign to a lighter air sign doesn’t mean that we should immediately shirk off the lessons from the previous season.

The cycle of the zodiac is all about how one sign evolves from the one before it. If Taurus teaches us what we need in our lives to feel secure, Gemini gives us the inspiration to seek out the knowledge and skills that will allow us to bring security into our lives.

Oracle Card #2: (Clouds #6) Clouds represent mental fogginess. They speak to our inability to clearly share what is on our mind, namely because we are acting from a self-absorbed place. To literally speak to this card, these clouds are the result of smoking drugs like weed. These clouds and their source are both intoxicating. In order to speak clearly and receive mental clarity, we must work against not only the clouds themselves but their source. What are we so dependent on that it keeps us from taking control of our lives? How does the needless addiction suggested by the clouds refer back to the 8 of Swords?

These clouds do not necessarily point to our misfortune, just like consuming pot is not always a bad thing. Do not be afraid of mental confusion this week. Allow yourself to sit with the uncertainty and know that you do not need to take action right away.

In Summary: We will be inclined to engage in a serious conversation with another person or people this week. This conversation should be postponed until a later date, as our emotions and delusions will get in the way of what we are trying to say. Instead, we should work on self-care and reflection, specifically by reminding ourselves that we are enough and we can create our own happiness and stability.

GENERAL READING FOR ALL SIGNS:

The theme for this summer is “temptation.” Under the conditions of this current retrograde season (which will last for most of the summer), I believe one of three things can happen to us over the next few months: we can rush into situations that we desperately want, we can waste this entire summer in a state of malaise, or we can use this time to “level up,” so to speak. I really get this sense that a lot of us are yearning for something that we want RIGHT NOW. Jupiter retrograde is producing a lot of existential crisis, and with Saturn and Pluto both in retrograde as well, there is nothing holding us back from acting out on temptation to fill the existential holes in our lives.

This is especially true this month as there are many signs moving out of Aries. We want to act impulsively and with gusto, but there is nothing holding us back from double-checking the integrity of our desires. Instead of rushing in to situations that could end up messy at best, devastating at worst, I ask that you use the summer to work on yourself and “level-up.” That way when you go after the thing you want in the fall, you will be prepared to allow this thing to enter your life without it completely destroying you.

It should also be noted that I pulled the Devil card in some-way-shape-or-form for many of the signs. May is a month where we should ask ourselves: how am I in control of my life? OR how am I BEING CONTROLLED? This is a month where many of us need to become our own authority figures and respect the power and prestige that we’ve cultivated in our lives.

Under each sign, I’ve listed the card(s) that signify the overall theme of the month for that sign. However, I used a spread to help me get a more detailed overview of what this month has in store for each sign. All of the other cards that I drew are not listed. Keep that in mind as you read each tarotscope.

These are general readings. Please take whatever messages resonate with you and then take everything else with a grain of salt. I do ask that if anything does resonate with you, to please sit and reflect on the message to see how it can best serve you this month.

I read the cards however they fall. If I interpret a “good” message for you, I’ll tell you so in all honesty, and vice-versa.

Read for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in order to get the most detailed reading for yourself. Please also read for any other signs that you feel have a strong influence in your chart, such as stelliums or chart rulers.

ARIES: King of Swords Rx

Aries season inspired you to take on new projects. However, you feel like you can’t pursue these ideas because other people are holding you back. In general, you’re tired of feeling like everyone’s go-to person. You wish that others could work on their own without calling on you every time things get rough. You’re justifiably frustrated. You might be finding yourself tempted to turn these people into numbers; you want to completely remove yourself emotionally from everyone in your life. At the same time, you still feel as though you need to put on a facade and continue being everyone’s favorite go-to person. You can’t have it both ways. You either need to distance yourself from everyone in your life for some solitude, or you need to forego your ambitions in favor of your relationships. May will be a tense month for you and your temper will likely flare up more than usual. Keep your heart open and remind yourself what matters to you most in life.

