Tarot Readings with Nicole

Tarot Readings with Nicole ♐♒♐ I am a tarot and oracle reader, medium, and Reiki teacher/practitioner with over 25 years of experience. I read online and at in-person events.

I run a bed and breakfast in my 1850 home, and I am working on a degree in psychology.

The Page of Cups reversed is a quietly complicated messenger. Pages carry the energy of students and beginners: open, cu...
06/20/2026

The Page of Cups reversed is a quietly complicated messenger. Pages carry the energy of students and beginners: open, curious, emotionally available. Cups run deep with water, feeling, and the intuitive current beneath the surface. Reversed, this page's gifts are slightly stuck.
The emotional insight is there; the ability to act on or express it clearly is lagging. Here we are on the last day of Gemini, that restless, dual, air-driven season, with a card that asks us to feel rather than think, to receive rather than analyze. The Sun at 29 degrees is straining toward
something it can almost touch. This card may show where our inner emotional life is similarly straining: half-formed, not quite ready to surface, but undeniably present and asking to be acknowledged.
What this likely means for you today is that the "processing day" the Virgo Moon offers isn't just l
ogistical. Yes, make your lists and check your boxes; that's real and valid. But don't let the Virgo energy become a way to avoid what's softer and harder to name. The Page of Cups reversed often appears when we're deflecting from a feeling we can't articulate yet or when something creative or
emotional is gestating, but we dismiss it as not ready, not formed enough, or not useful. The questions worth sitting with on this threshold day aren't only about what tasks to finish. They are about what you've been feeling your way toward but haven't fully claimed.
Tomorrow, the Sun enters Cancer, the sign that rules this suit at its deepest. Something tender in you is about to have more light shed on it. Today is a good day to stop managing that thing and just let yourself feel it.

The 9 of Pentacles is the energy of earned abundance, of someone who has done the work and now inhabits the results with...
06/19/2026

The 9 of Pentacles is the energy of earned abundance, of someone who has done the work and now inhabits the results with quiet dignity. As an Earth card, it resonates deeply with both the Moon moving into Virgo and Chiron's ingress into Ta**us today. Virgo asks us to notice what's actually working
in our material life, not to critique it to death, but to see the craftsmanship in it. And with Chiron crossing into Ta**us for the first time since the late 1980s, this card arriving today feels almost too precise: we are being asked to look squarely at the gap between what we've actually built and
what we allow ourselves to believe we're worth. This card doesn't just say "you have enough," it says you are enough, and that the abundance around you is evidence of your own competence, not luck or accident.
Sit with that for a moment, because Chiron in Ta**us will keep returning you to this
question for years to come, and today is where it begins. Where have you been quietly discounting what you've built, what you know, what your body holds? The Moon in Virgo can help you today not by picking apart what's missing, but by helping you catalog, with real precision, what's already there.
This is a good day to pay attention to your physical world with tenderness rather than critique: the food you eat, the space you inhabit, the skills in your hands. The 9 of Pentacles suggests you already have more sovereignty than you're claiming.
The invitation right now is less about doing more and more about receiving what you've already earned, letting it land, letting it count.

When the 10 of Wands appears reversed alongside the Leo Moon, it’s a good time to pause and reflect. Wands carry the fir...
06/18/2026

When the 10 of Wands appears reversed alongside the Leo Moon, it’s a good time to pause and reflect. Wands carry the fire of Leo's own element, and the ten represents that moment when a creative endeavor or sense of responsibility has reached a kind of critical mass. Reversed, that burden doesn't
disappear, but something shifts: the weight is turning inward rather than pressing down visibly, which can mean you've been quietly absorbing more than you're letting on, or that you're beginning to set something down. During Mercury’s shadow phase, especially after the Venus-Pluto opposition,
we might notice our inner struggles showing up in how we talk to others. It helps to speak clearly and avoid letting old emotions take over our conversations. This card asks us to consider whether the burdens we feel are really ours or if we’ve picked up extra stress along the way without noticing.
The Leo Moon inspires us to be generous and playful and reminds us that connecting with others can help us recharge. If we set our burdens aside for a bit, we can see more clearly what matters most and what we’re ready to release. Before the month ends, it’s a good chance to consider any choices or
boundaries we need to set, drawing on the Leo Moon’s courage. The main thing is to be honest with ourselves about how much we’re carrying rather than trying to fix everything at once.

