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July 18 Waxing Phase Reading 🌓

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Greetings honey hunters! I am back with another reading for you all. This spread will focus on what is manifesting amongst the collective during this current waxing phase. If you haven’t looked up in the sky recently, we are just moving through our first quarter moon of this lunar month. A quarter moon often acts as a climactic point where there is conflict or surging events that become resolved with the final moon phase – in this case, the upcoming full moon.

Decks used: Golden Art Nouveau Tarot, Moonology, Sacred Self-Care Oracle, and Whispers of Healing Oracle

1. What is rising up in the collective between now and the full moon? 4 of Pentacles

2. What solutions are available for challenges that may arise? 8 of Cups

3. Advice to follow? The Hermit

4. The final outcome? The Empress

This spread has some information that you may not want to hear. The 4 of pentacles depicts a man who is clinging to a gold coin – he doesn’t appear very pleased, but more like he clings to it because he is afraid not to. This coin is not really doing anything for him; he is dressed plainly and surrounded by humble dwellings. There is so much more out there for him to obtain, but he is afraid of letting go. There is a rising realization that this state of being is stagnant and unfulfilling – as told by the 8 of cups. The man turns his back on material security and makes his way for the mountains in search of something more. You also have the power to do this. Note, that the cups that are left behind are not broken – this doesn’t necessarily mean you must destroy or remove this source of material security from your life, though you may decide to.

Ultimately the message here is that there is more to life, to you as a person, than getting your material needs met. Perhaps there is some fear associated with discovering what more there is for you out there, because it may take you to places where you stand alone like The Hermit does. The Hermit is the man in the 8 of cups leaving everything behind and seeking out what’s true to him, which may not make sense to the people he’s left behind. His experiences age him and leave him wiser. He is guided by his own light, which appears to lead his gaze to the empress. Is he returning to the environment he previously left, with a new perspective?

This journey ends with The Empress – abundance, fertility, creativity. When you heed the calling of the hero’s journey, you find a kind of lush depth of plenty that you can’t experience when you live life as the man in the 4 of pentacles. Whatever you end up doing, it’s going to sustain you in a way that knows no bounds. Your cup will always be full. For some, this could also mean finding a partner (your own empress), but I’m feeling more that it’s about finding what drives you creatively, or possibly looking at what you’ve got with a new kind of appreciation that isn’t stifling or spiritually empty.

When I pulled a card to summarize the reading, I pulled “Show the world the real you.” This goes back to the man in the 4 of pentacles, transforming into the hermit. You have more to give to this life. It’s okay to stand out.

Other cards include Breathe and Aromatherapy. It can be scary to decide to turn away from something and face the unknown, or admit that something important in your life isn’t making you as happy as you thought it should. Breathe through it; use incense, essential oils, or your favorite scents to ground yourself in your body. Movement also appears to encourage embodiment. Chanting is another powerful tool for becoming aware of your body as you feel the vibrations of your voice project out. Allow more sensuality into your day to day – like the empress.

The last two cards I want to focus on are Compassion and Kindness. Compassion speaks particularly towards being patient with yourself. It also suggests that you depart from unfulfilling circumstances with compassion towards who or what’s being left behind – they served a valuable purpose in your life.

The image of Kindness is particularly symbolic when considering the words of Joseph Campbell:

The whole cycle of human life from childhood to old age has in its middle the period of participation in the historical society into which you have been born. The child is prehistoric in its character and has not been inducted into the way of its particular historical condition. The aged person, who has disengaged from the toils, concerns, and the prejudices of this particular society, again has gone back into the realm of the universal. So that figure of old age looking at childhood that we still use to symbolize one year passing into the next is one eternity looking at another, and in between is the time of historic action in the field of history. … What the cornucopia represents is that vessel of our own psyche out of which the crop must come, out of which the flower must bloom, and the figure carrying it can either be the child,…or the old man.

Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine, ch. Mystery Cults

What a fascinating message which is so synchronous with this reading. This card can be taken to represent The Hermit looking back on the figure from the 4 of pentacles, who is naive to all that his life will offer him, represented by the flower. Reflect on the symbolism of the cornucopia, the flower, and The Empress. When you look at this card, who is giving the flower to whom? What things do you think the old man might have to say to the child, or the child to the old man? Make note of what comes up for you, and remember to be kind to yourself.

