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Work with the phases of the Virgo New Moon Cycle to design the life you want. The summer season is soon coming to a close. We started off in Cancer which had us has focusing on our homes, family, and putting our feelings first. While in Leo we listened to our hearts and did what it asked with courage. Now we are rounding off the season in Virgo with routines, responsibility, and healthy habits. This sets us up to move into the new season of Autumn in a grounded and stable way. The Moon Starts a New Cycle in Virgo The Virgo 2023 New Moon is on Thursday, September 14th @ 9:39pm ET Virgo is known as the Virgin and is a symbol of purity and sovereignty. Her role is to work on herself until reaching perfection. Her life is a continual work in progress. The archetypes of Virgo are the Perfectionist and the Analyst. Virgo has a need to take responsibility, to analyze, and to function efficiently. Under the influence of Virgo, there is a tendency to eat well, attend to others, and pay attention to detail. When Virgo is on a downward spiral the energy is judgmental, petty, and critical. What tarot card represents Virgo? The tarot card associated with Virgo is The Hermit. The Hermit is the teacher and guide within us. The Hermit asks us to look inward in search of what motivates us. The Hermit can also be a mentor or wise friend. The one who leads us in the direction we need to go in for growth and personal development. Virgo is the sign of work, responsibility, and service to others. The Hermit represents wisdom, introspection, meditation, and leadership by example. Virgo and the Hermit are both rational, practical, self-disciplined, and conscientious. The new moon is when the sun and the moon are together in the sky. This conjunction makes it a potent time to set intentions based on focus areas of the zodiac sign they are in. What are the Virgo Focus Areas? The the Virgo New Moon is a potent time to set intentions around routines, responsibility and developing healthy habits to make life easier. Take a look at the list below and make a list of up to ten (10) intentions. For potent results do this at the New Moon and up to 72 hours after. 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 the moon sign. Reflect, analyze, and refine where your intentions stand. Health: Exercise, Healthy Diet, Weight Control, Healing, Healers Employment: Jobs, Projects, Routines, Errands, Co-workers, Tasks Organization: Tidiness, Attention to Detail, Efficiency, Punctuality Discernment: Analysis, Critical Thinking, Focus, Separation Service: Assistance, Helpfulness, Conscientiousness Integration: Seeking Perfection, Standardizing, Synthesis Worry: Criticism, Blame and Judgement, Workaholism Virgo New Moon Tarot Spread The tarot spread below is a SPIRAL practice. Spiral into synchronicity as you work with the energies of the moon, astrology, and tarot all at once. In the tarot spread below The first and last card connect one moonth to the next. Card #5 becomes card #1 at the next new moon tarot spread. The best way to make your intentions into a reality is by dedicating time to them. Every new moon I set my intentions, do my tarot spread, and revisit both. I reflect on where I was, where I am, and where I'm going. I find this introspection brings me clarity on how to move forward. It also helps with synchronicity because the Universe knows what I want. What is the seed of the Virgo New Moon? What do you nurture to grow at the Sagittarius waxing moon? What do you celebrate/forgive at the Pisces full moon? What do you release at the Gemini waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Libra? (use card #5 as card # 1 next moonth) What are the important dates of the Virgo Moonth? The Virgo 2023 New Moon cycle: September 14th - October 14th This year the Virgo new moon starts off in adaptable and flexible mutable energy. It is an ideal time to make changes to develop healthy routines and habits. Take time to determine which aspects of your need change. The waxing moon is also in a mutable sign influencing us to be resourceful. It gives us the energy to integrate lessons learned when making choices for the future. The full, waning, and next new moons are all in initiating and ambitious cardinal energy. The cardinal influence will move us to start new projects. Or, go back and pick up abandoned project started in the past. Virgo New Moon 09/14/23 Virgo New Moon - The Virgo new moon invites you to develop routines and healthy habits. The tools of the time are practicality and stability. Sagittarius Waxing Moon 09/22/23 Sagittarius Waxing Moon – The Sagittarius waxing moon invites you to nourish your faith and adventure. The tools of the time are inspiration and passion. Aries Full Moon 09/29/23 Aries Full Moon - The Aries full moon invites you to celebrate your confidence and courage. The tools of the time are personal will and creativity. Cancer Waning Moon 10/06/23 Cancer Waning Moon - The waning moon in Cancer invites you to release resistance to dedication and practicality. The tools of the time are imagination and spirituality. Libra Next New Moon 10/14/23 Libra Next New Moon - The Libra next new moon invites you to develop relationships and partnerships. The tools of the time are communication and intellect. This new Moon practice works best if you stay focused on it. Sign up here to get weekly newsletters based on the phases of the moon. You will get an email at the new, waxing, full, and waning moons. Updated 09/13/23

