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TAROT CARD READINGS
FOR 2004 |
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Know your year
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By Ma Prem Usha and Ma Prem
Ritambhara
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The Tarot is an
ancient meditative discipline by which one can gain access to higher
levels of consciousness. The mystical Tarot cards combine astrology,
numerology, symbology and the occult to reveal insights into the
past, present and future. The Tarot cards can be used for
divination, therapy, mirroring and counselling. A Tarot reading or
consultation can be a rewarding, strengthening and transforming
experience.
A series of
universal images represented in pictures, form a summary of all
knowledge, ancient energies, teachings and wisdom of the sages in
the Tarot cards.
There are usually
78 cards in the Tarot pack which are divided into two----- the major
and minor arcana. The major arcana cards symbolise the elements,
planets and zodiac signs. The royalty cards in each of the four
suits are the Knight, Queen, Prince and Princess and they symbolise
people, characteristics and qualities. The minor arcana are
presented in four suits from one to ten and they are Wands, Cups,
Swords, and Pentacles which express spiritual, emotional, mental and
physical energies in that order. There are special ancient layouts
that reveal different aspects in their set placements. Other
mysteries are revealed through meditative and intuitive
interpretations and readings of the Tarot Cards.
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Ma
Prem Usha is a well known, widely travelled Tarot consultant and
has been reading Tarot cards at the ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel, New
Delhi, for the last 20 years. She has been interviewed and written
about in several national and international magazines and
periodicals. She has contributed to major websites and continues to
write regular columns for leading periodicals and magazines on
various subjects like politics, fashion, health, food, spirituality,
children, men and women, giving insights, direction, prediction and
counseling.
Ma Prem Usha has been doing live shows and giving television
interviews also on national and international channels.
A sanyasin initiated by Osho 30 years ago, her clientele consists of
people from all walks of life from all over the world. She reads
cards, predicts, counsels and heals people by conducting individual
as well as group readings.
Ma
Prem Ritambhara is the talented daughter and associate of the
talented mother, well known Tarot Card Reader, Ma Prem Usha.
Ritambhara has received training from her illustrious mother. She
shot to limelight for her accurate and uncanny predictions and
insights presented live on Sony Television during the Cricket World
Cup held in S. Africa in 2003 and the Champions Trophy held in Sri
Lanka in 2002.
Ritambhara has been reading Tarot Cards professionally in Mumbai,
Pune, Zurich and New Delhi for the last seven years and continues to
do so from her studio at the Taj Mansingh Hotel, New Delhi.
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ARIES (March
21 - April 20)
'The
Emperor' symbolises the Aries sun sign in the Tarot pack of cards
and expresses dynamic, forceful and assertive energy and reveals
your qualities of leadership. You enjoy taking up challenges,
achieving goals, making new beginnings and inspiring others. You
need to guard against ego conflicts, impatience and anger.
'The Wheel of Fortune' brings change, opportunity, good fortune
and travel in 2004 and empowers you to steer 'the wheel of life' in
any direction you choose. If you are negative, situations become
heavy and negative, if you are confused, you create more confusion
and if you are positive and goal-oriented you achieve your goals.
You are likely to make professional changes and breakthroughs as new
opportunities come your way. It's a lucky time for and financial
investments as you gain from them. In personal relationships you can
turn things around and swing out of repetitive and restricting
situations. Unexpected happenings are on the cards!
Significant months: April and October, lucky numbers: 4 and 10
Enhancing colours: Golden yellow and royal blue, healing crystal is
diamond. |
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TAURUS (April 21 -
May 21)
‘The
Hierophant’ symbolises the Taurus sun sign in the Tarot pack and
expresses inner wisdom, creativity, stubborn strength and patience.
You are your own guide and play the role of consultant and advisor
to others. You are inclined towards academics but your real learning
comes from life and a variety of powerful experiences. Avoid getting
stuck in negative situations rather learn and grow from experience.
