Summer solstice is the official start of the summer season and the longest day of the year. It is also the start of Cancer season. For a few days the sun rises before 5:30am ET and sets around 8:30pm ET. We get approximately 15 hours of sunlight! At Summer Solstice fires are lit to symbolize the sun, life, and fertility. It is a time to bring in more light, love, and laughter. In nature the plants are blossoming with flowers. Moving forward the days are going into their descent into darkness. Culminating at winter solstice December 21st. For me the descent into autumn is subtle and I hardly notice it until after the equinox in September. At that point the days and the nights will be of equal length. Summer Zodiac Signs and Tarot In the meantime, let's take a look at the zodiac signs and element associated with summer along with the corresponding tarot cards. As background, each zodiac sign has six tarot cards directly associated with it. Have a look at the astrology and tarot wheel to visualize all 78 tarot tarot cards around the astrology wheel. What are the tarot cards associated with Summer? Summer is made up of cardinal-water Cancer and is represented by The Chariot. Fixed-fire Leo is represented by Strength. Mutable-earth Virgo is represented by The Hermit. What do the zodiac signs focus on in Summer? Cancer begins the summer season and has us focusing on our homes, family, and how to put our feelings first. When we go into Leo we will listen to our hearts and do what it asks with courage. Then we round off the season in Virgo with work, responsibility, and discipline. Which tarot cards represent elemental and seasonal energy? 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 Ace of Wands is known as the The Power of Fire. In tarot, the Ace of Wands corresponds to the energy of Summer. In tarot element of fire is represented by wands which symbolizes our identity, actions, personal will, creativity, sexuality, passion, inspiration, and enthusiasm. 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. Fire signs include: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The Page of Wands is known as the Personification of Fire. The page of wands connects the suit of wands to the realm of spirit and creativity. They insert a sense of childlike enthusiasm and a capacity to learn filled with passion for discovery of new things. What are the tarot cards of the Summer Season? Cancer Staying focused on the life path. Cancer takes a leadership role in the areas of home, family, emotional awareness, and nourishment. Cancer represents a need to give and receive emotional warmth and support. The energy of Cancer is sympathetic, psychic, caring, and gentle. Leo Use careful force and practical wisdom to combat challenges. Leos love to gather with others to celebrate and share in their bounty. Leo represents the need to creatively express themselves and be appreciated by others. The energy of Leo is creative, courageous, dignified, and playful. Virgo Retreat from the world on a quest for inner truth. Virgo have a sharp mind that crave working. Virgos represent a need a to analyze, discriminate, and function efficiently. The energy of Virgo is critical, analytical, disciplined, and helpful. Learn more about the zodiac sign Cancer on the New Moon in Cancer, coming up on July 9th 2021. You can also learn a lot more about Cancer in the Cancer New Moon Tarot and Astrology work book, linked below.

The moon is waxing in first quarter phase in Cancer. This is when the moon is between new and full. The time of the waxing moon is a good time to review and nurture your intentions set at the new moon. Look back at your Aries inspired intentions and choose one or two to focus on. Perhaps convert them into goals. Notice what is growing in your life. What in your life (person, place, or thing) will benefit from your attention. Aries Moonth Reminder that we are still under the Aries moonth cycle in which we leave winter behind and jump into SPRING! Aries asks us to develop our personal brand and leadership skills. Use this time to focus on developing your personal brand and honing your leadership skills. Set intentions for the Aries qualities you want to embody, and take action to establish yourself as the leader of your life. Cancer Waxing Moon Now at the second phase of the Aries Moonth - the Cancer waxing moon you are invited to nourish your gut instincts and financial security. Trust your intuition when making decisions, and take steps to strengthen your financial foundation. Cancer Cancer is an Water sign associated with cups in tarot which corresponds with emotions, dreams, imagination, and intuition. Cancer is also Cardinal sign which means it has the capacity to get things started. Cancer takes a leadership role in the areas of home and family. Cancer has a high emotional intelligence, and is empathetic and sensitive. Cancers trust their gut instincts. The archetypes of Cancer are the mother, the healer, the caregiver. When Cancer is on a downward spiral the energy is insecure, fearful, and defensive. What is Tarot Card Associated with Cancer? The tarot card associated with Cancer is The Chariot. It symbolizes an intuitive and resourceful leader. The Chariot goes on a practical quest to