Horoscope Reading May 22 - 28

Greetings and welcome once more dear readers! Last week's full moon was a powerful one, what with it being a total lunar eclipse to boot; I do hope all of you magical beings got to do some fun lunar rituals to celebrate such a magnificent cosmic happening. I, for one, got to reconnect with nature, regrow my roots, so to speak, way out in the wilderness, and I'm feeling refreshed and better than ever.

That being said, on, as they say, to the main event. This week's incense is lemongrass, for its refreshing and rejuvenating vibrations. The altar cloth is spread out, the cards are cleared, shuffled, and laid down upon their places.

The layout of the cards is such:

The signs are ordered by the cardinal, fixed, and mutable sign of each element in turn, and the cards placed on the corresponding quadrant of my altar cloth. This week, the cards themselves fell thus:

So now let's get to the interpretations.

Cancer ♋ (June 21 - July 22): Strength

I'm sure we've all been in a situation where we've been really going through it, minute after grueling minute, and suddenly found, somewhere deep inside of us, a whole secret reserve of strength that carries us through to the end. You may experience something along these lines this week, Cancer; you're more resilient than you give yourself credit, and I think you're going to impress everyone, including (if not especially) yourself, this week with your fortitude and tenacity.

Scorpio ♏ (October 23 - November 21): Eight of Wands (reversed)

It's always a bummer when things gets stalled; something gets in the way of your forward momentum, and the rhythm you've worked so hard to get into gets knocked off-kilter. The important thing for you to remember right now is not to get too impatient. Rushing through something that demands your time and attention to be properly completed isn't going to help you, and may even make the situation worse. Take a deep breath, Scorpio; don't let your frustration get the best of you. Gather yourself, be patient, and things will get going again soon.

Pisces ♓ (February 19 - March 20): Page of Cups (reversed)

Listen, don't get me wrong here, the world sucks right now, and it can sometimes be tempting to escape into your imagination and forget about your troubles, but escapism can be a dangerous vice, Pisces, especially for you. This week, be careful not to let your imagination get the best of you; as difficult as life can be, burying yourself in your own head and leaving reality behind is never the better option. The troubles you're trying to escape won't disappear if you neglect them; they'll only grow bigger and scarier, and not only that, but putting all of your creative energy into your escapist fantasies blocks and drains you, keeping you from finding the solutions to those same problems.

Aries ♈ (March 21 - April 19): The Empress

You've been chugging along like a champ, Aries, and your creative energy is at an all-time high. Given the maternal influences of this card, it can signal the "birth" of a new idea or project, and encourages you to nurture it, fan your creative spark, and create something beautiful. Don't be afraid to put your heart and soul into this project; the greatest works in history are labours of love and passion, and these will benefit you in your creative journey.

Leo ♌ (July 23 - August 22): Seven of Pentacles

This card calls for patience. I'm sure things have been feeling sluggish for you recently, and that you're starting to feel restless, but right now is not the time to act. The seeds of your next project have been planted, and, though you can't see it, they have germinated and the roots have begun to grow. It won't be long now until you start to see your hard work pay off, so long as you can remain diligent.

Sagittarius ♐ (November 22 - December 21): Knight of Cups (reversed)

Sometimes the things for which we're most excited don't work out the way we thought they would. That new relationship that seemed so perfect hits the rocks inside of a week; that new job opportunity you landed turns out to be a lot harder, or different from what you expected; that exciting travel destination turns out to be far less glamourous than you had in mind. Life is full of disappointments; not much you can do, really, apart from picking yourself back up, dusting yourself off, and moving forward.

Libra ♎ (September 23 - October 22): Ace of Wands

This is the week, Libra! You've got all your ducks in a row, all your energy is primed and ready, and this week, that starting gun is going off. This card speaks of passionate fresh starts, a new idea that you're ready to implement. You'll be feeling bright, excited, and full of inspiration, so whatever this new beginning, just dive right on in. Have you got an interview scheduled this week? You're getting that job! Do you have a date planned? Get ready for romance to bloom! Anything you go for this week will be a marvelous success, so shoot for the moon!

Aquarius ♒ (January 20 - February 18): Page of Pentacles

You've been taking care of business lately, demonstrating your talents for innovation and leadership, and this week it'll pay off. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and some exciting news in the realm of your finances, health, or home, may be heading down the pipeline to you, Aquarius, potentially even a raise or a promotion! You've been doing truly amazing work, my friend; just keep at it, and you'll soon have everything you've dreamed of.

Gemini ♊ (May 21 - June 20): Eight of Cups (reversed)

In the business world, there exists a concept known as the "sunk cost fallacy". It refers to a project which, if you're being honest with yourself, you know isn't going to pan out, but you've already sunk so many resources into, be it money, energy, or time, that you feel obligated to keep trying rather than call it quits because you don't want to admit that those resources have all been a waste. Gemini, you have to be honest with yourself this week. Is all this energy you're putting into this really worth it? Is it really better for you to stay in this dead-end situation, or is it perhaps time to face the music and walk away, for the sake of your own growth?

Capricorn ♑ (December 22 - January 19): Queen of Pentacles (reversed)

In all things there must be balance, and this week, Capricorn, you may find it hard to find the right balance between your home life and your work life. Maintaining the emotional and communal aspects of your life may not come easy to you, but this week especially, you have to make sure you're not neglecting your home and family. The people around you aren't just advantageous objects you can use to get ahead, they're your friends, family, and coworkers; treat them as such. Sometimes, valuing reason above emotion isn't the best way to go.

Taurus ♉ (April 20 - May 20): Ten of Cups (reversed)

Family friction got you down, Taurus? Sometimes our closest bonds can chafe us the most, and home life can be a difficult thing to deal with. This week, you may find yourself at odds with some of your family members, but don't be too discouraged. Love always comes through in the end, and most family problems are easy to solve, with just a little communication and empathy.

Virgo ♍ (August 23 - September 22): The Chariot (reversed)

You can't control everything, Virgo, which is something that will become all too painfully apparent to you this week. Life can sometimes be messy, and there will always be times, no matter how careful and methodical you are, when things just spiral. You have a few options here; you can either sit back and seeif things will sort themselves out, which they sometimes do, or you can try to take the reins, see if you can regain the control of your life that you've lost. A word to the wise, if you decide on the latter; there is sometimes no control to be had, and trying to create order in indiscriminate chaos can sometimes lead you to harm, so be careful. This being said, I do believe that if anyone can straighten out your situation, Virgo, it's you.

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