Category: Community Tarot Reading for the Week

Monday, October 26, 2026
Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Venus, Mercury Retrograde

With both Venus and Mercury in Retrograde until November 13th, we need to move gently through the world in the upcoming weeks.

We also have a full moon in Taurus today, so take a deep breath and hunker down.

This coming Saturday is Samhain, and the Days of the Dead. If you are interested in the ceremonies I use to Tend the Dead, you can read about them here.

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

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.

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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is our central energy this week, encouraging us to look at things from a fresh perspective and not rush into making any decisions. With all these retrogrades, it’s time to reflect, not make massive changes. Take your time, and don’t let anyone push you.

 

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: Three of Ghosts
This week, you will have to chance to celebrate a creative collaboration in a very tangible way. The 3 of Ghosts, similar to the 3 of Cups, in the position of the North, says this is a good time to celebrate one of your creative projects with others, that includes others. The three ghosts are braided together and joyful. Savor the celebration!

 

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: The World
The World came up in the South during the October 12 reading. This time, it’s in the East, the position of thought and intellect. Take time this week to daydream. Use the Hanged Man energy in partnership with the World energy to dream the world you want to create.

 

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Nine of Pumpkins
The equivalent to the 9 of Pentacles in other decks, the 9 of Pumpkins in the position of identity assures us that we are enough just as we are. We are sovereign. We are fulfilled. From this position, we can dream the dreams of the World and the Hanged Man.

 

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Five of Imps
This card came up in the very same position in the October 5 reading. Enjoy some creative debate. It’s not a serious, deadly argument – it’s passionate people arguing their position, and the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Enjoy the discussion!

Did anything resonate with you, or did you get a different interpretation? I’m always interested in your comments.

Next week, we will have a different deck for November, and a new spread for the coming year!

Monday, October 19, 2026
Waxing Moon
Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Venus Retrograde

The month keeps accelerating, doesn’t it, in spite of the retrogrades? Pluto went direct on the 15th, which gives us momentary new direction until Mercury goes retrograde this week on the 24th, and will remain there until Nov. 13. Back up your technology, remember there may be delays in travel plans, take a breath and make sure you are clear when you communicate, not just reactive. Try to avoid large purchases or signing contracts. Always read the fine print.

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

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.

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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: The Chariot
The Chariot is about moving forward, driving your own destiny. The pumpkin-headed figure driving the car looks pretty happy about it, as does the black cat beside him. This card is the central driving energy of the week. What roads, physical and metaphorical, are you ready to explore? What dream do you drive toward? It’s a positive card of you being in control of your own destiny. It’s also the only Major Arcana card in this reading.

North – Earth/Tangibles: Four of Ghosts
The equivalent to the 4 of Cups, the 4 of Ghosts shows a figure who looks discouraged. Some cards tilt it more toward boredom or restlessness, but this figure looks discouraged. However, the ghosts around them are friendly, offering a cup of something warm, sharing cookies, even the pumpkin hanging from the branch and the Moon smile down. In this case, with this deck, you might feel stuck and isolated. Take a deep breath and look around. There’s more support than you realize. There are times to withdraw and ponder in solitude, and there are times to accept what’s offered. This card suggests accepting support. Since it’s in the North, it’s on a tangible level.

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Page of Ghosts
This card relates to the Page of Cups in other decks. It’s about creative curiosity, and it’s in the position of thought/intellect. Try something creatively new this week. See if you enjoy it. There’s no pressure. It’s about playing with possibilities rather than fully committing to a new path.

 

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Seven of Ghosts
Similar to the 7 of Cups in other decks, the 7 of Ghosts is about daydreaming and possibilities. It’s often negatively interpreted as “make a decision already.” However, when it comes up for me, I find that it encourages me to carve out time to dream about different possibilities and explore them through imagination. It also warns me not to let anyone push me into a decision that serves them rather than serving me. Since it’s in the position of identity, this is a time to imagine the different ways you want to show up in the world, and see which persona serves you best and is the real you.