protect their personal business and home. Cancer Moon Transit When the moon is in Cancer the mood is tender and guarded. We are drawn to connect with our gentle side and process our emotional inventory. Be warm and considerate. Respect other people's boundaries. Let your boss know you are doing your share of the work. Nurture and reassure friends, family, and co-workers. Feel free to pour out positive feedback for good work. Make your home comfortable and safe. Listen to your gut instincts. Nourish yourself. Take long hot baths. Cancer Waxing Moon Tarot or Oracle Spread What begins to grow as the moon waxes in Cancer? (use card 2 from the Aries New Moon spread) What in your life needs empathy in order to reach a resolution? What do you need to get started on now? What is your gut telling you to do? How can you be more comfortable and safe? I would love to see your tarot spread. Share it on Instagram with the hashtag #moonthlyspread

Which rest combination do you need to wake up revitalized? Each of us should get as much rest as we need to be refreshed and recharged for all the days of the week. But what is rest? And what type of rest do we really need? When I think of rest, I usually think of sleep. Sleep is physical rest which is necessary for our health, growth, and well-being. The symptoms of not getting enough sleep are detrimental to our health. According to Sleep Foundation Org, symptoms of sleep deprivation include: Slowed thinking Reduced attention span Worsened memory Poor decision-making Lack of energy Mood changes "When I am resting because my body is weak, I need to remember that I'm not wasting the day doing nothing. I am doing exactly what I need to do. I'm recovering." - Author Unknown We know physical rest is essential to restore your body and mind. But there are different types of rest which are useful at different times. By understanding the seven different types identified here, you can help yourself to get the right combination of rest to get you energized, alert, and revitalized. What type of rest are you in need of today? Dr Saundra Dalton Smith author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity has come up with seven types of rest. Come explore what each type looks like in practice and how you can make small changes that will lead to a more restful life. 1. Physical Rest Includes sleeping and napping. Six to eight hours of uninterrupted rest per night is the ideal. One thing I like to do to ensure restful sleep is to do my nighttime routine. It includes making a sleepy time herbal blend cup of tea, taking a shower, turning off every light, adjusting the temperature, and putting in my ear plugs. 2. Mental Rest Is about cutting down on multi-tasking. It turns out the brain can only do one thing at a time. We think we are multitasking but in fact we are only changing our attention quickly. Lately, I am working on stopping the multitasking mentality and focusing on doing one thing at a time. Whenever I feel frazzled, I take a deep breath, sometimes I will reach out for my anxiety soother tincture, and focus on what is important and productive. 3. Sensory Rest Make it a point to make time for peace and quiet. Set aside a time to turn off screens and maybe get outside in a natural space, or in a cozy corner to think and journal. It can also be about putting in some ear plugs and closing your eyes for a few moments just to get yourself centered and reset. 4. Creative Rest Take some time to allow yourself to appreciate beauty in nature or near where you live. It can also be experiencing the creativity of others by going to a museum or art gallery. It turns out that doing/making art projects is creative work not creative rest. Creative rest helps to inspire you to be solve problems and challenges with creative and unexpected solutions. 5. Emotional Rest Emotional Rest is about being authentic and accepting your feelings. It takes a lot of energy to express emotions you don't really feel. However, it may not be appropriate to discuss with your clients how bad business is going, or to discuss family issues at a work meeting. If this is happening turn to a trusted friend, family member, or confidant. It that won't work, get yourself a therapist, life coach, or mentor. 6. Spiritual Rest Is about connecting to the sense of meaning and belonging to something greater than yourself. For some, it has to do with religion or faith. For others it is about being or feeling like an integral part of a community, cause, or work culture. Get centered and consider how you are contributing to the bigger picture and that will put your spirit to rest. 7. Social Rest Is about spending quality time with people who nourish and uplift your energy. Take a look around and consider the people you spend time with, if they have expectations or bring you into a negative spiral you may need to take a focused break from them. Seek out the company of family, friends, or even a group you are a part of. You will know you experienced social rest when you feel energized, uplifted, and joyful. Feeling refreshed and recharged is of utmost of importance to our physical and mental health. If you are feeling tired after a long night's sleep make sometime to find the key to your ideal rest combination.

