Welcome to the very first edition of my weekly tarot column where intuition meets starlight, and the cards reveal what the universe is gently nudging you toward.
And what better time to begin than Diwali week, when the air shimmers with hope, endings give way to renewal and light, both literally and spiritually!
I am a tarot reader, who weaves together the wisdom of tarot, numerology and intuitive guidance to reveal what the universe wants you to know. Each week, I’ll draw from the tarot to share intuitive messages for all twelve signs ‒ little glimmers of guidance to help you navigate love, work, energy and emotion. For this inaugural edition, the cards carry an extra glow with the radiance of Diwali, the festival of light and new beginnings.
Here’s what the universe wants each sign to know for the festive week, along with a Diwali affirmation and a simple light ritual to invite more brilliance into your week.
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Tarot card for this week: Ace of Wands
This Diwali week lights up with possibility for Ariens. The Ace of Wands ignites your creative fire, sparking off a surge of fresh ideas, bold plans and renewed enthusiasm for life. At the start of the week, you may feel restless or impatient, eager to chase something new ‒ it could be a project, passion or opportunity that stirs your spirit.
Don’t overthink as this card is your cosmic ‘yes’. The universe is handing you a spark, but it’s up to you to keep the flame alive. Midweek brings clarity about where to channel this inspiration, while the latter half of the week pushes you to act, not just dream. Whether it’s launching a new idea, rekindling a passion or saying yes to an adventure, your courage will set things in motion.
Affirmation: ‘I am ready for new beginnings and my fire creates what I envision.’
Light ritual: Light a red diya in the evening close your eyes and visualise your idea catching fire. Fuel it by imagining it glowing, growing and coming to life with your passion.
Taurus
April 21 to May 20
Tarot card for this week: Two of Swords
This Diwali week may feel like you are standing at a crossroads, Taurus. The Two of Swords asks you to confront something you’ve been quietly postponing. This could be a decision, a conversation or a truth you’ve been tiptoeing around. At the start of the week, you might prefer peace over confrontation, convincing yourself that waiting will make things easier.
But clarity won’t arrive while your heart and mind are locked in a tug of war. By midweek, circumstances nudge you to remove the blindfold and face what you’ve been avoiding. Trust that you already know what’s right. Your intuition has been whispering it all along. As the week closes, relief replaces tension and balance returns once you act from honesty.
Affirmation: ‘I choose clarity over confusion, the truth of which sets me free.’
Light ritual: Light two diyas side by side ‒ one for your heart and one for your mind. Watch their flames steady into alignment.
Gemini
May 21 to June 20
Tarot card for this week: Five of Pentacles
This Diwali week may feel emotionally heavy, Gemini. The Five of Pentacles highlights moments of self-doubt or a sense of being left out ‒ perhaps at work, within friendships or even within your own thoughts. Early in the week, you may find yourself questioning whether your efforts are being seen or appreciated. Don’t let temporary setbacks convince you that the universe has forgotten you. It hasn’t.
This card reminds you that support and warmth are closer than you think. Sometimes, you just have to reach out and accept it. Midweek, an unexpected gesture of kindness or a reassuring word from someone shifts your energy back toward hope. Towards the end of the week, focus on rebuilding faith in yourself, in your worth and in the people who care.
Affirmation: ‘I am supported, loved and guided, even when I cannot see it.’
Light ritual: Light a yellow diya and whisper one thing you’re grateful for. Let gratitude become the doorway back to light.
Cancer
June 21 to July 22
Tarot card for this week: Six of Swords
This Diwali week brings a gentle turning point for Cancer. The Six of Swords signals a quiet but powerful transition, where you’re finally drifting away from the turbulence that’s tested your heart and stepping into calmer emotional waters. The beginning of the week may still carry traces of the past ‒ old wounds, worries or memories that surface for release.
Don’t resist them. Acknowledge, then let them go. By midweek, a subtle shift occurs. You feel lighter, more detached and ready to move forward. This movement may not be dramatic, but it’s deeply healing. You’re leaving behind what no longer serves your peace, even if the path ahead feels uncertain. Trust that this crossing is guided.
Affirmation: ‘I release the past with love and move toward peace with faith.’
Light ritual: Light a diya by running water, perhaps in a bowl, fountain or even your sink. Imagine its glow carrying you safely to calmer shores.
Leo
July 23 to August 22
Tarot card for this week: Four of Cups
This Diwali week asks you to slow down, Leo. The Four of Cups reveals a mood of quiet restlessness. A sense that something’s missing, even when life looks good from the outside. Early in the week, you may find yourself withdrawing, disinterested in the usual excitement, or emotionally unfulfilled despite blessings around you. Don’t rush to ‘fix’ this feeling as this is your spirit calling for deeper meaning.
By midweek, clarity begins to form in the shape of a new idea, an invitation or a chance to reconnect with purpose may appear, but only if you look beyond routine. The universe is offering you something subtle yet significant. What that could be is a spark of renewal you might miss if you stay focussed on what’s lacking. Lift your gaze and the light returns.
Affirmation: ‘I open my heart to see the blessings and possibilities before me.’
Light ritual: Light a gold diya, close your eyes and name three things you’ve overlooked but are grateful for. Let this awareness turn into light.
Virgo
August 23 to September 22
Tarot card for this week: Six of Wands
This Diwali week brings well-earned recognition for Virgos. The Six of Wands marks a moment of triumph ‒ the reward that follows effort, patience and persistence. Early in the week, you might finally see the results of something you’ve been working on quietly for months. Compliments, appreciation or even public praise could flow your way, reminding you that your steady dedication never goes unnoticed.
