Tarot by the Moon

🌑 New Moon in Capricorn – December 2024

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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 @moonandcactus

New Moon in Capricorn Tarot Reading with the Seasonal Fox Tarot Winter Edition

What goal can I train my focus on that is practical and aligned with my core values?

Five of Cups – With the holiday rush at your back and the new year ahead, it’s time to return your focus to counterbalancing your natural inclination towards pessimism and negative inner dialogue. Make sure to put your effort into seeing the positive side of things and seeking out an optimistic viewpoint not just of the present, but also the future.  Use these tools to help keep yourself from sinking too deeply into those habitual negative inclinations.

How can I best set aside time in nature, and what crystals should I consider bringing along to meditate with and ground my energy?

Page of Wands – Enthusiasm is difficult to rouse sometimes when you’re stuck doing the same old thing over and over again.  As much as you love your regular haunts and trails, it’s time to start branching out and trying new locations in order to spark a fire under your enthusiasm.

Hierophant – Carnelian agate or lapis lazuli

With the Page of Wands above, the carnelian agate is the better choice, as it not just holds qualities that align with the wisdom and strength of the Hierophant, but also the traits of passion and enthusiasm that are intrinsic to the Page of Wands.

The Fool – Lepidolite, tourmaline, or turquoise

The Fool is about trust, new beginnings, wonder and joy. It is the energy of a free spirit, and thus the crystal that aligns best for you in this instance is tourmaline, whose energies encourages opening up to new experiences while lending a bit of protection.

All Together – Tap into your enthusiasm for new adventures while leaning into tried and true methods. It’s okay to get excited about exploring new trails and areas, and that enthusiasm is good for you! Just make sure when you go that you are properly prepared for the terrain and eventualities that may arise.

Fears, habits, or patterns I’m ready to release.

Knight of Swords – Let go of the urge to argue just for argument’s sake. Instead, try to take a step back,  talk less, and listen more.

Where do I need to set stronger boundaries to protect my energy and prioritize what’s truly important?

Strength – Pay closer attention to those around you and their manipulative behaviors. Make sure you ae listening and watching closely. Focus on seeking out other’s motivations, rather than taking things at face value.

How can I best honor the discipline within me, knowing that every step I take builds the foundation for my dreams?

Eight of Coins – Remember that your skills are developed through time, growth, practice, and dedication. Trust in those skills rather than letting doubt cloud over your confidence.

How can I release the pain of 2024 and step into 2025 with clarity, purpose, and unwavering strength?

Five of Swords – Set your losses aside instead of dwelling on them, and move forward prepared to go into battle and kick some ass.

New moon advice from the Minoan goddess Amalthea.

The Chariot – Be proactive toward your goals and ambitions. It’s only when you take charge that you are able to pave the way forward with ease. Waffling and hesitation won’t serve you well at this time.

DECK USED: SEASONAL FOX TAROT WINTER EDITION

🌑 New Moon in Scorpio – November 2024

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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

New Moon Intention Setting Tarot Reading with the Tarot of a Forest Witch - The Hermit, Strength, The Emperor, The Tower

Intention for this lunar cycle

The Hermit Rx – This lunar cycle is in need of a conscious effort to indulge in less alone time and connect more with others. Retreating is easy, but it’s not what you need right now.  Instead, set your sights on making sure you are connecting with others in meaningful ways and allowing them lend you support and lift you up.

Where this might be difficult

Strength – You don’t feel particularly convincing right now. Because of this, you anticipate a struggle to get others to fall in line with your goals, even though this has not been the case in the past.

How I navigate any obstacles

The Emperor – Take control and lead.  It’s not about convincing or cajoling, but about communicating clearly what is needed and appreciating those that help you to reach your goals by being a gracious leader.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

The Tower Rx – Your time of trials and tribulations is not over yet, but it’s getting there because you are being more realistic about how you view what’s going on and what can be done in the present moment.

DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH

🌑 New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Libra – October 2024

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Today 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 @moonandcactus.

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra Oracle Reading with The Haunted Manor Oracle

How can I surrender to what comes and let go of resistance to change, trusting the process?

Lineage – Acknowledge and then release your unreasonable self-imposed expectations, as well as the assumption of others expectations. Don’t allow them to hold so much sway over your actions and thoughts on what you “should” be doing with your time and energy. You need to accept that these expectations are an illusion created by your past and not reality.

How can I learn to make peace with those around me?

Winter – Stillness is an important part of growth as well as healthy communication with others. When you pause, not only do you give yourself a bit of a rest, but you  give yourself a moment of thought and reflection. People that want you to react in their favor may not like that moment in the cold outside of your attention as you look within, but that makes it that much more important that you do it.

How can I establish a sense of order and create harmony in my environment?

Hide and Seek – Stop ignoring your needs and hiding from the activities that will help fulfill them. This is especially important in keeping your home organized. Either get the housekeeper in more often or start doing more of the work yourself.

(Obviously, the housekeeper is the healthier answer here, as so many of my personal readings are reminders to involve others in getting things done instead of taking it all on my own shoulders.)

