Various Paganism, Tarot, Etc

🌑 New Moon & Solar Eclipse in Aquarius- February 2026

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Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @moonlightandmindfulness

New Moon in Aquarius Tarot Reading with the Honey & Lavender Tarot

Do some creative problem-solving & keep your heart open to paths you didn’t plan on taking – Life may throw something unexpected your way. How can you connect with putting your trust in the process?

Strength – Keep quiet and watch over what matters most to you. You don’t have to say anything. You don’t have to do anything. At this time, just being a silent witness will be enough to ensure safety and security.

This is innovative, rebellious, & visionary energy encouraging fresh starts and personal freedom. What can you do to make it easier on yourself to set open-ended intentions that aren’t so specific or rigid?

Seven of Swords – Look further into the future than the present moment and current experience. Open-ended intentions without a rigid definition are easier to make when they are connected to something further in the future than just tomorrow. Start with these long-term type of perspectives when seeking to set open-ended intentions, and then you can start working into closer and more present goals and intentions as the practice becomes more familiar and comfortable.

You may be guided towards unexpected experiences that support growth, even if the full picture is still unclear. How can you hold trust that it’s all designed to align you with a deeper authenticity

The Star – Your optimism practices are important. You need to keep it up even when you aren’t really feeling it. Fostering hope sometimes takes more effort and time than you might anticipate, but it’s worth it. It allows you to add a more positive outlook to life in general, and that then begins to permeate through the darker spaces in your head even without you realizing it.

This is a perfect time to connect, collaborate, & make bold moves for social change. In what ways can you carry this energy forward into working with your community?

Two of Wands – Keep an eye on feedback from others as to where they want to go as a community. It’s not all about you and what you want. At the same time? It is about how much you can handle, so don’t take on more than you can chew just because a minority tries to take advantage of your willingness to please.

Uranus, the planet of change, is active, so expect the unexpected. How can you use this time to break free from outdated patterns & beliefs that no longer serve you?

Page of Pentacles – Stay open to learning new things, new skills, and new methods. A lot of times, the learning experience helps you work through changes and transitions without you even realizing what’s happening. It can just gradually shift you from one pattern to another a little at a time.

Eclipses are said to open new pathways & powerful new beginnings. In what way can you use this eclipse’s spirit of reinvention to close off old timelines and open new ones?

Five of Pentacles – Look at where your hardships lie, and use this time during the New Moon and its accompanying eclipse to ask for help in turning these hardships around into something healthier and more in-line with your wants and needs.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Page of Wands – Be open to new pathways and experiences. Even in those things you’re an old-hand in, there’s new aspects to be explored as long as you stay open to it.

Other elements included in this reading:
Goat Figure as Sympathetic Representation of Amalthea
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Foraged Acorns for Protection during New Beginnings
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: HONEY & LAVENDER TAROT

📆 Transitioning from January to February

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Month End Tarot Reading with the Green Witch Tarot

Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.

The Generous Beggar – You are currently in a place where you are learning to not just generously offer your help to others, but ask for it when you needed it as well.

The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.

The Painter Girl – Imagination and inspiration may take a backseat for a bit as you tend to your personal needs instead. Try not to beat yourself up over this, as things will eventually slip back into a balance you’re more comfortable with.

What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.

Awaiting Spring – Patience has never been your strong suit, but it’s something you strive to become better at. You may get a bit of extra practicing with this goal as February begins.

Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.

The Plastics – Don’t try and fit in where you don’t belong. It won’t go well, and will end up being something you regret in the long run.

The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.

The Green Man – Do step into those places where you do belong and fit in. Don’t be shy about joining in on those things that are truly a good fit for you.

The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.

Witchery Afoot – A cleansing is needed. That tulpa that was sent your way a few years ago has left some lingering traces of energy tapping behind. It’s time to purge what’s left and lingers so that it can be left behind for good.

Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.

Severing the Stems – The severing ritual worked, and the tulpa was expunged. Don’t doubt the power of what you already have accomplished; the most taxing part of the work is already done. The problem lies in your emotions that linger on in response to the experience.

