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What better way to celebrate the end-of-the-year and start of a new one than to ask the universe, our spirit guides, God (or anything else you believe in) what we need to walk away from? Whether you’re a total newbie to the world of spirituality and astrology or you’re a frequent TarotTok watcher (with your own favorite reader), Remezcla’s got you covered.
I’m Sofía, an intuitive tarot reader, writer, and fellow astrology enthusiast, and I’ve asked the universe one simple question for each of the 12 Zodiac signs: “What does each sign need to leave behind in 2024?” I’ve shuffled my deck and picked one card for each sign. So, keep scrolling to read the message that corresponds to your sun or rising sign. Don’t know it? Input your birth information here to create your birth chart.
What all Aries suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that The Emperor represents, which is authority, establishment, structure, status, power, and control. The universe is telling you to let go of the control you’ve struggled to hold on to this year. It’s not working for a reason—whether that’s a relationship, job, or friendship—so you’re better off letting go and living with the fear (and freedom) that comes with the unknown.
What all Taurus suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that The Tower represents, which is sudden changes, upheaval, and chaos. This is huge for you, Taurus. You’ve had a year filled with abrupt changes and losses (both physical and emotional), and your coping mechanism has been to hold on despite it all. Nothing that you’ve loved has ever left your life without a fight. And I’m here to tell you the fight is over.
What all Gemini suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Eight of Swords represents, which is self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, and victim mentality. The universe needs you to think bigger next year. The only thing holding you back is you and your imposter syndrome. Leave your self-made prison in the past, your future self will thank you.
What all Cancer suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the King of Pentacles represents, which is business, leadership, security, and discipline. The universe is begging you to dream and move with your emotions. You’ve had your year of being practical and rational when it comes to your relationships and career. Now, it’s time to move on from that, and embrace the feeling.
What all Leo suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Four of Pentacles represents, which is conservatism, privacy, scarcity, and control. The universe really wants you to let other people in. You’ve been very private this past year, holding your cards close to your chest—and maybe that’s been for a very good reason. But it’s time to open up to new people, opportunities, and adventures, to really let the real you be seen—no more holding back.
What all Virgo suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Seven of Pentacles represents, which is long-term view, perseverance, and investment. This might go against everything that makes you you, Virgo, but the key to next year is to live in the moment. You’ve spent a lot of this year thinking and waiting, and now, it’s time to do and create. What do you want? Follow your whims!
What all Libra suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that The Devil represents, which is shadow-self, attachment, addiction, and restriction. The universe is asking you to let go of old toxic habits, people, relationships, thought patterns, and anything else that you use that’s distracting you from living a fulfilling and balanced life. You know exactly what those things are for you, don’t pretend.
What all Scorpio suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that The Lovers represents, which is love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, and choices. At first glance, this might not make any sense to you, Scorpio. The universe is asking you to let go of keeping the peace to your own detriment. This could also mean that you’re letting go of what a “perfect relationship” looks like. Let it all be messy.
What all Sagittarius suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Six of Swords represents, which is transition, change, rite of passage, and releasing baggage. This past year was a lot of transitions and waiting for things to start up. No more waiting for things to pop up at your door. You’re a Sag, you’re whole thing is you go where the party is!
What all Capricorn suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that The Chariot represents, which is control, willpower, action, and determination. This card can be quite forceful. Like you, Capricorn, it continues on regardless of what stands in its way. Now, the universe is asking you to take a moment, to pause, and ask yourself: “Should it always be this hard? Or do I deserve ease?”
What all Aquarius suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Five of Swords represents, which is a mental battle, competition, and winning at all costs. This past year proved to you that all the mind games with people only end in exhaustion. Seems like an impossible ask, but still the universe is asking you to stop overthinking. If they misunderstand, then they were never meant to understand.
What all Pisces suns and risings need to leave behind in 2024 is everything that the Knight of Cups represents, which is hopeless romance, charm, and imagination. Sweet Pisces, the universe is asking you to let others come to you, instead of you always proving yourself to others. Let them do the work, this time around. You deserve to be won over and charmed.
