Category: Astrology/Moon

February 9, 2020, the full moon is in Leo. With the sun in Aquarius opposite the moon in Leo, this makes for an interesting combination. The card associated with the astrological sign of Leo in the tarot is number eight, Strength. The additional tarot card associated with this moon is the seven of wands. I pulled the cards that come before and after both the Strength card and the Seven of Wands, as well as The Sun and The Moon cards.

So, here is our Leo Moon tarot spread:

The card of Strength (the card top and center) in the Major Arcana is one that symbolizes, inner strength, faith, emotional balance, and confidence in one’s quiet power. This card comes after The Chariot, which symbolizes getting oneself together, bringing the mind, body, and spirit into balance. Once the chariot driver has brought himself into balance, he can now use his focus and force of will, to direct the sphinxes. They all work together as one to move the chariot forward to achieve a common goal.

After Strength, we have The Hermit. This card’s image is one of going within, inner wisdom, retreating from the world to enable one to deeply contemplate. This card can also symbolize a wise mentor, but not one that is mainstream. I think of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda from Star Wars when I see this card.

Now we move on to the second row:

The Seven of Wands (the card bottom and center) is a card of standing up for oneself, defending one’s achievements and/or reputation, and standing alone in the face of adversity. It can also indicate taking the “high ground” in a situation.

The card before it is the six of wands. This card is one of achievements and/or talents being acknowledged by others, success that has been earned, self confidence in one’s abilities, a promotion, overcoming obstacles, and victory.

The Eight of Wands, after the Seven of Wands, is a message of potential travel, action, inspiration, moving forward, motivation, and inner drive.

The Moon in the tarot, in general is a card of intuition, going within, the subconscious, not knowing all the facts of a situation, mystery, things hidden, using one’s instincts to move forward on a path, but not knowing yet where it leads.

So with the Moon in Leo, this is a message of the time being right to step into your courage to bring one’s talents and abilities into the light. Have you been hiding an aspect of yourself or going along with others, blending in with the “herd”, because it feels “safe”? The Leo Moon is saying that perhaps it is a good time to begin to love and acknowledge that aspect of yourself so you can bring it out for the benefit of yourself and others.

Leo is an astrological fire sign. The aspects of this sign are openness, giving and receiving attention, joyfulness, playfulness, creativity, leadership, and imagination. Leo’s enjoy the limelight. Their courage gives them the confidence to show their talents and uniqueness to others. This is the energy of creators, artists and actors.

The sun in Aquarius is a bit high minded. A little bit cold, technical, more analytical. It’s attention is primarily directed to helping others through evolving the collective through innovation and technology, and less about the concerns of the aspirations of the individual. Now, this can actually be a good thing, if seen in the right perspective. As the sun in this sign, is busy with other “bigger things”. This translates to us as individuals, not being under the microscope of others. It can be a good time to showcase a creative project or aspect of yourself that you have kept hidden, as the current energies won’t overwhelm you with undue attention, especially from negative critics. You are more likely to attract those like-minded individuals who appreciate what you have to offer. The trolls will be too busy at this time with other things to take notice!

And when you do start to turn some more heads, you will already have been established in the spotlight. You will have received support from the others in “your tribe”. As such, your inner resolve will be strong. It will be easy to stand up in your own individuality and tell the critics to move along. Where before, this same criticism may have been intimidating to you, now I get the message of “you got this”. I see this as I look at the Strength card and the Seven of Wands below it.

This Leo fiery confidence and joy leads to the eight of wands! New opportunities, a zest for life, maybe even travel! As the Eight of Wands is underneath The Hermit, this could even be travel in the form of visiting other lands as a way to get away for a while, a type of a personal, introspective “quest”. Or it could be an indication of intense study of a subject that you are passionate about which will lead you down a new path in your life. As a Leo Moon, the destination of the journey is not known yet. But the eight of wands suggests this will be an opportunity for inspiration and adventure for sure!  

This is a good time to showcase your talents or at least begin the process of bringing them out. Increase your social interactions with others that have the same interests as you, stand up to others, and set those boundaries! Follow your joy! Remember, the one living YOUR life is YOU! Do what inspires you. We all have talents and abilities that are meant to be brought out to enhance the quality of our life and the lives of others.

