April Tarot Forecast 2026

1st: April Fool’s Day

4th: Easter

12th: Full Pink Moon in Libra

17th: New Moon in Aries

22nd: Earth Day

23rd: Festival of Greenman

25th: Floralia

30th: May Eve/Rhiannon’s Day/Walpurgisnacht

Fortune’s Wheel turns to April, our first full month in spring, the energy of awakening and coming into being. We arrive fully thawed, with a steady rhythm and routine to march to on our way to our heart’s desire. Now, April encourages us to take on the role of the Rainmaker, to create a successful ecological cycle that will perpetually nourish our continued growth. As we will see in the spread below, we take inspiration from the mushroom, a powerful force that can create rain, thus enhancing the conditions of its own growth. The mushroom does not passively lie in wait to be nourished by rainfall. Rather, it emits spores from its gills that concentrate into droplets, the weight of which eventually accumulates into a raincloud. This raincloud contains revitalization and creates the proper conditions for growth, and so the cycle begins again.

We begin the month with April Fool’s Day, which encourages us to take a leap into the unknown, and embrace silly, light-hearted fun. The fourth marks Easter, a symbol of our resurrection from the dead. On the twelfth, we experience the Full Pink Moon in Libra, which bathes us in the soft, loving, compassionate energy of pink salt and rose quartz. This is soon followed by the New Moon in Aries on the seventeenth, bringing us a fiery, initiatory energy that matches our Lunar Fire Horse year. 

We can leap boldly, full steam ahead down the path we laid out in March, with a fresh burst of energy. Earth Day comes next on the twenty-second, realigning us with viriditas energy; the deep attunement of our authentic self with the natural order. This is further confirmed on the next day, during the Festival of Greenman, representing the rebirth of the forest and the fertile self. Two days later we experience Floralia, a union of the Horned God and Goddess of Spring, bringing the self and the world to full flower. The last of April brings May Eve, Rhiannon’s Day and Walpurgisnacht. Here we are reminded of the cyclical nature of fertile transformation, so that we can really make the most of the current energies and burst into life.

In the original spread below, titled Rainmaker, we look into the ecological conditions favorable to our growth. This is inspired by how mushrooms generate their own rain, and their relationship with lightning.

Cloud: Abundant Potential ~Six of Pentacles~ All is Full of Love - Strings by Björk

The cloud formed overhead as a result of our rainmaking efforts weighs heavy and palpable. It is an abundance we can touch, that soaks into our very skin. Further, it is one that generates like clock work, as cyclical as the daily turning of the wheel. It is an active, stable growth we can count on as we keep in tandem with our habitual circadian rhythms, shifting us from one energetic phase to the next. The life force held within this cloud is alive and pulsing, like the heart that pumps blood through our veins. It can spark generative work from our beings, or pour into the soil, which we can then absorb. The life force is something we can readily access in our environment, in our ecological web and in our relationships, which offer great abundance. This occurs in an energy exchange and flow, of giving and receiving. Through it, we experience inspiration and restful healing, that vital sense of mutual reciprocity and being a part of something, which enlivens us.

Lightning: Stimulates and Multiplies Growth ~Seven of Swords~ Go by The Chemical Brothers

The Seven of Swords splits across the sky, lending us a bolt of inspiration, a plan for achieving our heart’s desire in a sustainable way. It may not be the most elegant of plans, and perhaps it cuts some corners, but the point is to start something so we can get it done. The sword is the active principle that helps us see it through, and gets to the heart of things. It cuts us out of any binds that may still hold us in place. A sword (our voice, ideas, and wit) is placed in our hands–now we must use it. The seven indicates that we have enough experience to use the sword adequately, that we are well on our way to becoming a squire. We are capable, and if we run into gaps in our plans that we didn’t account for, we have the cleverness and problem solving skills to figure out how to bring them to fruition regardless.

Rain: Nourishment Favorable for Growth ~Reverse Five of Swords~ WIN by Carlina

The Reverse Five of Swords reminds us that failure points can teach us lessons and serve as a useful feedback system as we grow. We learn what relationship dynamics no longer serve us, ways in which we no longer wish to communicate or contribute to those dynamics. We see where we might need to cut loose from unhelpful systems. In April, we are encouraged to enter a place of stillness as opposed to reactiveness. We can pause and reconsider our words and actions, and what role we want to play in a given conflict or dynamic. Are we acting in integrity, or from a trauma-space? We are encouraged to sit with the difficult emotions that feel stuck in our bodies. We can observe where we are acting them out subconsciously, where we need to be present. In this way, we can gain nourishment from the rain. 

Spores: Rainmaker Energy ~Wheel of Fortune~ Lucky Girl by Carlina

When the mushroom wants rain, it generates spores from its gill, which help clouds condense and rain drops form. We can think of these spores as our Rainmaker energy–the actions we take to generate our own nourishment, good fortune, and the favorable conditions for our growth. The wheel must spin in order to move us forward, so we are invited to adapt to its rhythm. Rather than faking it until we make it, we are encouraged to claim personal sovereignty over our part in the turning of the wheel. This is embodied in the actions we take, the relationships we form, the things we choose to participate in, the opportunities we pursue. Though we can’t control the outcome, this can also work in our favor, bringing us something even better than what we could have conceived. This month in particular, we’ll be asked to do our part as a Rainmaker, and ride and flow with what we cannot. We must remain patient while the spores come together to generate clouds, which rain profusely, transforming any barren land to a verdant state. 

Mushroom: Our Individual Expression ~Three of Wands~ I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross

In April, our individual expression shines in working with a small team of beginners. We may not be terribly experienced, but we make up for it in gumption. There is minimal unlearning to be done, because we feel light, unburdened, and focused on play. The adventure we’ve embarked on is still new and exciting,  filled with fun, hope and inspiration. We can picture ourselves as a hero setting out with little more than a knapsack, compass, map, and a couple of friends. There is much to be gained, explored and ventured, and learned. The focus at this stage is more on the experience and the journey than the destination, something intrinsically rewarding in and of itself. We’ll do best in April if we can continue to foster this spirit of awe and wonder, as we initiate ourselves in newer endeavors. This will keep us coming back for more.

Mycelial Network: Our Communal Resources ~Five of Cups~ Angels All Around Me by Kali Uchis

In April, we find that our community holds a loving space for grief, from which we can grow. While we were frozen, perhaps we lost a lot of ground in the creative and ambitious realm. This set us all the way back to the Three of Wands part of our path. We may want to pick back up where we left off, or feel discomfort at playing the role of beginner once more with the thing we feel so passionate about. In our circle, we feel acknowledged and seen, validated, and find that we are not alone. This opens up the heart space for growth, humility, as well as the fun and boundless possibility found in the Three of Wands above. We may even find our journey all the more beautiful for the setbacks we’ve endured, the ways in which we’ve come back to life and recommitted to our heart’s desire once more. When we see the courage and compassion of our peers who do the same, this inspires us in kind, to not lose heart, and to move from a heartful space.

March 2026 Tarot Forecast

1st: Matronalia

8th: International Women’s Day

13th: Full Worm Moon in Virgo

14th: Total Lunar Eclipse

17th: St. Patrick’s Day

18th: New Moon in Pisces

20th: Ostara, Spring Equinox

25th: Lady Day

29th: Partial Solar Eclipse

As Fortune’s Wheel turns from February to March, we are eased from a state of thawing to active fluidity. This subtle shift occurs gradually, but the pivot is most pronounced as the seasons shift from winter to spring.This is when we’ll begin to see the full potential of the Lunar Year of the Fire Horse. Once our limbs are freed, we are encouraged to heed the name of the month in a literal sense, and “march forward.” Rather than breaking into a full sprint, we’ll want to take measured, consistent steps as we shift from inertia to movement. Mars, for whom the month is named, would approve of this warrior-like discipline. In spring cleaning fashion, we tidy up our routine for the march ahead. Heavy narratives are exchanged for lightness and play, space is cleared for flowers to break through the soil. 

Divine feminine energy also pervades throughout the month, so that there will be plenty of room for organic growth and surprises. This is affirmed from day one, with the onset of Matronalia, an Ancient Roman festivity held in honor of Juno, goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. Even before we have fully thawed, we can form a commitment with our goals, so that we can bring a long-held vision to fruition. International Women’s Day on the eighth solidifies this powerful divine feminine energy. On the thirteenth, the Full Worm Moon in Virgo softens the earth as life stirs beneath it. We’ll want to refine our daily routine, to maximize our blooming potential. The total lunar eclipse on the fourteenth invites us to close our eyes and tune into the darkest parts of ourselves–to really listen to and feel the needs that felt taboo, so they too can experience the light. On St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll feel new growth already beginning to spring from us. We’ll also be able to tune into St. Hildegard’s viriditas, the divine feminine essence that brings to us the same healing and renewal experienced by plants. March eighteenth brings about the New Moon in Pisces, further encouraging us to enter creative and dreamlike flow. Spring Equinox, or Ostara, occurs on the twentieth, releasing the last icy grip held upon us, so that we can truly “spring” into action. Lady Day transpires on the twenty-fifth, in association with the Goddess’ Crone aspect. This is an ideal time to reflect on the wisdom we’ve learned in the thaw cycle, and thank that time for its service. Finally, on the twenty-ninth, we experience a partial solar eclipse. We see our shadows once more with vivid clarity, and include them in the process of  our revitalized purpose.

Below, we use the original spread called “Bloom.” It is inspired by the overlay of a flower (a bisexual symbol of divine feminine and masculine fertility) and the symbol for the female sex. 

Upper Petal: Aspirational Growth ~Five of Wands~ Learning to Fly by Pink Floyd

While in a frozen state, we held an idealized vision that our skills would remain perfectly preserved. We felt that when we were ready, we could pick things up right where we left off. As we thaw, it becomes evident that we have grown rusty. Instead of running, we must regain a sense of our limbs first. A part of rebirth is taking those first steps all over again, even if we have to crawl. Nevertheless, we are enthused–we want to refamiliarize ourselves with the struggle, to step out of our comfort zone, in order to feel like we are in the game once more. A big part of this month is regaining a sense of the mechanics; the rules, the parameters, our limitations, our abilities, retracing prior steps so we can understand where we want to go. We relinquish any claim on expertise so that we can grow with a beginner’s mindset, feeling a pride and recognition of self as we overcome obstacles anew.

Lower Petal: Initial, Day-to-day Growth ~Knight of Swords~ Knights of Cydonia by Muse

Our efforts begin as largely mental. As the Knight of Swords, we make huge strides with knowing where we want to go, what we want the big picture to look like. We can confidently communicate these goals with others and shape them into an empowering narrative. We are future-minded, headed towards our ideals, riding the horse of intuition there. Our active mind and clear articulation gives us confidence in our self and ideas, in knowing that we are on the right path. We know we have what it takes to make it through the Five of Wands state mentioned above; a sharp intellect, the ability to problem solve, and swift adaptability. Now, we must put those ideas to the test. 

Left Petal: Growth only you see ~Reverse Three of Cups~ Comeback Kid by Sleigh Bells

The reverse Three of Cups reveals that we are quietly tending the places where we feel unloved and unworthy. We are learning about our parental wounds, the intergenerational trauma and patterns that we’ve inherited and embodied. We are learning more about ourselves, where our cup has spilled and continues to spill. The fruits of unproductive labor reveal themselves; poor investments, choices, missed opportunities, but we no longer feel mystified or stuck in a state of repetition. The map of our heart and the shape of our grief reveal themselves. We know what kept us frozen in place, and the ways we can thaw. The reverse Three of Cups asks that we face and acknowledge our pain and loss. There is growth in all this–a return to the self and the way we want to relate to others. 

Right Petal: Growth others can see ~Seven of Wands~ Seven Nation Army by White Stripes

Others can see that we have stepped into a greater capacity to face creative challenges head on. Our process is mechanical and inefficient in some ways, but it has a power behind it that we can count on. We can sustain the creative flame for longer, and go further than we have before. We are learning to follow our passion, and in so doing, gain greater confidence in our ability to do so. Though we think we must impress others with our accomplishments, unrecognized until we cross the finish line, in fact others already admire us for our grit, determination, and ingenuity. Our inner fire has done a great deal of thawing upon us; thus people can see us returning to life right before their eyes. This life contains a youthful, animated spirit full of drive and ambition, the self that always remains accessible to us, even after getting put on ice.  

Leaflet: What provides energy for your growth ~Nine of Pentacles~ Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

We have done a tremendous amount of inner work, which reveals itself as personal wealth–energy magnified in a community that can tap into more, do more, inspire more, when we step into the right environment. To enter into a state of bloom is to transcend survival, to become a fertile expression of self and beauty. We recognize that we, at our most radical authentic expression, are a work of art, the flower, and our growth is the miracle. We flower, reaching our roots for fertile soil, for a healthy mycology that can witness and support this process. When we see the impact our growth has to offer in this mycology, we recognize our magic, the healing that is available in that simple but powerful act of simply being true to who we are.

Stem:  What gives rise to your growth ~Page of Wands~ Feeling Good by Nina Simone

To embody the Page of Wands is to become a student tapping into the wand itself as the origin of growth. The wand in this case reveals itself to be nature, viriditas, that power which we gain access to when we align with the true self in tune with the divine creator. Our desire is the thing which brings us into this alignment, which brings us into healing and manifesting energies. When we are so deeply in connection with this force, with divine intuition, whichever direction we may turn becomes the right path, because it is the path we have chosen to walk. We become imbued with the ecology of breath–inhaling the universal green flame that is the life force, and exhaling it through our being as we live in accordance with it. It is an undeniable, unlimited force that we can feel at the tips of our fingertips. As the Page we are still new to this process. We are still learning how to be in relationship with the wand (the vehicle of viriditas), still learning its shape. Our passion and desire is there but we may become hot-headed, delirious over the unbridled potential of life, love, the animating force in all things. To harness it, we must willingly become a channel and vehicle through which it acts, humble, reverent, respectful of its powers which we are learning to wield.

Tarot Forecast February 2026

1st: Imbolc, Snow Full Moon in Leo

14th; Valentine’s Day

17th: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse

Under the influence of the Wheel of Fortune, the card of the year, we are encouraged to hone in on the minute shifts that take place as the seasons turn. This is where the magic happens, where we can position ourselves to take on the incoming highs and lows associated with Fortuna. This February, we can best do this by tapping into the energy of thawing. By definition, to thaw is to release from a frozen to a fluid state. Though February pertains fully to the winter, it is fast and it is fiery, alighting all in its wake. 

On the first, this fire begins as a flicker, with Imbolc and Candlemas. Per the Friends of the Forest, Imbolc is a time when earth stirs from its winter slumber and light begins to return, symbolizing the awakening of both nature and spirit.The holiday is overseen by Brigid, the goddess of fire, poetry, healing, and fertility. The candles lit on this day, representative of our tender inner light, gently and steadily melt away old narratives, fears, and doubts. This time is also symbolized by the womb, and the blessing of seeds. This ties in well with the ancient Roman celebration of Februalia, a purification period associated with Vesta, a hearth goddess. Historically and presently, February is a great time to pursue new projects and initiatives we’ve hesitated to go after before, that we’d like to see bear fruit in the year ahead. The first also brings the Snow Full Moon in Leo–the culmination of snow leopard energy that we can use to bound through the snow with fire and confidence. On the fourteenth, we experience Valentine’s Day, the modern version of Lupercalia. Love is the force that ensures health growth and development, transforming potential into the manifest. Finally on the seventeenth, the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius takes place, as well as the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse. Darkness encapsulates the sky, which we can paint with infinite possibility. With the energy of the Fire Horse, we are not concerned with marring the perfect ideal of untread snow. Rather, we mean to leave traces of ourselves wherever we go, even if that results in a trail of melted puddles. With fire hoof prints we reveal the earth’s bare skin, exposing her to the sun she needs to grow green pastures in the spring. 

Mapping the Heart Spread

Below, I use an original tarot spread called “Mapping the Heart” to show us what love looks like in February 2026. 

Aorta: How Love Flows Through our System ~Judgment: Shine by Cleo Sol~

Our higher self, connected with our divine purpose and calling, sounds a trumpet loud and clear, right into the ear of a deadened part of ourselves long held dormant. We may have let go of a quiet dream, always kept safely in our hearts–maybe it was too vulnerable, too risky to express it before. Love flows through our system in the form of awakening, resurrecting, thawing what was frozen since the emotional Ice Age. This blue, cold, shivering aspect of the self does not awaken alone and untended–on either side, the divine feminine and masculine principle greet it, offering wisdom and fertility to bring it back up to speed. Some gentleness and gradual scaling of responsibilities is required, but after a period of recovery that carries us to Spring, this part of ourselves will be able to hit the ground running.

High Point: Intellectual or Ideological Aspect ~Queen of Cups: Life Will Be by Cleo Sol~

This month, the intellectual side of love is represented by the Queen of Cups. She reminds us to remember our “why” and keep it as our focal point as we work in tandem with Judgment’s call of the trumpet. Though in the short-term it may feel easier to resist the call, in the long run we will feel more fulfilled and individuated if we can summon the strength of the Queen of Cups. She is in charge of a deeper emotional fulfillment, satisfaction and joy than can be found in a momentary surge of gratification. Love means committing to our why, because when we dig down, we know we are worthy and capable of fulfilling our heart’s desire. Our desire is not an external pipe dream we have to chase after–it is already in the palm of our hands. All that’s needed for it to manifest is consistent attunement, by tuning into our emotional intelligence. 