2004 takes you towards a destined path and you
finally taste fame and fortune after all the hard work you have been
doing in the past. You are true to yourself and express yourself
creatively and boldly in professional and personal situations. You
are received well in professional circles and your ideas are
appreciated. You are seen, noted and heard and make a splash in
media. A great love affair is on the cards if you are single!
Settled relationships are rejuvenated with love and positive new
attitudes. You change your image with new styles that highlight your
charm and strong points. You throw caution to the winds and take a
quantum leap towards what you always wanted to do. Your hidden
potential is realised this year.
Significant months : May and November, lucky
numbers : 5 and 11
Enhancing colours : Golden orange and earthy browns, your healing
crystal is emerald |
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GEMINI (May 22 -
June 21)
'The
Lovers' symbolise the Gemini sun-sign in the Tarot pack, which
expresses your creativity, intelligence, innocence and duality. You
are sensitive, receptive, intuitive, intelligent and quick-witted.
You are also romantic, aesthetic and spiritually inclined. You are
popular and sought after by family and friends. You can be
self-contradictory, analytical, indecisive and restless.
You are open to love, friendship and affairs of
the heart in 2004. 'The Empress' or 'Ardhanareshwara' brings Shiva
and Shakti energies in perfect balance to manifest love, pleasure,
beauty, grace and happiness in personal relationships and family
scenes. This is a time of endings and new beginnings in professional
situations and personal relationships! Good fortune and professional
success is on the cards! Partnerships and collaborations are
balanced and gainful. Your creative work brings you joy and is a
blessing for others. You have the opportunity to see life in all its
dimensions, from the depths to the heights. Spiritual interests and
Yoga are healing. Travel and opportunities overseas are gainful.
Your elegant appearance and gentle nature leaves an impact on
people.
Significant months : March and June, lucky
numbers : 6 and 3
Good colours : Rainbow pastels, healing crystal is moonstone. |
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CANCER (June 22 -
July 22)
'The
Chariot' symbolises the Cancer sun sign. You move ahead
progressively in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects
of life. You are creative, brilliant and triumph in competitive
situations. You are loyal and faithful in personal relationships and
family situations. You need to remain balanced and avoid over
indulgence in food, drink or emotion.
'The Emperor' takes you towards
professional victory, material stability and ambitious projects in
2004. You make new beginnings with dynamic, forceful, assertive
energy and gain control of your life! You take up challenges and
break through chains of repressive conditioning and other's
opinions. Inner transformation leads to changes in personal and
professional situations! You express dynamic ideas and feelings with
confidence and strength. You retain a position of power and
authority and connect with people in high places, government or
politics. Remain light, playful and beware of ego conflicts. Change
diets and fitness routines to enhance energy. Meditate on truths and
priorities.
Significant months : March and November, lucky
numbers : 3 and 7
Good colours : Sky blue and lotus pink, healing crystal is ruby. |
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LEO (July 23 -
August 23)
'Lust'
represents the Leo sign in the Tarot pack. Inner strength and
courage inspire you to be noble, superhuman, shining above others
and outdoing yourself. You seem to control the life force and make
things to go your way. You receive and enjoy attention. You are
loving, romantic, warm-hearted and generous. You are direct,
straightforward and honest in professional dealings. Beware of
depleting energy to fulfill other’s expectations!
‘The Hierophant’ or teacher, Guru, takes you
through the year 2004 with a variety of learning and teaching
experiences. You play the role of consultant, advisor professionally
and learn lessons from personal relationships. Love, romance,
marriage and commitment are on the cards. You are likely to buy or
sell land, home or property. Your ability, wisdom and productivity
are tested. 'The Empress' releases emotions in personal
relationships that are finally balanced. You are appreciated,
promoted and felicitated in professional circles. You achieve goals
by integrating resources and forces deftly. There is an improvement
in financial affairs. Children will make you proud. Meditation, Yoga
and healing techniques are gainful. Travel and communication expand
your horizons.
Significant months : May and December, lucky
numbers : 11 and 5
Good colours : Russet and gold, your healing crystal is peridot |
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VIRGO (August 24-
September 23)
'The
Hermit' expresses wisdom and prudence that guide you on your path in
life while you play the role of consultant and advisor to others.
