Nikki’s Weekly Tarot Reading: May 12-18, 2025

The Universe and Five of Swords

We begin this week with a Full Moon in Scorpio. This sign encourages us to explore our deeper emotions and examine what lies beneath the surface. The cards ask us to honor how far we have come and identify what might be holding us back. Together, they are guiding us toward transformative growth.

Our first card this week is The Universe. This card points to all our hard work and investment in our evolution. This card wants us to feel proud and honor our growth instead of focusing on what we need to do next. There is always more to accomplish, but now is a time to celebrate.

The figure in the center of the card is dancing naked with a snake, surrounded by all four elements. She is in a place of celebration, mastery, and letting go of fear. She has gone through all the ups and downs of the Fool’s Journey and is in her power.

Celebrating ourselves is not easy for some of us, but it is so important to acknowledge our growth. If this feels out of your comfort zone, this card will help you work on this skill.

To invite the spirit of The Universe card into your world, offer her the gift of walking, hiking, or dancing. Being in your body instead of your head is a great way to uplift this energy.

Turning on some music and allowing yourself to let go can be very healing. You can also go to the nearest patch of grass, put your bare feet on the earth, close your eyes, and feel the air on your skin.

Spend time honoring yourself this week and celebrating your journey thus far. Do something that makes you feel good and indulge in an activity that nourishes you. This will help you recharge for what’s next on your path.

The Universe card helps us acknowledge our hard work instead of thinking about what to do next. The work will always be there, but this week, we deserve congratulations.

Under the card’s influence, reflect on your journey and send yourself loving affirmations. Acknowledge your achievements and the strength within you. Planting seeds of kindness before embarking on a new path will lead to a road filled with vibrant wildflowers.

The next card, the Five of Swords, also known as Defeat, offers valuable insights and lessons. This card encourages us to explore our shadow side and confront difficult truths. While no one enjoys the feeling of defeat, it is a natural part of life.

On this card are five swords in the shape of a pentagram. The top of the pentagram is pointed towards us. The significance of this formation is to show we are the ones who amplify or disarm our defeat. We control how it affects us, what we learn from it, and how we move forward.

The card of Defeat points to our tendency to view our failures as personal flaws instead of recognizing them as natural occurrences. It highlights how we often limit ourselves to avoid pain, rather than concentrating on the situations that lead to disappointment.

We are being asked to shift our perspective and see our lives non-judgmentally. In this light, our setbacks and disappointments exist without a story. When we detach from the negative meaning, we experience a deep sense of relief.

Some questions to consider: How can we change our perspective on defeat? How can we begin to view defeats as a natural part of life? How can we continue to take risks while also granting ourselves compassion?

Disappointments, bad habits, and failures are our greatest teachers. They reveal our strength and teach us what we can do differently next time. Under the Full Moon, we are called to engage in this transformative work.

Mantra for the week: I celebrate how far I have come. I view any setbacks without judgment. 

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