Almost twenty years ago, I sat at the kitchen table of a renowned espiritista named Norma. At that time she was living in a rural Massachusetts town but had been raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico in a family that has practiced spiritism for several generations and later ran a successful and famous centro espiritual in the Bronx. People would travel from different states and countries to consult with Norma and have her perform spiritual workings on they behalf. By the time I met her, she was in semi retirement but because we had a common friend she agreed to read for me. As she turned card after card over from the baraja española she told me the names and identities of my spirit guides, which I of course had perviously known, but I was impressed to the point of speechlessness at her accuracy. As we neared the end of the consultation, she told me that I had immense powers the likes of which she had rarely seen and that I had a bright future as a spiritual worker and in other aspects of my life. She did give me one piece advice: I need to do regular spiritual baths to keep and enhance my power, especially in times of stress and uncertainty, and she shared one such bath with me that I would like to now share with you.
Before getting into the details and procedures of this bath, I would just like to describe what this bath actually does. Unlike most spiritual baths that have a specific purpose-cleansing, breaking spells and curses, love, money, marriage-this particular bath has a wide scope in terms of its benefits. It is meant for general empowerment. It certainly strengthens psychic abilities and the efficiency of your spell work but it also provides general strength and power to face difficult times and situations in life. I would recommend taking this bath any time you require strength to face a challenging situation or whenever you wish to enhance your spiritual powers. As a pleasant side effect, people often experience good luck immediately after taking this bath.
You will need:
A Cinnamon Stick
7 Cloves
7 Bay Leaves
A small piece of Ginger Root crushed to release its essence
A teaspoon of honey
One Green Taper Candle
One Red Taper Candle
One White Taper Candle
Fill the bathtub with warm water.
Add all ingredients expect the candles to the bath water.
Turn off the light in the bathroom and light the three candles placing them as close to the tub as possible.
Sit in the warm water.
Invoke the help of your ancestors and spirit guides and ask them to infuse the water with spiritual power. Imagine the water illuminated by a bright white light.
Soak in the tub as long as you’d like meditating of whatever you would like to accomplish with your newly refreshed spiritual strength.
Before you leave the tub, submerge yourself completely under the water and imagine the white light from the water permeating every cell of your being. If you are uncomfortable submerging yourself completely, you may pour some of the water over your head and it will have the same effect.
Get out of the tub and you are now ready to take on whatever issues you may be facing and to perform all spiritual workings with a new degree of intensity and efficacy.
I hope you have enjoyed this post and that you give this bath of spiritual empowerment a try. As always I wish you peace, happiness and abundant blessings!
Qixi: The Chinese Festival of Love
There are many holidays around the world that celebrate love. Of course the most well known and widely extended of these is Valentine’s Day, but there are also more localized days that celebrate romantic love such as the Romanian Dragobete or St. George’s Day in Catalunya and the Chinese celebration of Qixi which I would like to discuss today. Qixi falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, this year coinciding with August 25th on the western calendar. Due to the date on which it falls according to the lunar calendar, Qixi is also known as double 7th festival. The number 7 is considered lucky for relationships in Chinese numerology.
The first reference to Qixi dates back 2600 years. The festival takes its inspiration from the story of two lovers named Zhinü and Niulang, the weaver and the cowherd. They were very much in love and married in secret. Zhinü was the daughter of the Jade Emperor, the ruler of Heaven, and he did not approve of their marriage and therefor separated them in the heavens. Zhinü and Niulang are represented by the stars Vega and Altair that are located on opposite sides of the Milky Way. According to legend, one day a year a flock of magpies creates a bridge that allows them to spend the day together and express their love. For this reason, this date is considered an auspicious time to find a suitable partner for marriage.
Many of the great poets of China have composed beautiful verses celebrating these two celestial lovers but the following short poem is my favorite because it makes reference to autumn which is my favorite season. It was composed in the Tang Dynasty by famed poet Du Mu.
銀燭秋光冷畫屏，
輕羅小扇撲流螢.
天階夜色涼如水,
坐看牽牛織女星.
A candle flame flickers against a dull painted screen on a cool autumn night.
She holds a small silk fan to to flap away the fireflies.
Above her hangs celestial bodies as frigid as deep water.
She sat there watching Niulang and Zhinü pining for each other in the sky.
(Translation by Betty Tseng)
Over the centuries, many traditions have sprung up around the festival of Qixi. Young women will often worship at temples and make offerings to the celestials asking for a suitable life partner. Newlyweds pay homage to Zhinü and Niulang asking for a happy marriage. There persists a custom of making a bridge out of incense sticks and flowers to represent the bridge built by the magpies in the legend and then burning it as an offering. In more recent years, Qixi has come to be referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day and has even taken on several of the customs associated with this western holiday such as giving gifts and romantic dinners with loved ones.
I hope you have enjoyed this brief post about Qixi and as always I wish you peace, happiness and an abundance of blessings on this magical day and always!
Love Letter Spell
There was a tradition in New England’s upper class families, especially in Massachusetts and Connecticut during the early 1900’s, that involved young women planting rose gardens shortly after marriage and moving into a new home. Many elderly women have shared with me memories of another unspoken tradition of burying a love letter under a rose bush in which they detail the type of marriage and future they would like to have. This resulted many times in decades long, love filled marriages. The idea is that as the rose bush grows and blossoms so will your love blossom and mature. Ideally this service is done when you already have somebody in your life and want them to stick around and remain committed.