Your intuition provides you with uncanny answers and insights. You
are a perfectionist and function best in an individualistic
capacity. You stay with committed or meaningful relationships and
need to lighten up.
New ideas, professional opportunities and
significant people inspire you in 2004. 'The Lovers' ruled by planet
Mercury bless you with the gift of communication on all levels of
consciousness and expose your creative potential this year. You work
and relate well with people and specialise in your field of
activity. Personal and professional partnerships are balanced as
priorities become clear. Loving relationships are based on freedom
and acceptance of the other's individuality rather than
expectations. Love, romance and travel are on the cards! Your social
life is enviable. Mental stress can manifest health problems. Remain
light and in touch with your sense of humour.
Significant months: May and December, lucky
numbers : 9 and 6
Enhancing colours: Rainbow pastels and wine red, your healing
crystals are sapphire, lapis lazuli |
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LIBRA (September 24
- October 23)
The
card 'Adjustment' expresses your highly creative and sensitive
nature. You make adjustments to maintain balance of Yin (receptive)
and Yang (dynamic) energies within and outside to achieve
equilibrium. You specialise and succeed professionally and stand up
for justice and fairplay. You enjoy art, music and the finer aspects
of life. You are romantic and loving in personal relationships. It's
best to go around karmic blocks rather than encounter them.
2004 proves to be a year of learning through a
variety of experiences. With artful mastery you integrate resources
and forces to manage difficult situations at work and turn things
around in a positive direction. You play the role of consultant and
advisor at home and at work. 'The Hierophant' infuses you with
divine wisdom, emotional loyalty, mental creativity and family
responsibility. You gain deep insights into yourself and others.
Love and meaningful relationships are on the cards! You earn
goodwill, trust and friendship of people who matter. A strong
experience instigates you to make important changes. You invest in
land, home or property. Health problems should not be neglected. Be
aware of what you say to whom! Travel is on the cards!
Significant months: May and November, lucky
numbers are 8 and 14.
Enhancing colours: Forest greens and blues, healing crystal is opal. |
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SCORPIO (October 24
- November 22)
'Death'
symbolises the Scorpio sun sign and expresses the intensity you
infuse in all aspects of life. You combine creativity with drive to
bring success and gain. You investigate, research and work well
behind the scenes. You are blessed with inner strength, intuition,
talent and determination which take you to extraordinary heights,
when positive. You can be destructive if negative. You encompass
loved ones in your emotion and intensity. You can be secretive and
possessive. You make breakthroughs - achieve goals and targets
successfully in 2004. 'The Chariot' takes you forward progressively
through professional and personal changes. 'The Sun' shines on you
to bring fame and appreciation. You taste victory in competitive
situations and make an exciting work change. An outer journey
symbolises an inner journey towards growth understanding. A
residential move is on the cards! You change routines, diets and
schedules to enhance health and well-being. Promises are fulfilled
and personal plans are actualised. You find your soul mate!
Attitudes are transformed to promote harmony and acceptance at home
and at work. You break through traditional patterns and conditioned
responses by going around blocks rather than confronting them. Be
open to international opportunities.
Significant months: July and December, lucky
numbers are 13 and 19.
Enhancing colours : Sky blues and maroon, healing crystal is topaz. |
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SAGITTARIUS (November
23 - December 23)
'Art'
symbolises the Sagittarius sun sign and expresses your confidence,
self-esteem, aesthetics, honesty and broad outlook. Your actions are
based on accurate calculation and you achieve goals after elaborate
manoeuvring and good management. You are happy and positive in
relationships. You are freedom loving and futuristic. You are
outspoken and can be undiplomatic. Beware of exaggeration in speech
or behaviour. You come out of difficult situations, looking good and
commanding respect after making the right choices and listing your
priorities in 2004. Lucrative collaborations and new opportunities
enhance business as you move out of karmic patterns and restricting
situations. You have the courage to face blocks and the intelligence
to go around them. You make some important decisions and travel this
year. You feel empowered to bring about changes. You follow balanced
routines and drop old addictions like smoking or drinking with
resolve. You fine-tune personal relationships to achieve
satisfaction and harmony. You finally do what you want rather than
worry about what others think by making positive adjustments in a
loving relationship. You come out of difficulties by making the
right decisions.
