Tarot birth chart

The personalised tarot birth chart does not so much depict character traits, but mainly indicates opinions related to learning life lessons, dealing with friends, lovers and work.

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The calculation goes as follows.

The tarot birth chart is calculated by all digits of your date of birth add up. For example, if you were born on: 14-04-1972, then the calculation for your tarot birth chart goes as follows: 1 + 4 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 2 = 28.

Since there is no tarot card with number 28 (the Grand Arcana goes up to 21), you also add these two numbers together: 2 + 8 = 10. So your tarot birth card is 10: the Wheel of Fortune. This number also consists of two digits, which you can also add together again: 1 + 0 = 1. This card, 1: the Magician, is your second tarot birth chart.

Your tarot birth chart shows your life lessons and advises you how to deal with others (friends, as well as loved ones). This card also shows your weaknesses but also teaches you how to deal with them. The tarot birth chart actually consists mainly of opinions that are important to you in learning your life lessons.

While reading the descriptions you probably think: hey, but I'm already doing this. In that case, you are already well on your way and have learned quite a few (life) lessons!

The second tarot birth chart gives you additional advice!

If your tarot birth chart counts only one digit (1 to 9), it means that this card is both your first and second tarot birth chart.

All numbers above 21 should be added together again. For example:

22 > 2 +2 = 4 (1e tarot birth chart 22: the Fool; 2e tarot birth chart 4: the Emperor).

35 > 3 + 5 = 8 (both the 1st and 2nd tarot birth charts are 8: the Force).

67 > 6 + 7 = 13 > note > 1 + 3 = 4 (1e tarot birth chart is 13: Death; 2e tarot birth chart is 4: the Emperor).

Tarot birth chart calculation

It's also fun to just make your birthday calculation. For example, when you click on 04-03-1946 born, your tarot birth day card is 4: the Emperor.

If you were born on 20-03-1960, your tarot birth day card is 20: Judgement.

And when you were born on 31-02-1971, your tarot birth day card is (3 + 1 =) 4: the Emperor.

The tarot birth day card shows your talents see and helps you find out what you are really good at!

The tarot card images on this page are taken from the
Rider Waite Tarot

In the descriptions, you will frequently come across the word 'karmic life lesson'. The word 'karmic' is not related to past lives but stands for the law of 'cause and effect'.

In your life, you will regularly encounter the law of cause and effect, without realising that you yourself are the cause of certain situations or that you are just reacting to what others cause.

 

1. The Magician as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Try to see how strong your inner strength really is! When you are ready to combine your physical and mental strengths, you can achieve practically anything you want! Do not ask others how they would tackle or solve something, but follow your own feelings. When you want something badly, when you have a certain goal in mind, you don't need anyone but yourself to achieve your goal. You generally feel good about yourself and are intelligent and creative. Your ideas are often good and you know how to 'manipulate' certain people a little bit. You know the right things to say and do to achieve your goal. Your mental strength is so strong that nine times out of ten you succeed in getting others to do the things you would like them to do.

Pitfalls:

Don't think you can do everything. Magicians too have their limits! Although you don't need anyone to make your dreams come true, I do recommend that you keep realising that sometimes working together is necessary after all! Alone is also just alone, and sometimes - even if a Mage finds this hard to admit sometimes - you still need other people to learn from them or work with them. Everyone can use a little help at times, even Magicians, who are very strong personalities themselves.

Career:

You have so many qualities, you can probably do much more than you currently think. Keep pushing your limits and don't be too modest. When you really have a good idea, it is okay to put yourself in the foreground a bit and feel free to be a bit more sure of yourself. Be decisive, implement your plans, and don't let someone else ruffle your feathers. There is no need to be satisfied too quickly. Above all, keep thinking about new projects and ventures. You are smart and creative so try to get out what is in it. Be careful when telling others about your plans though. Make sure your ideas cannot be stolen, but go straight to the person who you think can really do something with your plans and will reward you for it.

Friendships/love:

Dare to trust yourself. Express what is inside you, nothing more and nothing less. Do not try to present yourself as different ('better') than you are, you are already good enough on your own! Just try to stay yourself without trying to fit in with anyone else. If you dare to be yourself, you will be much more successful in friendships and relationships than if you try to imitate someone or consciously try to please someone by saying things you think the other person would like to hear. All unnecessary! You already possess an enormous (positive) attraction in yourself and this is only strengthened when you just dare to be yourself. If you are already aware of this or will soon be aware of it, make sure you are not too exuberant or too 'present' in the company of others. This can actually backfire and repel people.

Positive aspects: creative, energetic, intelligent, strong-willed, talented, communicative, independent, flexible.

Negative aspects: manipulative, cunning, sometimes dishonest, need to provoke discussions.

Opinions:

• Remain attentive to the things and people around you and respond skillfully.
• Use your experience and the knowledge you have gained to influence others (positively!).
• Improve communication between you and others, or if you already do, keep communicating in a good way instead of provoking discussions.
• Trust yourself, you can basically achieve anything you want just because of your own creativity and willpower!

 

 

2. The High Priestess as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Do not care what others think or say about you, but in turn, try not to be too quick to judge others. Focus mainly on yourself. Draw your own plan and quietly go your own way. Take your time and learn to be patient. Good ideas need time to grow and mature. There is nothing more unfortunate than trying to implement a good idea too early, causing it to fail because it was not yet the right time for it. Be patient, wait, think calmly and dare to listen to your own intuition. The little voice inside that so often whispers things to you, but which you sometimes ignore because you do not dare to trust it completely.

Pitfalls:

Do not be too patient, this could lead to doubt and inaction. Do not withdraw too much into yourself, but also dare to keep communicating with others. Try to keep both feet on the ground. Precisely because you have a lot of (inner) wisdom, there is a danger that you sometimes feel elevated above others, and that is precisely not the intention... Dreaming is allowed, but in the meantime, of course, the world goes on, so make sure you remain part of it and do not lose contact with others. Do not lose sight of which plans have a chance of success and which do not. Which plans can you implement and which are really dreams that are not actually feasible? Thinking is good, but wasting time and energy on dreams that can never come true is a waste

Career:

Stay calm, even in the workplace. Don't let yourself be rushed or manipulated but just go about your business, even if someone feels the need to give you unsolicited 'good' advice or interfere with your tasks. Stay with yourself and only do the things you feel are right and listen carefully to your feelings. Don't let them pull you or push you in a certain direction. Don't be forced into a certain position or forced to make a decision. Think things through calmly and only take a decision when you feel it is the right time. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Be patient and understanding towards others and do not give your opinion without thinking it through first. Look at everything from both sides and try to put yourself in the other person's situation. Again, listen carefully to your own intuition; how does someone around you make you feel? Does it feel positive or do you not quite trust him or her after all? Your first impression is often the right one. You can also trust your intuition in your relationship. When you feel that something is on your partner's mind, deal with it patiently and understandingly. Don't try to pull it out of him or her immediately. Let it be known that you feel something is wrong and then talk about it calmly. Strive to be helpful; this will be appreciated.

Positive aspects: wise, intuitive, calm, patient, understanding, helpful.

Negative aspects: passive, too expectant, superstitious, withdrawn, inhibited.

Opinions:

• Dare to trust your intuition, even when it tells you something you don't really want to hear!
• Respect others, even if they are less mentally developed than yourself.
• Keep working on your own spiritual development.
• When you want to achieve something or are working on a plan, wait patiently and don't force anything. The right moment will present itself when you learn to be patient.

 

 

3. The Empress as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Dare to be confident in your ideas and try to notice when the time is right to take action. Enjoy everything you do, including (especially!) love and your own creativity. Don't just keep thinking but dare to express what you think and feel. Flirt, laugh, have fun and be attractive! Take care of yourself, make yourself beautiful and show off. Show yourself and dare! Make it clear what you want, but also take enough rest. It is a shame if you cannot implement your plans because you are too tired. A good night's sleep and sufficient relaxation will do wonders. Move, exercise, walk and eat healthy and regularly! This too will work towards the success of your plans and your future.

Pitfalls:

Don't focus only on external appearances. Taking care of yourself is fine, but keep making sure the inside is as beautiful and attractive as the outside, otherwise the danger lurks: 'nice house, nobody home' and people will quickly get tired of your outer beauty. Also, try not to overreact and be assertive when necessary.

