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The Reason
From Winter Solstice to New Years, I reflect on what has been and plan for what is to be. Also, I’m data geek. I keep excel sheets collecting data points from the tarotcast’s cards that each sign gets throughout the year. So, this tarotcast is dedicated to our rearview mirror view of the 2019.
I look at the data in two ways, how many times each card was pulled (for anomalies) and what the actual cards were for each sign (trends). For fun I want to see if the data shows some statistical difference and or trends, and so far, it has. This means that certain cards get pulled outside the average (which this year is 8 times). Now, to be truly scientific I would have to do this for many years and I am only on year four, but let’s see how this works with the data I have so far. (You can see year in review for 2016 , 2017 & 2018). Also, some of you had asked why I include the tarot card’s name. I do this for my readers that want to learn more about tarot, so for you all that just want the trends, skip over the card names.
The Trends
First, the look at general trends: Hint: Look at these trends not only for yourself but also at society in general. This year was the year of Eights, justice. The Eights (action, abandonment, constraints, diligence) were pulled more than any other card. Where the Major Arcane cards (karmic energy) were pulled the least. Though the one card that was pulled the most was the Ace of Swords.
This card’s domain is in thinking, new ideas, and calls for action. And when you add these two themes up, they correlate in the world as all the protests asking for a change in thought, for justice and economic reasons. Ex: world-wide climate change strikes with the youth leading the pack, Hong Kong students protest for democracy, Israel’s protest demanding Netanyahu’s resignation, Ethiopian Jews protest for killing by police, Chilean protest, Barcelona, Colombia, Iran, Ecuador indigenous and students protest, etc… (Most of these are from this summer to now).
Second, I look at the lowest pulls for the year, the Higher Arcane cards, as places where we did not have enough support from the universe. The Higher Arcane as a whole are the cards that support major change and karma. And then specifically drilling down the lowest cards were: Temperance (card of moderation and integration), the Tower (change created by an outside source) and the Star (healing).
These examples play out in society by bipartisanship of the political sphere in the US and UK, India’s anti-Muslim law, the UK leaving the EU. When Temperance is not present, we tend to swing either one way or the other and the middle path is hard to find. Also, one would think that not seeing the Tower card, the card of chaos and destruction would be a good thing. However, without the power of shaking down what isn’t working change takes a longer and more grueling path and one where we are in charge of creating change. Then when you add the card of Healing not lending a hand the feelings get stepped on and rifts widen.
Overall, when you add these card in combination, the universe is taking away its crutch of Fate and taking care of our messes. The universe is leaving it up to us to take action, to find new ways to communicate, and put forth new ideas to help with our constraints, feelings of abandonment and our differences. 2019 showed us, like no other year in the industrial era, how divided we are and that we all will need to participate, listen and find compromise to heal and evolve.
Lastly, for your individual signs I look at the card trends just within your sign’s tarotcast below.
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Aries
This year compared to other signs was the bumpiest year energetically. (Average was 11 cards you got 18). Though the year started out slow, it gained speed by March and hasn’t stopped since. Your main theme this year, was change then build/create. You did this with 3 cycles of the Chariot card coming 3 times and the Empress or Emperor following. And since that change was solely in your hands, your Will to get things done created all the movement in your life. You had one respite in the months of July and August where you had time to catch your breath and focus on details instead of big picture. Though during that time you had 2 knight cards that continued the theme of change but with a more practical application. So in your reflection look back and see what places you made the change and progressed.
Taurus
In looking back 2019 started out very slow with your head down in practical matters. Then comes you birth month and your karmic moments haven’t stop since. You like Aries above had the Chariot card dominate, the card of change directed solely by you, but where they had it a bit more spread out your change was clumped around the ending of summer and beginning of fall. You also had the Emperor card and 5 King cards thorough out the year. All these cards represent building on what is already there. So overall this was a year to focus on making change happen and build upon structures and projects that where already in motion. So in your reflection look for projects that you have made significant progress on.
Gemini
Overall your year was average in big themes, people and beginings/endings. However, this year was literally the year of ups and downs. You would have two karmic cards, high energy, to deal with, and then a month or two with your head either in the sand or buried in detail. Even your karmic energy was supporting you to pull away from society with the Hermit card dispersed throughout 2019. Hopefully you spent some of this time gathering wool of a bigger perspective about how to live your life going forward and what is your purpose. In your reflection look to places you have gained a wider or more holistic perspective on.