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Knight of Pumpkins
This is similar to the Knight of Pentacles, which is someone who goes out into the world and may not reach the destination quickly, but through steady forward motion. With the line drawn from this card through the Chariot through the Page of Ghosts, it suggests taking your time and enjoying whatever new thing you try. Slow and steady – you are in charge, you get to set the schedule and explore the possibilities.

No bats or imps this year. Just a Major Arcana, ghosts, and pumpkins. It’s about creative explorations one step at a time.

Did anything resonate, or do you have a different interpretation. Please share!

Monday, October 12, 2026
Waxing Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Venus Retrograde

Here we are, barreling through October.

We had a new moon last Saturday, giving us a chance to re-set in Libra. On Thursday, Pluto will finally go direct, and we are temporarily down to five retrogrades, until Mercury goes retrograde on the 24th.

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

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: Ace of Bats
The central driving energy of this week is the Ace of Bats, equivalent to the Ace of Swords. New ideas and opportunities arrive, and possibly from unusual sources (with Pluto turning direct). Be open to new ideas and new perspectives.

 

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: Knight of Imps
This knight is passionate about the mission. The knight moves forward quickly, with belief and confidence. The position of the north in this reading suggests that the ideas you come up with this week need to be acted on quickly. We’ve had a lot of “think but don’t act yet” in our readings over the past months, but this week is time for action.

 

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Nine of Ghosts
The “wish card” turns up in the position of thought and intellect, supporting the Ace in the center. What do you wish for, creatively? It’s time to act on it (knight of wands).

 

 

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: The World
The World is open to you this week. You’ve wrapped something up and are starting something new that can be whatever you want it to be. Embrace it. Enjoy it.

 

 

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Page of Bats
The Page is curious and eager to learn. This ties in with the other bat cards in the reading. As the equivalent to the Page of Swords, it often comes up as a warning not to gossip. Be careful to whom you speak about your creative ideas. This might be a good week to act on it without talking about it too much. Keep the details to yourself.

We have two bats (thoughts), one ghost (creativity/emotion), two Court cards (one an imp, one a bat), and one Major Arcana card. There are no pumpkins/pentacles in the deck. It’s about thought, action, new beginnings, and discretion.

Did this resonate with you, or did you get something different? I’m always interested to hear about it.

Monday, October 5, 2026
Waning Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus, Venus Retrograde

Welcome to a new month (and the monthly deck switch). I’m always confused when a month starts in the middle of a week.

Venus went retrograde on the 3rd, and will remain so until Nov. 13. She retrogrades in Scorpio, which intensifies everything. It’s a re-examination of relationships and what we value. It’s not a good time for major makeovers in the looks department. Play with ideas, but don’t take action until Venus is direct.

We have a new moon on Oct. 10, this coming Saturday. This is a great week to cut away anything you no longer want in your life. Cord cutting and banishing spells are especially strong leading into the dark moon/new moon.

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  buy the deck from US Games here.

This deck has different names for the suits.
Pumpkins = Pentacles
Ghosts = Cups
Bats = Swords
Imps = Wands

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: Seven of Bats
This is similar to the 7 of Swords, which often means that someone is lying to you, or that you need guile to get what you want. Be clear on your own agenda, and ethical in how you work to achieve it. Are the risks worth the result? It can be a warning on your own behavior, or a warning that someone is trying to manipulate you. Since it is the driving force of the week, be cautious. Since we are in Venus retrograde, which asks us to re-examine relationships, that will add additional influence to this possibility.

North – Earth/Tangibles: 4 Bats
This is the equivalent to the 4 of Swords in other decks, and warns you that, on the tangible plane of your life, you need extra rest. Do not push yourself too hard (in spite of the 7). Make time for extra rest, no matter how pressured you feel. Let the cat sit on you and soothe you, as the moon peers down on you. Your body needs rest.

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Page of Pumpkins
Similar to the Page of Pentacles in other decks, this Page is curious and willing to learn. It’s tied to the east, the are of intellect, so if an opportunity to learn something new comes your way this week, enjoy it. It can also indicate money coming your way, which is always welcome! Since it’s in the East, if it’s about money, it’s in exchange for something you did with your intellect.

