Weekly horoscope for July 19 – July 26 – your week ahead according to Kerry King and her tarot cards
EVERY Sunday, our resident Tarotscope reader Kerry King will be revealing what surprises, challenges and excitement awaits you in the week ahead.
Kerry has been practising tarot readings for the last 20 years, starting from reading for friends to amassing an international client list.
Using her strong intuition and deep knowledge and understanding of the horoscope, she is able to provide accurate and encouraging predictions for the coming days.
Here's her predictions for YOUR star sign...
ARIES (Ace of Wands, The Hierophant, Four of Swords)
You’re an all-action kind of person, but a new, more contemplative and slow-down approach to life is emerging in your world, and it’s a good thing.
The Ace of Wands shows this fresh outlook really taking hold this week, and the Four of Swords reveals it’s about creating more space for relaxation, thinking, recharging and self-care in your life.
You have a big engine, but you DO need to refuel, and you DO need to think about things more instead of just jumping head-first into stuff.
Schedule time out, lie ins, evenings alone, pampering sessions, meditations, walks in the woods. The Hierophant brings a deeply satisfying and authentic spiritual-ness with these practices.
You are mindful of the need to adjust the balance in your life, and you are totally committed to becoming a better version of yourself, simply by taking better care of yourself. Woo-sah!
TAURUS (Three of Swords, Page of Swords, King of Swords)
A trio of Swords cards shows a sharp, “cutting” energy entering your life this week.
I think something tricky is unfolding, and the (ugly) truth behind it is starting to emerge. The Three of Swords can hint at relationship betrayals, wounds and conflict.
Things weren’t great here, but they are certainly coming to a head now, and actually this is necessary, so don’t resist this process.
The Page and King of Swords shows your initial reluctance to enter into a conflict, and that you take an important “pause” before confronting this person: getting your facts straight, calming down, understanding what your goal is here. Get your ducks in a line, and then address this issue.
Don’t linger in the conflict, but don’t avoid it either. Say your piece, listen to theirs. Take a break. Think about it. Make some decisions. Put them in action.
This can all be in your rear-view mirror this time next week, and thank goodness!
GEMINI (Knight of Cups, Eight of Wands, The Lovers)
You’re in demand this week, Gemmy, and that, frankly, in your favourite position to be in!
The Eight of Wands sees new invitations, openings and opportunities flying into your inbox all week long, from all kinds of directions. Be ready to react fast, and don’t waste a drop of this good fortune.
The Knight of Cups shows that romance could be on the cards too. Whether it’s a new admirer (maybe a Pisces, Scorpio or Cancer) or a rekindling of your current affair- enjoy Cupid’s attentions, and revel in a happy glow of feeling loved and appreciated.
The Lovers can be a tricky card about duality and conflicted feelings, but it represents your own sign, so it’s a nudge that whilst things may remain complicated, chaotic, uncertain and conflicting, you’re kind of OK with all that.
You’re an adaptable creature, you can go with the flow. And you should. This week will be a lot of fun my friend.
CANCER (Queen of Swords, Ace of Cups, Nine of Cups)
Sometimes, Cancer, you can be a people pleaser at your own detriment; twisting into shapes which are uncomfortable, simply to keep the peace.
The Queen of Swords wants you to be much more independent and, dare I say, selfish this week. Tune in to your true desires and take steps to manifest them in your life.
Be purposeful. Invest your energy rather than just squandering it. The Ace and Nine of Cups are beautiful cards about wish fulfilment and the creation of something magical, fulfilling and life-affirming in your world.
A new child, a new love, a new home, a new passion or project, a lifestyle change you’ve longed to achieve, a fantastic trip or adventure in the year ahead.
Take your daydreams more seriously, they visit you in order to nudge you in the direction of the people, places and activities you SHOULD be investing in.
No one is going to make your life happen for you. No one else is responsible for creating your world and your daily life.
This is empowering (and a bit scary), and you appreciate it’s up to you to build the life you want to lead.
The Universe is backing you, Cancer, so head off in your heartfelt desire’s direction!
LEO (Three of Coins, King of Wands, Ace of Swords)
A heart to heart will turn out to have a more positive outcome than you could hope for right now, so spill the beans and talk to your closest confidants about what’s on your mind, Leo.
The Ace of Swords is the tarot’s “truth card”, and reveals a significant (maybe a bit fiery) discussion will take place this week.
Be honest, and be prepared to listen to some honesty back the other way. Don’t get cross!
The King of Wands shows you may have to instigate this conversation yourself. And it feels like a risk, sometimes you wonder if it’d be better just to let sleeping dogs lie.
Well, sometimes it is, but not here. So, get on the phone or pop round to see them in person, and make this happen.
The Three of Coins shows that, by the end of the week, you will have re-established your mutual respect and appreciation. In fact, you might like each other even more after getting all of this stuff off your chest. We have to clear the air if we’re to breathe freely, and you don’t like pent-up friction.
Air your truths, listen to theirs, and then move on.
VIRGO (Eight of Swords, Five of Coins, Ten of Cups)
Don’t get in the way of your own happiness, Virgo, by dwelling on what you’ve lost in life, vs what you’ve gained and got now.
I really mean it. Don’t sabotage the true and deserved happiness you should be experiencing right NOW.
The Five of Coins reveals your continued overthinking about something wrong, bad, hurtful or regretful that happened.
We’ve all got a secret “play book” of the sad, miserable stories and events we torture ourselves with. Why?
The Eight of Swords shows that it’s simply a bad habit, and one you can train yourself away from. Stop the spiral.