Career:

Be considerate, helpful, even if it does not benefit you. Disinterestedly doing something for someone else or offering a listening ear does you credit and will work to your advantage in the long run, both in and outside the workplace. Good contact with your colleagues can be important. Not only because it can improve the working atmosphere, but also your position at work! Maybe not immediately, but over time, people will come to appreciate your commitment and interest in others more and more. He who does good, meets good! If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others

Friendships/love:

Deeds not words. Make good use of your creative talents to simply surprise another person or settle a difference of opinion. Pay attention to your friendships and relationships and show clearly what the other person means to you. Sometimes an unexpected dinner says just a little more than just the word 'sorry'. Even without a disagreement, it is nice to surprise a dear friend or your partner with an unexpected gift, bag of sweets or home-baked cake.

Positive aspects: generous, creative, fertile, growth, loving, attractive, successful.

Negative aspects: excessive, wanting to compromise too quickly, dependent on others, hypersensitive, sometimes jealous.

Opinions:

• Dare to use your creative talents, even on impulse!
• Be loving towards others; smile at someone on the street, offer a listening ear to a friend in need.
• After hard work or long thinking, dare to reap the fruits of your efforts and... enjoy this too!

 

 

4. The Emperor as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Be honest, try to be straightforward with a sober outlook on life. Don't hide yourself behind a mask or a smile that is not really genuine. Dare to be yourself. Dare to say 'no' if you don't feel like doing something. This will prevent small irritations from getting out of hand and causing rifts in friendships and relationships. Your life lesson is to tell others what you really want (or don't want!). When you learn to say 'no', you will notice that people will no longer ask you for things you do not really want. Being clear, honest and stating your own opinion is what you need to learn in this life. This is your most important life lesson.

Pitfalls:

If you are already well on your way, daring to speak your mind clearly and let others know what you want or don't want, try to remain open to the opinions of others. Many people with birth number 4 and the Emperor as their birth tarot card sometimes show dominant traits. They like to have (and keep!) control of everything themselves, sometimes to the point of excess. This can lead to rigidity, making them less open to good advice or constructive criticism. Order, regularity and tidiness are certainly important, but try to be a little more flexible nevertheless.

Career:

Proceed with deliberation and do not be impulsive. Try to keep quiet at the right moments and only air your ideas or plans when you are sure that the person you want to discuss things with is completely trustworthy. Be down-to-earth and don't let your colleagues push you around. Learn to hide your weaknesses and try to organise both your time and tasks well. Be guided by your intellect and not your feelings. Make use of your leadership skills. If you continue to behave yourself in a way that you also expect from your colleagues, you will be able to go far in business. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Love/ Friendships:

Even in friendships and relationships, you speak up clearly and honestly. You set clear boundaries and prevent others from steamrolling over you. Try to be a little less strict or stubborn from time to time. Sometimes this attitude can make you seem cold and distant. Friendships and relationships can come to an unpleasant end because one party constantly oversteps the other's boundaries. This is not likely to happen to you. However, you do run the risk of being a bit too assertive at times. Be clear, but in a more gentle way. On the other hand, try not to be too hard on yourself. Sometimes you set the bar very high.

Positive aspects: strong, ambitious, brave, confident, independent, dynamic.

Negative aspects: bossy, vain, selfish, intolerant, stubborn, own will is law.

Opinions:

• Dare to confront problems.
• Work on your own independence.
• Think logically and stay realistic, but never lose your sense of humour and sense of romance!
• Dare to look at yourself with some self-mockery sometimes. Sometimes it is good to laugh at yourself.

 

 

5. The High Priest as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

What you need to learn in this life is that there is no shame in taking good advice from someone who may know more about something you don't know yourself. It is certainly not crazy to ask someone else for advice when you are at a loss for words. After all, two people know more than one. You should not only ask a friend or family member for good advice, but also a therapist or lawyer. The High Priest gives advice in all areas and shows you that you should certainly not be ashamed to turn to a psychologist or therapist. On the contrary, it can give you a push in the right direction. Maybe even the last push you needed to move on. If everything is going just fine in your life, the High Priest shows that it may not even be such a crazy idea to counsel others as you may have once counseled yourself.

Pitfalls:

Asking for help is good, but it is not right to remain in a dependent position. There is a danger that when you are offered good help from someone close to you or from a therapist, you will keep calling this person for advice for every little thing. Try to see someone else's help as a stepping stone, a temporary crutch, but do use the wise lessons you learn from this person to get on your own again. Independent and self-sufficient! It may also be that it is not you who is acting as a dependent, but that others are doing this to you. Beware of letting someone who gives you advice remain in the victim role and continue to use you for their purposes.

Career:

Don't just make a decision without first seeking information from others more experienced or knowledgeable than yourself. Do not hesitate to call or look up someone who you know could help you further or will be able to give good advice. Be open to good advice, be willing to learn and use the wise words of the person you consult to your advantage. Dare to enter into a long-term agreement. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Long-term cohabitation or marriage is something you will definitely feel good about. If the opportunity arises, above all, dare to opt for a traditional relationship. Nevertheless, disagreements cannot be avoided. Even in such cases, the High Priest shows that there is no shame in seeking the help of someone else. Perhaps your brother is a good mediator or you can confide in your partner's sister so that she can put in a good word to provide the first impetus for reconciliation. If necessary, enlist the help of a relationship therapist or a psychologist if you are really at a loss. Asking for help never hurts. What do you have to lose?

Positive aspects: norms and values, serious, disciplinary, loyal, willing to learn, upbringing.

Negative aspects: conservative, authoritarian, orthodox, sometimes hypocritical.

Opinions:

• Don't just be open to advice from others, but above all, dare to ask for it yourself.
• Don't be afraid to make a serious commitment
• Attaches value to set rituals and traditions
• Dare to ask for help, but do not remain in the victim role and, above all, keep working on your own independence and self-reliance.

 

 

6. The Beloved as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to make decisions with your gut instead of just your common sense. Sometimes your feelings tell you something completely different from what your reason tells you. The Beloved shows us that a choice should not be made lightly, but should be thought through very carefully. Still, it is important to back up the outcome of your thinking with your intuition. When you have given your thoughts on a particular situation and you think you have been able to make a choice, what does your heart say about this? Does it match your mind or does your gut say something else? Making choices with your feelings. Choosing what makes you happy without losing sight of the possible consequences. That is your most important life lesson.

Pitfalls:

Remember that following your intuition is very different from acting impulsively and thoughtlessly. Following your gut does not mean that you should blindly go the way that feels right at the time. Without logical thinking, nobody gets far. Logical thinking alone will not get you there either, but relying on intuition alone will not help you achieve your goals. Think carefully, weigh everything up logically and then check whether your gut is 100% behind it. Only take the plunge when your mind and gut agree.

Career:

The Beloved shows that love is very important in our lives. Not just love between two people, but especially love for the things you do! Your work is also part of that. Make sure you do not go to work reluctantly and that you experience the work atmosphere as pleasant. If this is not (yet) the case, try to find something you do enjoy. Make sure you can love your work, otherwise you will never be successful. Do nothing reluctantly, do not get stuck in something that does not give you satisfaction. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Look at your friendships and relationships in the same way as described above under 'karmic life lesson'. Don't look at everything in a logical way, but definitely let your feelings speak here too! Does it feel good to be with certain people? Do you enjoy going there or does it feel like an obligation? What does the other person add to your life? Does the love/friendship come from both sides? Has the friendship or relationship grown out of habit rather than out of love and sincerity? Would you really miss the other person if you never saw him or her again? Would you be attracted to this person if you had met him/her for the first time today? Take a look at your friends and partner in this way and you might come to some surprising conclusions.

Positive aspects: Friendly, loving, loyal, romantic, emotionally stable.

Negative aspects: indecisive, emotionally dependent, not listening to one's own intuition enough, turning away from others too often.

Opinions:

• Dare to give love, but definitely receive it too!
• If something feels good and there are no negative consequences to be expected, just do it, even if you don't know exactly why it feels good.
• Don't just consider others, you are there yourself!

 

 

7. The Sea Chariot as a tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn how to perfectly combine intuition and reason. Dare to take a risk every now and then and go straight for your goal. Never lose sight of your goal and do not let any obstacles or hurdles stop you. It is fine to take a break, as long as you keep going full speed ahead afterwards. Do not give up but show perseverance and take the shortest route. This does not have to be the fastest way! Even during a short route, you can take your time when it is better in view of the situation. When you proceed this way, you can expect great success.

Pitfalls:

Be careful not to overestimate yourself. Sometimes it happens that you think you can handle everything and bend everything and everyone to your will. Try to recognise in time if things are not going quite as you hoped or even expected. Go straight for your goal, but when you notice that things do go in a different direction, stop the Zegewagen in time and admit that maybe now is not the right time to take certain actions. Beware of impatience! There is a danger that you will sometimes run ahead of yourself with all the consequences. You really don't have to go through hell to reach your goal and runners are deadbeats anyway. Also, don't burn all your ships behind you too quickly and don't throw away old shoes before you have new ones. Clichés, but important for you to remember.