You will need:
A small rose bush (easily bought at a local plant nursery)
A paper and pen
Start by writing a detailed love letter to the person you would like to influence. Describe the kind of life you would like to have with him and what qualities of his personality you would like to accentuate.
Then dig a hole and place the letter into the ground along with the rose bush. As you plant the bush, meditate on the type of long lasting commitment you would like to achieve. Hopefully your relationship or marriage will grow and flourish along with the rose bush!
Full Moon in Libra Reading
Here are more readings from our friend Zan, a gifted astrologer. This time in relation to the full moon in Libra coming up on the 20th of March, the Spring Equinox! More of his articles and readings will be forthcoming on the website www.onemillionnights.com.
Aries:
Ace of Water: This card depicts the hatching of baby salmon, and that magical moment when they embrace their watery world, and are soon gonna start exploring it, while they travel back into the ocean. In the picture you can also see the remains of their parents, because that is the natural cycle of salmon, in order to create new life, they have to sacrifice their own. This card tells you the message, that you may have sacrificed way too much in the past, but never actually harvested the rewards of your sacrifice. You may have had travels, journeys, have been inspired by the lives of others, and how easily success came to others, but in spite of all the inspiration and nourishment your soul got, you never decided to take a leap of faith. Now, things are slowly changing for you, but on the inside, your intuition, your emotions, your dreams and desires are taking control of your whole being, and just like salmon are instinctively and irresistibly drawn to make their journeys to the ocean, so is your soul being called to follow your inner most desires, something that you’ve always felt inspired to do. The journey is always full of risks, but your wisdom, experiences, determination and ambition acts as a reassurance, you know that you can “swim” upstream as well, always having the possibility to return. The Ace of Water might symbolize your desire to change your career, start a new relationship, start a new business that you’ve always dreamed of, or simply to end all your obligations and dedicate your life to travel and seeing the world.
Taurus:
The Tree: This card is the correspondent of the “Hanged man” in the original Tarot, and it tells the story, that your current emotional, spiritual and material stability is heavily “guarded” by your ego. The Tree symbolizes, that there is infinite potential inside you, and your talents, skills, experience, masteries and everything that you have accumulated in this life is forcefully kept in a dormant state inside you. You have been through many unpleasant experiences in the past, all of which turned into very valuable life lessons greatly adding to your wisdom as a person, and crystallizing all the virtues of Taurus. It’s not the case that you are not aware of any of this, you have been through a multitude of journeys of self knowledge, and you can easily affirm that you know yourself inside and out, you have as much knowledge and awareness about yourself as the human condition allows a person to have, but perhaps this is the element which caused you to choose the comfort of the “hanged” state, which in it’s self is nothing negative, because it’s associated with the “vriksha – asana” yoga posture, symbolizing serenity. The Universe gracefully accepts your decision not to let go of this state of serenity, which you have accomplished through your own efforts and spiritual power, but also advises you that sometimes in life we have to let go of stability and the sense of being grounded, because that’s the only way we can experience the unexpected mysteries of life. You may wanna ask yourself the question: Is your current state of serenity and stability truly what you desire? Or is it simply a choice not to face your fears of change? The Universe and Earth Mother respect your choices as long as you are happy with them.
Gemini:
Temperance: This card bears a very significant message for Gemini natives, because it symbolizes the unity of two aspects. Geminis, as we well know, are one of the most dual sing of the zodiac. While most of the time their duality comes to their advantage, giving them the adaptability, versatility, multi-skills to face and conquer any situation, and of course it also makes them very communicative on every level, making them a people magnet, because they can communicate with almost everyone, at certain time however their duality can be a heavy burden, especially when their two sides at at war with each other. The Temperance card comes as a message from the Universe, to find serenity, the unification of all aspects of yourself, to forge an unbreakable alliance with your shadow self, through self-knowledge. In some Tarot decks the Temperance card is also a symbol of alchemy, because it represents the unification of elements, which is necessary for the process of creation, and it can lead to living a “state of flow”, a state where everything comes easily, effortlessly and the price of this easy energy is merely gratitude and joy. In the picture you can see the angelic figure pouring refracted light into a bowl, which symbolizes that your soul is a prism for so many different feelings, experiences, emotions, states of being all of which lead you towards greater wisdom and unconditional love, all you have to do to enjoy the true majesty of your being is to let go of polarities, choose the middle path, and transmute all positive and negative emotions alike into virtues. The temperance card also speaks of sharing your gifts and superior wisdom with the world, but in order for you to do that you must also reach a state of harmony and understanding and most of all acceptance of people in your life. The rainbow represents a non-judgmental attitude, seeing the beauty of everyone in their own distinctiveness, the awareness to see that everyone’s defects and clumsiness fits perfectly in their own story, and accepting them for who they are.
