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Astrology and tarot do something many need—they help us slow down and check in. While the stars lay out the big cosmic patterns, tarot cards tap into your gut, emotions, and now. Together, they’re like a weather report for your soul. You don’t have to believe in fate or magic to get something out of them. You need a moment of honesty with yourself—and maybe a little curiosity about what’s shifting today. Let’s see what September 23, 2025, has in store.

Tarot in the Stars Horoscope

We’ve officially hit the Fall Equinox, and with it comes a shift. The Sun just walked into Libra, and suddenly everything feels like it wants balance—your relationships, your routines, even the way you spend your energy. The Moon wakes up in Virgo this morning, making you notice the little things (hello, endless to-do list), but by evening it joins the Sun in Libra. That’s a pretty clear cue: clean it up, then even it out.

Early in the day, you’ll probably be running around checking boxes, trying to get things “just right.” By night? The vibe softens. Libra energy is more about connection and flow, whether that’s with someone else or just you figuring out how to stop pushing so hard. Mars hanging out in Libra too makes it easier to smooth over conflict—less fight, more charm. And Venus still cozy in Cancer reminds us not to forget the people who actually matter while we’re juggling everything else.

Today’s Spread

Let’s pull the curtain back a second: Tarot isn’t fortune-telling. It won’t tell you who to marry or when to quit your job. But it will help you see what’s stirring under the surface. And honestly? That’s where the good stuff is.

The traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck was used for today’s reading. If you’ve ever Googled tarot, you’ve seen it—classic imagery, bold colors, lots of symbolism. The deck is made up of 78 tarot cards split into two main categories:

  • Major Arcana (22 tarot cards): Big life lessons and turning points.

  • Minor Arcana (56 tarot cards): Daily stuff—your moods, routines, relationships, etc.

The Minor Arcana is split into four suits—Pentacles, Cups, Wands, and Swords—which represent the elements and areas of life. So if today’s tarot reading doesn’t click for you? That’s fine. Energy shifts daily. Come back tomorrow and see what’s new. Now, let’s get into the three-card tarot spread for September 23, 2025.

Tarot 1: Two of Swords

Here’s the stalemate card. Two of Swords pops up when you’ve been sitting on a decision for way too long, hoping it’ll magically sort itself out. Spoiler: it won’t. The blindfold in the card is basically you pretending you don’t know what’s going on, but deep down? You do.

This isn’t about rushing, though. Sometimes it’s okay to pause and actually sit with the discomfort of not knowing. The trick is noticing when “waiting” turns into straight-up avoiding. If that’s where you are, today’s the day to admit it.

Big picture: stop dodging the fork in the road. You don’t have to sprint, but at least pick a direction.

Tarot 2: Eight of Wands

And then—bam. The Eight of Wands crashes in like a cosmic fast-forward button. Messages, plans, green lights—it’s the “stuff starts happening all at once” card. Whatever’s been dragging its feet could suddenly pick up speed.

That said, paired with the Two of Swords? Careful. Charging ahead before you’ve actually made up your mind could leave you with a handful of half-finished moves and no clear goal. The energy is awesome, but it’s like being handed a race car when you’re still deciding which track to drive on.

Bottom line: once you’re clear, things will move quick. Don’t waste the momentum, just point it where it matters.

Tarot 3: Ten of Wands

Whew. This one’s heavy—literally. Ten of Wands is that feeling of carrying way too much and realizing you’ve been the pack mule for everyone (and everything) around you. Sure, you can handle it, but should you? That’s the real question.

Sometimes this card is just saying, “Yeah, it’s a lot, but you’re almost there. Keep pushing.” Other times, it’s a wake-up call to drop the extra weight that doesn’t belong to you. Think about whether what you’re carrying actually moves you toward something you want—or if it’s just taking up your energy.

Big picture: you’re strong enough, but you don’t have to be strong for everything. Put down what’s not yours.

Final Thoughts

The sky today is all about balance, and the cards echo it loud and clear. Two of Swords wants you to face the choice you’ve been dodging, Eight of Wands brings the speed once you know where you’re headed, and Ten of Wands asks you to lighten the load before you collapse under it. Clean up the clutter, make the call, and then let yourself move forward without dragging everyone else’s baggage along.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Living and was syndicated with permission.

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