Career:

Dare to act quickly. Don't let yourself be trounced by bluffers. Compete and aim high. Do not be afraid of (more) responsibility and/or independence. However, do not be led by impatience and remain positive, polite and correct towards colleagues, business partners or clients at all times. Sometimes this card represents a preference for varied work or a job where you travel or travel a lot. Don't overdo it, don't do more than you can handle and keep listening to your body, especially when it indicates that you are in danger of going over your limits. If you take this advice to heart, you will be able to have a successful career. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply these talents in everyday life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love

A direct approach suits you. Don't spend too long fantasising about someone you remotely admire, but take action. Consider what could go right and what could go wrong. Do you have something to lose? What is the worst thing that could happen? Given your talents, the best course of action is direct confrontation. You can approach and overwhelm someone very directly and when you manage to bring this in a positive way, people simply cannot ignore you! In existing friendships and relationships, you are good at solving problems and always know how to organise something fun. Usually, your contacts are positive and if not, you say goodbye or make things work out, whatever you want. In general, you have things well in hand.

Positive aspects: strong-willed, steadfast, inquisitive, confident, ambitious, enterprising, courageous, assertive, goal-oriented.

Negative aspects: sometimes powerless, confused, emotional, impatient, difficulty finishing what you have started, lack of personal boundaries.

Opinions:

• Express your boundaries when necessary, both to yourself and to others.
• Accept it when someone says 'no'.
• Finish what you start (think carefully about the pros and cons beforehand).
• Keep yourself in mind every day what you really want to achieve.

 

 

8. The Force as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

The Force has discovered the lion's weakness, and instead of running away from him, she has tamed him. This is also directly your life lesson. Do not run away from problems, but watch your opponent calmly from a distance and try to assess his or her weakness. Never show that you are insecure or afraid, because that will make your opponent or competitor feel stronger and more powerful towards you, and that is exactly not the intention! When your opponent sees that you remain calm, unafraid and confident, he or she will automatically drop out and you will win the battle without having to fight! Nor does it matter what you do; what matters is how you do it. Do you know the saying: "He who is not strong must be smart"? If you patiently wait for your chance and then act the right way, you will be able to achieve so much more than you ever thought possible.

Pitfalls:

Don't 'make a show' of your willpower and courage. There is a danger that when you become more sure of yourself, you will carry this out too much, turning it into a puppet show that everyone can enjoy. This will actually reduce your strength! Still waters run deep, and your strength lies precisely in showing nothing and then 'striking' unexpectedly when you have discovered the other person's weak spot, after first observing him/her. Do not roar like the lion, but sneak and wait. Surprise your opponent by showing precisely nothing except intransigence. Don't overdo it, be unaccountable and neutral, but meanwhile keep your eyes wide open.

Career:

Don't let others see that you sometimes have doubts and keep certain insecurities to yourself. Wait for opportunities and then seize them with both hands. Be cool and firm and definitely do not show the back of your tongue. Make sure you always have something up your sleeve that you can surprise your manager or competing colleagues with at a moment's notice so that you can take advantage of it. Stay alert towards others. Everyone has a weakness, a certain insecurity. So do they! And when you have discovered this spot, you are immediately a lot stronger in the fight. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

The Force can teach us how to make ourselves more powerful within friendships and relationships. Sometimes this is simply necessary. Shouting and ranting usually make less of an impression than waiting patiently for the right moment and then expressing your opinion calmly but firmly. Do not let anyone around you dominate you and never show insecurity or fear. The Force also shows you that you have an enormous inner strength, which you have probably not yet discovered yourself. Sometimes it is necessary to draw precisely from this strength during difficult moments. The Force teaches you to be patient, not to be impulsive and never to lose your self-esteem. When it comes to love, the Force advises you to listen to your body above all. Dare to surrender yourself to your desires. Your relationship will benefit from this.

Positive aspects: alert, courageous, creative, proud, strong-willed, calm, intelligent.

Negative aspects: sometimes impulsive, lazy, snobby, aggressive, vain, sexually uninhibited.

Opinions:

• Be disciplined, keep yourself under control, don't let yourself be known.
• You will be successful if you can properly combine willpower, courage and patience.
• Believe in yourself and put your knowledge into action. Be strong-willed, but definitely decisive!

 

 

9. The Hermit as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Your most important life lesson is: dare to be alone! Dare to be different. Dare to go your own way, dare to say 'no', dare to distance yourself from others every now and then in order to think about what you would like to do yourself... and then do it! Sometimes being alone for a while is the only way to come to yourself. An inner quest is no luxury. Watch others from a distance instead of very close up, and you will find that observing others brings out a lot of yourself. Do you agree with them? Yes? Why? No. Why not? What would you think is the right way to act and why are you not doing it? Be yourself, even if this is 'different' from what everyone expects of you, and people don't even always respond with understanding. If you don't feel like going to a party, just say 'no'. If you don't feel like looking after the neighbour's dog, be honest. Not everyone will thank you, but you will feel a lot more comfortable!

Pitfalls:

As you withdraw more and more and choose to be alone more often, you will find that you will increasingly criticise the behaviour of others. You will increasingly disagree with your surroundings and want to make this clear to those who, in your eyes, are not doing well. This is therefore the major pitfall of the Hermit. Taking distance is fine, going on an inner journey is fine, not doing things against your will is fine, but... lecturing someone unasked is not fine. People will not appreciate this and will see you as a know-it-all. Only give advice when someone asks for it... Use the wisdom you gain by withdrawing every now and then and think about everything a lot, especially for yourself, the rest will come by itself.

Career:

Make your decisions all by yourself. Be honest with yourself and do not let yourself be manipulated by others who think they know it all better and think they know what is good for you. That is entirely up to you! Think very carefully before you decide, and take a good look at the environment where you work, or might work. Is this really what you want? Yes? Why? No? Why not? Look carefully at the environment and then at yourself and judge for yourself whether you really belong there. Do not be manipulated by people who rush you or think it is 'now or never'. A good decision is never rushed, so take your time and think about everything first, both about the job and about yourself. Above all, listen to your own intuition and have the courage to say no to a particular assignment or job if it does not suit you. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Even within friendships or a love relationship, it is good to distance yourself from time to time, especially when you have doubts. It is sometimes the only way to find out what the other person adds to your life. Is it more than you thought, or less? When you look at things (and people!) from a distance, you may suddenly be able to see everything much more clearly and notice certain things or traits about the other person that you did not see when you were in his or her company so often. Even if you notice that the other person has doubts about you, it is good to take some distance. That way, you give the other person the chance to think about your friendship or relationship and you give him/her the chance to start missing you, which may reveal that he/she does not want to lose you at all. Distancing yourself in this case works better than continuing to impose yourself with phone calls or emails. Distancing yourself can sometimes lead to you getting closer to the very people you don't want to lose! On the other hand, it can also give you clarity and lead you to get rid of certain doubts about a relationship or friendship and, after having distanced yourself a bit, you are now sure you want to put a stop to it.

Positive aspects: patience, discretion, taking time for yourself, inner wisdom, being good alone, not needing others, having enough for yourself.

Negative aspects: shy, introverted, isolation, lonely, difficulty getting along with others, feeling elevated above others when more wisdom is gained.

Opinions:

• Keep seeing the positive in others. Everyone possesses less good qualities, but... everyone also possesses good qualities!
• Pull yourself back every now and then and take an inner journey. Find the answers you are looking for not outside, but inside yourself.
• Clear up any difficulties before continuing on your life path, and also look at what your own role is in the problems that are currently still there. How did it come to this and how can you resolve it?
• Meditate!

 

 

10. Wheel of Fortune as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Don't wait for fate to bring something good your way, but take matters into your own hands! Don't let success depend on 'chance', but work towards it yourself! Sometimes you can go round and round in the same circle and still make the same mistakes over and over again. Learn from this, take a risk every now and then and determine your own fate! Do not wait, do not think: this is how it is. Do not resign yourself to 'fate', but determine your own fate, because it is possible! Wake up and take action yourself!

Pitfalls:

Beware of pessimism. You may not realise that you yourself are partly responsible for your own 'fate'. If you always look for someone else to blame and never take an honest look at yourself, nothing will ever change. Shrugging your shoulders and accepting the situation is not the way forward, nor is always blaming others. Look at yourself, turn the wheel of fortune the other way and decide your own fate. Sometimes you are tempted to wait and see what 'fate' will bring you, but that is the longest way to success, because in this way you put your life in the hands of others in the hope of a piece of luck that will probably take a long time to come. Or maybe it will never come at all... Look at the Wheel of Fortune on the chart and remember that it is pointless to keep you going round and round the same way year after year. Dare to jump off the wheel at the right time!

