Bold Year Ahead for Libra: Tarot Reading Foresees Adventure, Social Growth and Leadership
Kerry Ward's year-ahead Libra spread ties the sun's return to bold moves, social expansion, and rising leadership.
As the sun moves into Libra, the cardinal air sign, the year ahead is framed as a time for bold moves and renewed social energy. Author and tarot reader Kerry Ward, creator of The Light In The Dark Tarot & Oracle deck, presents a year-ahead spread for Libras drawn from her deck’s interpretations of major arcana and court cards. Libra is linked to beauty, harmonization, and the dynamics of partnership, reinforcing expectations for a year focused on balance, growth, and purposeful action.
A key card in the spread is the Queen of Wands, seen as signaling that Libras should press forward with the gas pedal. Ward describes the year as defined by adventure, urging Libras to set new goals, explore unexpected pathways, and act with boldness. She notes that fortune tends to favor optimism and that Libras can look to Fire signs for guidance when stepping into the unknown. A collaborative, inspired, high-energy approach is suggested to unlock the year’s potential.
Ward also highlights an immediate step for the solar return focused on social engagement. The Eight of Wands is read as a call to reject exclusivity and embrace the more the merrier mindset. Libras are encouraged to step into the spotlight, let friends celebrate with them, and leverage the gratitude from loved ones to seed new networks for the year ahead. The emphasis is on collective energy and mutual support, which Ward says can lay groundwork for future opportunities.
Looking ahead, The Hierophant appears as the question of who Libras are becoming. Ward explains that the card signals a trusted source stepping forward and Libras—who are noted as highly persuasive—will be seen as capable leaders. The message is to use influence with confidence, offering clear directives as they move into roles where they can add value.
Astrological context comes from Reda Wigle, an astrologer who analyzes planetary configurations and writes horoscopes that blend history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. Wigle’s work accompanies the Libra spread, providing a broader lens for how planetary alignments may shape the sign’s year.
The article’s synthesis draws from coverage of Libra’s birthday tarot, with imagery drawn from the same New York Post feature. Readers seeking more detail can explore the site for the full spread and accompanying notes.
Source: New York Post coverage of Libra’s year-ahead tarot.