Left Wing: Mother Principle ~Reverse Six of Cups: Evolution by Braids~

On the emotional side of love, we find ourselves longing for what we knew in the past. This is because we are looking for a map or a guide we can follow. We hope to follow prior paths in order to recreate what we understand love to be. This could be in regards to a partnership, a family system, or referring back to a time we know we loved ourselves well. But while our heart’s desire may have remained the same at its core, we have evolved our needs and wants over time. We’ll want to refer to the somatic and intuitive techniques offered by the Queen of Cups, to ensure we are meeting our present self’s needs and the conditions which make us feel loved. Our heart, our sense of wellbeing, of pleasure in the day to day, of being cared for–these are some measures by which we can understand if our heart is fulfilled by the Mother Principle.

Right Wing: Father Principle ~Reverse Emperor: energy by Tyla Jane~

On the active side of love, we feel uncomfortable in our seat of power. Some part of us became deadened or frozen, perhaps because we felt that we abused our own authority in the past. Alternately, a decision of ours resulted in some kind of disaster, and instead of transmuting that lesson, our inner Emperor was put on ice. Judgment’s trumpet is calling us to resurrect the Emperor-ie our personal sovereignty and responsibility in our lives, lest that role be fulfilled by others. As our inner Emperor begins to thaw, we are encouraged to familiarize ourselves with the scepter, by grasping it once more. In this way we can grow into the person we want to become. We can maintain a steady hold over our spiritual wealth by directing our energy in the direction of our heart’s desire, even as the Wheel of Fortune turns. When we form a practical plan, with a routine and steps to fulfill it, this makes our soul feel most loved by the Father Principle.

Heart’s Center: How our Heart Feels ~Three of Swords: I Don't Care by Ariana Grande~

Out of love, Judgment’s trumpet seeks to resurrect our frozen aspects so that we can awaken to our full power, which we will need to manifest our heart’s desire. Yet this part has remained frozen for a reason–for it has learned to associate growth with pain. At some point it was easier to numb this part than to feel the pain, and in this way we were able to insulate ourselves. It is true that pursuing love can be painful, but it is also deeply rewarding, and greets us with an intimacy with ourselves and others that the soul craves. Out of fear of being hurt again, we may have numbed a part of ourselves, but what we’ve come to understand is that we have become so much stronger than we once were, and learned so much during all this time. We are more resilient, more able to take on painful truths and struggles. When we tap into the Queen of Cups, our why, though it may be tempting, we will not want to numb this part of ourselves out again. We will want to rise to the call, and face life, in the name of self love.

Low Point: The Grounding Force ~Eight of Pentacles: Work by Charlie Day Wilson~

We feel most grounded in love when embodying the Eight of Pentacles. We feel we are in steady bloom when we enter a flow state, which we can liken to blood pumping through the heart. In flow state, we feel most alive, and can feel the love we hold for ourselves. In cyclical fashion, it is from this love that flow occurs. The expertise we seek–whether in learning to clutch the Emperor’s scepter again, aligning ourselves with our why, answering Judgment’s call, tuning in with ourselves, or tapping into courage in the name of growth–is attained by doing the work. We show up for ourselves time and again, learning through failure, melting away fear and self doubt with the steadiness of a candle. Each day we thaw a little more, and rediscover the fun, joy and pleasure that had been numbed along with the pain. This is where we find our satisfaction, and the fulfillment of our heart’s desire. For the love we seek is not a one-time accomplishment or achievement–it is a state of being that flows through us, warms us and enlivens us.

May we each tap into the love we seek. 

Love, 

Angel Intentions

January Tarot Forecast 2026

1st: New Year’s Day

6th: Triple Goddess Day, Three King’s Day

13th: Full Wolf Moon in Cancer

14th: Thorrablót

29th: New Moon in Aquarius

Now offering Year Ahead Tarot Readings, with minute insights for each season of the year. Book here.

As we usher in the year 2026, we shift from Hermit energy to Wheel of Fortune energy. The energy, or card of the year, can be calculated by adding up each digit (2 + 0 + 2 + 6 ). Everything we have discovered about ourselves and our path will now be put to the test, subject to the ebb and flow of universal will. This is about co-creation; trusting that if one door closes, another one opens, better and brighter than we could have ever imagined. This year especially, endings reveal they are beginnings. There is an element in the Wheel that is beyond our control, but we can still show up courageously and present ourselves before opportunities to see what happens. 

On the first of the year, we are called to remember that all the hope, faith, and energy poured into this day can be accessed any day of the year. Every day, every hour, presents itself as an opportunity to start now. The “New Year, New Me” energy is like the creation of a novel, a macrocosm composed of smaller, more manageable units. A month can be seen as a chapter, the day as a paragraph, the hour as a sentence, the minute as a word, and the second as a letter. The path to fruition begins with planting good seeds and habits, staying consistent, and keeping faith until we see minute shifts transform into tangible results. On the sixth, we have an interesting dichotomy of Triple Goddess Day and Three Kings’ Day–one which acknowledges the cyclical shift of maiden to mother to crone, the other which celebrates birth, hope, and salvation. On the thirteenth, the Full Wolf Moon in Cancer asks us to consider home through the lens of belonging–who in our pack instills safety, confidence, and trust? The fourteenth ushers in  Thorrablót, a midwinter festival which honors Thor and other gods in the Icelandic pantheon. Thor is associated with thunder–that which follows the unexpected, i.e. each turn of the Wheel. Finally on the twenty-ninth, we experience a New Moon in Aquarius, in which we can envision greater collective communal healing–the macrocosm that affects, and reflects, our inner turmoil and success. 

This month we use an original spread inspired by the structure of a novel, titled “Book Forecast.”

Theme: Reverse Lovers

~Heroes by David Bowie~

We enter the new year and the new month with the struggle presented in the month of December: that of the Reverse Lovers. Perhaps we encountered an uglier side of humanity–within or without. Perhaps we made a choice we weren’t proud of. These crossroad moments don’t have to define us for a lifetime. We can slow down, take these moments into consideration and learn from them. Though we may not have been in full control, we can still integrate after the fact and decide what to integrate. It is our personal narrative, our inner narrator so to speak, that decides whether the event occurred within a comedy or a tragedy, a horror story or a romance novel. We can always pull back and change the genre. We can transform our role from villain or victim to hero–at the least in our own eyes. Spirit is still working to pierce us with the arrow of love, and tilt the scales in our favor, such that the Wheel of Fortune is skewed in our favor in the month ahead.

Start: Reverse Empress

~Love Goddess - Maijah~

There is much fecundity available to us, but we do not see it. Rather than looking at ourselves with rose colored glasses, the Reverse Lovers card skews us towards a negative perspective. We think of all the times we’ve weighed ourselves down, not stood up for our boundaries, acted from an ungrounded space or given up our power. But we could choose to shift our perspective and think about all the times we’ve lifted ourselves up, defended ourselves, made time for creativity, centered ourselves, and shined in our fullest light. Reviewing how far we’ve come can help instill a sense of pride in ourselves and where we are headed, which is ultimately in the direction of love. In truth we have immense generative capacity from which we and all could benefit, and beautiful ideas and visions which we can birth and give light to. 

Rising Action: Reverse Justice

~Karma by Taylor Swift~

The theme of Justice, which has repeated since the last two months, returns again in the form of rising action. From the space of the Reverse Empress, of Ishtar underground stripped of all her royal garments, we must rise to the Earth and the land of the living once more. This can only be done when we challenge Ereshkigal, Queen of the Underworld, and present our case, serving as our own defendant in the face of the injustice we have suffered. This injustice is not just personal, but extends into the collective, and the systemic abuses that have been stacked against us. Our souls deserve redemption, not just in her eyes but our own. For it is ourselves we must ultimately win over, ourselves who we must pardon, in order to see ourselves through the eyes of the Lovers once more.  

Climax: Six of Cups

~O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps~

We reach a developmental climax with the Six of Cups, when we recognize our personal values, and reward them to ourselves as compensation. Injustice, suffering, and a wounded self esteem or self image can be addressed with reparations. We deserve to return to an Edenic child-like state, a state of innocence, love, curiosity, and awe. The world once more becomes a magical web of opportunity and play when we meet our inner child’s needs. Safety, comfort, patient parenting, gentle understanding of our mistakes, emotional soothing, care, and love are things we all need at our core. From here we can develop a secure attachment style, and bravely push the bounds of the imagination, explore our surroundings, expand our social network, and learn new things. This month we encounter a new spiral of human development: a time when our spirit is still learning to crawl, and we celebrate it for each new progress (the metaphorical version of a new tooth, or saying our first word). Time in each stage is precious, and so we don’t want to rush through to the part where we walk or run. Instead we cherish every win, and marvel at the fact that we’ve been given the honor of witnessing every miracle of our growth.

Denouement: Reverse Three of Swords

~no tears left to cry by Ariana Grande~

In our falling action, the balm of the Six of Cups helps us to release the pain experienced with the first three cards of the spread: the Reverse Lovers, Reverse Empress, and Reverse Justice. These are trauma cards that we thought defined us: the tears in our fabric, the gaping holes, the places where we’ve felt worn thin. But we have the ability to patch ourselves up again, to repurpose, or make ourselves anew. As mentioned last month, we are wabi sabi, mending our cracks with brilliant gold that only adds to our worth. Yes we have suffered, but we have not given up or fallen apart–we have persisted, and held onto the beautiful parts of the soul–empathy, kindness, compassion, not just for the other but for ourselves.

End: Eight of Wands

~Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys~

This story concludes with the Eight of Wands, though we know with the Wheel that an end is just a beginning. The Eight of Wands is that propelling force that launches us towards our desires. No longer encumbered by the wounds of the past, restored by the Six of Cups, we fly free, and get to see all that we are and can be. With one arrow, we have the Lovers, with another we have the Empress, with another Justice…all the powerful traits in these cards exist in our arsenal, ready to fire us up and light the way. The arrow may not strike every time–after all we may encounter errant wind or a moving target, but what we discover is that we are an archer, and we can only improve with practice. Thus we have potential to bring an ardent fire into next brief month, and fly on the heels of time.

December Tarot Forecast 2025

4th: Super Full Cold Moon in Gemini

17th-23rd: Saturnalia

19th: New Moon in Sagittarius

21st: Yule, Winter Solstice

24th: Christmas Eve

25th: Christmas

31st: New Year’s Eve

What does it mean to enter December in the Hermit Year? A year of careful individual gestation that prepares us for greater communal immersion in the year ahead, more than we have ever known. A year in which we’ve really come to know ourselves–in the shedding, the embracing, the blossoming, the ways in which hardship and obstacles have caused our roots to grow in creative pathways that make us uniquely beautiful and resilient in our own ways. As the season shifts, we are invited to slow down, to seek crevices of warmth, comfort and fuel that will enable us to keep going. We are invited to seek fire and light. As the holidays bring us together, we are encouraged to bond, seek cheer, festivities, and mirth where we can. Like a fire, the memories of the experience will continue to warm our souls. For togetherness, joy and health are the true gifts of life. In solace, we can meet our bodies’ desire for rest with tenderness and compassion . For the snow is a great blanket that says come, you are weary and have done much this year. It pulls us to the pregnant pause that says take a moment and appreciate all you have done for yourself and others. Take a moment to marvel at your own beauty, your unique light, and let that be your lantern in the night as you step into the path that forms ahead.

On December 4th, we can use the energy of the Super Full Cold Moon in Gemini to know ourselves better through inquiry, through our yeses and nos, our light and shadow, our polarities and the grays between. From December 17th-23rd, the spirit of Saturnalia comes into play, a time of revelry and “joyful role reversals” where societal roles can be placed aside and all can participate equally in the pleasures of life. This is the time to dance like no one is watching, to go after what we really want but haven’t allowed because of social rules and expectations. On December 19th we undergo the New Moon in Sagittarius. Per Moon Omens, “this is a time to dare to take a leap of faith without having all the details figured out, a time to take new risks, a time to pursue what lights us up without having to second guess ourselves.” Like the Hermit, we can find joy in a journey that is more luminous than the destination. Two days later Yule ushers us into the Winter Solstice. Per Friends of the Forest, this is a time of stillness and rebirth. Even the longest night of the year promises the return of light. Christmas Eve and Christmas soon follow, which is celebrated with feasts and gift giving. Other holidays such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa also take place around this time of year. Finally, at the end of the month, we say our goodbyes to the old year so we may welcome the new. We can use this time to reflect on what we’d like to leave behind, what we hold gratitude for, what we’d like to bring in, and what we’ll continue to develop in the year ahead.

Below, we’ll use an original spread called “Snowflake,” to explore the glittering facets of the self.

In what ways am I beautiful and unique? Justice

Though each of us express it differently, the readers of this forecast are unique in that we each embody a strong sense of Justice. Rather than accepting the status quo, we are guided by a higher moral order that trumps the governmental justice system. We will not stand for injustice, and we will speak for what is right. We strive to uphold Justice through our words and our actions. We value respect, honor and truth, and seek to live with integrity. To do unto others as we would do unto ourselves. We are open and do not hide magic tricks up our sleeve–generally what people see is what they get. When something is unfair or unjust, we can see it clearly. We can discern and cut away falsities that stand in the way of fairness and truth. Our intuition and strong code of ethics keeps us grounded even when such methods as doublethink, manipulation and repetition are employed against us. Nothing can shake our commitment to and understanding of what is right. 

What struggles must I work through that are unique to me? The Lovers

Our unique struggles center around the message of the Lovers. We stand at a crossroads where we get to decide how to see others and ourselves. Will we meet ourselves and others through the lens of optimism or cynicism, through the lens of hope or despair? Will we choose to see ourselves and others as beautiful, or ugly? Will we look with the eyes of love or hate? Which do we think we (and others) will best blossom under? What we direct our energy towards is what we and others will become. The mirror we choose can be beautifully framed and ornate, or distorted like a funhouse mirror. Spirit is working now to pierce our hearts with the arrow of love, to choose the option where we will see things beautifully. It is ultimately for us to decide which road to follow. 

What are my unique gifts and talents? Three of Swords

Our unique gifts and talents come through the ability to grow through pain and loss. We allow these experiences to pierce through to the heart of things, to bring us to a greater understanding of ourselves, the other, and the human spirit. This allows us to see where others are hurting, to meet them in their more vulnerable state, to see into their blind spots and where they might need help. In this reading, the sword is envisioned as a needle, and us as a sewer of the resourceful self. We know where we are hurting, what needs to be cut away and what can be sewn back together. Again and again, we take risks pursuing relationships where we might get hurt, but we do it because of the rewards of finding fulfilling dynamics, and because we know how to put ourselves back together again. We are wabi sabi, we are mended beings, the cracks of misuse filled with the gold of learned experience. The more we are cracked open, the more beautiful, luminous, kind, authentic, and loving we become. 

What ways do I need care? Six of Swords

As we go through painful experiences, in situations where we break out of old traumatic patterns, we must tend to the soft parts of the soul. Instead of hardening, we need to tend to the beautiful, vulnerable, thriving parts of us that are at their most real and authentic. To quote the author Iain Thomas: “Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” When the mind feels like harsh terrain, when it tries to hold us back and keep us small, we can challenge that mentality and choose to meet ourselves with the compassion, softness, and understanding that we may have previously been denied. We can show ourselves another way. This is the way forward, to healing and neuroplasticity, to reclaiming an identity that doesn’t rely on trauma to define itself. This is a learning process that takes time, so we’ll want to be patient as we come to understand old habits and how to navigate our way out of them, into something beautiful and new. 

What influences and opportunities will bring out the best in me? Page of Swords

The influence and opportunities that bring out the best in us will speak to our youthful energy. This is going to be something new and exciting that we can have fun with and learn on the job. It’s a new endeavor, an internship, an entry level position, a volunteer opportunity, a new project or activity that will make us feel like we’re getting our foot in the door, like we’re finally on a path that fills us with intellectual curiosity. This month we’re encouraged to go for that thing we’ve always wanted to try but haven’t before because it felt awkward, or we didn’t know how to get into, or didn’t think that we could until now. It will be something low pressure without too many responsibilities, but we'll be able to learn and observe a lot while we’re building up our skillset. It’s going to be something we’ll be proud of ourselves for trying. Finally, Spirit has a message: we have plenty of time to pursue this thing, but we do have to start somewhere. 

What are my beautiful outcomes? Eight of Pentacles

Our beautiful outcomes include a flourishing, thriving garden that provides fruits from the seeds we plant in December in as soon as eight months time. All creation expands from our center, in all directions. We become generative, with a deep understanding of the ebb and flow of rest and productivity, such that we are able to maintain a flow state in the endeavor we have chosen under the spirit of the Page of Swords. We find ourselves immersed in a state of prodigious artistry that aligns with our authentic self, imbued with the message of Justice. Under the influence of the Lovers, we choose to look at ourselves and our work with the eyes of love, and engage in beautiful ways. We pour our three-of-swords hearts into our work, our willingness to take risks and be vulnerable so we may achieve authentic and heartful connection. We meet the trauma from the six of swords with compassion and say this is not all we are–we are makers, we are creators, we are doers. The Page of Swords helps us realize we have a youthful spirit that is eager to try new things and learn. All of the cards above translate into a magnificent experience that brings us into our fullest expression, growing out from December into the months ahead. 

November 2025 Tarot Forecast

1st: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), All Saint’s Day

2nd: Día de los Muertos, All Soul’s Day

5th: Super Full Beaver Moon in Taurus

16th: Night of Hecate

20th: New Moon in Scorpio

27th: Thanksgiving

What happens after we give in to decay? According to Mesoamerican tradition, death is not an ending, but an initiation into a new plane of existence, a years-long journey that friends and family can assist with. In the meantime, we can help ourselves to food and water offerings, and personal items meant to nourish and hearten us along the way. In Spanish there is a verb for the kind of engagement that takes place between family and the deceased: convivir. It means “to live with.” Ancestors are communed with via altars set up at home, and graves serve as a portal to convivir, when pan dulce, favorite foods, and stories can be exchanged between the living and the dead. This is more than a solemn occasion–festivities that take place during el Día de los Muertos allow for the celebration of the lives once lived and of life itself. Since the time of Spanish colonialism, some syncretism has occurred with All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day, but in all this sacred indigenous holiday persists. The names of the deceased beloved can be written into a book of remembrance on All Saint’s Day, and some pray for the departed during a novenario (a prayer of 9 days in a row). On All Soul’s Day, these prayers are meant to cleanse the souls in purgatory and make them suitable for ascension into heaven.

