Ostara 2024 – Spring Equinox

Today is the Spring Equinox, which is considered by many to be the first day of Spring, and is one of only two moments in the year when the sun is exactly above the Equator and, as a result, day and night are of equal length. After this day, the brightness of daylight begins to overtake the dark hours in the sky as the days continue to longer and longer, and the nights shorter and shorter.  This transition is the basis within the celebration of the holiday itself, as we celebrate the warming and awakening of the earth as she prepares to share her abundance and generosity with us all.

Today’s spread takes a look at some of the elements associated with the Spring Equinox, and the advice they have to offer us.

Spring Equinox Tarot Reading with the Lili White Tarot

Tulips – Loyalty / Forgiveness: Where do I need to practice forgiveness to foster stronger loyalty?

Knight of Wands atop Page of Wands Rx – sometimes when you wing it instead of taking your time to learn things at a reasonable pace, things go awry. Let go of the blame you feel in these moments. Experimentation has value, even in the times it sends you back to the drawing board.

Robin – Compassion / Patience: How can I give myself more compassion and patience?

Four of Swords – Give yourself the room to rest and recover that is needed. You wouldn’t push someone else in your own situation, so stop pushing yourself and use this time to strategize instead of acting.

Rose Quartz – Unconditional Love: How can I be more open to offering unconditional love to others?

Eight of Cups Rx – Be ruthless in cutting out those in your life that don’t deserve your love and loyalty, and it will open up more of those qualities in yourself to give to those that are truly deserving.

Aquamarine – Calm / Courage: What do I need to help me to stay calm and courageous in the face of adversity?

The Empress – Time in nature, nurturing relationships with both yourself and others, and a mindfulness towards abundance.

Butterfly – Transformation: What sort of transformation is waiting for me this spring?

King of Swords and Deserve – You deserve love and happiness, but sometimes to get it you have to take up the reigns, strategize your path forward, and take others with you along for the ride.

Clover – Luck / Protection: Where in life will luck play into protecting me from potential harm?

King of Cups – You are very lucky in love, and in having someone in your life that doesn’t want to just hear about your emotions, but wants to help guide you in learning about them.

Rabbit – Fertility / Abundance: How can I encourage more abundance in my life this spring?

The Moon Rx atop Five of Cups – Take care to be aware of when uncertainties make you sour. You don’t have to snap back or become negative during these times, but it’s something that you’re going to have to keep an eye on and be aware of or it will happen again and again.

DECKS USED: LILI WHITE TAROT AND EARTH ANGEL ORACLE

🌑 New Moon in Pisces – March 2024

Tonight 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 Owl and Bones Tarot.

New Moon in Pisces Tarot Reading with the Heart of Gold Tarot - Three of Cups, Three of Wands, The Hermit, Strength, Death, The Hierophant

What is raw?

The Hermit Rx – You are not getting the healthy alone time you crave, and haven’t got so long now that you’ve forced your wants and needs in this area into hiding.

What has left you insecure?

The Hierophant Rx – New methods being prioritized over traditional ones. A lack of teaching others due to this societal trend. It feels like your methods are being rejected by the new and upcoming.

What are you waiting for?

Three of Wands – Movement. Your inner needs require it. You are healing right now, but you will soon be able to strap on your hiking boots once again.

What enhances your spiritual search?

Three of Cups – Others. Sharing time with other like-minded individuals.

What do you find?

Death – Again and again and again, change rears its head. Work on getting used to the idea that life is constantly changing.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Strength – Make sure you are prioritizing kindness over force. As the saying goes, you draw more bees with honey than vinegar.

DECK USED: HEART OF GOLD TAROT

🌕 Full Moon in Virgo – February 2024

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 Seeds of Shakti.

Virgo Full Moon Oracle Reading with the Timeless Tales Oracle

What medicine does the Virgo Full Moon offer?

Liberation – You are being offered the opportunity to wrest free more independence from those things that tie your hands and hold you down.

What area in my life needs more structure and organization?

Justice – Remember that you get what you give. It’s time to create a cycle of returns.

What lifestyle changes would my body, mind, and heart benefit from?