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: The Emperor
In this position of identity, the Emperor reminds us to stand in our own integrity. It’s a strong line up through the noise of the 7 of Bats to the 4 of Bats. Put your foot down and take time to rest. Both your body and your soul need it. Actions have consequences. If you’re exhausted, you will not make the best choice.

 

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Five of Imps
There’s a chance for creative debate this week. The five imps (wands) each have strong opinions and aren’t always in agreement. But they are not threatening each other. Each is so excited about their own position that they are trying to persuade. This has something to do with emotional or creative life, being in the West. It doesn’t have to be a nasty argument. It could be a mildly uncomfortable conversation that talks things through and gets them resolved.

In typical Venus Retrograde fashion, a lot of this week deals with how we relate to each other and the world. The single Major Arcana card encourages us to stand in our integrity, and make choices from there. Be curious, engage in creative debate, be careful with whom you share what information, and, most importantly, rest.

Did this resonate, or did you get something different? I always like to hear about it!

Monday, September 28, 2026
Waning Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde

We change from September into October during the week, which means this is our last week with this beautiful deck. I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

We had a full moon last Saturday. This coming Saturday, on the 3rd of October, Venus joins the retrograde parade. It’s time to re-examine relationships, and be careful of the temptation to change your look radically. Play with ideas, but wait until Venus goes direct to make a decision and make the actual changes.

This month, we use the BONESTONE & EARTHFLESH TAROT: THE REAWAKENING by Avalon Cameron with art by Ana Tourian. I received this deck in spring, and have worked with it almost every day since. It is a deck that I knew with which I would forge a deep connection from the moment I touched it, and that has only grown over the past months. The artwork is gorgeous and the interpretation guidance insightful. It also contains journal prompts for each card, inviting even deeper exploration. You can find out more about the creators by clicking on their names, and buy the deck here.

Thank you to Jamieson Wolf, who first introduced me to the deck.

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: The Chariot
The driving energy of this week is the Chariot. It’s about mastery, willpower, and movement. Widen your perspective. You might travel literally (as I am doing this week) or figuratively, as you make plans for change. You are making progress. You are doing the work.

 

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: Strength
The travel that drives you this week needs you to show strength and compassion in tangible ways. The determination fueling the chariot also aids in the strength needed here. Remember that compassion and kindness are forms of strength. Find the central stillness, and know where and when you can draw on reserves.

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: The Bruxa
This card is unique to the Bonestone deck. The Bruxa is a being of magic, and of calling the magic from deep within. Surrender, sacrifice, and tap into your deep divination abilities. In the position of the east, this is about pondering how you think about magic, and how you want to use it.

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: The Hanged Man
Odin appear here, in the position of identity. This is a time to look at things from a different perspective. It’s also a time to pause rather than push. At first, this card appears to be at odds with the chariot, which is about movement. However, often physical movement (walking, driving, traveling) encourages deep reflection. Instead of seeing these cards in opposition, use the energies of the Strength card and the Bruxa to see how the cards can encourage and support each other.

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: The Hermit
This is another card of rest and healthy solitude that allows deeper insight. This card works with the Bruxa through the Chariot, as well as being in next step in the emotional cycle of the previous card (reading the cards clockwise from the North). The Hanged Man has tapped into the Bruxa’s energies and found a fresh perspective, which then allows the Hermit to integrate.

All of the cards in this week’s reading are Major Arcana cards, which means transformative energy. The nuts and bolts might not be visible yet, thanks to all the retrogrades, but the this is a week for deep introspection while being in motion. The motion is not the transformation yet. The motion shakes loose what you need in order to reflect.

Did this resonate, or did you get something different? I always enjoy hearing about it!

Monday, September 21, 2026
Waxing Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde

Tomorrow is the Autumn Equinox!

The dark lengthens from Wednesday on until the Winter Solstice.

On Saturday the 26th, we have a full moon.