A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.

The Artisian – Overworking yourself won’t make things better right now. It’ll just make you tired and careless, leading to mistakes that you otherwise wouldn’t be making.

Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.

The Abundant Sun – The potential for peace and tranquility in your life is high right now, if you’re willing to train your focus in that direction. If you put too many irons in the fire at once, though, it’ll create too much work and become harder to focus on what’s truly important.

Message from the Spirit World – When you work hard and play hard, it opens up a wealth of new opportunities to explore.

Message from the Mind’s World – There’s a difference between the thoughts that hold you back and the thoughts that offer opportunities for growth. Take care not to let the former outweigh the latter.

Message from the Physical World – Be active in pruning those from your life that are harmful to you, and involve others to ensure that this is done with thorough permanence.

Take Away – You’re tired and need to rest. Don’t allow guilt or ambition to keep you from getting the rest and re-centering that you need right now. The transitions in your life that you are struggling to adjust to will move at whatever pace you set, so set one that’s healthy and manageable for you.

Spent some time making sure you are truly disconnected (including emotionally) from events in the past that could still be tapping into your energy. Deal with those emotions that linger instead of ignoring them, for they’re siphoning off energy you could be using elsewhere right now.

Other elements included in this reading:
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: THE GREEN WITCH TAROT (TRIMMED NAKED)

🌕 Full Moon in Leo – February 2026

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Tomorrow is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @moonmamaoracle

Full Moon in Leo Tarot Reading with the William Blake Tarot Revised Edition

Card to represent my energy.

Five of Painting (Pentacles) – Depleted and struggling. You are not at the top of your game right now and although you’re trying to show your “game face”, it’s starting to wear on you more and more.

What emotions are ready to burst out this Full Moon?

The Sun (landed a top the Five of Painting) – The pressure to do well and succeed feels like it continues to mount, even though you’re not getting anywhere. Not all of this pressure is external, but some of it is. Some of it is internal as well.

How can I release these feelings with empathy?

Ten of Science (Swords) Rx – Don’t give up. Your hands may be bound and it may be frustrating, but it’s not quite the end of the road. You’re holding on by your fingernails, and you need to focus on eradicating the emotions of desperation you feel by being more understanding with yourself and what’s going on with you.

Where does my inner child want to roar this Full Moon?

Nature (The Empress) – The weather has been conducive for getting out in nature, so you need to explore why you haven’t been taking advantage of this opportunity. Time in nature can provide you with a sense of nurturing that you need right now and aren’t otherwise getting.

What does this Leo energy want to teach me during the Full Moon?

Angel of Science (Page of Swords) Rx – Be selfish. It’s okay to sometimes make it all about you and what you want, as long as it doesn’t become your modus operandi.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Error (The Devil) – Take a close look at where you’re falling into temptation. Use the energy of this full moon to pull yourself from the edge of these temptations and their draw before you fall over it.

Other elements included in this reading:
Goat Figurine as Sympathetic Representation of Amalthea
Deodar Cedar Cones for Fostering Clarity and Spiritual Connection
Mookaite for Help with Weighing One’s Options
Yellow Jasper Acorn for sparking Interest in New Opportunities
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE WILLIAM BLAKE TAROT OF THE CREATIVE IMAGINATION REVISED EDITION

🌑 New Moon in Capricorn – January 2026

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Tomorrow is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @onyerbroom

New Moon in Capricorn Tarot Reading with the Merry Tarot

Structure needed?

The Magician – Take some time to get together what it is you want to happen moving forward. Goals and aspirations need to be defined first in order to succeed. You’re more than capable of taking on whatever goals you want to achieve, but the first step will always be figuring out what it is that you want.

Focused support?

Six of Cups atop Eight of Cups Rx – If you don’t have help, leave it be and go get help. Don’t be stubborn and say “fine, I’ll just do it by myself” like you have in the past. Instead, delay gratification to go enlist the help you need.

Progress towards?