Cancer:
The Guardian of Air: This card depicts a mystic who has mastered the elements through self-discipline, logic, respecting the balance between the material and emotional. Because, she reached harmony with nature, by studying the cycles, not joust with perceptions based on emotion and intuition, but also with her mind, finding the logic and those truths that govern nature, and by which nature always keeps herself in perfect balance. Thanks to her knowledge and understanding of nature, she also understands the mysteries of her own body, of her own role in nature, and thus the cold and other elements do not hurt her and do not pose a threat to her because through her attitude and desire to know the truth, she gained Mother Nature’s respect. For Cancer natives the Guardian of Air might come as a message from the Universe, to tune down your emotions and those truth which are based on your own, subjective feelings and emotions. While understanding yourself, and everything that you feel is extremely important , that is merely half of the truth, in order to live an authentic life you must also carefully analyze if your own truth corresponds and matches with that of the exterior world. Thus, through “cold logic” and listening to your intellect, non-emotional intelligence, you can find a state of balance and see situations as they truly are. While the light of logic can be painful when it dispels ideals, fantasies, heightened enthusiasm, it is a necessary pain that must be endured in order to escape the emotional whirlpool, that Cancer natives can be trapped in. Ask yourself the question, how important certain people, situations, aspects of life, goals would be to you if you wouldn’t feel a strong emotional attachment? Without that inner spark, and without fueling your own emotional attachments, without forcing logic upon that which is merely a feeling, would you still pursue your goals? For those cancer natives who are currently feeling stuck in a situation, the Guardian of Air advises you to be totally honest you yourself, and through the light and power of the truth you can considerably change your life and be in balance with the world and those people who surround you. If you have already embarked on this journey of finding and living your most authentic truth and balancing out the intensity of your emotions with logic, then this card symbolizes that YOU BECAME the Guardian of Air, and you are going to harvest the results of your inner work, your inner truth is going to manifest on the outside, your logic and wisdom protecting you from all illusions and intrigues.
Leo:
Three of Fire: The picture depicts a woman dancing with infinite passion, joy, perfectly at one with the rhythm, and the air around her, along with the sky are a blazing inferno. This card comes as a message from the Universe to all Leo natives, that the time has come for you to be yourselves! While, we can’t ignore the fact that, Leo natives tend to be themselves and express everything about their persona most of the time, there are certain situation in life when this must be taken to the most heightened levels and this card speaks of the coming of such a period. The 3 of Fire suggests that your soul is full of creativity, it is full of passion, inner fire, the sparks are burning brighter than ever and it’s time to unshackle yourself and let the “lion” enjoy as much freedom as it can. This card symbolizes that is is a perfect time to engage in romantic interests, sexuality, to embrace your lust, and all the sensations your fiery nature could offer to another person, people around you are open towards receiving your affection, but it could also mean that you need to find the appropriate means to express your creativity, because it will nurture your whole being and recharge your batteries. This card can also express that during this time, you shouldn’t think about your responsibilities or the obstacles of life, it’s not the time to hold yourself back, quite the contrary it’s a perfect time to do anything that gives you pleasure. Get a tattoo, go out dancing and having fun, meet your dearest friends, go out dating, meet new people, let your fire shine and receive the admiration and love of other people with the grace and pride of a lion, be proud of yourself! For those Leos who are in a committed relationship, this card can symbolize that it might be necessary to spark up the flames of passion and try new and exciting things with your partner. This doesn’t have to be anything sexual, but your soul demands love, and the expression of love, so let your partner know that you need to do something that represents the joy of living.
Virgo:
Death: The picture depicts an old decaying boat on the beach. While the boat can no longer serve it’s original purpose, it is surrounded by wildlife, and the sunken parts of it probably house a lot of aquatic life. The Sun shines on the sunken ruins of the boat from a crystal clear sky, making this scenery extremely beautiful, serene, and also swarming with the dynamism of life. The Death card suggest that some things in your life are about to end, or they are dying, but by no means does this represent something negative, because something new is certain to replace them. The Gaian representation of the Death card also speaks of the past, where you might have hard feeling letting go, and allowing something in your life to fade away and die, but very soon you are going to see that whatever is destined to fade away has already fulfilled it’s purpose, it enabled your evolution and growth as a person, it helped you to sail in “uncharted waters” offering you the chance to gain new experiences, but now it has to sacrifice it’s self because it’s keeping you in place and you need more freedom, you need more space, to accept all the things that have to replace your old “boat”. There is no need to feel sorrow or pain, because the boat can always be replaced by a huge cruise ship, allowing you to take all your loved ones with you on your journey in life, or it could be replaced by an airplane giving you the speed and celerity to accomplish all your goals with the speed of the winds. Of course all of these have to be taken symbolically. From a spiritual perspective the Gaian version of the Death card signifies that certain losses have to enter your life, in order to transform it, your soul is ready to embrace a new environment, a new aspect of life, and you are ready to embrace a new role in society, which is going to be much more aligned with your inner truth and spiritual beliefs. The boat is also a symbol of the rite of initiation, so it may be that you might be starting a new business, new career, or if you are in a committed relationship, you might be welcoming a new member in your family.