Work with the Phases of the Leo New Moon Cycle to design the life you want. Usually the Leo New Moon settles us into the height of summer but this year it is closer to the end of summer. Virgo season begins next week. However, this doesn't diminish the fact Leo is the fieriest season of the year in the northern hemisphere. It embodies the element of fire and the energy of the Sun. The days are long, the plants have blossomed, and the first harvest is coming up soon. Cancer started off the season by taking us on a practical quest to secure our home and family. The Leo new moon invites us to develop our courage. To follow our instincts with enthusiasm and creativity. The Leo 2023 New Moon The Leo 2023 New Moon is Wednesday August 16th at 5:38am ET. Leo is the lion, the ruler of love and the heart. They are enthusiastic, self-assured, and creative leaders. They are generous and full of vitality and inspiration. Leo has a need to express themselves and be appreciated by others. Ruled by the Sun, Leo’s get noticed, they radiate dignity and confidence. The Leo mood is open-hearted, romantic, and playful. The archetypes of Leo are the Performer, the Child, and the Clown. When Leo is on a downward spiral the energy is dictatorial, self-centered, and arrogant. The tarot card associated with Leo is Strength. Strength symbolizes courage, self-discipline, and determination. Leo is Fixed Fire Aka The King of Wands What are the Leo Rulerships? 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 rulerships of the zodiac sign they are in. The the Leo New Moon is a potent time to set intentions around courage, love, and developing our instincts. Heart Connections: Romance, Dating, Affairs, Inner Child, Playfulness Giving Love: Loyalty, Generosity, Joy, Encouragement, Kindness Creativity: Creative Projects, Artistic Expression, Enthusiasm, Passion Recognition: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Dignity, Being Center Stage Pleasure: Fun, Parties, Celebrations, Vacations, Me-time, Amusement Determination: Leadership, Concentration, Purpose, Stamina Arrogance: Pride, Dramatic, Self-Centered, Extravagant, Bossy When is the Leo 2022 New Moon Cycle? The Leo 20223 New Moon cycle starts on August 16th and ends on September 14th. This year the Leo new moon starts us off in steady and persistent fixed energy. The waxing, full, waning, and next new moons are ALL in adaptable and flexible mutable signs. We are invited to determine which aspects of our lives require change. Mutable energy is resourceful and integrates lessons learned when making choices for the future. Leo New Moon - The Leo new moon invites you to develop self-assuredness and the courage to follow your instincts. The tools of the time are personal will and creativity. Sagittarius Waxing Moon – The Sagittarius waxing moon invites you to nourish your optimism and creativity. The tools of the time are inspiration and passion. Pisces Full Moon – The Pisces full moon invites you to celebrate the life you have now. To trust your intentional focus will direct you towards all the things you want. The tools of the time are spirituality and imagination. Gemini Waning Moon – The Gemini waning moon invites you to release resistance approaching life in an open-minded way. The tools of the time are thoughts, intellect, and intention. Virgo New Moon - The Virgo next new moon invites you to develop routines, determination, and responsibility. The tools of the time practicality and stability. Leo New Moon Tarot Spread Yes Spiral practice, work with the energies of the moon, astrology, and tarot all at once. The tarot spread below is a SPIRAL practice. The first and last card connect one moonth to the next. Card #5 becomes card #1 in the next new moon spread. What is the seed of the Leo Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Sagittarius waxing moon? What do you celebrate/forgive at the Pisces full moon? What do you release at the Gemini waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Virgo? (use card #5 as card # 1 next moonth) I wrote about the tarot cards associated with Leo in a previous Leo New Moon blog post. You can find it here. The best way to make your intentions into a reality is by dedicating time to them. Every new moon I take out my journal, set my intentions, do my tarot spread, and revisit it. I reflect on where I was, where I am, and where I'm going. I find this introspection brings me clarity on how to move forward. It also helps with synchronicity because the Universe knows what I want. updated 08/15/23

How to work with the phases and cycles of the moon to design and live the life you want. A new moon, tarot, and astrology practice. The moon is our cosmic reminder to focus on designing the life we want to live. We can work with the phases and cycles of the moon to improve our relationships, finances, health, and more. Each new moon cycle intertwines with the next in a spiral of wisdom bringing light to the unknown of the future. A new moon cycle is the approximately 29.5 days the moon takes to orbit the earth. I like to refer to this cycle as of this as a moonth because it is like a calendar month and it’s fun to say. The moon transits through all 12 zodiac signs each moonth spending 2.5 days in each sign. The Sun spends about 30 days in each sign. There are eight moon phases. We will focus on five phases and use the metaphor of the life cycle of a plant. This will help us to visualize how our intentions develop over the course of a moon cycle. We start with planting seeds of intention at the new moon. We nurture the plant to grow at the waxing moon. We celebrate when the plant blossoms with a flower. We weed the plant to give it room to release at the waning moon. Finally, we receive the seeds of the next plant at the dark moon. What