Tarot - February 2011

You have to start looking at your own body as a great spiritual lab and you have to look upon your life as a great adventure into reality. And you have to be very alert, watchful, to see what is happening within and without, says Osho, the Zen master.

Its time to let go the past and make a new beginning rather than feel stuck. The Magician’s great sword and two short ones are piercing the rose at a junction in this card, suggesting the confusion and darkness of the intellect which is causing sadness, melancholy and unhappiness in relationships this month. Sowing of discord and strife at work can be avoided if you take a strong stand and stick to your priorities and values. Some delay in completion of projects and settling financial matters can not be avoided. Absence of a loved one during a temporary separation causes pain. You may indulge and enjoy some forbidden pleasures but cannot deceive yourself for long. Singing and dancing can be rejuvenating. Faithfulness in promises revives your faith in humankind. Honesty in money transactions can be expected. A Libran is loyal to you. Lucky number is 3. Good colour is sky blue.

Love and romance in personal relationships lead to special bonding and intimacy this month. You leave an impact on people in social and professional circles with your receptive nature and dynamic viewpoints. You are likely to invite new professional opportunities from prestigious institutions and corporations who are impressed with your drive and enthusiasm. Media exposure or involvement can open new vistas of experience and interest for the future. You can make breakthroughs in old patterns and situations that have been static for a long time and have been the cause of frustration and anger. A Leo person is an important ally and needs your trust and respect. You are in good physical shape and have the energy to be sporty and active. Guard against negative influences around you, as you are sensitive and easily hurt. Trust your feeling and intuition! Lucky number is 11. Good colour is golden yellow.

You are dynamic, forceful and assertive while making new beginnings at work and in personal relationships. ‘The Emperor’ influences your personal and professional situations as you take control. This card means government by means of two contrasting symbols. These are the Ram, who is solitary and courageous, and the Lamb, who is docile and tamed by authority. You are dynamic in professional aspects and receptive in emotional relationships. You are ready to face professional competition or personal rivalry and go to war, so to say. Victory and success are on the cards after a short period of strife. Stability in personal relationships and power in a professional position is retained. You are original, creative, energetic and ambitious in professional ventures. You are likely to work and socialize with important people in power, control or government. Beware of rashness and ill temper. Lucky number is 4. Good colour is golden yellow.

Three golden Cups full of light and rare pomegranate blossoms bless you with joy and healing in personal relationships. The heart Chakra opens and you become open and receptive! There is an abundance of love and friendship as feelings and ideas are exchanged, expressed and understood. You build special relationships and make rare connections with important and creative personalities. You stop putting labels on relationships but enjoy them for what they are in the moment. A special assignment is given to you and adds a feather in your cap. A short holiday is rejuvenating. Exciting news and surprising views are communicated to you just in time for you to take the right action and decision. Precautions should be taken against excesses in food, drink or emotion. Health problems must not be neglected. A Cancerian takes you on a scintillating intellectual journey. Lucky number is 3. Good colour is pomegranate red.

This month you are able to look through veils of conditioning and go beyond them. You realize that the real you is someone who is still waiting to be discovered behind all the masks, roles and patterns. Unless you drop your personality you are unable to find your individuality. You achieve professional goals with hard work and endurance. It may not be easy to resist a blind impulse or temptation to realize a secret plan, however, beware of obsession and discontent as they make you restless and tired. Be in touch with your sense of humor to reach the highest peak in any aspect of life, rather than sit at the bottom of the hill with a heavy, serious attitude. Ignore negative influences and gossip. This is a good time to attempt difficult tasks or approach unpredictable people. Lucky number is 15. Good colours are earthy browns.

You draw ’The Ace of Cups’ brings beauty, pleasure and happiness in personal relationships and gain in business partnerships. Its best to go with the flow as the river of life is taking you in an unfamiliar but positive direction. If you swim upstream in the river and struggle against the flow you give yourself a hard time and achieve nothing. Your trust in personal friendships and professional opportunities is restored after some meditation and introspection. You express feelings to gain understanding, intimacy and support in a personal relationship. You spend quality time with the family while celebrating an event. Indulgence in creative interests is relaxing and satisfying. You win over people with your innocent and friendly nature but beware of being taken for a ride. Luxury shopping and a brief vacation give you much pleasure this month. Lucky number is 1. Good colour is lotus pink.