TAURUS: The Lovers Rx

You’ve been lying to yourself and others. You have been boasting how successful you’ve been in your ambitions and career, but have no proof of these supposed conquests. You have been deceiving those closest to you. Perhaps you are even cheating on your significant other. You have a sense that you need to reflect on your life in general and why you have been so deceitful lately, yet you can’t bring yourself to be real with yourself. You need to acknowledge that you have developed self-destructive habits. During this retrograde season, you are probably feeling especially desperate and lonely. And there IS someone coming into your life – a true Lover – but you have to get on your bullshit first. This person won’t be able to fit into your life unless you start being honest with yourself and make room for this type of relationship.

GEMINI: The Devil

This month you are being called to own your power. Your thoughts and ideas are very pure and intelligent; you have such a clear mind right now, and you need to put this gift to use. You have reached a point in your life where you can take on a position of power and become a mentor for other people. I know Geminis get put down a lot for being x, y, and z annoying thing. Maybe that’s why you’re self-conscious about owning your power. Trust me when I say that you are in SUCH a good place right now. This retrograde season will test many people to drop bad habits and ideologies. Gemini, one of your strengths is easily shedding ideas that no longer serve you. While everyone else is struggling, you can really rise to the occasion and let this retrograde season serve you instead of letting it get the best of you. Stand up for yourself when others start bad-mouthing Geminis or Geminic qualities. Remind yourself that your ideas are valid and are worth expressing.

CANCER: 8 of Cups

Whether you realize it or not, you’ve been doing a good job at self-improvement recently. Yes, you might find that your insecurities and delusions still get in the way of your goals, but overall you’ve been doing a much better job at not letting these fears get the best of you. Take a step back and appreciate how far you have come in terms of personal growth. You will have to make a big decision this month that’s physically stressing you out. Likely, you will spending a lot of time alone in order to meditate on this problem. Fortunately, an answer will come to you this month in regards to this issue. It will be a huge “EUREKA!” moment. This insight will be so empowering and awesome, it will give you the courage you need to make the right choice and take charge of your life in general.

LEO: King of Cups Rx

This shouldn’t be new news to you, but there are people in your life that are holding you back from being successful. It’s not so much that these people are deliberately sabotaging you. Rather, while you continue to climb the ladder of success, there are relationships in your life that are still on the first rung, so to speak. Obviously you care about these relationships, and a part of you wants to stay on the first rung with them. However, you have done such a great job over the past couple of months to reach a place of maturity where all of your dreams are manifesting. It’s not fair to you to stop yourself from having everything that you want just because people around you are not as motivated to succeed (or whatever the case may be). If you step into your authority and start leaving these unhelpful relationships behind, you will open yourself up to more rewards and accolades.

VIRGO: The Tower Rx

One of your worst habits – if not THE worst – is working yourself harder than you need to. You let your anxieties get the best of you, and you convince yourself that if you work harder than necessary in completing a task, then you will automatically succeed at that task. This is simply not true. What you end up doing, Virgo, is that you exhaust yourself to the point where you can’t do a good job at anything. During May, your job will be the site where you overextend yourself. Your boss is a tyrant who expects too much of you. Your coworkers aren’t pulling their weight. Instead of creating boundaries and staying in your lane, you feel like you have to go above and beyond to appease your boss, and that you have to cover the slack for everyone else on your team. STOP IT. You are losing too much stamina. You will wear yourself out this month and the consequences WILL be dire. Give yourself more than enough time to slow down and breathe. Don’t feel self-conscious about indulging in self-care.

LIBRA: 10 of Rods

You have a great circle of friends surrounding you, but lately you’ve been yearning for something deeper. As far as dating goes, you’ve been keeping your options open and have kept things casual. In a way, the reason that you’ve been keeping things casual is because you feel like you need to “practice” dating. Trust me when I say that you are ready for a deeper relationship, and one is headed your way! (I know this is a cliche message from a tarot reader. Please know that I wouldn’t give this kind of message unless I truly believed that this was the message you needed in this moment). I don’t know if this new love will come from a stranger or someone you’ve already met. I also don’t know when this person will open themselves up to you. But when they do, know that you are more than deserving of this relationship because your head and heart are both in a good place. Congratulations Libra. One word of advice: as you are looking to deepen your relationships in general, note that not all relationships are worth upgrading. Be wary of those who probably shouldn’t be in your life to begin with.