Career:

You find yourself in a vicious circle and somehow keep getting 'stuck' in the same position over and over again. The best advice I can give you here is: break your old pattern, break the rut and try new ideas! If necessary, take a course that could take you forward, ask for a meeting with your manager or discuss certain things with your colleagues. If necessary, look out for another job if you are no longer enjoying yourself at work. Wheel of Fortune usually represents accepting things 'because that's the way they are' with the idea that the situation cannot be changed. Nothing could be further from the truth. 'Fate' does not determine how you arrange your life, you do! If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Don't make your heart a murder pit! So often, friends or lovers are afraid to tell each other what they don't like about the other person. The irritations mount, until eventually the bomb bursts. During a trivial disagreement, the whole pile of misery is then thrown out at once and one accusation follows another. As soon as you don't like something about the other person, bring it up in a calm manner. (And not during a disagreement or argument!) Talking about it together is better than taking your frustrations about the person in question to a third party, because this will not solve the problem. Should this honest conversation mean the end of the friendship or relationship, remember that this may be better than continuing for another ten years with all the annoyances and irritations that cannot be expressed ...

What is very important: also look at your own behaviour and way of thinking! Dare to be honest with and about yourself, and also dare to admit your own mistakes during your conversation with the other person.

Positive aspects: is often lucky, learns to understand their own role in life, has an eye for unexpected opportunities, is open to progress.

Negative aspects: sometimes tends to adopt a wait-and-see attitude, would rather wait for opportunities than create them himself, lots of ups and downs, things either go very well or very badly.

Opinions:

• Keep your promises and do not promise more than you can deliver.
• Dare to break the rut yourself.
• Learn from your mistakes
• Stop walking around 'in a circle'. This way, you will never move forward.

Remark:

To birth chart 10: the Wheel of Fortune, belongs the second birth chart 1: the Magician. The Magician shows you what qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn to be more patient, resign yourself to certain situations and gain more insight.

 

 

11. The Justice as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

A very important life lesson to learn in this life is: try not to ask yourself every time an unpleasant event occurs, "Why is this happening to me?" Everyone is presented with the lessons they need to learn, and every event takes place for a reason. Try to draw a lesson from every less enjoyable or even unpleasant event. Why did this happen? What was your own part in this? What lesson can you learn from this? Chances are that if you learn your lessons smoothly, you will face fewer and fewer setbacks. But if you remain stubborn and unwilling to learn or see your lessons, you will encounter the same setbacks or annoying people (relationships, colleagues, friendships, etc.) over and over again. Just until you do learn your lesson....

Do everything by your gut, say 'no' to people you would rather not have contact with, don't do things against your will, don't number yourself out completely in relationships and friendships, etc. Do what your feelings tell you to do! When doing so, always listen to the voice of justice, symbolised by the sword of Justice. You are asked something and out of politeness you say, "Yes, I will." Then listen to the voice of your intuition, your conscience: is this really what you want? No. In fact, you don't feel like it at all. Then judge and still say you don't actually feel like it.

Don't make up excuses like: "I don't have time", but honestly say that you don't really feel like doing this at all. Otherwise, next time you will be asked to do the same job again. If you dare to say "no", you will have learned your lesson and people will not bother you again with these kinds of questions. And you will not be dreading something you have to do days in advance, but which you do not need. This lesson also applies to relationships, work and basically anything you can think of. Because why do the things that happen to you 'happen' to you? Because you allow them to!

Pitfalls:

If you are not prepared to learn certain life lessons, there is a chance that you will suffer setback after setback and you will keep blaming others instead of yourself. Life's lessons (including setbacks and unpleasant incidents) will continue to haunt you and you will feel increasingly sorry for yourself: "Why is this happening to me again?". You will become bitter and take out feelings of discontent on people around you. People who are not to blame... Everyone gets what he or she deserves. If you try to accept this and learn from it, you will soon notice a positive change in your life!

Career:

Do not allow yourself to be pushed or manipulated. Weigh up all the pros and cons and think carefully about what you want yourself. Not what someone else wants from you! Do not look at the situation from one side only, but from different angles and take your time. Make important decisions based on your feelings and then let your conscience judge them. If feelings and conscience agree, you can give your answer. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Be honest. If you don't like something, dare to be straightforward and share your feelings of displeasure with the person in question, but...don't dump a bucket of blame on him or her! Above all, do not forget your own part in this and admit your own mistakes where necessary, otherwise it will be a very short conversation and arguments will be inevitable! Honesty lasts the longest and will eventually bring more appreciation and maybe even a solution. Of course, there is a chance that your remark will mean the end of the relationship, but even then you can ask yourself the question: "Maybe it's for the best? Isn't this what I've been thinking about for a while myself?" Do not accuse the other of being short-sighted or stubborn, but resign yourself to the fact that you no longer need each other. You probably had a lot to learn from each other, but now it is time to meet other people and make new contacts.

Positive aspects: responsible for own actions, honest, rational, able to make good decisions, ability to bring balance to own life.

Negative aspects: unjust, indecisive, perpetually 'weighing things up', unbalanced.

Opinions:

• Bring balance into your life. Get things that are currently out of balance back into balance. You have the qualities to work on this yourself and create balance in your life.
• Think carefully before making a decision. Look at the scales of Justice and use them to weigh everything against each other! What do you want and what do you definitely not want (anymore)!
• Learn to accept that everything that comes your way is necessary to learn a certain lesson. However unfair it may seem to you, learn to recognise the lessons and learn from them so that you are not presented with this lesson again at another time.

Remark:

To birth card 11: Justice, the second birth card is 2: High Priestess. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use in learning the lessons presented to you in this life and in making the right decisions. Read the description of birth chart 2: the High Priestess carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

12. The Hanged as a tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to conserve your strength and be patient. Look at the Hanged man on the map. He is hanging upside down, but makes no effort to break free. He remains calm, because he knows that if he were to twist himself into all sorts of twists and turns to try to get loose, it will probably be to no avail and he will only get tired. He takes advantage of this temporary lull to think carefully. Meanwhile, he waits for a passer-by to untie him. This is your life lesson: learn to be patient and conserve your energy when you are in trouble. Do not take any action to improve the situation as this could only backfire. Try to look at the problems from a different angle and wait for a good opportunity to present itself automatically or for help to be offered. Don't tire yourself unnecessarily, but stay calm and think. When you learn to think this way, a big (positive) turnaround in your life will happen.

Pitfalls:

The Hanged Man also shows what could happen if you do not take the above advice to heart. By acting impatiently anyway, and still trying to forcefully improve certain situations, you will lose courage when it turns out, for the umpteenth time, that this has backfired. You will hang your head and probably lose hope and courage. This may even lead to depression.

Career:

Don't be rushed. When you are asked for something, feel free to say that it is not convenient at the moment, that you are busy with something else. Dare to say no when you really have enough work to do. Work and/or time pressure can sometimes cause you to make hasty decisions or take on too much work and make mistakes. You really should not always be the one to take care of a solution when there are problems in the business or a shortage of staff. Feel free to step away from your work every now and then and don't let yourself be taken for granted. Working yourself over the head has never made anyone better.

Again, why put yourself in impossible positions when it probably won't do any good anyway? No matter how hard you work, it will never be good enough in other people's eyes, so it is better to think of yourself every now and then. If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Don't always try to improve your relationships in every possible way. Let another person make a little effort too. Feel free to wait until the other person contacts you or settles an argument or disagreement. Usually you tend to get rid of a disagreement immediately, but sometimes it is also quite good to give the other person (and of course yourself!) some time to think about the situation or the relationship. This applies not only to love relationships, but also to friendships. In doing so, don't overlook yourself either. What could or should you change about yourself to improve certain relationships? Why is it that all your attempts to improve the relationship have produced little or no results so far?

Positive aspects: intuitive skills, willing to self-sacrifice, selfless.

Negative aspects: sometimes impressionable, not wanting to make decisions, seeing themselves as victims.

Opinions:

• Don't blow with all the winds to meet all expectations, you are doing yourself short.
• Learn to be patient and use a temporary standstill or respite to think about how things could be different instead of frantically looking for solutions immediately.
• Don't always pull everything towards you, but take a rest too.