Cancer
This year overall was average in comparison to other signs. However, karmically you started out the year with a bang and since your birthday it has been karmic point after karmic point to deal with. Also, this year you had six “9” cards. Nines are cards of preparation and signs that change is coming for the better. So, though you see glimpses of a better future, 2019 was spent working towards it. In your reflection look at all the work you have done while pondering what can be produced from it.
Leo
This year started out pretty slow. With your focus on getting things completed and starting up new projects. When you look at the average number of karmic energy cards, your sign has one of the lowest. But this big theme energy started in July, and is cramming it all in until the end of the year. While you are still trying to create the new. As sun babies you all like to particularly hibernate in the winter, but winter is calling, and you are answering it. In your reflection see all that you have accomplished and all that you have begun.
Virgo
This year’s theme was finding balance especially around your emotions. The Moon card (the card of the subconscious, things hidden and emotions) showed up evenly at each changing of the seasons. Then Temperance (card of moderation) followed quickly thereafter. So at least for the first two-thirds of the year your lessons of balance and moderation turned inward. Then in October the energy shifted from inward to outward. The World card (opportunities outside of one’s self) followed your last internal journey with the Moon. In between these big shifts you also had more “6s” than other signs. Sixes represent finding ways to harmonize your mind, heart and spirt, and that small acts of karma, good or bad, reverberated through out the year. In your reflection focus on where lie your balances and imbalances.
Libra
For Libras this was a particularly low energy year. Compared to the other signs you have a below average year for having to deal with Karma, people and change. However, you also had the most Aces (new beginnings). This year had the potential to be a place where you started new relationships, projects, ideas, and investigated your purpose. To help you plant you had the most Queens than any other sign. Which is like having a green thumb in all areas of life. Your theme for 2019 was seeding creation. In your reflection see the garden you have planted.
Scorpio
This year was a high energy year for you. You had above average Higher Arcane cards (karma energy) in comparison to the other signs. In 2019, you had a vast amount of energy to create change in a variety of aspects of your life. Except for January, there wasn’t one month that didn’t bring one or two big things for you to look at or deal with. The challenge and the blessing of that is you got to focus on aspects of the big questions of life. Who am I, and why am I here? Also, you all are the most gregarious of the water signs, but this year you let in few people. It was more about quality then quantity. In your reflection see the answers you have gathered in answering Who am I and Why am I here.
Sagittarius
Unlike 2018 where you all had the highest number of karmic cards-big themes (17 the average was 13), you had an average amount of karmic energy, people, beginnings and endings throughout the year. The interesting trend is that you took on two big ideas each season and worked on them before moving to the next. And within that focus and season, you dealt with one of the “5” cards. They represent chaos in each suit (thought/communication, material/wealth, spirit/purpose, emotions/love). So, though it was an “average” feeling year the trend of 2019 was finding ways in which to work through chaos or with it. In your reflection see the ways that you have made your life have more ease.
Capricorn
You had an average year compared to other signs within the realms of big themes and beginnings. You were the only sign that had no “10s” which are the completion cards. To add, you had six queens showing up about every two months having you focus on creation and comfort. 2019 you seem more focus on creation the completion. And with that, out of all the signs, you also had the most court cards. This means this year was a people year. So, though it was “average” you spent your time wisely connecting with friends and family and creating a personal life that is full of fun, savory-ness and a sense of home. In your reflection see the people that you love.
Aquarius
Though you had the average amount of higher arcane cards (karmic or big energy themes), people, beginnings and endings. You had the pairing of Justice and Judgement three times. This means that this year’s big trends where about equality/fairness, epiphanies and rebirth. Also, you had the most knight cards out of the signs. So even though you had the average amount of karmic energy, you had a year where you didn’t stop moving. The challenge with 2019 was did you give yourself enough time to do some big thinking around fairness and the progress you have made towards your rebirth? Or is it possible, you learned that by keeping on the move and the air beneath your wings made the path easier towards your awakening? In your reflection see how far you have flown.