Venus goes retrograde on Saturday, October 3, and will remain retrograde until November 13th. This is not the time to do a makeover or change your look in a major way.

This month, we use the BONESTONE & EARTHFLESH TAROT: THE REAWAKENING by Avalon Cameron with art by Ana Tourian. I received this deck in spring, and have worked with it almost every day since. It is a deck that I knew with which I would forge a deep connection from the moment I touched it, and that has only grown over the past months. The artwork is gorgeous and the interpretation guidance insightful. It also contains journal prompts for each card, inviting even deeper exploration. You can find out more about the creators by clicking on their names, and buy the deck here.

Thank you to Jamieson Wolf, who first introduced me to the deck.

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: Knight of Pentacles
Lilith showed up in the Sept. 7 reading in the west. This week, she is the driving force of our spirit. The Knight of Pentacles is slower than the other knights, and more thorough. What this knight puts into practice sustains. Lilith is also primal. Her energy creates and sustains, without being caged. Keep going this week. Steady on, and don’t let anyone else define you.

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: Eight of Cups
The 8 of Cups is about leaving something behind that holds emotional meaning for you. You are embarking on a new course, quest, road in your life. Morgana, depicted in the card, crosses the water holding a lamp to illuminate her way. Since this is in the position of tangibles, the departure will be something tangible that will affect your emotions. Even when it heralds something better in your future there is still a lot of emotion swirling. Explore the spiritual in tangible ways this week as you navigate this transition.

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Nine of Swords
This beast is in its natural home of the intellect. With all the cups in this week’s reading, the 9 of Swords in the position of thought warns us not to turn the beast inward onto ourselves. Be kind to yourself as fears rise in all the emotional waters this week. Don’t turn on yourself. Acknowledge and respect anxieties and fears while not letting them rule you.

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Page of Cups
More cups! This page, represented by Kuan Yin, is in the position of identity. Remember to value your kindest self, rather than the beast within from the previous position. Compassion will carry you more steadfastly than anxiety this week.

 

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Ace of Cups
The artwork in this card is unusually dark for a card that’s usually full of bright colors and joy. This ace is an eclipse, closing a door, as indicated by the 8 of Cups in the north. Make room for something new, be it romantic, creative, or emotional. Let go of the old, be kind to yourself, and allow yourself to receive something new and powerful, even if it’s a little scary.

We have 3 cups, a sword, and a pentacle this week. No Major Arcana cards. No wands. There’s a lot of emotion in the daily details. Flow, rather than tighten in anxiety, and be kind to yourself and others.

Did anything resonate with you, or did you get something different? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

Monday, September14, 2026
Waxing Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde

We are almost halfway through September, and quickly approaching the Equinox, which is next week. Uranus turned retrograde last week, at the new moon. Uranus is the planet of individuality and unexpected changes that shake us. When it’s retrograde, it’s sometimes more difficult to stand up for ourselves rather than conform, and we often need to do the inner work on change before we take the physical steps.

Having this happen along with Neptune (the planet of dreams), Pluto (the planet of what’s hidden under the surface), Saturn (the taskmaster) and Chiron (the wounded healer) can feel heavy.

Making room for rest and inner work rather than overscheduling yourself right now will help. With the problems we’re facing right now in the world, it’s difficult not to overschedule – we’re trying to prepare, to survive, and all that. Do the best you can and try to work in rest and reflection time. 5 minutes every day on your way to or from work is better than nothing at any time. We need to help each other as much as we can while also taking care of ourselves. Those are not mutually exclusive, although we’ve been conditioned to believe it’s either/or.

The Pluto and Uranus Retrogrades allow us to shed that conditioning within ourselves before taking it out into the world when they go direct.

This month, we use the BONESTONE & EARTHFLESH TAROT: THE REAWAKENING by Avalon Cameron with art by Ana Tourian. I received this deck in spring, and have worked with it almost every day since. It is a deck that I knew with which I would forge a deep connection from the moment I touched it, and that has only grown over the past months. The artwork is gorgeous and the interpretation guidance insightful. It also contains journal prompts for each card, inviting even deeper exploration. You can find out more about the creators by clicking on their names, and buy the deck here.

