Astrology, Tarot, and Other Tools for Conscious Living

Astrology has long been associated with fortune-telling and predictions about the future. But through my experience, I’ve come to see it differently—not as a script set in stone, but as a tool for awareness, a map of the subconscious tendencies shaping our lives. The future isn’t something that happens to us; it’s something that unfolds through our patterns, habits, and choices. The more we recognize these patterns, the more conscious we become, and the more agency we have over our path.

The Subconscious Program Running Your Life

Many of our daily decisions are made unconsciously, dictated by past experiences, ingrained beliefs, and automatic reactions. Astrology, tarot, and other divination tools are reflections of these subconscious programs. Your natal chart or a tarot spread acts like a blueprint, revealing your inclinations, challenges, and strengths. But they are not sentences—they are tools for self-inquiry.

If you remain unaware of these subconscious forces, life feels like it’s just happening to you. You may notice recurring patterns in relationships, finances, or emotions without understanding why. But when you practice mindfulness, you bring these hidden patterns to light. Astrology and tarot then become ways to catch yourself in action. It’s not about predicting events; it’s about predicting your tendencies and using that awareness to make conscious choices.

Catching the Fish: Using Astrology and Tarot in Daily Life

Think of astrology and tarot like maps showing where the fish are. They tell you where your patterns, strengths, and challenges might be, but it’s up to you to cast the net and catch them. The more you catch your subconscious actions, the more conscious you become. The more precise you are in recognizing your tendencies, the more power you have to shift them. Awareness is the key.

For example, if your chart or tarot reading reveals strong tendencies toward emotional reactivity, you can start observing when these reactions arise. Instead of letting them control you, you create space to respond differently. If you have a pattern of avoiding responsibility, recognizing this tendency allows you to step into accountability with greater awareness. Over time, astrology and tarot shift from being systems that predict your behaviour to systems that help you evolve.

The Mindset Required to Use These Tools Effectively

Before astrology, tarot, or any other divination method can become truly transformative, you need a certain mindset. This work requires:

- Honesty with yourself – Without self-honesty, you’ll only see what you want to see, rather than what’s truly there.

- Curiosity – A willingness to explore your tendencies without judgment.

- Determination – The courage to break patterns and make different choices.

- Mindfulness – The practice of observing yourself in real time, catching subconscious actions before they take over.

These tools alone don’t create change—you do. But when used with mindfulness and self-inquiry, they become powerful aids for growth. They help you see the patterns shaping your future, so you can step out of autopilot and start making conscious, intentional choices.

Reclaiming Your Power

Your chart, your tarot spread, or any other tool doesn’t define you—it reveals possibilities. Whether you follow old habits or break free from them is up to you. The more you practice mindfulness, the more these tools become guides rather than predictions. The stars and cards may highlight your tendencies, but only you decide what to do with them.

So the next time you look at your chart or pull a tarot card, don’t ask, What will happen to me? Ask instead, What tendencies am I ready to outgrow? This shift in perspective is where real transformation begins.