Gemini New Moon Guide: Set Intentions for Communication, Curiosity & Connection This guide explores how to work with the Gemini New Moon energy through intention-setting, tarot, and daily life practices. Let Gemini's energy sharpen your curiosity and help you build meaningful connections. Gemini season is the transitional time when Spring is on its way out and Summer is ushered in. The days are now getting warmer and longer every day. Where I live in New York City many of the streets have a beautiful floral aroma from the blossoming trees and flowers. If you haven't noticed, stop, and literally smell the flowers. I will know Summer has arrived when I smell and see Linden flowers, they usually bloom around summer solstice. It is the best time to make Linden tea. The Moon Starts a New Cycle in Gemini Gemini is known as The Twins. They focus on understanding the truth and sharing their findings with others. Gemini has a need to communicate with and learn from others. They are about connecting with like minds to build networks of understanding. When Gemini is around consider indulging your curiosity and questioning everything. Gemini takes a lighthearted approach to life. The archetypes of Gemini are the journalist, teacher, and storyteller. On a downward, Gemini is judgmental, scheming, and superficial. When the Sun and Moon are in Gemini, our focus turns towards being more outgoing. We are more open-open-minded and willing to see other perspectives. Gemini invites us to develop our communication and social skills. What to do at a Gemini Moon transit? When the moon is in Gemini the mood is funny, open-minded, versatile, and restless. Its good for multitasking, it’s not great for concentrating. The energy is more in our head than our hearts. Our thoughts are flying, it’s a good time to talk, listen, laugh, sing, and write. Network, negotiate, rearrange, and juggle possibilities. Chat with friends and family to find out what everyone is doing. Read short stories. Gather information. Disseminate information in short sound bites. Promote. Use humor and diplomacy to tackle tough and heavy subjects. Keep everything a dialog, not a monolog. What are the Gemini Areas of Focus? The new moon is when the sun and the moon are together in the sky. Making it a potent time to set intentions based on the focus areas of the zodiac sign they are in. The Gemini New Moon it is most potent to set intentions around communication, learning, and social skills. Communication & Learning: Curiosity, Social Media, Teaching, Continuing education Problem-Solving: Clever, Innovative, Logical, Diverse, Adaptive, Quick-thinking Social Skills: Quick-witted, Easygoing, Engaging, Listener, Story Teller, Activity: Daily Commute, Exercise, Transportation, Energetic, Weekend Getaways, Errands Awareness: Analytical, Observant, Self-aware, Insightful, Reflective, Consientious Community: Siblings, Cousins, Neighbors, Co-Workers Collaborators, Teammates, Teachers, Roommates How to set Gemini Intentions The New Moon is a powerful moment to begin. Set your Gemini intentions during the first 72 hours. Create a ritual writing space and free-write your heart's desires. Make a list of up to ten intentions you want to focus your energy on. As the moon waxes come back and refine your intentions into routines, goals, and habits. As the moon wanes come back to release the intentions that are not in alignment with your best interests. Gemini’s energy isn’t just a once-a-year invitation. Anytime the Moon moves through Gemini, you can revisit your original intentions and make small adjustments. Reflection is part of the process to spiral back and take note of how you've grown and evolved. I like to keep all my New Moon intentions, tarot spreads, and journal notes in one place. It keeps me focused, helps me notice patterns, and makes each cycle easier to revisit. You can do this with any notebook - or grab one of my New Moon Intention Setting Journals  to follow the full YesSpiral framework. When is the Gemini New Moon Cycle? The Gemini New Moon typically arrives between mid May through mid June each year. Check your current lunar calendar for exact timing. Keep in mind each year brings its own astrological flavor and each year you will bring in new experiences, insights, and intentions to the cycle. The Gemini moonth brings in airy, adaptable energy, making it an ideal time to open your mind, explore new perspectives, and reconnect with your curiosity. It’s a cycle that encourages movement: of thoughts, conversations, ideas - and even short trips. Gemini is ruled by Mercury the fastest planet in our solar system, momentum is clear driver at this time. Gemini New Moon Tarot Spread A YesSpiral practice that weaves together the energies of the moon, astrology, and tarot all at once. Work with this tarot spread to clarify what you’re exploring, where your energy wants to grow, and how to stay open and focused. What is the seed of the Gemini Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the waxing moon? What do you celebrate and or forgive at the full moon? What do you release at the waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming next new moon ? (Use this card as card #1 for the next new moon cycle). 🌿 Want more? Check out the New Moon Intentions & Goals Workbook or join a live Moon Circle to practice this in community. Updated 06/17/23 Updated 06/4/24 Updated 05/21/25

Astrology and Tarot fit well together as each of the 78 tarot card has a place around the astrology wheel. In order to make sense of it all I designed the YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel. The full YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel charts the Solstices and Equinoxes, the four seasons, 78 tarot cards, 12 zodiac signs, 10 planets, four elements, and three modalities. I started breaking it down in a previous post as the wheel is six layers deep. I went over layer one, The Twelve Zodiac Signs and layer two, Astrology Elements and the Tarot Correspondents. In a second post , I reviewed layer three, the decans and planetary sub-rulers for each of the twelve zodiac signs. In addition to layer four, which shows where the 22 Major Arcana tarot cards fit along with the Court tarot cards. In this post I'm going to go over the planetary rulers of each of the zodiac signs, the seasons, aces, and pages . Astrology and Tarot Wheel Part - Planetary Rulers The fifth layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel includes the planetary rulers of each of the signs represented by its glyph. Each of the Mars rules over Aries and represents a capacity to take action and assert oneself based on desires. Venus rules over Taurus and represents a capacity to attract people and things that one loves and values. Mercury rules over Gemini and represents a capacity to think, speak, learn, and reason. The Moon rules over Cancer and represents a capacity to feel and express emotions while giving and receiving nurturance. The Sun rules over Leo and represents a capacity to focus talents to realize ones purpose and creative potential. Mercury rules over Virgo and represents a capacity to think, speak, learn, and reason. Venus rules over Libra and represents a capacity attract people and things that one loves and values. Pluto rules over Scorpio and represents a capacity to transform and renew oneself. Jupiter rules over Sagittarius and represents a capacity to search for meaning, truth, and ethical values. Saturn rules over Capricorn and represents a capacity to create order and discipline in one's life. Uranus rules over Aquarius and represents a capacity express unique individuality to liberate oneself from past limitations. Neptune rules over Pisces and represents a capacity to transcend by integrating instinct with intellect, body, and mind. Astrology and Tarot Wheel layer 6 Astrology and Tarot Wheel - The Seasons, Aces, & Pages The sixth and final layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel includes the Seasons which correspond to the Solstices and Equinoxes and are represented by the Aces and Pages in the tarot deck. The Aces represent the seeds from which the rest of the minor arcana will sprout. The Pages represent the personification of the element. The Aces and the Pages sit just out side of the wheel representing the seasons. Ace and Page of Swords - Spring Equinox - Aries | Taurus | Gemini Ace and Page of Wands - Summer Solstice - Cancer | Leo | Virgo Ace and Page of Cups - Autumn Equinox - Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius Ace and Page of Pentacles - Winter Solstice - Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces There you have it, the background information on all the layers of the YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel. Click here for the image for a free downloadable PDF of the Astrology and tarot Wheel.

