Tarot by Shannon

12/28/2025

Week of December 29 2025- January 4th 2026

Five of Swords

This crow has won the battle but it hasn't won the war. Sometimes when we are in such a state of stress we think we are doing everything possible to help us but its actually making things worse. This crow thinks it has won but at what cost? Was a fight even needed at that time, or was it just a way to push others away. When we fight just to be right at all cost then the only one who actually suffers is us.

The crow looks mighty and brave on the battle field. He sits with his head held high while the remaining alive opponents flee. What this crow doesn't see is that those opponents were ne er really against him. But after this battle they are. If he could only have use his communication skills to reach out than fight this situation could have had a very different outcome. While this crow thinks he has the upper hand over time he will see he was at the center of his own undoing.

12/21/2025

Week of the 22nd-28th

Two of Swords Reveresed

Holidays can be special and uplifting but sometimes we struggle each day getting to the final day. If you are feeling stuck this week just know you are not alone. There are many factors to these feelings, loved one who are no longer with us, pressures put on us from work or family, looking at past years and feeling inadequate on what we are doing now verses what we did then. As things start to ramp up this week to big events know that even if your mind is telling you negative things, this card is here to say its ok to not measure yourself to your past or other people. You are the one who has got you this far and that is the part to celebrate.

The cat yells his defiance towards others. He thinks by being vocal in a harsh tone he'll recieve what he wants, but negative expression doesn't make the situation easier for him or others around him. It actually has the opposite effect. The cat is unaware of his true feelings. His intentions may be coming from a place he thinks is good but are coming out in a way that brings not just himself but others down. The only way this cat can help himself is to look deep inside and see what he has suppressed to be in such denial over his true feelings. Once he can get to the source then he can work on it.

12/14/2025

Just a gentle reminder that there is nothing wrong if all you did was survive this year. You are on your own journey and you never have to measure yourself to anyone ❤️❤️❤️

12/14/2025

Week of December 15th-21st

Nine of Swords

Same days we can tell we dont feel like ourselves yet we can figure out why. Nights feel hard and rest is just out of reach. Tossing and turning to get up the next day exhausted. Nightmare might be plaguing us or the inability to turn off our brain and our thoughts get so out of control we can make ourself physically sick. Its time to take a big breath and let it out slowly. Take the time out of our busy schedules to self reflect what is the deep root to this problem and why its affecting our sleep.

This person wakes up in the early hours of the morning feeling alone and isolated. The dark feels darker and the bed feels lonely. They want to reach out to someone but the fear of rejection or the fear that someone doesn't have any time for them causes them to suffer in silence. But what if you aren't the only one going through this and reaching out is not only a lifeline for you but for someone else. The dark can be a scary place but it never last and in a little bit the sun will rise again and bring in the light.

12/07/2025

Week of December 8th-15th

Ten of Wands

In life we each have to take our own path. The journey has easy and hard parts. What gets us through those tough days? Many factors could come into play. We could lighten the load in our backpack, or we could choose a path less strenuous but will take a bit longer to get where we are going. During these tough choices on whether to keep enduring what we are going through or find another way we must remember that taking weight off us or walking a trail with a smaller incline isn't giving up on yourself. It actually means to opposite.

This crow saw some treasure and swooped in to claim its prize. But once in the air it turned out to be heavier than expected. Now the crow is faced with choices he's not happy with. Will he have to abadon his treasure or to make a few trips to get it all back to his nest. The crow has determination but the journey is long. If he tries to do the journey in one trip he could get exhausted or lose the whole bundle because he dropped it. Or he could find a nice hidden spot to make more than one trip to easily manage his loot.

12/03/2025

Have some advertisement up at my lovely gym! Still have a few spaces left. If you've been on the fence to sign up for yourself or for a Christmas gift for a loved one, you still have a few more weeks to do so.

12/01/2025

Week of December 1st-7th

Four of cups Reversed

Feel like you want to drag your feet to every event in life? This card is here to say this is normal this week but dont let that feeling cloud your judgement. Feeling sluggish and weight down is fine but don't let that be the reason you avoid situations, family or friends. Be true to yourself about why you feel this way and be open to others about it. When you voice what you are going through you open the dialog to start reconnecting and gaining engagement in your life. Who knows, maybe by voicing how you feel you might find others going through the same thing and create new opportunities with each other.

Three beautiful chalice sit in front of this fairy and someone offers her a gift of another chalice. The fairy doesn't notice as parts of her eyes are covered and what she can see is limited. This causes her to be self centered with her emotions and has the opinion that no one could possibly understand what she is going through. If she removed her head piece she would see a loved one reaching out.