Pisces
Where 2018 you had an average amount big trends, this year you are one of three signs that had the least. And they were evenly dispersed throughout the year. You also fell within the average of new beginnings, endings and people in your life. So this year might have had the feeling of being blah; however, you all had the most pages then any sign. They started marching in right after your birth-month. Pages are the cards of learning within each suit, and you covered each suit: emotions, work, ideas, and purpose. This was a learning experience year, or I would like to call it – Your Year of the Sponge. 2019 was about absorbing new information and seeing the world with a new set of eyes. In your reflection look back and seeing all that you have learned.
May light be on you, around you, and within you,
Nina
Two of Swords – This week making decisions can seem difficult. Too many options or not enough. You are wanting decision-making to be clear. Heres’ the rub with this energy, it’s not the decision that is important but the journey you want to go on. Either choice will get you to where you want to go, but each path brings a different mood. Pick the path by how you want to feel.
King of Swords – The energy this week is best used in big picture planning. In fact, the challenge is you loosing the big picture by homing in on the details. It doesn’t mater how you get there if the why is intact.
Ace of Cups – All aces bring new beginnings into your life. This week the energy will be focusing on your emotions. The only challenge with this card is can you be open enough to the gifts that are around you and are wanting to propel you forward.
Ace of Swords – Last week, the Wheel’s energy was about changing your fortune. And getting you ready for the eclipse that happens on December 26th by figuring out where you are going to hook your cables to charge the next 12 years. Lucky for you, you have another week to spend pondering. This week’s energy will help you focus your thoughts; however, the challenge is thinking forward not into the past.
Eight of Swords – This week’s energy is a challenging one. Your thoughts can bind you and your progress. The best way to tame this energy is to just let go of a couple of negative thought patterns. You don’t have to tackle all of them but try to let go of at least two to give you a threshold to walk out of your thoughts.
Page of Swords – Investigation is key this week. Information and conversations are not as clear as they could be, so your challenge is asking more questions. Inquiry and listening are the skills you will need to gather important information this week.
Ten of Wands – Last week, the Hermit advised you, space was needed to gain perspective and grounding. This week’s energy is vastly different. You will need to be involved in the World, but hopefully with last week’s energy you gain some perspective on what is crucial to do and what responsibilities at least for this week can be put off. The problem is you taking on too much either out of wanting to get it all done or feelings of obligation. Your challenge is focusing on one thing until it is complete or as close as you can get before moving to the next item. And no feeling guilty that even you in super-person mode can get it all done.
Six of Coins – This week’s energy is all about Karma. Be very aware of doing no harm this week. The more good vibes you send out the more you will get in return. The challenge however is this works with negative energy too. The tidbit to know is the payback will not always be quick nor will it always come from where it was given.
*Justice – LOL you wait until the last week to get the theme for next year – Justice. Justice’s energy rules the balancing act of head and heart. Next year will be great for anything analytical, planning, writing, communication, research. They are all good if they have a practical application as well as a philosophical one. Your lessons with this energy are around the forms of justice – right and wrong especially when judging others. In ancient Egypt a dead person’s heart was weighed against the Feather of Truth. This will be your challenge – will your thoughts and actions balance out with your heart’s truth? And the concept of what is the retribution of a wrongdoing or is there even one? (for more info and insight on the myth 
Nine of Swords – The energy this week leads to overthinking and worrying. Perhaps because you all are coming into your final week before your birthday month. And/Or you are feeling the weight of Jupiter, planet of expansion, about to shift into your sign. The challenge around this week’s energy is to work with the worries you can fix. Worries are a byproduct of your analytical mind. However, the concerns that are not solvable are not worth the mental energy so let them go.
Three of Coins – This week is about collaboration and cooperation. Ask for help when you need it. Listen to others’ opinions. You will get more done and your work will be better for it.
Seven of Swords – This week’s energy is victorious; however, the test is that these victories cannot be lauded over or gotten in unscrupulous ways. Therefore, your challenge is making sure that your actions align with your morals.
*Emperor – Last week’s energy helped you with the processes of change. Telling you that, the more balanced you are with your goals the easier change can happen. This week’s energy adds builder energy to the mix. The combination of these two cards are great for building anything already in progress. Doing things with your hands and your body will help you connect to this energy of momentum. This can look as simple as rearranging your furniture or as complex as building a new product in your business.
*Devil – You roll into December feeling as if you are in mid-terms. There is a sense of completion if you could just finish your tasks. The key to getting through this week’s trials is sticking to your morals/plans. However, the challenge of that is two fold. First, you feel irritable and easily unbalanced by distractions this week. Also, you will need to listen to others this week even though you don’t agree. This energy has karmic threads tied to it, so the more tested you feel the more important it is to make sure you are on your moral ground before saying your peace. 
