26/01/2026
Hello and welcome to the guidance for this week’s tarot reading. If you missed the original post, simply scroll back to last night’s card and follow along from there. I hope the card you chose resonates with you and your feedback is always welcome .
🤍 Left - Card 1
Page of Cups with Rainbow Moonstone
The Page of Cups gently confirms that you are ready to step into a new chapter. This card often appears when your heart and intuition are beginning to speak more clearly, encouraging you to explore different ways and possibilities of getting to where you want to be. The suit of Cups represents our emotions, intuition, inner world and feelings, while the Page carries the energy of learning, openness and new beginnings. Numerologically, the Page resonates with the energy of one and the master number eleven. One marks the start of a new cycle and the courage to begin, while eleven heightens intuition, emotional sensitivity and spiritual awareness. Together, these energies suggest that something new is forming within you, asking to be acknowledged and nurtured. You may experience this as a lightbulb moment, or you may already be aware that something has shifted internally. This often arrives as a new idea, a creative project, or an unexpected emotional insight that feels exciting and full of potential. The Page of Cups asks you to remain open to what is unfolding and to trust your intuition, even if it does not yet make logical sense. Your intuition wants to be expressed in a way that only you understand, and this card encourages you to honour that rather than questioning or doubting it. Creativity plays an important role here, whether that creativity is artistic, emotional, spiritual, or expressed through the way you care for yourself and your wellbeing. There is a beautiful sense of possibility and serendipity with this card. It carries the reminder that anything is possible when you allow yourself to flow with your inner guidance. Self doubt is the only thing that can interrupt this flow, so you are encouraged to listen to your heart and trust that you already have the skills, sensitivity and creativity required to move forward. This may be a time to introduce a new form of creative or spiritual study into your life, or to deepen an existing practice that nourishes you. Self care is not optional here, it is part of the message, as tending to your emotional and spiritual needs helps this new idea or awareness take root. The Page of Cups can also reflect a new realisation about yourself, perhaps one you had not consciously acknowledged before. You may be searching for deeper meaning, or feeling called to explore a path that feels more aligned with who you truly are. As Pages symbolise the student, this card often marks the beginning of psychic or intuitive growth. You may feel drawn to research, learning, development, or joining a spiritual circle or community that supports this unfolding. Slowly and gently, you are building a new way of thinking and believing, one that affirms you are here for a reason and that you have something unique and meaningful to offer. We are in the The First Quarter Moon phase, and this brings a nudge toward action, asking you to move forward even if clarity is still unfolding. Alongside the Page of Cups, this phase encourages you to trust your intuition and take one small, meaningful step in the direction that feels right. You do not need to have everything figured out, simply honour what you feel and let your heart guide your next move.
🤍 Crystal for Card 1
Rainbow Moonstone is a beautiful companion for the Page of Cups, supporting emotional openness, intuition and new beginnings. This crystal encourages you to trust subtle feelings, inner nudges and creative inspiration as they begin to surface. It carries a gentle, nurturing energy that helps you stay open to emotional exploration without feeling overwhelmed. Rainbow Moonstone also reflects the sense of curiosity and wonder found in the Page of Cups, reminding you that growth does not have to be forced. By working with this crystal, you are invited to soften, listen inwardly and allow your intuition to guide you as you step into a new emotional or spiritual chapter.
