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 EMPEROR
Libra season begins this week, igniting a desire for rebalancing your relationships. And here is The Emperor, right on time. This is a card all about power dynamics. Are your relationships holding you up or holding you back? Are you giving as much as you’re taking? This week, review your relationships—romantic, platonic, whatever. If things are unbalanced, start making changes. This is an important week for rebalancing your dynamics.
ARIES: TEMPERANCE
Less is more this week, Aries, with the quiet but powerful Temperance. Things are going on inside you. You are emotionally “catching up” with recent events and getting grounded again in a new normal. There’s no need to rush. Let yourself slowly return to a place of stability and strength. You need a secure foundation in order to reach your potential. Progress is a demanding and chaotic process, so make sure that you know where you stand.
TAURUS: THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Major changes are happening, Taurus, but don’t panic! Even if things feel out of control now, it will all be alright in the end. All of this transformation is for your benefit. Go with the flow! Instead of resisting change, welcome it. The Wheel of Fortune also invites you to make bold leaps of your own. This is a time to instigate new plans or activities you’ve been thinking about for a while. Take action!
GEMINI: PAGE OF SWORDS
As a Gemini, I often wince when I see this card because I feel it represents some of our more difficult traits. You might be in one of your moods this week, blowing hot and cold over your relationships, tasks, and priorities. You’re picking up one thing, only to immediately move on to something else. It’s all a little bit chaotic. Gemini, see the signs and take preventative action. Clear your schedule and identify your priorities. Then, make some time to get outside, see your friends, and do some self-care.
CANCER: THREE OF PENTACLES
You are the subject of everyone’s admiration this week, Cancer, so make sure you’re visible! You’re in the spotlight and there are opportunities you can seize. This tarot card shows that your integrity, hard work, and talent are being noticed, and people want to help you make the most of your skills. This is very likely work-related, but it may also pertain to education, friendship groups, or even community projects. Say yes to what is offered, especially if it’s a group thing.
LEO: FOUR OF WANDS
Good news, Leo, because the Four of Wands is all about promotions, recognition, and rewards. You’re on fire with your confidence, talent, and ambition. You’re attracting all the right kinds of attention, and as a result, you will find yourself invited to the next level—whatever that represents for you right now. This might involve travel (or even moving, if you’re up for that), education, or some other expansion of your world. This is all worthwhile. Go get what you deserve!
VIRGO: KING OF CUPS
You’re looking for solace and comfort in your closest relationships right now. You want to talk about the year you’ve had and find the life lessons in what you’ve experienced. The King of Cups represents emotional intelligence and kindness, so look for those qualities in your circle and then get together with those people. Share your feelings, ask for advice, and listen to their stories. This process has the power to heal a lot of what has bothered you in 2024 so far.
LIBRA: THE LOVERS
Libra season is here! It’s time to party! The Lovers hints that your love life is on fire this week. Play the field, flirt like there’s no tomorrow, and bask in the admiration of your fans! Be your full self and let others celebrate you. Why not? Your season only comes around once a year, so make the absolute most of it. You have the stars’ permission to party.
SCORPIO: THE STAR
The Star is a magical make-a-wish card that grants you your heart’s desire, as long as you’re willing to pay the price for it. Sound like a fairytale? Maybe, but you are a bit mythical and magical yourself, so this energy suits you. Make a wish. Believe in your ability to manifest it. Take bold steps towards this wish. For every step, the universe will help move you even further forward. Good fortune, opportunity, and luck will enter your world this week. Enjoy!
SAGITTARIUS: THE SUN
This could be the best week of the year, Sagittarius! A bold claim, I know, but The Sun is the tarot’s most positive card. This week will bring you romance, friendship, love, success, achievement, and joy. Be confident this week (fake it if you need to) and say yes to as much as you can. Ask for what you want, too. This is not the time to sit back and be passive; this is the week to get out into the world and carve out your niche. The stars (and Sun) have aligned to make things work for you.
CAPRICORN: ACE OF SWORDS
Truth is your priority this week, Capricorn. You are on the hunt for the absolute truth of things that affect you. You want your questions answered, mysteries solved, and illusions dispelled. Be a researcher, an investigator, and a detective this week. Analyze, question, and fact-check everything. The Ace of Swords shows that you will enter into some tough conversations with others, but the things you learn will be invaluable.
AQUARIUS: EIGHT OF WANDS
Your sign has a rep for being a little aloof and detached, but not this week. The Eight of Wands puts you front and center with VIPs. You’re at the center of everything! Everyone seems to want to talk to you, invite you places, and offer you opportunities. Don’t shy away from this surge of interest and attention because it brings a new ideas, opportunities, and possibilities for you.
PISCES: ACE OF CUPS
New love is in the cards this week with the Ace of Cups. This could be in the form of romance, friendship, a baby, a pet, or even a creative idea. Welcome whatever it is into your world with open arms. Look out for other creative water signs (Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio) and pay attention to instant connections. This is going to be a joyful week for you.
Kerry Ward has been reading, teaching and creating tarot decks, books, and content for over 25 years, and is a horoscope contributor for Cosmopolitan UK and Cosmopolitan US. You can book a personal, written tarot reading with her, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure. She is also the published author of Power Purpose Practice, Card of the Day Tarot and Cardless Tarot. She also created the Good Karma, Crystal Magic, and Taroscopes tarot decks. She likes to self-publish unique journals in her spare time, such as The Guided Magic Manifesting Journal and the latest Haunted House Journal. She is a Gemini, so writing is her favourite thing!
Follow her on Instagram h for weekly forecasts, insights, and tarot teachings, or find her on LinkedIn.