Your courage to put yourself out there, will inspire others to do the same! I believe we need more of this at this time. For when we show our “beauty” to the world, it makes the world a more beautiful place.

 “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade”`
~ Benjamin Franklin

January 10, 2020 we have the first full moon of 2020 with an eclipse to boot! This moon is known as the “wolf moon”. This eclipse full moon’s supercharged energy is asking us to acknowledge our power. Channel the strength of the wolf. Allow your intuition (instincts) to guide you. Keep your eyes and ears open. If something doesn’t “feel” right there is a good reason! It may be helpful to research wolf symbolism so you can work closely with this energy this month.

The moon is in the astrological sign of cancer, which to me symbolizes emotions, home, relationships, protection. The crab has a tough outer shell and pincers to protect it’s soft insides. An indication of an energy that is tough on the outside, but sensitive on the inside.

There are other planetary influences affecting us at this time as well, namely Saturn and Pluto. These are both “harsher” planetary energies. They are on the scene to assist us in tearing down our old ways of emotional and physical being to assist us in stepping into our full power as accentuated by the wolf moon. Or for some, to reclaim power that we may have given to others or allowed them to take.

The “official” new year does not start until March, which is the time of the spring equinox. So, I feel this moon, which coincides with our calendar new year, is a reminder of time. We have a couple of months to clean up our act so that we may fully partake in the “new growth” spring energy in March which is the seasonal “new year”. The harsher energies of Saturn and Pluto are assisting the cancer moon here. Helping us keep our emotions in check so we can “toughen ourselves up” to make those difficult decisions. Saturn in particular, provides structure and discipline to enable us to do this effectively. The card that symbolizes Saturn in the tarot is The Emperor. Reflecting on the image of this card is very helpful to envision the Saturn energy.

Just as a crab sheds it’s shell periodically, this is a time for us to reflect on who we are NOW. Our “shells” at this time are soft, as we have just come out of the holiday season. The holidays, with it’s hectic energy has a tendency to scatter us a bit. We “overdo” during this time of the year. As a result, our personal boundaries are not as strong, as many of us will say “yes” to social events we’d rather not attend, overspend on gifts, overindulge in food and drink, interact with people that we do not normally socialize with, etc. in the name of the season. 

The holidays are interesting as we are confronted with many challenges during that time, that allow us to gauge our personal growth from the previous year. January, is the time to re-align ourselves after the holidays. To take the time to reflect to see where we have grown and where we still need some work.  The moon in cancer with the eclipse intensifies our intentions for the upcoming months. It gives us strength in our vision to make the necessary changes in our lives.

The wolf has a powerful gaze. It is looking at us and asking. Will you join me in the hunt? Have you discarded that old confining shell of who you once were so that you have the freedom to run with the pack under the powerful energies of this full moon? The wolf also tells us not to cower in the face of adversity. Or to allow others to “steal” our light. Show your teeth to those who do not respect your personal boundaries. The moon in cancer also reminds us that the protective shell and pincers of the cancer crab are to be utilized as well. Not everyone you interact with deserves the benefit of your generosity. Some may need to feel the “pinch” of the crab should they overstep their boundaries with you.

I have sensed a kind of “scam” energy going on right now. I don’t know if it is just because people need money after the holidays, or if it’s the planetary influences we are currently experiencing (perhaps it’s a bit of both). It feels as if people are trying to get a piece of everyone else’s pie without offering an even exchange for it. People are pushing the limits of acceptable behavior and fairness this month.

The wolf and the crab reminds us, in these situations, to shore up those boundaries. Stand firm! I also received a quick image of a crab with it’s pincers up and backing away from a threat. The message here is to not trust others so easily at this time. Keep an eye on them and don’t turn your back. You may need to skillfully maneuver to graciously back away from a situation, that is not to your benefit.

This is not the time to obligate yourself to long term projects, nor to sign a contract without very carefully reading it and considering all your options. Of course, one should always do this, but it is especially important at this time. And if you really think about it, how many times have we purchased a large ticket item such as a car or home, and not closely read the paperwork we are signing?

