Urban Soul Tarot

10/05/2026

How does one define motherhood? The archetype of the Mother is so powerful, and literature has so many qualities of motherhood. However, in my experience, no amount of intellectualising or rational knowing ever prepares you for motherhood. Having a child makes our hearts expand, and, as Dr Seuss would say, "And what happened then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Mother's big heart grew three sizes that day!" There is the bravery of allowing your heart, as it expands each day, to walk out of your chest, to always care and worry about another often, while putting yourself lower in the list of priorities, and to know that there will be times when you can do nothing to protect your child from the lessons that life presents them!! Of course, donning multiple hats is the call of the day!! A mother is never just a mother, she's the caregiver, the cuddler, the one who kisses the boo-boo's away, the teacher, the drill sargeant, the hostess, the doctor, the dentist -checking to see if you brushed at night, the driver, the seamstress, the bouncer breaking up an argument between siblings, the philosopher, the caterer, the pet walker, the list goes on and on!! Being a mom suggests that your own accomplishments matter, but what truly brings joy is seeing the beaming face looking up at you, saying "tada!! I tied my laces"!
And if you're really lucky, you have a Mother who is your best friend, someone who has your back unconditionally and isn't afraid to plant a kick in your backside if you deserve it, since she knows your potential!! She sees your warts and scabs and all your flaws, but loves you nevertheless and pushes you towards finding yourself so you can live your best life. She fills your bucket of self-esteem by painstakingly giving of herself and helping you uncover who you are, with no expectations of reward or returns. She does it because she wants to, not because she has to. Her biggest wish for you is that the world will enjoy spending time with you, because you're you!!
Even when you are half a decade old, and life gets tough, you know that your Mom's love is the thread that holds you and helps you find the way out of the labyrinth like Ariadne's string. Because all through life, Mom is still one of your safest places.
To my darling Mom Meena Bhogal,
Thank you for being all of the above and more. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose you to be my Mother every time. I carry your love wherever I go. Life wouldn't couldn't be the same without you. Thank you for a lifetime of love and care, a hollering when required, a kick in the back, and for being a champion when I am low!! Thank you for the gift of a sibling- my forever friend, and for being my friend and accepting even if you do not understand at times- all my quirks!!
Thank you for setting the bar so high and for showing us by example how to be a better person, how to be a kinder "mom". Thank you for showing how to build a relationship with our children that, hopefully, should, in time, progress from being a protector and caregiver and Mom to blossoming into a friendship that stands the test of time through the ebbs and flows of life. Thank you for making us aspire to be better Moms.
I know I speak for both Aman and me as I write!! Happy Mother's Day!!
We love you and are so grateful for the gift of you,
love you to the Moon and Beyond!!
Aman Bhogal and me

10/05/2026

Astrology does not tell you whether you are a "good" or "bad" sleeper. It shows how your nervous system tends to process the experiences you live through, where you carry emotional residue, and what kind of environment helps you feel safe enough to let go.

For many spiritually conscious people, sleep issues are not simply about being overtired. They can be linked to emotional holding, intuitive overload, relationship stress, grief, unprocessed transitions or a sense that your energy is still switched on long after the day has ended. Your chart can highlight these tendencies with surprising clarity.

Lets get your chart and get cracking - https://www.urbansoultarot.com/post/astrology-for-better-sleep-a-guide