Astrology and Tarot fit well together as each of the 78 tarot card has a place around the astrology wheel. In order to make sense of it all I designed the YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel. I started breaking it down in a previous post as the wheel is six layers deep. I went over layer one, The Twelve Zodiac Signs and layer two, Astrology Elements and the Tarot Correspondents. In this post, I'll review layer three, the decans and planetary sub-rulers for each of the twelve zodiac signs. In addition to layer four, which shows where the 22 Major Arcana tarot cards fit along with the Court tarot cards. The full YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel charts the Solstices and Equinoxes, the four seasons, 78 tarot cards, 12 zodiac signs, 10 planets, four elements, and three modalities. Astrology and Tarot Wheel layer 3 Astrology and Tarot Wheel Decans & Planetary Sub-rulers The third layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel includes seven planets in our solar system and recognized in Classical Astrology. The planets are in presented in the Chaldean order of the planets. The planets included in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel are all visible from the Earth without the use of telescopes. They include the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The seven planets repeat around the wheel 5 times with Mars showing up at the end of Pisces and again at the beginning of Aries to give the start of the astrological year a jump start of energy. The order of the planets are in the Chaldean Order which is in the order of their speed as observable from the earth in relation to the Sun. The seven planets also correspond with the days of the week. Each of the planets around the wheel is a sub-ruler to the zodiac sign it falls under. Each sub-ruling planet corresponds with one of the 36 Decans (each zodiac sign is sub-divided into 30 degrees (out of the 360 whole of the zodiac) splitting each zodiac sign into three parts. This is why each sign was assigned three minor arcana tarot cards and three planetary sub-rulers. Did you know the planets corresponded with the days of week? Planets Correspond to the days of the week Sun - Sunday Moon - Monday Mars - Tuesday Mercury - Wednesday Jupiter - Thursday Venus - Friday Saturn - Saturday *If you know the days of the week in Spanish it is much easier to remember Martes is for Mars, and Miercoles is for Mercury, Jueves is for Jupiter, and Viernes is for Venus. Saturday/Saturn, Sunday/Sun, and Monday/Moon are easier to remember in English. Planet Orbit Speeds around the Sun and Chaldean Order The Chaldean order shows the sun in the middle with the slowest moving planets on the left and the fastest on the right. Saturn-> Jupiter -> Mars-> Sun <-Venus <-Mercury <-Moon Mars - orbit of 23 months - the planet of energy and action jump starts the wheel Sun - All the Planets revolve around the Sun, including the Earth - 365 days Venus - orbit of 7 months Mercury - orbit of 3 months (this is why we have three mercury retrogrades per year) Moon - The moon is a satellite and orbits around the Earth in 29.5 days Saturn - orbit of 29 years Jupiter - orbit of 12 years The following planets are not part of the Chaldean order but I thought you would also want to know their orbit speeds. Uranus - orbit of 84 years Neptune - orbit of 165 years Pluto - orbit of 248 years Astrology and Tarot Wheel layer 4 Major Arcana Cards: Zodiac Signs and Planetary Rulers The fourth layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel includes the major arcana cards and court cards associated with each of the zodiac signs. There are 22 major arcana cards and each zodiac sign is assigned two major arcana cards meaning that two cards show up twice around the Wheel. The Empress symbolizing Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra and The Magician symbolizing Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo . Aries represented by The Emperor . The Planetary ruler Mars is represented by The Tower. Taurus represented by The Hierophant . The Planetary ruler Venus is represented by The Empress . Gemini represented by The Lovers . The Planetary ruler Mercury is represented by The Magician . Cancer represented by The Chariot . The Planetary ruler The Moon is represented by The High Priestess . Leo represented by Strength . The Planetary ruler The Sun is represented by The Sun . Virgo represented by The Hermit . The Planetary ruler Mercury is represented by The Magician . Libra represented by Justice . The Planetary ruler Venus is represented by The Empress . Scorpio represented by Death . The Planetary ruler Pluto is represented by Judgement . Sagittarius represented by Temperance . The Planetary ruler Jupiter is represented by The Wheel of Fortune . Capricorn represented by The Devil . The Planetary ruler Saturn is represented by The World . Aquarius represented by The Star . The Planetary ruler Uranus is represented by The Fool . Pisces represented by The Moon . The Planetary ruler Neptune is represented by The Hanged Man . The Court Cards The court cards are the embodiment of the sign's modality and element. All of the Cardinal signs are represented by queens, the Fixed signs are represented by Kings, and the Mutable signs are represented by Knights. One thing to note, is that each of the court cards represent the energy of two signs. That is 20 degrees of their elemental sign and 10 degrees of the preceding sign. In the YesSpiral Tarot and Astrology Wheel this fact is not illustrated for ease but is explained here for your own knowledge. The suit's element informs you of its tarot card suit: Wands = Fire Earth = Pentacles Air = Swords Water = Cups Cardinal = Water Queen of Wands aka Water of Fire represents 20° Aries and 10° Pisces Queen of Pentacles aka Water of Earth represents 20° Capricorn and 10° Sagittarius Queen of Swords aka Water of Air represents 20° Libra and 10° Virgo Queen of Cups aka Water of Water represents 20° Cancer and 10° Gemini Fixed = Air King of Wands aka Air of Fire represents 20° Leo and 10° Cancer King of Pentacles aka Air of Earth represents 20° Taurus and 10° Aries King of Swords aka Air of Air represents 20° Aquarius and 10° Capricorn King of Cups aka Air of Water represents 20° Scorpio and 10° Libra Mutable = Fire Knight Wands aka Fire of Fire represents 20° Sagittarius and 10° Scorpio Knight of Pentacles - aka Fire of Earth represents 20° Virgo and 10° Leo Knight of Swords -aka Fire of Air represents 20° Gemini and 10° Cancer Knight of Cups - aka Fire of Water represents 20° Pisces and 10° Aquarius * You may be wondering where the Pages are and are coming up in the next part as they represent seasonal energy. Next up, in part 3 I'll go over layer 5, Planetary Rulers and the last layer 6 The Seasons: Aces and Pages.

