August Career Readings: Hudson and Connor 🐦⬛
Note: Happy first day of season two filming everyone!! As a gift I’m posting my August career spread. This was originally read on July 28. I know this post is a bit late, but hopefully I’ll be more on time for September!
I still consider myself a beginner with tarot, and tarot readings are always open to interpretation. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and please always remember to be kind.
Decks Used
Tarot of the Divine
Woodland Wardsns Oracle
Connor
Overall Career Energy
Cards: Ten of Wands (Timbo Tree) + Wolf & Rose Hip (Guardianship)
The Ten of Wands suggests that Connor will be working very hard this month! He might be working on multiple projects this month and not just season two of Heated Rivalry. I also get the feeling of a major project wrapping up, maybe Transaction Planet finally? Like it’s hard work going on but the fruit of the labour is going to be so worth it.
Despite him working so hard, the Wolf & Rosehip reminds us that he is not alone, and he has his pack (awooo??). He also might be stepping into a leadership role, which is interesting cause the theme of leadership constantly shows up for me when I read Connor. There’s also a strong loyalty to his work and his craft and the people he works with. Loyalty is also always a theme I see for Connor. When he’s invested in something, he’s invested. There’s also a protective energy here around his craft and the people around him.
With the rose hip, it represents divine love and preparation. There’s a lot of love for his work and craft.
Public Image
Cards: Five of Coins (The Little Match Girl) + Bee & Pomegranate (Productivity) Reversed
Very little visibility (Five of Coins) this month or stretches of where we get nothing, most likely when filming starts for Heated Rivalry. We might be feeling a bit starved for content like a little orphan girl. It looks like he will be busier with work (Bee & Pomegranate Rx) rather than showing us work. Again, very hard-working guy. If we do see him, I imagine we will see him in candid, non-working scenarios.
Career Focus
Cards: Page of Swords (Princess Parizade) + Boar & Pumpkin (Confidence)
With the Page of Swords, I get the feeling he’s diving deep into script analysis and character work and preparation for season 2 and possibly other upcoming projects. Any challenges that come his way will be approached with curiosity and optimism.
The Boar & Pumpkin also shows a lot of resilience and being thick-skinned. Any criticism or outside noise rolls off his back easily. He also might be becoming more confident in his abilities. As the Ten of Wands suggested, he’s really throwing himself into his work.
Biggest Public Moment
Cards: Page of Coins (Beaivi-Nieida) Moth & Eucalyptus (An Ending) Reversed
We are reaching an end-of-era energy! With Page of Coins, I’m thinking we might get some sort of announcement, such as casting, a new project being green-lit, or a contract. It’s all very early stages, so could also just be confirmation of something. Idk I’m feeling Marvel? Beaivi-Nieida’s story is about the end of winter and the promise of summer, so it could very well just be season two of heated rivalry filming confirmation. The announcement will come from a concrete source.
Moth & Eucalyptus Reversed is about reluctance to change. Hence where I feel like we might get confirmation of something that will be long-running in his career. However, with all these cards, there’s the theme of transitioning and change. We see this with Beaivi-Nieida’s as she brings winter to an end, and there are even reindeer on her card, where males also go through the natural shedding process that is an uncomfortable but necessary part of growth. I don’t see him leaving Heated Rivalry behind or anything like that, but instead a promise of what’s to come after it’s over.
Hidden Career Influence
Cards: Knight of Wands (Tatterhood) + Weasel & Pine (Introspection) Reversed
There’s a lot of fiery energy underneath everything. The Knight of Wands suggests Connor may be advocating strongly for his creative vision, acting on instinct, or pushing himself toward something he’s genuinely passionate about. There’s a lot of fired-up energy as he steps into August and what awaits him.
Even though everything is moving fast, he might be having some struggles being alone (Weasel & Pine Rx). There might be some hidden exhaustion or burnout. It warns that being alone or choosing to be alone (not relying on his pack) might take a toll on him.
Challenge
Cards: Seven of Coins (Nanahuatzin) + Marten & Foxglove (Mischief) Reversed
With all this hard work he’s putting in, the Seven of Coins suggests he might be having some doubts about whether everything will pay off in the end. Something might be feeling like it’s taking longer than expected.