07/05/2026

Pluto is currently in Aquarius. Over the next 20 years, it signals a transformation, shifting power from elite institutions to the collective. It focuses on revolutionary technology, AI, humanitarian causes, and grassroots organising, redefining societal structures through "power to the people". This era challenges established norms and accelerates rapid, futuristic societal shifts. It is noteworthy that when astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto on 18 February 1930, the "nuclear scene" was on the precipice of a revolutionary golden age. In 1930, scientists knew the atom had a dense, heavy nucleus (discovered by Ernest Rutherford in 1911), but they did not know what was inside it. By 1932, the neutron had been discovered. Britannica notes that Pluto was pulled from the darkness of space at the exact moment humanity pulled back the curtain on the subatomic underworld. Within 15 years of Pluto's discovery, this quiet academic scene exploded into the Manhattan Project and the Trinity nuclear test. In Aquarius, we can expect deep, seismic transformations across artificial intelligence, space travel, and digital infrastructure that will reshape daily life. A shift away from rigid, top-down corporate or government hierarchies toward decentralised networks and community-led movements is also something to look forward to. We may see the destruction of outworn social dogmas to make way for highly progressive, futuristic, or even radical concepts of humanitarianism and equity. On the negative side, it can manifest as extreme data surveillance, digital algorithmic control, or uncompromising groupthink.
How this energy manifests for an individual depends on where Aquarius falls in their birth chart: (By Rising or Sun Sign)
Aries / Aries Rising: Social networks undergo deep transformation, requiring the elimination of outdated friendships to align with true community allies.
Ta**us / Ta**us Rising: Career, public status, and ambitions evolve intensely, elevating personal influence.
Gemini / Gemini Rising: Personal philosophy, belief systems, and worldview are overhauled through higher learning or travel.
Cancer / Cancer Rising: Deep psychological shadow work is unearthed, fundamentally altering how shared finances, inheritances, and intimacy are handled.
Leo / Leo Rising: One-on-one relationships are directly tested and revolutionised, weeding out superficial dynamics for deep soul connections.
Virgo / Virgo Rising: Inefficient daily habits are removed, fundamentally changing physical health routines and the work environment.
Libra / Libra Rising: The way creativity is expressed, romance is experienced, and raw joy or self-expression is pursued is completely reinvented.
Scorpio / Scorpio Rising: Home life, family dynamics, and emotional foundations undergo massive structural changes.
Sagittarius / Sagittarius Rising: How communication, thoughts, and ideas are expressed is reconditioned, often amplifying voice or local influence.
Capricorn / Capricorn Rising: The financial landscape is rebuilt, altering the relationship with material wealth and internal self-worth.
Aquarius / Aquarius Rising: Identity, appearance, and personal power are totally transformed as Pluto crosses the first housePisces / Pisces Rising: The subconscious mind is activated, leading to profound spiritual healing, isolation, and the release of hidden karma.

02/05/2026

In the 90s, when I was operating the Singapore-Frankfurt route with Singapore Airlines, the station manager told us there was a crew member at the hotel with chickenpox, and we could look him up. I just got some necessities and left them outside his room door. I thought no more of it! About 3 weeks later, I got pulled out on standby to fly to Bombay (the contemporary name). The entire flight felt exhausting. I was sick through the service, offering meals and rushing to the galley to throw up. At the same time, the passengers decided what they wanted. When we landed, all I wanted to do was go 'crash out' at the hotel. And that was fine!! I slept through the stay, and the next evening, I began to feel sick again, at which point I saw the company doctor. Turns out, I had chickenpox. I spent 21 days at the Taj Palace, feeling like popcorn face, requesting the staff to leave a change of bedding and towels at the door, asking the hotel to send people who had already suffered through the pox before. When I was cleared to fly home, I looked like someone had spattered mud all over me. I had marks on my face, in my ears, and I felt scabs on my scalp.

Vain and miserable, I resorted to the superstition- In India, chickenpox is called Mata (mother) due to a traditional belief that the disease is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Sh*tala Mata. It is believed she causes the rashes (often called Mata-ji) but also brings healing, with the illness seen as her divine presence entering the body to cure it from within. This cultural perspective piqued my curiosity and deepened my respect for the diverse beliefs of my country. Out of desperation, I went to a temple to see the priest, who asked me to meet him promptly the next day with items on his inventory list: 5 dried dates, 50 grams of rock sugar, a coconut, neem leaves, vermillion, and turmeric powder. The next day, he prayed and let me go. The offering was to be donated at the temple, and I was told I had paid my dues to the Mata. In ten days, my face was clear. Was it tradition, or desperation? For me, aged 21, it was definitely desperation. I often wondered if it was a placebo, after all, the body can rejuvenate on its own!

However, as the Hierophant card today will inform you, rituals hold their own power. The Hierophant is all about connection to tradition. However, it is we who need to decide which traditions we subscribe to and what we believe. Years later, aged 33, I took my firstborn to the Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple, which is the faith I was born into, to give her some holy water as she would often fall sick. In my mind, even sceptics turn to tradition when we need help beyond ourselves.