Significant months: March and
October, lucky numbers are 14 and 20.
Enhancing colours : Royal blue and soft green, healing crystal is
turquoise. |
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CAPRICORN (December
24 - January 20)
'The
Devil' symbolises the Capricorn sun sign and expresses your fiery,
creative energy. The merry goat "Pan" is a symbol of your
celebration, laughter and gay abandon! You reach peaks of
achievement and professional success using environment and
opportunity as stepping-stones. You are prudent, mature, dedicated,
tenacious and a perfectionist. You can be obsessive in love and
personal relationships. You can be materialistic, hard-working yet
discontented. Positive professional changes, emotional commitments
and a residential move are on the cards in 2004! You remain in good
physical shape and taste victory in professional situations as 'The
Chariot' takes you forward progressively. You make new beginnings
and achieve professional goals. You are individualistic, creative
and brilliant at work and can expect appreciation and growth. Remain
free and unburdened to take up challenges and new opportunities. You
are happy as promises in love are fulfilled and plans are actualised.
'The Rebel' inspires you to be original and courageous to live your
truth. You are sensitive, loving and supportive in personal
relationships. Children bring joy! You make new connections.
Significant months: July and December, lucky
numbers are 15, 7 and 12.
Enhancing colours: Earthy browns and cobalt blue, healing crystal is
garnet. |
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
'The
Star' in the Tarot pack symbolises the Aquarius sun sign and
expresses confidence and self-esteem that enable you to achieve
professional success and appreciation. Clarity of vision and
spiritual insight give you a broad perspective and positive outlook.
You are enigmatic, detached and elusive. You work well with groups
and institutions. You share feelings and ideas with friends and are
loving and considerate in personal relationships. You can be
egoistic and are a bad loser. You have the courage and intelligence
to go around, rules, legalities, traditions and traditional people
rather than encountering them directly in 2004. You come out of
professional difficulties commanding respect and playing the role of
consultant and advisor. You make adjustments to maintain inner and
outer balance so new developments and personalities don't throw you.
You remain strong and centered through difficulties. Travel and
communication expand your horizons. You may buy or sell land or
property. Your patience, creativity and productivity are tested.
'The Hierophant' or Guru takes you through a variety of emotional
experiences. Love, marriage and commitment are on the cards. You
make adjustments to balance business partnerships and personal
relationships to achieve harmony. You grow and flower as your unique
self.
Significant months: May and
August, lucky numbers are 17, 8 and 5.
Enhancing colours : Deep reds and blues, healing crystal is
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PISCES (February 20
- March 20)
'The
Moon' in the Tarot deck symbolises the Pisces sun sign and expresses
emotional fluctuations as you wax and wane with the Moon. You grow
spiritually and break through karmic patterns. You are loving,
sentimental and romantic. You have loads of compassion that draws
people, even animals towards you. Being an idealist you find it
difficult to deal with harsh reality and be practical in the
materialistic world. You are creative and aesthetic and achieve
goals through total involvement and intensity. Watch your moods!
Like the 'Hermit' you are a light unto yourself
and play the role of consultant, advisor to others in 2004. You draw
trust and respect for your wisdom and fairplay. You make important
decisions, move into new opportunities and burn the past behind you.
You complete unfinished business, tie up loose ends and gain
financially this year. Being a perfectionist you function best in an
individual capacity. A legal situation is resolved! You remain
healthy and active by following diets and fitness routines. You make
a residential move or buy property. You are family oriented, and
make a commitment in a loving relationship. You spend quality time
with loved ones, friends and family. Meaningful relationships
survive while superficial associations fall apart.
Significant months: June and September, lucky
numbers are 18, 9 and 6.
Enhancing colours: Wine red, and rainbow pastels, healing crystal is
amethyst. |
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