Remark:

To birth card 12: the Hanged One, belongs the second birth card 3: the Empress. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn to be more patient, resign yourself to certain situations and gain more insight. Read the description of birth chart 3: Empress carefully, and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

13. Death as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to let go of the old! You often find it hard to let go of the past, clinging to something that should have long since disappeared from your life. This may be a relationship that has long since bled to death, a friendship with someone you no longer have anything in common with, an unpleasant job that no longer offers you any challenge or pleasure, etc. You cling to what you have because you are afraid of what is to come. But in this way, you deprive yourself of any chance to move forward in any field. Dare to let go and be open to new things and new people. Shut out the past! You are selling yourself short if you keep clinging to things that have long since ceased to be good for you and your development!

Pitfalls:

The danger is that - if you continue to resist closing certain periods of your life against your better judgment - you will cause yourself more grief and pain than is necessary. Death indicates that it is really necessary to close the past. If you desperately keep trying to hold on to everything, the inevitable goodbye (which will come anyway, one way or the other) will hurt you many times more than when you realise it is time to move on and you yourself close the period or end the relationship, or let go of the one who broke up with you. Consider what you gain by forcibly holding on to something or someone when you know in your heart that this is wrong. Will this make you happier than eventually letting go completely and being open to (fun!) new events and contacts?

Career:

Do not stay committed to a company or person when you know it will no longer be of any use. Be it a reorganisation within the company, a new director with other plans, the expiry of a contract, an unpleasant working atmosphere, etc. Draw your own plan, say goodbye and look for something new that makes you feel more comfortable! Dare to take the plunge, because tell yourself: what have you got to lose? If you were really enjoying yourself so much, these thoughts of leaving wouldn't even cross your mind, so deep down you already know (intuitively!) that it's time to look out for something else. Do not frantically try to improve the work atmosphere, change your employer's mind when you have already tried this countless times, or take other actions to give your job the new impetus you need to enjoy doing your job again. Look for something else and dare to say goodbye! Your courage in this will certainly be rewarded. If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

In friendships and relationships too, let go if a particular friendship or relationship no longer gives you a sense of fulfilment. Be honest with yourself: do you look forward to visiting someone instead of looking forward to the visit? Has it become an obligation instead of spontaneity? Why do you keep this contact? Is it familiar, has it 'just grown that way' or would you actually rather get rid of it? And what about your relationship? What does the other person add to your life? Is it nice to be together, or can you barely hold a conversation, have nothing (anymore) in common and each goes their own way? Review your contacts carefully and see who you would not like to miss as a friend, but certainly also who has nothing more to offer you emotionally and vice versa. Then remember: when one door closes, another opens. For every 'friend' you say goodbye to, another one takes its place. Perhaps someone who adds much more to your life than the one you now keep visiting out of pity or a sense of duty because you have known each other for so long....

Positive aspects: improvement, liberation, holding on, learning to be open to the new, experiencing (learning) change as positive.

Negative aspects: unable to let go, clinging frenetically to the old, afraid of change, obsessive, resentful, feeling not understood.

Opinions:

• Learn to understand why certain relationships or contacts end, even if you feel you are not ready for this yet. Be very honest with yourself about this: wasn't this coming for a long time and did you just not want to see it? Accept the end when it comes and remember that something else (better?) can take its place. You will recognise this new beginning sooner if you are open to it than if you try to hold on to what is slowly slipping between your fingers.
• Don't be afraid of new events and new contacts; even saying goodbye and starting again promotes your (spiritual) growth!
• All of life consists of endings and beginnings, one cannot exist without the other. Saying goodbye is part of it. Learn to understand and accept it. If you understand the value of saying goodbye, you will find that, over time, you will find it less and less difficult to close one period and be open to the new.

Remark:

To birth card 13: Death, belongs the second birth card 4: Emperor. This card represents the qualities and talents that you also possess and that you can use to put things in better perspective, which may make saying goodbye a little easier for you. Read the description of birth chart 4: the Emperor, carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

14. The Moderation as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to be content with everything you have, both in terms of health and material things, but also in terms of talents and aptitudes, e.g. making music, painting, studying, etc. Don't focus on what everyone else seems to have, but look at what you have and be happy with it! Count what you have, not what you lack! Try to create a certain peace in your life by doing everything in moderation. Don't waste strength by working or studying late into the night. Do not waste energy by focusing on several things at once, but try to specialise in one, at most two things, and focus all your attention on this. The greater your chances of success in the end.

Pitfalls:

Be happy with what you have, but again, don't be too quickly satisfied, because stagnation is regression! Try to keep working patiently on your project and don't get irritated if some progress or success takes longer than you hoped. Try to match your desires with the talents you possess. If you are good at writing stories, don't spend unnecessary time on a clothing sewing course, and if you are good at sculpting, don't waste your time and energy on singing lessons. If you align your goals with your own abilities, everything will go a lot easier for you, which means you will enjoy your work more and expect success sooner. The danger of Moderation is that, when you have aligned your abilities and desires, you will be too quickly satisfied with the result and your attention will slacken, so that the end result will not be as good as it could have been! If you do manage to combine talent and work well, stay focused on your work and don't get too comfortable. Stay in balance!

Career:

Be patient and work on your career step by step; it does not all have to happen in one week. Try to create peace and balance for yourself in the working environment too, and dare to make longer-term plans. Rome was not built in a day either. "Everything in moderation", says Moderation, and that also applies to work and ambitions. Slow down, don't do more than you can handle and keep making sure your body and mind are in balance. Don't waste energy, strength, time or money. If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

"Everything in moderation", says Moderation, and that certainly applies to friendships and relationships. It is better to have a handful of really good friends than a whole bevy of superficial acquaintances. Rather pay attention to the friends you are sure you can trust and that they will always be there for you when you need someone, than having endless phone conversations with a vague acquaintance who only uses you as a "talking shop" and who otherwise cares little about you as a person. Do not waste time and energy, even on people who are not actually worth your time and energy, but know who your true friends are and keep the superficial contacts themselves as superficial as possible. In love, it is not much different. Spend time and energy on a partner who actually deserves it and not one who spends little time on you and more or less goes his own way within the relationship without considering you. You should really just end this kind of relationship, waste of your energy!

Positive aspects: moderation, taking the golden mean, restoring oneself, discretion, peaceful, quiet, living in harmony, good health: (self-)healing, being able to compromise.

Negative aspects: need for balance, physically, mentally and financially.

Opinions:

• Live frugally and don't waste energy, power and money unnecessarily, and get enough rest!
• Be content with everything you have. Contentment and not being blinded by other people's possessions can bring you success and wealth sooner than you ever expected without realising it now. Contentment will always be rewarded; greed and jealousy will not!
• If you listen to your body, eat healthily and drink enough (water), you will find that you will continue to feel very good in your skin and heal and recover quickly after illness.

Remark:

To birth chart 14: the Moderation, belongs the second birth chart 5: the High Priest (the Hierophant). This card represents the qualities and talents that you also possess and that you can use to regain your balance and create more peace in your life. Read the description of birth chart 5: the High Priest carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

15. The Devil as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Don't blame others for your own thoughts and feelings that put you off yourself. Everyone has good and not-so-good sides, that's human. Dare to listen to the voice inside you that says it is okay to be selfish, to be addicted to cigarettes, alcohol or other stimulants. The voice that says it's okay to be impatient and intolerant, because... aren't we all! The voice that says you 'should' have sex every day. Or that you 'should' computer or 'should' watch TV. Are you feeling fine with all these 'earthly pleasures' and not hurting anyone by doing so? Fine!

But... what does the voice say about you hanging out with certain people who are a bad influence on you, and... you allow this yourself? What does the voice say about the fact that you allow yourself to be dominated and bossed around by your partner, and you allow this yourself? Or about the fact that you still feel guilty about that one act and you cannot (or will not?) forgive yourself? And about your addiction that may be spiralling out of control and is in the process of controlling your life? (Or already controlling it!)

Your life lesson is that you make your own choices and that you cannot hold anyone responsible for them but yourself! Even if you are dominated by your partner, your father, mother, or anyone else, because you are the one who allows others to treat you this way. Try to detach yourself from people around you who have a bad influence on you, who force you into certain actions, who want to have control over you and your life in an unhealthy way. Also try to detach yourself from addictions that affect your life negatively.

Free yourself, you are master of your own mind!

Pitfalls:

Having the Devil confront you with your dependence on certain people or certain substances can cause you to feel a sense of shame, resulting in denial and ostrich politics. You know that someone completely controls your life, that the thought of something or someone completely controls your life or that you cannot live without certain drugs, alcohol, or whatever. Someone is possessive, jealous (or is it you?) or influences your life in such a way that you can hardly function independently and feel your freedom is curtailed, whether physically or mentally (or both!). It is bad enough to do something about it so that you feel free again. But don't run away from it, dare to confront your own 'Devil', seek help if necessary and free yourself from it!