In the past, the Hierophant was all about sacred traditions and belief and the church, whatever the church is in your faith. The character of the Hierophant has changed a lot, and in today's day, it is more about what beliefs you will subscribe to. So today, my dearest reader, what traditions will you choose to embrace, and what is your personal belief system?

Have a blessed day!!

01/05/2026

The strings of Karma bind us all. While many events in life seem absolutely random, with no indication of why something would happen, there is a precise method to the madness. Years ago, I had a client who sought an Akashic Records Reading. Of course, the reading was contactless. When we touched base, he mentioned that he found the reading extremely triggering, as he had an accident when he was just three, where someone dropped boiling water just off the stove on him, which, as one can understand, landed him in the hospital with severe 3rd degree burns. He spent a major part of his early years in the hospital. The reading I had sent him mentioned him being at the site of a military siege. In that life, he was incarnated as a woman. Let me narrate the story of his past life. Life was hard. This was during the years of the Ottoman expansion. Her life had been hard, and she had resigned herself to suffering, and that paralleled the current lifetime. The armies of the Ottoman Empire laid siege to her city, and she joined some of the women on the wall to defend it. They were responsible for boiling oil to throw at soldiers scaling the city's walls. As the oil was pushed over, she leaned over and saw the carnage it left behind, and it crossed her mind that there would be consequences for that. In this life, she/he finally finished the Karma attached to the war. His birth chart tells a story, too. He has an afflicted Moon in his birth chart and Mars in the 12th house, which indicates hospitalisation because of injuries, accidents, and often surgical interventions. Another indication in his birth chart was that the ruler of the 12th was in the 6th, a position that often appears in the charts of medical professionals, and he is a psychologist. So the Wheel of Fortune is about Karma and reminds us that the experiences our higher selves choose in our lives sometimes bring closure to our Karma. The only choice we can make then is how we respond to them, and Karma is not negative; it is the consequences that can also manifest as being born with a silver spoon in the mouth!! So today's to the Spinning Wheel and the Fates. Have a blessed day!!

28/04/2026

At the core of the Enneagram is the idea that each individual has a dominant personality type, shaped by early-life experiences, core desires, and defence mechanisms. These personality types are represented by nine interconnected points on a geometric figure, forming a dynamic and interactive system. Each type is assigned a number from one to nine, reflecting its position on the Enneagram diagram. The Magician, The Hierophant and Justice share the qualities of the Type 1 Individuals.

27/04/2026

The smoothest path to abundance is knowing yourself. And whilst that sounds simple, our perceptions are coloured by conditioning, lived experiences, and also the karmic lessons that the soul has chosen for itself. Whilst we are all unique at a soul level and each person has their own unique essence, it is a lot more accessible to know ourselves through Archetypal lenses.
Archetypes are a powerful tool for self-knowledge, as they provide a universal framework for understanding the motivations, behaviours, and even unconscious patterns that drive our actions. By identifying which of these fundamental patterns are dominant in our lives, we can gain deep, actionable insights into our personalities, strengths, and personal challenges. Knowing ourselves through an archetypal lens is often easier than an existential one because archetypes provide a ready-made, symbolic framework that transforms complex, abstract emotional experiences into recognisable narratives- eg, mother, father, friend, gambler, the wounded healer and so on. In contrast, existentialism places the burden of creating meaning entirely on the individual.
As someone who works with the Enneagram, Human Design, the Tarot, Numerology, and the Akashic Records, this is an entry-level workshop to know yourself through the power of archetypes.
We look at how to calculate the dominant archetype that your soul has chosen to access, using your birth date. Your birth archetype is the base blueprint of who you are.
We are not just one archetype; we all play multiple roles - parent, child, friend, professional, workaholic, healer, teacher and so on. This workshop also aims to teach you how to identify the dominant archetype in your life in a given year.

Join me for a 45-minute virtual workshop to Know Yourself and Shine Your Inner light.

The workshop is priced at SGD 45, but until 3rd May, there's an early-bird price of SGD 40.