to do at the new moon? The new moon is an optimal time to set intentions, make wishes, or goals. The New Moon is 0 - 3 days of the Sun and Moon Conjunction Sun and Moon are 0º apart Moon Rises: Sunrise | Sets: Sunset The new moon happens when the sun and moon are conjunct 0º apart in the sky. When the sun and moon align in the same zodiac sign, their energy focuses on one area. This makes the new moon an optimal time to set intentions, make wishes, or goals. When setting intentions free write what you want. The intentions can big or small. It is ideal you limit them to ten. Consider writing the same intention from different perspectives. This will hone the energy in that area. Working with this practice for a year will have you touching on every aspect of life. Card 1 of moonthly spread. What to do at the waxing moon? The waxing moon is an optimal time to review and nurture your intentions. We can do this by developing them into SMART goals. The Waxing First Quarter Moon is 7 - 10 days after the New Moon Sun and Moon are 90º apart Moon Rises: Noon | Sets: Midnight The first quarter waxing moon happens when the sun and moon are 90º apart in the sky. This relationship creates a catalyst into action. The waxing moon is an optimal time to review and nurture our intentions. We can do this by developing them into SMART goals. Review your new moon intentions and pick one to three you would like to focus on making into reality. Determine what actions you will have to take. How you will fit the action into your schedule. Planning and dedication are of utmost importance. Please note: some intentions can come to life in as little as 2 weeks (new moon to full moon cycle) others can take years. The idea is to have something that motivates and mobilizes you to realize your dreams. Card two of moonthly spread. What to do at the full moon? The full moon is an optimal time to celebrate the blessings in your life. To let go and release any regrets. It is also about forgiveness. The Full Moon is 14 - 17 days after the New Moon Sun and Moon are 180º apart Moon Rises: Sunset | Sets: Sunrise The full moon happens when the sun and moon are 180º apart in the sky. The sun is usually still in the sign where the new moon started (not always) and the moon is in the opposite sign. This opposition creates a culmination energy we can use to develop new perspectives. The full moon is an optimal time to celebrate the blessings in your life. It is also ideal to let go and release any regrets weighing you down. Additionally, this is a good time for forgiveness, including for yourself. Charge your crystals and yourself under the light of moon. Dance off extra energy and throw in a couple of wild howls for extra fun. Card three of moonthly spread. What to do at the waning moon? The waning moon is an optimal time to reflect and assess our intentions list. The Waning Third Quarter Moon is 21 - 24 Days after the New Moon Sun and Moon are 90º apart Moon Rises: Midnight | Sets: Noon The third quarter waning moon happens when the sun and moon are 90º apart. The moon is now three quarters of the way in the cycle. The waning moon is an optimal time to reflect and release from our intentions list. You can do this by checking in with yourself and taking note of what lights you up and what weighs you down. Analyze what you want to keep and what to release from your life. Sometimes, we have an unconscious resistance to receiving what we want. The tarot is great to help you discover blind spots. Revisit your intention list. Is there anything that no longer resonates with you? If so, let it go. It is perfectly okay to release something we only thought we wanted. It was only there for brainstorming purposes, feel free to weed it out. Card four of moonthly spread. What to do at the dark moon The dark moon is an optimal time for introspection and integration of the actions we took or didn’t take. The Dark Moon is is 25 - 28 days after the New Moon Rises: Sunrise | Sets: Sunset The dark moon happens when the sun and moon are close together in the sky about 30º apart in the sky. The moon offers us a sliver of light, perfect for going within and communing with our intuition. The dark moon is an optimal time for introspection and integration of the actions we took or didn’t take. Use these two to three days to review how the moonth progressed. How did your intentions develop as you revisited them? Do this in meditation or by reviewing your notes. Prepare for the next new moon cycle by choosing what to keep and what to banish. Make a ritual of banishing by writing what you would like to release on paper and burning it. This will serve as an energetic cleanse. Card five of moonthly spread. Card five moves into the next moonth as card one. Spiral New Moon - Moonthly - Tarot Spread The Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread is a framework to keep you aligned with the waxing and waning cycles of life. Lay out the Moonthly tarot Spread on the days of the New Moon. Come back to it each week to develop your intentions and to check in with yourself and your progress. What is the seed of the New Moon? 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 New Moon? (use card #5 as card # 1 next moonth) Commit to your growth under the influence of the moon. Start off with a three-month commitment of working with the phases of the moon. It is a personal development and growth practice. The intentions you set at each new moon help you to move into new situations. It will help you to recognize resistance you may be holding on to. Let me know in the comments if you have a moon practice? How has connecting with the moon changed you?