Libra:
Seven of Fire: This card bares a very positive and encouraging message from the Universe: you are doing the right thing, you’ve made all the right choices, you’ve created opportunities for yourself by taking risks, and while it’s not exactly time to harvest yet, you know, you can feel that you are on the right path and you need to persevere in all your actions. As you can see the blacksmith uses her strength, mastery, and focus to shape red-glowing iron according to her will, very soon, the once shapeless metal is going to be a perfect representation of what mental image she had of it. This card means that you have the strength, ambition, inner power necessary to bend and shape your life (and material situation) and reality to manifest all those things which do not match with what you feel your life should be like. Instead of waiting for a miracle, or waiting on the cooperation of others, you took things into your own hands and started working. Since then, many things started to align, many things started to take the shape you desired, but this process is not complete yet, you sill have some work to do, so just as the blacksmith is striking the iron in the image, keep on focusing on yourself, on your progress, do not be afraid to put all your effort and power into this process because, you simply can’t go wrong. The tool, representing the life that you wish to live, already has taken shape, all you need to do now is refine it, decorate it, personalize it, make it represent your unique touch.
Scorpio:
Seven of Air: The 7 of Air depicts a man matching his position on the map, but also making plans for the rest of the journey, carefully analyzing and selecting the best routes to take. This card comes as a message from the Universe, that it is a good time to make future plans, to make choices, to set goals, because you have the clarity, intelligence, and of course experience needed to understand and interpret your own inner map. After setting goals it’s very important to follow them through with ambition, but the Universe is suggesting that you must always take a very cautious and versatile attitude, because life can be very unpredictable and there are many areas which aren’t charted, which are off the map, so always have an open mind, open door for the unexpected. It can also represents that you do not have to fear, exploring uncharted territories, because the air element signifies your own intelligence and inner compass, so if you choose the experience something that you haven’t had the chance to do yet, have courage and confidence in your self and life experience because maybe you are the one who has to create the first map, the first charting of that area, meaning that out of everyone you know, you are the most competent to start exploring. For those of you who own a business or do project based work, this is a massage to have faith in your experience because you know the “map” very well, but also do not be afraid to take risks, and to add your unique touch to your work, or to follow through on your own original ideas, because you are experienced enough to make it a success.
Sagittarius:
Two of Air: The image depicts a woman holding broken eggshells in her hands, while she listens with closed eyes to the beautiful song of the birds. This card speaks about an inner conflict that might keep you in place. The broken eggshells represent your wisdom and knowledge that you’ve gained through living life, witnessing one cycle after another, and thus you found the logic, the mechanisms, the order through which events succeed each other. Until now your life experience, your intuition, your inner voice always guided you and always helped you bring out the best, even when you were in the most delicate and difficult situations. But right now, that guidance is not very reliable, because you feel as if things are not gonna turn out the way you hope, you feel as if the succession of events which you internally predict, feel, are not gonna happen according to the logic that never misguided you until now. The broken eggshells may also represent your sensation that opportunities may be coming and going in a flash, not giving you enough time to react and cease them. The Universe is advising you, that the celerity, complexity, and many times the channeling nature of every day life, every day events have caused you to lose contact with your inner voice. It is advised to go out in nature, spend some time in sacred solitude in order for you to get in tune with yourself once again. Once you manage to relax your mind, quiet your thoughts, everything is going to feel more relaxed, more “according to your own rhythm” , more serene, and you are going to feel like your self once again. If there is stagnation in your life, do not perceive it as something negative, rather take the opportunity to relax, to spend time with yourself and do all the small things that feed your soul and imagination.
Capricorn:
The Wheel: This card is a beautiful representation of the “Wheel of fortune” of the classic Tarot, but it’s interpretation differs slightly. As you can see in the picture, the seasons, and the trees that represent the seasons are rooted in the fiery core of the Earth. This card speaks about the past, which required you to work very hard for everything that you have in the present. The amount of time, effort, both intellectual and material work that you invested in your career, or some lucrative purpose that was very important for you, may have left you feeling unrewarded, or at least you may feel that your struggle was disproportionate with your achievements. The Wheel card symbolizes that a big karmic change is about the enter your life, where your fiery core, representing your ambition, desire and motivation that held everything together, and now the time has come for you to harvest all that you have worked for. There’s an element of surprise in this as well, because you do anticipate your own evolution, that a change is coming into your life, but you do not expect it to come with ease. In this case you are going to be very positively disappointed, because the change is going to come as a very fortunate event, opportunity, as a touch of divine chaos enabling you to catapult yourself into a position you merely dreamed of. If the situation of the past describes your love life, then this is also a very positive message because it might signify that in the next 12 months you might meet someone very special who you’re gonna settle down with, or it could be that someone from the past makes a return and this time things will be ideal between the 2 of you.
Aquarius:
Three of Earth: The picture depicts three women, working together joyfully, creating healing ointments and medicines. The meaning of this card can vary, depending on your situation. If you’ve suffered or lost in love, this card represents your own personal healing. It signifies that you no longer consider yourself a victim, and you have found all those things which promote your well being, release of traumas, healing, and there are people in your life who support you and help you make significant progress emotionally. You are on the receiving end of your loved one’s caring nature, compassion and sympathy, and all of this nourishes your soul and increases your magnetism to attract more positive people in your life. Your recovery is also filling your soul with gratitude, so the 3 of earth can mean that you are also going to engage in activities destined to make others, who are going through the same hardships that you once faced, feel better, offer them help, support and guidance. Professionally the 3 of earth is the card of union and partnership, this could signify that someone very inspiring, very talented, with a visionary mind and a lot of experience is going to enter your professional life, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow career wise.
