Tarot Forecast: 9–22 November 2026
Tarot for the Collective
Hello, my friends. November is making her presence felt here in Dublin. There’s a sharper chill to the air, the days are shortening, and while out walking this morning, I noticed the trees looked far less clothed than they did last week.
As the wheel turns and Mother Nature curls up to rest, I make a mindful effort to do the same each year. Candles are flickering around the house, logs are stacked by the stove, and hearty winter meals are back on the menu. For the long evenings, our coffee table is piled with books we never got to read over the summer. We’ve signed up for an online mini-course, and I’ve just bought a book nook model to build. We’ve even swapped around our exercise routines so we can sleep longer in the mornings. I don't think anyone will argue that getting up at 6:30am in pitch dark is no fun . . .
Another change I’m making this season is around the Tarot Forecast. From now on, it will cover a two-week period and arrive in your inbox every second Monday. So, with that little piece of news delivered, let’s look at the incoming energy for the next fortnight.
The Sun
The Sun brings a welcome burst of life to this darker stretch of the year. Its message is not that everything needs to be bright all the time. Instead, it asks where you can make room for enjoyment, curiosity and creative expression, even when the weather outside encourages you to retreat.
Over the next two weeks, give yourself permission to play. Try something because it interests you, rather than because you’re certain you’ll be good at it. Be a learner. Embrace not knowing. Pick up a project you left behind, take the scenic route, make something with your hands, and let yourself be an explorer. There’s energy here for experimentation and for reconnecting with the parts of you that feel more alive when life has room for wonder.
Judgement, our monthly anchor card, adds a deeper note. It asks you to answer the call of the person you’re becoming. Joy can be part of that call. When you follow what lights you up, you may find yourself remembering a dream, interest or possibility that has been waiting for your attention.
Affirmation: I allow joy, curiosity and creativity to brighten my path.
The Lovers
The Lovers speaks of alignment, choice and connection. This fortnight, it may point to a meeting of hand and heart, especially around something creative. You could feel pulled towards an idea that makes sense in your mind while also feeling that expansive yes in your body. Pay attention to that feeling.
This card invites you to consider the choices that reflect your values. Where have you been moving on autopilot? Where might a small adjustment bring you closer to the life you want to live? The Lovers doesn’t demand a dramatic decision this fortnight. Sometimes alignment begins with a conversation, a boundary, a commitment to your own time, or choosing to give energy only to what matters.
With Judgement as the monthly anchor, this feels connected to self-trust. You’re being asked to hear your own inner voice beneath the noise of other people’s expectations. A choice that honours who you are now may be different from one you would have made in the past. That does not mean it’s wrong. It may mean you’ve grown!
Affirmation: I trust myself to choose what is aligned with my heart.
5 of Wands
The 5 of Wands can bring friction, competing ideas or a sense of being pulled in several directions. Yet this card also holds creative potential. A little tension can show you where an old routine has become too small, or where a fresh approach wants to emerge.
Over the next two weeks, notice where you feel challenged. It may show up as a clash of opinions, a busy mind, or frustration when something doesn’t come together as quickly as you hoped. Rather than seeing every obstacle as a sign to stop, get curious. What else could be possible here? Is there another way to approach the problem? Could a conversation, a change of scene or a playful experiment help you see beyond your first response?
Judgement reminds you that this is part of your growth. You don’t have to have every answer before you begin. The discomfort of leaving your comfort zone can be a sign that you’re exploring new ground. Let the energy of this card move you towards discovery rather than self-doubt.
Affirmation: I meet challenges with an open mind and discover new possibilities.
Journal Prompts
What brings a little more lightness or creative energy into my days at the moment?
What choice would feel more aligned with who I am becoming?
Where am I being invited to step beyond the familiar and explore a different approach?
This fortnight holds plenty of uplifting and creative energy. The Sun invites you to make your own brightness during the darker season. The Lovers encourages choices that feel true to you, while the 5 of Wands asks you to stay open when life challenges your usual way of doing things.
With Judgement guiding the month, listen for the quiet call towards a fuller expression of yourself. You don’t need to rush. Give yourself space to explore, create and follow what feels meaningful.
As always, take what resonates and leave aside what doesn’t, and if you’d like a reading focused on your own path, questions or next steps, you can find out more about my tarot readings here: Tarot readings
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