What Will Your April Look Like?
Hello hello! This Pick a Card (or Pick a Picture) is to answer the question "What will my April look like?" or "What can I expect this April?" Please let me know if it resonated or not, and check out my blog for both free & paid readings <33
Choose one of four beach pics below to see what to expect this April.
Pile 1
The Empress, Ace of Cups, Five of Swords, Three of Wands, Five of Wands reversed, Burning Bowl Ritual
Your first week of April, we have The Empress. You may be close to a mother figure during this time, or be embodying the energy of one. For some of you, this could literally mean finding out you are pregnant, or giving birth. For others, you will be taking care of a loved one, or supporting your friends. This card also represents new creative endeavors. This will be a good week to try something new, or start a new hobby. In the second week, we have the Ace of Cups. This is still a very nurturing, empathetic card. The happiness you feel at the very start of the month, has carried into this week as well. You will spend time with a friend, and feel as though you are bonding with those around you. You may meet someone new during this time, or deepen a preexisting connection with someone. In your third week, we have the Five of Swords. This is a bit of a crash, compared to the first two weeks. You could be arguing with someone, or feeling like someone doesn't support you as much as you supported them. This can give us the energy sometimes, especially with the Ace of Cups before it, of someone who is tired of giving someone else all their energy & effort, and not really seeing anything in return. Someone in your life could be belittling the hobby you started at the beginning of the month, not understanding the importance of doing something for fun, instead of for money. Your end April on a high note however, with the Three of Wands. You will be very focused on your goals, working hard to achieve them and not letting other distractions get in your way. Expect the person you got close with at the beginning of your month to still be by your side, helping to support you during this time as well! You will be doing some long-term thinking and planning, wanting to lay down some goals to make your dreams feel more concrete.
The overall theme for your April is the Five of Wands reversed. This indicates that you may be finding out a truth about someone, most likely the person referenced in week three. This will be a month about being your authentic self, and setting down much needed boundaries. Don't let anyone walk all over you, no matter how long they have been in your life.
Your self care card is Burning Bowl Ritual. Spend time this month to let go of what is holding you back. Whether or not this is in the form of an actual ritual, is up to you. It will be important for your self care and your state of mind however, to do something to let go of that which burdens you.
Pile 2
King of Swords reversed, Ten of Coins reversed, Eight of Swords reversed, Five of Cups reversed, Five of Swords reversed, Music
Your first week of April is represented by the King of Swords reversed. This could either be the energy you are embodying, or someone you will encounter. Regardless, this is a person who is selfish and hurting. You may be sick of being treated like you are less than for something you cannot control, and you wish to take a stand of some kind. You may be feeling like no one ever seems to prioritize you in the way you deserve, so you will spend this first week choosing yourself, above all else. With the Ten of Coins reversed, your second week will carry a lot of this same energy. In this moody feeling, where you think the world is against you, you may make a couple bad or irresponsible choices. Nothing permanent or long-term, but more like... drinking on a work night, or pulling an all-nighter when you have school the next morning. You are just acting out of desperation to feel important or to have time to yourself and away from those that have hurt you. The third week of April, we see this begin to turn around, with the Eight of Swords reversed. This card speaks to freedom from regret and guilt. You will begin to feel better, or at least you will feel more like yourself. You may realize that the expectations or demands that others have for you, truly isn't fair, and that only you know what you are capable of. As you begin to set your own boundaries and limitations, and release those placed onto you, you will begin to feel better in yourself. Your last week of April, with the Five of Cups reversed, will be the best week yet. You will have a newfound sense of peace and belonging. As well, you may become closer with a friend, or meet someone new, who seems to truly understand you and support you. You will end the month feeling satisfied, if not happy.
Your overall month is reflected with the Five of Swords reversed. This will be a month of shedding expectations and limitations unfairly set upon you, and redefining yourself. This could be a month where you come out, and find acceptance, as well. Overall, you can expect this general sense of rebirth during April.
Your self care oracle is Music. This is a good month to listen to new music, or make music! Blast your fave songs in your headphones. Buy concert tickets. Tinker with a new instrument. Write a song you never show anyone.