Career:

Don't be too greedy. Do not accept proposals from people you hardly know or whom you know cannot really be trusted. Some people's promises will fuel your selfishness and make you overeager to say yes, which is not good for you or your career at all. Do not surround yourself with people who only want more. These people only think of themselves first and foremost anyway, presenting you with a 'sausage' that you will never get, or only a small part of it, so that others can really line their pockets. Watch out for individuals who are not the ones they outwardly show. Lies, deceit and dishonesty lurk. Keep your eyes peeled and don't let them pull an ear on you. If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Look at your relationship and/or friendships from a different angle. There are certain people who find it necessary to 'grow' themselves at your expense. They try to dominate you, exert control over you and your life, perhaps even 'own' you. In this way, you will never be able to become truly mature and independent, because... you yourself allow this person(s) to deal with you in this way. Why do you tolerate this condescending, even oppressive behaviour? Are you afraid that the person behaving this way towards you will turn their back on you if you were to say something about it? And tell me honestly: might it not be best to say goodbye to someone who treats you like this? Who seems to have no respect for you at all? Are you aware that you yourself choose this control, oppression or possessiveness? What is stopping you from redeeming yourself? Better alone than with a 'Devil' around you! Talk about it, and if this does not help: let go of him or her. For your own good...

Positive aspects: change of mind, redemption from dominance or unfairness.

Negative aspects: lack of self-confidence, despair, acceptance of limitations and 'imprisonment', doubt, materialism, greed, jealousy, dishonesty, lies, dependence, addiction, self-flagellation, dominance.

Opinions:

• Think about your current situation, what or who are you dependent on, or do you think you are dependent on? How do you break free from it? If you wish, ask for outside help: for example, a friend, a doctor, therapist or lawyer.
• Don't let your fears or insecurities hold you back and don't let them treat you as a possession or a puppet!
• Detach yourself from persons who think they can control your life and bring you down in a derogatory and demeaning manner. Do not allow anyone to treat you like this. Those who do not respect themselves will not get it from others!

Remark:

To birth chart 15: the Devil, belongs the second birth chart 6: the Beloved. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to detach yourself from certain people, to free yourself from a hopeless situation or from compelling thoughts. Read the description of birth card 6, the Beloved, carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) growth and learning your life lessons.

 

 

16. The Tower as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to recognise in time when a certain period is coming to an end, and be one step ahead of the goodbye! When you try, against your better judgment, to drag out what is actually already 'done', it may happen that something suddenly happens, a major setback occurs or something comes to an abrupt end at a time when you are not expecting it, to force you to say goodbye after all. Also, learn not to throw in the towel when something happens that you did not expect at all and which you experience as very unpleasant, maybe even disastrous. Chances are that afterwards you will even be relieved and glad it happened, otherwise you would never have broken away from a certain person or dared to free yourself from an unpleasant relationship or a boring job. An unexpected event, to or not to, never happens 'just like that'.

Always remember: after rain comes sunshine; I just have to get through this before the weather gets better. With such an attitude, you can overcome even the greatest disappointment. Sometimes an unexpected setback will cause you to change your mind yourself, that you suddenly get a flash of insight and take the step to put a stop to something for good.

Pitfalls:

The danger of the Tower is that saying goodbye to a certain person, job or other type of relationship may be more difficult than expected. You suddenly realise that it is better to call it quits, or you resign yourself to the fact that someone is saying goodbye to you unannounced, but at the same time a feeling of fear or uncertainty creeps up on you, because: what now? Now comes the piece that the falling people on the map show you: let it happen! Let yourself fall and be open to what comes next and be strong. Hold on and keep courage, and don't crawl back into that half burnt down tower, but take the time to rebuild first. Your foundation is more solid than you realise. Give it some time and push on now.

Career:

Even in the work sphere, dare to say goodbye to people who may have helped you get a particular job, got you a promotion or otherwise put in a good word for you. Of course you are grateful to these people, but you do not have to act as their puppet of strings for the rest of your life. You do possess qualities, otherwise you would never have got this far. Dare to trust yourself a bit more and show more initiative. On your own (i.e. without help from others), ask for a conversation or come up with a new idea. Dare to start again without hiding behind anyone else. Take the plunge and who knows, you might climb higher than you ever dreamed! If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Try to give your partner and/or friends a little more freedom of movement, otherwise saying goodbye will be hard on you. Nobody likes being claimed. No matter how much you are liked, everyone needs space: privacy, a life of their own. You will grieve yourself and your partner if you do not distance yourself a little more. Let go of the reins; it is impossible to keep someone with you by locking them 'in the Tower'. People will actually want to get away from you more that way, so you will achieve the exact opposite of what you actually want. Nobody allows themselves to be locked up voluntarily; one will jump from the Tower at an unexpected moment....

Positive aspects: sudden insight, facing the truth through an unexpected event, awakening.

Negative aspects: often experiences events as a crisis, often grieves, moments of instability.

Opinions:

• Be prepared to rebuild everything that has collapsed with a positive attitude.
• Never lose heart; some unpleasant events are sometimes necessary to eventually move forward. Sometimes an unexpected break-up afterwards is the best thing that could ever happen to you, because otherwise you would have missed out on a lot of good things.
• Accept every goodbye, even if it comes at a totally unexpected time and you don't think you are ready for it. Let it happen and consider that maybe this is the best thing for you after all, because otherwise you would never have had the courage to start over yourself.

Remark:

To birth chart 16: the Tower, belongs the second birth chart 7: the Sea Chariot. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn to accept unexpected setbacks, keep courage and hope, and stay positive for your future. Read the description under birth chart 7: the Sea Chariot carefully and take to heart the advice useful for your (spiritual) growth and learning your life lessons.

 

 

17. The Star as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to be selfless in life. Try to recognise that giving is often more fun than receiving. Do not be calculating when you give and do not assume that the next time you give something you will get something back from the person you gave it to. Life is not a barter, you will learn that when you give something away and do not get something back immediately from the person you gave something to, you can still have a good feeling! Because why do you give? To get something in return or because it gives you a sense of satisfaction? In the latter case, it is then not at all important whether you get something back or not, is it? Selfless people are always rewarded, and you will find that if you are generous and loving in life, sooner or later all your dreams will come true by themselves. Believe in yourself, in your dreams. Everything you give will automatically come back to you at some point. Perhaps it will not come from those you have given something to yourself, but everyone will get what is due to him or her....Whether it comes from or not makes no difference.

Pitfalls:

If you keep giving away everything: love, money, possessions, help, understanding, etc., there is a danger that your precious energy will be wasted on persons who want to take advantage of you, who want to abuse your goodness. Giving is good, but not when you do so to persons who do not deserve your goodness (who are just too lazy to work, for example) or who use your donations to buy things from it at the expense of health (e.g. drink or drugs). In that case, your gifts end up in the wrong place and nobody benefits from your generosity. Keep using your common sense and before you give something away, consider whether your gift is really useful, and don't let others take advantage of you! Often, giving gives the most satisfaction when you do it to people who are not asking for it themselves.

Career:

Believe in your plans and your dreams, and do your best to carry out your plans as much as possible, because with the Star as birth number card, your plans have a very high chance of success! Seize all opportunities and don't throw away opportunities! Dare to invest, dare to take a risk, but be aware in advance that your investment may also not lead to the desired result. Yet, in the long run, you will get what is due to you if you do not act greedy. Do you want to do something for a living that may not bring in a lot of money, but will give you a lot of pleasure? Just do it! Nothing is worse than a high-paying job that you have to drag yourself reluctantly to every day... If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

'Give and take', it is a well-known saying often used when talking about relationships and friendships. And it is true. A relationship or friendship continues to work best when give and take are well balanced with each other. If all you do is take, your partner or friend will soon tire of this. Nobody likes to put energy into someone who constantly shuts himself off. This way, giving is pointless, it does not promote the relationship and only eats up energy. If you block your feelings for the other person, you can expect the same from the other person. Nobody keeps trying forever! If you cannot open yourself up to someone, you will never succeed in building a valuable friendship or loving relationship... If, on the other hand, you open yourself up completely, are warm, understanding and generous, the other person will be the same towards you.

Positive aspects: selfless, achieving ideals, loving, successful, open, hopeful, confident!

Negative aspects: none!

Opinions:

• Use your knowledge to teach others what you know. Pass on everything you receive, including love, hospitality and understanding, and rise above envious people, dishonesty and gossip.
• Have faith in your future. Very likely, your dreams will come true and you will be able to enjoy what you are currently working on realising far into the future.
• Be generous and give selflessly, but not to individuals who take advantage of your kindness and do nothing themselves to improve their position.