Greed – Tap into your feelings of FOMO and make sure that they aren’t being allowed to get out of control. Practice moderation, even though it’s not your strong suit.

What project that has been on the back burner forever needs to be revisited and completed?

Fortune – It’s time to begin working on those things that you know will grow your fortune and create success for you. Get draft listings posted in your shop, restock those things that you know people are waiting to come back in stock in your shop, etc.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Secrets – Tend to your own secrets and leave other people’s alone. Remember that other people are not all that much different than you, and their secrets are probably similar as well. There’s no need to go digging.

DECK USED: TIMELESS TALES ORACLE

🌑 New Moon in Aquarius – February 2024

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 Owl and Bones Tarot.

New Moon in Aquarius Tarot Reading with the Honey Knight Tarot - Six of Swords, Six of Pentacles, Eight of Pentacles, The Emperor, Knight of Wands

What complicated emotion needs untangling?

Six of Wands – Your desire to please others versus your your own needs.

How can you loosen the knots ?

Eight of Pentacles – Just keep working at it.

What allows you to break free?

Knight of Wands – Your passion when you get really enthusiastic about something.

Who or what supports your new freedom?

The Emperor – Those that you consider above you in the “food chain”.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Six of Pentacles – Remember that generosity goes both ways, otherwise you’re just being used.

Side Note: This deck speaks really succinctly. There’s not a lot of expansion here in the answers, just short and sweet responses.  It almost feels like using a Lenormand deck, even though it’s tarot.

DECK USED: HONEY KNIGHT TAROT

Imbolc 2024

The time between February 1st and 2nd is Imbolc (also known as Candlemas, Imbolg, and Brigid’s Day), which marks the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and signifies the transition from winter into the first stirrings of spring. This holiday is about life renewing, but in the hidden darkness of cold months and dark earth. Deep in the darkness seeds stir and roots begin to feel the warming of the earth as the days grow longer and nights shorter. Life awakens, invisible in its infancy.

imbolc

Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months for each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. Usually I use an adaptation of my Self Care Saturday spread, but focused on progress and my path. For this year, I’m using the #DiscordTarotholicsFebruary2024 Imbolc Spread instead.

Imbolc Oracle Reading with the Seasons of the Witch Imbolc Oracle

What seeds need planted in my life right now?

Kulning – Homecoming. There is a theme of appreciation for hearth and home rising in your life right now. It is a time to view home once again as that place of refuge, rather than just a place of work and toil. You can get through any obstacle in your path as long as you have that steady foundation of home and family to lean into.

What preparations do I need to begin making to prepare those seeds for growth?

North Star – Work on strengthening your connection with your “true north”. It is through aligning with your own personal values that you set the stage for growth in in the areas mentioned above in the Kulning card.

What in my life is beginning a phase of reawakening and renewal?

Snowflakes – You have an opportunity at this time to reconnect with more appreciation and gratitude for all that is around you and all that you have accomplished. It’s through this mindset of appreciation that you are able to take pride in what you have instead of constantly pushing yourself for more.

How can I best foster that awakening?

Dawn – Slow down and become more of a witness instead of an actor in the situations and activities around you. Pause more to appreciate, rather than constantly focusing on moving forward.

DECKS USED: SEASONS OF THE WITCH IMBOLC ORACLE

🌕 Full Moon in Leo – January 2024

Today 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 Owl and Bones Tarot.

Full Moon in Leo Oracle Reading with the Fairy Tales Metaphoric Cards

What is your reason to roar?

The Watchful Wolf – Protecting what’s yours. Whether it’s people or spaces… pack or den.

What makes you crave the spotlight?

The High Tower – You like to be admired. (Who doesn’t?) It lifts you up.

How can you share that light?

The Sad Prince – Stay humble and allow your vulnerabilities to show.

How can you better integrate feedback or criticism?

The Warty Toad – Don’t allow criticism or constructive feedback (even the badly phrased kind) to dim your heart’s glow. Process it with your mind, not your emotions.

Full Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Slave’s Cave – Home doesn’t have to be a place of only toil and work. It can be cozy too.

DECK USED: FAIRY TALES METAPHORIC CARDS