There could also be some miscommunication surrounding him, (Marten & Foxglove Rx) and when I did read this it felt a bit devious. I don’t say this to stress anyone out but to just be transparent. There might be changing plans that he wasn’t aware of or maybe some misleading information surrounding him.
What Fans Actually Notice
Cards: Ace of Cups (Matsuo's Sake) & Trout & Lily of the Valley (Purification)
This one is very cute! There’s a feeling of a return to happiness here. When we do see him, Ace of Cups shows that he looks like he’s glowing and relaxed. It feels very joyous when we see him, and I’m getting this like “boy in love” glow? The Hudson glow? The Trout & Lily further reinforces that. It feels like nature is healing in a way.
Surprise Opportunity
Cards: Eight of Coins (Six of Swans) + Rooster and Sunflower (Communication) Reversed
I kinda scratched my noggin at this one. The opportunity for him comes out of a miscommunication (Rooster & Sunflower Rx) and might allow him to showcase his craftsmanship (Eight of Coins) and how skilled he actually is. Maybe the miscommunication allows him to sharpen his skills. Maybe the show of skill has nothing to do with speaking at all, and he has the chance to show his facial range of acting.
Outcome of August
Cards: Three of Cups (Apsara) Reversed + Dragonfly & Pansy (Balance) Reversed
Now, hold my hand while I say this. The Three of Cups Reversed and Dragonfly and Pansy Reversed suggest there might be some leaks or gossip surrounding his love life or friendships. It seems like this could come from someone with an unhealthy obsession, aka any solos really. I don’t say this to scare people, but just so people can be prepared if anything does happen. As always please respect his privacy if anything does come out.
On the other hand, the Three of Cups Reversed could just be a manifestation of burnout after working hard all week. His social battery might be dead and need to recharge.
Other Themes and Patterns
Autumn: Boar & Pumpkin, Porcupine, Pomegranate, Sunflower, 7oP, PoP, 8oP
The biggest theme in this spread is abundance. This feels like a very harvest season month for him and putting his dead down and doing the hard labour. Right now he’s out in the field doing a lot of prep work that will later provide for his career, if that makes sense.
Defensive: Porcupine, Boar, Pumpkin, Pine, Eucalyptus, Foxglove, Rose Hip, Anemone
There’s also a theme of being defensive. To me it’s armour to not let outside energy interfere with his work. If something were to leak, I doubt it will reach him and affect him in anyway career wise.
Tricksters: Weasel, Marten, Porcupine
There might be a trickster figure in his inner work or personal circle, acting very sneaky. It’s a warning to be on your toes as the environment around him can be unpredictable.
Community (Wolf, Bee, Rooster) vs. Isolation (Weasel/Porcupine/Marten + 10oW, 3oC rx)
There’s a lot of juxtaposition between community and isolation this month. All the cards suggest that instead of isolating himself, which can lead to burnout, he should rely more on his community around him. That doesn’t mean there aren’t times for isolation and to work by yourself.
Sacrifice: Sagua’a/Timbó Tree, Nanahuatzin
There are some themes of sacrifice here, such as Sagua’a dying to grow the Timbó tree, and Nanahuatzin sacrificing himself in fire. It warns against burnout
Flight: Moth, Dragonfly, Bee, Rooster
There’s a lot of flying creatures in this spread, which could point to physical travel and communication surrounding him this month.
Elements
Fire: Ten of Wands, Knight of Wands, Rooster & Sunflower, Beaivi-Nieida, Nanahuatzin
Fire is really the only element worth pointing out. Fire shows momentum and passion fueling his career this month. We also might be seeing his career beginning the emergence from a “winter” hiatus and back into visibility.
There’s not much reason to point out the earth elements in this spread, as this is a career spread so getting earth elements isn’t surprising.
Advice for the Fandom
Cards: The Empress (Our Lady Guadalupe) Reversed + Porcupine & Anemone (Boundaries) Reversed
The advice the cards have for everyone is, don’t be a boy mom towards Connor. The Empress Reversed is telling us to resist smothering him and the Porcupine & Anemone Reversed are telling us to respect the boundaries he does have. If Connor does seem bristly this month, don’t take it personally or assign negative motives to it. He’s just preserving his energy. Respect his privacy as well.
Hudson
Overall Career Theme
Cards: Three of Coins + Mouse and Buttercup (Innocence)
The overall theme for Hudson is stepping into a student mindset with the Three of Coins. There’s a lot of excitement entering this month and he is eager to grow and refine his performance. He feels like an eager puppy in a way? Like so excited to be a sponge and soak up knowledge.
