#yearahead

Starting from the top clockwise, theme in the middle.

1. December 2020- The World- This card usually means you will have a good outcome. You have completed one stage of your life, and now you're moving on to the next. You’re made your goals a reality, and now you want to make new ones. Often you see this card with newlyweds in marriage or someone who started their own business. You will need to get comfortable in your new life. This is a travel card. You may be more involved in issues going on around the world. With the pandemic going on, this meaning may not resonate with most of you but I want to point out that it is a potential interpretation. 

2. January 2021-Death- As we move into 2021, you are undergoing a transformation. Perhaps you were warming up to a new life change last month and now you're ready to make that change happen with the death card. Although the name of this card is enough to turn you off, it could mean something as simple as a career or love life metamorphosis. You will be faced with a life changing decision. Sometimes we need endings to move on to something better, so this may not necessarily be a bad thing. Usually this is a dramatic change. You won’t come out of this the same person you were before. Keep in mind this card does have a sinister meaning. This change is going to be drastic. It can mean literal death, but it doesn’t always have to. The best case scenario for your January outcome is that this is the beginning of a blessing in disguise. You will likely feel sad or depressed over these events and should take extra care of yourself. Especially if this is an unwelcome change. This is a Scorpio card, so you may be dealing with one of them.

3. February 2021-The Emperor- This February you are going to achieve a level up in status. You will be an authority figure, or will have an authority figure take you under their wing and pull you up. I feel this has to do with career advancement. This will likely be a male. This is a person you love, that is in a higher social standing than yourself. You will have powerful and stable people around you. It could be in your career, where people see potential in you and want to promote you or invest in you in some way. Remember you don’t know everything. There’s a lot to be learned from this person. No matter how smart or capable we are, we need to enlist help to achieve our goals. If this doesn’t apply to your career, it could be your father, father-figure or husband. This is an Aries card so you are likely dealing with someone of that sign here. 

4. March 2021- The Fool- While winter melts away and spring begins to bloom, you will go through yet another transitional period. New beginnings for you this Spring!  I feel like you had one stable month in February, and now your back at the drawing board ready to reinvent yourself once again. You will have a burning desire to try something new. In this case I think you should go for it! If you overthink it you’ll only come up with reasons why you shouldn’t. Perhaps you are comfortable in February’s stable situation but you don’t find it rewarding emotionally or spiritually? I feel if you follow your heart's desires, all will go well.  However if this is nothing but pure rebellion be mindful of what you’re doing. Don’t just run away from your responsibilities. If you are no longer happy in February’s outcome there is the “right way” and a “wrong way” to leave it. This card can also mean someone else will do the running from you, so keep that in mind. This may be a risk that has no promise of reward, as a Capricorn I’m not sure you will be comfortable with that. You may go through a period of uncharacteristic indecisiveness. On the positive sign I feel you will have a lot of fun this month. You will have a level of enthusiasm and a thirst for life that will help you recover from January. Just don’t let your behavior get too wild. Especially if mental health is a concern for you. 

5. April 2021- Four of Pentacles- In April, you are going to be holding on tightly to all you have. This is a card about possessions and possessiveness. You need to pay attention to how much your financial habits and health.  In more extreme cases, this could be hoarding behavior. Perhaps all the change you went through in the beginning of the year has made you want to hold on to what you have. However it’s unlikely you will want to share with others. You may be holding onto things that no longer serve you. This doesn’t have to just mean material things, it can be emotions or relationships you’ve outgrown but keep holding onto. In love, you may want your lover all to yourself. You refuse to let them go. This behavior may make you look needy or even worse obsessed. After awhile this behavior may annoy your partner and push them away. If you’ve been supporting a family member, you are no longer going to be footing the bill. You feel like you shouldn’t have to cover their groovy lifestyle. Or it could be vice versa. Assign the roles as you will. This could also indicate a revision of a will or inheritance. However if you have money, you are lucky to be in the position to hoard in the first place. Many are struggling right now and don’t have it as easy. Keep that in mind when you cling to your purse strings. There’s nothing wrong with being frugal, but don’t become cheap. This is your own card, so I feel this is your energy. However it’s possible you could be dealing with a fellow Capricorn.