Thank you!

Please let me know in the comments if this resonated with you. I appreciate feedback! I hope you all have a lovely week and full moon.

June 24 Full Moon Reading 🌝

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Hello, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve done any public card readings! If you are new here – welcome and thank you for stopping by the moon hive. I am the bleeping bee and the is a place where I like to post moon cycle tarot and oracle readings, as well as other content that I find supportive to inner work and spiritual development. Please consider signing up for email alerts if you like what you see!

Today I am excited to use my new ring light setup I just received today. Having the right light to photograph the cards I draw was actually somewhat of a hindrance in the past – I often felt a pressure to do readings by a certain time when the natural light for photography was best. Now I can do it whenever I feel like it and still achieve aesthetically pleasing results! Let’s get to it.

Decks used: Golden Art Nouveau Tarot, Moonology, and The Sacred Self-Care Oracle

Before I dive right in, I’d like to explain that these readings are for fun and aren’t specific to anyone in general. That means if you don’t find that it resonates with you, then it doesn’t! If you get something of value from this reading then that’s wonderful. Whatever your experience is, I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

Let’s get to it.

Card 1 – What needs to be forgiven? 8 of cups.

Card 2 – What is the full moon illuminating? 7 of cups.

Card 3 – What comes next? 9 of wands.

What I got from this reading is that issues of abandonment are coming up for a lot of people. Perhaps you were abandoned by someone, like a family member or someone you looked up to. Maybe you are considering abandoning something you’ve put a lot of work into or that took up a large part of your life and even produced a lot of good outcomes for you. This full moon is revealing to you that you have a lot of choices for how to proceed. Another phrase coming up: forgiveness is a choice. I’m feeling very drawn to the cloaked figure radiating from one of the cups in the 7 of cups – the choice that feels right to you might not make a lot of sense or the details for how to make it happen might not be clear yet. Go with your gut feeling – what feels empowering to you. Empowering doesn’t necessarily mean free of fear or that it’s going to be easy – look at the figure in the 9 of wands. What you’re moving towards may have been on your mind or been developing for a long time now. You might feel confusion or self-doubt, but your position is secure. You can handle whatever challenges might come up during this waning phase!

I drew the following supporting cards – you are good enough and alone time.

Whoever abandoned you, their actions don’t reflect on your worth. Your choices do not have to be perfect either. If you are choosing to learn a new skill, accept that you are not going to be exceptional at it right away and love yourself for taking up a new challenge. You will feel connected to your inner strength through overcoming this challenge. Make some time to be alone with yourself, with no expectations, just listening to your body and what desires and drives surface when there aren’t any people or responsibilities around to distract you. Consider how alone time makes you feel – get curious. Are there any emotions or memories that come up? Consider journaling about your experience.

Thank you!

I hope you enjoyed this reading! I greatly appreciate feedback and would love to hear your thoughts. Happy full moon!

August 3rd Full Moon Insights

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Greetings honey hunters. I’ve decided to start sharing with you all an exercise I’ve been doing – lunar tarot readings! These are spreads that I use every full moon and new moon as my own lunar ritual. I am using Yasmin Boland’s Moonology oracle deck combined with Giulia Massaglia’s Golden Art Nouveau tarot deck! The spreads I use come from the Moonology booklet. My goal is to share my readings in a way that is instructive to how I interpret cards so that others may find some guidance in how to do this for themselves!

Before I dive into the readings, I just wanted to mention that the moon was gorgeous last night! I went to the park to watch the moon rise over the mountains before my reading and it was so worth it. When the moon rose, the sky was a soft cornflower blue and the moon was a vibrant tangerine – and HUGE! I felt so amazed and lucky to live just a block away from a park that gives such gorgeous views of the mountains. Here is a beautiful photo of last night’s moon by Josh Jones of Everett, WA:

The Reading Ritual

My lunar readings follow the same format every time. They are two sets of spreads tailored to either the new moon or the full moon. The first spread is always a 3-card spread, which I prefer to use the Moonology deck for. The second spread is a 4-card spread, which I prefer to use a traditional tarot deck for.