Work with the Phases of the Gemini New Moon Cycle to design the life you want. The Gemini new moon is on Sunday, June 18th at 12:34am. We are now in the transitional time when Spring is on its way out and Summer is being 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 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: Writing, Speaking, Effective listening and teaching Learning: Facts, Formal Education, Media, the Internet , Curiosity Logic: Awareness of options, Cleverness, Handyman skills, Ingenuity Social Skills: Tact, Acceptance, Enjoying the moment, Wittiness Motion and Activity: Short Trips, Transportation, Restless Energy Proximity Relationships: Siblings, Neighbors, Co-workers, Roommates Mental Processes: Dishonesty, Superficiality, Nervousness, Indecision How to set Gemini 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. When is the Gemini 2023 New Moon Cycle? The Gemini 2023 New Moon cycle: June 18th - July 17th This year the Gemini new moon is in adaptable energy and the waxing, full, waning and next new moons are ALL in cardinal signs. This is going to be a taking initiative type of Moonth! This driven, ambitious, and enthusiastic energy will help us to get ideas and projects out into the world. Gemini New Moon - 06/18/23 The Gemini new moon invites you to develop your social and communication skills. The tools of the time are thoughts and intention. Libra Waxing Moon - 06/26/23 The Libra waxing moon invites you to you to nourish your partnerships and collaborate with others. The tools of the time communication and intellect. Capricorn Full Moon - 07/03/23 The Capricorn full moon invites you to celebrate your ambition and success. The tools of the time are practicality and stability. Aries Waning Moon - 07/09/23 The Aries waning moon invites you to release resistance to directing your life. The tools of the time are taking action and creativity. Cancer Next New Moon - 07/17/23 The new moonth in Cancer invites you to develop your financial security. The tools of the time are dreams and spirituality. Gemini New Moon Tarot Spread Yes Spiral practice, work with the energies of the moon, astrology, and tarot all at once. What is the seed of the Gemini Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Libra waxing moon? What do you celebrate and or forgive at the Capricorn full moon? What do you release at the Aries waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Cancer? (Use this card as card #1 for the next new moon cycle). Updated 06/17/23

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.

In astrology Taurus is about building a practical and stable life full of comfort, beauty, and security. Taurus also has a need to have a balance between the spiritual and material worlds. They develop beliefs that form a positive sense of self via traditions and values. In tarot, The Hierophant is the card of time-honored values, traditions, and beliefs. He is an authority in matters of faith and divine wisdom. The Hierophant and Taurus are committed to structure, long standing rituals, and comfort for personal growth and development. In a reading The Hierophant symbolizes ritual, conformity, spiritual advice. Belief systems. Blessings. And, so much more as you will see later in this post. Taurus is represented by the Hierophant in Tarot. The Hierophant is known by many names in modern Tarot decks. According to Robert Place, author and tarot historian, the word Hierophant means sacred priest in Greek and the first known tarot deck, the Visconti-Sforza from the 1451, refers to Major Arcana Card V as the Pope. In the late 1700s it was changed to the Hierophant by Court de Gebelin. I was inspired to write this post while reading about asteroid Chiron in the book Astrology for yourself by Douglas Bloch & Demetria George. They mentioned that Chiron is depicted as the Hierophant in the Mythic Tarot - He is the the inner spiritual teacher. As usual, I allowed myself to go on a spiral - a Hierophant spiral - and I share some of what I found here. Also, I'd like to point out that all the images are from the tarot deck apps created by the Fools Dog. I highly recommend getting a tarot deck app as it is an easy way to browse all the cards of a deck while having the full book contents at your finger tips. Currently my phone holds 16 different tarot apps plus a few oracle card decks. The Mythic Tarot The Hierophant is Chiron "Chiron, the Hierophant, implies that the individual will begin to actively seek answers of a philosophical kind. They may emerge as the study of a particular philosophy or system of belief, or as a deep commitment to a quest for meaning in life. The Hierophant may appear as an analyst, psychotherapist, priest, or spiritual mentor." By Juliet Sharman-Burke & Liz Greene & Tricia Newell The Vision Quest Tarot The Hierophant is the Shaman "The Shaman inside you is capable of merging his intuitive perceptiveness with the wisdom of the Elders. Meditate and find out what really motivates you, what your inner core truly desires. Shift your attention to what is essential. Most essential in your life your own being." by Gayan Sylvie Winter The Tabula Mundi Tarot The Hierophant is the Magus of the Eternal Gods Zodiacal Trump of Taurus; Venus rules, Moon exalted "Listen to the guidance of the wise one that holds the keys. Endure and keep silence for in silence you will receive wisdom. Bring down the celestial fire and become an initiated priest of the mysteries. Invoke occult forces and receive teachings. Seek higher purpose" by M. M. Meleen The Enchanted Tarot The Hierophant is the old Man "Rules and traditions are based on the sincere desire of our predecessors to preserve what was useful in their time. Bit your interests are not always best served by blind obedience. The repression of your right to think freely may result in conformity. Still, in many situations, religious moral values and traditions will comfort and sustain you." by: Monte Farber & Amy Zerner The Classic 1910 Tarot The Hierophant is the The Hierophant "Orthodoxy dictates that you should obey, while freedom of choice dictates that you have the option to disobey! This choice is the gift of the Hierophant. Not all the wealth of Rome or the Vatican City can compel you; only you have the power of free Choice." By Arthur Edward Waite The Psychic Tarot The Hierophant is Wisdom "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. This card illustrates that there's a spiritual teacher who's about to influence you or step into your life to impart his or her wisdom. Look around - is there someone in your life who has the acumen, education, knowledge, and ability to integrate spirituality and its laws into the constraints of the physical world?" by John Holland The Dark Goddess Tarot The Hierophant is Cybele "When Cybele appears look for ways to go beyond the mundane in your everyday tasks. Add meaning through ritual, story, or symbol. Add power and pleasure through scent and music. Nurture a sacred space within yourself during the performance of your duties." by Ellen Lorenzi-Prince The Gaian Tarot The Hierophant is the Teacher The teacher sits in from of a Western Red Cedar surrounded by five green allies, medicinal herbs that many would pass by as weeds. Affirmation: "I receive my best spiritual teachings from Nature." by Joanna Powell Colbert The Guardian Angel Tarot The Hierophant is Embrace Those Around You "This card asks you to spend time with those who can help you grow spiritually and emotionally. Look for friendship or assistance from people who have their arms wide open." By Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine The Shining Tribe Tarot The Hierophant is Tradition "They cast a great circle. They clear the clogged highways. They share all the gossip. They teach all the children." -by Rachel Pollack

