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How Tarot Reflects the Shifting Tides of Universal Energy

Tarot is more than a mystical tool or a collection of symbolic images — it’s a living language that speaks to the subtle movements of universal energy. Each time you lay out the cards, you enter into a dialogue with the unseen forces that shape your reality, allowing you to glimpse the deeper patterns unfolding around and within you.

The universe is constantly in motion. Just like the ocean’s tides rise and fall, the energy that surrounds us flows in cycles — of growth and rest, beginnings and endings, expansion and contraction. Tarot cards capture these cycles in visual and symbolic form, helping us understand where we are in the greater energetic dance of life.

The Major Arcana, with its archetypal journey from The Fool to The World, mirrors our soul’s evolution and the big, transformative energies that move us forward. These cards reveal life-changing moments, spiritual awakenings, and pivotal decisions, offering insight into the larger forces at play.

Meanwhile, the Minor Arcana embodies the day-to-day fluctuations of energy. The suits — Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles — each represent different elements and aspects of our experience: emotions, passions, thoughts, and material matters. These cards help us understand the subtle shifts that affect our moods, relationships, and practical choices.

When you work with Tarot, you become more attuned to these energetic tides. You might notice when it’s time to act boldly, when to pause and reflect, or when to release old patterns. Over time, Tarot teaches you to move with the flow rather than against it, encouraging a more intuitive and harmonious way of living.

In this way, Tarot is not about rigid predictions or controlling the future. Instead, it’s an invitation to co-create with the universe — to listen, adapt, and grow alongside the cosmic rhythms. By embracing this practice, you cultivate deeper self-awareness and a sense of connection to something greater than yourself.

Ultimately, Tarot reminds us that we are all part of a vast, interconnected web of energy. Each card drawn is a snapshot of the present moment, a mirror reflecting both your inner landscape and the universal forces guiding your journey.

Athena Dykman, a native Canadian, has seen and done it all. Besides Numerology, Taro, and Astrology, Athena is an intuitive reader - she's been in business for over 10 years as a personal advisor. Since 2020, she has been writing for MyAstrology. Her topics range from occultism to esoterica to art to parenting to feminism to fortune telling.

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