The 3-card spread is focused on the immediate situation – the night of the new or full moon, and what’s going on right now. It tells us about the moon. The 4-card spread deals with the specific lunar phase for the next 2 weeks. A full moon is the start of a waning moon phase, and a new moon is the start of a waxing moon phase. I use this spread to get a general idea of how to approach the next 2 weeks. I like that it’s a specific range of time that isn’t too long or too short.

Before I start reading, I meditate to clear my mind and develop a connection to my intuition. You can do whatever feels comfortable for you – but I especially love going outside when the moon is out to do this. I have a space at my dining table where I always draw my cards. I sometimes light candles or sage my space before reading. Once I am settled in and able to focus on the reading, I begin shuffling my cards.

Everyone shuffles differently, but this is what I do: I first hold the deck in my hand and then cut it, allowing the cards to slide over each other from one hand to the other, similar to the overhand method. After that, I then perform a Mongean shuffle. I repeat both of these methods for every question/position in the spread and focus on the question while I am shuffling. When I finish, I cut the deck one last time into three piles. From there, I proceed with drawing the cards – but I don’t draw from the top of the deck. I close my eyes and focus on my question, and then I intuit where I should cut the deck and then draw the card that is there (sometimes I feel that I should draw the top of the deck, too).

On to the spreads!

The full moon spread is as follows:

  1. What needs to be released? Disseminating Moon: Take time to breathe out
  2. What is the full moon illuminating? New Moon in Sagittarius: Luck is on your side
  3. What comes next? Void-of-Course Moon: Nothing will come of this situation

You may be feeling tense right now – something has been consuming your attention that causes you to worry and forget to breathe. We often hold our breath when we are in a state of high stress and adrenaline and feel compelled toward action, but know that the situation has peaked. The full moon in sidereal Capricorn brings a kind of foreboding pressure with it – but the moon travels quickly, and the feeling will pass soon enough. Release your breath, as the disseminating moon suggests, and be at ease. The new moon in Sagittarius is here to show us a new path or vision. Jupiter, the Guru, is currently retrograding into sidereal Sagittarius – his own sign. This transit brings fortune and rejuvenated enthusiasm to those experiencing it. The void-of-course moon adds that it could be a good time to abandon old plans and try something you had not considered before. Or, it could mean that the worst case scenario you have been agonizing over is all in your head and will not come to pass. It’s okay to take a detour off the beaten path.

The waning phase spread is as follows:

  1. What needs to be released or surrendered? 10 of Pentacles
  2. Available help. 8 of Pentacles.
  3. How to surrender or find acceptance? Knight of Cups
  4. The final outcome. The Empress.

The 10 of Pentacles depicts a scene with an old man gazing on towards a young couple. The card traditionally represents achieving wealth and prosperity – the kind that leaves a legacy for the next generations. The 8 of Pentacles depicts a man working diligently to craft 8 pentacles – he may be an apprentice, he is devoted to improving his craft. Then we have the Knight of Cups, a gentle idealist who offers out a cup. Finally, The Empress is a major arcana that represents sensuous femininity and motherhood.

Taking the entire spread into account, we see the old man, the apprentice, and the knight looking towards the right – perhaps to the future? Or perhaps the old man and the knight look towards the apprentice, who is focused and absorbed in his craft? Who is the knight holding the cup for? Is it leading him?

The 10 of Pentacles is in the position of what needs to be released or surrendered, paired with the 8 of Pentacles I wonder – is it time to pass on the mantle? Is there someone in your life that could learn from your experiences, that you could mentor? Or maybe you are the budding apprentice here, who has outgrown their mentor. Perhaps you are ready for the next level. The Knight of Cups calls on you to follow your heart. Knights can also bring about a change. Harkening back to the full moon spread, it could be that the path you have been on has run its course, and you have achieved all that you can. While you reflect on your next steps, take pleasure in the comforts around you. Right now is a fertile time for new ventures, give yourself permission to treat yourself as new desires and ideas gestate during this period.

Thank you!

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