The moon is starting a new cycle in Taurus on Friday, May 19th at 11:53 am Et and for the next 72 hours it is an ideal time to set intentions. Think about your values, money, and security. A new moon is when the sun and moon are in the same sign at the same degree. In this case it is in Taurus at 28º. We have a couple of days to fully tap into the energy of Taurus before the Sun goes into Gemini. The Taurus new moon starts off in stabilizing fixed energy on May 19th. Two days later on May 21st the Sun transits into Gemini's flexible and adaptable energy. 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 two Aries new moons. 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. This will prepare us for the adaptable mutable energy of the full, waning and Gemini new moon. Gemini energy is adaptable, flexible, and go with the flow. This will help us to be efficient (Virgo), optimistic (Sagittarius) and imaginative (Pisces). 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? Accumulation: Material Comforts , Money, Possessions Physical Senses: Senusality, Aromas, Tastes, Tactile Enjoyment, Massage Simple Physical Pleasures: Appreciation, Gratitude, Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Contentment Building: Persistence, Thoroughness, Perseverance, Solid Foundation Reliability: Patience, Dependability, Trustworthiness, Steadfastness Self-Worth: Self-acceptance, Awareness of Personal Needs, Strong values, Determination, Setting Strong Boundaries Inflexibility: Stubbornness, Attachment, Possessiveness, Stagnation, Resistance to Change 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 2023 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 seed of the Taurus Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Virgo 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.

The Aries New Moon is on Tuesday March 21 2023 at 1:23pm. It is an ideal time to set intentions and make wishes on new beginnings, independence, and self awareness. What is a New Moon? The Sun and Moon are together again in the sign of Aries. When the sun and moon are together in a sign (conjunct) it means the moon is starting a new cycle and that happens on March 21st, 2023 at 1:23pm ET. Each NEW MOON offers an opportunity for us to plant seeds of intentions that we can nurture and grow each new moon cycle. A new moon cycle happens every month when the moon meets up with the sun in the sky. I call this a "moonth" When the moon is in Aries there is a collective need to be independent and develop our authenticity by taking courageous action towards our goals and intentions. We feel an urgency to focus, initiate, and set boundaries. What is Aries about? Aries is a fire sign which corresponds to creativity, identity, actions, and personal will. Aries embodies fire energy in the form of a shooting star. Have you ever seen a shooting star? The first time I saw one I felt inspired and energized. I was in awe. Tapping into Aries energy is like that. It brings out our inner leader to assertively take responsibility for our lives and actively design the life we want. When is the Spring Equinox? The spring equinox kicked off the astrological new year when the sun went into Aries on March 20th 2023. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the Aries new moon is the first new moon(th) of the astrological year. It is a powerful time to set intentions and to take on a leadership role in your life. The equinox is also the start of a new season. Aries heralds the rebirth of the trees, plants, and flowers. It calls in the Spring. We are leaving Winter behind and embracing Spring. What are the Aries tarot cards? Aries The Emperor represents Aries in Tarot Aries energy is personified by the Emperor in tarot. When in an upward spiral he is fearless, confident, courageous, and a visionary leader. He has the ability to create order and take action. The Emperor rules with logic and reason and may lead him to to cone across as willful, stubborn, and inflexible. Mars The Tower represents Mars in Tarot Mars the warrior planet of aggression, assertiveness, and self-defense rules over Aries. It is associated with confidence and power. In the tarot, Mars is represented by The Tower symbolizing dramatic change, destruction, enlightenment, inspiration, and release. What is the Element and Modality of Aries? Aries is Cardinal Fire Cardinal Fire is about taking assertive actions to live with an authentic identiy. What are the Aries Focus Areas? Use the list of Aries focus areas to set your Aries influenced intentions, goals, and wishes. It is best to keep your list to 10 or less. Also, as the moon waxes, becomes full, and wanes make a note to come back to these intentions, goals, and wishes so you can refine them until they are crystal clear. New Beginnings: Initiating, Taking Action Focusing on Self: Survival Issues, Instincts Assertiveness Authenticity: Honesty, Impulsiveness, Straightforwardness Self Discovery: Taking Risks, Competition, Eagerness Independence: Self-Direction, Self-Reliance, Self-Sufficiency Warrior Nature: Courage, Leadership, Strength, Boldness Self Absorption: Selfishness, Vanity, Anger, Impatience What are the Tarot Cards of the Aries 2023 New Moon Cycle? The moon travels around all twelve zodiac signs every month. This cycle the new, waxing, full, and waning moons will be in: Aries at the New Moon Cancer at the First Quarter Waxing Moon Libra at the Full Moon Capricorn at the Last Quarter Waning Moon Aries at the Next New Moon -> in 2023 we have a double Aries New Moon Aries Moonth Spread What is the seed of the Aries Moonth? What begins to grow as the moon waxes in Cancer? What do you celebrate/forgive when the moon is full in Libra? What do you let go of as the moon wanes in Capricorn? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth (second new moon) in Aries? (use card #5 as card # 1 next moonth) YesSpiral Tip: Take a picture of your spread and notes to keep on your phone for quick reference throughout the moonth. Share your spread on instagram with the hashtag #moonthlyspread Keep all your new moon intentions and tarot spreads in the New Moon Intention Journal.