A 5-Card Tarot Spread to Nurture Growth and Reveal What Hinders  Each New Moon is a portal. It opens when the Sun and Moon meet in the same part of the sky, highlighting a specific area of your chart and life. The sky is divided into twelve sections, each aligned with one of the zodiac signs. That’s why each New Moon holds a unique focus determined by the zodiac sign. I like to mark this moment with intention setting and the Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread. This spread helps you plant seeds, track your growth, and evolve with each lunar cycle. It's not just a reading — it’s a rhythm, a spiral that moves you forward while connecting you to whats hidden in your unconscious mind. The spiral new moon tarot spread is made up of five cards. Each one corresponds with a key phase of the lunar cycle: New Moon, Waxing Moon (First Quarter), Full Moon, and Waning Moon (Last Quarter). The fifth card connects to the upcoming New Moon and becomes your first card in the next cycle. This creates a continuous loop of intention, growth, and reflection. A true spiral practice. How to Lay Out Your Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread Use this spread on the days of the New Moon. You can find the dates and times of the new moon and other phases at astro-seek.com . Shuffle your deck and pull one card for each of the following prompts: What is the intentional seed of the new moon? What do you nurture to grow at the waxing moon?  What do you celebrate or forgive at the full moon?  What do you release at the waning moon? What is the seed for the next new moon? Journal your impressions, jot down keywords, or sketch the card images if you like. If you're using the YesSpiral Workbook , you’ll find space to write each week. How to Use the Spread Throughout the Moon Cycle Each card acts as a checkpoint that becomes relevant during the phase it represents. As the moonth unfolds throughout its 29 1/2 day cycle, return to your spread weekly. Reflect on the card linked to the current phase and let it shape your mindset, your actions, or your awareness. Sometimes, a card's meaning will be instantly clear.  You’ll see how it applies right away. Other times, the insight arrives in hindsight.  It may take the full cycle, or even the next one, to reveal its wisdom. Both are valid. That’s how the spiral works. Trust that everything becomes clear when you are ready to receive the message. Tips for Interpreting Your Cards If a difficult or "negative" card shows up in the New Moon or Waxing position, consider it something you are actively healing or working to release. If a joyful or "positive" card shows up in the Waning phase, ask: What resistance am I ready to let go of so I can fully receive this? Let the images, numbers, and symbols speak. There is no wrong way to receive guidance. This spread isn’t about predicting outcomes. It’s about uncovering what’s happening in your unconscious. The tarot helps reveal what supports you, what challenges you, and what lies beneath the surface. It's a mirror for your growth. Trust the spiral. Trust your timing. Trust yourself. And if you try this spread, let me know in the comments how it feels for you. I’d love to hear what unfolds. Ready to spiral deeper? Download the free Spiral Moon Ritual Starter Workbook and begin aligning your life with the lunar rhythm.

Simple practices to align your intentions and energy with the lunar cycle. We weren't meant to live by deadlines and endless grinding. We were meant to move in cycles. The Moon is our guide. Its rhythm invites us to pause, reflect, set intentions, and release —not just once a year, but again and again, month after month. This practice, which I call the YesSpiral Moonth , is a way to return to yourself every month. This framework is a practical yet magical approach to aligning your energy, goals, and personal growth with the moon's rhythm. You choose how intuitive or structured you want your relationship to the moon to be. What matters most is that you show up open and ready to receive the messages that come through. Ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate. When practiced with focus and intention, even a simple act—like lighting a candle or taking a deep breath—can help you realign with your goals and your growth. This practice moves with the Moon. Each phase invites in a different focus: setting intentions, taking action, reflecting and celebrating, and releasing to make space for what’s next. In the steps that follow, you’ll create a simple ritual for each moon phase—New, Waxing, Full, and Waning. This practice brings depth to your journaling, clarity to your intentions, and rhythm to your month. You can use it alongside your lunar workbook or as a guide to create your own ritual flow. Step 1: Prepare Your Sacred Space Your ritual begins the moment you say yes to it. Create a space that feels sacred, calming, and fully yours. Cleanse the energy using cedar, lavender, rose, sage, copal, Florida Water, or a hydrosol. Light a candle to signal your beginning. Take 3 deep, intentional breaths — one breath to arrive, one breath to be here now, and another to open to what's next. Gather any tools that support your intentions—tarot cards, crystals, herbs, oils, or symbols. Step 2: Ground, Center, and Call the Direction After preparing your space, you can choose to deepen your connection by calling in the Directions. This ancient practice helps you center yourself not just in body, but in the greater web of life. Stand or sit facing the direction you're calling. Feel the energy shift as you turn and honor each element and its gifts. Take a deep breath before and after each direction. Spirits of the East: I welcome clarity, vision, and the breath of new beginnings. Spirits of the South: I welcome passion, courage, and the fire of bold action. Spirits of the West: I welcome feeling, healing, and the flow of deep intuition. Spirits of the North: I welcome wisdom, structure, and the roots of steady growth. Spirits of the Center: I welcome balance, unity, and the spirit that connects all things. Expansion Exercise: Deepen Your Connection with the Directions After you call each direction, pause and add your own words, prayers, or reflections. You can expand the call by answering: East (Air):  What new vision am I inviting in? South (Fire):  Where am I ready to take bold, courageous action? West (Water):  What emotions or healing need space to flow? North (Earth):  What wisdom or structure will support my growth? Center (Spirit):  How can I root into unity and balance? Step 3: Moon Rituals — Align with the Moon’s Rhythm Each phase of the Moon offers a different invitation. Let your ritual evolve with the cycle: 🌑 New Moon: Set Intentions with Candle Magic Light a candle to begin. Write 1–3 clear, positive intentions. Visualize them taking root and growing. New Moon Affirmation Prompt: This (zodiac sign) moonth, I commit to (action), remembering that (wisdom from journaling). When ready, say: I light this candle to welcome new beginnings.I plant my intentional seeds and trust they will grow with time and care. Speak your completed New Moon Affirmation aloud. When ready, gently extinguish your candle, sealing your intentions for the moonth ahead. Finish with Blessed be. 