11/23/2025

Week of November 24th-30th

Page of Penacles

The Princess of Penacles more commonly known as the Page brings the message that now is the time to gain knowledge in what you are passionate about. This could be applied to the work field you are currently in, a side project that you do more for the enjoyment then the money it brings in or a serious hobby. All knowledge is worth having so learn in any conventional or unconventional way. Take that first step out of your comfot zone and ask the questions that keep you up at night. Reach out to others who have been doing this for awhile to watch and pick up tips and tricks. No matter where you are in this journey there is something to learn. The page brings in youthful energy so use that to start this new endeavor.

This Princess (or page) has taken the time to learned how to set realistic goals when it comes go her finances. She is taking the time to count things carefully. She at times can be split between knowing to save for the future and wanting to buy what her heart desires. Since the Princess (or page) can be easily lead astrayed with good intentions she has to be cautious of others who could easily take advantage of the wealth she has gained through hard work. She knows that sometimes what the heart wants and what she really needs to survive can be two different things

Edit note: with the holidays right around the corner and black Friday and all other "big" sales going on this week be careful of sales that seem to good to be true. Sometimes our inner child can work against our better judgement.

11/16/2025

Week of November 17th-23rd

Ten of Penacles

After a few weeks of isolation or feeling of not being present in your life its now time to be the glue that holds your family or friend group together. You are being called to help others by bringing in words of affirmation, acts of service, gift giving, quality time or physical touch. These acts bring people comfort, when we create that space you bring wealth into your life and others.

Friends or family are out in town and happen to meet up. The man sits down to enjoy some time with two dogs. Both of these things were not planned but the joy it brought these people and animals show how important connection is. It doesn't take grand gestures to show others you love and care for them. Just showing up in small ways builds lasting relationships. This week look for ways to be present as it would have been just as easy for everyone to have continued to on their path instead of stopping to spend some time together. Yes life is busy but these moments are what fuels us to keep going.

11/14/2025

Life can be like a book with 12 chapters and 365 pages to read. Wouldn't it be nice to get a synopsis into your life? This 12 card reading will give you that. It will help give you insight into the year so you can make the best of it.

This year I'll be offering three options for a reading.

1) recieve a text message that will state the card that was pulled per month with a brief explanation on the card $30

2) recieve voice messages of the cards pulled with a more indepth explanation and any messages that your spirit guides have to shared with you $50

3) all the great things in option two plus every month you'll recieve another voice message with an oracle pull that will give you more guidance that year $100 (limited spaces)

Each reading has either a written or voice recording you get to keep. So easy to check in each month for guidance. Readings will be sent out in December. If this is a Christmas gift please let me know before hand. Sign up by email tarotbyshannon@hotmail.com, personal message on messenger or text at 250 365 1617

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11/09/2025

Week of November 10th-16th

King of Swords Reversed

The King of Swords has wisdom gained from being a wise judge and mediator. But what happens when even though you have a strong background in knowledge but you just feel overwhelmed. The unfortunate answer is you run the risk of being cranky, have a short fuse and others can view you as being a bully. Even though you are normally logical and plan ahead the stress of life has created someone who is being self absorbed. Now is a good time to look at how you have been treating others and yourself and how you can make amends. If you don't do the hard work now you run the risk of becoming numb.

The crow sits on his throne but is trying to lift the heavy weight if his crown. Today it feels heavier than normal and the weight is causing discomfort. The crown used to be fun to wear but this week it just feels like a burden. The five feathers represent pieces of the crow it feels its missing or is currently losing. This causes the crow to not even recognize itself at times. The number five in tarot is connected to grief and loss. This crow mourns who it used to be to who it has become this week. It know it has some deep inner work to do but struggles to find the mental capacity to follow through.

11/03/2025

Week of November 3rd-9th

Four of Wands Reveresed

After of week of hard emotions don't be surprised if this week you feel disconnected. This could be with friends, family, coworkers or even yourself. What you body and mind is needing is stimulation but after an emotional hang over you might feel like it's too much effort or that its too hard to leave the house. In actuality going out and reconnecting with people or hobbies is the mind break you need yet giving your body the stimulation it also requires.

The first cat is stopping to smell the flowers but he's so caught up in his own head he doesn't notice the cat behind him who is also alone. If they both took the time to look up they could meet and enjoy the scenery together. Sometimes we're ment to go through things alone but other times we need to rely on others as we go through tough times. These others could have gone through something similar or can just be a shoulder to help you bear the weight. Either ways we all need that break at times and it's best to spend some rest with others who know and love us so well. The green represents the heart chakra and the need to reach out but the reversed card shows that sometimes reaching out feels harder at this time than it has in the past.