*Sun – The Sun brings with it the energy to do what is needed. Anything you do this week should come with ease if you focus energy on it. The challenge with this energy is focusing the right amount of attention on each project/person. Think of it like this, lasers are great for cutting away something but not so good for growth. Where a more ambient light is great for growth. Or soft light is great for viewing a landscape but sucky for details. Or candlelight is better for conversations and romance. All of these are light energy, but each has a purpose and a mood. This will be your fine-tuning challenge for this week.
Two of Wands – This week is best used by overall planning and designing what’s next. You can use this energy to go through emails or stuff to lighten your load, but this energy needs to be pointed towards the future. If a project is stuck let it drop and focus on the bigger picture, the details can be better handle in weeks to come.
Four of Coins – The energy this week is all about frugalness. You can do a lot during this time even though it feels as if there is not enough time, space or money. Also, this is when your sign rises to the occasion. You all are masters at making a dime stretch to a dollar’s worth. The limitation of resources brings out your creative response – use it to your advantage.
Two of Cups – The last two weeks have been high energy. The Death card’s energy was about letting something die off, and the Empress came in with strong growth energy to follow. This week the energy is lower and has the potential of being more fun. Romance and relationships are in the spotlight. The challenge is tending to the easiest of your relationships. They are the ones that feed you as much as you feed them.
*Magician – Bring the divine into the world is your task this week. Your dreams and ideas are asking you to bring them into reality. This universe is saying you are ready for the challenge. You have all the tools and lessons needed to create something new. This can be as simple as putting together a bike for your kid, or as complicated as starting the steps to bring your dream business into reality. The only challenge is you might have to hurry because even miracles take a little time – Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
Nine of Coins – Another material plane week for you. Last week it was about enjoying the material plane with others. This week it is more about enjoying solitude. There is plenty of work to be done but this energy is best used when you are alone, or you have a finite group of people to work with. Your challenge is finding that alone time.
Two of Swords – Well last week was a decision-making time and this week follows another round of making decisions and planning. The big challenge with this energy is feeling like there are too many options and you don’t know where to go next. What this tries to teach you is that even though this feels like a crossroads, it is not. The decision or goal is not important but the journey. If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it. This is a week to follow the heart for it will guide the mind.
*Emperor – The energy this week is about building on what already exist. This is not a week to create something new. The challenge is making sure what you’re building helping others and is not from a place of hubris. My way or the highway thinking will get you nowhere. Build to create community not a regime.
*Hermit – You are at your best this week if you can gain perspective and some distance literally and metaphorically. You need time to hear yourself think and ponder. So, any quiet time you find will be vital for decision making, scheduling and planning going forward. The only challenge with this card is you must tell people you are taking time out otherwise they will think you ghosted them. Communication is vital before you take a hiatus of any kind. This can look as simple as taking a walk for 20 minutes each workday to readjust or as complex as taken a week long sabbatical.
Eight of Coins – The last three weeks you have been running with some high universe energy. The Wheel of Fortune having you trying to change your fortune. The Hermit advising pulling away from civilization and using this solitude creating, experimenting, and philosophizing. Then the Empress advising you to put that energy into a new concept/idea that will come to term in about 9 to 10 months. Luckily, you have the Eight of Coins this week to continue this process of materializing aspects of this project. The big hint is you already have all the skills that are needed. This week is just about honing those skills.
Ace of Swords – This week’s energy is about making decisions and changing mindsets to a clearer and possible new direction path. This is a great week to plan, learn, think, and communicate. The key is finding new ways of thought and communication to help clear your path.
King of Cups – The last two weeks have had you running some high energy. With the World card presenting a variety of opportunities and new beginnings. Then the Sun card focusing appropriate energies on these new areas that you have chosen. This week slows down with the King of Cups. This King asks you to work with your emotions. Practicing not only how to emote your emotions without harming others, but also accepting any emotions that come up. Vulnerability is the key to courage this week.