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 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. 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 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 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 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.

The Moon starts a new cycle in Pisces on March 10th 2024. The focus areas are devotion, reflection, and integration. 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. Pisces Pisces focuses on the inner world of dreams, hopes, and fantasies. Pisces is imaginative and artistic. Pisces deals with situations using the elements of Water: emotions, intuition, and spirituality.The Pisces symbol is the Fish. The glyph symbolizes fish swimming in the opposite directions of reality and fantasy. Pisces is charitable, compassionate, and romantic. When working with Pisces energy,, there is a call to dedicate oneself to a dream and to make changes to bring it to fruition. Pisces takes the time to envision an ideal life for itself. Pisces uses the wisdom of the previous eleven zodiac signs to bring their dreams to reality. Pisces is all about devotion, reflection, integration, and imagination. Pisces Moon Mood When the moon is in Pisces, emotions become sensitive, delicate, and vulnerable, prompting us to acknowledge our feelings, even if it feels challenging. This period 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. What are the Pisces Tarot Cards? Pisces The Moon The Moon card represents Pisces in Tarot. The most mystical sign of the zodiac. It is comfortable in the deep waters of intuition and spiritual transformation. It is changeable and reveals itself in bits and pieces and can also hide the darker side of its nature. In tarot, when the Moon appears it is about imagination, creativity, introspection, and the cycles of life. On the flip side it is about deception and illusion. Neptune The Hanged Man Neptune the planet of spiritual and inner psychology is the ruler of Pisces and in Tarot is assigned the Hanged Man Card. Both Neptune and the Hanged Man are associated with surrender and letting go to bring out a change in perspective. In tarot, when The Hanged Man appears it represents letting go and surrendering concerns to the Universe. Letting go, sacrifice, and surrender brings about change in perspectives. Mutable Water The Knight of Cups The knights embody transitional and adaptable mutable energy. They also combine fire energy (passion & creativity) with the energy of their suit, in this case Water (emotional and imaginative). The Knight of Cups sees the world through his emotions and reflects his wishes and hopes to those around him. Pisces Mutable Water Tarot Cards Eight of Cups - Lord of Abandoned Success Nine of Cups - Lord of Material Happiness Ten of Cups - Lord of Perfected Success Pisces Focus Areas Use the list below to set your Pisces 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. Reliance on Higher Power: Surrender, Trust, Spiritual Awareness Spiritual Healing: Inner Peace, Spiritual Retreat, Meditation, Yoga Unconditional Love: Forgiveness, Understanding, Nonjudgmental, Tolerance, Acceptance, Compassion Joyful States: Internal Happiness, Bliss, Ecstasy, Universal Love Psychic Sensitivity: Emotional, Gentle, Mystical States, Awareness Illusive States: Confusion, Sleep, Fantasy, Imagination, Chaos Victim Mentality: Defeatist Attitudes Procrastination, Deception, Addictions, Disappointments Pisces New Moon Cycle The Pisces Moonth cycle starts with flexible and adaptable energy, transitioning to focused and targeted cardinal energy at full moon. Pisces encourages reflection and change towards personal fulfillment. The Gemini waxing moon emphasizes communication skills and joy. The Libra full moon invites celebration and forgiveness. The Capricorn waning moon prompts releasing resistance towards having the career and reputation we want. Do what it takes to get there. The Aries new moon ushers us into the Spring season, prompting personal growth and reinvention. Pisces New Moon This year, the Pisces new moon cycle begins with flexible fixed energy. At the full moon it transitions into a more targeted and concentrated approach with cardinal energy. The Pisces new moon invites us to develop a devotional and reflection practice to center and ground you. Ask yourself if there is something that you can walk away from in order to change direction towards something more fulfilling. The Eight of Cups gives off that vibe. Reflect and work with the wisdom gained from the past year to create a fulfilling life for yourself . Gemini Waxing Moon The mutable energy continues with the Gemini waxing moon. It invites 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. Look at the nine of cups for inspiration. Libra Full Moon The Libra full moon vibe changes into initiating cardinal energy inviting you to celebrate your partnerships and allies. The ten of cups gives off the vibe of being happy and celebrating with loved ones. The full moon is a good time to celebrate and also consider forgiving yourself or someone in your life. Capricorn Waning Moon We continue with cardinal energy at the Capricorn waning moon. It asks you to release resistance to building up your reputation and career. This year every season ends with an invitation to reflect on the season at the waning moon. We started Winter in Capricorn and now the waning moon invites you to go back three moonths (January 11th 2024) and review your intentions around your reputation and career. If you didn’t set intentions around that topic dream up what you want your reputation a career to look like now. It is never too late to make positive changes. Spiral Aries New Moon FINALLY at the Next New Moon in Aries we leave winter behind and start SPRING! Aries asks us to develop our personal brand and leadership skills. Leave the past behind and reinvent yourself. Emerge into spring as the you, you always wanted to be. There will be haters and when you find them think of the eight of cups and walk away towards your supporters. Pisces 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 Pisces Moonth? What do you nurture to grow at the Gemini waxing moon? What do you celebrate/forgive at the Libra full moon? What do you release at the Capricorn waning moon? What is the seed of the upcoming moonth in Aries? (Use this card for your Aries 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. The New Moon Intention Journal is designed to inspire you to set intentions, open your eyes to your blindspots, and stay focused on what you wish to cultivate in your life. Updated: 03/08/24 Updated: 02/19/23