🌓 Waxing Moon: Take Aligned Action Light a candle to begin. Choose one intention and shape it into a SMART goal. Take one small, focused step forward. When ready, say: I light this candle to ignite the flame of growth.I trust my actions are guided.I focus my energy on building what matters most. When ready, gently extinguish your candle, sealing your focus for the moonth ahead. 🌕 Full Moon: Celebrate, Reflect, and Forgive Light a candle to begin. Pull 4 tarot cards to reflect: Blessing:  What gifts are manifesting now? Celebration:  What accomplishment, growth, or truth deserves recognition? Forgiveness:  What am I ready to forgive within myself or others? Lesson:  What deeper understanding has come through this cycle? Full Moon Affirmation Prompt: At this Full Moon in (sign), I celebrate (accomplishment or growth), forgive (what I'm releasing), and honor (the lesson I'm carrying forward). When ready, say: I light this candle to honor the blessings I have received. I celebrate who I am becoming. I forgive what no longer serves me.I welcome peace and clarity into this cycle. I move forward lighter, wiser, and ready for what’s next. Speak your completed Full Moon Affirmation aloud. When ready, gently extinguish your candle, sealing your reflections and growth for the moonth ahead. 🌗 Waning Moon: Reflect and Release Light a candle to begin. Revisit your intentions and notes. Make a list of what no longer resonates or is in alignment. Symbolically release it — burn it (safely), bury it, or let it go through a chosen ritual. When ready, say: I light this candle to clear what no longer belongs.With gratitude, I release and make room for what’s to come. When you’re ready, gently extinguish your candle, sealing your clearing for the cycle ahead. Step 4: Journal + Track Your Progress Use your journal or planner to track the shifts you feel throughout the cycle: Revisit your intentions. Reflect on your energy. Track Moon transits through your chart. This practice helps you recognize patterns, deepen your awareness, and refine your process over time. Step 5: Revisit + Realign Lunar living is cyclical, not linear.As the weeks unfold, check in with your intentions: Are they still aligned? What are you learning? What’s ready to evolve? Let this practice spiral with you, one moonth and one cycle at a time. May you spiral into synchronicity as your intentions take root, your actions flow with purpose, and your spirit gives you the courage to grow, change, and begin again.

Eight Paths to Nurture the Whole Self Maintaining health is top of mind to many but what does being healthy even mean? Social media will lead you to believe it is about eating kale, sipping on smoothies, and practicing goat yoga but health and wellness runs much deeper than that. The paper Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life by Stowen says that wellness is a holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit. Wellness encompasses eight interdependent dimensions: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, vocational, and environmental. In the sections below, you’ll get a glimpse into each of the eight dimensions of wellness — and simple reflection questions to start tuning into where you may want to focus next. For a deeper journey through all eight, be sure to grab the free worksheet at the end of this post. What are the Eight Dimensions of Wellness? 1. Physical Wellness The health and longevity of the human body can be increased with physical exercise. It is also important to factor in sleep, hygiene, and a healthy diet. Also, remember your water, it prevents dehydration which causes cloudy thinking, mood swings, and constipation. Journaling prompt: What does my body need more of —and less of—right now to feel energized, supported, and strong? (Hint: Think sleep, nourishment, movement, or rest.) 2. Emotional Wellness The ability to recognize, identify and define emotions and their triggers. One way to achieve this is to practice self-awareness by noticing how we feel and naming it. Another is to practice adaptability when a change cycles into our lives. Also, remember to have compassion for yourself by setting time for a long shower (or bath) journaling (with tarot), or meditating. Journaling prompt: How do I manage stress and emotions? What practices support my well-being? 3. Social Wellness The network of family, friends, and acquaintances that provide meaningful connections. Spending time with people you love creates a support system that endures life’s ups and downs. However, during the pandemic it is important consider CDC guidelines of preventing the spread of COVID and it can be done if safety is considered. Keep the gathering small, practice social distancing, wear a mask, wash hands, and stay home if you are unwell. If staying home is for you, how about writing thoughtful letters and or cards to your friends and family? 🌟 Want to explore all eight dimensions with deeper reflection prompts? Download the Dimensions of Wellness Self-Reflection Worksheet  and start weaving your personalized path to holistic balance. 4. Intellectual Wellness The stimulation of the intellect to cognitively engage. Check out online courses on topics you find interesting, attend your local community meetings online, start journaling and studying. 5. Spiritual Wellness The devotion of time to connecting spiritually to feel grounded. This includes but is not limited to religion, it is more about one’s sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in life. 6. Financial Wellness Stability of income to manage savings, expenses, and debts. How much money is earned plays a role but the most important aspect is managing income to live within means by avoiding: overspending, hoarding, excessive frugality and focusing on building an emergency fund, saving for the future, and creating a budget. 7. Vocational Wellness Satisfaction and fulfillment from work that is meaningful. Feeling happy about work comes from feeling supported, respected, accomplished while growing and developing professionally. 8. Environmental Wellness Appreciation of the Earth’s natural resources and immersion and experience with nature. Having a reciprocal relationship with the environment strengthens local and global communities. This can be achieved by keeping your space clutter free, producing less waste (cut down on disposable items), cutting back on motorized transport, every small step adds up for large impact. 🌿 Building a balanced life doesn't happen all at once — it grows day by day, choice by choice, dimension by dimension. If you're ready to weave deeper wellness into your daily life, I've created a free Dimensions of Wellness Self-Reflection Worksheet  to help you get started. 🌙 [ Download your free worksheet here ]  and take your first step toward nurturing the whole, beautiful, evolving you. Updated August 2024 Updated April 2025