Remark:

To birth card 17: the Star, belongs the second birth card 8: the Power. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn how much satisfaction selfless giving can bring, if to the right people! And how you can achieve anything by keeping hope and following your feelings. Read the description of birth chart 8: the Force, carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

18. The Moon as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to listen better to the voice inside yourself: your own intuition. Also learn to understand what your dreams are trying to tell you. Some dreams contain messages, but you need to learn to recognise them as such. When you learn to listen to your intuition, understand visions and are open to spontaneous inspirations, you will effortlessly find your way in the dark, lit only by the glow of the moon, and walk without fear. After all, you will be warned in time by your inner voice when danger threatens.

What is especially important is that you learn to process unpleasant events from your past (a difficult childhood, the loss of a loved one, a serious accident, a violent incident, etc.) instead of constantly hiding them away, otherwise you will not make any progress. This may well be one of your most important life lessons: to process old hurts instead of pushing them away, confronting them again and again in your dreams. And disrupting or even blocking your intuition. You should also not avoid certain fears. Fighting is better than fleeing, otherwise you will never get rid of them!

Pitfalls:

When you open yourself up to the nocturnal world: the world of visions, inspirations, prophetic dreams, spirituality, the unknown and the mysterious, there is a danger of losing touch with reality. You may get confused by all the impressions you get, everything you feel and think you feel, resulting in lability and/or psychological problems. Don't let the games your own subconscious mind can sometimes play with you when you get carried away by your dreams throw you off track. Make sure you do not take seriously everything you can remember after waking up, but only the actual messages. It takes mental stability and strength to find the right balance between our dream world and reality. What is real, what is not, what is a vision and what is a delusion? What is a message from the cosmos, what is a real dream? What is intuition and what is just fear?

Career:

If you do not know what you want, do not worry about it and take the time to think about it. Everyone has doubts about their work or education, and a short respite to relax and/or be creative can help you get back on track. Do not try to fulfil your tasks in a forced or reluctant manner, but take the time to sort things out and listen to your intuition. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

In friendships and relationships, the Moon teaches us that it is very important to resolve old issues before we can move on. Insecurities and/or fears that have arisen in the past due to certain experiences can cause a hindrance within friendships and relationships. The Moon advises you to stop putting away or running away from these deep-seated insecurities and/or fears, but to accept them and really process them. If you cannot handle this on your own, seek help! It is also important to follow your feelings when it comes to friendships and relationships. As the Moon is often associated with dishonesty, you may find that you are easily fooled by some people. You may not dare to face reality or, on the contrary, be afraid of being too backward. Remember that past experiences can have a huge impact on our attitude towards those around us. Perhaps you yourself are the one who is not completely honest because you may be afraid of how people might look at you when they know the truth? True friendship and true love conquers all, never forget that.

Positive aspects: sensitive, intuitive, emotional, creative, great imagination, mysterious, sometimes predictive dreams.

Negative aspects: anxiety, doubt, depression, phobias, unprocessed grief, deluding oneself, hypersensitive, irritable, overactive, living in a dream world.

Opinions:

• Many fears are based on past experiences. Deal with your old sadness, go to therapy if necessary, but give it a place and don't constantly put it away. Soon the fear will have become so big or the sadness so deep that you won't be able to reach it yourself. This way, it will continue to grow and fester deep in your subconscious, and remain a problem for the rest of your life. In this way, it blocks both your own functioning and your friendships and/or relationships.
• Keep both feet on the ground and don't get carried away by your own imagination. Don't look for a message or omen behind everything you dream, but stay realistic. Intuitive is different from floaty.
• Listen to your intuition and back off if you really feel that something or someone cannot be trusted.

Remark:

To birth chart 18: the Moon belongs the second birth chart 9: the Hermit (Hermit). This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn to overcome your fears or cope with your grief. The Hermit shows you how best to deal with your own intuition. Read the description of birth chart 9: the Hermit, carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

19. The Sun as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Learn to stay positive, be optimistic, even if things are sometimes tough. Positive thoughts also attract positivity, so the more positive you are in life, the more positive events you will encounter in your path. Dare to have faith not only in the future, but also in yourself! Enjoy life and believe that everything will work out. Take initiatives and pursue your goal. The child on the card also represents your own inner child. Open up and trust the way children do so well.

Pitfalls:

Being confident, staying optimistic and enthusiastic is not the same as trusting everyone blindly, being naive and acting impulsively. Do keep using your common sense and don't just dive into everything without thinking first. Not everything will come to you 'just like that', of course. If you have learned to think positively and have faith in the future, there is a danger of becoming complacent and assuming that everything will work itself out. Please do not sit idly 'positive thinking' waiting for something nice to cross your path, but keep working on this yourself. Laziness and laziness are never rewarded.

Career:

Be the sunshine at work. Not in an exaggerated way, of course, but make sure you stand out because of your tidy and enthusiastic nature. This might get you further than someone with a negative attitude and a bundle of papers in their pocket! Enthusiasm and positive thinking can also help you further than you realise at work. Maybe not in the short term, but if you are patient and hopeful, and wait for a good opportunity in the meantime, you could go far even without a diploma! Just let the sun (your sun!) shine, and everything around you will naturally start to grow and blossom!

Friendships/love:

Radiate warmth, and you will receive warmth. Radiate positivity, and you will meet positive-minded people. Be enthusiastic and your relationship will be one in which joy and fun will play a major role. An optimistic person will attract persons with the same attitude. If not, one will probably need you to cheer him or her up. This is fine, of course, as long as he or she does not constantly drain your energy. Cheering someone up or giving a pep talk a few times is fine, but acting as a walking energy company every week is disastrous for your own health, so do guard your limits! Even in friendships or relationships, the sun sometimes has to give way to the moon, but... after that there is always another sunrise. If you stay positive and optimistic even in your relationships with others, you will have a nice life with nice people around you who love you for your openness, trust, enthusiasm and your warm personality.

Positive aspects: candid, creative, confident, optimistic, content, energetic, spontaneous, warm, enthusiastic.

Negative aspects: waste of energy, too good of faith.

Opinions:

• You possess a lot of strength and energy, enabling you to realise your most beautiful dreams. Believe in your own ability, in the positivity you exude and attract, and pursue your goal! With patience and good hope, you will go a long way!
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity and spontaneity make a person attractive. Unfortunately, even for people who do not possess these qualities themselves and see you as a 'source' to refuel themselves with. Beware of being drained by pessimistic and negative-minded people every time, because then your beautiful full rays of sunshine will quickly turn into a skinny sun that needs a lot of rest in order to regain a bit of growth itself.
• Success and prosperity are your portion and you owe this mostly to yourself. Your own way of thinking and your own positive attitude have brought you this far, but... stay grateful for everything you have and keep working to maintain it all. Standing still is going backwards and laziness is punished. Nothing can be taken for granted...

Remark:

To birth card 19: the Sun, belongs the second birth card 10: the Wheel of Fortune, and... actually also card 1: the Magician. These cards represent the traits and talents you also possess, which you can use to learn how to keep thinking positively above all, how to realise your dreams and control your own destiny. Read the descriptions of birth number card 10: the Wheel of Fortune and birth card 1: the Magician carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

 

20. The Judgement as a tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Dare to be open and honest with those you work with or live with. It does no one any good if you bottle up your annoyances or dissatisfactions, especially yourself. Do not act, but be frank and stop avoiding confrontation. When there is no communication within a relationship, the family, friendships or between colleagues, the relationship or collaboration is doomed to fail. Don't be afraid of being laughed at or rejected. Someone who dares to express their feelings and say honestly what they think is more likely to be appreciated and respected, and often they will actually be grateful that you threw the ball up because they did not dare to do so themselves. With the beginnings of a good conversation, nine out of 10 problems can be solved and your rapport with others will improve significantly. Contact will be revived and you will be freed from a situation of misunderstanding and uncertainty. Be clear and follow your feelings in doing so.

Pitfalls:

Being open and honest is not the same as having lots of superficial acquaintances and making lots of visits. You may feel that you open up and are honest about your thoughts and feelings, but in fact you talk small talk, occasionally give your opinion on something and easily make contact with strangers because you pretend to be so open and accessible. You play a role and wear a mask... What you actually do is talk about everything and give your opinion on TV programmes and politics, but meanwhile you don't say anything about your real feelings, fears, insecurities or doubts. Many people talk busily about the experiences and problems of others in order to divert attention from themselves. You may express your opinions honestly, but this is different from opening up and truly communicating. Towards strangers this is of course not a bad thing, you don't have to throw your whole life on the table during every random conversation, but with people closer to you, a good (and honest!) conversation from time to time is really not a luxury!

