Urban Soul Tarot

08/10/2025

The Seven of Wands shows the gentle vulture god Jatayu taking on the fierce demon Ravana as he abducts the Indian Princess and wife of Lord Rama in his flying chariot. Often, when we are protecting something we love, be it our loved ones or our principles, it is never about the size of the dog in the fight. Rather, it is always about the size of the fight in the dog. The scene from the Indian Epic Ramayana has captured imagination since time immemorial and is played out with gusto in the days leading up to Dusshera when the effigy of Ravana is burnt, the victory of good over evil.
If you are wondering, Jatayu never survived the assault by the mighty demon king, but he held on to dear life, in order to inform Lord Rama that his wife had been abducted by the immoral Asura or demon.
Today, the card reminds you that even though you have a gentle and kind heart, and you have adapted to the circumstances around you, you need to remember your strength. You have it in you to take on whatever life throws your way since you are ready to draw the line and put your foot down on what is non-negotiable for you. Unlike Jatayu, who knew his victory would be to successfully defy death and hold on to being the messenger for Rama, you have a vantage point.
Hold your ground and make sure you do not compromise on what your value system is. You just may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.
Have a blessed day!!

07/10/2025

The 7 of Cups usually talk about a myriad of choices that lie before us &, the fact that we can take a pick from what we desire. In my deck & my opinion, however, I have realized that very often the 7 of Cups turns up when we are in a situation that feels stuck like the situation the Kingdom of Shahryar found itself in. Shahryar was the Sultan from the Middle East, whose wife cheated in him & broke his heart,turning him bitter. He vowed revenge on the entire s*x & thus married a woman for a day, beheading her the very next morning. The 1001 tales of the Arabian nights were spun by Sheherzade, the beautiful daughter of the Vazeer, in her attempt to reclaim agency in that situation & restore the kingdom back to its grandeur. We all know how the brilliant storyteller daughter of the Vazeer asked her sister to request a story on the night of her wedding to the Sultan, & spun beautiful brilliant stories, which were left at a cliff hanger every morning & the Sultan in his curiosity would keep her alive another day so she could finish the story, when they sat togetner at night. The stories were recorded in the 1001 Tales from the Arabian Nights. At the end of the tales, the Sultan realised he fell in love with the witty Sheherzade and that not all women were unfaithful. Character was not based on gender. The 7 of Cups thus is a testament to our emotional valor & courage when we find ourselves stuck. It is a heart rendering thought of how the hell did I land up in this situation. In addition , it is the use of storytelling & imagination as a survival technique. The stories spun by Sheherzade end up reminding us that we , too, cab use & frame narrative in many ways. Imagination and illusion thus can both protect us as it does with the stories of Sheherzade & endanger us as it does with Shahryar’s disillusionment. This is also a reminder that when we direct our imagination very consciously, we can harness the creative potential of our Psyche & transform our destiny. Just as she doesn’t change the Sultan’s mind immediately, so too, now is not the time for action. For now, it just might be a time for a poignant rendering of how I got here, & not the time for action.

06/10/2025

Every now and then, life takes a turn where one needs to take a deep breath, get their bearings, and call a spade a spade. That is the gift of both the King and Queen of Swords. The Queen, however, has gotten a bad rap, and sometimes, when the Queen turns up, there is a hint of bitterness or resentment as well with either the circumstances or a person in question. She still has that hint of emotion as opposed to the complete calm of the King of Swords. Given that this is the card for the collective at the end of 2 major eclipses, the message from the Univerae could not be clearer - cut your losses. Whatever is leaving your life, let it go since there is something better that will fill the void it leaves.
Have a blessed day!!

06/10/2025

04/10/2025

There are days when temptation seems to beckon, and one wishes that wishes were horses. Iblis, the Djin, from Middle Eastern mythology, is very much a man who offers those temptations. However, the gifts he offers come with strings attached. And the whole truth is never revealed. It is worthwhile to know that Iblis himself also personifies what the Drvil symbolises - the dark hidden thoughts that we try and disown, our shadow selves that feel unloved, and unseen
Iblis was unhappy that men were loved and that rage and jealousy and envy ended up making him pledge to cause harm to man.
So today, look into your shadow side since only when it is integrated will you be whole. Also, take note of the temptations that pop up your way whilst looking deeper as to why you want something. Sometimes, that is a simpler path to healing.
Have a blessed day!!

