I like it when an Ace turns up in a Tarot reading — it’s an indication that fresh, new energies are about to enter your life. All of the Aces represent new beginnings. Aces are powerful cards promising achievement. They are filled with the primal force of each suit’s energy.

In the suit of Cups, the Ace represents a fulfilling new start on the level of romance and the emotions. Unlike most of the other plain cups in this suit, the depiction of the elaborate chalice shows that the energy of the Ace is special. Apart from indicating a new beginning on the emotional level, when this card turns up in a reading, you can be assured of support from universal forces.

Since an Ace means new beginnings, in the suit of Pentacles this refers to a new start in business or material affairs. As indicated by the thriving garden in the foreground of this card, it can represent a change for the better in a physical or financial way. This card can indicate a new project involving security and practicality.

In the suit of Swords we have the first stages of planning for a project. The crown, olive branch, and palm leaf herald the start of a successful period of time where one’s innate strength of character and purpose can be called upon. It indicates decisiveness, perception, good communication, and a strong intellect.

The Ace of Wands card promises a positive and powerful new beginning to any endeavour, often this relates to a new job or a change of profession. Initiative, inspiration, and creative energy are involved. When this card turns up in a reading, it shows an abundance of enthusiasm, inventiveness, strength, and virility surrounding the situation. The suit of Wands is one of action, so an Ace shows the burst of activity immediately following a good idea.

The Aces of the Tarot herald the start of an adventure, or a renewal of energies that invoke a fresh beginning in life. They can indicate spiritual progress and the movement into a new cycle of existence. When Aces appear in a Tarot reading, it’s time for change. Go with it, the time has come to grasp the opportunities that arise with new beginnings!