If possible, how can I avoid making major decisions until the energy stabilizes, and instead focus on planning and reflecting?

Graveyard – Don’t fret so much about the inconsequential things that aren’t being done. Work instead on the long standing unpleasant ones that need doing whether you like them or not. (Taxes… hello.)

The eclipse will tip the scales toward our relationships. Encouraging us to reassess our interactions with others. How can I trust that whatever surfaces is helping to restore balance?

Black Mirror – You have a habit of ignoring what is unpleasant or gives rise to your feelings of vulnerability, which only gives these things more power over you. Face them instead and their power will lessen, their contributions to your life shining through instead.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Sword – Stay alert and on the look out for those that are trying to manipulate you into going against your good sense, intuition, or inner compass.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rosehips for Releasing Stress and Negativity
Foraged Red Alder Cones for Support in One’s Endeavors
Red Jasper for Awakening and Motivation toward Growth
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE HAUNTED MANOR ORACLE

🌑 New Moon in Virgo – September 2024

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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 @Ethony.

New Moon in Virgo Oracle Reading with the Healing Heart Oracle

Where should I focus my energy this season?

Co-Creative Heart – Look for opportunities to involve others in your work, whether that is having them help you with whatever you are working on or teaching them new creative skills that can help you out along the way.

What needs re-evaluation?

Trusting Heart – You are trusting another to have your best interest at heart way too much. Instead of just blindly allowing this other to lead you, use your intuition to guide yourself in these situations.

What is just a distraction that I need to ignore?

Trapped Heart – Make sure you don’t get so wrapped up in feelings of restlessness that you end up taking unnecessary chances with your safety.

Where do I need to get more organized?

Curious Heart – Make sure that you are planning ahead when you decide to go off on an adventure. Combined with previous card in this reading, this is a reminder that due to safety issues that have come up in the past you aren’t always particularly safe when you’re out alone, and thus need to bring someone with you instead of just going off on your own on a whim.

What project would benefit from my full attention?

Rebellious Heart – This answer is an echo back to the second card in this reading. It encourages making sure that others are not being allowed to make decisions for you, and that you’re not yielding just to make things easier for yourself and/or others.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Unavailable Heart – Stop trying to avoid triggers and trauma reactions. You need to instead acknowledge them, and work on healing these things, so that they are no longer an issue.

DECK USED: HEALING HEART ORACLE

🌑 New Moon in Leo – August 2024

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The new moon is upon us!  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 @Lionharts #theaugusttarot.

New Moon in Leo Tarot Reading with the Tarot of the Forest Witch

What heart’s desire should I manifest during this New Moon?

Wheel of Fortune atop Justice – Spin the wheel on cause-and-effect and take a chance that the consequences you predict coming to pass won’t actually be the result. You don’t have to play things so safe and close to the vest all the time.

What intentions should I set under the New Moon in Leo?

Chariot – It’s time to start moving again. The languishing and dawdling about has been a nice respite and needed rest, but to grow and thrive you also need to lean in to hard work in order to steer things in the direction you want them to go.

How can I align my actions with my hearts true desires?

Judgment – Remember where you are going and who you want to have become when you get there. Regrets don’t always come from doing something against your nature, but sometimes in standing back and not doing something that down the line you’ll wish you had.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Temperance – Just because it’s time to start moving again doesn’t mean it’s time to rush or push yourself. Small steps.

Other elements included in this reading:
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Citrine for for Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Hand Crafted Goat as sympathetic representation of Amalthea

DECK USED: TAROT OF A FOREST WITCH

🌑 New Moon in Cancer – July 2024

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Today 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 @MoonandCactus on Instagram.

Cancer New Moon Oracle Reading with the Divine Guidance Oracle

Listen to your intuition.

Surprise – Due to the nature of intuition, is not always going to take a logical path, and sometimes it’s going to go in unexpected directions. You need to be aware of this tendency so that you don’t balk at it when it happens.

Have faith in the cosmic timing of things.

Freedom – Taking things at their own pace instead of at the speed of your unreasonable expectations does not take away from your independence.  You don’t have to worry about losing your autonomy just because things are moving slower than you’d like.

Provide a safe space for others to express their needs.

Patience – Just as you need to learn to take things at their own speed, you need to remember that sometimes you have to allow other people to take things a little slower than you would without showing your impatience.  Take a mindful breath and practice some patience with them.

Take accountability for emotions and work through them.

Chaos – The chaotic uncertainty present when your emotions are high stirs up your tendency to want to bury your emotions and hide them away. You need to remember that there is no way to work through emotions when they are buried. They need to be open and breathing, and you need to have faith that you will withstand the chaos and come out the other side.

I am connected with my deepest emotions.

Conflict – When disagreements arise, you need to take a pause and look at why you are reacting as you are in the moment. It’s in this moments that your deepest emotions are stirred up and available to you to examine.

I trust that I am protected.

Love – It is through understanding that you are not alone, and that there are people who love you, that you can feel more protected in life. That is where safety and security truly reside.

New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.

Joy – Don’t hold back. Instead, let yourself enjoy those things that you really find joy in.

DECK USED: DIVINE GUIDANCE ORACLE