By Adrienne Abeyta
This month's TarotScopes feature six different decks. Each deck is used twice. See the individual scopes for identification and publisher. - Ed.
September 2010 Forecast
Aries
High Priestess (4 of Cups)
While emotional intensity is strong this month, your first instinct may be to hide. Should you try, you will only fall deeper into overwhelm. The purpose of these feelings is to rescue you from a recent bout of apathy. Avoiding the emotion keeps you from receiving the essential message. Be still and listen. At the very least, observe the currents of your emotions. Don’t be afraid to submerge yourself in the depths, however. You may be surprised to find that your internal resources are much stronger than the external circumstances. The Full Moon on the 23rd begets a mystery.
Images used are from the sun and moon tarot by Vanessa Decort and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Taurus
Fool (3 of Cups)
Feelings of contentment make flowers smell sweeter, food taste better, and people seem rosier. If you follow your instinct to preserve that status quo this month, you maybe lose the chance to develop something deeper. Shaking things up may feel risky, but rather than resting on your laurels, this is your moment to take a chance on something less predictable. If you’ve been standing on the threshold of some new idea or experience waiting for the right time to jump, here it is. You’ll be amazed at the results, and will indeed have another reason to celebrate.
Images used are from the Tarot of the New Vision by Pietro Alligo, illustrated by Raul and Gianluca Cestaro, published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.
Gemini
Tower (King of Wands)
Beliefs based on a fallacy begin to waver and will inevitably crumble. Unfortunately, the fall that results from this web of misconceptions is necessary for further growth. Beginning as a slight suspicion, your crisis of faith could evolve into a total breakdown. Truth hidden under the illusion of security always shatters the ego. In order to change your vision of life, you must eradicate old habits and erase conditioning. There is no blending the old with the new. The wake-up call around the 27th is the catalyst to overcoming your self-deception. Self-knowledge is more powerful than pride.
Images used are from the Tarot de Paris created by J. Phillip Thomas, published by InSpira Editions.
Cancer
Magician (Knight of Pentacles)
It’s time to take action and make the most of your talents. You’re in a favorable spot to manifest your vision. Potentials emerge around the 4th, awaiting your application. Be confident enough to creatively work a situation to your advantage. If you don’t seize this opportunity with determination, the window may close and you’ll be stuck on the outside looking in. Remain humble in your pursuits and respect how everyone plays an intricate role in the story of your life. Remember though, only you have the power and ability to create your destiny.
Images used are from the Tarot of the Magical Forest created by Hsu Chi Chun with artist Leo Tang and writer Giovanni Pelosini, published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.
Leo
Emperor (9 of Swords)
A sense of anxiety could be the cause of feeling out of sorts. Refrain from judging yourself and others as it only leads to separateness. It may be helpful to explore and acknowledge your resentments. Many times, unresolved issues from the past trigger reactions in the present. Pay attention to the areas in which you feel disempowered and find something positive to replace your negative thinking. It’s likely your fears carry more weight than they’re worth. A power struggle around the 6th provokes an extreme level of anxiety. Be wise about how you project yourself – you’ll receive what you put out.
Images used are from the Archeon Tarot, by Timothy Lantz, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Virgo
Temperance (9 of Pentacles)
You are the Alchemist this month. Recognizing the causal relation between people and situations that appear contrary or that seem arbitrary or confusing to others gives you the power to see how all things are interrelated. Use this knowledge to review your own life and explore unresolved emotions. Find the correlation from the past to synthesize the present, creating a new emotional perspective from which to assess the situation. You have the opportunity to combine the energy of thought and feeling in order to generate harmony and self-healing. The New Moon on the 8th brings a lucrative business deal.
Images used are from the Ancient Tarots of Lombardy published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.
Libra
Devil (Knight of Wands)
Notice how your problems have made you a prisoner, locked away inside yourself, in a world of self-created contradictions. Although you may feel chained to a situation and too ashamed to admit desperation, ask yourself what behavior, thought or feeling this brings out in you. This is your reality; fighting against it or blaming or persecuting others will only hold you hostage. Use this sobering opportunity to change your ways and become conscious of how and where you’ve been acting against your own convictions. Around the 10th, you’ll be challenged to face a fear – don’t run away!
Images used are from the sun and moon tarot by Vanessa Decort and published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Scorpio
Lovers (6 of Wands)
Relationships mirror achievements in your life; as you’re seeing and feeling success around you, so are the people in your circle. If you’re in a romantic relationship, there may be a celebration in store – perhaps a wedding or anniversary. The weekend of the 11th is a great time to express your feelings with a thoughtful gesture. If you’re in business, your partner or associates are in a good position to work with you and validate your current project. Remember, acknowledgment is an exchange of energy. To give is to receive, so be sure to give as many compliments as you can and let nothing go unnoticed.
Images used are from the Tarot of the New Vision by Pietro Alligo, illustrated by Raul and Gianluca Cestaro, published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.
Sagittarius
Star (Page of Cups)
A vague feeling of disenchantment lifts this month, as a refreshed sense of faith and purpose wash over you like holy water. Around the 14th, the light of clarity evaporates your doubts, restoring motivation and self-confidence. A recent test of faith has brought you closer to your own source. As you honor a deeper relationship to this power, you honor your truth. Be open to feelings as they arise and allow them space to move through you without attaching a value. Truth and purpose are fluid; they take the shape of what contains them. Your mind and heart are vessels, so be wise and keep them clean.
Images used are from the Tarot de Paris created by J. Phillip Thomas, published by InSpira Editions.
Capricorn
Death (2 of Wands)
There’s potential to move forward; however, something must be relinquished in order to obtain this. It’s imperative you realize how circumstances and behaviors are holding you back. This will require you to break routines, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and face your fears. You cannot stop the inevitable, and, as transformation begins, your identity will succumb to the consequences. Behind every ending is another start. Once the past is put behind you, there’s room for something greater. The weekend of the 17th marks the threshold for this change. Rather than fight against the current, use this period to launch new ideas.
Images used are from the Tarot of the Magical Forest created by Hsu Chi Chun with artist Leo Tang and writer Giovanni Pelosini, published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.
Aquarius
Hanged Man (4 of Swords)
Feeling caught in a place of constriction without the ability to move or even think straight? It’s essential to give up or surrender to the experience in order to revise your outlook. The lesson is to learn how to change your perspective and detach from the ego. Although things seem difficult, this is part of the path. Practicing patience leaves you open to insights, which will free your mind and end the struggle. Let go of the past to make way for new enlightenment. Around the 19th, you’ll encounter a bewildering situation – do the opposite of what’s expected.
Images used are from the Archeon Tarot, by Timothy Lantz, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Pisces
Hermit (Page of Wands)
An inkling of dissatisfaction is encouraging you to search for deeper meaning within your soul. When your imagination is polluted by mundane concerns, the world appears bleak. In turn, this causes optimism to dwindle into doubt or impatience. Be honest about the things you cannot change and change the things you can. Rather than brood about what isn’t making you happy, reflect upon what is. Contemplation is your gift this month; to make the most of it, be conscious of what you choose to explore. The Equinox on the 21st is a powerful time for meditation and ritual. Give expression to what is meaningful.
Images used are from the Ancient Tarots of Lombardy published by Lo Scarabeo and available through Llewellyn Worldwide.