MESSAGE FROM THE KING OF CUPS

Find a balance between your mind and your heart, and practice outward displays of kindness, compassion and love as a way to regulate your own inner peace. If you are in a situation where you need to navigate tumultuous energies, draw on his example and find a grounded flow of serenity and stability. Do what you need to do in order to find this peace: meditate, get to yoga class, spend some time amongst the trees… even weekly downtime with your wolf pack can help to bring that consistent flow of laughter and peace into your world. Practice and re-practice so that it becomes your natural state.

Choose to nurture posit ive emotions in your life.

This mature emotional energy is deliberate, conscious and loving, as well as creative and intuitive. Maybe you are being asked to step into your role as a leader, a coach, a mentor… or to seek that same type of guidance in your life. The King of Cups offers warm and devoted guidance, and suggests that loyalty and consistent compassion are needed from you. This energy is both controlled and balanced, and its emotions are fully felt and expressed as opposed to hidden or tempered. Take a chance on your creativity and your ability to express your heart. This card is a reminder that love is always available to you, even in times when it seems to be missing. Seek to nurture it from within. In shadow, this king suggests that you may be feeling withdrawn, moody or temperamental right now, or that you may be losing touch with how others are feeling. Stay clear of situations that feel emotionally manipulative, and re-think relationships that are not filling your cup with joy. If there are old wounds resurfacing to be healed, be gentle with yourself and take all the time you need. Seek to understand how others are feeling through empathy, diplomacy and compassion. Know that the things you cannot change may simply not be for you at this time, because the cosmos have something even more heart-filling in store for you. Listen to the gentle nudges of your magnificent heart, for it will lead you where you need to go.

MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN OF CUPS

The Queen of Cups is one of the most intuitive characters of the tarot, floating in her watery and feminine connection with flow. In her dream-like state of resonance, she asks, ‘How well have your emotions been helping you in your current situation?’ You may desire to experience more profound connections, and to engage with others on a deeper level. She reminds you that you can. Remember, however, you are only one half of the equation in any partnership, and it will take both of you to take the dive, together. You may need to lead the way as you cultivate a new meaning for the relationship. With an open heart, fill your cup – it is your task to lead the vibration of your heart center, and to remain present – regardless of the state of others. Listen deeply as a way to hear what is truly going on, and ensure that other people feel heard when you connect with them. Deep listening will allow you to read the nuances of their communication, and it will help you to navigate the waters of your current reality. Intuition and creativity are here to guide you, and as you take your next steps seek to see the divine – seek to see love – in all things, people and situations. In shadow, this card can indicate that you are not in touch with your own emotions, or that you are suppressing your feelings or refusing to see the obvious. Feeling is the key. If you have insecurities or inhibitions when relating to others, you can grow into a better partner by sharing more vulnerably. Your unconditional and pure expressions of love will bring you new opportunities to connect, lead and expand. Use your thinkingmind and your feeling-heart to gift the world the very best vesion of you.

MESSAGE FROM THE KNIGHT OF CUPS

This classic romantic invites you to step into a world of roses and bubble-baths, champagne and horse-drawn carriages, and he is fully and totally devoted to you, for today. And maybe for every day! This card heralds romance and embodies all the graceful movement of two people who are dancing… or should I say courting? Enjoy this flirtation and be present to connect. This knight is intuitive and totally in touch with his emotions. As such, he knows what he wants, and he has no problem wearing his heart on his sleeve. This card often signifies someone who is passionate and expressive, and who is in love with the idea of love itself. Sometimes this comes bundled with unrealistic expectations. E Watch for the arrival of a message or an invitation – one that will lead to a connection or an emotionally-rich experience. Move passionately towards the things that make your heart float, and try to see the world through the eyes of an artist. This knight will choose heart over logic and passion over wisdom, everytime. Take a cue from his playbook and witness the beauty around you, noticing how altruistic it feels when you place focus on how others are feeling as a result of your focused attention. Take inspirations and run with them. Make art, music, and love – and your life will unfold as a veritable masterpiece.

