JACKSON, Wyo. — The New Year brings new beginnings, opportunities and challenges, but aligning resolutions or goals with a tarot reading for your sun sign is one way that could help smooth the transition into 2025.
According to Kim Krans, author and illustrator of The Wild Unknown Tarot used in this reading, tarot is a way to gain clarity and empowerment based on cards pulled. While there are many different ways to pull sets of cards for specific questions or intentions, read below to discover the main theme for your sign’s forecast in 2025:
Please note, the cards listed below come from Krans’ deck, and individual card names might differ slightly from more traditional decks.
Aquarius: Daughter of Cups
The Daughter of Cups card holds immense creative energy that feeds romance and art. Lean into your dreams this year, as the universe is primed to help you indulge in your “right brain.” However, this gentle card also signifies a struggle with harsh realities and staying grounded among obstacles or conflict; don’t let yourself get disturbed if everything doesn’t go your way, and embrace the inspiration in the unexpected.
Pisces: the Tower
The Tower card appears as an indicator of change. There may be moments where it’s going to feel like everything is falling apart, and though it may be confusing, this card calls on you to feel gratitude for the ways things change course. The Tower can signify an immense, personal breakthrough is on the horizon, so trust the process and the pain without doubting the success it will bring. This will be a year of transformation.
Aries: Seven of Cups
While the Seven of Cups is not typically the most welcomed card to pull, it indicates temptation as a threat to many aspects of your life. The energy that comes from this card feels like it lacks clarity and judgement, but the remedy is a slight removal from everything you’ve been experiencing. Sometimes it’s not about meeting the year with commitment and ambition, but taking a slow start and really contemplating the path that’s right for you.
Taurus: Five of Wands
The Five of Wands is typically a card of conflict, but within oneself rather than with others. This card may anticipate experiencing scattered, distracted and discontent states of mind, but it’s not an ultimatum or doom sentence for your year. Use this card as a wake-up call to find ways to bring more calm to your life and yourself amid the rush of the new year and the snowball of resolutions or responsibilities, and stick with that mindfulness always.
Gemini: Nine of Pentacles
The Nine of Pentacles is always a desired card to pull, as it’s a sign that the time is coming to enjoy the results of loyalty and hard work. This means 2025 could bring everything from career success to stability and joy at home, and luxury oftentimes accompanies this card. Allow yourself to lean into enjoying what you’ve reaped, and don’t let yourself sabotage what you’ve earned the right to indulge in.
Cancer: Three of Swords
The Three of Swords can be seen as a dark card, bringing lies, betrayal or heartbreak in its wake. But don’t fear the emotions – they will bring about healing in a way that will mend years of negative experiences you’ve been holding onto. The key is to not make any decisions when you’re in those darker emotions; coast the waves of 2025 and be intentional about making the most of the positive times while being gentle during the tough times.
Leo: Mother of Pentacles
The Mother of Pentacles card points to the home, family and daily life. This is where the focus of 2025 should be, as it will infuse the rest of your life with a healing, wholesome energy. Just make sure your entire identity doesn’t become tied to the home; still allow yourself a sense of freedom and adventure to avoid becoming needy or attached. Spending time in nature can bring the perfect balance to that.
Virgo: Judgement
Sometimes the idea of judgment can evoke negative connotations, but with this card it translates as the pursuit of truth. This year, avoid blaming yourself or others and making excuses. Now, it’s time for forgiveness and personal freedom. This card asks you to let go of fear or pettiness for the sake of being reborn as your strongest self. Let every decision be based on the discernment of facts, reality and observation.
Libra: Ten of Cups
The Ten of Cups is a card that overflows with positivity. Goals will be achieved and you will be a magnet for excitement and success. This year is radiating light and color for you, and this card encourages you to welcome that with open arms. Don’t be afraid to experience joy and use that as a powerful tool throughout your year. The universe is shifting the energy for you to finally step into a better, brighter space.
Scorpio: Ten of Swords
The Ten of Swords appears when rock bottom is experienced or inevitable. This is a result of letting others walk over you or playing the victim, something that can be difficult to admit. But this year is your year to move past this and focus on something other than drama; be dedicated to leaving those who don’t serve you, and understand the only person who can carry you out of the dark is yourself. There is a surplus of power in this card.
Sagittarius: the Star
The Star card is all about peace of mind, a reassurance from the universe that you can have hope in this year. Even if you don’t have specific answers to questions, this card tells you to feel comforted and excited for the future. Trust that light will come back into your life and your experiences will be infused with positivity. This card tells you that there’s no action you need to take; the universe recognizes your efforts and is ready to show up for you now.
Capricorn: Five of Pentacles
The Five of Pentacles is traditionally a card of hard times. Be vigilant for illness, loss, finance trouble or rejection. While this card gives advanced notice that hardship is unavoidable this year, it’s also a card that wants to steer you from anxiety. Worrying about everything that could go wrong is counterproductive and damaging, so find some solace in the understanding that the universe never gives you anything you can’t handle.
This original horoscope was created by the author, who has over two decades of astrology and horoscope experience.