The theme of family continues on the 5th, during the Super Full Beaver Moon in Taurus, primarily in regards to building steady shelter and structures, which will allow us to build strong foundations for the years to come. With the 16th comes the Night of Hecate, which in turn honors the transitory, cyclical nature of life. At this time, Hecate guides us at the crossroads and offers enlightenment during uncertain times. On the 20th, with the New Moon in Scorpio, we have an opportunity to do deep shadow work and question old patterns and behaviors we must release to alchemize them into something new. Finally on the 27th, we reflect on Thanksgiving, a holiday that for many symbolizes getting together as family and expressing gratitude for the abundance in our lives. However, it is critical to remember the historical indigenous suffering that prompted this festivity, and the suffering that continues to take place today, if we truly wish to rebuild the holiday on foundations of goodwill. 

This month we use an original spread called “Autumn Leaves,” inspired by the seasonal changing colors of the leaves.

Green (Fledgling and Evergreen): Reverse Justice

In November, the green “fledgling” aspect of our souls speaks to such virtues as justice, ideals of fairness, and a sense of morality gleaned from a heart of gold. It feels green because of its youthlike idealism, but is arguably more “evergreen” than our modern justice system (though it feels evergreen in comparison to our single lifetime). This aspect is greatly challenged by a changing Justice system that does not seem interested in the people it most impacts. As general elections take place on the 4th, as judicial decisions get made that don’t reflect our deeper values, we experience a deep sense of betrayal and captivity in a system we didn’t ask to play a complicit role in. Why me? or Why us? is the question held silent on the tongue. Seeing Justice as something that happens to us, however, gives our power away. The other side of this question is: how can we enact Justice in a way that we’d like to see in our communities and in our lives? How can we stay true to ourselves and our virtues, as living proof that a heart of gold, that Justice still persists in the human spirit? This, in spite of all that would attempt to mock it whilst dressed up in a satirical version of it. In spite of a hand heavily skewed in favor of the punitive sword, the mouth that might spew hot air with complicated jargon in mimicry of the lofty ideals it purports to uphold. If we can but keep the vision of Justice aflame in the mind’s eye, in as many minds as we can, a longer arc of Justice may yet unfurl. It may unfurl in deep universal time farther than the eye can see, than the mind can imagine, or even faster than we could have ever believed possible. 

Red (Core): Reverse Magician

At the core of what troubles us in the dilemma above, is a dwindling sense of personal power, autonomy, and sovereignty under a gargantuan structure meant to uphold hegemonic values and structures, while undermining all the rest. These forces can at times feel much bigger than us, bigger than any one mind or voice can speak against. But change starts in the heart and mind of the individual. Each persons’ beliefs and actions have a greater ideological impact than we think. It will be heartening now to think of ways in which we can realize our will in our own corner of the world, whether that takes root in our own lives, our family systems, or the community at large. While it is true that on an external level some things are out of our control, internally we retain control over our response, our thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions. We must grant ourselves power, in the way we perceive and present ourselves, and the ways in which we create, expand, and act on it. The impact is all the greater when we focus on honoring the inner heart of gold, that calls for Justice. 

Yellow (Bright): Reverse Devil

The spotlight, or the focal point that absorbs our attention, is on the reverse Devil. Specifically, the sense of powerlessness perceived in the Magician, in regards to reverse Justice, stems from the Baby Elephant syndrome. The constraints that we taught to us at a young age, whether in our family systems or systems at large, were at one time unbreakable, and held us in place. We were taught to accept the rules laid in place by an authority, and that punishment would be enforced if we went against the rules we disagreed with. Even as adults, this subconscious structure has transferred from parental/family/guardian systems to authority at large. The reverse Devil reveals that if we were to resist as an adult, we would come to realize that the chains we thought held us in a state of paralysis do not have the ability to keep us in place the way we thought they did. In terms of personal sovereignty, it is useful to think beyond following the leader or the masses, and tuning back in with the heart of gold that serves as a moral compass. We can only submit to what we permit for ourselves, and the yoke about our necks is something we can put on and remove at will. If we have the privilege to step back from survival mode, we must question whether what we envision is impossible, or if it really is possible, and what we should willingly accept. Though our first mental instinct may be escapism, the real escape is recognizing the Plato’s cave we are in and stepping out of it. 

Orange (Flame): Reverse World

Our internal flame, the drive that propels us, is impacted by our reverse perception of the World. In terms of Justice, we are not seeing the World we want to see. It may be that we are passively waiting for change to come about, rather than actively participating in its transformation. This may be because previous efforts have felt stymied, or because we haven’t seen results. When we let go of the destination and focus on becoming, change is something we can feel. We can feel like we are part of Justice by doing something to shape the world with our own hands, and watching the magic come to life. We often think too little of what we’ve done, or what we can actually do, when we get lost in overwhelm and the immensity of the task, or when we compare our actions to those we feel greater than our own. But each act and potential act we carry out, when we act from the fair World of our mind’s eye is invaluable. It is an act of bravery, creation, manifestation, against all the rigid ways we have been conditioned to accept. It is an act that shapes the World, no matter whether that takes place on a grand scale or a small detail. It all counts, it all contributes to the Justice of the greater human spirit. 

Brown (Old and True): Reverse Star

As a form of self protection, it may feel easier to dissociate from what’s happening, to seal off the tender heart of gold that forms a core part of our truth. But now more than ever, it’s the time to renew the vision put forth by this heart, to commit to its fruition. Though it may feel vulnerable, we need to restore our belief in such virtues as fairness, Justice, and the greater life-affirming natural order. We may find we need to grant ourselves some rest and self care, to create space for regeneration this November, and give this belief some time to bloom. We don’t have to do it all this month: activating the Magician to take on the reverse Devil and change the World…these are larger arcs we can become aware of, while also tending to ourselves. When we feel lost, we can look up to the North Star, and begin to wander in its direction, even when we don’t quite know where we are headed, or what we will encounter along the way. Others may feel inspired to join us, and together, expand into a sky full of constellations. We can turn to each other as guides and support, lighting up a seemingly oppressive night sky. This is what it is like to bring ourselves back into flow, to pull ourselves out of rigidness and inflexible systems that don’t match universal needs and consciousness.

Purple (Royal Spirit): Reverse Temperance

Reverse Temperance reminds us not to allow our integrity and spirit to become dampened by uncertainty. When thinking of alternate Justice systems, we know change needs to happen–but we may not know what that looks, be that in our own lives or the World at large. In this case, we are encouraged to take on the alchemist role, to experiment with the right balance, to learn from failure just as much as success. For instance, we improve our ability to enforce boundaries through lived experience and interactions. We might find ourselves overcompensating for a passive communication style with an aggressive one, before we find the middle way to the assertive communication style. It may take some time to counteract a punitive internal narrator with a more compassionate voice. Temperance is about intuiting things on an internal level just as much as we do on an external level. If we think about the Justice scales, fairness looks like granting equal weight to different positions, and resting in the middle, which Temperance can help us to do. Our learning paths are going to look different for each of us, but we all have a role to play in transmutation large and small, personal and universal. 

A Note: I originally felt overwhelmed when, for the first time, I pulled a spread of all major arcana cards reversed. A special thank to Jen Vera and Katrina Firor for reminding me that in the States, we are facing a lot of change at large. 

Take care and take heart,

Angel Intentions

Tarot Forecast October 2025

2nd: Annual Solar Eclipse

3rd: Festival of Bacchus

7th: Full Hunter’s Moon in Aries

18th: Great Horn Festival

21st: New Moon in Libra

31st: Samhain, Winter’s Night, Halloween, Day of the Dead

Like the calm after a sorrowful cry, October rests her sobering hands upon our shoulders and pushes us towards the river Styx. Like Ophelia, we are to don our finest cloth, with a bouquet of wildflowers in hand–poppies, daisies, and rue respectively symbolizing rest, innocence and regrets. We take the hint and lay ourselves among the riverbed so we may be washed along the current. We sing a song of grief–all that has been lost and never been. Weariness takes hold. It is time to let it all go, to become one with the peat. We have pushed ourselves as far as summer’s solar energy could allow–but no more. Now we give way to the worms and the mushrooms, and allow the leaves to change their colors. We fold back into nature–let her mend our tattered parts and become like new. Become the eulogy, the ode, the brilliant parts of us that burst forward in that final release.

The aforementioned energy begins as soon as October 2nd, during the Annular Solar Eclipse, also known as the “ring of fire.” During this event, the sun is obscured, flipping us to the other side of the coin. We have strengthened our light–how now can we fully face our darkness, bearing witness to our shadow, in validation and support? Here we find valuable lessons. Where might we have betrayed, hurt, or neglected ourselves? With every answer comes a solution. Reflection in these matters brings incredible opportunities for renewal. On the next day, Bacchus has us revisit themes of chaotic decay and regeneration with a twist: joy and festivity. What are we thrilled to leave behind? By the end of the first week, we experience the Full Hunter’s Moon. We must drop all unneeded weight in order to be lightfooted enough to pursue our desires. A little after the midway point, on the 18th, the Great Horn Festival enhances these themes, through the perspective of fertility and renewal. On the 21st, the New Moon in Libra gives us the opportunity to balance all the energies of light and density we have encountered thus far: shadow, festivity, levity, and renewal. This can be applied to all aspects of our lives, within ourselves and in our relationships. Last but not least, at the end of the month a variety of traditions reveal this to be a time when the veil thins. This is a time to get in touch with our ancestors, to give thanks and gratitude, to commune. 

Below, we use an original spread I call the “Wheel of Harvest.”

What is manifesting now (beginning of the month): Death

The beginning of the month presents us with a question: what is the through line, the overarching narrative behind our seemingly disparate actions and stories we tell ourselves? This, and only this, will survive. Our core purpose. It’s what lies at the spine. Everything that hinders it needs to be cut away with purpose. Old ways of interfacing with the world that run contrary to the through line must die. When the mask drops–or many, like a matryoshka doll–what is our truest face? The one that lies closest to the skull, and what frame serves as our skeleton? The Wheel of Harvest begins with sorting rot from life-giving source. What is old and stifling, and what brings energy and life? We can ask for help if we need it, but ultimately this is a choice our soul alone must make–we must even be willing to challenge our own ego, if it means choosing what is best for our own interest. 

What harvest lies ahead (end of the month): Reverse 8 of Cups

The harvest that lies to head comes forth in a born again baptism that takes place in the river. A funeral bell tolls in the distance. Grief may swell in our hearts and the prospect of old hopes, dreams, ways of being, drowned in the riverbed. It feels like decay–but from the rotting weeds, growth sprouts forth. This is a time to receive and refresh–be a vessel for learning and reflection. When the reverse 8 of cups comes our way, it is helpful to move fluidly downstream instead of rushing up the river. Be curious about where the water takes us. Follow it, for it offers relief. Let the water take us down, and cleanse us of former grime. It’s not about forcing a way through or becoming something new, but releasing old identities and recognizing the core self that the Death card above reveals. 

What can be put to rest: Queen of Cups

The Queen of Cups reveals our strong emotional attachments. With a sword in our hands, we are ready to defend those attachments with our very life force. We feel wary that the chalice–our hope, purpose, and dream can be snatched away from us if we look away for one moment, or if we dare to let go. We feel that if we really want it, we must want it with all our hearts in every moment for it to come true. Our guides inform us that when we let go and allow the natural decay process to happen, we can feel rest assured that the chalice will still be there for us. It can never be taken away–it will always be ready for us to come back in our new form. But first we must question our attachments and whether they truly align with the chalice, or if they are hindering it. We are being asked to tune in with where we truly are emotionally and somatically–not to abandon or override our present needs in the pursuit of our purpose. We need to tend to ourselves first and foremost, to nurture our being. Then we can rededicate ourselves more fully, more deeply and intuitively to the chalice. Our creations will truly benefit from it.

What lies underneath: Ace of Pentacles

Up next in the Wheel of Harvest is the Ace of Pentacles, representing that which lies underneath. Underneath is a seed we have planted for the next cycle, which we will greatly benefit from next year. A deep healing is taking place, in tandem with the pace of earth’s rhythm. This contrasts to the urgent pace of modern humanity–all that we have planted will bear fruit in good time. We are assured that all will be well, and we will see the will of our heart flourish and manifest within our lives. There is so much we have already accomplished, if we would take a moment to take it all in. We may not even realize what is already coming to light, in each small daily action. What we’re building isn’t overnight transformation, rather it’s something sustainable and lasting. A path opens up to our bright future, if we can stay still and be patient, and have faith in the seed. 

What can be resurfaced: Reverse Star

This month, in our return up the Wheel of Harvest, we come to the Reverse Star. Similar to the message offered by the Queen of Cups, the resurfacing in question requires an optimism that will allow us to release and allow hope to spring forth. We can trust ourselves when we allow the water to intuitively carry us in the direction of flow (even as we question whether the unknown is a direction we should go). We navigate under dimly lit stars. We cannot see it all, but our ancestors and celestial forces watch over us. We are protected under this light. It is safe to let go of rigidity, in favor of deep vulnerability. It feels scary to stand so deep in our authenticity, when we can be seen for what we truly are. But this is the space where the magic happens–strength, hope and fertility. Our souls take flight and flourish here. 

What came before (September): Queen of Pentacles

We return to the top of the Wheel with the Queen of Pentacles, to be reminded of what we bring from September, into the month ahead. We begin as the Queen of Pentacles, with a firm vision of how our material desires will manifest. We can see the greater picture of what we need to do to realize our optimal health, lifestyle, and life vision. This image is very rooted in our personal sovereignty–unswayed by foreign influences. We know what we want when we tune in with the body, and we are confident in our place in the Universe. We are asked not to lose sight of this, as we navigate the ups and downs presented in the month of October. As the Queen, our feet remain planted firmly even as the seasons change. That willingness to do what it takes to manifest security to employ the necessary boundaries to enforce it, is what will see us through. This can serve as a valuable through line, the overarching narrative that the Death card asks us to hold onto during the culling process of that which is not ours. We have arrived at our present situation through careful contemplation and planting. We can trust ourselves to keep steady even when Death’s release may have us feeling empty and scarce. We don’t have to rush to fill that vacuum–we can trust we have abundant choices that will flow to us naturally when we are in alignment. 

September Tarot Forecast 2025

7th- Harvest Moon in Pisces, full lunar eclipse

16th- Mexican Independence Day

21st- New Moon in Virgo, Partial Solar Eclipse

21st-22nd- Mabon, Fall Equinox

The air crackles with anticipation. It is all abuzz with energy on the brink of becoming. The water on the stove has just broken into a boil, to be poured into a cup of tea, ready to steep. The tea is an infusion of dried apple slices and cinnamon bark, just purchased at the orchard. It serves as a memento for a time of gathering–a gathering of friends, and of ripe apples beckoning to be plucked. After a full day of work, frolic, and play, it is time to don slippers, and settle into an armchair with a warm blanket. From here, one can observe with satisfaction how the sun sets into a melting pot of yellow, orange and purple bleeding into one another. These restorative creature comforts provide necessary moments of respite that ennoble us to take on the next day with renewed vigor. 

A week into September, the Harvest Moon in Pisces and the full lunar eclipse opens a unique opportunity to release old traumas weighing down the subconscious, and reap the full benefits of the lessons learned this year. The combination of these forces can bring about clarity of how we can best enter the soft, dreamy, intuitive energy of Pisces that our soul craves in this timespace. Mid-month, there is a resurgence of vitality, found in Mexican Independence Day. An effort long since won is remembered with the sharpness of today. We remember all we have fought for, and celebrate all the liberation we have achieved thus far in our lives. The 21st brings the New Moon in Virgo, in which we can redouble our practical efforts to fulfill the dream of the Harvest Moon. There will also be a partial solar eclipse, which spurs reflection on conscious external pressures we’ll want to challenge. Finally, on the 21st-22nd, Mabon, the Fall Equinox, takes place, which balances the energy of light and shadow, momentum and rest, and encourages gratitude for our bounty.

Below, we use a September spread from Rachel Kettler.

As we transition into fall, what can be shed that’s no longer serving me? Reverse 9 of Swords

In August, we were working at releasing the 9 of Swords. Now, it is time to shed it fully. Like the monarch butterfly still within its chrysalis, we find ourselves at a crux. For we retain all the old fears and traumas of the caterpillar, which keep us in a state of trepidation instead of an eagerness to emerge. The chrysalis for us symbolizes safety, but to remain within inhibits growth. It is time to shed old anxieties and ways of overthinking, to come out and fly. For the monarch born in September is of the Methuselah generation, and it has a very long, three thousand mile journey ahead of it. There is much to be done in this upcoming gestational nine-month period of our lives. This time will feel solitary but true, until we have another migrational period ahead of us anew. 

What should I reap and harvest more of in my life? Reverse World and Reverse 7 of Swords

There are two areas of life we should reap and harvest more this month. To begin, the reverse World indicates that we need to celebrate ourselves more often–the raw, true authentic self that wants and begins to emerge (our monarch butterfly out of the chrysalis stage). This is such a brave and powerful position to act from, in tandem with the universal consciousness. Our guides suggest this part of ourselves needs to be divinely protected, encouraged, and granted the utmost compassion and love, so that it can continue to bloom into its fullest expression. It needs our validation, and it needs a reward system so it can sustain motivation. This self needs to feel empowered as possible, so that it does not shy away back into the chrysalis. It needs this long enough for it to witness the miracle that occurs when it is grounded from this space. Then it will see what it is capable of on the three thousand mile journey.