The Queen of Wands is one of the most self-possessed figures in the deck, fully matured into presence, Leo energy embodi...
06/17/2026

The Queen of Wands is one of the most self-possessed figures in the deck, fully matured into presence, Leo energy embodied in its warmest and most commanding form. She carries her own light without borrowing from anyone. Today, with the Moon entering Leo and amplifying our need to be seen, and
Venus in Leo, facing Pluto's X-ray gaze across the sky, this queen arrives as both mirror and invitation. She is not here to comfort us with an easy reflection. She's here to ask whether the warmth and magnetism we project in our relationships are genuinely ours, rooted in our own fire, or whether
some of it has become performance, a kind of radiant armor. Pluto retrograde means the pressure isn't coming from outside; it's rising from somewhere you likely already know. And the Queen of Wands, in her fullness, has no patience for the version of ourselves that manages impressions rather than
tells the truth.
What these points teach us today is the specific courage it takes to love without the protective layer, to let someone see not just your warmth and generosity, but the more complicated truth underneath. The Queen is capable of this. Her confidence isn't fragile; it doesn't depend
on being seen a certain way. But she has to choose that vulnerability, and so do you. Notice today what you feel compelled to keep polished or controlled in how you show up with someone you care about. Notice the moment you reach for the charming, capable version of yourself instead of the honest
one. That gap between the fire you project and the truth you're holding back is exactly where today's astrology is pointing its light. You don't have to fix anything today. But you might let yourself see it clearly.

Temperance reversed on a day like this is worth sitting with carefully. The card is ruled by Sagittarius, and its fire o...
06/16/2026

Temperance reversed on a day like this is worth sitting with carefully. The card is ruled by Sagittarius, and its fire of expansive vision speaks, in its upright form, of alchemical balance: two streams merging, the slow, patient work of integration. Reversed, that blending is disrupted. Something
in you may be resisting the pour, keeping the vessels separate and holding yourself at a careful, managed distance from full participation in your emotional life. The Moon in Cancer today asks us to simply be present in the feeling-body and to offer warmth without calculation. Yet Temperance
reversed suggests the inner alchemist may be overthinking the formula, trying to control how much to give, reveal, or allow in. Then comes the Venus-Neptune trine tonight: Venus burning warm and loud in Leo wanting to love out loud, and Neptune gently dissolving the walls between what you imagine
and what you let yourself feel. That is a powerful invitation on a day when this card says the mixing has not quite happened yet.
The question today is, can you stop holding romance at arm's length? Notice tonight where you reach for moderation as self-protection rather than wisdom.
There is a difference between the grounded pacing Temperance invites and the subtle armor of keeping things just measured enough to stay safe. What happens at the end of the day when the noise quiets and the longing surfaces? Let it move through you instead of trying to manage it.
You do not have to act on it, name it, or shape it. Just let the two vessels tip toward each other and see what wants to flow.

The Three of Cups symbolizes joyful gatherings, with three individuals celebrating amid abundance. Today’s Cancer Moon e...
06/15/2026

The Three of Cups symbolizes joyful gatherings, with three individuals celebrating amid abundance. Today’s Cancer Moon enhances this energy by drawing our attention to those we care about. This combination highlights the importance of coming together, offering support, and honoring our connections.
Tonight, Venus in Leo connects with Uranus, bringing a sense of excitement. Venus in Leo gives us bold affection, and Uranus brings surprises. The card asks us to think about our friendships, while Uranus makes us wonder if it’s time to reach out in new ways. Staying connected matters. Instead of
waiting for someone else, try reaching out first. Sending a quick message, making plans, or sharing an idea. Any small action you take could be surprisingly welcomed tonight. The sextile from Uranus offers gentle support; it won’t do the work for you, but it certainly makes taking that leap easier.
As you read this, think about who comes to mind. That person is likely your answer.

The reversed Nine of Swords brings to light those restless thoughts that keep us awake at night. It symbolizes mental su...
06/14/2026

The reversed Nine of Swords brings to light those restless thoughts that keep us awake at night. It symbolizes mental suffering and worries that can sometimes feel more pressing than reality itself. However, when this card appears reversed, the weight of these feelings doesn’t completely disappear,
but it begins to loosen its grip. With the Gemini New Moon occurring tonight, as the Moon aligns with the Sun at 24 degrees in a sign closely tied to the mind, this card feels particularly significant. The shadow side of Gemini often manifests as an endless mental loop in which thoughts spiral and
entangle, making it hard to break free. But tonight marks a turning point; the peak of this mental storm seems to be fading, and the anxiety or negative thoughts lurking beneath the surface are beginning to shift. While these feelings may not entirely vanish, the reversal indicates they are moving
through you rather than keeping you stuck.