Pile 3
Death reversed, The Devil reversed, Ace of Wands, Five of Wands reversed, Eight of Wands, Aromatherapy
Death reversed defines your first week in April. This is a card that, when in reverse, indicates a fear of change. You may spend the first week of April knowing that there is something you need to do, but being afraid to do it. This could be applying to post-secondary, moving, talking to your crush, starting a new project, asking for a raise, etc. Whatever it may be, you desperately want to do it, but you are afraid of what it means to commit to the change. You know that once you start to put your plan in motion, things cannot return to how they once were... even if they aren't so great right now. Your second week is defined by The Devil reversed. This is the week where you decide to go after what you want. You decide that your mental obstacles cannot stop you, that you deserve happiness no matter what. You will dedicate yourself to your goal this week. It is important to note, however, that this card can indicate obsessive tendencies or energies. It is important that you try and find some balance, don't push yourself too hard too fast! The third week of April, we have the Ace of Wands. This indicates a strong burst of energy and creativity. You have thrown yourself into your goal, willing to push yourself to the end. You are feeling brave and confident and ready for change. You will be carrying the energy from the last week forward, and will continue to work hard on your goal. We end April however, with the Five of Wands reversed. You may hit some sort of more physical obstacle, aside from your own worries and anxieties, which will stop you dead in your tracks. You won't be sure how to get over said obstacle, to carry down your path, and it may make you feel defeated. You will spend this week trying to build yourself back up and replanning how to return to getting what you want. Make sure you remain committed to what you deserve! Don't let one roadblock stop you for good!
Your overall April is defined by Eight of Wands. This card represents this speed and confidence with which you pursue your goals. You are going to be working hard on getting what you want. And you will be rewarded quickly for your hardwork! If not in April, than by the end of May. This may also indicate good luck in love this month, if that is one of your goals.
Your self care oracle is Aromatherapy. Maybe try out aromatherapy? Or light more candles! Or create candles! Look into essential oils and incense. Spend some time trying to make your living space smell good. Bake with lots of vanilla essence.
Pile 4
Nine of Coins reversed, Knight of Swords, The Magician, Nine of Swords, Temperance, Connect with the Earth
Nine of Coins reversed shows us your first week of April. You may have had something happen in the last week of March, which you are still experiencing the effects of at the beginning of April. Someone may have hurt you, or you felt deceived by someone, and you are spending this first week to lick your wounds clean and get resituated on your feet. Spend this week finding a sense of security in yourself. Take the time and rest you need. The Knight of Swords come in the second week to drastically contrast your first week. You will have new goals and thoughts, and be excited to be back on your feet and trying something new. You may be pursuing a new crush, or going after a different job. You will be feeling bold and brave and ready to get hurt again, though hoping it does not come to that! Expect this second week of April to bring you lots of change. Your third week has The Magician, which is a card of new ideas and the resources required to go after your goals. Things will be going your way this week. The feeling you had last week, follows you into this week. You have your goal in mind, and everything seems to be going the way you want it to go. Your friends or loved ones are willing to help support and encourage you, and you are feeling happy and brave. The last week of April, however, brings us back to the beginning, with the Nine of Swords. Someone may make a small comment, or you may not get the job you wanted, or things aren't happening as quick as you want them to, and it is bringing you down some. This card emphasizes IMAGINED fears. You are anxious or worried that this is all for nothing, or that you cannot accomplish the things you want to, but this fear is not founded in reality. Remind yourself of this when you hit your low moments. Use it to pick yourself back up. And, like your first week, take the time you need to rest and feel more secure.
Your month is represented, overall, by Temperance. People are going to be very supportive and accommodating towards you this month. You may feel somewhat peaceful, despite the energy or sadness you experience. It may seem like a bit of a rollercoaster this month, but when you look back on it, you will acknowledge that you felt more at peace and relaxed than you realized. Rely on those around you to keep you grounded and support you when you need it.
Your self care oracle for this month is Connect with the Earth. Get out for walks if you can! Spend time early morning watching the sunrise and listening to the world wake up. Let yourself feel connected to the world and energy that exists all around you.
