✨ 10-17-24: Full Moon In Aries
Eight of Swords ✧ The Moon ✧ Ace of Swords
(Striked text means the card is reversed.)
I highly, highly recommend checking out the New Moon reading from this month if you haven't already, as it's, naturally, deeply connected to this one. This reading also includes a mini pick-a-card at the very bottom under the toggles!
It's easy, especially in this day and age, to get caught up in helplessness, to feel trapped and bound by the state of our lives and the world at large. Everywhere we look it feels like there are constant reminders of the things we cannot control, a sense that there's nothing we can do to fix any of it; no power to fix the planet and the injustices that plague it, no power to fix our personal circumstances, no power to fix ourselves.
Maybe we are limited in some manner. After all, one singular person, crying alone in their room, cannot stop a war or heal the planet or fix their government. When it comes to our personal lives, there are a seemingly never-ending amounts of complicating factors: Finances. Obligations. Physical & mental health. Our environment. The people around us and occasionally the company we deliberately keep. Any item on this list, alone or bunched together, can put a heavy strain on you and leave you feeling stuck in place, or like you're fighting against the current trying to turn your life around. Even when taking steps, it's rare we have the opportunity to repair things immediately, and some seasons of life are rougher than others.
It's important to remember right now that no matter what has you bound, no matter what breaks your heart and leaves you feeling hopeless or ineffective, you have power. You may not be able to move a mountain, but you can climb it. You can look for an existing pathway up. You can go around it, or go in another direction entirely. You can go and climb a hill instead.
No matter the circumstance, your perception is distorted and that naturally discourages you. The world is not just draped in darkness, you're blindfolded, and that blindfold can be removed. You may very well be trapped, but it's possible to feel your way out of what confines you in order to take action.
If some of your hurt involves the state of the world around you, think about what you tangibly can accomplish, alone and or with the help of others. Can you financially contribute to a cause? If you can't, can you put your talents to good use to support that cause, raise awareness, help to fundraise? There's volunteer work, there's political action. It may mean the most right now to contribute directly to your community in some way, where you can see a more clear result from your efforts. You can do that in conjunction with whatever efforts you wish to put towards global or nationwide issues. When it comes to the earth specifically, If you've had the feeling to look more into low-waste and sustainable living, gardening, steadily phasing out what single-use items you can in your life with reusable versions, or co-existing better with creatures that may make you uncomfortable, like bugs, this is your sign to take action relating to that.
If it's personal circumstances, consider what you do have control over. How can you work within the limits that exist, bend them, possibly even break their confines? Consider the spare time you have, even just the little moments, and how you could better make use of it. Consider how you care for your body; what you put in it, if there's any way for you to improve that, how you groom it, how you decorate it and feel comfortable in your skin. Consider your space, or what little nooks and crannies and belongings you can consider your own, how you can claim or reclaim them. Consider your creativity and how you've been longing to express it. Make a list of everything you can change, even just a little bit, and consider how you can be a flower sprouting through the cracks of the concrete
Chances are as we've approached this full moon your intuition has been pulling you in the right direction, trying to turn your attention to what needs to be addressed, or what might make you feel better. Right now, you may be listening, and just trying to figure out how to handle things or take your first step. You may come to realize the biggest limiting factor of all has been your self-doubt and feeling like you don't deserve happiness or success, or are not capable of finding it or manifesting it through action, in which that first singular step can mean the world. You may be trying to look away, but you're starting to realize you can't for much longer. Denial doesn't make reality less real. It's time to face the situation head on. Let the light illuminate all that lies in the dark.
Numerology-wise in this reading, first we have #8: a number that represents balance, infinite potential, and empowerment. Here it's represented in the Eight of Swords by a woman exercising her power by freeing herself from the swords that have her trapped, even as she cries, even as her hair conceals her vision. She still reaches out and carefully removes each blade one by one. It's also not the only 8 we've seen this cycle, going back to the Eight of Pentacles, a card in this particular deck represented by a man exercising his power by planting seeds, ones he will continue to tend until they grow to maturity, just like all else he's taken it upon himself to grow in the past.
The act of planting seeds is a detail relevant to the appearance of the Ace of Swords in this reading. The Aces in each suit are card #1: a number that represents beginnings and independence. The Ace of Swords is a seed like any other ace. It must be planted or it may represent something you are planting. It must be tended to maturity, or it represents something you will see out until your labor inevitably bears fruit. Somewhere, amidst the chaos, confusion, pain—there's clarity to be found. A new idea. A new beginning. A chance to cut through the fog in your mind. Plant it. Breathe life into it.
In the center, we have The Moon, card #18 in the major arcana. It's as if the Ace of Swords and the Eight of swords have met. A breakthrough spurs action, and a chance to release what has held you down for so long. Number 18, a number of self-determination. All in all, this full moon brings the illumination that was referenced back in the new moon reading. You can no longer hide what you may wish to avoid, or look away from, but you do have a chance to reclaim your power by addressing it all and finally moving forward. The past cannot be changed. The present and future can be crafted the moment you choose to do so.
It's okay if there's still some confusion, it's okay to feel lost. It's okay to be afraid, to be messy, to be human; and it will also be OK. You will be ok, but you can't rely on anyone else or some miracle or lucky break to save you. While we are social creatures, while we need connection, there are some things only you possess the ability to release yourself from. Think about the things you're afraid of, the things that keep you up at night, the things that scare you straight back to the past. Write them down. Why are you afraid of them? How can you face them? How can you address them from this point forward, in ways big and small? How are you going to handle that mountain?
