TAROT READING FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2025

For additional insight for my viewers, here is this week's Tarot reading. An overview of major astrology transits for this week helps focus the Tarot.

• September is Eclipse Season. Sunday, September 7, a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 15° Pisces. Sunday, September 21, a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 29° Virgo. For more information about eclipses, please check my blog page.

• Monday Saturn Retrograde moves back to Pisces from Aries. When in Aries, Saturn was aiding responsibilities and discipline in an action sign. Now that it’s in Pisces, there is a dreamier, less directed vibe to Saturn. Allow the Spirit that guides you [or your intuition] lead the way.

• Tuesday Mercury moves into Virgo where it will remain until September 18. This transit shares Virgo with the Sun throughout this period and is a great time to practice some serious organizational skills. Be practical and efficient in those tasks.

• Wednesday through Friday two aspects will be tugging for control. Mercury [in Virgo] squares Uranus [in Gemini] creating concerns for safety, and perhaps some unexpected changes in planned activities. Mars [in Libra] squares Jupiter [in Cancer] desiring action but maybe hitting a brick wall. So, for these few days expect the unexpected and accept any delays with grace.

• Saturday Uranus in [Gemini] turns retrograde, following on the back of its square aspect with Mercury. Retrogrades often bring change. With Uranus, it’s all about how you handle whatever changes occur. Remember, change could be the best thing that’s ever happened to you.

• For this week, keep in mind that Sunday is the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, which could begin to have its effect easily a week in advance, depending on where 13° - 18° Pisces falls in your natal chart and if any planets are in a positive or challenging aspect.

  
  

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I always take a few moments of quiet to center myself, take a few deep breaths, and listen to intuition coming forth as I shuffle the cards. For the Zodiac signs this week, I'm using the traditional Rider-Waite deck. Also, since it’s the first of the month, I pulled a Native American Medicine Card [from Jamie Sams & David Carson] for inspiration for September.

            The Badger card – The Badger is an aggressive animal and in legends is the keeper of the medicine roots. Badger medicine is “the aggressive healer who will have the courage to use unconventional means to exact a cure.” They are persistent.

            With the astrology for this week and there being two eclipses this month, the Badger is indicating that perhaps you have not been aggressive enough about trying to reach a goal. You can heal yourself by removing those barriers that are preventing you from success and vigorously seek new avenues for achievement while staying grounded.

• Collective card: Death

The Death card does not mean literal death. It’s about letting go of old habits, old routines that are not working for you any longer. In other words, along with the astrology for this week, we are being directed to make some necessary changes that will improve our lives; or some changes may be made for us!

• ARIES [the Ram]: Page of Cups

As a strong-minded Aries, you may not recognize your psychic abilities or even believe that such exists. However, this week pay attention to those times when you get a sudden urge to do or say something. I like to use the example of grocery shopping. You start to put an item in your cart that wasn’t on your list and decide against it. A few days later you find a recipe you want to try and the only item you’re missing is the one that you started to buy but didn’t. Your intuition was trying to help! You just need to listen.

• TAURUS [the Bull]: The Devil

Being generally well grounded and often an “old” soul who has lived [Devil backwards] many experiences, this week’s aspects could easily be uprooting you or getting you off track in some way. Don’t obsess about unexpected changes or restrictions. Sometimes things are just meant to happen for reasons unknown to us at the time. Watch for clarity after the Full Moon.

• GEMINI [the Twins]: Four of Swords

Your multi-tasking skills are superb and provide you with the means to accomplish more than most. They can also wear you down. With the upheavals in the astrology this week, it would be an appropriate time for you to pause, take a step back from the rigor and focus on your own health needs. Consider it a recharging period so that you can go full steam ahead next week.

• CANCER [the Crab]: Eight of Swords

Limitations in going forward with a current goal are those you have created. You have many caring and nurturing qualities, but when you have self-doubt, you deny yourself and those that you could help from enjoying those rewards. Let go and let God lead.

• LEO [the Lion}: Seven of Wands

Conflict brings out the best in you. You know how to step up when the need arises. This week of unexpected events could find you anticipating a battle that you’re likely to win only to find it’s not necessary. You can ease up; you’re not alone against the world.

• VIRGO [the Virgin]: Two of Swords

You feel the heavy burden of making a momentous decision, but you’re not really happy with what you anticipate the results of either path would be. Consider your personal priorities and see what events may arise this week to make your choice easier. Neither choice is negative. You would win with each.

• LIBRA [the Scales]: Eight of Cups [Reversed]

You love balance – in your job, your relationships, your home. Whatever is upsetting the balance currently is temporary. Now is not the time to cut the ties and walk away. Renewed energy is on the horizon.

• SCORPIO [the Scorpion]: Three of Cups

New adventures are exciting and being the life of the party is fun. Lots of happiness surrounds you currently. Be careful not to overdo. Remember, with the astrology this week, safety first!

• SAGITTARIUS [the Archer]: Five of Cups

What you have been looking forward to has not come to fruition – yet! Surrounding yourself with disappointing feelings does not create the tone you want to embrace. Allow yourself some private time to reconsider options and move forward with confidence – and a little caution.

• CAPRICORN [the Sea-Goat]: Strength

Projects that you have going on, whether at work or home, may have experienced some difficulty of late. However, your inner strength and perseverance will get to completion. With the astrology this week, you may get more delays, but you will accomplish your goal. As a good friend always tells me, don’t give up before the miracle happens.

• AQUARIUS [the Water Bearer]: Three of Wands

The great idea you’ve been contemplating isn’t going to happen all by itself. The seed has been planted. Now you’ve got to nurture it for it to grow. Take the chance that something really good could come of this one idea. Perhaps share the idea with others you trust that could be beneficial.

• PISCES [the Fish]: Seven of Pentacles

Have patience with a current financial situation. You’ve taken all the right steps to have success and it will happen, but it may not occur on the timeline you had hoped. Hang in there.

When checking the Zodiac signs, look at not only your Sun sign, but also your Moon sign and Ascendant to get a fuller picture. If you don't know what those are, email me with your date of birth, exact time and location of birth. I will be happy to send you a free copy of your natal chart. Also, if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to email me. astrologywithann@gmail.com