This applies to verbal and “social contracts” as well. When in doubt, or if you are feeling pressured, say “no”. Or at least make an excuse to give yourself time to think about it.  You do not want to tie yourself to old energies or patterns that have the potential to keep you “stuck”. Remember, this is winter. A time of rest, death, darkness, going within, a time of reflection. This time of the year is not conducive to obligate ourselves into situations that do not serve who we are NOW and who we are going to be in the upcoming year.

Both the wolf and the crab are fierce energies. But they are also sensitive as well. The wolf is dedicated to it’s family. They are protective and nurturing to those they love. The crab as I mentioned above, is soft and vulnerable on the inside, but has powerful claws that will inflict intense pain on those that mess with it. The message of this moon and eclipse is one of boundaries, strength, protection and reflection of the past 12 months and what it is that is truly important to you. Also, trust your instincts, and do not allow yourself to be convinced (i.e., coerced) into accepting a situation that is not in your best interest. Nor is it acceptable to compromise yourself or your personal values, and/or dim your own light to placate the ego of others.

You are not the same person that you were at this time last year! Use the energies of the wolf and the crab to reflect your strength and power. If necessary, show those teeth and raise those pincers! Those who have perhaps taken advantage of your kindness in the past, will quickly realize that you have changed. They will need to adjust how they interact with you. This may be awkward at first, and they will most likely challenge you. But stand firm. You may even lose some friends. But ask yourself, if all these people did was take from you or use your gifts for their own benefit, were they truly your “friends”? Perhaps losing those people will free up your time and give you the  opportunity to find a new “pack”. People who will understand and respect you. If you are a solitary wolf for awhile, so be it. Better to be a lone wolf than a doormat.

“The soul that sees beauty must sometimes walk alone” ~ Goethe

So on December 12, 2019 at 12:12 am the full moon was in Gemini. This is a significant full moon! Look at the numbers! And to top it off, this moon was in it’s fullness at 12:12 am. Wow!

So as I pondered this occurrence, I thought of the Tarot and the 12th card in the major arcana. It is The Hanged Man.

The Hanged Man can translate to many meanings depending on the cards around it. But some key words that come to mind for me when I see this image is self-sacrifice, planning, taking a pause, spiritual development, personal revelation, reflection on one’s predicament, a stalemate ie., unable to move and/or make a final decision at the present time, pondering a decision, higher awareness/consciousness, surrender, accepting the current circumstances as they are, wisdom obtained through patience, humility, learning karmic lessons, martyrdom, relinquishing control or the illusion of control. These are just a few.

The card that comes before The Hanged Man is Justice. Is The Hanged Man waiting for “justice to be served”? Perhaps he is holding onto something from the past that has run it’s course and needs to be let go of. A good example of this is holding a grudge against someone. Holding grudges keeps a person “connected” to that other person that hurt them. This keeps them in a “victim” mindset, which prevents them moving forward with their life because they are “stuck” in the pain of the past. In a more literal sense, this card can translate to someone that is actually waiting on an outcome, such as a court decision.

Or perhaps The Hanged Man is sacrificing himself for others, taking on the role of a martyr. By taking on this role, this allows the “martyr” to control others by guilt. It can also be a symptom of lack of self-worth or a need to practice better personal boundaries. This person may need to learn how to speak their truth and say “no”. Or perhaps this person is in a less than ideal living or work situation but is unable to move for various reasons.

Maybe Justice served a karmic life lesson that requires The Hanged Man to go within and do some soul searching before he figures out the correct answer that will set him free.

Or is the hanged man there as a willing participant, taking a pause in his life to reflect on who he truly is, to plan a new direction for his life?

We are not “told” why The Hanged Man is there. Because The Hanged Man is us. We are all The Hanged Man at various times in our lives.

What does The Hanged Man image mean to you? If you notice, he is alone on this card. There is no one there to untie him. He must free himself from whatever the situation is that put him there in the first place. The light around his head is a symbol of enlightenment. The “aha” moment we all get when we have an epiphany.

The card after The Hanged Man is Death. This is the release of the old. Old patterns, old cycles, discarding physical items in our environment that no longer serve us, old limiting beliefs, old systems, the end of destructive behaviors, it can be anything. To make way for the new, the old must die.

When The Hanged Man realizes the truth of what it is he needs to deal with, or let go of, he frees himself from the illusion of his self-imposed bondage. Death sets him free.