The Full Moon is the climax of the new moon cycle. The moon is at its brightest and shines light on the parts we keep hidden. Sagittarius invites you to celebrate your values and your sense of adventure. What about Sagittarius? Sagittarius is the sign of going on a quest for truth, optimism, and connection to nature. It is about being creative, adventurous, and ethical. In tarot, Temperance represents Sagittarius. Temperance symbolizes the blending of elements to bring out a new way of seeing and doing things. The Moon in Sagittarius When the moon is in Sagittarius the mood is honest, frank, spontaneous, and optimistic. Break up your daily routine with a yoga stretch. Talk to someone with a different perspective. Share a controversial topic on social media to spark conversation. Explore the joys and responsibilities of free speech. The Sagittarius Full Moon This new moon cycle started off in Taurus. Its focus was on managing wealth, personal resources, and traditions. At the Leo waxing moon the focus changed to creativity, self promotion, and fun. Now that the full moon is in Sagittarius our focus turns to long distance travel, freedom, and education. What does freedom mean to you? For me, thinking about Freedom through this Taurus Moonth lens reminds me of the importance of wealth management and personal resources. Without the proper resources traveling and pursing higher education would be a huge challenge. It is one of the reasons why I have a full time corporate job which feels confining at times. But it's what funds my adventures and spiritual growth projects. It's finding the balance between the demands of work and the joys of personal growth that gives me the freedom to pursue what matters most to me. For me,  freedom isn't just about doing whatever I want whenever I want, but about making choices that align with my deeper values (Taurus) and aspirations (Aries). The Sagittarius full moon invites you to celebrate your sense of adventure and freedom. The tools of the time are inspiration and passion. Review Your Sagittarius New Moon Intentions The Sagittarius New Moon was on December 12th 2023. Did you set intentions at the Sagittarius new moon back in December 2023? If you didn't, think about what you were up to in the end of November. If you can't remember (that was six months ago!) go into your calendar or do a search on your phone to see the pictures you took around that time to jog your memory. If you did, go to your notes and review your intentions, goals, or wishes. Have any of them come to fruition? Yes? Great! You are focused on what you want. No? do you still want to work on that? Is it aligned with what you want now? If not, let it go, throw it into the fire. Walking away from things is totally okay. It is one way of getting clear about what we want in our lives. If yes, take a moment to breathe in some fresh energy to your power center and call on the initiating and assertive energy of Aries. Imagine how manifesting those intentions will make you feel. If it feels good, continue working on it. If you feel discomfort then go back and re-word your intention or scrap it. Sagittarius Waxing Moon Spread Revisit your Taurus New Moon Spread and review the intentions you made at the new moon, pick out card number 3 place it in the center as card number one. Shuffle your deck and ask... What peaks as the moon becomes full in Sagittarius? (use card number 3 from Taurus new moon spread) What are you grateful for? What can you do to feel more optimistic? What sparks your creativity? What do you forgive yourself for? Full Moon Ritual Charge your Spiritual Tools The light of the Full Moon amplifies everything with the energy of manifestation. Take out your crystals, rosaries, tarot, and oracle decks (etc) and cleanse them with the scared smoke of sage, cedar, copal or whatever is native to where you live. The important thing is to cleanse with the intention of clearing and neutralizing energies from the tools. To charge your spiritual tools take them outside where they can get the energy of the moon (a window sill will also do). For each spiritual tool state your intention and add something like "I invite the light and manifestation power of this Full Moon to bless and amplify this spiritual tool so it may serve its highest good. Blessed be." In the morning offer a prayer of gratitude to the moon and your spiritual tools for its potent new energies. Taurus Moonth Cycle Review: We are now in at the Sagittarius Full Moon. New Moon in Taurus: Set intentions about values, money, security, and self worth. Waxing Moon in Leo: Nurture your intentions being creative and doing some self -promotion. Full Moon in Sagittarius: Celebrate by seeking adventure, freedom, and wisdom. Waning Moon Pisces: Release resistance to reflection and devotional practices. Next New Moon in Gemini: Develop your social and communication skills. Updated 2024 2023

