Your Weekly Tarot Reading for December 29–January 4, 2025: Release, Recharge, and Redirect

As we wrap up the past year and get ready for the new, Capricorn season’s energy inspires us to be meticulous and practical as we set our goals for the year ahead. This week provides a wonderful time to create space for reflection to consider the year’s highlights, and to acknowledge your accomplishments. Maybe some goals didn’t come to fruition or perhaps the passing of time shifted them into something else entirely. Allow their new forms to come through in your intentions for what’s next! It’s also a lovely time to rest and refresh while enjoying the quiet and comfort of home. Get rid of anything you no longer need and declutter to move forward into the new year unencumbered by excess baggage; this applies to your habits, patterns, and mindset as well! 

This week’s intuitively pulled cards align with the year’s end with encouraging reminders for us to embrace the lessons we have learned, while remaining open to an abundance of new experiences that have yet to unfold. As we plan for the year ahead, it’s so important to trust in our abilities to steer life in whatever direction we wish to go. We can make anything happen in this new year!

Read on for this week’s Tarotscopes with cosmic insight and guidance into your week ahead. Wishing you a beautiful and magical new year!

Aries: Ace of Cups

Be open to new experiences, Aries. Love comes in many forms, but it’s hard to notice if you have your walls up. See what happens when you allow yourself to be vulnerable and try new things with new people. Do something unexpected and allow the experience to surprise you!

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Taurus: Five of Pentacles Reversed

Shift your perspective, Taurus. This week calls for a reframe of your current situation in order to boost your mood. Instead of focusing on what you lack, focus more on the abundance of opportunities and support currently at your disposal. When you look for it, it’s always there! Use your resources.

Gemini: Knight of Cups

Follow your heart, Gemini. If something sparks your interest, follow it without hesitation because this is a wonderful moment to pursue your passions and listen to your emotions. If it feels right, explore it; that sentiment tells you everything you need to know right now.

Cancer: King of Wands Reversed

Resist your impulses, Cancer. You may be feeling rather impatient this week, but there’s no need to rush into anything or to make any hasty decisions. You have more time than you think you do, so take a moment to press pause, and think carefully before you act.

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Leo:  The Empress

Embrace your creativity, Leo. Anything can be an artistic act when you deem it so! This week encourages you to seek out inspiration and express yourself in a new way. Nurture this part of yourself by creating something free of judgment or criticism, and just let yourself have fun with it.

Virgo:  King of Swords Reversed

Think before you speak, Virgo. Miscommunications are easy to come by when you aren’t sure as to what you wish to say! Save yourself (and everyone else!) a world of confusion by reflecting on what it is you actually want before sharing with others. When you have clarity within, it’s smooth sailing.

Libra: The Emperor

Take charge, Libra. Enough is enough, and it’s time to stop letting everything meander in a grey zone. You have the power to create some necessary changes and your current situation calls for clarity. Step up and be the leader by creating crucial structure and boundaries that you can stick to moving forward. 

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Scorpio: Ten of Swords

Prioritize your own well being, Scorpio. This year has shown you what (and who!) is truly important in your life through some challenging lessons. It’s time to take this wisdom and put it to good use by letting go of anything toxic or negative so you can focus on your own care and healing.

Sagittarius: Six of Wands Reversed

Prepare for delays, Sagittarius. When faced with setbacks this week, try not to get too discouraged on your path to success. This minor obstacle just means that it may take a little longer to get where you wish than you initially anticipated. Be patient and remain focused on your journey.

Capricorn: Five of Swords Reversed

Create compromises, Capricorn. Do you really want to spend this week engaged in every little squabble that comes your way? Rather than turning everything into a bigger conflict than necessary, be the one who seeks a common ground so all involved can feel satisfied and understood.

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Aquarius: The Chariot

Maintain your focus, Aquarius. Don’t let an unexpected obstacle in your path this week deter you from accomplishing your goals. This is simply an opportunity to get a little creative and grow by meeting your challenges head on. Limit your distractions and stay determined as you reach the finish line before the end of the year.

Pisces: Four of Pentacles

Loosen up, Pisces. Of course you want to feel a sense of stability, but if you play it too safe or attempt to control too much, you miss out on all of the potential magic that happens by chance. Give this situation some room to breathe so everything can unfold.