6. May 2021-Five of Cups- In May you will be hit with a wave of sadness. You may have fallen into self pity and don’t know what your next move will be. This is a shift for you into being more concerned about your personal relationships than you have been for the year so far. This is a break up card. I feel the overbearing behavior from last month will bring your relationship to an end. This is going to be very hard for you to deal with, but rest assured there is someone out there who is better for you. You and this person you're having the break up with weren’t a good match, your personalities weren’t compatible. But you don’t see that yet. Your life is not over by any means, Capricorn. Nonetheless, you are feeling doom and gloom over it. You should seek help for your feelings from a therapist or people who are understanding in your life. Just don’t try to battle this alone. If that doesn’t apply. It could mean a  fall out in your career. This will seem bad at first but you will gain valuable experience. Divorce and strained friendships could be at play here. All is not lost here, you will get a second chance after the dust settles. The universe likes people who get back up after being knocked down. This is another Scorpio card.

7. June 2021-Seven of Cups- Halfway through the year you will be faced with decisions. You will be faced with many valid choices, and will have to pick one. To make it even more tricky you will have a time frame to make the decisions. If you don’t make your choice soon you could go from having many options to having none. You will also hear a lot of opinions about it too, everyone in your life is going to give you their two cents. Keep in mind not everyone knows your situation or has your best interest at heart. The work you do this month will dictate what your future looks like. One positive thing about having a lot of options is that you will be living a comfortable lifestyle. However nothing is guaranteed in your future so think about what's best for you down the road. This is yet another Scorpio card!

8. July 2021- Six of Cups- Something or someone from your past is going to reemerge this month. This is the “ex” card. So if you want to get back with your ex-lover this is a welcome sign. If that doesn’t apply to you this is also a family expansion card. A case of childhood nostalgia may resurface because you are dealing with adult responsibilities now. If you want to have a baby this card is a good sign. This card can also mean the house you grew up in, or town. It’s up to you to apply how this would fit into your life. On the negative side, there may be people from your past coming back that you don’t want to see, or old drama coming out when you don’t want it to. Something near and dear to your heart may vanish this month. Watch out, because this could be because you are neglecting the things you care about. This is yet another Scorpio card.

9. August 2021- Queen of Cups- You have a loyal female in your life with strong intuition. She’s sympathetic towards those she loves. This could be your own energy or a female who is close to you like your mother, sister or wife. This person puts others before herself. No matter what she has their back. Sometimes this can be a negative when you're looking at a situation with rose colored glasses. This card can also mean you need to take on the traits of this person. You may not be thinking of the other’s point of view or you're just being down right selfish. You should aspire to be more like the Queen of Cups. How can you be more understanding of other people’s feelings? You may be dealing with someone born on the Gemini-Cancer cusp (June 19-24).

10. September 2021-Ace of Cups- As we roll into September, we see the ace of cups which usually means a sweet and pure love! I believe this could mean the start of a new relationship for you! So expect your love life to be of interest to you this month. However this may not be a long term relationship, but enjoy it while it lasts. This is also a pregnancy card. Specifically the birth of a female child. If this doesn’t apply to you it could be your mother, sister, or someone close to you. This card can also mean a new beginning after a tragic ending. This card also means you will have a lot of dinner dates with friends and family. Hopefully we won’t have to socially distance anymore by then!

11. October 2021-Queen of Swords- With the queen of swords for your October, Halloween hi jinks will be the least of your worries. There will be a female in your business who loves drama and conflict. You may already know who this person is. She just wants to know the news of your life, she does not actually care about you as a person. Beware because this month she will be more involved in your life. This is a period of your year where you are going to feel very lonely. If none of this applies to you, it’s possible you need to adapt the queen of swords mentality. This person is very direct and to the point. I feel you are like this as well Capricorn. Even if she comes across as sort of a, well, bitch- at least others know where they stand with her. She tells it like it is. You may need to stand on your own two feet here and stop relying on others. You’ve got this Capricorn! You may be dealing with someone born on the Virgo-Libra cusp (September 19-24).