💙 Middle - Card 2
Two of Swords with Labradorite
The Two of Swords appears at a moment where a decision is forming, but clarity has not yet fully arrived. The number two represents duality, balance and choice, often showing up when opposing thoughts or options are being held at the same time. As a card of the Swords suit, this energy relates to the mind, thoughts, perception and inner dialogue. It highlights a situation that requires careful consideration and mental clarity, inviting you to pause rather than rush forward before you are ready. This card reflects the importance of balance and fairness. You may be weighing two perspectives, two truths or two possible paths, each carrying its own challenges. The Two of Swords encourages you to find a middle ground, a calm inner space where you can observe without judgement. At its most positive, this card represents emotional self control and discernment, showing strength in your ability to pause, reflect and protect your energy while clarity forms. The imagery of the card deepens its meaning. The woman dressed in white symbolises neutrality and purity of intention. She is not avoiding responsibility, but consciously holding space between two possibilities. The double edged sword reminds us that every decision has consequences, and this awareness encourages thoughtful and considered choices rather than impulsive reactions. The blindfold is a powerful and often misunderstood symbol. Rather than representing ignorance, it suggests self protection and timing. There may still be information you do not yet have, or a truth you are not quite ready to face. Often this card appears when the answer already exists beneath the surface, but the mind is allowing the heart the time it needs to feel safe enough to see clearly. There is wisdom in waiting until you feel steady. Behind her sits the crescent moon, highlighting intuition, emotional undercurrents and subtle inner awareness. While the mind is weighing options, your inner knowing is quietly guiding you. The Two of Swords reminds you that clarity does not always arrive through logic alone. Stillness, patience and trust in your intuition are equally important parts of the process. We are currently in the First Quarter Moon phase, which brings a gentle invitation to engage with what is in front of you. While the Two of Swords allows space for pause and reflection, this moon phase encourages you to take a small, conscious step toward understanding. You are not being asked to rush a decision, but to acknowledge what you feel, restore balance within and trust that clarity will continue to unfold as you move forward.
💙 Crystal for Card 2
Labradorite is a supportive crystal for the Two of Swords, helping to bring clarity during times of uncertainty and inner conflict. It encourages you to trust your inner knowing when logic alone feels limiting, while gently revealing what may be hidden beneath the surface. Labradorite supports clear thinking without emotional overwhelm, making it easier to see both sides of a situation and find balance before making a decision. This crystal reminds you that clarity often arrives when you allow intuition and awareness to work together.
💚 Right - Card 3
King of Cups with Aquamarine
The King of Cups embodies emotional mastery, compassion and inner stability. The suit of Cups represents emotions, intuition, creativity, spirituality and the unconscious, while the King reflects maturity, authority and wise leadership. Numerologically, Kings carry the energy of completion and responsibility. They represent having travelled through experience and reached a place of understanding, where emotions are no longer overwhelming but held with calm awareness. This card suggests you are being asked to respond from emotional intelligence rather than reaction, drawing on wisdom gained through lived experience. When the King of Cups appears, it points to steadiness in the midst of emotional depth. This is someone who feels deeply yet remains composed, fair and level headed. Challenges may still be present, but they are navigated with clarity, balance and grace. This card encourages you to lead with empathy while maintaining clear boundaries, ensuring that emotions inform your decisions without clouding your judgement. It may be time to revisit where boundaries are needed so that you can stay true to your values and avoid being pulled away from what you know is right. Emotional maturity is a key theme here. The King of Cups invites you to approach situations with love, understanding and rational thought rather than impulsiveness. This does not mean suppressing how you feel, but acknowledging emotions without letting them dictate your actions. There is a quiet strength in this card that reminds you to realign with your purpose, stepping away from situations or dynamics that drain your energy or invite unnecessary emotional turbulence. This card may also point to the presence of a teacher, mentor, guide or supportive figure who embodies these qualities, or it may reflect the version of yourself you are stepping into. Journalling, reflection and listening inward can be especially helpful now, allowing you to process emotions calmly and trust your intuition more deeply. Whenever you feel unsteady, you are encouraged to draw strength from the grounded and compassionate energy of this King, blending intellect and intuition as you move forward. We are currently in the First Quarter Moon phase, which brings a gentle push toward conscious action and emotional responsibility. Paired with the King of Cups, this moon phase encourages you to respond rather than react, to engage with situations calmly while staying emotionally centred. You are not being asked to suppress your feelings, but to lead with balance, wisdom and self trust as you take your next steps.
💚 Crystal for Card 3
Aquamarine is a deeply supportive crystal for the King of Cups, reflecting emotional balance, calm communication and inner steadiness. It helps to soothe intense emotions while encouraging clear and compassionate expression, making it easier to respond with wisdom rather than reaction. Aquamarine supports healthy emotional boundaries and inner clarity, allowing you to remain open hearted without becoming overwhelmed. Working with this crystal invites you to lead from a place of emotional maturity, trust your intuition, and stay centred even when emotions run deep.