Harnessing the Power of the Taurus New Moon: A Guide to Manifesting Your Desires The Taurus new moon starts off in stabilizing fixed energy on May 7th. This is a great time to use the focus areas of Taurus to set intentions to get rooted in your values and beliefs. This will help you to persevere in completing the projects started over the last Aries new moon. It will also help with projects long ago abandoned (I have those). We find ourselves having the stamina to get lost in our work until we reach completion. What is Taurus? Taurus is the zodiac sign known as the bull; the energy is determined and even stubborn at times. It is just what we need to slow down and get rooted in our personal resources such as time, money, and home. Taurus is about building a practical and stable life full of comfort, beauty, and security. Taurus also inspires a need to have a balance between the spiritual and material worlds. To develop our beliefs while forming a positive sense of self via our traditions and values. What are the Taurus Symbols? The symbol for Taurus is the Bull. The Bull loves the pleasure of a comfortable environment and is willing to put in the work to get a return on their investment of time and effort. The Taurus glyph represents the bull’s head and horns. The constellation of Taurus is in the form a two-pronged fork, with the center V-shape consisting of the star clusters Hyades and Pleiades along with the bright red Aldebaran. What is the Taurus Personality? Taurus is grounded and harvests the fruits of its labor. The energy is practical, steady, and consistent. Taurus approaches situations with the tools of earth: practicality, patience, and stability. When Taurus is on a downward spiral they can be materialistic, stubborn, and overcautious. The tarot card associated with Taurus is The Hierophant. Taurus, known as the bull is productive, resourceful, and reliable. He is also all about staying true to personal values, beliefs, and traditions. What are the Taurus focus areas? Wealth Management - Financial Planning, Investing, Saving, Ownership, Budgeting, Debt Management Experience - Sensuality, Pleasure, Relaxation, Rooted in Present Moment, Inner Strength Self-Worth - Firm boundaries, Values, Fulfillment, Self-acceptance, Self-awareness Personal Development - Goal Setting, Persistence, Determination, Resilience, Structured Approach Mindful Gratitude - Contentment, Satisfaction, Appreciation, Traditions, Reflection Self-Care - Wellness, Mind-Body Connection, Preventative Care, Holistic Health, Herbalism How to set Taurus Intentions Work with the initiating power of the new moon by setting intentions. For potent results make a list of up to 10 intentions at the exact time of the New Moon up to 72 hours after. Free-write your heart's desires. 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. Come back throughout the year when the moon is transiting through Taurus. reflect, analyze, and refine where your intention stands. I like to keep all my New Moon centered intentions, tarot spreads, and journaling in one place. This helps me to stay organized and efficient. It makes it easy to return to my new moon intentions to reflect, analyze, and refine where I stand. You can too but getting yourself a notebook of any kind and using this blog post as a guide. Or you can also pick up one of my New Moon Intention Setting Journals on sale now. What to do at the Taurus Moon transit? The Taurus moon mood is stubborn, creative, and sensual. Focus on cultivating your earthly (money, possessions, values) resources. Slow down and bring awareness to your surroundings. Get yourself secure, comfortable, and relaxed. Take consistent steps to protect and steadily grow your resources. Follow through on unfinished projects. Get in a steady groove at work. Approach circumstances with patience and determination. Consider your self-worth when negotiating. Taurus 2024 New Moon Cycle Taurus New Moon Tarot Spread I like use a tarot spread as a framework to keep me on track to manifesting my intentions and goals. Each of the five cards in the spread below corresponds to the phases described above. I refer to this spread on a weekly basis and it helps me to reflect, refine, reevaluate and reinforce my intentions so they may manifest in my physical reality. What is the intentional seed of the Taurus Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Leo waxing moon? What do you celebrate and or forgive at the Sagittarius full moon? What do you release at the Pisces waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Gemini? (Use this card as card #1 for the next new moon cycle). A previous blog post on this topic covers the Tarot Cards associated with Taurus. You can find it linked to this post. I also linked a post on Taurus being the Hierophant in tarot. Updated 05/2024

The Taurus waxing moon invites you to nourish your personal resources, finances, and traditions. The tools of the time are practicality and tradition. Taurus is grounded and harvests the fruits of its labor. The energy is practical, steady, and consistent. Taurus approaches situations with the tools of earth: practicality, patience, and stability. The symbol for Taurus is the Bull. The Bull loves the pleasure of a comfortable environment and is willing to put in the work to get a return on their investment of time and effort. The Taurus glyph represents the bull’s head and horns. Taurus inspires a collective need to be productive, resourceful, and stable. When Taurus is on a downward spiral the energy is materialistic, stubborn, and overcautious. What is the Taurus Tarot Card? In tarot, Taurus is represented by The Hierophant. It symbolizes traditions