Notice when your mind drifts back “there” and go do something distracting and uplifting- put music on, dance around, call a friend, make a drink.
The Ten of Cups is the key truth here: you are loved, admired and appreciated. Your world is full of friendship and fellowship and prosperity.
Things are good, Virgo, so keep your gaze on the positives and let the shadows fade to the background, where they belong…
LIBRA (Justice, Six of Cups, Three of Wands)
A fleeting but powerful opportunity, represented by the swiftly moving Three of Wands, sweeps into your world this week which will enable you to settle a long-running issue, feud or grudge, as shown by Justice.
Some things never seem to get resolved, and they drag on (albeit in the distant background) subtly draining our energy and taking up valuable headspace, like a “mental zombie”.
Happily, this will all fade away now, and you can finally put this old conflict to bed.
The Six of Cups reveals it’s someone from your past who re-emerges with news, contacts, or ideas which spark a path to resolution.
So, pay attention to Memory Lane, because somebody is walking down it that you need to meet.
Reach out on social media, shake the tree a bit and see what falls out. This is, as I said, a fast-moving opportunity so you need to keep your eyes and ears open this week.
What this person has to tell you is important, and proves to be the catalyst for resolution and healing, in a place it is much-needed.
SCORPIO (Four of Coins, Seven of Swords, Seven of Wands)
You’re on the brink of getting yourself into some hot water, so please take this as a friendly, well-meaning warning to steer clear, and save yourself a heap of unnecessary worry and stress.
The Four of Coins shows there’s something habitual about this situation, it’s not new and you’ve been down this road before, and you KNOW it doesn’t lead anywhere good.
The Seven of Swords shows it’s secretive, private, and something you wouldn’t want other people to know about you (frankly, you are the most private star sign, so that’s not a surprise).
There’s something a bit shady about it all, something underhand or unpleasant. We’ve all got our issues, we’ve all got disagreements and conflicts we get involved in, we’ve all got self-limiting beliefs which trip us up. I’m just saying that one of yours will surface this week, and you’d do very well to side-step it.
The Seven of Wands shows you’ll have to keep your temper. The invitation to walk down this dead end will come in the guise of a challenge, one you find hard to resist. But, Scorpio, please do! There are no winners here.
SAGITTARIUS (The Chariot, Five of Cups, Judgment)
A prior disappointment or setback will show its silver lining to you this week, and there’s nothing more satisfying than that! The Five of Cups is the old wound, something which was painful at the time, but you will now, with hindsight, see that it all happened for the best.
Judgment enables you to close this chapter, and with a happy ending too.
You process the lingering emotions, redefine the outcome, extract the life lessons, AND get a big, unexpected, surprise from it all.
I don’t know exactly what it is, but The Chariot hints that it’s connected to a current, and important, ambition of yours and may also be linked to travel or location change.
Are you thinking of moving? If so, expect good news or opportunity linked to that goal this week, and use it.
The Universe is nudging you into fresh landscape, and is bringing you good fortune to help you on your way. Don’t ignore it.
CAPRICORN (Queen of Wands, The Wheel of Fortune, King of Cups)
You’ve had enough of being the “done to” and move into a much more assertive and direct frame of mind this week, becoming “the doer”.
The Queen of Wands and Wheel of Fortune show you taking the wheel and driving the bus in the direction you want to go in. No more waiting, or persuading, or hoping… it’s time for action with a capital A.
You don’t normally act like this, because you prefer to plan and strategize, but this spontaneous reaction will actually feel really good, really empowering.
The King of Cups shows you feel in charge of your emotions again, and you might wonder why you don’t let yourself off the leash, so to speak, more often! You have good instincts, you know.
I think it could be related to any important area of your life- work, relationships, money, health.
It’s something where you’ve had to sit back and wait for an answer or a change… and you are DONE with that approach. You want control. Well, take it then.
AQUARIUS (Two of Coins, Knight of Coins, Two of Swords)
You are feeling confused and unclear about everything and it’s driving you nuts, Aquarius, because you typically have such a logical and intellectual approach to life.
The Two of Swords shows that the root cause (I may as well cut to the chase for you) is a decision you’re putting off, and have put off for waaaaaay too long. Procrastination is digging you into a hole, and it’s getting harder to see your way out.
The Two of Coins and Knight of Coins shows there are competing influences here.
On the one hand, you want to hedge your bets, keep your options open, follow new ideas and opportunities and, generally, EXPAND. On the other hand, you want to protect what you’ve got, hunker down, focus on fewer things, and DEFEND.
Aquarius, force yourself to make a choice this week and follow it through. You can always change your mind, and that will be a lot easier to do than stay in this “limbo” you’ve gotten into. Act!
PISCES (The Devil, The Tower, Seven of Cups)
Powerful cards this week, Pisces, so expect to have an interesting seven days. The Tower shows there might be a surprising event or revelation, which knocks you off your perch somewhat.
Don’t worry or stress out about this, because it’s all happening for a reason, and that will become clear as the week progresses.
The Devil and the Seven of Cups combine to reveal that you have got yourself into a “mental trap”.
You are projecting expectations, ideals or hopes onto a person or situation, and there is as disconnect here. They are not what you think they are. This isn’t really how you hope it is.
Prepare to face reality, in all its stark forms, and be grateful to see the truth at last. You were living with the consequences of it anyway, at least now you can see what it is that you’re dealing with.
And NOW you can act accordingly, and sort this out once and for all.
Kerry King uses tarot and star sign wisdom to create inspiring forecasts and insights, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world.
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