Thank you to Jamieson Wolf, who first introduced me to the deck.

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: Page of Wands
This card showed up in last week’s reading in the East. It has moved to the central driving force of the week. This week is about active curiosity and a bold heart. Self-knowledge paired with the openness to learn and to new experiences will be the key, along with self-aware ambition.

 

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: Seven of Wands
The 7 of Wands in this deck is the Blade Witch. Stand up for what you know is right and trust your instincts this week as you are out in the world. Take the action that is needed to win. Something this week will require a tangible battle.

 

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Seven of Cups
In this deck, the Seven of Cups is called “The Charlatan.” Is someone offering you something that seems to be a good choice, but it’s an illusion? Are their words (we are in the east, after all) weaving a false spell? Is this person trying to talk you out of what you instinctively know is right in your position as the Blade Witch in the previous position? Lean into the Page of Wands energy as well as the Blade Witch, so you can discern the truth, and the best option. You don’t need more; you need meaning. In readings for me, the 7 of Cups usually turns up to warn me to take my time making choices and to enjoy mentally daydreaming through possibilities and probabilities of each choice before making a decision. That makes sense, here in the position of thought. If someone tries to push you toward a choice, chances are it is for their own agenda, and not your best interest. Be careful.

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Justice
Justice is in the position of identity this week, embodied by the Warrior and the Veiled One. This is a direct line through the Page of Wands to the Blade Witch, who is also a warrior. Fight for what you know is right this week. Do not stand down to keep the peace. But also approach the fight with a sense of fairness and a reasonable attitude. Do not be drawn in by the Charlatan, in the previous position. You have the choice to fight or to “embrace peace” as the guidebook suggests. The position and the line from this up to the Blade Witch suggest that the fight, in this particular instance, is the stronger choice.

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Nine of Cups
The 9 of Cups/Peacock Queen is in her emotional home here in the west. Use your creativity in this week’s battles. By standing firm for your beliefs and performing random acts of kindness (thereby embodying both the Warrior and the Veiled One from the previous Justice card), you will find emotional fulfillment and joy. Let the generosity and emotional fulfillment flow in both directions, so it gains momentum and creates abundance.

This reading has one Major Arcana card, in the position of identity. The rest of the cards are cups and wands, tied to identity, passion, creativity, and emotion. It indicates a week for self-trust and generosity (both inner and outer). We don’t have any swords or pentacles (even though the 7 of Wands is named “The Blade Witch” and wields a sword).

Did anything resonate with you? Or do you have a different interpretation? I’m always glad to hear about it.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Waning Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron Retrograde

Welcome to a new week and a new month!

We are in September, a month of transition and practicality. This week, we are in a waning moon, with a new moon on the 10th. Uranus also goes retrograde on the 10th, until February 8, 2027. Uranus is the planet of sudden change, and what makes you uniquely you. It’s a time where it may seem like you are following the rules, when you are actually integrating the changes you need to break free once Uranus goes direct in February.

Today, in the US is Labor Day, where we celebrate those who keep things actually running, and give thanks the unions make sure we have weekends and holidays and get paid. We need to fight to keep this. Friday, the 11th, is the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which is always a big day in my personal calendar.

A new month means a new deck. This month, we use the BONESTONE & EARTHFLESH TAROT: THE REAWAKENING by Avalon Cameron with art by Ana Tourian, published by Blue Angel Publishing. I received this deck in spring, and have worked with it almost every day since. It is a deck that I knew with which I would forge a deep connection from the moment I touched it, and that has only grown over the past months. The artwork is gorgeous and the interpretation guidance insightful. It also contains journal prompts for each card, inviting even deeper exploration. The deck and book use beautiful quality stock, and feel wonderful in one’s hands. You can find out more about the creators by clicking on their names, and buy the deck here.

Thank you to Jamieson Wolf, who first introduced me to the deck.

