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Happy return of the sun to you, Scorpio! In honor of the sun moving into the cardinal climes of your sign, author and tarot reader Kerry Ward has prepared a tarot spread for your year ahead, featuring her The Light In The Dark Tarot & Oracle deck. As a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto, the planet of sex, death, and rebirth, Scorpio is associated with intensity, investigation, depth, desire, power and control. People born under these fixed stars, read on to learn more about what the upcoming year holds in store. To book a personal birthday reading with Ward, click here. What does the Universe want you to know this birthday? SIX OF COINS “You are moving into a beautiful, peaceful, reciprocal cycle of good karma — do unto others as you’d have done to yourself and all will be well,” shared Ward. “You are strong, fearless, and powerful, and others rely on you more than you know. Lend them your strength, encouragement, and support.” If you lead with generosity, she assures that you will accrue a host of blessings collectible as the wheel of the year turns again. “All of it is activated by simply being kind and helpful, which feels good anyway. A win/win.” What is your immediate step on your actual birthday? FIVE OF COINS As a sign synonymous with death and the threshold of the dark half of the year, Scorpios are no strangers to bittersweet sentiments and celebrations. “The older we get, the more we may look back at our solar returns and remember who is no longer celebrating with us, or how much we have changed since childhood, etc. It’s okay to have a moment of reflection and even regret,” said Ward. Ward urges Scorpios to acknowledge and release these feelings of loss and longing while actively practicing gratitude for the miracle of being beautifully, brutally alive. “Be glad to be alive, well, and able to celebrate another year around the Sun! Life itself is the greatest gift, time is the only currency, and you can spend it any way you wish to.” Who are you becoming in the year ahead? NINE OF COINS “You are improving, recalibrating, building for the future, laying down firm and strong foundations in your health, wealth, work, and home realms,” said Ward. She shared what all Scorpios know: your life doesn’t happen by accident. “You’re creating the life you want to wake up to; everything is in your hands. This sense of control and proactive attention is life-affirming and empowering. You feel more excited about the future than ever, and with good reason. You’re on the right path.”