This New Moon encourages you to embark on a fresh start in the Gemini sector of your chart. The card emphasizes the importance of recognizing and releasing what no longer serves you before you can truly move forward. The reversed Nine of Swords suggests t
hat much of the pain you’re feeling comes from within, rather than from external circumstances. Tonight presents an opportunity to cultivate a new mindset. Before you set your intentions, consider jotting down the fears or repetitive narratives that have been holding you back. Putting your thoughts
on paper isn’t dwelling on them; it’s a way to clear space for healing. Then, write down what you genuinely wish to initiate. What you plant tonight is more than a simple goal; it represents a new way of thinking, fostering a kinder, more honest inner dialogue. In the coming weeks,
stay mindful of any old thought patterns that re-emerge. Recognizing them is a vital step in nurturing your new beginning.

The 4 of Swords revolves around the idea of taking a moment to be still. The swords rest on the tomb wall, symbolizing t...
06/13/2026

The 4 of Swords revolves around the idea of taking a moment to be still. The swords rest on the tomb wall, symbolizing the need for our minds to find rest before we can gain clarity. This card is associated with Libra and Venus. Today, Venus is making a significant shift, leaving Cancer’s cautious,
introspective energy and moving into the vibrant realm of Leo. This transition signals a real change in how we feel and express love. Yet, the 4 of Swords encourages us to pause before we speak, urging us to take a moment to gather our thoughts. With the Moon moving into Gemini and aligning with
Uranus this afternoon, we may encounter surprising or spirited conversations, exactly the kind of dialogue Venus in Leo inspires. Nevertheless, the 4 of Swords reminds us that our words will carry more weight if we take the time to let them settle within us first. It seems we’ve been holding on to
something; the card prompts us to consider whether we've carried it long enough to fully understand it.

Today’s question is: what have you felt ready to say that Venus in Leo will finally empower you to share? It’s almost a gentle challenge, as the 4 of Swords hints that we already know the answer
deep down. The tranquility this card brings isn’t about surrendering; rather, it reflects the calm that comes when we stop wrestling with our thoughts. As the Moon meets Uranus today, you might come across something from someone else that helps shift your perspective, or you might discover in
conversation that what you’ve been mulling over is actually simpler than you realized. Embrace the simplicity. The quiet time you’ve gone through wasn’t in vain; it was all about preparing you. You don’t need to force your words; just let them come from a place of honesty.

The Ten of Wands shows someone carrying too much for too long. What once gave us energy now feels heavy and overwhelming...
06/12/2026

The Ten of Wands shows someone carrying too much for too long. What once gave us energy now feels heavy and overwhelming. When this card is reversed, it means the burden remains, but our outlook is changing. We might notice that some of what we carry isn’t really ours, or that it’s time to let some
things go. With the Moon in Ta**us today, this process feels steady and grounded. Ta**us encourages us to release things slowly and with care. Later today, as Mars meets the Moon, you might find it easier to express what you’ve been keeping inside. This combination brings a calm strength, helping
you say 'enough' clearly and without fuss. What’s been building up in your life doesn’t have to explode; it can just become obvious and impossible to ignore. Today is a good time to think about where you’ve been and whether you’ve been patient for too long. The reversed card reminds us that being
steady is not the same as holding on just because it feels familiar or because we’re afraid of change. Sometimes, our bodies know what’s right before our minds catch up. That’s why it helps to get out of your head and do something physical, like moving, cooking, or gardening, and notice what comes
up when you slow down. The Ta**us Moon supports honesty that grows over time. If Mars brings something to light this afternoon, let it help you see things clearly. You’ve been carrying a lot, but you don’t have to make a big deal to let it go. You can set it down gently and with care.

The Three of Wands reversed holds a particular kind of ache; you've done the visionary work, you've stood at the edge an...
06/11/2026

The Three of Wands reversed holds a particular kind of ache; you've done the visionary work, you've stood at the edge and looked out toward what could be, and yet something keeps the ships from coming in. Fire, in its reversed expression, isn't extinguished so much as turned back on itself, feeding
inward rather than projecting outward. You may be second-guessing a direction you once felt certain about, or waiting longer than you expected and wondering whether patience has quietly curdled into stalling. Today's Moon in Ta**us adds a layer that's worth paying attention to: Ta**us and the suit
of Wands are in natural tension. Earth wants to settle, fire wants to move, and your body today is voting hard for stillness, for comfort, for not pressing forward until something feels more solid underfoot. That's not a flaw in you. It may be useful information.
Tonight, when the Moon squares
Pluto, whatever surfaces emotionally is likely carrying more freight than the immediate moment can account for, and the Three of Wands reversed whispers that some of what you're sitting with around vision, timing, and forward movement has older roots than you've been admitting. The invitation today
isn't to figure it out or fix the stall. It's to let your body be the container for something you've been holding at arm's length. You don't have to name it perfectly or know what to do with it. The full weight of a feeling, met without suppression and without immediate action, has its own kind of
intelligence. Something in you already knows whether you're waiting wisely or waiting out of fear, and tonight might be when that distinction gets a little harder to ignore.

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