01/10/2025

Strength is not brute force. It is not about conquering, controlling, or silencing.
True strength is the quiet resilience of spirit — the courage to sit still when your emotions roar like lions.
Resilience does not come from running away. It is born when we pause, breathe, and dare to meet what rises within us. Just as the woman in this card sits beside the lion, calm and unafraid, we, too, learn that the fiercest parts of us soften only when we stop fighting them.
You can not sit that close to a beast unless you have befriended it.
And so, strength asks: Can you befriend your fear? Your grief? Your anger?
This is the power of compassion over force, gentleness over resistance. Strength is the art of choosing presence instead of escape.
To be resilient is to open your heart in the very place you once wanted to close it. That is the deepest courage of all.

Have a blessed day!!

30/09/2025

Life turns in cycles—sometimes we rise, and sometimes we fall. The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that destiny and karma are always in motion, shaping the ground beneath our feet.
In my opinion, this is the one card that definitely deserves another draw to see which way the wheel is turning. However, no matter how unpredictable the spin is, we are never powerless. The wheel may show us patterns, echoes of the past, or lessons we’re meant to revisit—but it does not dictate our soul’s response.
Free will is always our anchor. The only constant we truly hold is the ability to choose: how we meet change, how we interpret the moment, and how we act moving forward.
Every response we give plants new seeds into the turning of the wheel. Karma is not a sentence—it is a dance between what has been and what we create now.
So when the wheel turns, ask yourself: What do I want my choice to ripple into the next cycle?
The Wheel turns. Karma teaches. Free will chooses. No matter what cycle you’re in, your response is your power.

Have a blessed day!!

29/09/2025

The Sun is a gentle reminder of joy, warmth, and quiet recognition that blooms when you live from the heart.

Just as the Sun in astrology speaks to your soul’s purpose—what makes you feel alive and what your spirit came here to express—this card whispers that your light is already within you.

Today, it asks you to pause, breathe, and feel into what makes your heart sing. Where do you feel most alive? What lights you up from the inside out? Let this be the day you lean into your most authentic self-expression, knowing that your unique glow is your gift to the world and the universe loves when you shine.

May your soul express itself with all its glow!!
Have a blessed day!!

27/09/2025

Sometimes, life leads you into the underworld of your own heart.
It isn’t a punishment; it’s a rich, hidden kingdom. Yes, it’s dark — but it’s also where diamonds are formed. The Queen of the Underworld knows this truth, and so does the 5 of Cups.
When you’re grieving, disappointed, or triggered, you’re standing at the gates of that inner realm. Instead of turning away, sit with what you’re feeling. Ask yourself what hurts, what memories echo, and what wounds still speak.
This is not a weakness. This is sacred work. Healing happens in layers, and the first layer is simply witnessing the pain without rushing to cover it. The shadows you face now hold the keys to your transformation.
Step into your underworld gently. Honour what you find. This is where your deepest healing begins — and where you reclaim your own hidden treasure.
Have a blessed day, my dearest reader

24/09/2025

Independence is more than a word.
It’s the quiet glow of self-sufficiency,
the soft but unshakable knowing
that no one grants you freedom —
you rise and claim it for yourself.
Like the figure of the Nine of Pentacles,
you stand rooted in your own garden,
your harvest born of perseverance,
your abundance woven from discipline and grace.

This is not only about money.
It’s emotional, spiritual, and material at once —
a wholeness you cultivate inside
until it blooms outside.
True independence is sovereignty:
no longer waiting for permission,
no longer leaning on what can be taken away.
It’s the calm confidence that,
come what may,
you will stand, thrive, and flourish —
because you have built a life
from your own hands and heart.

Have a blessed day!!