I am one of those people that loves when things are organized and in order. I especially love charts, spreadsheets, and most recently Kanban boards. When I started to learn Astrology and Tarot together I created a spreadsheet to make sense of it along with the first iteration of what I'm referring to as the YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel, you can read about that here . Over time I have packed the wheel with six layers information. I suspect just looking at the wheel above can cause a bit of panic or make you want to take out your magnifying glass or just stop reading right here. However, this blog post is intended to acquaint with the YesSpiral Tarot and Astrology Wheel. Once you get to know it, you will think it is easy to use. I like to print one out and chart where the tarot cards from my readings fall for additional information, to find patterns, and sometimes even for timing. I include a wheel in each of the The New Moon, Tarot, and Astrology Workbooks . I use it to chart the moon's whereabouts on the wheel as it transits the zodiac and changes phases every new moon cycle. The complete YesSpiral Astrology and Tarot Wheel pictured above charts the Solstices and Equinoxes, the four seasons, 78 tarot cards, 12 zodiac signs, 10 planets, four elements, and three modalities. I'll break it down below so you can get to know its six layers one layer at a time in three parts. This way the information is easier to comprehend and retain. In this post I'll go over layer 1, The 12 zodiac signs and layer 2, Astrology Elements and their Tarot correspondents. In part 2 I'll go over layer 3, Decans and Planetary Sub-rulers and layer 4, Major Arcana Cards: Zodiac Signs and Planetary Rulers. In part 3 I'll review layer 5, Planetary Rulers and lastly layer 6, The Seasons, Aces, and Pages. Astrology and Tarot Wheel The 12 Zodiac Signs Astrology and Tarot Wheel layer 1 The first layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel, has the 12 houses, 12 zodiac signs, and the corresponding glyphs. It also, lists the element and the modality for each house. The elements, are Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. The elements repeat three times around the Wheel. The modalities are Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable and they repeat four times around the wheel. More on the elements and modalities in the second layer. For now, let me introduce to the twelve signs of the zodiac and their corresponding houses. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the leader of the pack. Its energy is decisive, initiatory, and assertive. Aries corresponds to the first house of the self, physical appearance and individuality. Taurus is calm, measured, and persistent. The energy is reserved, grounded, and resistant to change. Taurus corresponds to the second house of finances, possessions, and personal resources. Gemini is light, playful, and easily bored. The energy is curious with a passion about learning and making soci al connections. Gemini corresponds to the third house of Cancer is subtle, sensitive, nurturing. The energy is tenacious, intuitive, and empathetic. Cancer corresponds to the fourth house of family, home, traditions, and roots. Leo is charismatic, bold, bright, and fun. The energy is extroverted, courageous, visionary and generous. Leo corresponds to the fifth house of creative self-expression, romance, children, and entertainment. Virgo is efficient, practical, and acts with discrimination. The energy is focused, productive, organized, and clean. Virgo corresponds to the sixth house of day to day work, care of the body, self-discipline, and analytical introspection. Libra is balanced, outgoing, sociable, and diplomatic. The energy is harmonious, tactful, elegant and objective. Libra corresponds to the seventh house of romantic and business partnerships, small group relationships, and legal contracts. Scorpio is complex, intense and concerned with transformation. The energy is resilient, passionate, investigative and deeply intuitive. Scorpio corresponds to the eight house of intense unions, sex, transformation, death and rebirth. Sagittarius is optimistic, forward looking, and philosophical. The energy is sociable, restless, and adventurous. Sagittarius corresponds to the ninth house expansion and awareness, spiritual tendencies, ethics and morals. Capricorn is focused and hardworking for professional success. The energy is self-reliant, responsible, and pragmatic. Capricorn corresponds to the tenth house of career and public life, authority figures, and achievements. Aquarius is independent and social. The energy is humanitarian, idealistic, and unconventional. Aquarius corresponds to the eleventh house of group involvements, clubs, organizations, hopes and aspirations. Pisces closes out the zodiac as the last sign. It is artistic, imaginative, and intuitive. The energy is enchanting, artistic, and compassionate. Pisces corresponds to the the twelfth house of karma, unfinished business, inner peace and introspection. Astrology and Tarot Wheel - Elements and Tarot correspondents The Second layer in the Astrology and Tarot Wheel includes the tarot elemental correspondences along with the corresponding minor arcana cards represented by numbers 2 - 10 and the tarot suit. The Four Elements Fire corresponds with Wands and has to do with inspiration, taking action, creativity, identity, and personal will - color coded in Red - Aries | Leo | Sagittarius Earth corresponds with Pentacles and has to do with values, practicality, manifestation, stability, material possessions, money, and the physical body - color coded in Green - Taurus | Virgo | Capricorn Air corresponds with Swords and has to do with words, thoughts, intellect, communication, and logic - color coded in Purple - Gemini | Libra | Aquarius Water corresponds with Cups and has to do with emotions, feelings, imagination, spirituality, healing, mysticism - color coded in Blue - Cancer | Scorpio | Pisces Minor Arcana Cards and Modality The second layer also includes the minor arcana cards associated with each modality. The modalities are connected to the seasons. The Three Modalities Cardinal represents the initiation process into a new season. The energy is active, quick, ambitious, and enthusiastic. It corresponds with minor arcana cards 2, 3, 4 and zodiac signs: Aries | Cancer | Libra | Capricorn Fixed represents the stabilizing energy of the season. The energy is steady, persistent, stable, determined, and self-reliant. It corresponds with minor arcana cards 5, 6, 7 and zodiac signs: Taurus | Leo | Scorpio | Aquarius Mutable represents the adaptable energy of the season when one converts to the next. The energy is flexible, changeable, versatile, resourceful, and go with the flow. It corresponds with minor arcana cards 8, 9, 10 and zodiac signs: Gemini | Virgo | Sagittarius | Pisces Do you know what is your Sun sign? Moon Sign? Ascendent? If not, its easy, all you need is your date of birth, place of birth, and time of birth and click here to find out. Next up, in part 2 I'll go over layer 3, Decans and Planetary Sub-rulers and layer 4, Major Arcana Cards: Zodiac Signs and Planetary Rulers.

