Monthly Tarotscope - Aquarius Sun Cycle (January 21 to February 21)

Welcome to Tarotscope, a combination of Astrology and Tarot.  Each month I will draw a card for each sign of the Zodiac.  That card represents the meditation for the month for that Sun Sign.  The Sun Sign represents your Primary Drive in life, how you best manifest your Life Path, and how the light of the Sun energizes you each day. The Deck I am using this month is the Sun and Moon Tarot.

For Indian Hindu visitors: I practice Western Tropical astrology, so the Sun Signs are based on the months of the year rather than the Zodiac constellations, which have shifted over time.  If you were born between March 21st and April 21st, you will be an Aries in Western Tropical astrology instead of the Pisces you are in Vedic Sidereal astrology.  These systems are not mutually exclusive, each one teaches us something different about the spiritual condition and I find Indian clients pleasantly surprised by the new insight a Western reading of their chart provides.

Aries (March 21st to April 21st): Maverick Active Fire energy fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best independently; you must learn self-discipline to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 13th card of the Major Arcana, Death-Rebirth, and your message is "embrace profound transformation this cycle."  This card encourages you to bring to end something no longer appropriate in the course of your life so you can rebirth yourself in a new direction; this could a relationship, job, or a personal, unhealthy habit.  The lesson is "everything changes" and it is best to move with the change than to resist.  For you Aries, going in a new direction is easier than almost all the other signs (except, perhaps, Aquarius).
Taurus (April 21st to May 21st): Persistent Stable Earth energy fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you feel secure; you must learn some degree of adaptability to manifest your best results. Your card this Sun cycle is the Prince of Swords and your message is "be open-minded."  The Prince is an adventurer; his energy goes out into the world and explores.  Since this is the Prince of Swords, the exploration takes places using the mind.  The lesson is "a closed mind does not travel far." This energy is a strong counterpoint for Taurus, which prefers to stick to tradition and remain steadfast in his/her beliefs.  This month you need to engage in new conversations, read some new books, and explore new ideas.
Gemini (May 21st to June 21st): Curious Adaptable Air energy fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best doing tasks that stimulate your mind in a variety of ways; you must learn how to focus on demand to manifest your best results. Your card this Sun cycle is the 9 of Wands, Strength, and your message is "be prepared to defend what you have."  Call on your creativity and  your integrity to do what you know is right when situations this month challenge your virtue.  The lesson is “do not take things that matter in your life for granted.”  This lesson is very important for Gemini because you will need to take a stand or pick a direction rather than adapt.  You must focus your energy this cycle.
Cancer (June 21st to July 21st): Nurturing Active Water fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you care-take yourself and others properly; you must learn "emotional balance" to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 3 of Swords, Sorrow, and your message is "take the time to process any lingering or unfinished sadness."  Oddly enough this was the same message last cycle, but from a different card in a different deck.  Cancer can hold onto emotional hurts longer than any other sign, so the Air energy of this card is about finding a way to move forward.  The lesson is "process your emotions, do not wallow in them." The heart-shaped cloud pierced with 3 swords indicates the issue will involve your romantic or loving feelings for someone else.
Leo (July 21st to August 21st): Strong-burning Stable Fire fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you are creative; you must learn structure to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 7 of Swords, Futility, and your message is "accept the inevitable in order to move forward."  The humorous, but accurate definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result."  The lesson is "know when it's over ... really over."  The figure sitting on the cloud is resigned and disappointed.  So it must be in order to move forward.  Look and see what is in your life during this cycle that must be released, no matter how painful, because you know it is futile to keep hoping for a different outcome.
Virgo (August 21st to September 21st): Practical Adaptable Earth fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you get all the details in order; you must learn to "see the forest for the trees" to manifest your best results.  Your card this month is the 6 of Wands, Victory, and your message is "celebrate your success."  Virgo can easily shun the limelight, but this cycle, you should accept recognition for a job well done and be sure to enjoy praise that comes your way thanks to your creative and persistent efforts.  The lesson is "hard work deserves to be rewarded." Your successful efforts should not be overlooked and you should be willing to invite and accept praise.
Libra (September 21st to October 21st): Analytical Active Air fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when acting logically; you must learn to mix in feelings to manifest your best results. Your card this Sun cycle is the 6 of Swords, Science, and the message is "use analysis to solve your problems." There is probably not a card better suited to your Sun sign energy, except the Major Arcana card Justice.  You naturally solve problems and manage situation through analysis and testing, the very essence of this card.  The lesson is "research and preparation are the keys to success."
Scorpio (October 21st to November 21st): Intense and Deep Stable Water fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when bringing or experiencing transformation; you must learn "playfulness or lightness of heart" to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 21st card of the Major Arcana, the Universe, and the message is "reflect on all you have accomplished and failed to accomplish."  This card encourages you to review the totality of your life to this point so you can make plans going forward towards the future you want.  The lesson is "the sum is greater than the parts."
Sagittarius (November 21st to December 21st): Expansive Adaptable Fire fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best exploring openly and trying new experiences; you must learn to map and record your knowledge to manifest your best results. Your card this Sun cycle is the 4 of Cups, Luxury, and the message is "indulge yourself."  This message is not a difficult one for you to embrace, as Sagittarius is the sign of the world-traveler and the explorer.  You prefer experience as your primary learning tool  This is a good month for a visit or two to the spa or a vacation.  The lesson here is "take time to indulge; pleasure is one of life's great gifts."
Capricorn (December 21st to January 21st): Ambitious Active Earth fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you are setting and achieving goals; you must learn compassion to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 5 of Cups, Disappointment, and the message is “what do we learn through loss." Oddly, this card follows rather perfectly on the heels of the Politics card from the last cycle.  This cycle you must face an emotional letdown and figure out how you will move on and grow from the experience.   The lesson is "loss teaches as much or more than gain."
Aquarius (January 21st to February 21st): Unconventional Stable Air fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best when you are authentic and unrepentant; you must learn quiet fortitude to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 4 of Wands, Completion, and the message is "be sure to finish what you start."  Fire energy can easily burn out of control or fade out from a lack of fuel (passion and determination).  This cycle you must make sure to go the distance and complete your creative tasks. The lesson is "success is measured by what you accomplish, not what you start."
Pisces (February 21st to March 21st): Imaginative Adaptable Water fuels your Primary Drive.  Your Life Path energy operates best connecting with others emotionally; you must learn toughness to manifest your best results.  Your card this Sun cycle is the 7th Card of the Major Arcana, the Chariot, and the message is "assert your will to achieve."  For Pisces this card can actually be quite challenging because it asks you to take charge, act powerful, and go after what you want and need aggressively, all traits Capricorn, Aries, Scorpio, Leo, and Sagittarius feel very comfortable doing, but not Pisces. The lesson is "willpower is necessary to move forward in a clear direction."