and beliefs. The Hierophant creates practical traditions that drive our spirituality. Aquarius (new moon) and Taurus (waxing moon) invite you to nourish finances and personal resources. Consider how you earn your income. Does it vibe with your values and beliefs? If so, find innovative ways to progress. If not, start looking for something that is aligned with your values. What is the mood of the Taurus moon? When the moon is in Taurus the mood is stubborn, creative, and sensual. Cultivate your earthly (money, possessions, values) resources. Slow down and become more aware. Get yourself comfortable, secure, and relaxed. Take steps to protect and grow your resources. Follow through on projects recently started. Taurus Waxing Moon The time of the waxing moon is a good time to start thinking about what you want to manifest. Did you make resolutions or set intentions at the start of 2024? Yes? great! Root yourself into it. No? Fine! You can start now. It is never too late to plant seeds of your goals and aspirations. How does the Taurus waxing moon influence the meaning to your waxing moon card? (from the new Aquarius New Moon Tarot spread) What does it have to say to you one week later? Journal Questions for Taurus Waxing Moon What helps me feel grounded and centered? What am I willing to face and resolve so I can move forward? Am I using all the resources available to help me reach my goals? What boundaries do I need to set in order to bloom more fully? Next up is the full moon in Virgo on February 24th. Updated 2024 Updated 2023

The moon is full in the sign of Virgo The Full Moon is the climax of the moonthly cycle. The moon is at its brightest and shines light on the deepest parts of ourselves we can't see or choose to suppress. Use this time to look around and celebrate your accomplishments and resources. Yes, you have many accomplishments and resources! The Virgo moon focuses our attention so we may analyze the situation and problem solve. Virgo is an earth sign meaning it is analytical, practical, and efficient. Virgo's energy is also mutable which means it is adaptable and up for change. Virgo is a determined and practical sign. It is about work, duty, responsibility, and routines. In tarot, Virgo is represented by The Hermit. It symbolizes leadership by example, introspection, and practicality. It is about a desire to teach and help people. Virgo Moon Vibes When the moon is in Virgo the mood is analytical, critical, and organized. Schedule time to work out and eat well. Assess the details, sort what to keep and what to discard. Deal with paperwork, mechanics, delicate crafts, or anything where precision is key. Virgo Full Moon The Virgo full moon invites you to celebrate your routines, responsibility, and productivity. Consider the things you do on autopilot. There are many things that get done and don't even feel like chores. They help you to stay clean, organized, and in a meditative state. For me, it's brushing my teeth, making my bed, taking a shower. What are yours? Review Intentions Did you set intentions on the Virgo new moon back in September? If you did, go to your notes and review your intentions, goals, wishes. Have any of them come to fruition? Yes? Great! You are focused on what you want. No? do you still want to work on that? Is it aligned with what you want now? If not, let it go, throw it into the fire. If yes, tap into the Pisces energy (water: feelings and emotions) and meditate so you may determine how you feel about the situation. You can also analyze any emotions that come up to determine which way to go. Revisit your New Moon Tarot Spread Moonthly Spread revisited Revisit your Aquarius New Moon Spread and review the intentions you made during the new moon. For prompt 1, use card number 3 from Aquarius new moon spread (for the rest of the spread shuffle your deck ) What do you celebrate or forgive as the moon becomes full in Virgo? Where can you focus your attention for desirable results? How have you adapted and changed for the better? What is no longer aligned with what you want now? What can you cut away so there is more room for growth? Full Moon Ritual Charge your Spiritual Tools The light of the Full Moon amplifies everything with the energy of manifestation. Take out your crystals, rosaries, tarot, and oracle decks (etc) and cleanse them with the scared smoke of sage, cedar, copal or whatever is native to where you live. The important thing is cleanse with the intention of clearing and neutralizing energies from the tools. To charge your spiritual tools take them outside where they can get the energy of the moon (a window sill will also do). For each spiritual tool state your intention and add something like "I invite the light and manifestation power of this Full Moon to bless and amplify this spiritual tool so it may serve its highest good. Blessed be." In the morning offer a prayer of gratitude to the moon and your spiritual tools for its potent new energies. Next up is the Waning Moon in Sagittarius on March 3rd, 2024. Updated 02/2024 Updated 03/2023

