4 Signs Signaling A Life-Changing Opportunity Lies Ahead (According To Tarot)
Ever heard the phrase “an ace up your sleeve?”
Having an “ace up your sleeve” means you’ve got a game changer stashed away. If you’ve ever played cards, you’ve probably lost to a smug player dramatically smacking their Ace on the table, wiping out your life savings in one fell swoop. In tarot, pulling an Ace is a similar move. While The Fool, Death, and the Wheel of Fortune are flashier pulls, these underdogs of the Minor Arcana mean opportunities are headed your way, if you play your cards right.
Ace of Cups
Cups represent our emotions and connections with others, which is why they’re strongly tied to the Water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, the zodiac signs that teach us to be most in touch with our feelings. If your love life feels like a desert, this card is like finding a romantic oasis. It foretells a new romance or a deeper connection in your current relationship.
For you happily single folks, it may symbolize achieving a profound understanding of yourself. And because you’re feeling happier and more fulfilled in both life and love, the increased serotonin may cause your creativity to spike, making everything fun again. This Ace will lift your mood and fill your heart to the brim. If you need a fresh start, this card promises opportunity is on the horizon.
Ace of Pentacles
If your budget is on fire, the Ace of Pentacles is your fire extinguisher. Sometimes known as the Ace of Coins, you’ve got a return on your investments or financial windfall coming (preferred), or a new career opportunity with better pay (not as fun, but still helpful). The grounded Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn send a powerful message with this card: You can live comfortably: just be smart, roll up your sleeves, and get to work.
Even if it’s just interest on your savings account, the Ace of Pentacles means your life is about to be less tragic. You won’t end up like a Charles Dickens’ character, begging on the street, pleading, “Please, sir, may I have another?” to complete strangers. However, when you do get that money, perhaps consider opening the Roth IRA your dad keeps going on about, or at the very least a savings account. Your smoldering budget will thank you.
Ace of Swords
If your mind is wandering so much that you can’t even watch Love Is Blind, the Ace of Swords feels like finding a puzzle piece you thought you’d lost. Suddenly, everything clicks and you have the presence of mind to write down your grocery list. This card promises a mental reset. It’s a fresh start for your ideas, so grab a pen and paper to write it all down. Closely aligned with the brainiacs of the zodiac–the Air signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius–the Ace of Sword cuts through all the noise so you can discover what or who is holding you back.
If someone is holding you back, this Ace is the “I said what I said” card. No more fear, no more hesitation: you’re handling your business. Maybe you’ll make a tough call, or finally speak up on an important topic, or just realize you were right all along. Either way, this card also represents victory, so people may be surprised and impressed (whether they admit it or not) with your newfound logic and confidence. As a result, you’ll discover opportunities that will change your life.
Ace of Wands
Ready to get fired up? While the Ace of Swords is about using your brain, the Ace of Wands wants to light a match under your butt and get you moving again. Associated with the Fire signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, this card urges you to act now rather than make plans. There is an unmistakable sense of urgency that appears in this card. Its message? Wait too long, and you may miss out.
In most decks, this card depicts a hand holding a lightning bolt emerging from a cloud. You may feel like you’ve been struck by lightning when the opportunity suddenly appears, but don’t let it daze you. You can channel this primal energy into a brand new life. Whether you’re starting a new spiritual practice, moving to a new place, or just taking a risk, the Ace of Wands predicts success. Additionally, it often appears before marriage or the birth of a child. Whatever happens, you’re about to be transformed.