Weekly tarot horoscope reading for May 4 to May 10, 2026

This week, a Pluto retrograde begins which makes you reconsider the notion of power in your life — who has it over you, who you wield it over, and whether some of that is due to transform.

We all live inside pecking orders and hierarchies at all levels, from societal down to siblings and work colleagues and even within the family home. Are there any you wish to challenge? Or escape? Or change yourself, inside out?

This is a week to reassess what shifting power dynamics are affecting your life and future prospects, and address any that aren’t working for you, one way or another…

Let the tarot cards advise you where you should focus.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

Tarot card for Aries for this week: Ace of Coins

Meaning: The Ace of Coins describes a power dynamic that is either operating at work or in your family home, has been emerging for the past year, and feels like a positive change. You’ve noticed it. Maybe a parent-child bond has changed, or you’ve been getting along better with a boss or colleague.

This shift has been positive and you can now reflect on it and see the parts that made it happen. Deconstruct the process of the shift, look at what’s different for each person, think about how you affected it. Because maybe you can take this lesson and use it elsewhere or share it with others. You are sitting on a valuable insight.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Tarot card for Taurus for this week: The Lovers

Meaning: The Lovers describes a power dynamic that is based on attraction and blows hot and cold, which drives you mad! This is either a romantic or friendship connection, it’s always on or off, never consistent which you really wish it could be.

Is it worth the hassle? Are the ‘hot’ moments hot or long enough to justify the cooling-off periods? You can make your own mind up, Taurus. You can take back control here, and maybe you should. Give them the gift of your absence!

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Tarot card for Gemini for this week: Two of Coins

Meaning: Your typical reaction to any attempt to control or wield power over you is to totally bamboozle and befuddle that person, so they back right off or at least have their influence totally diluted by the million and one other things and alliances you activate and disappear into.

Dilution by volume of activity and alliance is a key Gemini tactic, and it works because you can juggle many, many balls simultaneously, it’s kind of a super power. But don’t get lost in that maze! Don’t let the sheer volume of things you’re involved with start to loosen and befuddle your own grasp of what matters, really truly. Be busy but also focused, find that right balance.

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Tarot card for Cancer for this week: Ace of Swords

Meaning: Truth is an interesting theme in your life. You are cautious of truth because you know its sharp edges and how much it can hurt folk (because you yourself have been greatly hurt by truths being spoken to your face that you weren’t willing to look in the eye).

You would always rather gloss over to deflect from something painful, hoping it will fade or sort itself out. You don’t confront folk easily. You know the risks of honesty, more than most. All of that said, this caution can tip over into delusion and denial at times, keeping you imprisoned in a false palace of comfort.

This week, escape! Speak a truth out loud that you have not said. Release the power that truth has over you. Be free of having to keep on pretending. Just say it how it is – you know it, deep down.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

Tarot card for Leo for this week: Temperance

Meaning: You are, as ever given your regal Leo boss nature, embroiled in some kind of power struggle or changing dynamic that is a live issue, not yet resolved, not sure who will ‘win’. Things are going to settle down to a new normal this week. So, yes, take the deal on the table, come to a compromise, settle the feud, learn to live with each other in the same eco system.

It’s true that rivals often end up best friends because you compliment each other, you are equals, you know the value of each other. Temperance has good energy, clarity and certainty. It’s time to ground yourself in how things are and stop fighting. You have come to the right conclusion and place.

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Tarot card for Virgo for this week: Strength

Meaning: You are so much stronger than you realise, and that other folk imagine. You possess a quiet, resolved kind of force, certain in your ‘rightness’ and therefore committed to the outcome you think is best. An unstoppable force when activated. And you are activated.

Virgo, fight the fight, stand up for yourself, do battle here. You can win. Strength is a card that shows up during a challenge to say ‘you can do this’ and, in fact, it will make you feel good, and raise your self esteem as it’s proof of how powerful you truly are. Rise to this challenge and feel fantastic.

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Libra

September 24 to October 23

Tarot card for Libra for this week: Seven of Cups

Meaning: You have been doing battle in your own head again, living within a stormy conflict created entirely through projection, assumption and over-analysis: the dark triad of magical thinking! Enough. Come back down to Earth.

Accept and acknowledge the warring opinions or factions within your mind, and lay them down on paper, research them, talk them through, and come to a conclusion that you can do something about and move on from this spiral. You can be your own worst enemy, Libra – lord knows everyone else loves you! Stop this pointless power struggle internally, take external action and be done.

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Tarot card for Scorpio for this week: The Chariot

Meaning: The power dynamic or struggle affecting your realm this week is regarding either your very life’s purpose and direction or something literally related to place, movement, journeys or travel. The Chariot covers both options – maybe the two are interlinked, like what you decide to do with your career impacts where it’s best to live.

Life purposes don’t have to be epic, long-lasting or impressive to anyone else. They can last a season, get you through something, match exactly what’s right on your plate at the moment anyway.

Think about this. Be clear in your mind what your purpose is currently, what truly matters and requires the lion’s share of your energy and resources… and then figure everything else out around it. As long as this guides your decision-making, you won’t go far wrong.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Tarot card for Sagittarius for this week: Six of Wands

Meaning: I think of you as like a rising tide lifting all the boats around you. And that is how your interpersonal power dynamics work best too – being the catalyst, inspirer and motivator for everyone around you and helping them by helping yourself at the same time. When you win, those around you win too. Maybe it’s because you’re ruled by Jupiter, the god of luck and good fortune! Fate always seems to deal you a good hand.

The Six of Wands shows that you will help others best when you’re winning too, so play to win right now. Good fortune is coming, be generous with it, share it, and invite others on your wild ride, collaborate and co-operate. A shared success story lies ahead.

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Tarot card for Capricorn for this week: Eight of Coins

Meaning: You know how you overcome any power struggle or conflict, Cap? You outwork them. That’s right. You just plain old dig in and do more, last longer, work harder, perform better. And no one can beat a committed Capricorn, it just can’t be done. So this is how you overcome any and all foes and feuds… locate the prize and then plough your furrow towards it relentlessly and determinedly.

I promise that a breakthrough will unfold than gets you nearer faster than you thought, and the reward comes into view. You always end up earning the respect of everyone who comes up against you – this will be no different. Crack on!

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Tarot card for Aquarius for this week: The Hermit

Meaning: The Hermit is a reminder that, all said and done, you are the zodiac’s true solo flyer. You are resolutely independent and self-reliant. So what other people do doesn’t really matter. They can try to influence or compete with you… but it kind of rolls off your back, you just carry on doing what you were going to do anyway, and eventually the give up and fall back.

Keep on with this strategy this week, Aquarius, because it works. The Hermit says ‘you do you’ and life will form and reshape around your trajectory and energy. Know yourself and know your opportunity and do what has to be done to serve both.

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Tarot card for Pisces for this week: Two of Cups

Meaning: You are examining the interpersonal dynamics of your close/st relationship, typically a romantic one, but could be best friend or sibling even. And it’s about give and take, mutual respect and support, equality. The scales are not even, the to and fro is not to’ing and fro’ing fairly. What are you going to do about it?

First step is to gather your feelings and facts. Is this an objective assessment? Second step is to step back. Get distance and let your perspective recalibrate. Give them the gift of your absence, and let them think on it. Then see what happens. Be ready to speak the truth if confronted. Don’t fall back into old grooves. This is an important reboot, force it through. You deserve better.

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Kerry King has been reading, teaching and creating tarot for 30 years. Join her magical, exclusive Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons and readings straight to your inbox. Enjoy one month free for all Metro readers (no lock-in or commitment) over on Patreon.

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