Balance What You Feel, Align How You Relate The Libra Full Moon is your invitation to explore where beauty lives in your life—not just on your altar, your closet, or your walls, but in your relationships, your decisions, and your self-talk. Beauty as balance. Balance as a blessing. The full moon is a cosmic invitation to pause, reflect, and return to center. The moon at its brightest phase of the lunar cycle, revealing what has ripened and what wants be rebalanced. Libra, the sign of the scales, asks us to align with grace, not perfection; with harmony, not people-pleasing. Libra Libra is the sign of beauty, balance, and relationships. It brings a natural desire for peace and harmony in how we connect and communicate. Libra energy sees clearly, speaks kindly, and looks for fairness. It encourages us to show up with honesty and care. This Full Moon invites us to work together, stay true to ourselves, and bring beauty into our lives through small, mindful choices. Libra Moon Vibe The moon in Libra vibe is focused on aesthetics. It inspires us to bring beauty, fairness, and balance to our lives and situations. Form, review, & renew friendships and partnerships. Reach out and pitch an idea that requires people skills and open minds. Have a party. Make design decisions, go shopping, redecorate. Get a new haircut. Put together a new outfit with old clothes. Libra Full Moon - Reconnect & Rekindle As a cardinal air sign, Libra initiates social and intellectual connections. One of its superpowers is the graceful art of reconnection. This Full Moon is a potent time to reach out to someone you've drifted from. Call, write, or send a voice note—not out of obligation, but from a place of genuine resonance. Reflect: Who has been on your heart lately? Who brings out your best self? Reach out with warmth, without expectations. Even a small act of connection can ripple out into meaningful renewal in your relationship. Libra Full Moon Tarot Spread - Balanced Relationships Use this spread to come back to your center and invite more harmony, beauty, and connection into your life. It offers a chance to check in with yourself and see things more clearly. You'll get insight into what needs attention, what feels good, and where small changes can bring more balance. Think of this spread as a mirror—showing you how you're showing up, where you're growing, and how you can stay aligned with what truly matters. Path  — What truth is rising to the surface about my relationships right now? Posture  — What kind of energy or mindset will help me feel more balanced? Practice  — What easy daily habit can help me feel more grounded and steady? Lay these cards in a triangle: Path at the top, Practice and Posture at the bottom corners. Breathe into the image they create together. Tip: Journal on each card. Ask: Where am I leaning too far in one direction? Where can I soften without losing strength? Full Moon Ritual - Charge your Spiritual Tools The light of the Full Moon amplifies whatever it touches. This is a potent time to cleanse and charge your sacred tools. Cleanse  your crystals, tarot decks, rosaries, and other sacred items with sacred smoke from herbs native to your land (e.g., cedar, mugwort, rose). Place them under the moonlight  or near a window overnight. For each tool, say: “ May this Full Moon's light bless and energize this tool so it supports my highest good. Blessed be. ” In the morning, offer a prayer of gratitude to the moon and to your tools. Reflect & Release If you've set intentions during a past Libra New Moon, this is the time to revisit them. Ask yourself: Have any come to fruition? Do they still feel aligned? What needs to be released in order to create space for balance? Let go with love. Use fire, breath, or water as your element of release. Libra Spiral into Synchronicity Libra teaches that alignment is an art—and under this Full Moon, we become artists of our own lives. May your path be graceful, your practice intentional, and your posture rooted in truth. Updated 03/25/24 Updated 04/10/25

The traditional keywords for the tarot card, 7 of cups are imagination, fantasies, dreams, and choices. When I was first studied this card, I was curious, what do the contents of the seven of cups symbolize? In the book Tarot and Astrology , Enhance your readings with the wisdom of the zodiac, Corrine Kenner correlates the contents in the seven cups with the seven ancient planets, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The seven planets also correspond to seven Major Arcana cards and 12 zodiac signs. In Astrology, the Seven of Cups falls under the third decan of Scorpio, November 13 - 22. It is known as the Lord of Illusionary Success and it's sub-ruler is Venus . Which cup would you pick if you had to choose one to lead you in a new direction in life? The traditional meaning, along with the planetary correspondences, of the seven of cups is an indication to dream up a new direction to take in life. For example, in 2019, I consciously chose the Death Card as my Scorpio New Moon Card . At the time, I wanted a major change to occur in my life. I chose the Death card which symbolizes change and transformation to keep me focused on my desire for change. If at the time, I had used the seven of cups as a significator card , I would have chosen cup number 4, the castle, which represents The Tower, the planetary ruler of Aries and (in ancient astrology) Scorpio. The Trump aka Major Arcana card of Scorpio is Death. What do the contents of the seven of cups symbolize? The seven cups in the VII of Cups card correspond to seven planets, as well as their corresponding Major Arcana cards. Venus — head, The Empress - Taurus and Libra The Moon — veiled person, The High Priestess - Cancer Mercury — snake, aka the ouroboros, symbolic of the lemniscate, The Magician - Gemini and Virgo Mars —castle, The Tower - Aries and Scorpio Jupiter — collection of jewels, The Wheel of Fortune - Sagittarius and Pisces Saturn — wreath, The World - Capricorn and Aquarius The Sun — winged dragon, symbol of fire and strength, Strength - Leo I wrote about the correspondences of all the tarot cards in a three part blog series called Astrology and Tarot Wheel. It will answer many questions you may have. Find it linked to this post. If you still have questions please do comment below, I would love to help. In the meantime, download your own PDF version of the Astrology and Tarot Wheel to use as a quick reference as to where the all the tarot cards fall on the astrological wheel.