The reverse 7 of Swords implies that we need to reap more from our work on internal boundaries. We may have to find ways to “outsmart” or “trick” ourselves into reaching our desired goals (always acting within integrity). As we increase our skill, a more sustainable approach will be to get raw and honest with the self, using strong rhetoric and appeal to convince ourselves to get on board with embodying the World. This is an inward journey, in which we will use the 7 of Swords to parry with and confront the 9 of Swords aspect that tends to take hold of our minds.

Where can I benefit from having more balance? 8 of Swords

In the Marseilles version of this card (which we use today), there is a star in the center of what appears to be the psychological version of a maximum security prison (an intensified version of our chrysalis). The act of emergence is the way out, but we may doubt our ability or desire to do so when we become too identified with our mental entrapments, as if they formed a vital part of our personage. Our guides remind us: you are a star. A brilliant, magnificent being whose light is only diffused by its own thinking. The bars that appear to hold us back are of our own making and enforcement, but there is nothing to stop us from dismantling them. And if we can weave something so thick and intricate to our own detriment, imagine what vibrant tapestries we could create to our personal benefit? 

What messages am I receiving from my unconscious? The Sun

Step out into the sun. Spread your wings under its vitalizing light. You are renewed–and you will meet yourself and as your own long lost twin. Flight may at first feel uncertain, given your former life as a crawling caterpillar, but as you grow accustomed to this act, you rejoice in what can be done. Don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance and encouragement during your growing pains, but know that you were born to do this. You are a creature of the light, diurnal in nature, meant to spread positive influence. You can help others emerge from the chrysalis, just as others have helped you. This is the nature of your soul’s fulfillment.

What area in my life needs attention and organizing? Reverse Page of Swords

There is much we can do in September, but above all we must learn how to manage our time. We are advised to be wise with how we use up our limited time. Will we spend the month blindly feeling about for the direction in which we must go, before we are finally to emerge from the chrysalis? Or, can we be open to the possibility of learning by doing? Much like the realm of chess, there is only so much we can learn through reading and theory. We must not mistake this knowledge with knowing all there is–eventually we must play a game and learn through real practice. It is the same with taking flight–we can only go so far by watching others, or having others explain what we must do. Eventually, we must simply try things out for ourselves. The sooner we can do this, the more practiced we will become.

--Angel Intentions

August 2025 Tarot Forecast

1st: Lughnasadh

9th: Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius

21st: Festival of Hecate

23rd: New Moon in Virgo, Vulcanalia

The taste of August is that of a ripe, delicious fruit–a heavenly Palisada peach that is sweet, soft, and divine. By sunrise, fields upon fields of sunflowers enthrall the senses and by evening we are intoxicated in revelry of the sweet wine of the self. The first of the month brings us Lughnasadh, the first harvest of all the light unfolding before us–the beauty of our inner and outer world. The Celtic god Lugh, for whom the day is named, guides us to push beyond limited identities, and explore every interest that holds our attention, so that we experience and create in the most expansive way possible. On the 9th, we welcome the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius, in which we explore our deep inner seas as we engage with the collective. On the 21st, the Festival of Hecate offers us further insights on Self that waxes and wanes–our desires and identities ever changing, and how we might best honor the present self as we approach the crossroads. As the month draws to a close, the New Moon in Virgo overlaps with Vulcanalia. This energy helps us to gain clarity on how to actualize our chosen path through practical detailed steps, and stokes the fire of our vision. We must enjoy the year at its fullest point, with gratitude, by staying in the present and enjoying the aspects of our lives that are in their prime.

The spread below is an adaptation of a 6-card New Moon Spread.

What am I releasing? Reverse 9 of Swords

In August, we are releasing ourselves of the mental prison of our own making. An awareness dawns upon us that the internal criticism, and the neural pathways that cause us to continually seek out stress for stimulation (drawing from past and future anxieties as well), keeps us trapped in voice and action. We have existed in a state of paralysis, of limited growth in which we could not truly bloom because we were in a state of surviving instead of thriving. In this state, we deprive ourselves of one of the most powerful tools, for our mind can help us shape our reality. The crisis we have been presenting to ourselves is rather like a Chinese finger trap–the harder we pull, the further we find ourselves from a solution. We turn things over and over in our minds for answers we do not have. The key is to relax and to release. In August we are ready to step beyond this circular pattern, into a new life. In truth, we want to control so much more than we truly have claim over. Ultimately this comes as a relief–our only charge is ourselves. What can we do to stay grounded and adhere to our values? This is our path towards wisdom - a commitment to values and purpose. If we take hold of the hilt of our sword--focusing on the power of our mind and actions over the troubles we find ourselves in–then we can reclaim our personal power.

What are my intentions moving forward? Reverse King of Swords

Our intentions moving forward have to do with fitting ourselves into a Western capitalist version of success. What we ultimately want is for others (and ourselves) to recognize our labors and accomplishments, and this is the most straightforward and universal way of doing so. We intend to armor and shield ourselves from any hurt or criticism that we or others might direct our way. Traumas of how we’ve been perceived in the past and fears of how we might be perceived in the future influence this. This idea comes to us in the intent to make the wisest choice for ourselves, but we are being distanced from true wisdom by social convention and things we have been programmed to believe have value. The reverse King of Swords asks us: What do we truly want? What is our version of success, pride, recognition, and wisdom, and how might we adhere to these values?

What is surfacing? The Hermit

The true wisdom that can guide us from our 9 of swords and reverse King of swords state is surfacing this month in the form of the Hermit. The Hermit works much in mystery, cloaked by intuition, with only the wisdom of their years and the light of their personal values to guide them. They cannot see too far into the future, and can only take a few actions at a time as such. Much like the Hermit, we are not granted the well worn path, easily following in the footsteps of another. The uncertainty in this path gives rise to the sword tendencies above, which give us a false sense of control. We are asked to have faith and surrender to the process, never forgetting that we are in constant communion with spirit. This is what will guide us when our footing becomes unbalanced. In August, a spiritual pilgrimage lies before us. We think we seek a destination, but it is the journey that will allow us the silence needed to connect with our personal wisdom. The energy of the Hermit will become heightened during the festival of Hecate and the New Moon in Virgo, as well as the Vulcanalia. This will be our chance to protect the flame of our sacred fire, like the vestal virgins. Ultimately, we are being guided to forge our own path.

How can I expand? Reverse 10 of Swords

We may enter August with a sense of depletion, as a result of the fretful anxieties we’ve been looping through in the reverse 9 of Swords, and the conformity we intend to seek via the reverse King of Swords. The Hermit arising this month signifies that we will have a different path to go on, and the best course for our expansion can be found in the reverse 10 of swords, a symbol for surrender. Letting go of former ways of thinking and former visions can be painful, but it can also serve as a great relief, for we have reached the conclusion of our battle. We no longer have to devise ways to force dysfunctional patterns forward, or present a certain image of ourselves and our lives to others. There is no growth to be found in the reverse 9 of swords and the reverse king of swords any longer–we are at our wit’s end, having analyzed every possible angle. There is nothing left to maneuver. If we can still our thoughts through such means as meditation, then at least we will allow space for a shift in point of view, and provide room for new things to grow that had previously been stifled. Perhaps we were never meant to have a perfectly landscaped garden, and we were meant to have something wild, vibrant, overgrown, and alive. 

How can I take action towards my goals? The Emperor

The Emperor suggests that stepping into our full, expansive personal power is the best way to take action towards our goals. We are in a prime, optimal period of our lives in which we can affect great change and move mountains in our lives. Through the eyes of the Emperor, we see both the big picture that we envision for our lives (the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius and the King of Swords), as well as the daily actions and practices necessary to get us there (New Moon in Virgo). Taking on the energy of the Emperor will allow us to have a secure and confident reign over our personal realm, enjoying it in all its richness. Our every step is ennobled, and we feel the freedom to defend our vision. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, the Emperor corresponds with Jupiter, and therefore expansiveness and multiplication. We should consider all avenues to our goals and work on fostering several of them in order to reach our goal (rather than limit ourselves to just one way of doing things). When a path presents a door, we can walk through it.

What resources do I need for this new month? 3 of Swords

The 3 of Swords indicates that we need resources for mental growth. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, this can look like challenging preconceived limitations of what is possible for us, thereby opening ourselves. Alternatively, we can challenge negative belief systems, learn to better express and communicate, and proactively maintain our boundaries. Communion with nature offers a salve for heartache, grief, and negative cyclical thinking patterns that keep us from healing. We can learn to redefine who we are, apart from our traumas–as healthy, vibrant beings in this type of environment. Rather than work to dispel the thick tapestry of hurt found in the reverse 9 of Swords, we are encouraged to go back to the root, to the original fracture resulting from trauma. This is a more manageable point to work with, and our matured mind is more than capable of handling it, if we are willing. 

July Tarot Forecast 2025

1st: Crone Day

4th: Independence Day (USA)

10th: Full Buck Moon in Capricorn

24th: New Moon in Leo

July is a month of introspection, in which we can become better acquainted with our inner light. It is a time in which we can assess what helps us thrive and shine our brightest. We begin the month with Crone Day, a celebration that encourages us to honor the wisdom we have earned through the experience we have built over the years. On this day, we can get quiet with the self, honoring our scars and sunspots–experiences we’ve survived, lessons we've learned, and prolonged periods of basking in the sun. We might commune with nature and our ancestors, to thank them for working as our teachers, and ask if there is more wisdom they have to share. Finally, we may want to consider what old patterns we want to let go of. In endings, we find new beginnings. On the fourth, we’ll want to overthrow old regimes in favor of our liberation–and then consider what we want to do with our newfound independence, and how we want to celebrate it. After a week of reflection, the Full Buck Moon in Capricorn asks us to consider how we want to revive career, life ambitions, and long-term goals. We can bring new life to this aspect of our lives, by taking practical steps towards them. Hard work and dedication are key in this time, as well as patience and faith in future harvest in the fall. Last but not least, the end of the month brings us the New Moon in Leo. This is an opportune time to complete the shift from Crone to inner child. When we foster the inner child, we promote the self-confidence necessary for play in life.

Below is an adaptation of Lotus Tarot’s 6 Card Major Arcana Spread. Here, we use all the cards available in the tarot deck.

How you feel about yourself now: The Queen of Swords ~Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac~

This month, we feel that as the Queen of Swords, we can trust our better judgment. We feel that we have become wizened through experience, having strengthened our diplomacy and strategy skills from sovereign reign on the throne and the battleground. With a clear-headed mind, we are able to discern what negative patterns and behaviors need to be cut, and what is valuable and worth holding onto. We see ourselves as someone willing to do what it takes to protect our vision, whether that be coming up with an action plan, grounding ourselves, setting boundaries, or stepping onto the battlefield to make it happen. A fierce love for ourselves and our goals drives us to cut comfortable bonds that have held us in place for too long, and bring ourselves back into the liberating present. Per the Tarot of the Holy Light, in this state we also reach for undying ancestral truths that teach us how to navigate the future, in the pursuit of our vision. We’ll want to make the most of this time of clarity by clearing away anything that might hinder the vision we want to bring forth into the world.

What you most want at this moment: The Queen of Wands ~One Way or Another by Blondie~

In July, what we want most is to blast full steam ahead. Like the Queen of Wands, we want to be fully charged in the sun, and act from a state of flow. With the weight of the club in our hands, we could forge any new path and smash any obstacles that might get in the way of our purpose. Like the Queen of Swords, this Queen also has an action plan, though she focuses more on hands-on manifestation, as opposed to carefully plotting out every detail first. The Queen of Swords would rather get out there on the battlefield, instead of sitting on and ruling from the throne. We most would like to experience her dynamism, her life force, and her ability to alchemize and actualize. Per the Tarot of the Holy Light, This Queen is uninhibited in the expression of her will, and has the incredible discipline to keep moving things forward. We admire her fortitude and confidence in her ability to create transformation, even when the results are not immediate. 

Your fears: The Ace of Wands ~Shine by Cleo Sol~

Our fears surrounding the Ace of Wands, which hamper our ability to attract the Queen of Wands energy, have to do with the volatility of the fire element. When it is controlled, fire has an attractive quality to it –but what if we were to strike a match on our own? Sometimes, the fire on the tip of the match travels down to the fingers, and we have to quickly blow it out before we get burnt. The wood of the match gets singed. We are afraid that the wand will be too hot to the touch. Fire can also quickly grow out of control, and has a high destructive capability. When we strike a match, the fire that results becomes our responsibility, and anything that results from it becomes our responsibility. The potential can be positive, but dangerous too. In the Marseilles deck, sparks fly out everywhere from this wand, meaning others can get caught in the flames of our doing as well, for better or for worse. We hesitate, wondering if we can handle the potential impact that our wand might cause. 

What is going for you: The Reverse Four of Pentacles ~I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2~

This month, we are asked to shift perspective and consider how the reverse Four of Pentacles might be working to our advantage. We are advised that the wand is not so frightful, when we take into account our past experiences and where we’ve found ourselves. At this moment, we see that the stability offered by taking the “safe path” is an illusion. Despite the assurances promised by this path, we find ourselves feeling rudderless, on a lifeboat, uncertain of where we are going. We can take stock in that we are survivors, resourceful and capable of starting over. Any failures or traumatic experiences have informed us of what we do not want to repeat, and what has not worked for us. Thus, if we are to light a match to initiate a new dream or project, we can already rule out certain choices by a process of elimination. We are not starting over with complete inexperience, though it may initially feel this way due to uncertainty of the outcome. In pursuing purpose, the outcome is uncertain –but so it has also been in the pursuit of security. In every pursuit, we have navigated with some degree of blindness, with a lack of guarantee. The striking of a match and the usage of our wand is no different, though it feels more daring. 

What is going against you: The Hermit ~Confidently Lost by Sabrina Claudio~

Though the wisdom we have gained as a Hermit is valuable, we have also taken on layers of trauma and donned identities that go against us, on the search for our brilliant path. We have taken on a lot of preconceptions and responsibilities, of what we think we should be doing. Nevertheless, as this card appears in an upright position, the Hermit indicates that we are already in the process of shedding these layers. As the Hermit, we liberate ourselves from external influences and societal conditioning, to get to the heart of who we truly are. We have ceased our pursuit of the well-worn path, instead striking out on our own and navigating in the dark on an unknown path. We find ourselves armed with nothing but our inner light, and the observed consequences and outcomes of our own actions. We may feel worn by life experience, but we are determined to find our own way. 

The outcome according to your current situation: The Star ~Starflower by Raveena~

In July, we have a unique opportunity for rest and respite that allows us to shed these layers of the Hermit, as well as the pressures of the wand. We shed the robes of our social robes, and find the shining star–the pure, authentic us in flow, healing, safety, light and intuition. Our intuition is set free to wander, fly and flow, causing our hearts to sing and remember who we truly are. The New Moon in Leo in particular reconnects us with our inner child, our creativity, and our inner tranquility. When we gaze upon the stars, we reconnect with all that is, with our ancestors, with the vast expanse of timespace that stretches across millions of years. We become a witness beyond time, experiencing that which was born long before, continues to be, will be for a long time, and that which has long ceased to shine. In the context of the night sky, we are humbled, reminded of our temporal existence in which we can only flower and shine. We can marvel at divinity within nature, and within the self–here to heal, and step into purposeful connection and beauty. 

June Tarot Forecast 2025

11th: Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius

15th: Father’s Day

20th: Summer Solstice

21st: Midsummer

25th: New Moon in Cancer

The month is June. By now, our skins have soaked up the sun’s radiance like a kind of photosynthesis. We are warmed and able to make our own sweet sugar. This consistent dose of potent energy gives us the ability to generate a great impetus for growth and lasting change. It is a life-giving source that we can emit to help inspire and fuel others in our shared ecosystem. The dream we birthed in May has been raised in this light, and is strong enough now to wander and explore. With Juno’s help, goddess of childbirth and marriage, we feel more confident in its upbringing. The energy of the month also lends a paternal hand to help provide, teach, and guide this dream to actualization. We are encouraged to make the most of the month by staying in full momentum. Halfway through the growing season, we can see the trajectory between what we have planted and what we’d like to harvest, and use this to motivate ourselves to stay on track. Still, we are cautioned by the tale of the fern blossom that blooms in the final hour of Midsummer Eve. It is the hail mary surrounded by peril and darkness. It holds promises of fortune, the power to speak to animals, or read minds…if only we had this “thing” in our possession, our lives would finally fall into place. We are advised not to waste precious time hunting for a shortcut, and instead to focus on the resources and gifts we already have at our disposal so we can follow through on our intent.

The Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius can take on several meanings depending on the tradition–in Cherokee tradition it can symbolize love and resolution. For the Inupiat and Tlingit peoples of Alaska, the moon symbolizes a time of birthing instead, since in Alaska a June birth will give their offspring the maximum time to grow and mature before they have to face the winter. This suggests we should develop our dreams and projects as much as possible before the end of the year. In the States, we celebrate Father’s Day, a figure whose metaphorical properties are likened to the sun. In Sweden, Midsummer, the longest day of the year, is a time of lasting festivities. This is symbolic of a phenomenon in the north called the Midnight Sun, when the sun hardly sets and can even stay visible up to 56 days. Finally at the end of the month we’ll experience a New Moon in Cancer, we are invited to explore our inner worlds, our relationality with others, and our ideals for home and family.

Below we use a Summer Solstice Spread by the Astrotwins.

