Your Weekly Tarot Reading for January 26 – February 1, 2025: Happy New Moon and Lunar New Year 

The first new moon of the new year arrives on January 29 in the visionary sign of Aquarius, encouraging us to open our minds to possibilities we may have previously deemed impossible. It’s a wonderful moment to set imaginative intentions around embracing innovative experiences. Allow something new to shift your perspective! This new moon also coincides with the Lunar New Year, welcoming the year of the wood snake, representing a time of introspection, personal growth, and transformation blessed with good luck. 

This week’s intuitively pulled cards indicate a period of transformation. This is your opportunity to break free from the constraints that are holding you back, to be brave and assertive, and to trust your inner guidance. Introspection, patience, and self-trust are crucial tools needed to navigate this transitional time. To move forward, you may need to confront and let go of self-imposed limitations, break free from the burdens of the past, and be honest with yourself. Let’s focus on developing a clear and realistic view of our goals and aspirations, and commit to taking action towards them now.

Read on for cosmic insight and guidance into your week ahead. Happy new moon and Lunar New Year!

Aries: Eight of Swords

Reassess your perspective, Aries. If a situation feels constrictive at the moment, this week provides a wonderful opportunity to consider a different view on what is currently holding you back. Are these limitations more mental than actual, or are they valid? Clarity will help you see potential solutions to this problem.

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Taurus: Temperance

Practice patience, Taurus. It can be so challenging to wait for something you really want, but this week reminds you of the importance of taking the time to allow situations to develop and unfold naturally at their own pace. Don’t try to rush this or force anything; give it space to bloom.

Gemini: Four of Wands

Celebrate your accomplishments, Gemini. Take some time this week to recognize your achievements, both the big and the small ones. It’s not easy to do what you’ve done, and acknowledging the hard work you have put in is crucial. Allow yourself to enjoy this moment before focusing on what’s next.

Cancer: The Hermit

Seek out solitude, Cancer. Cancel out the noise by taking time away from the distractions of the outside world, in order to better fortify the connection with your inner self. Any confusion will melt away after some much needed reflection to gain clarity on your thoughts and feelings. Trust the insights you find from deep within.

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Leo:  Seven of Swords

Be more strategic, Leo. In order to get what you want, you need to consider your options very carefully this week before devising a well-thought-out plan. You can maneuver through any challenge as long as you remain clever and open to taking an unconventional route to achieve your goals.

Virgo:  Death

Let go of the past, Virgo. Beautiful situations are opening up for your future, but in order to embrace them fully, it means letting some old stuff go. This is an opportunity for your personal growth! Change can be uncomfortable, but remaining open to life’s transformations brings new opportunities for long-held dreams to bloom.

Libra: Seven of Wands Reversed

Don’t be so defensive, Libra. If you take the perspective that everyone is out to get you, you’re going to find yourself embroiled in far more conflict than is actually necessary this week. Let it go, and drop the armor because you don’t need it. Instead, consider how you could approach challenges differently with more balance. 

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Scorpio: Four of Cups Reversed

Dust off the cobwebs, Scorpio. Everyone gets bored sometimes, but if you remain too narrowly focused in this stagnant mindset, you will miss out on the abundance of opportunities opening up around you. Don’t be afraid to create a change, and be more proactive about creating new prospects for yourself.

Sagittarius: Knight of Swords

Make your move, Sagittarius. No more hesitation, now is your time to take bold action towards the object of your desires! Whatever you have been dreaming of can be yours as long as you remain focused and straightforward. This way if any unexpected obstacle pops up, you can face it head on.

Capricorn: The Chariot Reversed

Utilize a new approach, Capricorn. If you’re feeling stuck at the moment or feeling like there’s been a lack of progress for far too long now, then this week provides an excellent opportunity to change up your methods by taking a fresh perspective. Sometimes things just aren’t working, so be unafraid to try something else.

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Aquarius: The Devil Reversed

Reflect on your desires, Aquarius. After a constrictive season of devoting your time and energy to the needs and care of others, it has become quite apparent that perhaps your personal dreams have had to fall by the wayside. It’s time to let your personal pursuits take center stage and know that there’s freedom from what’s familiar to be found when you prioritize it.

Pisces: Seven of Cups Reversed

Avoid temptation, Pisces. Distractions are abundant this week, but don’t let temporary pleasure or silly nonsense undeserving of your time sway you from your true path. Be discerning with how you invest your energy, because you know exactly what you need to do at the moment, as well as where your focus should be.