Career:

Be honest, open and be clear about what you want and expect from your colleagues. Express your ideas and, above all, be yourself. There is no need to pretend to be better than you are, because sooner or later you will be found out and no one will take you seriously. Don't hold back, don't tell white lies and don't settle for unclear answers from colleagues. After all, you yourself are not unclear about your ideas and expectations; so you don't have to accept this from others either. Give your opinion honestly when asked and then also ask others directly what they think. This way, you can simply communicate with each other calmly and the cooperation and atmosphere will improve significantly. If you are not (currently) working, try to apply the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Again, the best way to deal with your partner, friends and family is to be clear, open and honest! Calmly ask the other person what is wrong if you feel something is between you. Dare to start a conversation. Dare to confront. It is better to get a negative answer than to be left in uncertainty even longer. This is the only way to clear up misunderstandings or settle arguments. Feel free to show that you like someone, otherwise you will never find out how the other person feels about you. Do you have a big secret for your partner and are afraid to tell it because you fear he/she will end the relationship then? Out with it! Your partner probably finds the fact that you are hiding something much worse than what you are hiding from him or her. And should your secret still leak out after years, it is much more likely to lead to a final break-up. The trust will be forever betrayed. Openness, honesty and good communication are indispensable if you want a relationship to (continue to) work well. Do not, ever, judge someone without first hearing their side of the story!

Positive aspects: is open to change, is good at overcoming obstacles, is able to forgive, can free itself.

Negative aspects: shame, guilt, not daring to confront.

Opinions:

• Be honest about what you are thinking and feeling, and talk about it with the person to whom these feelings and thoughts apply. This is the only way to end uncertainty and clear up misunderstandings.
• Clear up old problems first to move on. Confess long-held secrets to your partner or friend and start with a clean slate. You will not be judged, but rather appreciated more as a friend for your honesty.
• Be clear about what you want or expect. Others cannot read your mind! The only way to create a good working atmosphere or maintain a good friendship or relationship is to communicate and dare to talk about your feelings. Superficiality and lack of clarity are fatal to good communication and create irritations that can lead to major disagreements.

Remark:

To birth card 20: the Judgement, belongs the second birth card 2: the High Priestess. This card represents the qualities and talents that you also possess and that you can use in learning to open up to others and in learning to communicate better and follow your feelings. Carefully read the description under birth chart 2: the High Priestess, and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) growth and learning your life lessons.

 

 

21. The World as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

It really is possible to overcome your fear and uncertainty, cope with your grief and solve your problems, provided you keep believing! Keep heeding the voice inside you that encourages you and keep trusting in a better future. Everyone encounters obstacles on their life path, but the question is: what do you do with them? Do you continue to suffer setbacks or do you fight to get back on top? Are you pessimistic or do you remain positive in all circumstances? The more negative you think, the more negative events you will encounter in your life path. On the other hand, if you think positively, you will find that you will attract more positivity! Believe in your dreams, believe in yourself! Detach yourself from people who restrict you and don't get stuck in a victim role or in work you no longer enjoy doing. Dare to take risks, dare to free yourself, look further instead of looking back and you will see that you can basically achieve anything you want, as long as you dare to close periods every now and then!

Pitfalls:

Try to respect others and don't force anything on people that they don't want or are just not ready for (yet). You yourself hate know-it-alls, so don't be one yourself! There will always be differences in development among all people and that's a good thing, because what would the world look like if everyone behaved exactly like you? If everyone thought the same way as you? Remember that everyone has their positive as well as their negative sides... including you! Pride comes before a fall, and even if you are so ambitious, intelligent, strong and shrewd, you will still be stupid because you constantly feel yourself superior to others. You loathe 'stupid' people, but in doing so you make yourself one of them...

Career:

Anything is possible... as long as you want it! You can reach the world, so to speak, if you keep thinking positively and keep believing in your own abilities. Do not turn obstacles into permanent barriers, but work through them one by one. You can always resign yourself to opposition, but not before you have really tried to solve the problem. Willing is able! Be optimistic and confident: thought power is one of the strongest forces there is and with positive thought power you can do much more than you may realise at the moment. You can also learn from setbacks, so see every obstacle that comes your way as a lesson. Learn, and continue - again a little wiser - your path to success. If you are not (currently) working, try applying the above advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Relationships are good and stable when there is equality. What certainly contributes to the good development of a relationship or friendship is your willingness to learn from your mistakes, but also... from the other! The most stable relationships are those where one partner can complement the other (and vice versa). Be willing to learn from each other and accept things from each other. "Opposites attract each other" is said, but too big differences in thinking and behaviour will still rock the relationship or friendship at some point. The trick is to still find the right balance between two different people, keeping one interesting for each other. Only then will love be able to keep growing. And not just love: you yourself too! You will truly feel 'at home' with each other and be able to handle everything together.

Positive aspects: successful, wisdom, being able to close something and start something new, growth, happiness, gratitude.

Negative aspects: sometimes haughty.

Opinions:

• Although all lessons have been completed, it is still advisable to stay open to new lessons. You may have finished the most important lessons, but a person never stops learning!
• Don't force your opinion on others, even if you are sure you are right. Some people take longer to learn certain lessons than others. You can only be glad it took you less time to learn to see certain things.
• Be above slander or gossip. People don't know any better (yet) and they themselves end up suffering more from this negative attitude than you do! Everything you give comes back to you, and if you just stay positive in life, regardless of what others say about you, at least you have nothing to fear!
• Don't be upset if someone reacts differently than you expected... after all, we are not all the same.

Remark:

To birth chart 21: the World, belongs the second birth chart 3: the Empress. This card represents the qualities and talents that you also possess and that you can use to learn to stay positive, to believe in yourself and to be understanding towards others. Carefully read the description under birth chart 3: the Empress, and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) growth and learning your life lessons.

 

 

22. (0.) The Fool as tarot birth chart

Karmic life lesson:

Try not to cling to old familiar situations. If you never dare to take a risk, you will not make much progress. Of course, it's also not wise to just go ahead thoughtlessly and rashly but if you are keen on doing something new, feel free to take a step into the unknown. The Fool encourages you to jump off the mountain with him and start something entirely new from there. The Fool listens to his dog. The dog has unfailing intuition and will warn him when danger is imminent. You too have intuition! Follow your own path and don't let others dictate to you. Break this pattern and try to go your own way more.

Pitfalls:

Once you are well on your way and dare to take a risk now and then, be careful not to go overboard. The occasional gamble or risk can turn into recklessness and debauchery. Keep thinking carefully about the steps you want to take and trust your own feelings. Don't go ahead with taking a risk if your gut tells you it is actually the wrong step or time.

Career:

You probably sometimes have doubts about your place in the company or in society. Don't let yourself be rushed into making a decision regarding a particular job or profession. In fact, sometimes it is better to keep doubting for a while rather than be forced into a particular position that you feel does not suit you well. You probably want to do something else over time anyway, but you are not yet sure what or when. Above all, keep listening to your inner voice; it can probably help you on your way better than other people who think they know it all better. Only take a step when you feel it is right! If you are not (currently) working, try applying this advice in your daily life and in your dealings with others.

Friendships/love:

Even in friendships and love relationships, enjoy your freedom. Just until you feel it is right to commit to someone. If you do not yet have this feeling, do not allow yourself to be manipulated or persuaded. Your feelings do not lie. Someone can be so pushy, if it does not feel right, it is just not the right time (or the right person!). If necessary, dare to put a point behind a certain relationship or friendship. If you continue to have doubts about a particular relationship or friendship, chances are it is time to meet new people and say goodbye to people with whom you no longer feel as connected as you used to. This doesn't have to be rigorous, but can also be done very subtly by, for example, no longer making appointments or answering his messages. Just put the contact you have doubts about on the back burner for a while to think about what you want with this friendship or relationship.

Positive aspects: enthusiastic, original, optimistic, unpredictable, spontaneous, 'different'

Negative aspects: rebellious, reckless, impulsive, indifferent, irresponsible.

Opinions:

• For once, do something no one expects.
• Know your limits.
• Dare to let go of the old if that feels right

Remark:

To birth chart 22: the Fool, belongs the second birth chart 4: the Emperor. This card represents the qualities and talents you also possess, which you can use to put things in better perspective, perhaps making it a little easier for you to find the right direction. Read the description of birth chart 4: the Emperor, carefully and take to heart the advice that is useful for your (spiritual) development and learning your life lessons.

 

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