Sol: Where opportunity is bright right now ~Queen of Cups~

This June, our golden opportunity is represented by the Queen of Cups. We thrive when we experience life through the magnificence of her splendor. The sun rises from the ocean’s horizon, casting its brilliant reflection on the water with its rays catching on the waves like sparkling diamonds. Rainbows form in her presence - a divine bridge of creation between consciousness and spirit. The sun shines off the Queen’s chalice, hinting at its contents. Sunlight glints in her eyes–our window to the soul, and exemplifies the majesty of her crown. The sword she uses to protect her vision is a blinding force to any who would interfere. The Queen inspires confidence in us to follow her example. Water is the force that forms and shapes the world, eroding seemingly hard formations, creating new courses and pathways, and making smooth. Under her guidance we are encouraged to actualize any dreams we’ve been harboring, to enter the channel of great creation and flow along its river. The sun warms and brightens waters of more typically intimidating depths, emboldening us to plunge in and hunt for treasure on sunken ships. We become like mermaids, comfortable and at one with the elements of our personal and collective subconscious, bringing up the gifts they have to offer.

Sistere: Where to stand still and reflect ~Hierophant~

The Hierophant in this position advocates resolution through stillness. To seek clarity and wisdom, we can find an ideal quiet environment to meditate and commune with spirit. This also provides us the opportunity to reflect on teachings and lessons learned, and think about what we would like to model with our own behavior. This reflection creates space for transformation of the soul, integrating and alchemizing these lessons into spiritual gold. This process is necessary to better aid, guide, and channel for others. The messages we channel, the drive with which we work–these reflect the content of our principles and values. With the help of the Herme’s triple crown, the Hierophant helps to balance our inner and outer work, and our moon and sun signs. around the Summer Solstice. Per the Tarot of the Holy Light, this is the best time of the year to do alchemical work, which we can do under the mentorship of the Hierophant. Under his tutelage, we can learn, experiment, and work with others, maximizing the absorption of knowledge and exchange.

Shadow: What needs to be illuminated ~Eight of Cups~

The shadow that needs to be illuminated and tended this month is represented by the Eight of Cups. We are being called to examine where we are experiencing drought, whether the source is personal, relational or communal. What isn’t filling our cup, or worse, draining it? On the Queen of Cups’ ship we can sail off to new adventures, but not if we don’t lift the anchor. Where are we feeling stagnated and stuck? How can we keep ourselves growing and learning in a positive way? Per Between the Worlds, emotional mastery is a result of knowing when to push harder, when to let go, and when to walk into the unknown. The Hierophant card above will help us hone in on the inner voice buried underneath the noise of conditioning, but it is up to us to change course once we do. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, the Eight of Cups indicates long-held wounds we haven’t addressed. This keeps us in a state of struggle that actively drains our life force and prevents us from setting sail. It’s a shadow we must release to glide into the light.

Sunbeam: Advice for the situation ~Reverse Chariot~

Our advice this month is to step back and think about where we want to exert our efforts–not to keep pushing harder for the sake of it, full steam ahead. We really want to think about where we want to exert our effort and will, and whether our various forces are on the same page–our passions, desires, fears, etc. We’ll want to address the Shadow presented by the Eight of Cups using the help of the Hierophant, and really assess whether our intuition, reason, ego, will, and spiritual vision are all aligned. Otherwise, they will act as oppositional forces that will derail all our efforts and conflict with one another, preventing movement. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, the reverse Chariot encourages us to reflect on and learn from our failures so that we can become a better Chariot. It is important to note our failures were not a waste of time and effort–they are something that gives us knowledge of what doesn’t work, so we can remap our future. It is never too late to learn self mastery so that we can move forward more efficiently.

Cultivate: What to grow for the rest of the summer ~Reverse Magician~

For the rest of the summer, we are advised to get really clear on what we really want, free of societal expectations and the desires of others. We should be able to refine it into a single sentence. We are reminded that if we can imagine it, we can do it. Per Strange Magic, we can use limitations to our advantage, as we already have everything we need. Our only true limitations are mental blocks such as doubt and disbelief. We don’t have to wait for the perfect thing to make it happen–the proverbial fern flower that blooms in the last hour of Midsummer’s Eve and grants us with potent abilities, if only we could find it. What resources and gifts do we already have at our disposal to actualize our will? Are we happy with the dream we birthed in April, or does it need further adjustments to become something we’re satisfied with? This month is the optimal time to consider what we’d like to cultivate for the rest of the growing season, so that we are content with what we reap in the fall.

Shine: Opportunities to shine this summer ~Reverse Knight of Pentacles~

We have an opportunity to shine when we reevaluate the work we want to show up for consistently. Per Between the Worlds, the reverse Knight of Pentacles asks us to reconsider what work feels forced or extractive. In combination with the Eight of Cups, we are asked: what work are we forcing ourselves into that we don’t have to do? What work would bring us more pleasure and growth instead? This is the work we’ll want to lean into consistently, day after day, even when we don’t feel motivated. If we do the work in June, we’ll build up the strong discipline needed to fulfill our vision in the long run. Our commitment to putting forth our best effort comes from intrinsic motivation. However, we are reminded to be accepting and forgiving of imperfections. This will allow us to keep moving forward and stay grateful to ourselves for doing so. Vision takes time, and embodying the Knight of Pentacles will give us the lasting power to bring it to life, if we can only set him on the right path.

May Tarot Forecast 2025

1st - Beltane/May Day

11th - Mother’s Day

12th - Full Flower Moon in Scorpio

27th - New Moon in Gemini

28th - The Feast of Bendidia

The last of winter’s icy grip feels like a far away memory now, fully submerged in the light of the sun. Fiery flowers burst across the fields, setting everything in their wake alight. We are enlivened, awake and ready to greet what the day brings. We are ready to be seen and bear witness, to contain and be held. On May Day, the maiden-like May Queen ripe with possibility is coupled by the Green Man’s activating life force (viriditas). From the deepest well we are misted anew by youth. What has begun in April takes root, a flowering thing ready to reach into the earth. This represents the birth of something new–still in its infancy, walking with trembling steps and the need for its mother’s support. Maia, the goddess who May is named for, lends her motherly archetypal force to help us step into this role to protect our fledgling aspiration. Like a baby bird, it needs to stay in its nest while we seek out its sustenance. Our focus now should be on the nurturing, stabilizing and building up of its strength. It is a dream that can barely pry open its eyes. It’s incredibly important at this time to surround it with the right influences for its healthy formation. We must take care not to expose it to forces that would crush it before it takes flight.

On the 12th, we experience a Full Flower Moon in Scorpio, triggering our most ardent passions. We are encouraged to push past the limits of our comfort zones, allowing the fire to burn what no longer serves us and transform us in its light. On the 27th, the New Moon in Gemini invites us to reflect on our personal belongings and home space, such that our external refuge reflects who we are and what we want out of life. Finally on the 28th we experience “The Feast of Bendidia” held in honor of Bendis, Thracian goddess of the moon, underworld and nature–the cycles we must all go through. We are invited to embrace our current cycle as described in the paragraph above, for change is the only constant. 

Below we use a 6-card cross by tarotteachings.com.

You: Reverse 10 of Cups

At present, you don’t feel that you and your gift are worth celebrating. Your gift is the calling you feel pulled toward–the one you’ve most wanted to express from your truest heart. Maybe you feel you haven’t cultivated it enough for others’ enjoyment, that what you have to offer isn’t good enough. This is a big disservice to yourself and your community, for there is much revelry and rejuvenation that could be had.  The gift is at risk of pouring out of your cup entirely, while nine other communal cups are completely poured out and depleted. The right people, including yourself, in truth will greatly enjoy the much needed remedy that your gift can bring to the world. This can only be righted if we tap into our personal joy, and devote time and energy to the creation of the medicinal floral tonic that only we can make, from the beauty of our own being. We can find this beauty within the maiden archetype, bring it back to life with the Green Man, and restore and protect it with the mother archetype this month.

Issue: 6 of Wands

The current issue we are encountering is that we have assigned our success to a distant future contingent on communal encouragement and support to help fill our cup and provide us with the fuel we need to pursue our gift. We are passively waiting for an external condition that may not happen on its own, or at the very least that we have no control over. In so doing, we fail to notice all the ancestors that are behind us and supporting our cause. This is the support we must lean on, in order to work towards the Ten of Cups in the here and now. Further, we should not try to alter our gift into something more palatable simply because we think it will get us the validation we desire. We must be courageous and become willing to break new ground to better progress the collective. What we should seek are not accolades in and of themselves, but the new collective pathways that our heroic efforts provoke. If we are upsetting the status quo, we know we are pushing in the right direction.

Conscious: Reverse 7 of Swords 

The “conscious” begs the question of how we are consciously contributing to situations presented in the cards above. Why are we putting the expression of the gift at the mercy of external validation, at the risk of it never coming to light? It may be that we have learned our own motivation seems unreliable, inconsistent and trustworthy. Perhaps we hold those around us in higher esteem. We must learn to cut ourselves free of this tendency, as well as older modes of thinking that no longer serve us, if we want to stop getting repeatedly stuck. The reverse seven of swords could also reflect a struggle with people pleasing and personal expression, both externally and internally. In order to carve out space for ourselves, it will be helpful to sort personal ideologies and values from systemic ideas, indoctrination and intergenerational trauma. Another reason we may be giving our power away is because we don’t want to take responsibility for our own fate, as that would mean that we are the only ones to blame. It is hard to acknowledge areas of personal neglect, poor choices, and not setting ourselves up for success. We would also have to analyze the influences that got us to develop this survival system–the places we may have been neglected, poorly directed, etc. We don’t want to feel like we’ve been exposing ourselves to the same treatment and thus the same cycle. It’s hard to overcome these painful truths, and there may be a part of ourselves that wants to spare us the struggle and the possibility for failure. But we can only get better by looking at these realities squarely in the face, taking risks, trying, failing, and learning lessons as a result. We have to cut loose from our old ways of thinking and operating if we want to see different results.

Subconscious: Ace of Pentacles 

From a subconscious perspective, we don’t need to look outside ourselves to access our gift. The seed of untapped possibility lies within us, ready to be grown into a big strong tree that outlives us, though it’s not something anyone can see yet. We have everything we need to do this, to water this flower and watch it bloom. What we’re after is sturdy and sustainable, deeper than instant gratification culture, something that has potential to become a legacy. Rather than getting overwhelmed by what we’re hoping to create, we are reminded that we should focus on taking a single step. Then, we can work on repeating those single steps, making repeated decisions that we’d be proud to make each day, again and again. Now is all we’ll ever have - so what feels within reach right now? It’s okay to reach for what feels like the lowest hanging fruit. Whatever feels accessible to us now. It’s important to be compassionate and set ourselves up for success, rather than setting up goals that feel unattainable. If we want to push ourselves, it should be through incremental steps rather than huge leaps. 

Limitation: Reverse King of Wands

Our limitation is our tendency to take on too much–piling everything on to our to-do lists and trying to do it all. We feel we can come at anything from an archetypal forceful masculine approach, using our willpower to get it all done. While this may pan out in the short run, this is not the sustainable approach that will help us to make the most of the Ace of Pentacles energy that we have available to us now. Instead, we should find out where we can free up some of our time and energy to dedicate to the development of our gift, to take small steps towards each day. We’ll want to think about small adjustments that we can commit to over a long period of time, as opposed to taking on a lot in one short burst. The good news is that this card signals that we feel the determination and motivation necessary to stoke the fire. If we can shift our mindset to making transformation over the course of a year, then we’ll be able to use the necessary pacing that our gift requires. 

Outcome: Reverse World

If we wait on external validation and encouragement to follow through on our gift, we are going to find ourselves very disappointed. We will never act on it, or we’ll feel we acted too late, because we gave our power away. If we continue to insist on this approach, we will end up with the same discouraging results and sense of dissatisfaction as we always have. Nor will our gift flourish if we approach it from a militaristic standpoint of willing and forcing our way to a sense of success and accomplishment. Our life’s purpose and what the world needs at large can only be fulfilled when we find deep satisfaction in the work itself and release our attachment to the results. The work can be a reward in itself. We can only be satisfied if we know that we have truly committed and given this purpose our all. Key to our success is providing ourselves with the necessary structure and grounding, allowing ourselves to celebrate the little wins, and restoring ourselves with rest. The cyclical nature of the World allows us to try again, as we will always be encouraged to find our purpose.

Happy May,

Angel Intentions

April Tarot Forecast 2025

1st - April Fool’s Day

13th - Full Pink Moon in Libra

20th - Easter

22nd - Earth Day

23rd - Festival of the Greenman

25th - Floralia/Spring Festival

27th - New Moon in Taurus

30th - May Eve or Rhiannon’s Day, Walpurgisnacht

April, as the first full month of spring, offers the chance to start over. It is a gaining of consciousness. As light enters the room, soak in rich dreams, let spring seduce you with its sweet birdsong, its fertile quality. A sleight of hand prompts a shift in clouds. Rain plays with the leaves and pats emerging buds on greening trees. Step on wet grass with bare feet slick with mud. From the heavens a xylophone shower sends energizing rains with cleansing qualities of wellbeing upon us. We would do well to make the most of this energy and bring it into the home space in the form of spring cleaning. Frequent tidying is especially important this month as this will support newly desired habits and routines. 

From the first, we are asked to take things lightly - be playful, joyful, childish, and have fun. On the Full Pink Moon in Libra, named for the color of the wildflowers, think about how to send spring energy into our lives and relationships for a playful balance. On Earth Day, the Festival of Greenman, and Floralia, we can reconsider how we want to express our devotion and love to Mother Earth and the Father of the Forest. With the New Moon in Taurus, we will want to think about how we want to enhance stability, abundance, self care, and sensuality in our lives. On the 30th, witches gather in the name of the shifting of the seasons and renewal of life, of which Rhiannon, the fertile moon-like goddess is a symbol.

Below we use a general 6-card spread by PixieHowl.

How you feel about yourself right now: 5 of Cups ~Nowhere Near by Yo La Tengo~

Right now, we see ourselves through the frame of grief. We look back to opportunities, situations and relationships that didn’t work out, lives and places lost. We see past versions of the self we couldn’t hold on to, the ways we saw and engaged with life. That which is gone dominates our vision – but what about what has been gained in our lives? Who we’ve transformed into and who we have become? April offers her gentle rain –to help us grieve, process, purify, transmute our loss into fertile soil for the new, from which flowers –hopes, goals, purpose– can spring. Transformed grief offers the vitality we so long for, to infuse meaning into life. We are reminded now that life is a process–we don’t have to get it right the first try, or the second or third. We are allowed to make mistakes, to learn, to refine, to create anew. The paths that close are the paths that push us into preparation for the next chance - for there is always another chance waiting for us to grab at its thread and pull.

What you want most at this moment: 4 of Wands ~Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae~

At this moment, what we want most is that feeling that we’ve “made it.” We have the four necessary strands to weave a basket of tightly interlaced community, or the fundamental building blocks. We want to feel we have entered a period where we can establish a stable reign. If we reach this stage, we feel we’ll finally be able to relax, to feel proud of ourselves and even celebrate the win. It will feel like finally our lives are on track and we’ll be able to have it together. Not just in the big picture, but in such a way where we can finally follow a stable, repetitive routine that we know we can follow day in and day out. We crave this structure and stability, because it will also serve as a signal to us for when our work is done. We’ll know when we can kick up our feet, serve ourselves up a dessert and pour ourselves a glass of wine. It’s important to know that rest is something we need to integrate into our daily structure regardless of whether we’ve hit the longed for productivity point or stable era that we think we need to reach in order to deserve this. We can also reward ourselves out of gratitude for the small wins along the way.

Your fears: 10 of Pentacles ~Lose Your Smile by Beach House~

The fears weighing us down in April are represented by the heaviest of the minor arcana cards: the 10 of pentacles. It is hard to maintain a sense of freedom and levity when we feel concerns about future responsibilities and security – whether it’s saving for a house, preparing for retirement, questions regarding ownership, inheritance, etc. We’re taking on the big picture stressors of our lives into our day to day. Concerns about legacy and what we’ll pass on also weigh heavily on the mind. While these questions are relevant to our lives, we’ll want to consider what other forms of abundance we may be relinquishing when ruminating on these concerns: health, freedom, wellbeing, rest, creativity. It could be useful on the full moon especially to consider how we want to balance fears and concerns with more uplifting energies and goals. On the new moon, we can reintegrate these values with rest and self care, so that we are able to approach our fears in a more sustainable fashion that leads to a lasting sense of security.

What is going in your favor: 6 of Pentacles ~You’ve Got the Love cover by Florence and the Machine~

April lends a much helping hand of replenishment to help balance the scales of heavier energies and bring us the sense of stability and security that we long for. We’ll be offered resources and reprieve to balance the scales to help us better take care of ourselves. This is not limited to money – this extends to rest, food, love, creativity, inspiration, and more. Love especially becomes a strong presence we can rely on this month. It serves as a grounding force that keeps us steady. When we get our needs met, we enter a state of spring –liveliness, vitality, and thriving. We’re brought into a sense of true abundance in the present. These benefits expand beyond self and affect loved ones around us. It’s to our benefit to soak up all the good and loving nutrients spring sends our way so we can truly flourish. This is a time when we can truly bloom and enjoy our own essence, our own charm and fertile qualities. 

What is going against you: Reverse 3 of Cups ~Chiquitita by ABBA~

The grief we feel in our perception of the self flows from the reverse three of cups. This ties in with what we feel we’ve lost or given away–relationships we used to be able to rely on but can’t anymore, versions of ourselves that we can no longer be, groups we used to be a part of. Without these resources we feel uncertain of how to operate. Instead of moving forward we may find ourselves feeling stuck trying to operate in the old ways. We may also feel an imbalance in interpersonal relationships because of the way we see the self or how we’ve allowed others to make us see ourselves. Playing into old narratives may have us feeling less than, diminished, faulty, unable to get our share. We are not feeling the full benefits of community and communion. We cannot fully savor life when we can’t share it with others the way we want. This is the necessary groundwork we must lay before we can have the much desired 4 of Wands moment, of friends inspiring friends, illuminating each other’s paths, lifting each other up and replenishing drained cups.