MESSAGE FROM THE PAGE OF CUPS

There is serendipity and magic here. Like the first breath of love or a very first kiss, anything is possible at this time. Be open and alert for unexpected miracles. This is the “when-pigs-fly card” and holding it in your hands is a sign that unforeseen (yet totally amazeballs!) things are coming your way. Cultivate your child-like enthusiasm for the unknown, and bring excitement and curiosity to your relationships in order to welcome a quickening of these wildly eclectic and colorful twists on your journey. Be open to inspiration from the strangest of places, and pay attention to the intuitive musings that arrive. They will give your creativity and your emotions wings. As you enjoy this time of strangely unique thinking, ensure that you are not being overly sensitive with others, or blocking your flow because you are trying to control the process. Allow your emotions to follow the bread crumbs of joy. Play a little more. Do something silly. Tune into feelings of wonder and awe, and allow your sensitive dreamer to dream. Embrace magic, and believe in your own unique miracles, for they accompany you every day when you choose to see them.

MESSAGE FROM THE 10 OF CUPS

This is a time of harmony and wholeness! This card has the powerful energy of connected hearts, giant love and devoted acceptance. It embodies emotional fulfilment and happiness, and, it’s often seen as the ‘one big happy family’ card. It’s the giant yes for relationships and love, and often predicts your fairy-tale ending or the arrival of a soulmate. (And hey, you get to decide what this happy ending looks like.) In this oneness, reciprocal relationships become the solid foundation for your heart’s expansion, and energy flows into abundance with ease.

Is there something that you need to do in order to bring some of this harmony-andjoy- unicorn-dust into your relationships? In shadow, this card suggests that you need to look at how you feel about yourself and your commitments within your relationships. Is there a breakdown of connection or a rebuilding that needs to be done? If you are looking for the ‘white picket fence’ in order to find happiness, remember that your joy will only come from the inside-out. By waiting for other people (or better things!) to create your happiness for you, you’ll be giving away the most powerful tools you have to create this 10 of cups life: your gratitude, your love, and your kindness. When seeking a realignment within your relationships, let your common values guide you. Look for ways to infuse your interactions with honest dialogue, empathy and loving compassion. Focus on them instead of on you, and give others the gift of your energy through your generosity of time, service, and love.

MESSAGE FROM THE 9 OF CUPS

Yes! Those dreams you’ve been dreaming? Those feelings you’ve been chasing? They are headed your way and you will be able to unpack the gift you really want as a result. The appearance of this card in your spread is an auspicious message of prosperity, abundance and getting what you desire – and is often fittingly called ‘the wish card.’ What have you been wishing for? Do a happy dance because the Universe is sending some gifts your way! Allow yourself to receive them, and experience how fulfilling this journey can be. Consciously immerse your life with all the laughter and bliss needed to launch you into the next phase of your happiness! Take stock of all of the feels that are surfacing, and remember to practice gratitude for the manifestation of your dreams. In shadow, this card can suggest dissatifaction or frustration with unmanifested dreams. Sometimes this may stem from having too much focus on material gain, and missing out on opportunities to connect from your heart. Sometimes, this focus can manifest as smugness, especially when emotional needs are not being met. True joy stems from connecting with others. Bolster and nurture relationships, and find your 9 of cups joy by giving others your love. Even in shadow this joyful card suggests that good things are on the way. Open your heart to receive them!

MESSAGE FROM THE 8 OF CUPS

Is it time to release something in your life? Letting go of something that has been an important part of your past can be tremendously intimidating. Weigh the pros and cons, and untether yourself from any anchors you are holding on to in order to start anew. You may find yourself imagining different possibilities and experiencing a great deal of fear as you step into the unknown. There may also be excitement and levity! Use your feelings to guide you during this mystical period of intense shifting, and release old energies and stories so that you will be able to travel lightly.