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

Happy New Year! It is that time of year when the collective is full of hope. The new year is a blank slate and we have an opportunity to make plans for the year ahead. For years now I have calculated my tarot year card. I came up with it when I learned about the Tarot Birth Card through the Tarot School. However, later I learned that Mary Greer wrote extensively about Tarot Year Cards in her book, Who Are You in the Tarot? Haha, great minds think alike? Every new year we are presented with blessings, challenges, and lessons. 2024 is no different. Knowing our Tarot Year Card helps us to focus on the wisdom that presents itself during the year. It helps us to be prepared and to be more objective when situations arise. Every year we are presented with blessings, challenges, and lessons. Going through it all turns into our wisdom. What are Tarot Year Cards? The idea behind Tarot Year Cards is that for each year of our life there is a corresponding tarot card. The tarot card comes from the Major Arcana and it represents a theme one will experience that particular year. I was so intrigued by this concept that I created a spreadsheet to find out my Tarot Year Card from birth (Tarot Birth Card) until my 100th year. This exercise revealed that we go through ten year cycles. The tarot cards come up in chronological order for ten years and then reset on the 11th year. For example let's look at 14 years in my own cycle. I chose 14 so you can see two years before the cycle starts and two years after the cycle ends. What is the collective Tarot Card Theme for 2024? The collective Tarot Card theme for 2024 is Strength. Conviction, Persistence, Endurance The year of Strength brings you the gift of conviction. Trust your gut, take a deep breath, and with persistence spiral into synchronicity. It is a great time to practice patience with yourself and others. Your endurance skills will be put to the test. How do I calculate my Tarot Year Card? You may be asking yourself, what is my 2024 tarot card? The calculation is pretty easy and most people can do it in their heads, but not me, haha. To calculate your tarot year card use a birthdate: The month + day. Example: August 20th Numerically it is 08 + 20. Then add 08 +20 to desired year. I will use 2024. 08+20+2024=2052. Reduce the sum to 22 or less. 2052 = 2+0+5+1 =9 = The Hermit Perspective, Retreat, Introspection As a Gemini rising I'm extremely curious and inquisitive. This led me to create a tarot year card spreadsheet. See excerpt above. I did it from my birth year all the way to 100. I recommend you do this exercise for yourself. I learned that some Major Arcana cards will appear as a Year Card Theme over and over, while others will never come up. For me, this means I work with the themes of Justice and The Hanged Man in every 10 year cycle of my life. While in 100 years I will not work with the themes of The High Priestess or Judgement. It just means that in this lifetime I already possess the energies of the High Priestess and Judgement. While the energies of Justice and The Hanged Man are the ones that will be a consistent work in progress for me. Some Major Arcana cards will appear as your Tarot Year Card over and over, while others will never come up. Which tarot cards come up the most for you? Those themes are your strengths. Which ones don't show up at all? Those are your life lessons. What are my Tarot Year Card Themes? Add up your numbers and find your 2024 year theme below. Please note: there are no good or bad year cards. As you can see from the chart above 2021 was a Devil year for me. The themes are Indulgence, Limitations, Vices. I was aware of this throughout the year and it helped me to regulate myself so I remained balanced. It also led me to the conclusion that indulgence in moderation is a great thing. As for vices, I challenged myself to switch out destructive vices for more constructive ones. Coming up in 2024, I'm entering the third year of my ten year cycle with The Hermit. The themes are Perspective, Retreat, Introspection. It is the perfecct theme for me this year as I have a big project I'm working on and retreat and introspection will come in handy. What is your 2024 tarot card theme? Do the math and let me know below. Find your theme below. 22 Major Arcana Tarot Themes 1. The Magician Manifestation, Skill, Focus The year of the Magician brings you the gift of manifestation. At this you develop the skill of focusing on what you want and need in your life. You use your energy to make things happen. It is a great time to set goals and stay focused. 2. The High Priestess Intuition, Spirituality, Wisdom The year of the High Priestess brings you the gift of trusting your intuition. Pay close attention to your inner dialog at this time as your inner compass guides you to feeling clarity and direction. It is a great time to trust your gut feelings. Develop a spiritual practice. 