Monday, October 6, 2025
Full Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde
Welcome to October! And we have a full moon in Aries today, full of fiery possibilities in spite of the retrogrades!
I am lucky to be in an artist residency this week, and enjoying myself thoroughly. So I’m happy to see ghosts and pumpkins, and surprised by the lack of bats.
This week, we switch decks. As we did last year, we are using The Halloween Tarot, by Karin Lee, with art by Kipling West. You can buy the deck from US Games here.
This deck has different names for the suits.
Pumpkins = Pentacles
Ghosts = Cups
Bats = Swords
Imps = Wands
If you’re new to the weekly readings, this is a spread of mine. It’s read from left to right, 5 cards. Any card that needs more interpretation can be built into further, above and below, with either more tarot cards, another tarot deck, or an oracle deck.
These interpretations are mine, based on my experience, intuition and responses to the artwork. You may have a different experience. This is an overview of the week as it stands now; every decision we make from the moment of the reading can change the outcome. If there’s something in the reading that worries you, you have the information ahead of time so that you can plan, make better choices, or handle it differently than predicted for a better outcome. Tarot sets out possibilities, which you change through your choices and actions.
Left to right, the positions are as follows:
1. The Collective Energy of the Week
2. The Week’s Challenge
3. The Week’s Opportunity
4. The Week’s Stretch
5. The Week’s Comfort
The Collective Energy of the Week – King of Ghosts
The card in this slot last week was the King of Pentacles. This week is the King of Ghosts (Cups). This is a generous, thoughtful person in charge of their emotions. They give comfort and support, but do not turn away from what makes many uncomfortable. Observe the bones on his robe, and the fact that he’s interacting with spirits. The collective energy of the week reminds us not to turn away from uncomfortable emotions.
The Week’s Challenge – 9 of Ghosts
This is the equivalent of the 9 of Cups. Last week, the 10 of Cups was in this slot. This week, we have backstepped to the 9. The 9 of Cups is often called “the wish card.” In this particular card, look at the art. The figure sitting on the bench, with a cat at their side, is also supported by nine ghosts. Take the chance this week, and make a wish – it’s a new moon, a great time to do so. When you make the wish, remember that you are supported. It’s in the challenge position because we often wish others well, and forget to do the same for ourselves. Make that wish for something that matters to YOU this week.
The Week’s Opportunity – 9 of Imps
The 9 of Imps (Wands) is often about being ready for anything, and being capable of everything. In this card, in particular, the imp is negotiating with the black cat, trying to gain its trust. In the background are eight of the imp’s companions, watching. Again, like with the previous card, there is support. You are the leader and the inspiration in this, but you have support behind you. Imps are also about identity and passion, so be on the lookout for an opportunity giving you an opportunity to lead that aligns with your passion and positive sense of self.
The Week’s Stretch – 4 of Imps
More imps! The 4 of Imps (wands) is about building something beautiful and permanent. There’s a celebration, peace, and joy. Between the wishing and the leading and taking care of others predicted in the three previous cards, it may be a stretch to find moments of celebration, but remember, you are building something that will be wonderful in the long term. Find moments this week to celebrate that.
The Week’s Comfort – 9 of Pumpkins
The 9 of Pumpkins is the 9 of Pentacles in other decks. It’s a card of personal, sovereign abundance and stability. You earned this, enjoy it! There’s a calm enjoyment.
Three nines in a tarot reading are significant, especially when you note which 9 is missing – the nine of bats (swords), which is a card that often indicates anxiety and upset. We have Ghosts (love, creativity, and, per the art on the card, support for your wishes), Imps (leadership, passion, ability to handle anything), and Pumpkins (material things). The other cards are about emotional stability and generosity, and building something with long-term benefits (the King of Ghosts and 4 of Imps).
Part of this week will be honoring that you deserve good things. Open your arms and accept them.
Did anything in particular resonate with you this week? Or did you find a different interpretation? I would love to hear from you in the comments!