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