Pisces:
Five of Earth: This card depicts a hiker who got lost in the forest during a storm, and he takes shelter built from leafs and debris. The 5 of earth may signify that either materially or health wise you are going through a very stormy period where things may seem a little bit uncertain. This doesn’t mean that you are in any kind of danger, it doesn’t mean losses or financial disaster, it merely means that things are a little bit chaotic at the moment, because of outer forces, which do not depend on you. (For example economic crisis, problems with the market, stagnation of other businesses which cause the standstill of your own, Mercury retrograde period, the delay of payments etc) The bunker that the hiker built out of debris, is a very positive message from the Universe telling you that you have to be patient, until the “storm ends”. You have everything you need to survive, and all your basic needs are met, so you are not in danger or not abandoned from a karmic sense. There is a strong protective power that surrounds you, which could be people in your life, friends, business partners, managers, the company it’s self, your family, and of course the Universe it’s self is still guiding and protecting you, but it can’t shield your from stress, impatience and despair, all of which can have a very negative impact on your health. After the storm ends the whole “forest” is going to look and feel more clearer, and you are going to find the way home, all you have to do right now is stay safe in your shelter, be patient and know that things will work out it’s just a question of timing.
March Readings for All Signs
As we move ever closer to Spring, I am happy to share the March readings for all signs complies by our friend and Master Astrologer Zan.
Welcome to your Tarot-scope for the month of March. The overall energies of March may feel a little bit too accelerated for some people, especially earth sings, because Uranus finally leaves the sign of Aries and enters the first degree of Taurus, a sing, where it’s gonna spend the next 7 years in. This astrological event, may or may not have a massive material impact on the individual, for the collective however, it’s going to change a lot of things. First of all Taurus is an earth sign, and it rules material longevity, permanency, agriculture, finances, banks, material security and of course material values. This sing has very conservative energies and always tends to ground and offer stability, to everything that is practical. Uranus on the other hand is the planet of revolution and it’s associated with bursts of energy, lightning, electricity, magnetism, awareness, shocks and surprises. During the past years, there has been a lot of talk about energy shifts, well I believe this is the moment those people who strongly believed and envisioned this have been waiting for, because during the next 7 years, Uranus is bound to change everything. First it’s going to change banking systems, the collective perception about money and material values and it’s going to revolutionize the industry, many astrologers speculate, that Uranus in Taurus is going to lead to the digitization of money, and of course the way it reflects the individuals worth. Uranus in Taurus also speaks about massive advancements in technology, many things which merely existed in theory will be made “real” and practical, one of the main domains which can benefit from this energy is medicine, genetics and agriculture, because Taurus is associated with the physical body and physical well being. Our notion of beauty and aesthetics will also undergo some changes, because the ruler of Taurus is Venus, and when she is associated with the earth sing she rules (Libra is also her home sing) her energies represent that of the Earthly Aphrodite, our perception of physical beauty and the value we attribute to it. Uranus many times opposes symmetry and that which is traditional, and confers perfection a very surrealistic approach. Another very important aspect dominating March is the presence of the Sun, Moon, Neptune and Mercury in the sing of Pisces. This energy is going to influence very many aspects of our lives, it will promote healing both from a strict medical, but also alternative medicine perspective, it will also catalyze all spiritual activities, and help us find our inner most truths, and things that have been hidden from us. This can also play out collectively, because Mercury rules social media, news, journalism, and any other method of making information public, so secrets, that are going to be exposed about very influential people during this time may have a massive impact globally. Mercury is also going to retrograde, giving us the chance to complete those plans, contracts, businesses that have been delayed, or didn’t have the chance to have immediate effect. Another important aspect is the presence of Venus in the sign of Aquarius, this will give birth to new trends, and promote the weird and usual in the fashion industry. Last, but not least, while no astrologer likes to talk about this, it’s worth a mention, at the beginning of the article I’ve talked about the impact of Uranus changing sings is going to have on the collective. Taurus also rules the crust of the Earth, and the last time Uranus entered the sign of Taurus at zero degrees was 7 years ago, when the Fukushima disaster occurred. This astrological event can be associated with increased volcanic activity, hurricanes, tsunamies, earthquakes and man made disasters. Also, it is also a well known fact, that increased Uranian energies tend to lower the Earth’s magnetic sphere, which can lead to strange weather phenomenon. Now, for the actual tarot-scope:
Aries:
10 of wands & The Empress: This energy will influence Aries natives to work extremely hard to free themselves from all material burdens. If these natives have debt of any kind, material, moral obligations, promises they need to keep, they will work tirelessly to do everything in their power to either totally cover those obligations, or to minimize them as much as they can. While, the Empress guarantees success, and rewards for their hard work, the 10 of wands speaks of the sacrifices life demands of them. Work in it’s self is not going to be the problem, because they are going to feel very resilient and strong, but the build up of pressure and extreme amounts of stress (they will tend to be their own slave drivers) may take it’s toll on their health. This situation is going to be especially heightened for those Aries natives who are parents, because their children are gonna go through a very difficult time and they will require a lot of patience, material or moral support. This could also be true the opposite way for middle ages Aries, who have aging parents. For those natives who are single, the month of March may lead to new beginnings on a romantic level, and for those who are in a stable relationship, the Empress may signify fertility and pregnancy. Business wise, the 10 of wands signals a very busy time where your emotional and mental capacities will be very solicited, but the number 10 is also the end of the busy cycle, it’s the last couple of yards until the finish line, which promises material rewards, well earned prosperity and the joy of life represented by the Empress.