Choosing your sacred dream and your goal is one of the biggest acts of self-love that you can enact. For embedded in the very first step you take… and in that very first moment you find your resolve… is that you begin to choose you. You begin to choose your needs and your dreams. There is nothing more healing or more powerful. Though your disappointed heart may require some TLC, let go of outgrown expectations to remain on a misaligned path. This card marks an incredibly spiritual or personal pursuit, and by walking away from old things, people, energies, ideas, beliefs, guilt or ways of being that are holding you down, you are choosing to shift onto the path of an electrifying new future.

Move in the direction of epic dreams and warmer sunsets, as true happiness can only be built when we take a chance on ourselves.

MESSAGE FROM THE 7 OF CUPS

When you day-dream your way into the future, the options that you have in front of you, right now, can feel overwhelming. The straight path from A to Z is often nebulous, and life can present itself like a game of snakes and ladders that will bring you down only to lift you up. Your desire to choose the correct path – the perfect path –can make things feel overly muddled and confusing, because the allure of shiny things is often illusory. There is, unfortunately, no way to foresee everything that will unfold! You must use your intuition to decide. Remember that gifts and riches can hold promises that are shallow and empty, while difficult paths can often hold beautiful opportunities for growth and wisdom. Rather than being caught up in the temptation of the fast and the easy, use a discerning heart and allow what you really want to inform your next steps. Beyond the illusions and the facades, and any worries that you have about choosing the wrong thing (you won’t!) what options honestly stand in front of you today? Even though things are not always what they seem to be, you can meditate on your best choice, and use it as a stepping stone to an ever-expanding future.

MESSAGE FROM THE 6 OF CUPS

Your past is coming up for you when the 6 of Cups appear in a reading. You may be experiencing nostalgia and feeling warm-and-fuzzy about the past, or you may be feeling triggered by old memories. Work on releasing your negative reactions to any past trauma and on healing your present situation. Forgive yourself, release any guilt you are carrying about the past, and absolutely make sure you stop lamenting any decisions that you have made up until now! Fresh slates and new beginnings are always available to you. Forgiving your imperfect human-ness is a perfect place to start. Use your memory of who you were as a way to highlight how far you’ve come, and allow that trajectory to shine beauty on where you are headed next. Use your memories as a wonderful tool for processing lessons, as they are a profound gateway to healing. You are, after all, the future self of your inner child. In a Universe where time is fluid, great healing can be made by connecting with the past and future versions of your life. Spend some time contemplating what your inner child needs from you in order to heal. Look to their guidance for things that need to be forgiven and understood. Sometimes our inner-children suggest that we need to play more, to lighten up and find our laughter! Sometimes this card indicates a nostalgia for simpler times, especially when you feel the heaviness of responsibilities in your life. It may even be a literal message that someone from your past is going to re-enter your life. (This can be an old friend, ex-partner, past colleague, or even an old challenge.) It reminds us that we can gain so much from reconnecting with old kindreds, and by reminiscing about old times. When we connect with all of our timeline (past, present and future) we can truly find our way, and our wholeness.

MESSAGE FROM THE 5 OF CUPS

The illusion is lifting, and when life doesn’t go the way we expect it to, we can suddenly feel hit with a new reality that is both painful and disappointing. If your dark night of the soul was a result of someone else’s deception or betrayal, you may have been wounded and hurt in the process. In order to avoid a calloused heart, find seeds of forgiveness and release yourself from any guilt around the situation. You didn’t have all the information. You did what you could, at the time. When we realize that the career, relationship, solution or direction we were working towards is no longer an option, it’s easy to allow our energy to stagnate and spiral into self-pity. Don’t allow your life force to drain away with the things you once loved. Allow your tender heart to navigate towards truth, and towards the curative magic of finding faith in your future. If you are having a hard time letting go of the past (and losing your ability to dream as a result!) it’s time to unhook your heart from your fragmented expectations and to give yourself permission to envision a brighter future. Dismantle your grief, reclaim your happiness, and consciously step back towards a path filled with the anticipation of hope.