Combining Tarot, the Moon, and Astrology for clarity, direction, and trusting my intuition. The Spring season officially started on the equinox on March 20th along with the start of the astrological new year when the Sun entered Aries. The sun is now shining brighter, warmer, and longer each day. The cold air is turning warm, the daffodils have started blooming, and soon the trees will begin budding with flowers and leaves. Imagining The Moonth at the cusp of Spring 2020 Spring cleaning is always at the forefront of my mind during this time of year. But what if, instead of cleaning my home, I spent a year on a life cleaning journey? What do I keep? Discard? What routines would I implement? Devotion to Myself? Many people devote themselves to their families, religion, work, sports, friends, etc but I wonder how about devoting myself to living my best life? Can you imagine what a best life looks like? What does it cover? How does it make you feel? What things will grab your attention? For about a decade I've devoted myself to all different kinds of personal development and spiritual practices (bachelors degree, professional licenses, yoga teacher training, tarot, shamanism, ) to determine which one will lead me to live my best life. I call them yes spirals because it involves saying yes to something outside my comfort zone. From my experience, I've found that there isn't a specific "thing" that completes or fulfills me. It wasn't like I got my bachelor's degree and though I'm complete now. My personal development journey is over. In fact, the opposite happened, I wanted even more. Life Design? I have all kinds of things going on, I'm sure you do too: home, family, friends, career, passion projects, creativity, rest & relaxation, etc, etc. How then, can one practice cover and nourish it all? Simply put, It can't. Which is why I love to mix, match, and combine different practices to suit my needs. I'm devoted to combining practices, ideas, philosophies to create something new, comprehensive, and authentic to help me live a life I'm happy to life. Tarot, The Moon, & Astrology The Moon, Tarot, Astrology, and Herbalism Books At this point I'm combining Tarot, the Moon, and Astrology; with a little herbalism thrown in here and there. I started with Tarot and that lead me to the Moon which incorporates Astrology. Together, this trifecta of tools has created a magical practice where I can use the attributes of astrology, the phases and cycles of the moon, along with tarot for clarity, direction, and trusting my intuition. How to work with the Moon The moon starts a new cycle in a different zodiac sign each month. I work with the phases of each moon cycle to initiate, persevere, manifest, and release. I tap into the astrological perspective by focusing on the rulerships of each sign. If you look at all 12 signs you will notice they cover all aspects of life. If you start with Aries, you focus on yourself, Taurus goes into your money and values, Gemini is about communication and building networks of understanding. Every sign builds upon the last until all aspects of life covered and you reach hope and imagining more for yourself in Pisces. I also incorporate tarot in my [Moon]thly practice to help me with clarity, direction, and decision making. The side effects of focusing on designing your life is that you will sleep better, reduce stress, anxiety, and create an upward spiral that will lead you to love your life as it unfolds. *See linked upward spirals blog post. A Year with the Moon , Tarot, & Astrology The image below shows the four seasons, twelve months, twelve signs with their rulerships. I added the Tarot Aces which correspond to the gift of the seasons. Aries: Authenticity Libra: Collaboration Taurus Values Scorpio: Transformation Gemini: Communication Sagittarius: Optimism Cancer: Confidence Capricorn: Ambition Leo: Courage Aquarius: Innovation Virgo Determination Pisces: Imagination One Year, Four Seasons, 12 Months, 78 Tarot cards The new cycle of this offering starts this Spring with Aries (the start of the astrological new year). It taps into Aries' initiatory (cardinal) new beginnings energy, grounding it with the values driven (fixed) spirit of Taurus, and rounding it out with the adaptable (mutable) communicative power of Gemini. The initiatory, grounding, and adaptable cycle begins anew in the Summer, Autumn, and Winter Seasons.