Taurus:
The Hermit & Fool reversed: The Hermit card signifies that Taurus natives are going to undergo either a spiritual revolution, or an intellectual upgrade. In classic Tarot the Hermit carries a lantern, which illuminates his path, symbolizing that you are seeking greater knowledge, and through this greater knowledge you hope to ground yourself emotionally, materially and spiritually. The light that guides you is definitely your life experiences, inner truth and wisdom and you are prepared to stand up for yourself regardless of the situation to defend your values and everything that you find a part of yourself and your truth in, but the fool symbolizes that you need to get out of your comfort zone, and face your material fears in order to achieve a sense of greater material and professional stability. It is very hard to tell what facing your fears and getting our of your comfort zone actually translates too, because the Hermit card symbolizes, that everything that happens in March is very personal and depends on each person’s life story and karma. For some natives this may mean separation, leaving a shared accommodation and taking a leap of faith to go solo. For others it may mean is risking letting someone new into your life and starting a new relationship despite your fears that you might not be a perfect match. For single Taurians this may mean answering an irresistible inner calling to establish a family of your own and find a new home.
Gemini:
5 of coins and 10 of wands reversed: The 5 of coins could mean a couple of different things, depending on your unique situation. One of the possible meanings may signify that you’ve invested a large sum of money into something that may have been important at that time and you are going to face a time of financial difficulty and “poverty” in the sense that you possess many assets and material values, but you lack the flow of money, which may force you to give up on certain pleasures of life. An other possible meaning of this card is that certain obligations either towards family, siblings, parents may force you to get into debt, a situation which will give you a couple of sleepless nights, not because you can’t manage, but because it restricts your freedom. One of it’s more positive meanings is that, someone very dear to you is going to bail you out from a difficult situation, but this will morally leave you in their debt. Last, but not least, the 5 of coins doesn’t necessarily have to mean material wealth, but rather your health. From this perspective this may mean that you have neglected your physical body and your own well being, and now the imbalances may force you to visit the doctor. Of course this will also cause some material loss, because you will be unable to work for a couple of days. The 5 of coins is also linked to stress and anxiety related diseases, so one way or another you will be forced to rest and focus on your well being. The 10 of wands reversed, means that regardless of what the unpleasant situation signaled by the 5 of coins plays out as in your life, the compromise that you will have to make for your own well being will take a huge burden off your shoulders. It may take away some of your freedom and leave you feel indebted, but you will find the strength to accept the situation and ultimately find ideas, solutions which will improve your life in the long run, so you won’t feel any regret, on the contrary, by the end of March you will see the bright side of things, because the number ten represents the end of a cycle.
Cancer:
7of Cups & 8 of coins:
This is a beautiful combination, because the 7 of cups speaks of your emotional strength and resilience. You may have been through some very challenging times, where everything signaled to give up on your dreams, and to lower your standards. You embraced your inner truth and protected your dreams, and the reality you want to create for yourself with all your strength, and even though you may have been a bit wounded at times, even though you may have missed some good opportunities, but which demanded compromise you weren’t willing to make, even though you may have been feeling down and not yourself for some time, your dreams and future goals are still intact and your inner fire is starting to light up again. The 8 of coins doesn’t promise you that in March everything you hoped and dreamed is gonna come true, BUT it does promise you that significant progress is gonna be made. If, this situations means professional, career oriented goals, then situations are going to arise where you will have the chance to prove your mastery, professionalism, the sharpness of your intellect and your love and enthusiasm for that which you love doing, and proving yourself and your value as a professional is going to be what ultimately unites you with your goals. The 8 of coins can also signify new studies, courses, apprenticeship, or a mentor who’s gonna provide you with some valuable knowledge and know-how is gonna appear in your life. If the situation described by the 7 of cups refers to something emotional or spiritual in nature, then the 8 of coins means an evolution, advancement progress which will have a physical side as well. Leo:
3 of cups & 9 of coins:
This combination urges Leo natives to do what they do best: just be themselves and enjoy life. The 3 of cups has more than one meaning and the different meanings can be valid simultaneously. One of them speaks about the recent past, you may have had a hard time at work, or you might have put in way too much effort in creating stability and balance in your life. Thanks to your hard work and concentration, March is going to feel very different, at least from a psychological perspective, because you are going to be your lighthearted self and find a source of joy and pleasure in everything that you do. The 9 of coins also represents well earned rewards, beside the material benefit of the rewards, there is also honor and gratitude associated to it. This gratitude is double sided, because people who you helped and inspired in the past will show their gratitude, but it also comes from your Higher Self, telling you in different ways that you have all the reasons to be proud of the person who you are and all the decisions you took in the past! The 3 of cups can also mean that you are gonna be invited to a celebration of some sorts, this could be as simple as a night out with friends, or something as major as a wedding ceremony. Additionally, for single Leo natives the 3 of cups also represents a boost to their romantic life, while it doesn’t guarantee that you’re gonna find the love of your life, what it does promise is dates, flirts, and having a good time. For those of you who are in an established bond, this card represents the enjoyment of each others company and persona, and for those who have children, it could also represent the unity of the whole family. Last, but not least the 3 of cups represents inspiration, creativity, resourcefulness, an artistic way to go about things, and for freelancers and who own their own business this might mean a short term collaboration with someone very inspiring.
