For many people, 2021 has been a year of building and rebuilding. After the upheaval of 2020, this year has offered opportunities to grow, expand, and reach outward in new directions.
It has also been a transformative year. The recent Full Moon lunar eclipse in Taurus created a significant shake-up, and many of us are still feeling its effects.
In the Chinese zodiac, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, a period that emphasizes structure, steady progress, and the importance of laying foundations. The work we do now prepares the way for the coming Year of the Tiger.
So what does the rest of 2021 hold? Below is a Tarot-based forecast offering guidance for the months ahead.
A 2021 Tarot Forecast for The World
The following Tarot reading addresses the broader collective and highlights themes likely to influence people on a global scale for the remainder of the year.
Cards For Love & Relationships
The World, 8 of Cups, The Fool
These three cards together point to endings that open the door to new beginnings.
The World card suggests that certain relationships have reached their natural completion. That doesn’t always mean a relationship must end, but it does indicate that the current phase has run its course. Some connections will transform into something new, while others will conclude.
If you are just starting to court someone or harboring a crush, this is a time to either commit to the next step or to step away. For long-term couples, the choice could be engagement or a decisive ending.
The 8 of Cups often represents walking away from what no longer serves you, but it can equally mean walking toward a fresh path. It signals emotional growth and the recognition that some relationships are meant to evolve or conclude so that you can grow spiritually.
The Fool encourages taking a leap into the unknown. In matters of the heart, this card invites you to take a chance—begin anew with someone you care about or pursue a relationship with courage and optimism. For singles, it can herald meeting someone new or taking a risk on a potential partner.
In short: with love and relationships, it’s time to either elevate the connection to the next level or to move on and make space for what’s next.
Cards For Career & Finance
Queen of Swords, 5 of Wands, Ace of Wands
These cards point to new opportunities accompanied by competition and the need for clear communication.
The Queen of Swords embodies clarity, intelligence, and sharp communication. Her presence suggests using your speaking and writing skills strategically—be direct, articulate your value, and let your words advance your career.
The 5 of Wands signals competition and conflict. Others may be vying for the same roles, recognition, or resources, so if you want something, be prepared to assert yourself and demonstrate your abilities.
The Ace of Wands brings new beginnings, creative energy, and fresh initiatives. This card encourages you to seize new ideas and take action—don’t let hesitation hold you back. Together, these cards advise confident communication and decisive effort to claim emerging opportunities.
Cards For General Messages & Advice
The Sun, The Chariot, 8 of Swords
These cards suggest that revelations and relief are coming, even if some truths feel challenging at first. Clarity is preferable to uncertainty, and knowing where you stand allows you to move forward.
The overall advice is to pursue what you want and release the fears that keep you stuck.
The Sun brings joy, illumination, and the freedom that comes from releasing inhibitions. Revelations prompted by this energy can spark meaningful transformation that benefits you in the long term.
The Chariot urges forward momentum and focused determination—go after your goals with discipline and confidence.
The 8 of Swords represents self-imposed restrictions and fear-based thinking. It highlights the inner walls that limit you. Combined with the Chariot, these cards encourage you to push through those barriers: you have the drive and the capacity to break free and reach your potential.
Bottom line: don’t let fear hold you back—take action and move toward what you want.
Use Tarot As Your Guiding Divination Tool
Tarot offers insight and guidance about potential paths and challenges, but it does not act for you. You are the one who enacts plans, makes choices, and brings change into being. In that sense, Tarot describes the possibilities—the magic—but you are the creator who makes it real.
Refer to this forecast throughout the rest of 2021 whenever you need clarity or encouragement. These cards serve as a practical guide to navigating the months ahead, with an emphasis on stepping into your personal power and taking decisive action.
Remember: Tarot is a supportive friend and a useful guide, but empowerment ultimately comes from your choices and efforts.