The Sagittarius waning moon invites you to release resistance to looking for freedom while continuing your education. The tools of the time are personal will and passion. Sagittarius Sagittarius is known as the archer who shoots his arrow into the distance, optimistic for the potential of what will come from it. Sagittarius is also known as the Centaur, half-horse half-man symbolizing a free inner nature and an ethical conscience. When Sagittarius is around there is a need to explore and expand the horizons of the mind and the world, such as our religion, faith, and ethical codes. Sagittarius inspires us to be confident, adventurous, and ethical. Sagittarius Waning Moon The moon is waning in Sagittarius. It stands in the center of the Full Moon light and New moon darkness asking us to pause, reflect, assess, and release. The releasing makes room for the next new moon in Pisces coming up next week. Under the Sagittarius us the mood is honest, frank, spontaneous, and optimistic. Break up your daily routine with a yoga stretch. Take the long way home. Talk to someone with a different perspective. Share a controversial topic on social media to spark conversation. Explore the joys and responsibilities of free speech, Investigate for new news sources. Make travel arrangements. Sagittarius Waning Moon Tarot Spread Reflect and Assess Take a look at your intentions and notes from the New Moon and consider what has to be released to make room space for the new moon next week. What do I release as the moon wanes in Sagittarius? (Use card 4 from the New Moon Tarot Spread) What makes me feel free? What part of my life would benefit from expanding my mind? What do I have to continue my education on? In what ways am I visionary and wise?

The Capricorn waning moon asks us to pause, reflect, assess, and release. In 2024 every waning moon of the mutable signs is in the cardinal sign the started the season. In other words, we started the Winter season with a new moon in Capricorn and now we end the lunar winter season with a waning moon in Capricorn. In addition, in 2024 we will have two Capricorn Full Moons. This is the universe asking us to focus on Capricorn themes. The first full moon will be on June 21st and the second on July 21st. This is a great opportunity to cut away any resistance to career, authority, and reputation. The phrase I came up with for the Capricorn new moon was for us to develop an impeccable reputation so we may move in the world with authority and attract success. As the winter season progressed opportunities for me to develop my career, authority, and reputation all came up. In some cases I chose to focus on other things. Now that the moon has cycled back into Capricorn I wonder what I can release so I can move to the next stage of my life, career, and personal development. Pisces moonth We started this moonth in Pisces where emotions become sensitive, delicate, and vulnerable, prompting us to acknowledge our feelings, even if it feels challenging. Our time in Pisces is ideal for meditation and reflection, allowing us to envision future goals for the month and year ahead. Utilize tools such as tarot cards, oracle cards, and pendulums for guidance. Consider starting, maintaining, or revising a dream or intention journal. Take the time to rest and internalize the wisdom gained from previous astrological signs. Capricorn Capricorn's energy invites in a need for structure, organization and accomplishing goals. When Capricorn is on an upward spiral the energy is disciplined, constructive, and ambitious. When the energy is on a downward spiral it is controlling, compulsive, and materialistic. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign meaning it initiates action in the material world of family, traditions, and work. The planetary ruler of Capricorn is Saturn, known as the task master planet. It is active when we set a goal and helps us to work towards its achievement. When the moon is waning it is a good time to determine if anything is getting in the way of your success. Take steps to replace those actions that hinder your success with something more constructive. Capricorn Waning Moon The Capricorn waning moon invites you to release resistance to doing the things that lead you to move through the world with an impeccable reputation, authority, success. The tools of the time are being practical, grounded, and stable. Waning Moon Reflection Take a look at your intentions and notes from the Pisces new moon (and or the Capricorn New Moon) and consider what is asking to be released to make space for the new moon in Aries next week. Take out your tarot cards, find your Full Moon in Capricorn card from the Pisces New Moon Spread and place it in position number one. What do I let go of as the moon wanes in Capricorn? (Use card 4 from the New Moon in Pisces Spread) How can you release resistance to building authority? What hindering belief can be transformed/reframed? What can you do to move to the next step in your career? What action can you take now for a positive reputation amongst your peers? Updated 04/01/24

