Life is pretty complicated, right? Did you ever wish that you had a tool that could give you an objective look into your life? Something that could help you unravel life's greater mysteries, or give you some kind of insight or clarity? Well, tarot is a tool for doing exactly that. Many people shy away from tarot cards, thinking it is about fortune telling and that those who do it are charlatans.

Tarot is a rich and profound tool that helps you attune to your own subconscious through the use of colours, imagery and symbolism. It is a deck of 78 cards which depict the entirety of the human experience. From the overarching complex themes of our lives to the day-to-day situations, such as emotions, thoughts and words, finances and motivations and beliefs - all of these are depicted in the tarot cards. The most amazing thing about tarot is that it can offer you a glimpse into the future.

But remember, nothing is written in stone. You have the free will to direct your own fate. Curious to see how it works? Try this for yourself.

Here's how this works:

First, ask yourself this - "How can I work with the energies of the week of November 1st  - 7th?"

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath.

Choose a card or crystal in the picture above. There is no right or wrong answer. Just your intuition guiding you.

This card will be your tarot card for the week.

Your reveal is in the following picture. The picture shows what your card is. Your message is written below.

This is a general reading for the week of November 1st - 7th, 2022.

Photo: Namira Hossain

Crystals (left to right): Rose Quartz, Unakite, Amethyst

Deck used: The Original Rider, Waite Smith, Tarot Deck

Photo: Namira Hossain

Nine of Wands

This week, it is important for you to be mindful of your energy levels and to conserve energy for what is most important. Mars, the planet of action and energy, is going into retrograde a few days before. You could be feeling a little worse for the wear and sluggishness. You may also be more irritable as a result. However, it is not time to rest yet. There is a need to push yourself and your limits beyond your comfort zone to see something to completion. Keep a support system in place; be it your BFF on call or meal prepping for the week ahead. Energies will be a bit tense. Try to relax and respond rather than react to avoid acting out. Affirmation: I am a warrior.

Nine of Pentacles Reversed

This week, avoid overindulging in anything and stay grounded. Something may occur to bring some instability in your daily life. You may be going through a move or leaving your job or even ending a long-term relationship. On the other hand, it could be anything that leaves you feeling unbalanced and ungrounded — such as a night of overeating or overdoing something. The advice for this time is to nourish and take care of your physical body. Treat it like a temple. Enjoy being in your body. Indulge your senses in a way that makes your life feel richer. Spend time in nature. Most importantly, remember to be grateful for all of life's abundance. Affirmation: My life is rich and abundant.

Three of Wands

This week, your resourcefulness and enterprising nature will be called into action. Some kind of creative expansion is available to you. It is important for you to take risks, step out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there. Visualise what it is you are going to do, and then do it. Take inspired action. Go with your intuition at this time rather than planning too much. You may be able to make the forward momentum you are hoping for. If you feel you lack knowledge or resources, tap into the resources available to you. This might mean taking a class or doing some kind of research. Affirmation: There is no gain without risk.