Taking care of your money can be boring. Annuities, insurance plans, and mutual funds are the parts of adult life that are necessary, but not sexy. Understanding the basics of money is your responsibility. It’s time to look at your financial situation differently. If you’ve been frugal and miserly, finally go on your dream vacation. If you normally treat others to dinner or drinks, let someone else pick up the tab. And if you are using your credit cards, imagine what it would feel like to have no debt at all. Flip your attitude about your finances. When you are in control of your money, you have power over what you want to exist in your world. Look at your financial choices through the lens of your values and make your choices from a place of power and abundance.

When it comes to financial decisions, something remains hidden from your understanding. Do not make rash decisions without fully understanding the consequences. Be careful of who you trust and always trust your own instincts. This is not a time for big expenses or risky investments. Instead, build a solid foundation by creating an emergency fund, paying off debts, and insuring the things that are important to you. This may not sound sexy or exciting, but the security and comfort that comes when you no longer worry about money is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

The Hermit card is a meditative and restive card. If you are looking for ways to increase your fitness, try yoga, tai chi or long walks alone. Rest, relaxation, and especially sleep are vital to your health. Reduce the stress in your life, say a strong NO to obligations and busyness, and take care of yourself. Put your own needs first. It’s very common to use “busyness” as a way of avoiding our problems. Keeping ourselves “too busy” means we never have to deal with the fear, pain, and suck of life. The Hermit requires a different way. When you eliminate all of the busyness and sit with the problem, you will eventually find a new way of dealing with it. Yes, it’s uncomfortable, but the only way out is through.

The Lovers tarot card is one of the best cards for a healthy soul-based love relationship. This could be a new love coming into your life or a deepening of an existing relationship. It’s a wonderfully positive sign for beauty, attraction, affection, and long-lasting love.  If you’re looking for a new relationship, you’ll soon be falling in love, overcoming trials together, and coming closer as a partnership. It will be a long-lasting relationship based on respect and mutual admiration.

If you are looking for something casual, be aware that your emotions might become entangled. Be honest (with your partners and with yourself) about your desires and align your actions with your words. For many people, this means no sleep-overs or cuddling after the deed is done! «If you have to decide between two partners, choose the steadier option who will support you no matter what.

The Empress births new projects in an abundant garden. But gardens take work. They don’t happen on their own. Be prepared to plant the seeds, tend your garden, and work for the harvest. She’ll provide the abundant harvest, but only with your desire, dedication, work and direction. The work doesn’t need to be drudgery (in fact, it shouldn’t be!), but The Empress only works when you do. This is a great card if you’re looking to start or grow a creative project, either professionally or as a side hustle. The Empress LOVES creativity and artistic endeavors.