12. November 2021- The Chariot- This November will be a month of triumph for you! You will succeed in all of your endeavors this month. You won’t have any competitors. You will have an abundance of energy to make this all happen. However you may step on a few toes to get yourself in a higher status. The chariot can mean that you will use other people to get what you want. You should try to keep this behavior in check. Enjoy your accomplishments, but don’t live off them for too long. If you start to look down on others you will lose their respect. Modesty will benefit you in the long run. If you have a driving test coming up, you will likely ace it! If you are in a position of power watch how you treat your employees. You may be dealing with a Cancer here.

Starting from the top clockwise

1. October 2020- Daughter/Page of Pentacles (Reversed)- You may need to admit you need help, or accept working in a team like structure. This may not be easy for you, but it could be a great opportunity for you. It would be wise not to let your dissatisfaction with the situation make you lose sight of your goals. Perhaps you were trying to juggle too much and a new team work setting is just what you need. Get organized this month, Scorpio. Focus on one thing at a time, no matter how many responsibilities you are juggling. Make lists of things you want to achieve or things you need to get done urgently. Reward yourself when you complete these tasks.

2. November 2020- The Magician- The magician is telling you to keep moving- you’re almost there. You have been putting in the hard work that it takes to succeed. You have everything at your disposal to manifest your dreams. You may have an opportunity to be a leader in your field. Do your best, and stay committed to your own goals and no one else's. Make sure you have a clear idea about your goals.

3.  December 2020- The Hermit- You will spend this month soul searching. You are taking space that you need after leaving a toxic situation. A loved one may have left you discarded or you may find that your current way of life just isn’t satisfying. Self-reflection is going to help you while you retreat and try to plan a new way forward. One chapter of your life may be ending and a new one is beginning. It’s solitude not loneliness. After you do so you will have a new sense of freedom and purpose. You may be thinking about what isn’t fulfilling about your career. You may feel a distance from your partner, no matter how much either of you do to change it. It may be causing you loneliness and sadness. Focus on yourself and your own needs and what you want.

4. January 2021- Seven of Swords- The path that you're currently on will be irksome to some people. That doesn’t mean it’s the wrong decision. If you understand why your plans bother others perhaps tweaking them to make it easier could work. This may seem like you're compromising but it could actually help you feel better too. Don’t rush into something if you know the other person could get hurt. Make sure someone isn’t going behind your back trying to sabotage you at work. Underhanded tricks and deception are trademarks of this card. A rumor may start about you or another co-worker that you should steer clear of. If you hear harmful gossip stay out of it. Protect yourself, Scorpio.

5. February 2021- The Tower- There's no easy way to put this, you are in for a life-altering change that will create upheaval in your life. It’s likely to shake you to your core, but it will force you to grow. Destruction brings freedom and opportunity. You may feel as though your world has been turned upside down. Try to remain calm and take it as a lesson. It will most likely be an end to an inauthentic way of life. You will emerge better for it when it’s all over. This could have been something that started brewing last month, but you still won’t see it coming. You could have lots of extra responsibility at work, or get laid off or a big change in another area of your life. More often than not the outcome of the Tower turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

6. March 2021- The Fool (Reversed)- Beware of reckless behavior this month, Scorpio. The fool in verse can be a wild card, so you are being put on notice not to avoid all responsibility. You may be blocking your inner child and need to find balance in your life. Don’t pass up a great career opportunity because you are too afraid to take a risk. If you have the chance to land your dream job, don’t let your fear hold you back. If you are looking for love, put yourself out there. You won’t find your soulmate sitting at home. Approach your love life with optimism. When out with friends avoid reckless activities. Watch your money and avoid excess spending. 