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24/04/2026

I grew up in a household full of music, fairytales, mythological stories, and a whole lot of magic!! That was the part of my childhood that I hoped to replicate as an adult for my children. My son, aged 12, is now a fantastic drummer, even though I may say so myself, and my daughter has a rich voice. It is lovely to hear them. Last week was the last school performance of my daughter in the Senior School Musical, as she will now sit for her IB exams and graduate. It was a nostalgic walk down memory lane for me, and the amount of talent blew me away! As my daughter took the stage, I remembered her singing at home over the years, rehearsing. I remember the daily practice that built a beautiful voice into a rich and powerful one, and I remember her reading sheet music, trying to get the harmonies as her very gifted music teacher had taught her. Over the years, music has been her joy, and her singing has been a gift for us. Her music teacher was truly a Hierophant in action, a mentor providing the framework for her students to find their own strength. She didn't just teach singing or music; she taught them rituals—whether it was the vocal warm-up where my daughter was the alto, daily practice, the confidence of singing to an audience, or a set routine. Such rituals are anchors that keep us rooted when life tries to spin us out.
Her school years have been wonderful for me, since I got to follow her around for events I wouldn't have necessarily gone to, to hear her sing, be it Gardens by the Bay Carolling, The Remembrance Day ceremony at Kranji, St. Georges Church each year since 2012 barring the covid years, Carolling at The British High Commission, Victoria Hall, Sota hall, Fusionopolis, Botanical Gardens, Black Box theatre to name a few. Seeing her read sheet music made me realise that she was learning a part of a lineage, a community, and a tradition of creation. Music flows through her, and she has a powerful voice, and I am already thinking with nostalgia about when she will spread her wings and fly away. That evening with so many talented young people made me think of the Hierophant. These young people learned different styles and a traditional structure, and,I grew up in a household full of music, fairytales, mythological stories, and a whole lot of magic!! That was the part of my childhood that I hoped to replicate as an adult for my children. My son, aged 12, is now a fantastic drummer, even though I may say so myself, and my daughter has a rich voice. It is lovely to hear them. Last week was the last school performance of my daughter in the Senior School Musical, as she will now sit for her IB exams and graduate. It was a nostalgic walk down memory lane for me, and the amount of talent blew me away! As my daughter took the stage, I remembered her singing at home over the years, rehearsing. I remember the daily practice that built a beautiful voice into a rich and powerful one, and I remember her reading sheet music, trying to get the harmonies as her very gifted music teacher had taught her. Over the years, music has been her joy, and her singing has been a gift for us. Her music teacher was truly a Hierophant in action, a mentor providing the framework for her students to find their own strength. She didn't just teach singing or music; she taught them rituals—whether it was the vocal warm-up where my daughter was the alto, daily practice, the confidence of singing to an audience, or a set routine. Such rituals are anchors that keep us rooted when life tries to spin us out.
Her school years have been wonderful for me, since I got to follow her around for events I wouldn't have necessarily gone to, to hear her sing, be it Gardens by the Bay Carolling, The Remembrance Day ceremony at Kranji, St. Georges Church each year since 2012 barring the covid years, Carolling at The British High Commission, Victoria Hall, Sota hall, Fusionopolis, Botanical Gardens, Black Box theatre to name a few. Seeing her read sheet music made me realise that she was learning a part of a lineage, a community, and a tradition of creation. Music flows through her, and she has a powerful voice, and I am already thinking with nostalgia about when she will spread her wings and fly away. That evening with so many talented young people made me think of the Hierophant. These young people learned different styles and a traditional structure, and, once they had mastered that knowledge, they were encouraged to find their own style.
The Hierophant asks us: What rituals connect you to your essence? What knowledge can you pass on? It invites us to realise that we are never alone, and that true freedom comes when we find the structure that allows our soul to be at home. May you find the teachers you need, the traditions that comfort you, and the community that feels like home.