Four of Pentacles atop King of Cups Rx – You can’t find emotional stability while holding yourself apart from others. A little bit of solitude is good for you from time to time, but you have a tendency to take it too far. Make sure that you are leaning into those that help you create a better emotional balance and sense of well-being, instead of shutting them out.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Fool – Try to have a little fun along the way. It may not be your go-to consideration, but it’s an important part of keeping life interesting.

Other elements included in this reading:
Goat Figurine as Sympathetic Representation of Amalthea
Foraged Oak Branch with Moss and Lichen for Perseverance
Baby’s Breath Bundle for Connecting to Purity of Heart
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Cedar Heart for Protection and Understanding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: MERRY TAROT

🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios

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Prompt : “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”

Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot - Ace of Pentacles, Three of Pentacles, Queen of Wands

Scenario 1 – Ennis has made it to midlife, with a steady job, partner, house, and family. Only, now things are boringly steady and they’re not sure if they should pursue a new job, or go back to school. Their partner is supportive of either, so now they’re coming to you for another perspective.

With your partner front and center there to help and support you in your endeavors, something new to spice up life is a good idea.  Take time to think ahead instead of just about which options seem exciting right now in the moment. Consider consulting advisors that know more about the options you’re considering than you do.  In seeking out guidance from others that know more than you, you’ll be better able to identify which opportunity is best suited for you moving forward.

Scenario 2 – Jo has had a string of short and ultimately unfulfilling relationships over the last few years, and is coming to you for guidance on how to find something more fulfilling, and maybe more lasting.

Instead of focusing on those people that make you feel excited and give you those wild tingles of excitement, in order to find something more fulfilling you need something more stable.

Lots of times, this comes off as something “boring”, but the excitement needs to come from the experiences you have with this other person, rather than from the person themselves. Seek those that can bring more to the table than just that fiery spark of chemistry, and you’ll be more likely to find a more long lasting match as a result.

Scenario 3 –A general reading (feel free to add your own flair or a backstory).

A new opportunity rests on the horizon, but it’s not something that you can take on by yourself. To start off on a good foot and encourage success in this new endeavor, make sure that you bring those with you in your life that are eager to join you in the journey, and take care to get some advice along the way from those that have tread this path before you.

DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST FELINES TAROT

🌕 Full Moon in Cancer – January 2026

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Tomorrow is the full moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @Ethony from way back in 2015.

Cancer Full Moon Tarot Reading with the Zodiac Tarot

Emotional State – Where your emotional health is during this Full Moon.

Seven of Swords – Emotionally, you are currently feeling a bit unworthy of the successes you’ve accomplished, as if these successes are the result of you getting away with something rather than hard won accomplishments.

Note: I am aware that these are irrational emotions not based in fact. They are the emotional repercussions of negative self-talk and past trauma.

Need to Nurture – What you need; either mentally, emotionally, spiritually or physically. (Look at the suit of the card for clarification.)

King of Pentacles – You crave stability. You always crave stability. Perhaps this is something that you might want to examine more closely. Not just what drives you to crave stability, but the nature of stability itself… what it is and is made of.

Shed Some Light – What your higher self, spirit guides, etc are asking you to reflect on this Full Moon.

Knight of Swords – Why are you rushing? And what are you missing out on by doing so?  When you rush around and allow impulse to lead, you lose out on the experiences you could have garnered along the way.  Instead, the experience becomes anxiety and loses its richness.  Consider slowing down instead so you can more fully experience the journey.

Dispel – What you can let go of during the upcoming waning of the Moon.

Seven of Wands – Release your defensiveness. Remember that you can stand strong in your authenticity, solid in your values and beliefs, without a sense of defense or aggression. There’s no need to bring that energy to the table.  Let it go instead.

Challenge – What obstacle is preventing you from moving forward?

The Sun – One of the obstacles that is currently preventing you from moving forward is your perception of success. Consider spending some time reflecting on why your perception of success includes no joy?  Perhaps it’s time to reframe what success looks like to include factors like enjoyment and fun rather than just goals and responsibilities.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Three of Swords – Disappointments come and go; don’t allow them cause you to crumble and fall.

DECK USED: ZODIAC TAROT IN A TIN