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

All readings are for entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute legal, medical, psychological, business, or financial advice. Choices and decisions made based on the tarot reading are your responsibility. The tarot reader is not liable for any actions or decisions you make as a result of the reading. That is true of this reading, and of past and future readings.

Center – Spirit/Self: Ace of Pentacles
The Ace of Pentacles is the Mandrake Spirit and the Skull of the Old Ones. It is the central driving force of the week, and about connection to tangibles. The Ace of Pentacles is about a new path in the tangible. You have to actually take the first steps, not just hesitate at the beginning of it. Take an action this week toward the material reality you choose. Trust your ancestors to guide you, and lean into the spirit of the mandrake plant to follow your true path. Mandrake is a deeply honored plant, with reams of legends around it.

North – Earth/Tangibles: Five of Wands
In many decks, the 5 of Wands is about creative debate. In this card, it depicts the Redwood Challenge, where competitors are standing side by side in a friendly competition, rather than five figures holding each other off with their sticks. There will be some competition this week in a tangible area of your life, maybe in the arena of the new path suggested by the previous card.

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Page of Wands
The Page of Wands is about creative fire. In the position of the East, it’s about taking the steps for a creative project and making it real through your belief in the project and in yourself. It’s closely tied to the Ace of Pentacles. Iansá is a figure known for her fierce independence and passion. Use that internal fire for your new idea.

 

 

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Nine of Pentacles
I love this card in any deck, and this one is no exception. The Lady of the Flowers dances abundance and sovereignty. The resources are there – apply them, use them, and they expand. This supports the new idea of the Ace and the Page, and assures us that the 5 is a positive competition card, rather than a negative argumentative card.

 

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Knight of Pentacles
The Knight of Pentacles gets things done a little more slowly than the other knights, but with a lasting thoroughness. There’s a steadiness to your creative energy this week that feeds the other cards. Lilith is depicted here, a woman who does not submit. She creates.

There are only Minor Arcana cards here, and only Pentacles and Wands. This is a week about creativity that’s built from the daily, tangible details. Be steady, take your time, take care of yourself, and tend your creative fires. They are taking you where you need to go.

Did anything resonate with you, or did you get something different? I’m always interested!

Monday, August 31, 2026
Waning Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron Retrograde

We are still in August, believe it or not, and September starts tomorrow. We survived the lunar eclipse last Friday – as a Pisces, it had quite an effect on me, and I am exhausted. I also was injured on Saturday, and I’m dealing with the aftereffects of that.

Tomorrow, September begins. We already have shorter days, and the nights are cooler than they were. Wednesday, Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins.

This is our last week with The Tarot of the Great Outdoors by JQ Gordon, with art by Sharisse Steber. It’s published by Skipstone Press. I won it in a contest through Mountaineers Books a few years back, and I really like it. The Major Arcana cards each depict a different National Park. The Minor Arcana cards depict relevant outdoor activities to each card. You can find out more about each artist or company by clicking their name. When Major Arcana cards come up in the spreads this month, I will also include links to that card’s National Park website.

The suits are designated as follows:
Sticks = Wands
Blades = Swords
Vessels = Cups
Stones = Pentacles

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

Center – Spirit/Self: Two of Vessels
The driving force of this week is partnership, equivalent to the 2 of Cups in other decks. Communicate clearly and work together. That will help everything else that’s going on. It can be a romantic, creative, or community partnership. But working with someone instead of against them is the key to the week.

 

 

North – Earth/Tangibles: 7 of Blades
This is the 7 of Swords in other decks. In most decks, this is a card of warning. When I see it, I ask myself, “who is lying to me?” Or, I need to ask, “from whom do I have to keep a distance this week, because they do not have my best interests at heart?” In this deck, the meaning is a little different, although it leans more to the latter question than the former. It’s about paying attention to each small step along the way, and trusting that it will work out, even if you don’t yet know all the details. This has to do with something very tangible this week. I would still suggest playing cards close to the vest, even while doing so. And I would temper what I say and do in the partnership of the previous card. Be honest, but only reveal what needs to be known for the next step.