3. The Empress Beauty, Abundance, Health The year of The Empress brings the gift of beauty and abundance. Your focus shifts to making aesthesis a part of every aspect of your life. Self-care will be at the forefront use this time to nurture yourself and those around you. 4. The Emperor Discipline, Structure, Leadership The year of the Emperor brings you the gift of discipline. Look around your life and determine what needs revamping and organization, drop what no longer works or hinders. It is a great time to take on a leadership role and approach life with decisiveness. 5. The Hierophant Understanding, Community, Tradition The year of the Hierophant bring you the gift of understanding. You have the ability to broaden your knowledge base and share it with others. It is a great time to build a community, maintain an open-minded approach while building or maintaining traditions. 6. The Lovers Commitment, Partnerships, Passion The year of the Lovers brings you the gift of commitment to a person, place, or thing. Weigh out the negative and positive of situations until both parts work in harmony. It is a great time to seek the middle ground to build partnerships. Embrace your passions. 7. The Chariot Direction, Action, Advancement The year of the Chariot brings you the gift of direction. Things may occur that will propel you towards the unexpected. Trust in your inner compass to lead you in the best direction.  It is a great time to act and have endurance for advancement. 8. Strength Conviction, Persistence, Endurance The year of Strength brings you the gift of conviction. Trust your gut, take a deep breath, and with persistence spiral into synchronicity. It is a great time to practice patience with yourself and others. Your endurance skills will be put to the test. 9. The Hermit Perspective, Retreat, Introspection The year of the Hermit brings you the gift of perspective. You may find yourself doing solo activities like mediating, studying, and going on retreats. It is a great time to prioritize (me) time. Diving into or developing an introspective practice will come in handy this year. 10. The Wheel of Fortune Opportunities, Cycles, Luck The year of the Wheel of Fortune brings you the gift of opportunities. In order for the new cycle to begin, the old one must be let go. This is a great time to make changes, luck is on your side. 11. Justice Discernment, Balance, Accountability The year of Justice brings you the gift of discernment. Seek to center and balance yourself when it comes to decisions.  Choices you make now will influence your future. This is a great time to consider everything impartially. Take time to review yourself and take accountability for your actions. 12. The Hanged Man Point of View, Letting Go, Sacrifice The year of The Hanged Man comes with the shift to new point of view as he sees things upside down. Things may slow down this year. Work on letting go of beliefs, narratives, and anything that no longer fits who you are now.  Keeping in mind a sacrifice of some sort may be necessary. 13. Death Endings, Liberation, Rebirth The year of Death brings you the gift of endings. That which no longer serves you will find a way to come to an end. You will be liberated to move on to something new.  It is a great time to accept the expiration date of this cycle. Rebirth yourself into your next life stage. 14. Temperance Consensus, Moderation, Combining The year of Temperance brings you the gift of consensus. Finding the middle ground and choosing harmony over chaos will be helpful this year. It is a great time to practice moderation in everything you do. Seek creative ways to combine two things to make something new. 15. The Devil Indulgence, Limitations, Vices The year of The Devil brings you the gift of indulgence and pleasure. Look out for self-imposed limitations and blockages. It is a great time to learn from life lessons. There is opportunity for advancement and growth in your career and public life. Beware of your vices. 16. The Tower Disruption, Reconstruction, Cleanse The year of The Tower brings you the gift of disruption. Structures, habits, and mind frames will suddenly be torn down. You will have all you need to reconstruct everything with your wisdom and experience. It is a great time to face reality with a sober mind.  Think of this time as a cleanse. 17. The Star Hope, Peace, Recharge The year of The Star brings you the gift of hope. Peace and renewal are strong at this time opening you up to your fullest potential. It is a great time to trust the universe has your back. Relax and recharge yourself. 18. The Moon Imagination, Dreams, Illusions The year of The Moon comes with the gift of imagination. Practice dreamwork to bring the unknown into your consciousness. Be open to flashes of insight and trust your gut. Take time in reacting, first impressions can be deceiving at this time. 19. The Sun Happiness, Enthusiasm, Success The year of The Sun brings you the gift of happiness and joy. Work on your goals with lots of energy and enthusiasm as success is practically a sure thing.  It is a great time to keep an open mind and find another way when things are delayed. 20. Judgment Spiritual Awakening, Forgiveness, Rebirth The year of Judgment brings you the gift of spiritual awakening. Forgive yourself for any mistakes and wrongdoings. Promise yourself to make better choices in the future. It is a great time to follow your inner callings. Rebirth yourself into what you are meant to do. 21. The World Fulfillment, Completion, Reward The year of The World brings you the gift of fulfillment. Dedication to work pays off and conclude situations to make room for the new.  It is a great time to practice gratitude and to expect all the best for yourself and those around you. 22. The Fool New Beginnings, Optimism, Adventure The year of The Fool brings you the gift of new beginnings. Take a chance and do that which makes your heart sing. Expand the horizons of your mind and life. Veer into a new life direction.  It is a great time to follow your heart with optimism and conviction.