Virgo:
6 of cups reversed & Ace of wands reversed:
March isn’t going to be the easiest month for Virgo natives, but at least it will shed light on certain problems in their lives which cause stagnation and disharmony, and thus giving them the chance to eliminate them. The combination of cups and wands may suggest that the root of all problems are psychological in nature, cups being the symbol of emotions, and the wands symbolize the expression of those feeling, and because both are in a reversed position, it means that there is a blockage. The 6 of cups in reversed position suggests, that because of an old trauma or lack of trust from a very important person, you lack emotional clarity, are unsure of yourself and your own feelings, and from a strict emotional point of view you are reliving the past. This card can also suggest the lack of harmony between you and your friends and family, you might feel abandoned, forsaken emotionally. It doesn’t necessarily have to be linked to a person, it could just represent your old self, moments in your life when you were extremely fragile and vulnerable and all the fears of not repeating the same mistakes, and reliving the sense of failure. The Ace of wands represents your ideas, future plans, innovative efforts. You’ve made a huge progress in the recent past, you trusted your expertise, mastery, ideas and followed them through. But right now you may be feeling very disappointed because there are no immediate results, and practically you have no confirmation if your past decisions and actions were wise or unwise, you do not know where you stand, and what further actions need to be taken. The reversed position of this card, doesn’t mean that your choices were unwise, it merely means that you need to give yourself and your ideas time. You are way ahead of yourself and you might be rushing things, because you feel a sense of urgency. If you slow down, and accept the fact that you are NOT your thoughts and your fears, and allow the Universe to put the puzzle together when the time is most ideal. If you manage to do this, then you already turned the Ace of wands into upright position and March is going to fill you up with motivation, inner power, self-belief, and the feeling that things are gonna go very well for you. However if you let yourself drown in a sea of fears, then the only things you will achieve is sleepless night and disharmony with everyone around you. Trust in divine timing because you are going to make significant progress in March.
Libra:
8 of swords reversed & 8 of swords reversed.
This is a very unusual combination because both the main card and the clarifier are the same and in the same position. These cards suggest that you have made very important progress in the recent past. You have done a lot of thinking and overthinking, you analyzed your life from every possible perspective, you might have done some meditation, yoga or any other practice which helps release stress and old traumas, and now you can finally enjoy the results. The month of March is going to be a another milestone in your journey to reach a state of material, emotional, mental and of course spiritual freedom. You have suffered a lot during the past 8 months, and you may have made some very unwise choices, you may have been misguided by your romantic and over-compassionate nature, but now you are in a state of clarity, in which you can see and understand why things turned out the way they did, and the Universe is going to give you those opportunities which you have been waiting for, but which demanded a lot of inner work. You are going to break free from all moral material and financial obligations, and work towards strengthening yourself, and the power that you hold over your own life. Finally after a long time, you are going to be the one who decides where life is going to take you next, and what elements, people, situations you’d like to have in your life and also eliminate and block out the ones you don’t desire and do not serve your best interest. If you are thinking about moving, traveling, going on an adventure, seeing the world, changing careers, becoming a freelancer or starting your own business, the double 8 of swords reversed is telling you that you will have the freedom to do so and every decision that you are gonna take will be guided by your own wisdom, awareness of Self, and a state of emotional clarity.
Scorpio:
The Moon & Page of Cups:
The Moon card can signify more than one thing, which can be valid simultaneously. Firstly it represents your fears. The month of March may force you to make some decisions, some of which have a risk factor attached to them, in the sense that regardless what you do and what you choose, it could lead to disadvantage, but likewise it could also turn into something very positive. On another note, the Moon card can signify an emotional instability, a state of heightened irritability, the sensation that you are not doing enough for your loved ones, the feeling of not being valued, and ultimately a sense of solitude, but not the pleasant kind. Fortunately there is the Page of Cups which accompanies the Moon, so it also highlights the positive aspect of The Moon in Cancer (the astrological correspondent of this card) which means that you are going to stand from a place of compassion and comradery, your own fears and unstable emotions will be put aside because you are gonna support someone in your life who is going through a much more negative psychological phase than you are. Lending you moral and emotional support to someone who you love, will bring out the best in you, and the negative aspects of the Moon card are going to turn into virtues and emotional strength for both you and the person who you are going to support. The Page of cups signifies the contentment associated with receiving and giving love, thus offering you an emotional power to face all obstacles that you try and hinder you in March. The Moon card can also signify the return of some old medical problems which you might have faced in the past, or a flare up of current ones. Combined with the Page of Cups from a physical perspective it represents the healing power of the Moon, positive thinking, de-stressing, meditation and a good night’s sleep is going to make your life much easier.
