April 2025 Tarot

The Star

"Hope is passion for what is possible." Søren Kierkegaard

Here's the Star card to reflect our hopes, faith- and our desire for better times. In the emotional sense, the energy represented by this card reflects our journey away from a time that left us so very ready to embrace a happier, calmer and more positive state of being. The Star reflects how we feel when we've passed through life challenges or rites of passage. While these may all have been very hard -and at times scary - we can at last reflect and appreciate that we're not only still here- but we're still hopeful.

This is reflected in the wider world by the news of such things as peace talks or the creation of treaties in areas of war and political strife. We may have also have witnessed the beginnings of certain movements that will finally win back freedoms and rights for those who live in regimes without them. An inexorable process has already started for certain nations-who'll  now have little choice but to change their ways. Hope will overcome those who seek to silence the voices of their people.

The Seven Of Rods

“The right of self-defence never ceases. It is among the most sacred and alike necessary to nations and to individuals"~ James Monroe

The Seven of Wands appears when we need to hold a firm position or stand up for a point of view. We may feel a strong wish to voice our opinions in a very public way. However, in April's slightly skewed astrological climate - with so many planets in retrograde- there may be a lot of conflict around the issue of self expression. So, this month, we have to be extra careful not to misspeak and be prepared to support the views that we hold or beliefs that we have. However, it's important to back yourself and continue to stand firm in your convictions. Be confident- but always have evidence to hand!

We're always reminded to be extra careful with communication during Mercury retrograde so it's interesting that this card should be drawn at this time. In keeping with those last vestiges of Mercury Retrograde energy, early April needs us to double check for potential obstacles before moving ahead with plans. It pays to prepare a ‘worst-case scenario’ strategy. April is a time for us personally- and in wider society- to defend all we believe in. So, prepare to counter those who may oppose or threaten you- but do so fully armed with facts and figures. 

 Temptation

"Good people know about both good and evil: bad people do not know about either." C. S Lewis

I've worked with the Tarot Of The Old Path this April but in other tarot decks this fifteenth card of the Major Arcana is called 'The Devil'. This card represents our shadow selves-the dark side of all our natures. It also represents the external factors that can so often hold us back from being our best selves. This deck's interpretation has a more understanding energy- one that seeks to address the duality and frailty that live within all of us. We all have the tendency to be tempted by outside influences. As human beings  we can have both angel and devil on our shoulders at the same time....

Whilst the card reflects human frailty, it also carries a warning- don't fool yourself into believing or accepting that you have no control over your negative side. This card wants to empower us to truly see ourselves. We really can break those negative cycles, overcome any addictions, walk away from abusive situations -and take back control of our lives. This month is a time for taking action and freeing ourselves from their hold. Many of us will individually break away from those forces that limit us, but there'll also be a mass movement to break free from any influences that want to keep us trapped in global conflict, negativity and fear.

 The Guide

“Nothing is so bitter that a calm mind cannot find comfort."- Seneca

As we move towards the end of April the prevailing worldwide emotional temperature will start to cool down. We'll begin to see the return of some balance, patience and moderation into both individual lives and public life. This card-also known as 'Temperance 'in other tarot decks-sits in contrast to the Temptation card above, but it reinforces the message  to us that  individuals and  entire societies can  arrive at a place of equilibrium- where we can overcome our baser instincts and fears.

In many conversations we may have had, an oft repeated phrase seems to be 'the world's gone mad'. Indeed, it might seem like we've lived-and are living through- a period of turmoil and what could be viewed as collective chaos. The true message of this card, though, is that while we're actually progressing toward a more sane and stable time in the world, we're not quite there yet. However, we can accelerate this process by embracing patience and calm in all of our dealings with others. This isn't weakness-it's a powerful method  to counter getting drawn into negative extremes. Darkness can defeated if enough of us on this planet can look to the light.