7. April 2021- Daughter/Page of Cups- You may need to watch what you say to younger people in your life. This could be children. You're not 100% grasping what you’re doing in life, but you are doing well anyway. Soon you will understand. It may signify an upcoming period of leisure or a vacation. A mentor may come out of the blue to give you advice, don’t take this lightly. You may need a change. At work are you doing what you want to do or what you feel you need to do? If you are single, consider a younger person if you are seeking love. You may meet someone soon who you will be completely enamored with. Single or taken expect surprises and change this month.

8. May 2021- Three of Wands- A strong potential outcome is in store for you in May Scorpio. I see this as hard won success that you accomplished over the course of the year. Forward thinking and creativity are all good endeavors for this month. This is a good time to reach out to people you love. You have three 3’s in your reading (May, July, September) which can mean a pregnancy. If that’s an impossibility for you it could be someone close to you. You could be spending a lot of time with this person preparing for this outcome. Be mindful of overbearing tendencies for you or your romantic partner. Even in the most loving relationships we need our own space and time to ourselves.

9. June 2021- The High Priestess- You may have a big decision coming this month, but all won’t be as it seems. Beware of taking the situation at face value, use your wisdom to assess the situation. You may need to read between the lines and listen to your intuition. You may experience a sudden flash of awareness or have dreams regarding this situation. This is sacred knowledge. Trust your heart and move forward with calm and patience. There may be drama folding behind the scenes with those close to you (friends and family) Expect the unexpected. If conflicts are brewing don’t poke the bear (For real Scorpio!) Try not to control the outcome in whatever this is. Follow your heart rather than your mind if conflict does arise this month.

10. July 2021- Three of Cups- You have an upcoming event that you are really looking forward to. Something new is coming in your life that you are looking forward to. It could be the pregnancy mentioned in May. This is about success and community. You may run into some old friends and have sweet reunions. Connect with people from your past. If nobody from your past comes to mind, be aware of it for this month. It could be someone you used to dislike. Try to treat them as a new person (as long as there isn’t a really good reason not to.) Sometimes we have to forgive others for their mistakes, Scorpio, which isn’t always your strong suit. This card means a birth, so the baby mentioned above may be born around this time. Or it could be that an old romantic flame could reemerge in your life. The circumstances could be right this time, where they weren’t your first time around.

11. August 2021- Nine of Swords- You will lead a life of paranoia and grief if you continue the path you're on this month. Try to identify aspects of your life that are holding you back or making you have a negative attitude. Nobody wants to be unhappy or live in fear. If you have been spending your free time doing things you don’t like, this month is the time to give those things up. Don’t hesitate to rethink your life choice. There may be an event coming up socially that you want to stay away from, a rift in your friend circle. Friends or family may accuse you of something you may or may not have committed. If you did do it, just own up to it. Keep it simple instead of trying to fight it. If you didn’t do it then simply argue your side. If need be, walk away from the situation.

12. September 2021- Three of Pentacles- Three of Pentacles can have several meanings. You may create a piece of work that will help many people in your field this month. This could be as simple as having a more effective way to carry out tasks that others want to emulate. You will be applauded for this, and it will bring you career recognition. This is good for your professional life, but you may want to look at your personal life as well. How can you be a better person? Have a clear picture in your mind of your goals.

For anybody that is into tarot or oracle, I've put up a free worksheet to do your year-ahead tarot spread. Just pull one card for each month of 2023 and record them on the sheet. Use your journal or the back of the page to write down any notes about each card.

You can also figure out your year card in tarot by adding the month and day of your birth plus 2023.

For example my birthday is June 28th. So I would add 6(June) + 28 + 2023 = 2057. Then I add 2 + 0 + 5 + 7 = 14 which is Temperance in tarot. This card is about relationships and balance.

You can also take 14, add the digits 1 + 4 to make 5, which would then be your year path number. The year path is usually a number between 1 and 9. This can also correspond to tarot, which would be the Hierophant. This is a card of conforming and committing when upright. When in reverse it's a card of doing your own thing.

For a little extra fun, read the Temperance and Hierophant together. That could be about balanced commitments and harmony in relationships. Those relationships don't have to be with physical people. They can be with anything!

Love to all.