Related Songs: Are You Ready to Live? by Dream State, You Are the Moon by The Hush Sound, Wonders by Envoi, What Are You Waiting For by Beartooth
Credits: Sun & Moon divider by Saradika over on tumblr, deck is the Sacred Rose Tarot by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman. Pick a card decks: Stellar Visions Oracle by Stephanie Gailing and Sosha Davis, Moonology Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland and Nyx Rowan.
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Pick-A-Card
The below pick-a-card is to essentially just get a little bit of insight on what some of this current energy might be about for you, or if there's a lot going on, what the main theme or focus is.
If you've never done one of these before, it's simple! Just roll with whatever stack / card / trinket / representation of each group you find yourself gravitating towards. If you feel called to more than one, that's fine, check 'em all out! If none of them capture your attention, that's fine too, this particular reading may just not be for you.
For best results, If you want, it could help to meditate first, or take a few deep breaths. Depending on your beliefs, you may also choose to ask for guidance from what or whoever it is you trust in. When you're ready, just expand the below toggle, and then expand the toggle for whichever group(s) you pick.
Pick-a-Card
Description:
Three small sets of cards are laid out on a pink, celestial themed cloth with a golden sun and stars. From left to right, you have: Group A - Amber, featuring a darker, small heart-shaped piece of earthy, honey-hued amber. Group B - Tiger's Eye, featuring a piece of the bronze and dark brown striped quartz, with it's signature luster. Group C - Green Aventurine, featuring a small chunk of the soft green, fuchsite-infused quartz with a deeper green shade in the center, and a noticeable touch of milky white.
In Summary: Your confidence may be rising at this moment, or you're seeking to improve it. You're partially being asked right now to remember who you are, to be proud of it, own it, let the world see the light that shines within you. The key to all of this is much more practical than you may think. Consider the things that light you up, that give you vitality, the work you do or effort you put in that feels rewarding. Maybe it's helping people. Maybe it's working on a creative project, large or small. Maybe it's putting yourself out there, in a leadership position, as a host, or just being more sociable. It doesn't necessarily have to be anything that aligns with your "purpose" either, though it can be; just anything that gets you excited that you love, that connects you to yourself will serve you right now well enough. Just make sure it involves some sort of tangible action. If you're already working on this, take this as confirmation you're on just the right path. Your Song Offering: Aura by VUKOVI
Group A: Amber
Description:
Three cards are laid out on the same pink cloth from before. From left to right, you have: New moon in Capricorn - Your hard work is paying off, from the Moonology deck. Sun - Radiance from the Stellar Visions deck. And finally Full moon in Cancer from the Moonology deck - A personal issue reaches resolution.
In Summary: Do not downplay your worth and what you have to offer. Whether you can catch a glimpse of it or not right now, there's a spark within you, begging to be let out to burn bright. When will you take it upon yourself to strike the flame? The bottom line is this: You have everything you need, and you are everything you need to be. There may still be plenty of work ahead, so even more reason to start somewhere now. As the Full Moon in Taurus card indicates, you do need to do some mapping out of your journey, sure. But you also have to take that first step sometime. Make your plans with the focused intent of pursuing what you've put off, in any way you can right now, in this moment, rather than dreaming up ideas and concepts you have no plans to actively commit to anytime soon, that you hold at a distance. We all have to start somewhere. Often that's not with the skill level we wish we had, the most expensive equipment, or everything needed on hand to ensure the highest possible quality. But we can improve along the way. The best way to learn is to do. Your Song Offering: A Fire On A Hill by Hands Like Houses Group B: Tiger's Eye
Description:
Three cards are laid out on the same pink cloth from before. From left to right, you have: Full Moon in Taurus - Your dreams need a practical plan, from the Moonology deck. Second House - Resources from the Stellar Visions deck. And finally Cardinal Moon from the Moonology deck - Be bold and make the first move.
In Summary: You have to be honest with yourself, and with your future or current partner, if you want to build something that lasts. You ended up with 4 cards - the odd one out compared to the other two groups that got 3. In numerology, 4 is a number associated with stability, with hard, steady work, and with the building of sturdy foundations. You may be in an existing partnership that's taking a more serious tone, that's at a turning point. You may be in a newer partnership or interested in someone and you want it to be something long-term and special. In any case, you're keeping something to yourself, or refusing to acknowledge a concern or personal issue that's impacting the relationship or inevitably will. There's a need to identify and communicate so you can deal with all of this now. Are the two of you on the same page in regards to what you want in life or out of the relationship? Do your lifestyles and dreams fit together? Have they done something that upsets or hurts you, but that you feel like you're simply overreacting to, so you keep it quiet and let it fester? Is there a risk of co-dependency, resentment, avoidance, do one of you act as a doormat? If it's a more personal issue with the chance of impacting things, perhaps you're afraid of even looking at it long enough to acknowledge it, or don't know how to change or if you even can change. With the presence of Chiron it may relate to a deep wound you've carried for much of your life, previous trauma. Are you letting yourself even listen to what you need in a relationship? You have to learn to accept and value yourself and your needs for this to work in the long-term. Group C: Green Aventurine
Description:
Four cards are laid out on the same pink cloth from before. From left to right, you have: New Moon in Libra - A new romantic cycle begins, from the Moonology deck. Juno - Partnership and Chiron - Healing from the Stellar Visions deck. And finally New Moon in Gemini from the Moonology deck - Communication is key. Note: You got an extra Stellar Visions card! Which is fairly appropriate I believe considering the theme of this group. :]
Your Song Offering: Closer by Makari, All That I Can Give by The Plot In You