Your response to karmic cycles key to spiritual growth
What should you do when you hit a karmic block or a force majeure situation? It could be a situation you can’t exit — something you have to face as a call of duty. Questions like ‘why me’ would naturally come up. What advice can Tarot offer for situations which are beyond our control? While one has a free will which one can use and act accordingly, how does one escape the fruits of past actions? As we sow, so shall we reap. The full blown tree that one confronts now may have deep roots. Should we just turn our backs and walk away or face whatever has to come our way and deal with it with grace and dignity? Karmic cycles are a test of our patience. They may last for short durations or long. What’s important is the manner in which we respond to such situations. What we think, speak or do can bind us to another cycle of action-reaction. But no matter how difficult a situation, the act of surrender and the power of prayer is supreme. The will of the eternal force is absolute and justice prevails in unique ways..
For this Week Ahead (March 17-March 23), let’s look at what karmic situations could crop up and how one should respond.
Here are the decan-wise readings for each zodiac Sun sign.
If you would like me to deep dive into your reading, write to me [namrata@onthetarottable.com].
Here we go…
Aries:
First decan (March 21-March 30)
V of Pentacles
Financial instability or insecurity could challenge you. You may feel out of place or lonely. Take recourse in prayer to overcome this phase. Difficulties may come and go, be grateful for all that you have in life.
Second decan (March 31-April 9)
Queen of Wands
You’ll have the power to deal with any challenge that’s thrown at you. Rely on your inner strength to overcome any hurdle. Help others who may also be in need.
Third decan (April 10-April 19)
The Moon
Karmic factors could be clouding your thinking. Get perspective. Get clarity before you jump to conclusions. Be alert so as not to be misguided.
Taurus
First decan (April 20-April 29)
Strength
You’ll need courage to overcome a fiery situation. The resolve and the strength to deal with it, lies within you. You have the blessings of your higher self.
Second decan (April 30-May 9)
Wheel of Fortune
You’re in for a change that you were looking for. Some good deeds from the past will come to fruition. The opportunity may help broaden your scope. Take it or leave, it is up to you.
Third decan (May 10-May 20)
IX of Cups
You have been reaping the dividends of the past and these may culminate to fulfil you emotionally this week. Be grateful and spread the joy.
Gemini
First decan (May 21-May 30)
VIII of Swords
Self-imposed guilt is not going to release you from the karmic baggage. Break the silence and come out of this circular thinking. Take ownership of your life’s purpose, apologise or forgive and move on to begin on a clean slate.
Second decan (May 31-June 9)
Temperance
Imbalances caused due to an over stressful situation calls for some moderation. Be wise and seek answers from your higher self. Slowdown till matters are resolved.
Third decan (June 10-June 20)
The Star
There’s great hope and happiness as you get showered with gifts. Be grateful. Continue on the path of duty and righteousness to extend the good karmic run.
Cancer
First decan (June 21-July 1)
VI of Cups
Fulfil your karmic duties towards your senior relationships. It’s an opportunity to redeem the kindness they would have showered on you at some point. There’s beauty in gratitude.
Second decan (July 2-July 11)
Page of Swords
Being blessed with youthful energies is a karmic gift. Use it wisely and equitably. Do not indulge in unnecessary gossip to tarnish your karmic record.
Third decan (July 12-July 22)
The Sun
You are blessed with warmth and wisdom. Be grateful. Use this gift benevolently for those who may be reeling in darkness. If you believe happiness is a challenge for you, seek it within.
Leo
First decan (July 23- August 2)
VI of Cups
Be grateful for the blessings of good memories. A good childhood is much to thank for. Return the kindness you received by passing on the goodness to those in need. There’s beauty in giving.
Second decan (August 3-August 12)
Justice
Karmic influences are strong this week. You may find closure on certain matters. How you react will determine the new imprints of your actions for further karmic reactions. Being patient is key.
Third decan (August 13-August 22)
IV of Wands
You’ve been blessed with stability, creativity and a good household. A joyous response would help in expressing your gratitude. Celebrate your success.
Virgo
First decan (August 23-September 1)
II of Pentacles
Life has given you more than you can handle. It’s a good situation to be in. Be grateful. However, the ‘busyness’ may deprive you of the time that you may want to spend on other tasks. Striving to get that balance could be a karmic play.
