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Deck Review: Guardian of the Night Tarot
Welcome to a new deck review! The chosen deck for this review is the Guardian of the Night Tarot by MJ Cullinane (Margaux Jones). “The Guardian of the Night Tarot calls animals who thrive in the dark to be your companions, animals who use the night sky to their advantage, to be your trusted guides as you navigate your way through even the darkest of times.”
New Moon in Libra
The moon is on her way to being new this Sunday September 25 in the airy sign of Libra at 4:55 pm CST. This is the perfect time each month to set new intentions and make a wish. Libra belongs to the air element meaning analysis, communication and making connections take center stage. If we take Libra’s air element (thinking) and combine it with the symbol of the scales we can see decision-making as a very important aspect of this sign.
Tarot Spread for Strengthening Intuition
With the Autumnal Equinox approaching and our descent into the dark or resting half of the year, this is a fantastic time for going inward and developing our intuition. Intuition is a key component of our spiritual path and day to day life. For this blog, we are going to dive into a tarot spread called A Visit to the Oracle. This spread is designed to be a meditation/visualization that is intended to assist you with opening your intuitive channel and strengthening it.
How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox
Many of us harken the time of fall with a heart of gladness and a breath of fresh air. The air seems to be more playful and mischievous than usual. The leaves begin to turn (in some places more brilliantly than others) and fall to earth, the nights become longer, the days are shorter. Depending on where you live, the temperatures may drop a bit. It is a time of gatherings, bonfires, food, stories, and magic. Each season has its own magical qualities to it. Fall brings a heightened awareness of mortality, cycles, other realms, ancestry, and traditions.
Full Moon in Pisces
The moon is on her way to being full this Saturday September 10 in the watery sign of Pisces at 4:59 am CST. This full moon for some of us may be a time to loosen up and get in touch with our feelings while others may need to get their head out of the clouds and do something more practical.
Sapphire: Spiritual Truth Teller
Sapphire is the traditional birthstone of September , that has a powerful magic all its own! This is a stone that can guide you along your spiritual path and help you intuitively create your own spiritual practices. Blue Sapphire can also assist with claiming your own voice and speaking it clearly with your own truth.
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury, the Roman messenger of the gods, will go retrograde in the airy sign of Libra at 10:38 pm CST on September 9, 2022. Unplugging and slowing down is the higher spiritual purpose behind this astrological phenomenon. Sometimes a Mercury retrograde gives us a second chance to get things right!
Best Gifts for Virgo Sun Sign
If you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift for someone born under the Virgo sun sign, look no further! We’ve put together a list of gifts and gift ideas that are sure to please even the most particular Virgo. Pamper your favorite Virgo with a thoughtful gift for their solar return, and they'll happily share their caring, grounded energy with you!
New Moon in Virgo
The moon is on her way to being new this Saturday, August 27 in the earthy sign of Virgo at 3:17am CST. At its most simplistic level, the new moon in Virgo puts us in a security-conscious frame of mind. This is the ideal time to write down practical steps to achieve your visions and take care of yourself in the process!
Crystals for Intuition
The more you work with and listen to your intuition, the clearer and stronger it will become. Working with the listed crystals can help you to strengthen your intuitive channel! When we strengthen our intuition and make better choices for ourselves, we can show up differently in the world and be of service to others.
Picking Your First Tarot Deck: The Rider-Waite
For newcomers to Tarot, the choosing of a deck can be a daunting task. For those who want to know where to start, the answer is fairly simple. Most people begin with. Rider-Waite Deck (sometimes known as a Rider-Waite-Smith or a RWS). Here's what you need to know.
Full Moon in Aquarius
The moon is on her way to being full this Thursday August 11 in the airy sign of Aquarius at 8:36 pm CST. Aquarius's air energy fans the fiery flames of Leo creating an atmosphere of inspiration and filling our minds with amazing creative ideas. No more playing by others’ rules and expectations; we are determined to do things our way & be ourselves!