Future/outcome: 7 of Wands ~Tenderness by Jay Som~

April will ultimately bring about the trial we must go through in order to get the longed for celebration from the 4 of wands. First we must overcome the limitations in this spread: our self concept (5 of Cups), our fears (10 of Pentacles), and what is going against us (Reverse 3 of Cups). We must move beyond what was lost in our past, what weighs heavy in our future, and old narratives that prevent us from sharing fully with our existing community. If we rise to the occasion, we will emerge an empowered initiate ready to take on the challenges of the present. The decision we choose to make will leave us satisfied in the way that we forge our path. The chance offered in the 5 of cups exists now, in the present. It is a choice we were always able to make, but had formerly ascribed to the future. The six of pentacles grants us the push we need to live abundantly present with purpose, so that we may succeed in this trial. We become through the transformative power of fire and passion.

March 2025 Tarot Forecast

1st: Matronalia

8th: International Women’s Day

13th: Full Worm (Blood) Moon in Virgo

14th: Total Lunar Eclipse

17th: St. Patrick’s Day

20th: Ostara (Spring Equinox)

25th: Lady Day

29th: New Moon in Aries/ Partial Solar Eclipse

March is named after Mars, and there are several ancient Roman festivals to reflect that. In Ancient Rome, March was also originally the beginning of the new year, aligning with Earth’s natural cycle–spring as the initiatory season that brings us back to life. In reviewing the Wheel of the Year and modern holidays, something surprising has come to the surface–divine feminine energy has as much claim to the month as Martian energy. In a time of grave imbalance in a predominantly patriarchal society, this has significance. United States policy would have us believe the female role has diminished, with the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade, the proposed SAVE ACT which would provide an extra barrier for married women to have the right to vote, and Zuckerberg’s response to the Trump regime by embracing “macho culture.” The Department of Defense no longer recognizes Women’s History Month, and likely no longer recognizes International Women’s Day in which women’s achievements are celebrated and worldwide protests take place in the name of women’s equality. 

This divine feminine connection goes beyond modern times. It begins on the first with Matronalia, an ancient Roman festival honoring Juno (mother of Mars), representative of motherhood and childbirth. The seventh honors Juno’s role as spouse and sister of Zeus. The eighth marks International Women’s Day. On the 13th, we experience a Full Worm Moon in Virgo, in which we can experience growth and renewal through actionable steps and goals. This is a good time to get a head start on spring cleaning, planting a garden with intention, honing in on diet and exercise habits, and more. On the 14th, we’ll experience a total lunar eclipse, which will create the illusion of a Blood Moon. Here we are offered a powerful opportunity for transformation. St. Patrick’s Day comes on the 17th, and March 20th brings about Ostara, the Spring Equinox which brings about a period of fertility and growth in the Northern Hemisphere. March 25th hearkens Lady Day, which celebrates the wise Crone aspect of the Goddess. On March 29th, we experience a New Moon in Aries, in which we are encouraged to break from the mold and take on independent projects. There is also a partial solar eclipse on this day, for one final transformational push.

This month’s tarot spread is sourced by Evvin. Though it was made for Samhain, the ushering of Spring can be seen as the transition from the Upper World to the UnderWorld, making March a suitable time to use it.

LIFE: What to embrace: Reverse Empress

Right now, we are holding ourselves back from living richly as the Empress, because we feel averse to donning the burden and responsibility that comes with embracing this Juno-mother archetype. Even something as rewarding as self care feels more like a duty or a chore in this moment. There is an uncertain unwieldiness when we alone feel personally responsible for our wellbeing. We are unsure if we will be able to manage both personal rule and sovereignty, while also looking out for our protection and defense. We feel we have a loose grasp on the former, and we tightly control the latter. Our left hand pins down the eagle on our shield, thus suffocating our courage, freedom, and authority in the process. As we enter spring season, the Empress shows up in the “Life” position to remind us that working with her will allow us to live fully, in the ways we always dreamed we would once we grew up and lived on our own. She promises all the fun we anticipated, with no one to tell us “no” or “not allowed.” Eating what delights us, staying up as late as we want, traveling to forbidden places, and using our free time for creation and pleasure are all fair game. We don’t have to keep giving and giving and deferring the self. We can embrace our worthiness now, by showering ourselves with the love and enjoyment we’ve been missing out on. We can soak in the sun at the beach, snuggle with our pet, cook an amazing meal on a hump day, go out for a picnic and enjoy the presence of loved ones. Ultimately living this way will draw us to our purpose, that makes us feel good and radiate from within.

DEATH: What to let go of: Reverse Two of Cups

As we exit winter, we are encouraged to let go of all the ways we show up unlovingly for ourselves each day, of the microaggressions and the ways we keep ourselves down. Which ways are we draining our own cups, and how can we let that go? Doing so will better allow us to show up with compassion and step into an Empress era. We must be willing to face discomfort and hear how the inner critic addresses us so that we may effectively counter its ongoing monologue. Where do we feel unworthy or unloved, give our time and energy away? Where do we neglect ourselves? Where do we fail to make room for the creative spirit? What in February did we leave unpurified? Where are we brushing off our intuition, opportunity for interpersonal relationship, and where do we silence and walk away from Spirit? These harsh truths are the ones we must face and bury, for the way we habitually treat ourselves and think of ourselves in each micro-moment determines the greater course of our lives.

My courage: Six of Cups

In a predominantly patriarchal system where endless productivity reigns, it is brave, even radical, to approach life’s pains with the Six of Cups. We break away from a conquer mindset and address the inner child with simple pleasures, gentle ways to stimulate and refresh the soul. We don’t bulldoze our way through–we find ways to emotionally care for the self, seek balance, express our creativity and intuition, seek knowledge and healing in the community. We revisit old wounds that we have compartmentalized and tucked away with a fresh eye, roll up our sleeves, and revisit and process them from a mature space. We now feel empowered to resolve old patterns and move forward, not strenuously but through play. We forget what we think someone else wants us to do, and seek only to please ourselves. The reverse cards in this spread are wounded archetypes we’ll want to pay special attention to. They’ll need watering, tending and care in order for us to emerge fresh on Spring Equinox. Break away from what rules feel “bad” or “shameful” to abandon–for instance holding back on living fully or challenging punitive self-talk, and consider what feels good for the soul instead.

My fears: Reverse Queen of Swords

Our fears this month center around the control we might lose if we were to release a constant state of vigilance and defensiveness. The reverse Queen of Swords looks out for our safety by never relaxing and always being on edge–this is the ill-aspected Juno-mother archetype’s way of looking out for us. This also means she never has time to herself to tend to her own needs, to rejuvenate, ground, or explore her personal genius. She feels she must always embody a Martian warrior queen aspect which manifests as severe controlling governance. She feels that she alone has to keep it all going, think of solutions on her own, and adhere to masculine standards. This state of being is akin to being placed with an Iron Maiden–it is a torturous experience that drains the life force out of you. The six of cups above offers an alternative modality for introducing a sense of safety to the system that would allow us to move to a state of growth, expansion and restoration.

To celebrate: Nine of Pentacles

In March, we’re encouraged to celebrate enhanced access to resource–sunlight, fertile energy, life springing around us, greater access to nature, and abundance in general. This also includes all that we’ve built towards over the course of the year thus far, that brings us to our current lifestyle, the habits we’ve built, health, wellbeing, resource, and our current manifested form. The reverse Queen of Swords would have us safeguard our gift like a dragon guards its treasure, but consider how this gift might expand in potency were we to share it. In a defensive state we are in a scarcity mindset, but we have yet to think of ourselves as the powerhouse that we are. We can celebrate all that we’ve done and worked towards –the present version of ourselves that we are now. We have something amazing to offer the world – March is the time to enjoy and express that fully. What do we look like when we feel boundless and abundant, when we can take the time to luxuriate in it and soak in it? March offers all the ingredients needed for personal happiness. Per The Tarot of the Holy Light, this personal happiness offers a sense of welfare and personal fulfillment, if we allow ourselves to step into the life we know is worth living.

To contemplate: Reverse Sun

As we step into Spring and work to integrate the advice from this tarot forecast, one last thing worth contemplating is the reverse Sun, which symbolizes our internal block to bright alignment. What areas of our life might be in a reverse sun, in which we deny our inner child’s authentic radiance? What parts of us are clinging to shadows, to limiting walls, and are reluctant to step out in the sun? How can we convince the part of ourselves that acts like a grumpy child who wants to stay in all day like they did in the winter to come out and play? Is there a friend we can reach out to, or an activity we can set up to look forward to? How can we reassure the part of us that feels it needs the steadying of another, because it doesn’t feel it can shine on its own? Are we depriving ourselves of basking in the sun and soaking up vitamin D, out of fear of sunburn (the negative attention we get from shining our light)? How can we better shield ourselves, without avoiding authentic expression altogether? Finally, we may have been relying on external constant that we thought we’d always have for solar energy. Here we are reminded that we must work to provide our own constant so that we and others can enjoy the fullness of our light.

February Tarot 2025 Tarot Forecast

1st-2nd: Imbolc

12th: Full Snow Moon in Leo

14th: Valentine’s Day

15th: Lupercalia

28th: New Moon in Pisces

 Note: The spread below was found through the Tarot Guru, referred to as the “Month Ahead Spread.” We will be using the Marseilles tarot deck.

In February, we are offered a new beginning that aligns with the seasons. From the outset, we experience Imbolc, a High Winter pagan Celtiic festival honoring the triple goddess Brigid. Brigid brings the power of wisdom, poetry, and protection to fashion ourselves into higher forms. We are purified, and promised a gradual return of light. After a long sleep, our limbs begin to shift into a state of wakefulness. On the 12th, we experience a Full Snow Moon in Leo, calling to mind the energy of the snow leopard. The snow leopard is solitary and operates on a crepuscular rhythm (dawn and dusk), making these the ideal times for us to focus on making the most of our Hermit year. The snow leopard emphasizes resilience and purity in our creative and unique expression of our passions. Our courage comes from detaching ourselves from concern about the herd or the attention of others, which allows us to overcome fear of judgment and doubts. This is the base from which we move into Valentine’s Day, which connects our internal love with the interpersonal. By placing ourselves at the center, relationships are improved and enhanced. On the 15th, the Roman festival Lupercalia magnifies our original purification ritual and adds on the element of fertility, which will further boost our creativity. Finally, on the 28th, we experience a New Moon in Pisces, taking us from the solitary and interpersonal to the collective. Under this influence, we are asked to consider how our dreams, passions and aspirations act in service of the collective. 

What to Let Go: Reverse High Priestess

Before we are able to make the most of the snow leopard energy offered on the Full Moon in Leo, we must first release our wounded inner High Priestess narrative. In our current narrative, we mistake our trauma for our identity, believing ourselves to be disempowered in regards to personal and systemic circumstances that we find ourselves in this month. We get stuck in self doubt, when what is needed is to transmute the experience into a service for the collective. When we do this, we embrace our role as wounded healer or creator. The insecurity we feel results from a tendency to seek knowledge external to the self, rather than staying grounded in intuitive wisdom. There is an overwhelm from the oversaturation of information received, to the extent that our head feels detached from the body and disconnected from somatic experience. The information received is of a limited scope, and yet we are unable to see beyond it because we believe that is all there is. The solution is to embrace the solitary Hermit nature of the snow leopard, such that we can receive pure insight through silence and stillness. However, the key is not to fall for the illusion of safety in passive non-participation. Nor do we absolve ourselves when we forego personal responsibility and avoid the contributions that our own shadows have made to the current predicament. Clarity brings a mirror to painful truths, which may create resistance to our healing, but if we can face it, we can reclaim our personal power.

What to Bring Forward: Ace of Pentacles

We can make the most of the month of February when we lean into the energy of new starts, purity and fertility, of which the Ace of Pentacles is a symbol. Starting small can have a profound effect of lasting change, if we can consistently build upon the initiatory seed to create new life. This is a good time to focus on fostering security, physical wellbeing, safety, following passion, pleasure, and desire. When we pursue the pleasurable, creative and energizing, we are motivated to keep going in that direction. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, we have the full ability to create our personal Paradise. Our personal power sprouts, propagates, reaches and flowers. When we take care of ourselves, we inspire others to do the same, thus pollinating the health and wealth of humankind. The manifest occurs in our repeated commitments and actions, so we should choose our routine wisely this month, as it will set the tone for the rest of the year. Take confidence that our light is something to revel in and share with the world at large.

Main Focus of the Month: Reverse Six of Cups

The return of light is the main focus in February, which can be accomplished in addressing the reverse six of cups. As we enter the month, we find ourselves engaging in old patterns of behavior that aren’t filling our cup, that are draining us and leaving us spiritually dehydrated. According to Between the Worlds, the remedy is daily doses of play, pleasure and joy to resolve the past and heal old hurts that reside in the wounded High Priestess. It is time for forgiveness and recovery. We are encouraged to engage in simple pleasures and hobbies, and be around those who care about us. This restorative water will help our Ace of Pentacles grow. According to the Tarot of the Holy Light, play and experimentation rejuvenates our optimism and ability to trust as well. When we feel safe, we more readily explore, learn, and innovate. Enthusiasm and open mindedness allow us to access infinite possibilities. We must release old stories and conditioning, and reflexive resistance. This can be most easily accessed through the inner child, and recreating or creating a happy childhood.

Action to Take: Two of Cups

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we may feel a mounting pressure to express a year’s worth of love into a single day. The Two of Cups is a reminder to act with love in small ways each day. This can either be directed to the self, or channeled in a relationship. Rather than grand gestures, we might consider how we can express love in the appropriate languages: surprising a partner with foraged wild flowers, washing the dishes, offering a night massage, going for a walk together, or slipping a love note into their lunch bag. Or this could look like self care: preparing a hot bubble bath, journaling, tidying up your space and more. What ways can you elevate and see the best in yourself or another? What life giving waters can you offer one another? What unique talents do each bring to the table? Partnership offers the opportunity to see the best in one another, encourage each other, and enjoy the other’s presence. Boundaries can be practiced in a safe setting of mutual trust, and mutual exchange can be practiced. A grounding experience is founded in equality, aligned vision, and upliftment. Learning about the other, integrating, communicating, healing and creating are all a part of the long term commitment (even with oneself). The 14th can be seen as a chance not to take all this for granted or slide into complacency – courting other or self, expressing appreciation, nourishing and lavishing, enjoying presence and love are key ingredients for maintaining a relationship.  

Areas of Growth: Reverse Sun

As Imbolc works to bring about more light, our key area of growth is to work on letting light in, and allowing our internal light to shine bright. This looks like aligning with our passions, our sense of purpose, caring for the self and values, tending the inner child, and connecting with sensual joy. In regards to our partner, we may be groping blindly in their direction in the hopes that they can do the work for us, without even telling them that this is what we are trying to do. While we can reach to them for steadiness and groundedness, it is better if we foster our inner radiance, a balance of discipline and flow from within. From this space we inspire and manifest double fold, when we are able to share our luminosity and enjoyment, rather than attempt to borrow from or use another’s light. The wall behind the solar pair in the Marseilles version of the card symbolizes security, but also limitation and separation that keep us from our personal Eden. Any shame we may feel blocks this flow and keeps us walled away from opportunities.  Per the Tarot of the Holy Light, our ego fears our soul’s brilliance and hence responsibility. We must release systemic programmatic thinking, and free ourselves of any notion of undeserving, for this is the only way that we and the world can benefit from our sacred light.

Any Issues: Eight of Cups

In February, we have three main opportunities for purification: Imbolc, the Full Moon, and Lupercalia. Any issues we may have in this spread stem from the eight of cups, in this case a resistance to said purification. The resistance comes from an attachment to the “wall” in the reverse Sun card, which resembles security and our comfort zone. This is not an old snake skin that can passively shed–we must make the choice to release it. Fear or desire for safety keeps us holding on, but we have outgrown it, and it keeps us from stepping fully into the light of the Sun. Perhaps this something feels oppressive and bigger than the actions taken via the Two of Cups, due to systemic values, or the small seed promised with the Ace of Pentacles. But what we have to build is so much bigger, more glorious than what is already existing. The seed of love and commitment can sprout into a massive tree that far outgrows the wall that we currently think towers over it and keeps us in the shadows. Growth is a matter of trust, a collaborative process which requires sunlight, water, care and nourishment. This may feel vulnerable to depend on, but it will make us so much stronger than we were before. If we choose ourselves, we are advised to accept the healing power of rest and recovery. We will need to be in a rested state for what lies ahead in the Spring.

Shine a light,

 Angel Intentions

January 2025 Tarot Forecast

1st: New Year’s Day

6th: Triple Goddess Day

14th: Full Wolf Moon in Cancer

29th: New Moon in Aquarius

31st: Disablot

Note: In the forecast below, we revisit the Marseilles tarot deck with our usual spread. With recent readings, my understanding of money has shifted to include other types of wealth. This could look like money, time, energy, access to resources, and earth’s abundance, etc. Thus the money section is now titled “wealth.”