The moon is waxing in first quarter phase in Gemini. This is when the moon is between new and full. The time of the waxing moon is a good time to review and nurture your intentions set at the new moon. Look back at your Pisces inspired intentions and choose one or two to focus on. Perhaps convert them into goals. Notice what is growing in your life. What in your life (person, place, or thing) will benefit from your attention. Gemini Moon When the moon is in Gemini the mood is open minded, and versatile. It is good for multitasking as opposed to concentrating for long periods. Take advantage of the extroverted energy and check in with clients and friends. Startup conversations with strangers to begin new friendships or romances. Get on social media to share or engage with things you feel passionately about. Waxing Moon in Gemini Gemini is an Air sign associated with swords in tarot which corresponds with mental realms of thought, reason, and communication. Gemini is also a Mutable sign which means it has the capacity to be flexible and adaptive. Gemini is the communicative and inquisitive sign about networking with others. In tarot, Gemini is represented by The Lovers. It symbolizes choice, interdependence, and partnership. The Lovers nourish curiosity and a need to keep busy. Pisces and Gemini invite you to nourish your communication skills with acquaintances. Think about the times where you were pleased and having a great time. How can you bring more of that energy into your life. Gemini Waxing Moon Tarot or Oracle Spread What begins to grow as the moon waxes in Gemini? (use card #2 from the New Moon in Pisces spread) What in your life needs logic in order to reach a resolution? How can you be more flexible and adaptable? What in your life is asking you to say "yes"? What in your life do you have complete faith in? I would love to see your tarot spread. Share it on Instagram with the hashtag #moonthlyspread updated 03/16/2024 updated 02/26/2023

Aquarius Hopes | Friendships | Networking New Moon: Friday February 9th @ 5:59pm The Aquarius new moon is here to get us acclimated into the fixed energy of the winter season. It asks us to take an innovative approach to designing and manifesting the life we want. The Aquarius energy is intellectual and rational. It inspires us to take the progressive route. To integrate our goals into our daily lives. Aquarius is futuristic and forward thinking. The vibe cultivates radical change. Aquarius is the innovative sign of embracing new ways of thinking and being in the world. Aquarius is a trendsetter. An early adopter of technology. The Aquarius symbol is the water bearer. It symbolizes pouring insight and knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Aquarius approaches situations with the tools of Air: logic and intellect. The waves in Aquarius’ glyph are electromagnetic like brain waves. When Aquarius is around there is a need to be innovative and to create social change. Aquarius is both independent and thrives in groups held together by a common goal. Plant Seeds of Intention at the New Moon The moon initiates a new cycle in Aquarius on Friday, February 9th at 5:59pm. The new moon is the time of the month when the Sun and Moon meet in the same sign sending you the same energetic instructions. It is a potent time to set intentions. The new moon is an ideal time to plant seeds of intention, of your future self, in the present moment. What are the Aquarius Focus Areas? When the sun and moon are in Aquarius the following life areas are activated. Setting your intentions around these areas will have a more powerful effect. Inventive: Innovative Ideas, Cleverness, Analytical, Inspired Futuristic: Trendsetter, Unconventional, Technology Humanitarianism: Philanthropy, Compassion, Inclusive Excitement: Revelations, Surprises, Developments Perspective: Objectivity, Divination Tools, Humor, Big Picture View Friendship: Groups, Networks, Honesty, Camaraderie Detached: Aloofness, Erratic, Inflexible, Indifferent What are the tarot cards associated with Aquarius? All of the 12 zodiac signs have six tarot cards that are associated with it. The Star represents Aquarius. The Fool represents Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius. The King of Swords is the embodiment of fixed air. The minor arcana cards are five of swords, six of swords, and seven of swords. They represent fixed air energy. It is all about stabilizing thoughts, ideas and social interactions. Aquarius Aquarius is represented by The Star in tarot. The Star card symbolizes hope, inspiration, and gratitude in a tarot reading. Uranus Uranus is represented by The Fool in tarot. The Fool symbolizes a spiritual quest, new beginnings, and adventure in a tarot reading. Fixed Air Fixed Air is represented by The King of Swords in Tarot. The King of Swords symbolizes assertively making decisions based on logic and intellect. What is Fixed Air? Fixed energy is stable, persistent, and determined. It represents the most consistent energy of a season. Air represents thoughts, logic, and intellect. Fixed air is about stabilizing thoughts, ideas and social interactions into a normal part of life. In tarot... All of the kings represent fixed energy. All of the five, six, seven minor arcana cards represent fixed energy. All of the swords cards represent air. Aquarius is known as Fixed Air. Aquarius 2024 New Moon Cycle The Aquarius 2024 new and waxing moons are in fixed signs. This will influence us to solidify our networks and friendships (Aquarius) and our personal resources and traditions (Taurus). The full, waning, and next new moons are all in mutable signs. This adaptable energy will invite us to add in some healthy routines (Virgo), incorporate learning into our schedules (Sagittarius), and make time for a devotional practice (Pisces). Last moonth, we were working with cardinal Capricorn energy which invited us to develop an impeccable reputation so we may move in the world with authority and attract success. This moonth the fixed energy gives us the endurance to follow through on what we started. Aquarius New Moon The Aquarius new moon invites you to develop your networks and deepen friendships. The tools of the time are logic and intellect. Taurus Waxing Moon The Taurus waxing moon invites you to nourish your personal resources, finances, and traditions. The tools of the time are practicality and tradition. Virgo Full Moon The Virgo full moon invites you to celebrate your discipline with a steady healthy routine. The tools of the time are stability and manifestation. Sagittarius Waning Moon The Sagittarius waning moon invites you to release resistance to looking for freedom and while continuing your education. The tools of the time are personal will and passion. Pisces Next New Moon The Pisces new moon invites you to develop a devotional and reflection practice. The tools of the time are spirituality and imagination. 2024 Aquarius New Moon Tarot Spread Innovation Cultivates Progression February 9th - March 10th 2024 What is the seed of the Aquarius Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Taurus waxing moon? What do you celebrate/forgive at the Virgo full moon? What do you release at the Sagittarius waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Pisces? (use card #5 as card # 1 next moonth) Share on Social Media hashtag #moonthlyspread updated on 02/07/24 updated 01/19/2023

How is your year going? Have you made resolutions or goals? Most people do and then forget it about them. This year I'm working with visual resolutions on a vision board. What is a Vision Board? A collection of images, words, and phrases that represent the actions you want to take, the person you want to be, and the things you want to have in your life. It serves as a daily reminder of your heart's desires. I made my first vision board around 2013. I cut pictures and words out of magazines and glued them to a piece of cardboard. It was fun to make and my goal was to make it look nice with things I liked and wanted (Chanel bag I'm still waiting). One of things I put on the first vision board was a cruise ship and I unexpectedly ended up on a mediterranean cruise later that year. It wasn't until about year after the cruise that vision board resurfaced from its hiding place and I was startled to see the cruise ship in the center of the board. Realizing wow, this really works. The second attempt at making a vision board in 2015 was a little more focused. I wanted to tap into my purpose and passions and get my finances in order. I included a picture of someone in downward dog position with a caption "Affirm your life's purpose in downward facing dog." In 2016, on a whim, signed up for Rina Jakubowicz Yoga, Life, and Happiness weekend course at Kripalu and one of the techniques she used was affirmations during yoga. I ended that year with a Yoga Teacher 100 hour Certification. I didn’t even know Yoga could be combined with affirmations. Six years since I made my last vision board and I felt drawn to make another. This time the universe was driving me to make one. A friend mentioned she was making one for the new year sparking my interest, then my daughter said she was going to make a vision board, and finally life coach and tarot reader Dina Berrin hosted a class about creating a clear and empowering vision for one's life. She talked us through the 8 life zones which are very similar to the 8 pillars of wellness I wrote about last month. She also guided us to think about how we want to feel in the future. I think visioning what one will look like in the future is very powerful. I see myself living authentically and with integrity. I also see myself as an entrepreneur, playing it big, designing my future, very versatile, and setting goals. Above is the vision board I started last week and while it is beautiful (tooting my own horn) and it has intention behind it I'm realizing that if I really want to manifest, nuture the talent within, set goals, etc I have to do more than just see the words on the board. The next step in making what I put into my vision board into a reality is actually setting SMART Goals for all the words and phrases. Otherwise I will only manifest one or two things on the board instead of all the things. And I want all the things! It is important to get clear otherwise what comes through will be clouded. So, now my vision board is somewhat complete and the journaling and envisioning is what comes next. I suspect it will be be a work in progress. Perhaps I will make another next year, time will tell. So... you want to make your own vision board? I suggest you set aside a 3-5 hours. Get a a couple of friends to join you. Put on some joyful music and have lots of fun. Materials you will need: Poster board Glue stick Pens and Markers Magazines Printouts from internet Scissors Intention Goals Vision Check out this blog post about how to make a vision board in detail. Let me know if you've made a vision board. Did you manifest what you put on it?