After Death is Temperance. This is where we learn to balance ourselves. To operate on a more even keel so that we do not make the same mistakes again. Our time as The Hanged Man has served us well. We have learned the lesson and are moving forward.

This brings us back to this amazing full moon in Gemini. Gemini is an air sign, which is connected to thinking, communicating, writing, and being the twins, also signifies mental flexibility i.e, the ability to change one’s mind when presented with evidence/information, and a balanced mental perspective. Gemini energy is a quick analytical thinker. It does not let emotions cloud it’s judgement. Gemini is the swords suit in the tarot. When Gemini sees a decision that needs to be made, or that a change needs to happen, it cuts to to the truth, makes the choice and is done with it.

This energy pushes us out of our comfort zone and shows us the truth in an analytical way. I get the image of Spock from Star Trek here! No excuses, it is what it is. The facts are in front of you. On a larger scale, we are seeing this energy playing out in the media with all the exposing news stories coming out. Secrets are being brought into the light so the truth can be witnessed and thus, dealt with, and healed.

On a more personal note, we may see this energy expressing itself in our lives. Old wounds and aspects of our shadow which we have kept suppressed are coming to the surface so we can understand it and release it. To enable us to transition into 2020 with a renewed sense of self and purpose.

The Gemini card in the Tarot is the Number 6, Lovers. This is the coming together of energies, bringing them into balance so that we can move forward with a new healthier perspective. Energetically, both the feminine and the masculine are equal in their own right. Each has their divine part in the universe and are to be respected and loved for what they are. Only when the two are in balance, can true progress/forward movement happen. That’s when the energy moves on to the next card in the tarot, Number 7 the chariot.

2020 is a “four” year. This should be interesting for all of us, as the number four is a stabilizing energy. We bring ourselves into balance. We come out of 2019 which is a “three” year and with our new perspective, build a new solid foundation from the chaotic creative three energy. The 12/12/12 portal (3/3/3/) is a sign for us to create a new perspective within ourselves, our communities and on the planet. The alignment of the divine masculine and divine feminine energies (duality) to bring our awareness back into balance. With this new consciousness, we will clearly see what is not working so we can release it. Once we let the old “die”, we can begin to rebuild something better that is more in alignment with our higher awareness.

The Hanged Man is a message of higher perspective: “When we know better, we do better”

Here are the cards that came out for the New Moon in Libra on 9/28/19. At first glance, these cards may seem daunting, but the message that came through is overwhelmingly positive.

The Message:

The new moon in Libra is bringing positive energies to your life. The Star card is an indication of new hope and balance. There is a sense of letting go of what no longer serves you. You are ready to examine what it is that is most important to you and let the other bullsh*t go. This is a time for healing those old emotional wounds as well. I love The Star card. She is naked with one foot in the water and one on land, pouring water on both the land and water. This card is a symbol of inner balance, acceptance and hope. Just being you, accepting yourself and loving who you are. The Star is naked, this is who she is. There is no pretense in this card.

The nine of wands reversed indicates a release as well. This ties in nicely with The Star. The message I received is “I’m not going to fight anymore or constantly prove myself to others. Either you accept me for who I am or you don’t”. This can also indicate an inner struggle that you are letting go of. And good thing too, because the nine of wands looks exhausted!

And now we move on to the ten of swords, which is basically the same message. Being swords, this card indicates a release of negative thoughts and/or beliefs that may have been holding you back. This can be in any area of your life. Perhaps you have been holding back in a relationship, not showing your partner who you are, in fear of rejection. Or maybe you have been feeling stuck in your life due to a lack of self-confidence or self imposed limitations. In any case, this card in this reading, is the ultimate “ending” card. You are done!

The eight of cups and Death are very fitting cards for this new moon reading. Both indicate an energy of leaving the past behind you. Learning lessons and moving forward. This is a completion of a cycle. And the start of a new beginning!

To wrap this reading up – The Star with these other cards is a message that yes! You are a star! Cast away those fears and negative thoughts that are holding you back! Again, this could be in any area of your life, but I am particularly feeling this in relationships. If you are in a relationship, this may be a good time for both of you to begin to open up to each other, and take the relationship to the next level.

Hope, new beginnings and healing is the message that came through today for the new moon in Libra.