Tarot Taps Sunday, July 13th 2025

Present

(Queen of Wands)

A fiery, magnetic energy surrounds you now. You’re confident and bold and are ready to take charge of all the projects your little heart has in it's desire. Maybe you are ready to take on issues in your relationships, or creative endeavors feeling ready to start something you have been waiting to begin. You’ve got charisma on your side, you have what it takes and others are naturally drawn to your warmth and enthusiasm use it to your advantage; just be real and be you. You have what it takes to change your life, your ready you can feel that fire 🔥within.

Challenge/Conflict

(Ace of Pentacles)

A new opportunity perhaps a job offer, job opportunity, new client, new job, something that is a money making idea, or a fresh start in your material world is tempting. You are questioning yourself and unsure how to seize it. You know it's within reach but you can't figure out how to untie your hands or get your scattered brain to determine how to make it all happen.

The challenge is laying down firm roots: Do you have the resources to do it...do you need which ones do you have, and which ones do you still need? Is now really the right time or are you jumping the gun when there's other issues you have to work on first. You can't always do things out of order. Sometimes there's a path you must follow before you get that "Get Out Of Jail Card" . Are you lacking the confidence it takes to invest in this seed of prosperity, if you don't believe in yourself one thing is for sure NO ONE else will.

So STOP telling yourself you will do it eventually, just not today; especially when today is really all that matters.

Past Influences

(Ten of Wands)

Lately you’ve been carrying a heavy load responsibilities piled so high they’ve become exhausting. This weight has taught you about boundaries and the importance of delegating, but it’s also left you craving relief and simplicity. Wondering how much better it may feel to just be a minimalist. It is important to remember sometimes others can do some of the work and it will be OK. They may not do it your way, but it still gets done.

Foundation/Root

(Two of Pentacles)

At your core is the need to juggle multiple priorities work, family, finances, self-care. You thrive in the multitasking atmosphere.

You’re adept at going with the flow, but there’s an undercurrent of tension: balancing too much can lead to feeling scattered or out of sync. Know what is truly important for today; prioritizing will definitely help.

Conscious Goal/Crown

(Ten of Cups)

Deep down, what you truly seek is emotional bliss and harmony a joyful home life, fulfilling relationships, and the sense that you’ve “made it” on the heart level. You’re striving for lasting contentment and shared happiness. Is someone not on the same mindset and things have been revealing that lately...one excuse after another, always promising a "tomorrow" that will never come. This 10 of cups being in the Conscious Goal/Crown position is reminding you that this is something truly important to you, it is what you need to feel balanced and truly happy. Keeping people who take this feeling away from you is not conducive. You will never feel Peace; so this reading is for today... who is taking away your peace ?

Near Future

(Strength)

Soon you’ll face a moment calling for inner courage and compassion. Strength suggests you’ll tame any lingering doubts or fears through gentle persuasion of yourself and others rather than brute force. Your patience and resolve will guide you. I know we want to nag those sometimes that we know are doing something completely toxic for themselves, and we cringe watching them do what is not in their best interest. The energy here is we can't force anyone to make changes they aren't ready to do. Even with all the frustration we may feel this energy is taming the wild with love, patience, and understanding...it will eventually work exactly how it is supposed to be for that person even if it isn't in the way we would want it to. We love our people and even ourselves...but the journey is all our own; we have lessons to learn and even though we may have learned the lesson long ago, or we think we are doing it the right way when we may not be it is still the path to eventually get there or get lost. As much as we want to there's only one person we can save and that is our own sef.

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You/Your Role

(Justice Reversed)

Right now, you may feel that life’s scales are tipped unfairly, or you’re wrestling with self-doubt about past decisions. All those regrets that you are now having to deal with. It is also hard seeing other people get handed blessings and it seems all you get is obstacles. YES, we all know LIFE ISN'T FAIR... but when can I get a little favor. Could it maybe be that in some way we are avoiding accountability maybe in past choices or struggling to see things in a balanced light. The reversal urges you to identify any blind spots in how you judge yourself or a situation...we do have the power to change our own minds.

Environment/External Influences

(Seven of Swords Reversed)

In your surroundings there’s a shift toward transparency and integrity. Secrets or underhanded tactics are coming to light or you’re being encouraged to “come clean” about something. You are finally beginning to see through the fog about a lot of shady issues, or behind your back antics. This reversal can signal that honest communication will serve you better than stealth mode. It also reveals if someone around you can't be honest with themselves, they surely won't be honest to you. Past behavior usually does predict future behavior and sadly there are some things you cannot change no matter how much we want we can only accept are true and will always be true whether we like it or deserve it or not; we can only change our self!

Hopes & Fears

(Eight of Swords Reversed)

You long to break free from self-imposed mental prisons negative self-talk, indecision, worry and you also fear the vulnerability of doing so. The reversed Eight of Swords tells you that you already have the key to unlock your own chains; releasing fear is both your hope and your apprehension. We have to take responsibility for allowing what we do in our lives that bring us worry and negative energy. Why do we keep things around that bring us fear and uncertainty.

Outcome

(The Devil)

This card warns of temptations or attachments that could derail your progress whether it’s unhealthy habits, toxic relationships, or material obsessions. The Devil doesn’t condemn you; it shows what’s holding you back. When acknowledged, its power wanes. Recognize the lure, reclaim your freedom, and you’ll emerge stronger.

Bringing it all together

You’re standing in a place of radiant confidence (Queen of Wands), yet you’ve just come off a period of extreme burden (Ten of Wands) and are wrestling with how to balance everything (Two of Pentacles) while yearning for true emotional fulfillment (Ten of Cups). A new material opportunity (Ace of Pentacles) tempts you, but you must decide whether you can really commit.

In the near future, you’ll call on your inner lion-heart (Strength) to face these choices. Justice reversed calls you to examine any self-judgment or excuses that keep you from acting fairly especially to yourself. Around you, honesty is surfacing (Seven of Swords Reversed), and freeing yourself from old fears (Eight of Swords Reversed) is both your greatest hope and your subtle fear.

Finally, The Devil urges you to confront and release any shadowy ties be they addictions, people-pleasing, or material/people clinging so you can step into that harmonious life you deeply desire. Trust that by shining your Queen/King energy on what needs balancing, and by wielding your Strength with compassion, you’ll untangle yourself from what no longer serves.