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The Death Card

The Death Card and Scorpios

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Did you know that each of the twelve zodiac signs are associated with a specific Tarot card? Once you start to dig a little deeper, the parallels between the assigned Tarot cards and their corresponding astrological link becomes crystal clear! So, in honor of Scorpio season, we present you its Major Arcana match – the DEATH card. The Death Tarot Card gets a terrible rap, and we can only imagine why… Nobody wants to see something as jarring as Death in their spread, but it’s not all bad. Here’s why: While we instantly think of despair and darkness when we see the Death card, there is so much more behind the surface. Just like the Phoenix, with death comes rebirth. And Scorpios are all about transformations, especially dramatic ones like a total reincarnation. Some things must die for better things to take their place. Let’s take a deeper look at this misunderstood card to unlock the secrets that it holds. Upright When you pull the Death Tarot Card upright, you can probably expect something big …

astrology houses

Astrology basics – The Houses Explained

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Have you ever seen an astrology chart before? Or have you heard about astrology houses? Take it from us, it can be quite overwhelming to digest at first. That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to explain it step-by-step, so you can fully understand your next birth chart reading. Just like a clock, your birth chart is divided into 12 sections. These sections are called houses and each of them is ruled by a certain zodiac sign. In traditional western astrology, your chart begins with your first house and then goes counterclockwise from there. Each house represents a facet of your life, so let’s dig in! Online astrology experts may answer your questions right now! Astrology houses – 1st House: Its name does it justice! The first house is all about firsts: first encounters, impressions, initiatives, and fresh starts! Think of it as the way people first see you, because that’s exactly what it is. 1st Houses are always ruled by your ascendant sign. Check out this blog post if you are unsure about your …