Mouse & Buttercup shows that Hudson is stepping into this month with humility and growth. He has a very adaptable mindset, open to trying new things and moves quickly. It’s just such a positive energy. Yipppeee!
Public Image
Cards: Two of Cups (Gilgamesh and Enkidu) + Otter & Cattail (Peace)
With the Otter & Cattail, I get a playful energy from Hudson. Otters are social little guys, so I immediately get an image of Hudson being perceived as someone comfortable, happy, and enjoying the people around him. When we see him in public, we will get very little toxicity and drama and just, peace. We might be in our controversy-free month. (Knock on wood!)
With Two of Cups, yes, I immediately thought about Connor. People will be seeing Hudson as the other half. There could be a focus on a strong rapport between him and his costars, not just Connor. We might see chemistry with him and other costars, and of course, Connor.
There’s also a possibility of the narrative continuing to focus on Hudson’s relationship with K, but honestly? I’m much less convinced about that here. But it’s a possibility that popped into my brain so I thought to mention it.
Just love, lots of love.
Career Focus
Cards: Nine of Wands (Vasilisa the Beautiful) + Crow & Dogwood (Intelligence) Reversed
A lot of his energy feels like it’s being put into long hours on set and battling self-doubt (Crow & Dogwood Rx) during filming. Nine of Wands tells us he’s pushing through despite coming out of the exhausting month of July. There’s also a defensive energy as if he’s guarding his energy and becoming more cautious of what he brings into his personal life.
One thing that always gets me to giggle, is that Vasilisa the Beautiful is a Baba Yaga myth, so maybe there’s some focus on Baba Yaga this month? Or because it’s in the reversed position it’s showing a focus away from Baba Yaga.
The Crow & Dogwood Reversed shows that Hudson might be having some imposter syndrome. There might be a tiny voice in the back of his head asking if he’s good enough or feeling like a fraud despite having repeatedly proven his talent. Hudson needs to remind himself that he has durability and intelligence to handle whatever crew or script throws at him.
The word death also came to mind when I got this card, Its not a literal death but a transformative death. Fun death.
Biggest Public Moment
Cards: The Devil (Boitatá) Reversed + Hawk and Thistle (Graceful Persistence)
I feel like the biggest moment for Hudson is stepping back into his own power. With the Devil Reversed, he might be stepping away from something like an old contract/commitment or shutting down some of the toxicity online. There could be a change in his career or professional team that gives him more control over his own career. There’s another scenario in my brain in what it could be that I don’t really wanna say aloud, but I’m squinting. Nothing bad I promise, I just don’t get how it’s career related yet.
The Hawk and Thistle shows, whatever the situation is, that Hudson handles it very well. He’s very observant of the things happening around him (media cycles, industry chatter, set dynamics) without getting caught up in it. When he chooses to speak or act, he does so with absolute precision and grace. He shows that he can handle pressure with composure and might be reinforcing his boundaries.
The hawk eats the snake, you know?
Hidden Career Influence
Cards: Five of Wands (Pandavas) Reversed + Trout & Lilly of the Valley (Purification)
Five of Wands suggests an end to the fighting. On a practical level, production logistics might be smoothing out or any creative friction is finally being cleared up. The Pandavas show a brotherly unity as everyone is agreeing to work for the good of the production. It’s family.
The Trout & Lilly of the Valley just further reinforces this theme of resolution. Any lingering toxic atmosphere surrounding Hudson is beginning to dissipate and workflow becomes very fluid and clean. There’s a steady, joyful environment for Hudson to look forward to. Overall very good vibes.
Challenge
Cards: Ten of Swords (Sedna) Reversed + Goat & Willow (Overcoming Obstacles) Reversed
I think July, and the months before, really exhausted Hudson. When I read him previously, there was always a theme of being tired and running on fumes, and while this month is more restorative for him (Ten of Swords Rx) it’s taking longer to shake off than expected (Goat & Willow Rx).
With his schedule, Hudson also might be feeling like he’s a bit off kilter and not being able to balance all the expectations well.