Midweek, however, resist the urge to downplay your success or rush to the next goal. Take time to truly absorb the victory. You’ve crossed a milestone that should build your confidence, not your perfectionism. As the week closes, use this momentum to set a fresh intention for the next phase.
Affirmation: ‘I celebrate my achievements and allow my light to be seen.’
Light ritual: Light a bright orange diya and speak about your biggest recent win aloud. Let the flame magnify your happiness and gratitude.
Libra
September 23 to October 22
Tarot card for this week: King of Swords
This Diwali week calls you into your power, Librans. The King of Swords brings clarity and authority. The kind that cuts through confusion and restores balance. At the start of the week, you may be faced with decisions that require logic over emotion. Don’t shy away from taking the lead, even if it means speaking hard truths. Your insight is your strength, and your fairness ensures others trust your judgment.
By midweek, conversations or negotiations demand diplomacy, so choose precision, not perfection. The second half of the week will see your composure become your light ‒ calm, unshakable and wise. You are being asked to own your voice, stand by your truth and lead with integrity.
Affirmation: ‘I speak with clarity and act from wisdom. My truth restores harmony.’
Light ritual: Light a white diya before making an important decision. As its flame steadies, visualize your mind clearing and your words carrying light.
Scorpio
October 23 to November 21
Tarot card for this week: The Hermit
This Diwali week invites you to step away from the noise, Scorpio. The Hermit asks for quiet reflection, which does not mean loneliness, but sacred solitude. At the start of the week, you may crave space from the usual bustle, needing time to recharge and realign your energy. While others are lighting up the world, you’re being guided to light your own lantern.
The one that glows with wisdom, purpose and truth. Midweek brings valuable insight through silence ‒ perhaps in a dream, journal entry or sudden inner knowing. The clarity you achieve grows in calmness, so don’t rush back into the crowd just yet. By week’s end, you’ll emerge grounded, wiser and ready to move forward with renewed vision.
Affirmation: ‘My inner light guides me and I find truth in stillness.’
Light ritual: Light a single diya in a darkened room and sit with it in silence. Let its flame mirror the calm strength within you.
Sagittarius
November 22 to December 21
Tarot card for this week: Ace of Swords
This Diwali week slices through confusion, Sagittarius. The Ace of Swords heralds clarity, insight and breakthrough moments. It is that powerful mental spark that turns uncertainty into purpose. At the start of the week, you may experience a sudden realisation or honest conversation that changes your perspective. It might feel intense at first, but this truth is liberating, not harsh.
Midweek, your focus sharpens as plans that once felt hazy now reveal their shape. If you’ve been avoiding a decision, now’s the time to make it with confidence and conviction. By the end of this week, you’ll notice how lightness follows honesty. The universe rewards your courage to see, and say, things as they are.
Affirmation: ‘I trust my truth and speak it with clarity and courage.’
Light ritual: Light a white diya and hold your palms near its glow. Imagine it clearing mental fog, illuminating only the truth.
Capricorn
December 22 to January 20
Tarot card for this week: King of Pentacles
This Diwali week roots you in strength and success, Capricorn. The King of Pentacles reflects stability, confidence and the quiet satisfaction that comes from building something real. Early in the week, your focus sharpens on long-term goals ‒ career, finances or legacy projects that need your solid leadership. While you are in command, this card also reminds you that true authority doesn’t rush or boast, it simply stands firm.
By midweek, rewards or recognition for your steady efforts may arrive, reinforcing your sense of control and purpose. The week ends with a reminder to share your abundance, whether it’s your wisdom, your time and your generosity for that’s how prosperity grows. Lead with patience, not pressure. Your consistency is your crown.
Affirmation: ‘I build with wisdom, lead with grace and attract lasting abundance.’
Light ritual: Light a deep green diya and visualise roots spreading beneath you ‒ one that is strong, steady and glowing with golden light.
Aquarius
January 21 to February 19
Tarot card for this week: The Devil
This Diwali week asks Aquarians to look squarely at what holds you ‒ not out of fear, but awareness. The Devil isn’t a villain here, he is a mirror. Early in the week, you may notice patterns that keep looping in terms of habits, attachments or even thoughts that promise comfort but quietly drain your power. It’s the illusion of control that feels like freedom.
Midweek brings clarity, making you realise that you’re not chained, just momentarily enticed by the familiar. Recognise that this epiphany is liberation itself. As the week ends, you’re invited to reclaim your agency by choosing with consciousness, not compulsion. Diwali’s fire burns brightest when it meets shadow, so let yours light the truth.
Affirmation: ‘I release what controls me. I am free, aware and sovereign.’
Light ritual: Light a black or deep red diya. As it flickers, name one habit or fear that you’re ready to burn away. Watch its hold dissolve into smoke.
Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Tarot card for this week: Page of Cups
This Diwali week opens your heart, Pisces. The Page of Cups brings tender emotions, creative inspiration and the flutter of something new. It could be a feeling, a dream or a connection that stirs your spirit. Early in the week, you may sense your intuition heightening or your imagination blooming with ideas. Don’t dismiss them as wishful thinking; this is the universe speaking your language of sensitivity.
Midweek, an unexpected message, invitation or realisation could touch you deeply. Follow what feels genuine, even if it’s uncertain. The week ends with a reminder that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s the doorway to magic. So stay open, stay soft because your empathy is your light.
Affirmation: ‘I trust my heart’s whispers as they lead me to joy and inspiration.’
Light ritual: Light a pink or silver diya at dusk. Close your eyes and ask, ‘What wants to be born through me?’ Let the answer ripple from your heart.
The Mystic Insight of the Week
As Diwali’s light fills the week, remember ‘You’ are your own diya ‒ steady, radiant and endlessly capable of illuminating the dark. Here’s to new beginnings, bright blessings and a future written in light.