21/04/2026

A friend of mine is a complete featherbrain!! In addition, when we were younger, he was an epicurean, frequently realising that he had again drunk a little more than he should. About 15 years ago, he was in Bangkok, and when he got to the hotel, he realised he had left his brand-new Samsung device in the Cab that dropped him off. Mind you, this is the era before "Find my device" was something anyone who uses a mobile phone would use. It was also the era before phones were trackable. He woefully called home with a phone card, saying he had lost yet another device. The cabby did find his phone. He took it home, charged it, and waited patiently for a call. Again, I'd like to remind you, dear reader, that jailbreaking a phone was really not much of a problem back then! When my friend tried calling his phone in the morning, it rang, and the cabby spoke in broken English - "Call in 10 minutes. No English," And my friend did so. This time, he was grateful to talk to someone fluent in the language, who told him that the young driver had held on to his phone and wanted a number to contact him so he could return the phone. At no extra cost, the man dropped off the phone at the hotel. My friend did not even get to thank the man.
This young cab driver was a fine archetype of Justice from the tarot. Justice is not just cold law; it is the balance of integrity with kindness. He looked at the scales of her own life: his reputation for honesty versus the easy route of taking away that flashy mobile. He chose honesty. He spent his own money to drop off the phone, which is even more remarkable since Bangkok was known for its exhausting traffic jams. He hadn't just been a paragon of honesty and returned the device; he had restored something priceless- faith in the goodness of people. When Justice appears, it reminds us that actions have consequences and that a calm, fair examination of the facts will lead to the right outcome.

19/04/2026

What is an Akashic Records Business Alignment Reading?

Let's first dispell he myth that the Akashic Records are woo!! The Akashic Records are an energetic library of soul information, meaning they track the soul's journey through time since it was created.

Our physical earthly lives have their own challenges, and the Akashic Records store that information. A business and the revenue one can earn are the most 3rd-dimensional things one can do, and they are not woo! Money is objective: a 100 dollars is a 100 dollars, or an equivalent amount in another currency. Money is tangible and measurable, and it also accurately represents your energetic state. While that can be triggering, it is also empowering, since it means we can work toward better outcomes.

An Akashic Records Business Alignment Reading, as I approach it, offers a deep dive into the energetic aspects of the product, marketing, the individuals who are the face of the business, services offered, back-end services, sales, advertising, email marketing, website and social media, methods of distribution and delivery channels and operations, with a focus on the owner's soul purpose and to realign a business’s strategy It identifies energetic blocks, karmic patterns, and limiting beliefs, providing clarity to increase revenue and confidence. In addition, whatever turns up resonates deeply with the business owner.

An Akashic Records Business Alignment Reading identifies past-life vows, limiting beliefs, or past business traumas (such as failure or fear of visibility) that are preventing growth. It assesses the business through its records to determine whether services, products, marketing, and clients align with the owner's highest potential and resonate at a soul level rather than "filling a gap" in the market. The Akashic records are never about predictions, thank god, else we would have no agency! The reading provides practical, intuitive guidance on business decisions, such as when to launch, how to price, or who to hire. The How to Price, is set by the higher self and is based on many factors.

A business alignment reading reveals hidden blocks, energetic patterns and practical next steps so your work reflects your purpose clearly.

17/04/2026

Over the years, I've cleared many homes. In my early 20s, it was for the homes of family and friends, and I used crystals, sage, ritual mantras, and a tarot reading to access a message from the home's guardian. In my late 20s to 30s, I began walking through with the above and gave Reiki to specific spaces. In my late 30s to 40s, I began playing crystal bowls, added the above, and began Akashic Clearing.
I've cleared affluent businesses, restaurants, hotels, and, of course, homes, and my favourite method of energy clearing for home is and remains Akashic Clearing.
Akashic clearing for the home is a process in which I request a map of the property- a hand-drawn one suffices since I only need it to give you an idea of where and what kind of negative energy showed up. I check for poltergeists, spirits of the departed that have not yet moved on, negative energy created within and invited into the home (and yes, it's a very specific list- eg: blame, victimhood and so on). It is amazing how much our homes serve as receptacles for the energy we carry, and how deeply these negative energies resonate with homeowners. I look for negative energy express lanes and the land's history and see if it was ever the site of a battlefield or a burial ground (mind you, not a cemetery). ... Read more at

Energy clearing for home can shift heaviness, tension and stagnation. Learn when it helps, what signs to notice, and what realignment can do.