Horoscopes from the Volcanoes

Real ones. Like the big kind. No lava. That would ruin the vibe.

I’ll be using the tarot deck from the wildly talented Spooksvilla also known as Shahrzad Ghadjar. I’m in the Canary Islands at this moment but I’m feeling lots of love for my hometown (NYC) and Shahrzad is one of the artists of tarot that makes me think of home. It’s a vibe thing. Other decks feel wonderful too but still so from out-of-town. Also, I love the run of queen cards that came up. Let’s hit it:

ARIES

Like a monkey on your back, this week is going to gnaw at you a bit. Everything has the stickiness of a weird addiction. Not like drugs or shopping or too many martinis with lunch but the kind of habit you still have to kick ie: buying too many succulents or drunk dialing an ex or getting bad, meaningless tattoos you end up regretting. It’s a weird week, obviously but it’s a week that is great for starting something that you have dreamt of but never had the cojones to admit to. Start it in the dark of night and build it up until you can’t hide it any more.

Your card: JUSTICE

TAURUS

Staaaaaap. Just stop it. Stop giving yourself bad advice. Pa-leeze. Take the lovely, kind but bold advice you give your friends. Celebrate your horns and your guts and your beauty. This week you have the choice of either hanging out in the trenches with those who insist on a stand off OR the opportunity to rejoice in yourself. Sit at the proverbial dressing table in the proverbial powder room and enjoy being you.

Your card: KING OF PENTACLES

GEMINI

You are not traditionally the biggest activist in the room. Too many shiny distractions but you are right now the kind of energy good causes need. You may not start the movement but your ability to make things glamorous is just what the best people need this week. Go out there and be riled up. About whatever moves you. It could be a cause, sure, but it could also be planning a party, a trip, a new goal. This is about community and energy.

Your card: QUEEN OF SWORDS

CANCER

GURL. If it’s not obvious, you are a diva from the time that shell of yours was designed by the prehistoric. This is a week of physical power. PRESENCE. I know it’s your season and all but this week is where you can move mountains. Or just move. It’s a good time to actually move if you have to. Some good real estate energy around you—-both with the property and the negotiation.

Your card: QUEEN OF PENTACLES

LEO

Oh, glorious love! Glorious, weird, painful, frantic, warm, cozy love! Concentrate on those you do this week a bit more than usual. Here’s the thing: who are those that you love that you don’t admit to? Who are the people you love that you don’t see? Friends or lovers? As for lovers, who have you kept a secret even from yourself? If you can admit it in your heart, create a small alter to them. Let the energy speak for you. Everyone else, check in on.

Your card: QUEEN OF CUPS

VIRGO

I know you’re known for your staunch character. This week you may be more so. The trick to getting around this is to make sure you use this for good. I’m not calling it a superpower on purpose but you should decide to do things like fight for the greater good. This is an excellent time to really do the right thing. Look at your character and figure out how you wish you could be. The stars for this are in alignment.

Your card: SEVEN OF WANDS

LIBRA

Libra, libra, libra. You have the gaul, the tenacity, the power of Beyonce posing without a stitch of clothing pregnant with twins. This week is BRING-ING IT. Show it, make it known, make the statement. This is a power week in ways that make a change of image. A CHANGE OF LEGACY. Do the thing all the way. It will make doing it half way truly fall on it’s face.

Your card: PAGE OF WANDS

SCORPIO

The blinding rage you sometimes have can be a tricky thing to navigate for your loved ones since you can compartmentalize so well. This week it’s okay to be blind to your own anger. As a matter of fact, it’s not needed at all this week more than ever. While anger usually burns us if it’s not paid attention to, this week is a sensitive one in perhaps giving it too much attention. Do not stoke the fire so much at find the original pain. Also, eat more cooked veg.

Your card: PAGE OF SWORDS

SAGITTARIUS

You are so you this week. Friendly, independent, adventurous AND impatient and restless. Make plans, baby. Even if there’s no money in the bank. Even if you gotta work non-stop. Make plans. Create the mood board. Opt for dream weaving with friends. Things will open up with a little magical thinking (emphasis on little) and a lot of on the ground work. Start the ideas of things. The exciting part that doesn’t require the pressure yet. That’s where your magic lies.

Your card: STRENGTH

CAPRICORN

It’s all about the bones this week, Cap. Yup. Your bones as far as health goes. The bones of a concept. The bones of your house, your meal, your relationship. The question that can answer problems this week is always “What made this strong in the first place?” then deal with that. You can even deal with that only. Grace will grow fromt here.

Your card: THREE OF SWORDS

AQUARIUS

Read. Buy stuff in person. Watch a movie not made in the last 10 years. Call them on the phone and say “Hi, isn’t this fun?” This week is about basics. How were things before we had to be doing something 24/7? Before everything upset our sleep cycles? Before we knew everything at the drop of a hat? Think back and do those things. Think you haven’t been on the earth long enough to know this? It’s a lie. Things move too fast now. Go to old trends.

Your card: THE MAGICIAN

PISCES

There’s this Goth Kid At The Beach vibe you have that you kind of cover up with fairy wings and soft music. This week is all about that inner Goth Kid pissed he’s in St Martin with his family. It’s slightly uncomfy but drearily romantic. It’s languishing on the chaise lounge kind of energy. Enjoy it. It slows things down and reminds you not to worry about things that aren’t yours. I’m a little jealous.

Your card: THE FOOL.

Thanks for coming to my astrological TedTalk! See you next week!

xoHC