We begin the year at the earliest point in the hero’s journey. This is when we’ll have the greatest clarity and wisdom about what we’re leaving behind, and what we want to pursue. The loss of the old year has a sobering and celebratory effect of retrospection. The year ahead becomes an intentional road map that we have yet to draw. We may not know fully what it looks like, but the past is a helpful resource that can inform us of our values, resources, and resilience. On the 6th, Triple Goddess Day is an excellent opportunity to consider what stage of life we are in (Maiden, Mother, Crone), and how we want to embody it. On the 14th, we experience a Full Wolf Moon in Cancer. We are reminded that the journey ahead of us in 2025 is not a solitary one, but one that considers the health and wellbeing of the entire pack when making our choices. In winter, we slow down to match the pace of the eldest wolf or the injured wolf, to stay together. This is a time to tend to foundational healing, emotional wellbeing and care that will foster our connections and sense of belonging. On the 29th, we’ll have a New Moon in Aquarius. During this phase, we want to consider where we fit in on a higher, visionary scale, in service of humanity and divinity. Finally, on the 31st, Disablot, a Nordic celebration, marks a new season and reaffirms new beginnings. Practitioners seek the blessings of the female spirit for prosperity, fertility and protection in the year ahead. This brings us full circle, reaffirming our choice to close an old chapter to bring in the new. 

Energy of the Month: Ace of Wands ~Spell by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds~

January’s energy is akin to lighting a matchstick and casting it into the dark of the year ahead. It is a powerful initial spark that leads the way that allows us to move forward with confidence. It is the beginning of a vision that keeps us warm, and coming back for more. Alone it is a small perishable flame, but if we build a fire pit with logs, tinder, and paper, it can become an immense bonfire that sustains us for a season or a year. The Ace of Wands helps us reclaim the latent power that is our birthright, by providing it with a conduit, a pathway of manifestation. We are offered a blank slate so we may bring forth the dreams of our raw, unaffected, most authentic self. In our hands, the wand becomes a mighty club we can use to take down our enemies–obstacles, criticism, self doubt. Our passion burns hot and chases away old belief systems and modes of being, leaving only what is desired. With the wand in our hands, we become a music conductor, orchestrating many moving parts to create a masterpiece greater than their sum. Per Tarot of the Holy Light, spirit is recruiting us to higher purpose, and now is the time to respond. 

Love: Reverse Strength (Force) ~Flowers in December by Mazzy Star~

As we engage with Ace of Wands energy, we must take care to protect it from dominant culture. The dominant culture would have us wrangle our will or use force to fashion ourselves into an acceptable norm before we can begin to love ourselves. The punitive perfectionism we may have been taught to use to accomplish these means is not forgiving enough for sustainable change. The Force card (reverse Strength) shows us that we have been conditioned to approach the blank slate in this way, but it also offers another path. We can start with love and self care and seek out what feels pleasurable, rewarding, and good for us, instead of concerning ourselves with quantifiable metrics. In this way, we can celebrate progress, satiety, and engagement. Out of love we may want to push ourselves and fix everything right away, but we know through lived experience that it doesn’t work this way. We have to meet ourselves where we are at, and find what we are innately willing and wanting to do. The lion, our egoic force, has a say in this too. Using the whip to get it to perform circus tricks will cause it to revolt. If we can build a loving relationship with it, that’s what will make it want to stay and work with us.

Wealth: 8 of Wands ~Winter (from the Four Seasons) by Vivaldi~

The wealth we have available to us in January is quick moving and ready to act. At the slightest quiver, a string orchestra hums in support of our act. The expertise with which we orchestrate resources is capable now of yielding spontaneous beauty and manifestation that is visible to, and inspires others. We are reminded that our strengths may not be typically viewed as such, but we are equipped with unique contributions, viewpoints, strategic mindsets, and resourcefulness. When we accept what we are, we are able to harness and focus all our energy into the most efficient means of achieving our goals. Spirit has led us to the point where the orchestra of forces is now in our hands and it is up to us to lead it. This is a period in which we can affect great transformation within and around us, because we are able to see what others can’t. From the outside, we represent freedom of motion and thought, the perfect marriage between the big picture and the small steps that it takes to get there.  

Work: Reverse 3 of Swords ~Quiet, the Winter Harbor by Mazzy Star~

This month, we are encouraged to cut away the aspects of our work that feel unnatural to us. This is less about trying to fit a mold or meet a certain ideal, and more about making space for something more aligned to our interests and talents. When we do this, we change the narrative. There might be an aspect of work perfectly suited to us that we don’t even know about yet. We have to cut the old parts loose to discover what that is. This requires us to let go of old identities. It encourages us to try on radically different ones that might feel strange and foreign at first.This could lead us to fight for what we are grateful for, for what we care about the most. This may be new terrain –a role we must forge. We are not entirely alone in this–our ancestors may have something in mind they’d like to help us with. We can look to and ask for guidance if we feel lost, until we get an understanding for our talents and our part in this role.

Health: Reverse Page of Swords ~A Violent Yet Flammable World by Au Revoir Simone~

It can be helpful to reevaluate our boundaries surrounding health–whether we are enforcing them firmly in the company of others, or whether we are being too strict with ourselves. Are we compassionate with ourselves on our health journey, as we figure things out? Or do we berate ourselves out of a sense of perfectionism? It is important to allow ourselves to be a page, someone who is learning and doesn’t have all the answers. We learn through trial and error, and through practice, rather than avoidance. We can also learn when to keep our sword in a sheath and find spaces in which we can relax and be at ease. We don’t always have to be on the defensive or offensive with the sword, a state which floods our systems with cortisol and keeps us on high alert. This is not an area where we want to be forceful with ourselves (to eat the right foods, exercise the right amount, etc). Instead, we can learn to communicate with our bodies and let them teach us how to meet our needs.

Spirit: 3 of Wands ~A Hazy Shade of Winter by Simon & Garfunkel~

The spirit in January is represented by the three of wands. We have just received an invitation to a new school of magic we never encountered before. In January we find we are complete beginners, uncertain of what awaits us. Luckily, this is not a solitary journey, but one in which we encounter new friends. Each has a unique set of skills and talents that compliments the other and ensures the group’s success. Together, the group can approach the lessons ahead with an animated spirit, inspiring all to stay on track. This is just the beginning, a time to embrace the conceptual part of the journey in which we get to revel in the fun and novelty of it all. Stoking the fire of the beginner spirit allows us to remain to each other, to new people, teachings, ways of life, and reciprocal relationships. Now is a time to immerse in the surrounding community, make the most of our teachers, wonder at our surroundings, and approach the next chapter with a lively spirit. 

 Happy New Year,

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December Tarot Forecast 2024

1st: New Moon in Sagittarius 

15th: Full Cold Moon in Gemini

17th: Saturnalia

21st: Yule, Winter Solstice

24th: Christmas Eve

25th: Christmas

30th: New Moon in Capricorn

31st: New Year’s Eve

This month features “Notoria: Tarot in Light,” which invites us to work alchemically to transform the soul into gold and work with the angels.

Much like the preceding month, December greets us with a New Moon in Sagittarius from the first. In it we find the temptation to leap into glistening boundless snow. With courage, spirit and a sense of understanding, we feel we can meet the winter head on. This brings us into the fold of a marvelous adventure, but as we approach the 15th with the Full Cold Moon in Gemini, we may find that our curiosity gets the better of us. We may find out more than we want to know, more than we feel we can handle. It takes a strong character, and a willingness to go through an arduous test to redeem ourselves. The sun undergoes a parallel journey through the underworld, until it can be reborn as a child of light and a new beginning. Yule ushers us into a period where the days grow longer after hitting their shortest point for the winter solstice. Festivities, family and abundance become a focal point beginning on the 24th and 25th. A New Moon is in store for us once more on the 30th in the sign of Capricorn, which is the perfect time for goal-setting for the next year. On the 31st we wish the old year farewell, and countdown until the new year is born.

The spread “Tau,” gives an outline of the ten Sephiroth affecting our experience in December. It consists of a vertical column, which is revealed below, and a horizontal row, which is personalized and can be booked here - 4 cards for $25. 

Per the Notoria deck: “The vertical column represents the macrocosm mirrored on our plane of manifestation. The horizontal row represents our microcosm or timeline which we directly experience in our consciousness.” 

1. Kether: King of Wands ~Vehuiah~

The origin or latency of the present situation, which will be reflected in your present by the Angel drawn and depicted in the sixth card.

On a macrocosmic level, the King of Wands, i.e. the angel Vehuiah, represents the origin that brings us to our current state in the month of December. It is fitting that we received this card in the position of Kether, pure potential, since this is the first card in the Tarot of Light deck. The deck states the following: “The first Angel, Vehuiah, is the beginning of the path of Ars Notoria, the first flame or  spark…” The King of Wands, as embodied by Vehuiah, represents our original will to manifest. This will is the crown from which all else emanates. Per Tarot in Light, it is the grounding center we can turn to whenever we need to begin again, find solutions, get ourselves unblocked, or find clarity. It is the vision from which we reason and create. As King of Wands, we hold a mighty staff, which imbues us with the virility, strength and life force that is needed to see our desires take root. With Vehuiah in mind, we flap our mighty wings. This king holds high ideals and holds in his right palm a dripping candle, representative of our lives. It is a potent reminder to ask ourselves: what will we do here with the precious time we have left? The answer returns us to the core of our vision. We are asked to continually meditate on this point for the duration of December, so that we can best bring the vision to light.

2. Chokmah: 3 of Cups ~Asaliah~

The masculine/active archetypal force and impulse that has acted from the beginning in an occult way in order to arrive at the present situation. 

In this tarot spread, Chokmah, also known as wisdom, stands behind our actions in service of Kether from the beginning. Asaliah, the angel that embodies the three of cups, is our occult driving force. As King of Wands is to Apollo, the Three of Cups is to Hermes. We can see this in the former’s idyllic form and the latter’s winged helmet. Thus, our impulse is founded in communication and travel as a courier and psychopomp. The means with which we fulfill our originary vision lies in the transmission of ideas of the living and the dead, in order to heal and rejuvenate. Hermes holds his left hand over his heart, exposing his rawest and most vulnerable self, while holding a written scroll in his right. It is with candour that he wins over his audience, and in this spirit that we should strive to do the same. It enlivens us to offer a spirit of youthfulness to the greater community. Wisdom makes us aware that we fulfill a communal need in this way. We have been incubating this ability for a long time, to bring us to our present situation.

3.  Binah: 7 of Swords ~Yehuiah~

The feminine/receptive archetypal energy that has acted from the beginning in an occult way, giving shape to the active impulse coming from the second card in order to arrive at the present situation.

The third sephiroth in this spread is called Binah, or intelligence. Our intelligence in this sense is represented by the 7 of Swords, which is tempered by the angel Yehuiah. In relation to communication, we have trickster-like tendencies that grant us a cleverness and craftiness that allows us to think outside of the box, see where we can take shortcuts, rebel, and break arbitrary rules meant to control. These qualities need to be ruled over by a higher purpose to serve good, since otherwise we might fall into using our communication abilities to prove our own cleverness, earn praise, or gratify ourselves. Angel Yehuiah is the one who activates our third eye and allows us to see what really matters, informing us of our true place in the world. When we contribute our actions to a higher calling, this is when life grants us a position better than what we could have imagined. Rather than provoke, our communicative powers are meant to disrupt via questioning old narratives, facilitating conciliation and negotiation, and bringing people together. We plan carefully so that we can come up with a viable way to fight the dominant hegemonic narrative, and usher in collaboration in favor of a clear humanitarian vision.

4.  Chesed: King of Swords ~Vasariah~

The loving energetic impulse at play that will work to retain and preserve the good you have done or, in the case of a negative situation, the attachment to a certain state or context that is preventing you from progressing. 

Love, or Chesed, is the fourth sephiroth we encounter on the macrocosmic path of manifestation. This force presents itself as the King of Swords, or the Angel Vasariah. Thus far we have employed our will through communication, which has been shaped by establishing right place and right vision. Vasariah preserves these honest efforts with compassionate rule, justice and “rationality and indomitable will” (Tarot in Light). He polishes our raw outreach with refined speech, good memory, and mediation abilities. This angel takes the golden spark we wish to put out into the world, and amplifies it so that it can occupy its rightful place in the world and society. Its effect can be likened to the process of kintsugi, in which we break old forms apart. Broken bits are pieced together with gold that strengthens the foundation and made even more beautiful through their lived history and resilience. Our loving impulse shows up as a desire to spread knowledge while considering multiple points of view. Like the royal figure in this card, we sit ourselves upon the ground (in all the other cards the angels stand) so we can truly listen and observe all perspectives. Under Chesed’s guidance we find ourselves gaining a greater awareness of what work and what message will ripple out into future generations, beyond what may serve us in the now. What can we create that will open the avenue to freedom and peace for those living in the future? This love transforms our abilities into something far reaching so that we can make an impact on the collective. 

5.  Geburah: 8 of Swords ~Achiah~

The severe and dynamic energetic impulse at play that will push you back to later cut, or even destroy what you have built so far in order to unblock or renew yourself. In the case of a negative situation, it may be a violence suffered or an excess of pride or instinctiveness that prevents you from consolidating and completing one of your projects.

The fifth sephiroth Geburah stands in contrast to the last, as the force of might. It stands for the severe facet of the Creator which cuts or destroys. In December, we experience might as the 8 of swords, or angel Achiah. Before we can fly forward at full force, we must first focus our energies at cutting away at our habitual patterns and entanglements that keep us stuck. We experience this as self doubt, forgotten power, getting in our own way, and getting pulled away by life circumstances. Achiah urges us to practice patience, as this is an important step we must resolve before we can gain clarity and solutions. New experiences will continue to inform us until we feel an intense impulse to share what we have learned. We should lean into this learning aspect, so that we feel that confidently empowered when a powerful choice comes about that will open new doors for us. Our frustration and varying aspects of our lives may distract us or try to pull us away from the far seeing vision of the King of Swords above. It is true that we must tend to ourselves before we can help others, but we must find ways to pull ourselves out of an “I” mentality. There is a tendency to snowball or end up in a feedback loop, but the tools that we need to free ourselves up for aligned action are there.

6. Tiferet: Death ~Poyel~

This is the main card of the reading, the Angel that is your intermediary between the High and the Low and the synthesis of all the energetic influences that have preceded it and that were latent in the first card drawn. It is the Genius that you will have to rely on to resolve your situation in the best possible way. It may inspire you and infuse you with the necessary energy–or it may punish and rebuke you to push you toward your Great Work.

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November Tarot Forecast 2024

1st: New Moon in Scorpio

15th: Super Beaver Moon in Taurus

28th: Thanksgiving

A Note: This month, I've chosen to use Intuiti, an Italian creativity aid deck inspired by the tarot. I've chosen the "Creative Block" spread to help readers work through what stands in the way of a creative writing project or process.

In my 20s, I once participated several times in National Novel Writing Month, a challenge to write 50k words in a month. Though I no longer feel I can dedicate this tarot forecast to that experience, it still feels relevant to address the creative spirit, and that which might stand in its way. In the creative process, motivation is an elusive thing. We receive this rare and sudden burst at the outset of the month with the New Moon in Scorpio. How to make the best use of it relies not on a single great outpouring, but on building a sustainable model to keep the fire going for a long period. Distractions and excuses threaten to impede our progress, rather than a lack of will. It is our ardent passion that motivates us to shed what does not matter. Only then can we truly devote time and energy to the creative process and do the daunting work of seeing our projects through. Only through much fashioning and removal does a project reveal its most intimate form.

As we will find on the 15th with a Super Beaver Moon in Taurus, we begin with a passion, in search of a home. Home is a practice we repeatedly turn to and commit to. It is a sense of ease and comfort we nurture between ourselves and our artistic medium. At home we feel free to express ourselves vulnerably, and reveal intimate thoughts that we can then invite our listener, viewer, or reader to. Flourishes fall away, in favor of what needs to be said, from one heart to another. Gratitude reminds us what a gift this is. Gratitude keeps us generative. In the endeavor to reach another, we reach ourselves. It leads us to define what we might otherwise leave murky and unknown within. The chill of solitude has us reach a branch out to another, and trees form a comforting underground network of roots to endure the winter ahead. The community we solidify in this time is something we’ll be able to turn to for strength in the cold months ahead.

Creative Block Spread

How I Feel: Reverse Fool

This month in our creative endeavors, it can feel that for all we’ve learned thus far, we find ourselves back at square one. We reach the extent of our knowledge, only to find that we know nothing at all. It may feel as though we are so entwined in an old way of doing things that to extract ourselves means to start all over. To eschew what we thought we knew can feel vulnerable and ungrounding, as though all prior efforts were a pretense and the artistic journey only begins now. However, there is unlimited potential regained in embodying the Fool–a restoration of childlike wonder, exploration and inspiration. We have recovered the elusive Edenic state so that many seek to reestablish. Though it is natural to want what we can’t have, a state of gratitude and appreciation will allow us to make the most of this experience. To bask in the energy of the Fool is to dance, frolic, paint and play without censorship. It is a shedding of old forms, getting back in touch with our inner fire, and entering a state of receiving. It is relearning with all the foundations we wish we’d been given before, and seeing the potential in ourselves that we would see in a child. It’s a moment to take our dreams as a real possibility and encourage them, to give ourselves the opportunity to grow. 

How I’d Like to Feel: Reverse Hermit

In response to feeling like the Fool, we find ourselves wanting to feel like the Hermit. We envision the Hermit as a wisened or seasoned creator, who is able to generate and maintain a creative fire all on our own. In our eagerness to “grow up,” we want to hit the fast forward button to our success. Time in itself is not going to ground us or get us where we want to be. We can’t gain automatic wisdom, maturity or authority, though we may earn them through lived lessons. With the reverse Hermit in place, there is a risk of becoming jaded, hardened, set in our ways or locked into a single path. We are advised not to rush or hurry to get there. The inner child (ie the Fool) is a state we want to cherish throughout our creative process, even as we grow into the desired state of the Hermit. In this way, we can keep evolving as creators without reaching a standstill. In time, we find that we are the beacon we seek.