The Moon starts a new cycle in Aries. The focus areas are New Beginnings, Personal Brand, and Leadership. The time of the new moon is when the Sun and Moon meet at the same sign and ask us to take initiating actions such as planting seeds of intention. As the moon waxes (grows) so will your intention. Each NEW MOON offers an opportunity to take charge of our lives by tapping into the potent power in the cosmos to solidify our intentions, goals, and wishes in reality.  Aries Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and begins the astrological new year with its fresh, bold and assertive energy. Aries embodies qualities of leadership, independence, and courage. Aries is ruled by the element of fire. The type of fire that ignites our personal will, creativity, and optimism. Aries is driven by a strong sense of self and a desire for independence. They take assertive action towards their goals and aspirations. Aries has a sense of urgency—an urgency to focus, to get started on things, and to set boundaries. The influence of Aries compels you to seize the moment, to take risks, and to embrace challenges head-on. When working with Aries energy be assertive and headstrong. Break free from self imposed constraints and take the first step towards a new path in life with courage and determination. Aries Moon Mood During the Aries New Moon or any moon phase, the mood is energized, direct, independent and rebellious. It may influence us to be spontaneous and enthusiastic. Consider working in short intense bursts rather than long periods of concentration. Launch a project or initiate an action on your to do list.  Express independent and authentic thoughts and ideas. Be clear and to the point. Cut to the chase. Clear the air. Demolish narratives and structures that hinder your progress. Set healthy boundaries.  Prepare space for a garden in your back/front yard or window sill. What are the Aries Tarot Cards? Aries The Emperor Aries the leader of the zodiac, personified by the Emperor in tarot. The emperor is fearless, confident, courageous, and a visionary leader. He rules with logic and reason making him willful, stubborn, and inflexible. Aries marks the first month of spring and the first sign of the astrological year. It rules the first astrological house concerned with our personality, physical appearance, and individuality. Mars The Tower Mars is the warrior planet of assertiveness and self-dense. It is associated with confidence and power. It symbolizes stamina and strength. The Tower is about intensity, potency, and drive. In a tarot reading the Tower symbolizes dramatic change, destruction, release, enlightenment, and inspiration. Cardinal Fire The Queen of Wands All the Queens in tarot embody cardinal's initiating energy. Queens also combine water energy (emotional & imaginative) with the energy of their suit: Fire (creativity & actions). The Queen of Wands is creative and passionate. She initiates change in bold and brave ways. She takes direct and assertive action. Aries Cardinal Fire Tarot Cards Two of Wands - Lord of Dominion - Choice of Initiative Three of Wands - Lord of Established Strength - Embracing expansion Four of Wands - Lord of Perfected Work - Harmonious celebration Aries Focus Areas Use the list below to set your Aries influenced intentions, goals, and wishes. However, feel free to set intentions around whatever you wish. It is best to keep your list to 10 or less. New Beginnings: Initiative, First Step, Action Prioritizing Self: Survival, Instincts, Assertiveness Authenticity: Honesty, Impulsiveness, Integrity Self Discovery: Taking Risks, Competition, Curiosity Independence: Self-Direction, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency Warrior Nature: Courage, Leadership, Strength, Boldness Self Absorption: Selfishness, Vanity, Anger, Impatience Aries New Moon Tarot Spread Pisces uses the wisdom gained from traveling through the previous 11 zodiac signs to imagine a new future. What is the intentional seed of the Aries Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the waxing moon? What do you celebrate/forgive at the full moon? What do you release at the waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in? (Use this card for your next New Moon Tarot Spread). Pro Tip: Take a picture of your spread and notes to keep on your phone for quick reference throughout the moonth. I like to keep mine on my lock screen. Share your spread on instagram with the hashtag #moonthlyspread so I can see it :) Even better if you start a journal to keep your spiral new moon notes in one place. Use a regular notebook or journal along with the YesSpiral Blog and Newsletter as a guide. Or get yourself a copy of the YesSpiral New Moon Intention Journal - availabe on Amazon.

April 1st - June 28th Spring is the season of awakening and rebirth. This is an optimal time to direct our energy towards personal development and growth. This can be new endeavors that are aligned with our authenticity, being practical and persevering, while creating networks of friends and acquaintances to join us on our journey. The spring season starts off the astrological year. Spring is represented by the Air Element. It is symbolized by the sky, wind, birds, and mountaintops. It is associated with the mind, the intellect, communication and divination. In tarot, air energy corresponds to the suit of swords. In the phases of the moon it represents the new and crescent moon. Air also represents the direction of the east, the dawn, and childhood. In this post I'll go over the zodiac signs, element, and corresponding tarot cards associated with spring. Each zodiac sign has six tarot cards directly associated with it. If you take a look at the astrology and tarot wheel you will find all 78 tarot cards. However six of the cards sit outside of the wheel. Do you know which cards sit outside the wheel representing seasonal and elemental energy? The Aces and The Pages The Aces represent the seasons and the Pages represent the elemental energy of the season. The Aces and the Pages sit outside of the Astrology and Tarot Wheel. The Power of Air Ace of Swords The Ace of Swords is known as the The Power of Air. In tarot, the Ace of Swords corresponds to the energy of Spring. The Aces represent the potential of the suit. It contains the instructions for the development, growth, and progression of the entire cycle of the suit. Spring is the season of awakening rebirth represented by the Air element. It is symbolized by the sky, wind, birds, and mountaintops. It is associated with the mind, the intellect, communication and divination. In tarot, air energy corresponds to the suit of swords. In the moon it represents the new and crescent moon. Air also represents the direction of the east, the dawn, and childhood. Personification of Air Page of Swords Air signs include: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius The Page of Swords is known as the Personification of Air. The page of swords connects the suit of swords to the mental realms of communication, thought, and rationality. They insert a sense of childlike wonder and curiosity to life situations. Spring Zodiac Signs include: Aries Fire | Wands Cardinal | Initates New endeavors aligned with our authenticity. Aries The Emperor Aries the leader of the zodiac, personified by the Emperor in tarot. The Emperor is fearless, confident, courageous, and a visionary leader. He rules with logic and reason making him willful, stubborn, and inflexible. Aries marks the first month of spring and the first sign of the astrological year. It rules the first astrological house concerned with our personality, physical appearance, and individuality. It is a fire sign and about taking action and being passionate about important causes. The energy is cardinal tied to initiating new beginnings. Taurus The Hierophant Taurus Earth | Pentacles Fixed | Stabilizes Practical, Reliable, and Persevering. Taurus is the second sign in the zodiac personified by The Hierophant. The Hierophant is the card of time honored values, traditions, and beliefs. He is an authority in matters of faith and divine wisdom. Taurus is the sign of stability and resources. Taurus rules the second astrological house concerned with money, personal resources, and values. It is an earth sign symbolized by physical energy that is practical, reliable, and persevering. The energy is Fixed meaning it stabilizes and has the endurance to see endeavors to their completion. Together Taurus and The Hierophant are committed to structure, long standing rituals, and comfort for personal growth and development. Gemini The Lovers Gemini Air | Swords Mutable | Flexible Creates networks of friends and acquaintances. Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac embodied by The Lovers. The Lovers represent the duality of two individuals working together. They are twin souls with a wide range of interests and ideas to share and compare with one another. Gemini rules the third astrological house concerned with routines, communications, and acquaintances. Gemini is an air sign symbolized by the mental realms of thoughts, logic, and intellect. The energy is mutable making it adaptable and willing to change in the name of being flexible. In Tarot the Lovers represents choice, interdependence, mental harmony, attraction, a relationship or partnership. The next season is Summer! Coming up on June 28th 2022. The zodiac signs associated with Summer are Cancer, Leo, Virgo.