Sagittarius:
9 of Cups reversed & The Sun
Despite of Jupiter, their ruler, being in his home sign since December last years, most Sagittarius natives didn’t enjoy the power of their ruler as much as they should have. Their undivided attention was more focused on the problems present in their lives, and all the things that make them unhappy, rather than the small joys, and that is why probably, Jupiter expanded the unpleasant feeling that those problems caused them, rather than expanding the positive aspects of their lives. The Sun card symbolizes, that in the month of March Sagittarius natives are gonna have the chance to focus on everything that’s positive and is a source of joy in their lives. If they muster the inner strength to do this and be grateful for what they have, and identify the permanent presence of good fortune and positivity in their lives, then this will give them the magnetism to attract positive situations, people, and greater manifestation of good fortune. The 9 of cups reversed, however, speaks of their innate empathy and the bad effects it can have on their lives. The astrological correspondent of 9 of cups is Jupiter in Pisces, which can be interpreted as the ultimate expression of generosity, compassion, empathy and self sacrifice. In the moth of March Sagittarius natives are challenged to focus upon themselves, and their own happiness and try their very best not to be affected by the problems and suffering which other people may go through, because getting involved way too deeply in the lives of others, no matter how close those people might be, will lead towards sharing their suffering and all the traumas that block them. If you manage to stay focuses and balanced, March can be a very beautiful month, full of sunshine in a spiritual and emotional perspective. Rather than to share the negativity of people around you, try and be your own source of happiness and joy and by doing this you can be an inspiration to anyone who is going through a hard time, and make your own down days much more bearable. The Sun card may also suggest that in the month of March you might become very active socially, making new friends, alliances, acquaintances with like minded people who are gonna have a positive effect on you.
Capricorn:
10 of swords & Hanged man reversed:
The 10 of swords speaks about the past, where you might have suffered a bitter defeat in at least one area of your life. This could have been your career, where despite your best efforts and professional superiority it just didn’t work out, or life threw in surprises which forced you to abandon it and start something totally new, or it could have been your love life where no matter what sacrifices you made, it just didn’t work out. The energies of March are going to surprise you very pleasantly regarding this situation, because you are going to see the the logic, the non linear reasons why things turned out they way they did, and it will give you a sense of freedom and contentment with the choices you’ve made so far in your life. Additionally the 10 of swords also represents the end of the cycle, meaning that if your losses left you with a trauma, you are going to find release and resolution. The hanged man in reversed position compliments this perfectly, because you will find emotional clarity, you are going to enjoy living your own personal truth and whatever replaced that, which you lost in the past is going to show great progress and potential, thus promising you a very bright future and give you the strength to once again put all your efforts in whatever it is that you are doing, because the rewards are almost guaranteed. Additionally, the hanged man reversed means that your emotions are going to be under control, giving you the opportunity to benefit from your mental agility and your innate sense of logic, putting you into advantageous positions, because you are gonna be one step ahead of everyone, which is excellent news if you own your own business, are a student, or take part in a competition. Last, but not least the Hanged man reversed can also signify that someone very close to you is going through a very tough time or is facing illness, while currently you are very worried and this is having a massive effect on your well-being, in the future you will be able to accept the fact that you can’t live another person’s karma and offering your unconditional help and support is enough to make a difference .
Aquarius:
The Tower reversed & 2 of coins reversed:
The Tower card reversed may mean that you are not living your life totally authentically. It may suggest that many things that you do, many things that you show the world, even many things which you do for yourself, are meant to create the impression, the illusion that you have everything under total control and your life is going well. The Tower reversed means that you may not listen to your emotions, or align with your inner truth, but rather you impose the way you have to feel and act, either because life or your career demands this from you, or because you are trying to out maneuver “society”. While investing the sharpness of your intellect, your innate wisdom, your mastery and knowledge of psychology into life tactics may not be the best idea long-term, the month of March is definitely going to advantage you, in the sense that everything that you show, every gesture of yours is gonna be noticed and you are gonna get admiration and recognition from many sources. Regarding your career this could play out in the gain of a great advantage over your competitors, regards to your love life, this will mean that your partner is gonna be almost totally under your control. As I mentioned before, this may be a good idea in the close future, just be sure not to believe your own illusions and always know your most authentic inner truth, because life has already shown you on several occasions that the Tower can crumble when it’s under too much pressure. Also showing the world just how well you are doing may attract envy and toxic people. The 2 of coins reversed warns you to be careful because in the month of March you are gonna have the tendency to overspend and manage your finances in very unwise ways. This implies buying things that you don’t really need, and aiming for the most expensive and exquisite items. Overspending on luxury items, expensive holidays, unnecessary travels, and being way too generous may not be a good idea.
Pisces:
The Empress & The Chariot
This is a superb combination which promises a very successful month. The Empress can signify material abundance, rewards, stability, being in a state of flow materially, an excellent time for business, projects, the material benefits of your creativity. Career wise the Empress is the astrological representation of Venus in Taurus, which means an excellent time to harvest the fruits of your labor, and everything that you’re gonna invest effort and energy into is going to bare fruits. En excellent time to upgrade or to expand if you own your own business. From an emotional perspective, The Empress can mean a new relationship for male Pisces natives, or fertility and pregnancy for female natives. If you have been flirting and dating someone, and there is at least a spark of emotion present, this could be a perfect time to turn it into something stable. The Chariot represents your own triumph in that area of your life on which you are currently focusing all your attention towards. Additionally this could also represent a journey, travels, or someone visiting you, and there is an emotional satisfaction, the feeling of fulfillment attached to it. From a spiritual perspective the Chariot signifies the unity of emotion and thought, and by achieving this state, you have the chance to manifest something that you desire deeply in the present.
