The infamous words ‘Mercury retrograde’ still ring true.
Mercury retrograde will move into Sagittarius on the 23rd, indicating the need for extra thoughtfulness and tact (as you might otherwise be more prone to jumping to conclusions or saying things you don’t mean).
Fortunately, Capricorn season also starts earlier in the week (on the 21st), giving us a down-to-earth, productive energy that can encourage us to think long term.
The contrast between these two impulses and energies can be difficult to work with at first, but they can also balance each other out in ways that are difficult to notice at first glance.
Let’s see how they’ll likely mix for you this week… but by referring to the Tarot instead of the stars.
Your sign’s weekly tarotscope for December 18 – 24, 2023
Ram
The devil
Ramthe baggage you are dealing with this week may seem a bit heavy.
The Devil indicates that this week is a big week, and the temptation is to jump back into old habits, reconnect with old flames, or perhaps just throw caution to the wind and try something reckless to get away from it all its… it will be hard to resist.
This card is not meant to be all doom and gloom. There’s a quality lesson in there about what’s really important to you, and you have the choice this week to decide whether you really want to move on or feel like you’re stuck in the old way. ways.
Taurus
6 of Swords (reverse)
Even though you may really need it, Taurus resists moving on to bigger and better things.
The 6 of Swords is an uncomfortable but often necessary moment in our journeys. This is where you leave behind everything that is holding you back and bravely enter a new unknown path.
Conversely, you may resist moving on from something that no longer serves you, whether it be a person, commitment, job, or even an idea about yourself.
It’s time to be very honest with yourself about what you need and don’t need.
Twin
The Hierophant
Twinknow this: good things are found in familiar places.
The Hierophant is a positive omen for progress made in traditional structures – workplaces, education and structures under authority. Progress will be steady, but overall very strong.
It is also a good sign for Geminis who want to express their opinions, teach and pass on information to others.
If you have something to say, maybe this is the week to say it.
Cancer
3 of Swords (reverse)
Cancer struggled last week with the 3 of Cups reversed and now uses a completely different three.
The reversed 3 of Swords indicates that you are trying to move on from heartbreak and emotional turmoil, but it is not that easy.
These feelings of disconnection and loneliness are not fun to swallow, but your efforts to move on to something more beautiful and positive do not go unnoticed.
There is light at the end of this tunnel (only at the end of the week instead of during).
Lion
The tower
Lion is about to undergo quite a chaotic reckoning in the form of The Tower.
This card can certainly make us take a few steps back in shock, wondering if we even have that much to look forward to (or if we should just brace ourselves for the worst possible impact).
The truth is that this chaos, as unpredictable as it may be, is ultimately just to clear the path and rid your current journey of toxicity and debris.
It may not be clear at this point why random moments of chaos and frustration occur… but trust the process here.
Virgin
6 of wands
Virgin had faced their fair share of battles and difficulties lately.
This week you’re actually taking a break and having a moment of celebration in light of all that. The 6 of Wands indicates social recognition, warmth and elevation in your sense of self.
This is a great week to say yes to social events and gatherings. Find comfort and joy in spending time with others this week, as they may reflect back to you some of the best parts of yourself.
Most importantly: have fun!
Scale
3 cups (inverted)
Scale might be tempted to use Hermit Mode this week without that card even being on the table.
The 3 of Cups reversed highlights frustrations in connecting with others – feeling emotionally and intuitively disconnected from your friends, loved ones and wider social circles.
This doesn’t always happen for one reason. Sometimes we just don’t feel good about the people around us and we have to wait for the gloomy weather to pass.
This week, find patience, forgiveness, and grace in yourself and others.
Scorpion
8 of Swords (reverse)
Scorpion is no longer interested in being held back by anyone or anything.
The 8 of Swords is usually a very uncomfortable card of limitations and being held back by your own internal ideas of what you are capable of and what surrounds you.
Although you are known for being thoughtful and ruminative, you are unwilling to be stuck in your own way. This week is about carefully examining your… own thinking patterns and what behavior may be holding you back.
Archer
5 of Pentacles (reversed)
Archer has now received the 5 of Pentacles reversed two weeks in a row.
This card of struggling with past losses and failures really haunts you. You still struggle with feeling like something is missing in your life (especially in your career and finances).
However, this card is above all an important reminder that from now on you are the creator of your own path.
Remember: You may have a hole in your life in the here and now, but that just means there is room for more love, abundance, and joy to take its place.
Ibex
Queen of wands
Ibexawaits a confident and clear version of yourself.
Actually, it’s probably already come to light by the time the week has started, since the Queen of Wands certainly doesn’t wait for anyone.
This card asks you to embrace the confident, daring, adventurous and outspoken side of yourself, who knows how to lead maturely, but who is also not afraid of a little experimentation and creativity.
If you’re not doing it for yourself… remember that it’s likely that others are looking to you for this type of leadership, too.
Aquarius
Wheel of Fortune (reversed)
Aquarius isn’t feeling particularly happy this week, and that’s okay.
The Wheel of Fortune turned is a frustrating signal that everything is not meant to go our way in the coming week. It may seem like the universe is leaning against, not for, your success.
While it’s important to validate and deal with these uncomfortable feelings, the truth is that sudden roadblocks and obstacles are blessings in disguise rather than actual curses.
Keep this in mind this week… and do your best to trust the process.
Fishing
Justice
Fishing is blessed this week with the elegant wisdom of Justice, a harbinger of balance and order.
This is a positive omen for all Pisces who want to get their thoughts, plans and ideas in order and need some balance and structure in the way they consider their next steps.
It is also a green “go” signal for mediating discussions and having important conversations. Communication should be much easier now.
Your curated resource list for this week
The beauty and challenge of the stars and cards is that we have to process a lot — multiple astrological events unfolding simultaneously and guidance provided by an entirely different (but equally important) divination.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by where to start, how to do the research, or unsure of what every little thing means, here’s our guide to getting started:
