Your First Tarot Reading of 2022 Is Here
You don't need to know the difference between a three-card and a Celtic cross spread to get the most out of a tarot card reading. All you need: your Sun sign! Here's what I do: Shuffle my tarot deck and pull out the cards in order from Aries to Pisces, plus one general card for everyone so that you can get specific advice around your personality. Let’s go!
A GENERAL CARD FOR EVERYONE: NINE OF PENTACLES
We start the year with an eye towards the future, thinking about our long-term goals and looking at the daily or weekly steps we can take in order to make them a reality. The Nine of Pentacles is about taking a steady, persistent approach to your ambitions. Break your big-picture goals into baby steps that are easy, sustainable, and definitely not overwhelming. Commit to micro habits—they'll get you far in the long-term.
ARIES: KNIGHT OF WANDS
You’re feeling frisky, Aries! You're in the mood to start 2022 as you mean to go on: with adventure and excitement. Any why not? It’s your default setting, so you just be you! The Knight of Wands means anything is possible this week. While others are snoozing, you’re busy having a blast. Don’t let the winter doldrums get you down—go have fun!
TAURUS: NINE OF WANDS
Whatever it is that's worrying you, please just face it this week. I promise you that it won’t be half as bad as you fear. The Nine of Wands is a huge reassurance that you can overcome this blockage in style, with a smile on your face. The relief will be palpable, and worth the effort. On the other side of this obstacle lies smooth sailing, so head there ASAP.
GEMINI: DEATH
It’s fair to say that you’re ~going through a transformation~ right now, Gemini, and you have been for a while. The stark reality of a brand-new year brings this change sharply into focus. There's no time like the present. You want to get on with this. So just…begin. You know what it is. It’s a massive change to your personal circumstances, even your identity, that will overhaul your whole life for the better. No more talking, get busy doing.
CANCER: THE FOOL
The Fool is the tarot’s first card and the patron saint of new beginnings—what a wonderful omen for a new year, Cancer! Use this energy to embark on something exciting, inspiring, fun, and life-affirming. It’s personal to you. Others may disapprove, but who cares? There will be ups and downs ahead, but the beginning should feel optimistic. So get busy making a magical new beginning this week!
LEO: SEVEN OF SWORDS
Nurture your plans, Leo, but don't tell anyone about them just yet. The Seven of Swords is a cautious card advising you to play your cards close to your chest. Not everyone is as wholesome or kind as you are, and not everyone deserves to share your ambitions. Sometimes, other people’s input can dilute or even destroy your ideas before they’ve even had a chance to take root. Give your creative bb thoughts some privacy to develop and grow.
VIRGO: SIX OF WANDS
Right now, you feel like everything you do just works. Although you may second-guess this lucky streak, you truly deserve it, Virgo. This is the good karma from a whole year’s worth of hard work, good deeds, and unrewarded efforts. Your good behavior is paying off, and so it should. The Six of Wands tells you to enjoy the ride. Plant more seeds, start more projects, and play your lucky hand to win!
LIBRA: FIVE OF CUPS
After the party’s over, the festivities have died down, and the decorations are taken away, you often feel a little sadness. It's expected and normal, so don’t worry, but don’t dwell on it either. Make sure you plan something nice for yourself this upcoming weekend to welcome in the New Year. Don’t let January be a worrisome month. Fill your schedule with your favorite things. The Five of Cups reminds you to look ahead, not back.
SCORPIO: ACE OF SWORDS
A new year can make you feel renewed and reborn, like you’ve got a clean slate to rewrite your life story on. At the same time, you might be feeling older, wiser, and more focused on your goals. Right now, the Ace of Swords sees you yearning for some intimate and honest dialogue with your nearest and dearest. You want feedback, input, and advice. Get talking. Remember to listen more than you speak. Be honest.
SAGITTARIUS: KING OF CUPS
You’re in a loved-up, emotional mood, Sagittarius. You feel safe and secure in your own skin—you're just in a good place! The King of Cups sees you taking your good mood and sharing it with others this week. You want to console, encourage, empathize, and understand. You're checking in on your loved ones. Be a light for other people—it comes naturally to you.
CAPRICORN: FOUR OF SWORDS
The Four of Swords reminds you that we're in deep midwinter: a time when humans have always rested. Deep rest doesn’t come naturally to you, Capricorn, but it’s necessary right now. Clear your schedule and find time to sleep in, watch your favorite TV shows, and just relax. The Four of Swords warns of burnout and fatigue, so take preventive measures now. Rest.
AQUARIUS: SEVEN OF CUPS
Your imagination is a powerful tool, Aquarius—you haver a natural ability to innovate and invent. The Seven of Cups sees you ideating and brainstorming to the max this week. You’re brimming with new ideas and possibilities. Get them all down on paper and out of your head. Don't worry about how practical they are; just brainstorm. Capture your thoughts this week, and you might find that you have a whole year’s worth of ideas!
PISCES: TWO OF CUPS
Your love life is looking up this week, Pisces, and you’re in the mood for romance. Other This card puts water signs under the spotlight (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces), so if you’re single, look out for someone dreamy, creative, and compassionate. Someone a bit like yourself! If you’re attached, then plan a cozy or extravagant date night for just the two of you. Cupid is your bestie this week, so let him help you out!
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