Second decan (September 2-September 11)
King of Swords
You are blessed with great intellect. It should be put to good use. Your wisdom can help you cut the karmic chords and forge ahead. Don’t allow your ego to play spoilsport.
Third decan (September 12-September 22)
IV of Cups
When the universe offers an opportunity, acknowledge the same and be thankful. Apathy can lead to the build up of negative energies. Avoid such karmic missteps.
Libra
First decan (September 23-October 2)
The Magician
You’ve been given a hotline to the higher self. Ask what you will and it shall be done. Use your energies wisely and not selfishly. There’s a lot of good you can bring about to others.
Second decan (October 3-October 12)
Strength
A karmic situation would need to be handled with courage. You have that innate strength to deal with it. Be grateful and overcome the hurdle through soft power.
Third decan (October 13-October 22)
V of Swords
You need to deal with a sticky situation in a more diplomatic way. The choice is between appeasing your ego to lose out on close friends and being magnanimous while maintaining old ties. Avoid mind games at any cost.
Scorpio
First decan (October 23-November 1)
The Lovers
Karmic influences have thrown several choices at your door. Choose wisely. You may need to listen to your higher self to make the right decision. Some of you have been blessed with love. Be grateful.
Second decan (November 2-November 11)
The High Priestess
You have been blessed with intuition. Let it flow to help those around you make good choices. Be receptive to a revelation on a certain matter this week.
Third decan (November 12-November 21)
V of Cups
Nothing is permanent in this world. Neither the phases of our lives, nor people. Karmic challenges can affect our mental health in a deeply intense manner. Don’t grieve for there’s a lot in your life that needs to be acknowledged and grateful for.
Sagittarius
First decan (November 22-December 1)
V of Swords
Being betrayed or feeling humiliated could be a karmic reaction to a past deed. The lesson you may learn this week is to maintain an equilibrium so that you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings to gain an upper hand.
Second decan (December 2-December 11)
Queen of Wands
No matter how people have dealt with you — that’s their karmic problem — you should always be welcoming. You are blessed with a great will to overcome odds.
Third decan (December 12-December 21)
The Tower
A sudden change that may take you by surprise, could be a build up of past karmic accounts getting unleashed all at once. Avoid any reactions that could add to the baggage.
Capricorn
First decan (December 22-December 31)
The Magician
Powered by great will power, you can handle any karmic matters that may come up, swiftly. Make use of your great communication and networking skills to facilitate matters for friends as well. It’ll earn you some karmic brownie points for sure.
Second decan (January 1-January 10)
IX of Swords
A deed that’s done is done. Rather than regret the harsh words uttered in haste, it’s better to make up for it by apologising or forgiving. Repressing feelings of guilt and anxiety would do you no good.
Third decan (January 11-January 19)
VII of Pentacles
Be patient for your good karmic acts to bear fruit. Patience is a test of time. It also adds extra sweetness to the fruit of labour. Be grateful in anticipation.
Aquarius
First decan (January 20-January 29)
The Chariot
You may have to travel on a certain call of duty. You have the perseverance to accomplish tasks at hand. This is a karmic blessing. Be grateful and perform your duty meticulously, guided by spirituality.
Second decan (January 30-February 8)
V of Pentacles
Karmic currents are causing some instability in your life. Take recourse in spirituality and prayers that can heal and change your conditions. Don’t harbour resent due to the hardship. It’s just a phase and will lighten your karmic burden.
Third decan (February 9-February 18)
Judgement
The fruit of your action will be visible this week. Learn from this cycle which is coming to an end and start on a clean slate. Accept what comes your way with humility and gratitude.
Pisces
First decan (February 19-February 28/29)
IX of Pentacles
You have worked hard enough and deserve to take a self care break. Karmic influences favour you this week. There’s stability in your life and you should hope to build on it.
Second decan (March 1-March 10)
The Empress
A karmic phase of abundance in your life will begin this week. Make the most of this phase. Be grateful and also create fertile ground others can benefit from.
Third decan (March 11-March 20)
X of Wands
Lugging the karmic burden for long can be tiresome. Don’t fret, the destination is not far. You can hope to start afresh with renewed vigour. Make sure you operate within the boundaries of faith and spirituality.