*Devil – Where last week was innocence this week takes on darker elements. The Devil card shows up testing you on what you stand for. Think of the trials this week as your final exams. You have learned you lessons now can you practice them? This can look as simple as you preach or complain about people being late and you end up three hours late to work. Or as complex as you lying to someone dear to you, so they don’t get hurt. This week practice what you preach. Stand in your morals do not let the outside world influence what you know to be best.
Six of Coins – The Six of Coin foretells this week is all about mini occurrences of karma. The more positive you put out in the world the more positive you get back. Of course, this works for negative energies too. The challenge is this karma takes convoluted routes and has its own timing.
*Death – The Death card shows up when something in your life needs to die off so something else can grow in its place. The great thing is the universe will be helping you make this transition. The challenge is you will have to put some energy in weeding the old and seeding the new, but the universe will help with the growth.
*High Priestess – Ok you get another karmic card to work with the coming year. Last week, the Hierophant declared that 2020 is the year to create or shore up your structures and institutions. The challenge will be dealing with self-judgment and possible judgement of others. Next year it will be vital for you to be flexible, compassionate and empathetic, so that the structures you create don’t bind but bend. Now, you can add the feminine version of the Hierophant- the High Priestess. This card suggests that working with the big picture, questions of purpose, knowledge, and spirit will also be important in 2020. This will help with your challenges from the Hierophant card. The challenge with the Priestess is finding time and space to ponder these big questions. Retreats will be as necessary as creating your civilization in the coming year.
Knight of Swords – Last week, The Fool suggested letting loose and be a more carefree. Challenging you to find new places to visit, encounter new people, roam byways less traveled. I.e. Answering the call of the wild, the mystery of the unknown… This week continues this theme of discovery BUT the Knight of Swords warns you to slow your roll and be more careful while exploring. Your warning is not to be the fool running in where angels fear to tread. Side note: always with this card I caution to be careful with your appendages.
Six of Swords –The important energy this week is simplification. Working smarter – not harder is the theme. Also, when this card shows up its always a good time to take small trips or find time to hang out around or in water to clear your mind.
Ten of Coins – Your second ten card in a row, so let’s dive into the meaning of tens. Tens are about the completion of cycles but also being in that completion. Last week, the Ten of Cups ask you to literally count your blessings, noticing and feeling your blisses that you have created. Now the Ten of Coins has you completing physical tasks. This can be cleaning out your inbox or getting ten things crossed of your to-do list. The challenge is that you will need to work but you will need equal time to relax. Motto: All work and no play – makes Jill/Jack a dull person.
Five of Swords – The Five of Swords warns this can be a week of tension especially around conversations and thoughts. This is not a good week to get into heavy discussions for they can easily turn into battles. The best way to work with this energy is to turn up your empathy knobs. Standing in others shoes this week can lower the conflict thresholds.
Page of Cups – This week is all about getting in touch with your inner child. Pull out your crayons, get out your bubble bath, play in the rain or snow. The task is about rekindling your heart. Life is about joy. This week you’re being challenged to go find it. Second star to the right and straight on til morning – JM Barre – Peter Pan
*Hierophant – Ok so this is your big karma card for the coming year. The Hierophant declares that 2020 is the year to create or shore up your structures and institutions. This can look like going back to school or getting more certifications, creating a balanced schedule of work, play and self-care, creating or building upon traditions, getting to know your personal morals, and spirit. The challenge with this year is dealing with self-judgment and possible judgement of others. The hard work is around being flexible, compassionate and empathetic, so that the structures you create don’t bind but bend. Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind – Bruce Lee
*Fool – The Fool suggest this week to let loose and be a more carefree. When this card shows up it challenges you to find new places to visit, encounter new people, roam byways less traveled. Rediscover your freedom by driving down open roads, meandering paths, moving just for the joy of moving. Your horsey side needs to run. Answer the call of the wild, the mystery of the unknown…
Knight and Three of Coins – The Knight comes to tell you that you are on the right path and challenges you to slow your pace. Slow and steady wins this week. Then the Three of Coins adds that cooperation and collaboration also ease the journey. The challenge is picking your companions wisely – only the ones that build you and your projects up. No time for naysayers this week.
Ten of Cups – This card is about noticing and bring bliss back into your life. Take this week to literally count your blessings. Put them all on a sheet of paper and hang it on your mirror to see each day. Acknowledge all the abundance that you have and have created. Life is good. If you aren’t feeling the Love, then it is time to reassess. You are idealizing or being unrealistic of your expectations.
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