What Fans Actually Notice
Ace of Coins (Jack and the Beanstalk) Reversed + Ladybug & Sweet Pea (Happiness)
With Ace of Coins Reversed, there might be some hiccups, like maybe a mishap or some sort? Like maybe a weird outfit or weird pap photo. But it feels all very minor. It could also maybe point to not seeing him when we expected to for something.
When pulling for this question, Ladybug and Sweat Pea literally fell out, face up, which made me smile. Everyone will be more focused on how happy he looks and the joy radiating from him. So despite whatever little blip the Ace of Coins Reversed suggests, overall everyone will be more focused on the light-hearted joys and stuff.
Surprise Opportunity
Four of Coins (Condor’s Wife) + Moth and Eucalyptus (an ending) Reversed
Four of Coins suggests that a very lucrative opportunity might fall into his lap. He might be offered a brand collaboration, a new project or role that offers him long-term financial stability and greater control over his career and public image.
Note: On August 4, Hudson was officially announced as the new ambassador for skincare brand SKIN1004. 🙂↕️
With Moth and Eucalyptus reversed, I wonder if Hudson has been holding onto something familiar simply because it’s safe, or if the offer or opportunity is something that Hudson thought was off the table suddenly resurfaces. There might be some hesitation with this decision as well, but by letting go of whatever is holding him back this opportunity will be very good for him.
Outcome of August
Cards: The Hermit (Druid & White Stag) Reversed + Deer & Oat (Healing)
We will be getting some Hudhealings at the end of the month I think!
He got two deers in this reading! The Hermit Reversed tells us a period of isolation is coming to an end. We might be seeing more of an online presence from him such as posting BTS photos or book recommendations.
We also get two deers for Hudson, so there’s a big theme of gentleness, grace, and renewal, as the antlers represent life cycles. And when pulling this, my brain immediately went to Connor again, as I feel like there’s a strong theme of connecting with the people he trusts. It doesn’t have to just be Connor, but could be friends and family members. Oats also thrive even in depleted soil and provide nourishment. At the end of the month, Hudson finds a way to replenish his energy
Other Themes and Patterns
Healing: Willow, Eucalyptus, Deer & Oat, Lilly of the Valley, cattail, 10oS Rx, Devil Rx, 5oW Rx, Hermit Rx
August is so healing for Hudson. We always say Hudhealings for us, but what about Hudhealings for him? Hudson is undoing old patterns of overextension and learning how to balance career and health better. Botanically, the Willow acts as a natural pain reliever; Eucalyptus clears airways and protects; Oats replenish depleted soil; Cattails filter muddy waters; Lily of the Valley purifies. He is actively cleaning out toxic environments and purifying them. He’s also accepting support from the people around him.
Community: Mouse, Crow, Ladybug, Otter, Deer, Goat, Hermit Rx, 2oC, 3oP
He’s going to have a very social month career-wise, possibly reaching out to new people or building a stronger circle around him professionally. I think community is very important to him this month. Mutual respect is a baseline here as he reaches out and forms genuine connections.
Indicator Species: Trout, Otter
We got two indicator species. Indicator species allow us to see when an ecosystem is healthy based on their presence. This shows that Hudson is stepping into healthier environments but also that his wellbeing relies on environments clear from toxicity, conflict and chaos like Five of Wands Rx.
Flight; Crow, Hawks, Vulture, Condor, moth, ladybug
Like Connor, we got a lot of flight animals which again, could symbolize physical flights and travel, but also a flow of communication surrounding him. He might be travelling again in August.
Advice for the Fandom
Cards: The Wheel of Fortune (Anansi) Reversed + Vulture & Asphodel (Upheavals) Reversed
The Wheel of Fortune Reversed is basically saying, don’t doom. Anansi is a trickster and likes to spin complex webs, so be aware of trickster rumours surrounding Hudson and his career and don’t get caught in that web. If we have a bit of stagnation in the month from Hudson, don’t assume the worst, things are happening behind the scenes.
Also don’t be overdramatic about stuff (Vulture & Asphodel). If you see Hudson looking a bit tired in a pap photo or something, don’t assume he hates Heated Rivalry and needs to be freed or some other weird narrative. The Vulture warns against feeding on carrion (which could be past drama resurfacing, or dooming, etc). If you’re feeling anxious being in the fandom and how things are moving, it might be time to put down the phone for a little bit. Start by recognizing your own boundaries and what is not benefiting you and your happiness. Focus on facts instead of the social media echo chamber.
