The full moon tonight will be in the sign of Libra. This moon is known as the “pink moon” and tonight is a super moon as well. Libra’s card in the tarot is Justice. This card not only is about fairness, justness and our inalienable rights we have as human beings, but it’s also a reminder for us to be aware of our actions, for our actions have consequences. Also known as “Karma”. Even if you do not believe in “Karma” per say, you can look at this scientifically when one examines Newton’s third law: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This principle is also reflected in Universal Law #6 which is the Law of Cause and Effect.
The cards that came out today for this reading are the Ten of Cups, Page of Pentacles and the underlying card of the deck is Five of Pentacles. It’s interesting that the Ten of Cups and Five of Pentacles came out again today. As they have been popping up quite a bit lately!
This moon is illuminating the areas of our lives that we have been taking for granted. It sheds it’s light in the darkness so that we can see. Being that it is a super moon is of particular significance. This moon is asking us to look again.
As I mentioned before, it’s amazing to me that the ten of cups has come up yet again. This is the card of family, soul connections, emotional fulfillment, balance, and happiness. The number 10 is significant, for this number is both the number of endings (10) and new beginnings (1).
The next card, the Page of Pentacles, is aligning with the moon’s message. Reminding us to examine our lives and finances closely. As a Page, he is only holding one pentacle. He is not rich. But look how he is gazing at it. One can see he values that which he has. He knows that this single pentacle is full of possibilities. And also that yes, money is important, but what’s also important is how it is spent and earned.
As we look at these two cards together, I received the message of taking stock of the value of what we have. In doing so, you will see that you are truly “rich” in many ways. Here, I ask you to look at the expression on the Page of Pentacles face. He does not look disappointed because he “only” has one pentacle. He is grateful for this pentacle. It’s all a matter of perception.
At the bottom of the deck, the Five of Pentacles is shown. In this reading, I see this card as many of us who are exhausted from running full out on the proverbial hamster wheel. Chasing that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Round and round we go, all the while not seeing the light in the stained glass church window beside us. This is symbolic of us being so busy running in our lives, that we are not stopping long enough to pick our heads up to examine the consequences of our actions.
Tell me, does the couple in the Five of Pentacles look “happy” to you? Perhaps, they need to stop and go inside the building behind them. What and who awaits to welcome them inside?
We as a collective, have pursued happiness in the form of accumulation of material “things” for a long time. But at what cost? Perhaps it’s time to pause and turn around, go inside and regain one’s perspective. Just like the couple is advised to do in the Five of Pentacles.
We are all mind, body and spirit. If we focus too much on one aspect, the other parts are thus neglected and the energies are out of balance. The material world (the body/physical) is but one aspect of who we are. We are not our house, our car, our “stuff”. But so many have placed their identification of self on these “things”. When we neglect our mind and spirit, just focusing on the material, we shortchange ourselves and those that we love. Because we are not able to experience the full depth of our being.
Now to keep things in perspective, obviously, we live in the physical world, and as such have financial responsibilities that must be maintained. Of course we want our children to be provided for in the best way possible, we need to prepare for the future by saving and investing wisely, we need a dependable safe car to drive, we all want a nice place to live, etc., and have enough money left over after we take care of those responsibilities to enjoy our life. But there is a big difference between that and hedonism. This is what the full moon in Libra is asking us to examine. Look at the image on the Justice card. This is a card of balance, but is also one of responsibility and decisions. The sword in one hand and the the scales in the other tells us that we must be realistic and disciplined in our decisions. The sword is a mental energy. This is not an image that bases it’s decisions on feelings and emotions. Advertisers are very clever in this aspect. Pay attention to how things are marketed to us by appealing to our emotions.
We need to examine what we are purchasing and the true “cost” of it. Weigh your decisions carefully. Do your research before making significant purchases. Read contracts carefully. Pay attention to the terms and interest rates. Is this item worth going into debt for? Is this company one that you want to support with your money? How many hours do you and possibly your spouse have to work to pay off the debt?
As we look at the Justice card, we see that the planetary alignments are asking us to see as well, what has been hidden from the collective, on a global scale. I encourage everyone to pay attention and stay informed. Since going into this subject is beyond the scope of this post, I will leave that to you.
This full moon in Libra is one of personal responsibility and wise decisions. Also one of weighing your choices carefully to decide if the cost is worth it. And to understand that one must live with the consequences of their decisions.
“All that is gold, does not glitter” J.R.R. Tolkien
Wise words and thought provoking. Thank you!
Thank you so much :-))