by Anna Ervin
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Whether you believe in energy work or not, a deck of tarot cards can be a wonderful tool for personal growth and self-awareness. The cards tell the story of the fool’s journey, a series of lessons and obstacles and triumphs that the fool (or each one of us) experiences in a lifetime. According to Briget at Biddy Tarot, “Tarot is the storybook of our life, the mirror to our soul, and the key to our inner wisdom.” But if you do believe in energy and manifestation, you’re probably already aware of the fact that Tarot cards can be used to predict the direction that your energy is heading. With the new year coming up I thought, why not draw a forecast of the next 12 months? I set the intention for this seventeen-card spread to deliver a quick, helpful guide for the Herbage fam to utilize as we navigate the upcoming year. I drew the first twelve from the Smith-Waite Centennial deck, placing a card for each month. The last four cards were pulled from the Wild Unknown deck by Kim Krans, one for each “season” or quarter of the year. I decided to end the reading on a positive note with an affirmation to focus on for the year. This card came from deck, ‘The Universe Has Your Back’ by Gabby Bernstein
January – March The overwhelming theme for the first quarter of 2021 will be Strength. This means the need to show up for yourself every single day will be eminent. Try to allow whatever comes up at this time to just flow. How can you invite love to have a stronger presence in your life? In January we see the King of Cups, an indicator of responsibility over self-expression. Sometimes we need to put our emotions aside in order to get things done. However, creating space in your life to explore your feelings might benefit you at this time. Use those emotions to tap
into your own creative potential. This is a good time to f pour into artistic work. s t February deals with a conscious choice to turn a blind eye toward a problem or choice in your life. The Two of J Swords indicates that we are refusing to see the situation o for what it really is, blinding ourselves to the truth. You it might be feeling defensive around this time, remember m to tune into Strength. Set your fears aside, and answer e to whatever problems you face from a place of love and n understanding. You’re not stuck, you just have to make a in choice. m t March will see these issues clear up as you find yourself making small steps towards stability and success with the J Two of Wands. Recent accomplishments have opened up space in your life for contemplation of the future. A How can you grow and expand from here? Use this time t to manifest goals and dream big. m y April – June f lo In the second quarter the Nine of Swords indicates that a great deal of sorrow and anxiety will hang over us. This T is likely related to someone or something we have at- b tachments to, rather than our own pain. Are you carrying le the burdens of others or finding yourself worried about in things out of your control? Try to tune into clarity and S peace through this period. Nine of Swords aside, this m quarter is all about pentacles, which represent the mate- o rial world. Get outside and tune into nature this Spring. April introduces the Ten of Pentacles, a card that typical- I ly deals with riches and abundance. The Nine of Swords b hanging over us reminds us to avoid taking these bless- b ings for granted. You may be able to find a lot of sup- t port in your family and environment. Focus on gratitude Y during this month. im H During May we find ourselves reflecting over progress in the Seven of Pentacles, possibly searching for mean- S ing in our accomplishments. It’s important to take a step h back and observe the fruits of your labor before moving t
