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: THE WORLD
We are entering the final weeks of 2023, and The World brings a message of necessary closure so you can welcome a new beginning. Get working on your to-do list. Do not do the “let’s pick this up next year” thing—deal with it NOW. You can finish the year in the right way: Celebrating your progress, drinking champagne, and looking ahead to what’s possible in 2024.
ARIES: THE STAR
Make a wish, Aries, because the Star is a dream-come-true card promising your heart’s desire. Is there a price? Maybe. Everything has one, so think that through before you truly commit to your dream. Once you’ve taken ownership of your desire, then take overt, direct steps in your dream’s direction. Let it be known that this is exactly what you want. You will be surprised at how quickly new opportunities and good luck emerge to help you on your way.
TAURUS: TWO OF WANDS
Clarity is your BFF this week, Taurus, with the focused Two of Wands. There’s so much going on that you could almost fall under the waves and just let the tide carry you to year end. No! You need to get your head up, look around, think about what’s important, and make those things your December priorities. Take charge!
GEMINI: KNIGHT OF CUPS
It’s party time, Gem! You know you love it. Well, maybe it’s more that others love having you at the party. You know how to lift the vibe, entertain people, and keep things moving along. The Knight of Cups has you at the top of everyone’s invitation list for these very reasons. Romance might await you too, possibly with a charismatic water sign (Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio). All this socializing can be draining, so make sure you get some rest and relaxation too.
CANCER: SIX OF PENTACLES
The Six of Pentacles is a beautiful representation of living in good karma. It’s all about being a good person and helping as many other people as you can. It feels good to be good! The universe recognizes your positive energy and stores it up, ready to reimburse you down the line. Rewards come to those who deserve them, so be deserving. Spread the love, share the kindness, and be a bright light.
LEO: KNIGHT OF SWORDS
If you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself. Like now. The Knight of Swords sees you losing patience with someone or something, and you’re stepping in to take control of the situation. TBH, fur might fly. You have high standards, you know your goals, and you don’t trust those goals to other people. This is a valuable lesson. Do what’s best for you and be demanding.
VIRGO: ACE OF PENTACLES
Long-term plans excite you because you know that you can create structures and schedules that last. It’s honestly how you like to organize and compartmentalize your time. The Ace of Pentacles gives the green light to your next big, long-term project. Start now. Lay down the necessary research and planning, break down the goals, set milestones through 2024, and think about the results and rewards you want to enjoy. Go full Virgo!
LIBRA: THE MOON
Beware the Moon! Well, not really—there’s nothing scary here, just some shadowy areas that you need to explore this week. Grab your lantern and head into the darkness. Where are the unanswered questions? What mysteries do you want to explore? What root cause do you want to figure out? Pick a theme or question and dive in. The Moon is a signal that you need to illuminate a shadow and retrieve a new insight. This insight will help you make an important next step.
SCORPIO: FOUR OF WANDS
You’re an forward-thinking kinda person—you value progress and advancement. Staying stuck in the same place/role/position is not your idea of living. The Four of Wands recognizes this appetite in you and brings you an opportunity this week. It might involve work, location, or possibly both. Be ready to say yes! You might have outgrown your current role or surroundings in some way, and you’re preparing to make the leap to the next level. It starts now.
SAGITTARIUS: SEVEN OF CUPS
You can bring clarity and certainty to your ideas, opinions, theories, and proposals by writing them down. Talking can only take you so far, and then it’s time to focus by putting pen to paper. If you can make your ideas simple to understand and answer questions about them, then you’re there. Pick up to seven things that are important to you this week and write up to seven journal entries about them, expressing your opinion or idea or thought. I hope this doesn’t sound like hard work—I think it will be fun, and you WILL get something vital out of it. The Seven of Cups has shown up for a reason.
CAPRICORN: FIVE OF PENTACLES
Don’t keep a regret or loss to yourself. Don’t dwell in isolation on a problem or wrong turn that you wish hadn’t happened. We all go through it. We all suffer. And we all survive and move along. Reach out to your loved ones and share what’s troubling you. The Five of Pentacles is an urgent plea to express your pain, ask for help, and surround yourself with people who care. This is the most efficient means of getting through this (and you value efficiency, Capricorn). Don’t struggle alone!
AQUARIUS: TWO OF SWORDS
You have a decision to make this week, and maybe it’s one you’d rather NOT make. Well, the time for avoidance or procrastination is over, Aquarius. The universe is asking you to commit to a course of action. Would it help if I said there is no wrong answer? It’s true. The Two of Swords just wants momentum. Don’t second-guess yourself once you’ve picked an option. Get it done right away.
PISCES: KNIGHT OF PENTACLES
Work hard, do your best, follow your moral compass, protect your interests, and stick to the path! Sound boring? It won’t be. There’s so much to do, and crossing everything off of your to-do list will make you feel accomplished and deserving of a reward. The Knight of Pentacles brings you all the determination, confidence, attention to detail, and diligence you need to get the job done. Just do it!
Tarot Reader
Kerry Ward has been reading and teaching tarot for over 25 years, and alongside her work as Horoscope contributor for Cosmopolitan UK, has worked for Cosmopolitan US, too. You can book a personal, written tarot reading with her, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, while she is also the published author of Power Purpose Practice, Card of the Day Tarot and The Good Karma Tarot. She also created the Crystal Magic Tarot deck. Follow her on Instagram @mytarotbella for weekly forecasts, insights, and tarot teachings, or find her on LinkedIn.