 We have a New Moon in Aquarius! I’m not an expert astrologer by any stretch, but astrology does inform the tarot cards, as planetary symbols and zodiac signs are woven into mythology, numerology, alchemy, and history, all of which are incorporated in pictures on the cards of the tarot. In a nutshell: The tarot is deep! These pretty pictures mean a lot. That’s why I tell beginners, and even seasoned amateurs, to use your reference books. I have been doing this for more than 43 years, and it would be ridiculous to think you could learn all this stuff in a year or so. I have several Aquarian friends with birthdays in this sign, and I have always been a bit jealous of their immense creativity and flow. Let’s see what a new moon in this sign (which lasts from this February 1st to March 2nd) does for us all. This blog entry is a short reading for both myself and you, the reader. It will give you a chance to understand how tarot works if you haven’t had a reading from me yet. I will apply these cards to myself, but please feel into how they may work for you. So, here is my spread:  The first card is at the center, representing my intention for this Moon: The Queen of Cups. She embodies the energy of love, primarily expressed as wife and mother (In many decks, she is portrayed with babies on her throne). Cups are connected to the water element and water signs and are natural for Aquarius. Water lets everything go. Water is not judgmental, and it is symbolic of love, birth, and flow. Sexuality and emotion are also a part of this card, seen in the most positive aspects. I am focusing on all aspects of love, creativity, and flow. For men, this might also mean getting in touch with the feminine side or even doting on a wife, lover, or mother.
The second card, to the left, represents critical feelings from the last moon (which was in Capricorn): the Eight of Pentacles. I was pretty busy over this last month, super-charged with work (also a good fit for that earlier moon, a rather industrious sign). There is ritual and steadiness in the Eight of Pentacles, with the idea that even if it’s an assembly line, there is general happiness in the activity. This is a card for doing for the love of doing, not necessarily about where you are going. For me, it has been writing, both creatively and with my Plath scholarship, updating my website, and working out daily. The third card, above the center, represents the critical lessons from the last month: Princess of Swords (same as the Page of Swords in traditional decks). The suit of swords represents the mind, activity, and fresh starts, and this all feels apropos, stemming from my energy boost last month. Best of all, Princess/Page of Swords has fun doing it! I have been learning to lighten up, play more, and not take things so seriously, even as I accomplish a great deal. To the right of the center, the fourth card is my direction for this new moon in Aquarius. It is the Three of Swords reversed (reversed means upside-down). This is a card for healing the hard stuff—emotional pain. I would much rather see the Three of Swords in reverse than right-side-up when I would actively be in emotional pain! Finally, the card at the bottom is our advice card for this new moon: The Emperor in reverse. Ouch. Well, nothing’s perfect. The Emperor can represent government, authority, and forces beyond our control. This energy is authoritarian and even fascist. And in reverse, the cards say that it is necessary to tough it out in these hard times. We are not finished yet. There’s your month’s forecast; apply it as you wish to your own life and circumstances. It’s been a good week: I made a new friend, I’ve kept my walking routine (even in single-digit weather), and I’m knocking things off my To-Do list. This winter is not one of hibernation for me. How about you? FEBRUARY 2022, FEBRUARY 2022 FORECAST, MYSTIC MONDAYS TAROT DECK, NEW MOON, NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS, TAROT, TAROT CARD READING, TAROT CARDS
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