Inception of new business projects or professional ventures is on the cards! A time of endings and beginnings can be exciting and rejuvenating! You are likely to meet a wonderful person who fascinates you and draws you closer. You are able to kick old habits like smoking and drinking and adopt a healthier lifestyle with more time for meditating and relaxing. You are likely to go on a shopping spree. Redecorating office space, spring cleaning and moving things around changes ambiance and energy! A need for change in routines and schedules leads you to reassess situations, targets and responsibilities. You also look at dark corners and cobwebs within the mind to uproot old ideas and judgments that are obsolete. Priorities need to be kept in mind as you meet new people, make fresh business connections and liaison with important people. Lucky number is 6. Good colours are rainbow pastels.

You are sensitive and vulnerable this month as you handle two situations at the same time maintaining inner and outer balance. You make adjustments in personal relationships, as they are a bit fragile in the moment. End of the month decisions are made, conflicts are diffused and balance is regained. It’s best not to encounter people, blocks or situations at work, but rather go around them and beyond them. Legalities and regulations need to be attended to now or they become stressful at a later date. Maintaining harmony at home and applying diplomacy at work is recommended for now. A friend vacillates and makes no decisions, avoid him. A pact, deal or partnership is initiated after some meetings and discussions. Your social life is busy, interesting but exhausting. Health and finances need to be conserved for now. Lucky number is 8. Good colours are sky blue and rose pink.

‘The Sun’ shines on you to banish darkness from inside and outside this month! You come out of clouds of confusion and dark thoughts to find a space of light and clarity. You make meaningful statements and changes at work. Emotional expression brings you closer to your friends. A wondrous event unfolds and you participate in that tender moment with your childlike innocence. You recover from low energy that may have troubled you in the recent past. You gain fame and fortune in professional ventures. You are frank and forthright in personal and professional matters. Beware of an arrogant person who can embarrass you at an inopportune moment. You are exposed to people and manifest synergy in group activities. You may change your mind about making a commitment in a relationship. You rejuvenate energy by touching a meditative space within. Lucky number is 19. Good colour is sun yellow.

Changes at work involve endings and new beginnings. Transformation in personal relationships leads to commitment and promise. Fresh attitudes bring back love and care in personal relationships. Listing priorities and values leads to new professional opportunities and improvement of finances. A residential change is also on the cards this month. You are likely to redecorate home and office spaces to infuse fresh ambiance and energy. Some events and happenings need to be viewed from a higher perspective. It’s best to let go restricting relationships and situations to move into a more free and creative environment. Inner growth and change come through introspection and meditation with an honest look at your priorities and truths. A change of lifestyle and image is good for your health, well being and success. You are likely to change plans and schedules, as moods are sensitive and variable. Lucky number is 13. Good colour is maroon.

You are swift, strong and impulsive while taking personal and professional decisions. You are youthful, creative, intellectual and full of professional ideas, designs and plans. You make an impact and express yourself avidly but lack the energy to follow through with action. You tend to be elusive by supporting various and contradictory opinions and ideas; in other words, you slay as fast as you create. The end of the month finds you more stable and productive. Personal relationships are a silver lining in a dark and cloudy sky. Beware of a fanatic young man who could be harsh and malicious. You may be sifting options to arrive finally at a vital professional decision. Be in touch with your sense of humour to keep things light and in perspective. A son or a young man is ready to embark on an independent journey to achieve success. Lucky number is 4. Good colour is green.

Seven Pentacles set in a geomantic pattern suggest that earthy and material issues can be restricting and binding this month and its best to deal with them clearly or they can be a hindrance in the future. Financial transactions can be delayed so conserve your resources for now. You are left with mixed feelings of success and failure at this point as some business projects are successful and others are blocked. Personal relationships and equations have a special note of tenderness and intimacy. Family and friends are supportive and add zest to your social life. Health problems need to be attended to and resolved. A Taurus person supports you through difficult ventures and experiences. You need to wait patiently for things to happen professionally and personally at the end of the month. Meditation and inner tranquility bring peace. Lucky number is 7. Good colour is creamy white.