Nature of the Block: Reverse Lovers

The nature of the block is the binaristic nature of how we feel (the Fool) and how we’d like to feel (the Hermit). The two butt heads rather than working together, when we try to wrangle ourselves into an opposite path that doesn’t speak to where we truly are in the creative process. Together the Fool and Hermit could combine to make a giant flame, but when placed at odds with one another, these forces cancel each other out or at best leave a weak sputtering flame. It could also be that as the Fool, we try to embody many different paths which dilutes the choice that needs to be made in order for a creative project to flourish. When stuck in a creative block, we are called to return to self and make the choice that speaks to it, or else disengage. In time we may find there is a middle path that unites these forces, and play to each strength as creator.

What Could Help Me: 8 of Pentacles

The key to working through the creative block is consistent practice. When we are able to have our needs consistently met, we can work in a calm and steady manner. Ultimately, creation is a marathon and not a race. We want to get to a place where our creative process becomes second nature to us, so that we gain natural progress that we don’t even have to think about. The image in question is a square of circular links, which has equal light rays shining from each (as opposed to the irregular bursts of light the isolated fire in the hermit above seems to emit). Each link might be part of a multifaceted routine, with lots of entry points to lean on and shine from. The practice in itself is generative. While we are still wrestling with the nature of the creative block, it is advised not to add anything on to our plates, as we are already juggling enough and need to learn to work hard on our existing projects with familiar resources. 

Bonus: The Enchanted Map Oracle by Collette Baron-Reid offers fairytale-like themes in relation to the personal journey. Below is an additional clarification card for support.

Commitment

The commitment card shows a moment of faith in which a smaller hand reaches out to a bigger hand. Magic occurs when this happens–a rainbow of opportunity, fluttering hearts and stars appear, and a key takes flight. A creative project can be seen to fruition, and a block can be overcome–but only if we commit to consistent practice. To do that, we must first define what it is we are committing to. Rather than jump headfirst into the routine of the seasoned Hermit, it is best if we establish a sustainable practice that meets us where we are. Once this is in place, the guidance we need and the creation we seek are there. Everything we need is within, if we can meet it halfway. 

October Tarot Forecast

2nd: Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Libra

3rd: Bacchanalia (modern)

17th: Super Hunter’s Moon in Aries

31st: Samhain, Day of the Dead 

Note: In October, we’ll be using the Weaver Tarot Deck, which has black and silver shimmery cards. Its main symbol on the box is the ouroboros, the snake that eats its own tail. Every end is a beginning in which we redefine ourselves as our most present form. Intertwined snakes grace the back of every card and bite into two eyes–suggesting the interconnected nature of accessing internal with the external, the present with the past and the future. The spread below is called “Compass Rose,” by Iyshia Walker Altu. It walks us through our present potential via the cardinal directions and five elements, as we will see below. 

October brings us the first month of fall. In it, much like the snake, we shed old skins. No longer defining us, they fall away to reveal our truest and most present form underneath. The month begins with a dual solar eclipse and New Moon in Libra. The solar eclipse presents us with potential chaos, caused by the obscuring of conscious solar egocentric beliefs tied to our sense of identity. At the same time, the new moon presents a new possibility, a balancing of ideas that may have been previously biased in how we’ve perceived ourselves and others. We find true balance not by standing firm in place, but by strengthening our ability to pivot on a central axis. As we flow through space, we consider the bigger picture of all sides of the equation, while holding true to justice and fairness. Modern reenactments of Bacchanalia, the festival of Bacchus, take place on the following day. This energy encourages us to explore the energy of chaotic expression beyond the negative light of a dualistic system: freedom, passion, ecstasy, fun, wine, festivities and a release of inhibitions.The Super Hunter’s Moon in Aries requires us to kill what doesn’t serve us so that we can hunt after what we really want. Finally, on the 31st we experience a thinning of the veil, which is an ideal time to honor the ancestors and communicate with them. The wisdom offered prepares us for the long months ahead and can be used to sustain us. 

0: center- ether - initiating spirit: Fool and Magi

Two cards came up to describe our center: the Fool and the Magi. These can be defined as the zero and the one, the basis of all information. In the Fool we experience limitless potential, in the Magi we distill this into a single choice. We step confidently into the unknown, day by day, and revise our path as we learn. We especially step into this crux around the Super Hunter’s Moon in Aries, as the Fool is symbolized by an upside down crescent moon, and a ram’s horns adorned with flowers, symbolizing our potential for growth and regeneration as we allow ourselves to wax and wane into different shapes. This same moon is mirrored in the crystal glass (symbol for water) of the Magi, above which float the remaining elements: fire, sword, and club. At the center is nothing and everything, the absence that illuminates and differentiates all interrelating elements. In this space we learn we are makers, endowed with the responsibility of creation. Our endings prompt beginnings, which we must wander through to reveal their unfolding. 

1: east - air - the realm of thoughts, beliefs, intellect, communication: Conqueror (Knight) of Swords

In the element of air, we are asked to consider ourselves as warriors of the mind and the word. These are tools we have sharpened over the years that give us the confidence that we can come up with the necessary solutions to any problems that can present themselves. We know we can bring ourselves to safety, fight fiercely for our cause, and protect what’s dear. A jeweled hilt on our swords suggests that our cause is noble –which we achieve through noble means and deeds. It is important to wield our power responsibly. Our words can soar, cut, prod, and unite. Our sword can conquer and topple. We have the ability to cut ourselves down, to cut away at old skin, keep in or out, and establish boundaries. This is the realm through which we feel most inclined to create, and the path to which we feel most inclined to devote ourselves. 

2: south - fire - wands - the realm of connectivity, passions, willpower, drive, desire: Reverse Four of Coins

The reverse four of coins appears in the element of fire to remind us that our power lies in what our hands can do, not in what or how much they hold. The imagery of this card presents us with two roses crossed, their petals falling on our bound up hands, like spiders that got caught in a web of their own making. We stay there because that is where all our trinkets and everything we deem to be of value lies. In reverse, gravity does its work–all we have to do is let this concept fall away. Love is the final petal that falls and transforms. In it, we discover our passion, and a connection to our primal being. Once, as people, our curiosity drove us to discover and create, and thus we gained the Promethean knowledge of how to make fire. Our hands grasp, weave, manipulate and create. The act of creation itself is our power, our drive and desire reveals our personal values – this is what forms our being, rather than what we passively possess. 

3: west - water - the realm of intuition, emotions, relationships, psychic energy: Reverse Six of Coins

Our hands are free in the reverse six of coins, and  from them we spill resources into an adorned, prosperous hand that possesses more than we do. We are reminded that a depletion of energy and uneven exchange can throw us off center just as much as bound up hands. We may be undervaluing what we have to offer, or feeling stuck in this pattern of energy flow. Abundance, expressed in this card as diamonds, extends beyond finance–it looks like time, energy, experience, refined talent, connectivity, growth, freedom of movement, and more. Are we seeing these things for their true worth, when we have an exchange? Do we feel happy, satisfied and cherished, or are we feeling drained and resentful? These feelings are a good indicator of whether the scales feel balanced, or whether they need to be evened out or replenished. 

4: north - earth - the realm of resources, home, security, finance, career: Reverse Five of Coins

In the realm of the earth, a reverse five of coins appears. Two hands seem worse for the wear, bound at the wrists by thorns. In the center of the hands are half opened eyes - a sign of awakening from suffering, and of protection. The things we seek are falling towards us - wisdom, a key, love, joy, pieces of ourselves returning to us and more. It is not a matter of whether what we need is out there, but whether we can see and access it. Sight is the ability that needs to be honed, rather than the availability of resources themselves. To see, we have but to open our eyes. Our eyelids, half closed, serve as shields and so we must lower our defenses. It is as though we are trying to keep salt from getting into our wounds even as we hold our hands out. If we allow, we can test our newly formed beliefs and capabilities, to shift our dynamic of receiving. 

September Tarot Forecast

2nd - New Moon in Virgo

16th - Mexican Independence Day

17th - Super Harvest Moon in Pisces/Partial lunar eclipse

22nd- Fall Equinox 

September begins with a New Moon in Virgo, denoting a new structured learning cycle in which we adapt our daily routines and habits to optimize personal growth. We are reminded that spiritual expansion requires us to first tend to our physical needs. The leaves turn red, orange, and yellow, further emphasizing that we must first build a strong foundation of the corresponding chakras–security, creativity, and confidence. The energy on the 16th encourages revolutionary independence achieved through sustained and multiple efforts, in which we wait for and recognize an advantageous moment to overthrow imperial forces. The Super Harvest Full Moon in Pisces with a partial lunar eclipse denotes the spiritual harvest we can collect as a result of structuring our everyday life to support the expression of our spiritual needs, lacks and wants. On the 22nd we experience Fall Equinox, a time when day and night reach the same length. In contrast to August, which focused on integrating our external and internal growth, in September we strike an equal balance between both to affect personal transformation. 

This month, we’ll be looking into the tarot forecast through the lens of The Star Road Map, a Mesoamerican inspired deck. The deck makes use of the major arcana, and replaces the minor arcana with Aztec concepts (of which we have the most record) based within a Mayan calendrical system. The Mayans keenly observed the Star Road (Milky Way) because they believed that a planetary shift corresponded with a shift in individual and collective consciousness. Instead of suites we have Days, Four Directions, Overworld cards (representing “the cyclical cosmic or spiritual influences” on physical reality), Underworld cards (representing the course of human evolution since amoebic conception, in relation to co-creation with Hunab K’u ie, the great Creator), and Intercession cards (representing Divine intervention). The six card spread below represents a single idea that examines a primary issue we will face in September. 

The Mesoamericans believed in an afterlife composed of 13 layers of heaven and 9 of the Underworld. In this deck, the heavenly layers are represented as Overworld cards. To determine the heart of the issue we will face in September, we will first examine the reverse Overworld card in the spread. The creators of this deck write that an Overworld card can be considered as the issue that lives in the day. The issue contains energy that impacts our consciousness, and works in tandem with our resulting Underworld response i.e., the soul’s evolution. Each Overworld card represents a level of understanding, and all 13 levels must be realized to progress through one of the 9 underworlds (a new age of soul consciousness).

[Im]balance - Reverse 8 Overworld 

Where the obsidian knives are creaking

The 8th layer of heaven is rife with storms. It is home to the god and goddess of death, rulers of the Underworld. From here, darkness comes. Here dwells the god of darkness, storms, disaster, and frost, as well as two gods of sacrifice. The last occupant is Tlaloc, god of rain, war, thunder and the earth. The creators of the deck have chosen to associate this card with Tlaloc specifically, perhaps because rain serves as a double-edged sword–it could come as a much needed blessing, a thunderous storm, or an overwhelming flood. When we view the Balance card in reverse, we see a horizontal line with three close circles hanging under it. This imagery could be likened to an uneven division, a hanging ellipses at risk of falling off, or upside down scales dropping their contents and failing to preserve the balance of fairness and justice. There are a few things we can consider in deducing this imagery: are we taking on too much or too little? Is too much being given or taken away? Has an expressed need been left unaddressed, and now we are left questioning if it will ever be fulfilled? Do we have an inherent bias, or are we being overly critical? Are we getting lured in by a deceitful illusion? Do we have honest motivations? These questions may cut like knives, but they call in the necessary awareness to instill personal balance, within and without.

In the Star Road Map, the underworld cards correspond to the 9 levels of the afterlife which most souls must undergo, before they can be freed from bodily suffering. The creators of the deck liken this to 9 levels of consciousness that humanity undergoes in advancing from amoebic form to a co-creative force with the great creator. When we shift from survival mode, we can recognize that our thoughts and perception of reality can affect the material. These cards are meant to reflect where our consciousness lies. Are we struggling to survive, learning how to manifest, or have we accepted that we are creative energy that is one with Source? 

Regional - 5 Underworld

The Regional card represents the point of human consciousness in which we develop complex language, culture, art, religion, and local identity. This version of consciousness can be channeled via regional organization, craftsmanship, abstract thought, and complex expression. Regional corresponds with the fifth level of the underworld, which translates as “the place where people fly and whirl like flags,” in which the dead were whipped around by the winds until they were released to the 6th level. There is potential here to get carried away by identity politics. An upright position signifies that we transcend beyond the limits of culture or religion and connect to a greater humanity. This card encourages that we instead get carried away into a creative flow state, through mediums such as art and writing, to access a greater reality that will serve our evolution. We are encouraged to step into our authenticity and work on our self expression. This will prime us to co-create with Source and work through the imbalance we experience above. 

The Star Road Map defines the Major Arcana as mental attitudes and fixed ideas that prevent us from evolving and influence our daily lives, which we will now apply to the month of September. Each is represented by an Aztec deity, which represent Mesoamerican beliefs around the concept.

Reverse Death

In this deck, reverse Death is depicted as Tzitzimitl, a set of four Aztec deities associated with the stars, fertility and birth. During solar eclipses, they were thought to attack the sun and devour humans. They were included in the New Fire Ceremony, which began a new calendar round. The proper offerings had to be made in this time, otherwise the sun would no longer rise, prompting eternal darkness. In Mesoamerican culture death can be imagined as birth in another form. We see this in the way that a snake emerges from the skirt of the Tzitzimitl, though in reverse position this may result in complicated labor. The snake represents the regenerative properties we may experience if we allow ourselves to cyclically shed old skins and become new. This process is enabled when we challenge old behaviors, habits, internal dialogue, thoughts, and what we consume. Our unhealthy ego, attached to its comfort zone, will work to prevent the necessary awareness to do so, to threaten or cajole us until we relent. This may manifest in our stubbornly convincing ourselves to keep doing things the same way while demanding the results we have yet to see. It will exhaust all our energy to remain in the old snake skin, depriving us of finding the motivation necessary to transform ourselves and our lives. We must overthrow this imperial force if we are to achieve true independence. 

Reverse Magus

The reverse Magus is depicted as Quetzalpapalotl, the butterfly god of transformation. He represents the deepest physical and spiritual metamorphosis–within, and without. Like so, in September we are encouraged to learn how to play freely between Underworld and Overworld energies, to affect our experience in the Middle World (Earth). A reverse position suggests we must reassess our daily routine and commitments to enhance the optimal awareness needed to maintain the balance between them. When both energies are used equally and we find ourselves aligned in body, mind, heart and spirit, true magic can take place. As the Magus, we can recognize that in any moment, we are an expression of the Creator. Our will is the only thing that could keep us in a caterpillar state, uncertain whether to unfold our wings or take flight. We may have a lot of resistance, thinking we need to acquire more knowledge, compile other opinions, better prepare and wait for a better moment or more resources. These fears come from the same egoic force we see in the reverse Death card, made to keep us locked into our comfort zone. We need to recognize our skills as valuable, whether or not they are recognized by society. It is important not to mute ourselves, lest we give greater credence to deceptively confident figures that may convince us out of our own will, out of recognizing our own magic potency. Yes, we need to take a realistic inventory of our flaws so we can better work with them, but we mustn't downplay our assets in the process. In truth, we already have the innate ability to sprout wings and take flight. Everything we need is within us–we are enough. 

Reverse Fortune

In the reverse Fortune card, we see the Earth portrayed as a tortoise shell, from which the Corn god emerges, with a son on each side of him–the Hero Twins. In the Popol Vuh, a sacred Mayan narrative text, the story begins with twins playing a loud ball game, which annoys Underworld gods. The Underworld gods invite the twins to play with them and rig the game so they can defeat the twins and collect their heads as prizes. One of the heads impregnates a daughter of the Underworld, who gives birth to the Hero Twins. These boys play a loud game, annoy the same Underworld gods, and get invited to a ball game as well. These boys learn all the deceptive tricks or the Underworld gods, and win the game. This story reminds us that we can fail, come back in a new form, and succeed. Failure is not a permanent state, nor is it a part of our character. If we feel powerless after defeat, we can pick a practical thing to work on for the month so that we can better reposition ourselves for a good outcome. After this, the Hero Twins are able to revive their father, who emerges from the Earth as a Corn god. The sons are elevated and turned into the Sun and Moon, signifying that we can generate abundance when we balance external and internal growth for personal transformation. The Corn God advises the other gods to make humans from white corn, corn being one of the most important forms of wealth and abundance in the Mayan economy. It sustained everything, and therefore human life could be considered the same. The reverse Fortune card challenges us to recognize that wealth extends far beyond capital–good health is the greatest form of abundance. September encourages us to adopt a revolutionary spirit, to cast off Imperialist notions that would have us feel impoverished and engage with the world with a scarcity mindset. This cycle can be broken by practicing gratitude and celebrating what we have. This mentality will help us nurture the abundance we seek. 

The day cards invoke the Tzolkin 260-day sacred calendar of the Maya. There are 13 cycles comprised of 20 days. Each of the 20 days works in tandem with the Overworld and Underworld cards, giving us an intersection point to help us understand the energies in action that impact our earthly experience. Maya time keeping differs from the Gregorian calendar in that it has a fixed but repetitive cycling of energies denoting birth, death and rebirth. 

Persistence - Day 9

East energy: associated with initiation with the power of creativity. 

This card corresponds to today’s challenge of balancing Virgo New Moon energies that help us to navigate the minutiae of every day living and Pisces Full Moon energies that motivate us to tend to emotional and spiritual needs. In September, particularly from the 9th, we will feel emotional, imaginative, and capricious. This capriciousness lends itself to struggles with impulse control, which we must learn to moderate. Negative perceptions such as those embodied in reverse Death, Magus, and Fortune will convince us to passively hold onto old way of being in which we give away our agency and devalue our personal will, so we must combat this by learning to watch for triggers for regretful behavior. As an agent of will we must take responsibility for our actions and behavior. We can cast off our Imperialist ego by developing persistence and consistency, through multiple effort is necessary, to be responsible for our part in everything. Persistence is the vehicle through which our soul will achieve true liberation.