SCORPIO: 5 of Swords + 6 of Coins Rx + 2 of Swords (Multiple cards flew out during your reading).

As is the case with most signs during this retrograde season, you might feel like you’re in the midst of an existential crisis. Nothing in your life seems to give you any spiritual fulfillment. Being the sign that you are, you feel as though you have to dilute your passions in order to fit in with other people. This is the reason that you feel so unfulfilled, Scorpio. You need to stay true to who you are; you are an intense and emotional person who wishes to force others to reveal their innermost truths as well. This month, I encourage you to never settle for surface-level conversations. Test people’s edges and don’t be afraid to cry in front of someone because you care too much. May will be a polarizing month for you as you navigate your desire to stay true to yourself while trying to be mindful of others. Also, there is a chance for new love to enter your life in this tumultuous period. Because everything is so polarizing, if they ask you out, you might decline… And then change your mind later. Despite our current crazy cosmic climate, staying true to your nature is your best course of action. Don’t worry about making others uncomfortable.

SAGITTARIUS: 8 of Coins

Lately, you’ve been chasing rainbows and living in a fantasy world. You need to slow down, Sagittarius! You’ve created a mess for yourself and you can’t run away from it. No matter how busy you keep yourself physically, there’s no distance you can run that will allow you to escape your problems. You have let yourself become lazy, hedonistic, and unfocused. I know that these are harsh accusations, but you’re not the only sign being asked to change your bad habits. I get the sense that you’re in some type of karmic relationship. The kind of bad relationship that you can’t leave because the angry sex is too good. At this point, things are so haywire that you need to have a serious talk with yourself about the state of your affairs. You need to make a serious decision about your habits and whether or not you’re willing to make a change.

CAPRICORN: King of Cups

There is some sort of hobby that you would like to start pursuing. You thought that your place of employment would give you an outlet to express yourself in a creative way, but this has not been the case. There is almost a sense of false promises, as if you were told that you would be able to pursue your creative desires before signing on to the company. This was exciting to you because you would be able to be creative on the clock and get paid for it. Now, you’re too afraid to have a hobby outside of work because to you, it’s a “waste” of time and money. Denying yourself access to your creative impulses will affect your life in more ways than you might imagine. That being said, by denying your creative impulses, you are also closing off the part of yourself that wants to dream big and be open to what the future could have in store for you.

AQUARIUS: 4 of Coins

Last month was probably more rough for you than this month. There might have been lots of arguing and fighting, especially with a family member and/or someone with a lot of Piscean energy. The worst of the conflict is over; you should spend the month of May dealing with the fallout and taking care of yourself. You might feel rather conservative with your time this month and not want to give others the time of day. This could mean that you end up being unreliable, but you need to do what you need to do to recover from last month. Based on whatever fights you got into, there might be some karma you have to deal with in May. But overall, you have been in the right. If anything, you need to prepare to defend yourself and to justify your actions. You have been and are currently acting from a mature head space and heart space.

PISCES: Knight of Coins

You’ve chosen to take some accountability for your life, Pisces, and to that I salute you. You have gotten tired of coddling your typical “helpless” mentality and you are starting to grow through your opposite sign, Virgo. This is a hard transition for you. You are still tempted to spend more time reflecting and thinking than DOING. What will help to succeed is to hyperfocus on things that matter the most to you; let everything else wash away. Also, do not let a fear of the future halt all of the progress that you have made recently. There is something very sensual and physical headed your way. Perhaps this is a sexual encounter, or perhaps a more physically engaged lifestyle is opening itself up to you. Whatever the case may me, it will be frightening change of pace, but I am so proud of you for making this change.

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