World Tarot Day is celebrated annually on May 25th
Happy World Tarot Day everyone!
World Tarot Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, is a day dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of tarot cards and their rich history. Originally used as playing cards in the 15th century, tarot decks have evolved into powerful tools for divination, self-reflection, and spiritual growth. Tarot decks are comprised of 78 cards, and each one, holds a unique meaning that can offer guidance for life’s questions and challenges.
Whether one seeks guidance, personal development, or a deeper connection with the mystical aspects of life, World Tarot Day serves as a reminder of the profound impact tarot can have. It’s a celebration of both the art and the intuition that make tarot reading a cherished tradition across cultures and generations.
~Fire Moon Alchemy
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Christine (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology. She is also available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website:www.firemoonalchemy.com.
Tarot cards for the Sagittarius full moon: Eight of Swords & Eight of Wands
The full moon on May 23, 2024 is in the sign of Sagittarius. This zodiac sign is represented by the archetype of the archer, a symbol of our soul’s sense of adventure and thirst for knowledge.
Typically, full moons signify the culmination of a cycle. These are undeniably challenging times, and many of you have experienced significant changes over the past few months. The previous new moon in Sagittarius was on December 12, 2023, so this particular full moon is wrapping up about a five month Sagittarian moon cycle.
This may be a significant time marker for some of you. What valuable insights have you gained about yourself during this time? Where have you held yourself back, and where have you made progress?
Let’s delve a little deeper into the energetic signature of this full moon through the tarot:
The tarot cards that correspond with this transit are the Eight of Wands (Moon in Sagittarius) and the Eight of Swords (Sun in Gemini). As seen in their imagery, these cards represent quite opposite ends of the spectrum.
The Eight of Wands signifies forward momentum, the arrival of important messages (often good news), as well as travel, learning, and inspirational insights. This card represents Sagittarius’ adventurous spirit and the higher mind, reminding us to be open to new opportunities and philosophies.
In contrast, the Eight of Swords brings a message of isolation, restriction, as well as mental & emotional confinement. It reflects a limited perspective or can denote a lack of adequate information. Both of which can trap us in fear and denial, preventing us from seeing all our available options.
So, I ask you, which tarot card do you currently identify with?
If it is the Eight of Swords, give yourself some credit. How many times in the past have you faced your darkest fears and risen to the challenge of being the hero/heroine in your own story? That version of you is still there! Sagittarius is all about freedom. As we navigate the upcoming waning (decreasing) moon cycle, this is an opportune time to take the steps required to overcome those doubts and move forward with confidence.
More information may be required, so do your research if this is indicated for you. Reach out, an outside perspective from a trusted friend, family member, support group or professional consultant, will help to put your mind at ease. The first step is a doozy, but it gets progressively better with every step you take.
If it is the Eight of Wands, congratulations! Use the waning moon cycle during the next two weeks, to purge whatever is not vibing with your plans or goals! It’s difficult to soar like an eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys as the old saying goes. You’ve been there done that and are moving forward. You may be traveling, moving, or going for an exciting new personal or professional opportunity.
As the Eight of Wands often denotes communication, be sure to check your voicemail & emails regularly, and don’t forget the spam folder! Just as quickly as good news or an opportunity comes in, it can leave just as quickly, if you do not respond in a timely manner.
In closing, the full moon in Sagittarius on May 23rd, may close a door, but at the same time it opens a window. Believe in yourself and say “yes” to opportunities that expand your horizons personally or professionally. Tap into your sense of adventure and go for it!
Know that you deserve to be where you can thrive and grow.
The Six of Pentacles tarot card from the Rider Waite Smith deck
The Taurus new moon this week invites you to be kind, and to pursue opportunities that enhance your overall long-term stability.
The tarot card associated with this transit is the six of pentacles. A few key words for this card are generosity, investment and reciprocity.
This is an interesting card as depending on the situation, you may be the one giving or receiving. For those that are doing well, you are reminded to appreciate what you have and to offer assistance to others or a good cause when you are able. For those that are going through rough times, the six of pentacles upright in a reading is an auspicious sign that your luck is about to change for the better.
What goes around comes around and the karmic wheel of life is perpetually in motion. More often than not, an act of kindness, no matter how small, circles back to its source bringing a blessing with it at a later date. If you are presented with an opportunity to do a good deed that is feasible for you in the next two weeks, consider it.
We are all capable of giving in ways that cost very little. Hold the door for someone, offer a listening ear, give someone a compliment, thumbs up a friend’s post and/or write a review for their business, let someone in front of you in line, tip an extra dollar, etc. You get the idea.
On the flip side, the six of pentacles card invites you to examine situations where you may be over-extending your resources to the point of tipping your own scale out of balance. You should not have to deplete yourself to satisfy or help others.
If the above paragraph resonates with you, the new moon in Taurus encourages you to recognize your inherent value as you prioritize self-care as well as your own sustainability. Invest wisely. Not just financially, but also when it comes to your well-being and happiness.
Pluto goes retrograde in the sign of Aquarius today. Collectively and individually, we are encouraged to examine past and present narratives, and explore if they still hold the truth for us.
When a planet goes retrograde, its effects are more internalized and/or intense. Pluto is already an intense energy, and being in the sign of Aquarius, its effects will be amplified and focused on exposing long-standing, not so pretty hidden truths, to the collective. What we do with this information is up to us. Do we turn a blind eye? Or do we hold the responsible parties accountable?
On an individual level, Pluto’s energy will be much more internal. As it reveals the shadow aspects of ourselves, by mirroring them back to us through situations or people. Helping us to understand where and why, we may be susceptible to unbalanced power dynamics. Your feelings, thoughts and perceptions will encourage you to ask questions. As the saying goes, “when you know better you do better”. This is your invitation to take back your autonomy in areas of your life where you may have unwittingly given your power away to a false narrative.
Pluto remains in retrograde until October 11th , however it does not leave the shadow zone until February 2nd. Individually, this allows transformative insights to be recognized and worked through over several months. The world stage however, will be quite interesting to say the least during this time!
If you would like to delve deeper into this energy via your personal natal astrology chart, please contact me through my website www.firemoonalchemy.com to make an appointment. ❤️
