Your bank account this week, according to your tarot card reading

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Welcome to the first week of Mercury retrograde! The planet of logistics, accounting, and communication has just begun its final turn backward, so you should be extra careful before making big financial decisions or putting off important work.

You may be tempted to make a rash move that seems profitable midweek, as retrograde Mercury joins adrenaline-fueled Mars, but resist if you can. Thinking things through carefully is more important now than taking immediate action, so be mindful of details you might overlook rather than acting impulsively.

This week's money tarot reading is packed with valuable advice that ties in closely with the cosmic landscape. Read below for the cards that have been drawn to guide you in matters of money and career during the coming week.

Card 1: What do you need to know about your finances this week?

Queen of Swords

Remember what we said earlier about thinking through your actions carefully this week? This energy is perfectly reflected by the Queen of Swords. This tarot card reminds you of the importance of balancing emotional impulses with what you know to be rationally true when it comes to your finances.

Trust yourself to distinguish an informed decision from an impulsive one. Just because something sounds exciting doesn't mean it makes logical sense to act on it.

This doesn't mean you should turn down any lucrative opportunities or ideas that may come your way this week, just because Mercury in retrograde can stir things up mentally. The Queen of Swords is confident in her intellectual prowess and values ??her thoughts highly, just as you should!

But the card also shows her hand extended forward, indicating that she is open to hearing the perspectives of others and is not rigid in her way of thinking. Accept all the information that comes to you, but be wise to extract the useful bits from the worthless ones.

Card 2: How can you feel less worried about money?

Ace of Wands

It's hard to let inspiration flow through you when you're bogged down by financial stress or worried about income, but the Ace of Wands is here to bring you a revitalized sense of enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead.

This card reminds you of the limitless nature of creativity and the power we all have to manifest our passions when we start listening to our hearts. There is no limit to how many profitable ideas or lucky opportunities can come your way, so stop thinking of your luck or visionary intuition as scarce resources. There is always room for a sudden burst of inspiration, and this week is very likely to bring one.

Whether you are about to be struck by a wonderful burst of creative energy or a spiritually fulfilling job opportunity, this card indicates that this may be a good time to practice confronting your financial fears with optimism and confidence instead of anxiety.

Smart solutions to your financial problems are materializing, and your enthusiasm for things will lead you to them. Trust in the universe, follow your passions, and allow the Ace of Wands to ignite the fire of exciting new ideas that will soothe your worries.

Card 3: What will affect your career this week?

Strength

Whatever happens at work this week, whether it's an exciting accomplishment or facing a stressful obstacle with Mercury in the background, use it as an opportunity to show your strength, confidence, and self-control.

The Strength card shows a calm woman holding a lion without using chains, weapons, or other tools other than her bare hands. This emphasizes inner strength rather than brute force and reminds you that you can handle even the most brutal work situations with grace and courage. If you are celebrating a professional success, do so with your head held high and take pride in your efforts. If you are facing career challenges, be courageous and believe that you can get the upper hand.

In the card, you will see a halo in the shape of an infinity symbol above the woman's head, symbolizing the unlimited inner strength you can use when faced with unpredictable circumstances. Believe that there is no professional problem too big, nor a mountain of work too high to climb. This week, your colleagues will admire you for your display of strength and courage.