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Page of Stones
This is equivalent to the Page of Pentacles in other decks. Someone nearby has the information you need for your next steps. The Page has a lot of skills and information, is always expanding them, and loves to share. Don’t be afraid to ask questions this week. The card is in the position of intellect, so it’s more about information this week. It ties into the 2 of Cups. You might have to do some research/ask some questions outside the partnership and bring it back in to take the next steps.

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: Ace of Vessels
Equivalent to the Ace of Cups in other decks, this encourages a new opportunity in the creative or emotional realm that ties in with your sense of identity (since it is in the position of identity. This is in a straight line with the partnership card, and the 7 of Blades. Be open to new opportunities that are a little out of your comfort box, but resonate.

 

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: The Tower
This is the card I dread most in the deck. It usually comes up when I’ve been procrastinating, but I’ve been staying on top of things. It’s in the position of emotion and creativity – last Saturday felt like a Tower day, around my injury. I’m not sure I’m up to any more of that energy. It ties into the 2 of Vessels, and need for partnership this week, going all the way through to the Page of Stones. Your instincts may be telling you to withdraw this week, but the spread overall says you can only get through it with help. The card depicts Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah. You can learn more about it here.

This may be a tougher week to navigate emotionally than some of the others, part of the post-eclipse period. Be cautious what information you share and with whom, but don’t withdraw completely. With the lack of sticks/wands in the spread, it indicates a need to keep one’s ego in check.

Did anything resonate with you, or did you get something different? I’m always happy to hear from you.

I hope you enjoyed this deck this month. With our National Parks under severe threat, please be in touch with your elected officials and do what you can to support/protect the parks.

Next week, we dive into a new deck for September, a deck I’m looking forward to sharing with you.

Have a great week!

Monday, August 24, 2026
Waxing Moon
Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron Retrograde

Hopefully, this post shows up on time. I’m having internet issues on my end.

We are coming up on the full moon/lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28th, so we’ve been in between spaces and realities for nearly two weeks. Even if we try to flow with it, it can take a toll. Be extra nice to yourself this week. Because I am a Pisces, this eclipse is smacking me around a bit.

Because Monday is the 31st of August, we will have one more week with this deck.

This week’s reading is interesting, because almost all the cards in the reading have come up in prior readings this month. That makes sense, with the reading being between eclipse energies. And yes, I shuffled the deck A LOT before I drew the cards! 😉

This month, we are using The Tarot of the Great Outdoors by JQ Gordon, with art by Sharisse Steber. It’s published by Skipstone Press. I won it in a contest through Mountaineers Books a few years back, and I really like it. The Major Arcana cards each depict a different National Park. The Minor Arcana cards depict relevant outdoor activities to each card. You can find out more about each artist or company by clicking their name. When Major Arcana cards come up in the spreads this month, I will also include links to that card’s National Park website.

The suits are designated as follows:
Sticks = Wands
Blades = Swords
Vessels = Cups
Stones = Pentacles

This is one of my spreads, that I call The Elemental Spread. It is very similar to many of the Medicine Wheel spreads I’ve seen, but I made a few tweaks to the way I use it over the years.

We start in the center, with Spirit/Self. This is the overall energy of the week, and how we relate to it.

We move to the position above, with is North/Tangibles, connected to the element of Earth, advice on how to deal with the week on a tangible, materialistic level.

We move clockwise to the third position, East/Thought, connected to the element of Air, advice on how to intellectually deal with the week.

Then we move down to the bottom of the spread, the 4th position, South/Passion, connected to the element of Fire, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of passion and identity.

Then we move up to the left side of the spread, the 5th position, West/Emotion, connected to the element of Water, advice on how to deal with the week from a place of creativity and emotion.

We wind up where we started, at the spirit center, integrating all the information for the week.
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.

Center – Spirit/Self: Four of Vessels
This is the equivalent of the 4 of Cups in other decks, which is often interpreted as boredom or restlessness. But in this deck, it’s closer to the way the 4 of Swords is usually interpreted – the need for rest and respite. The figure in this card is sitting peacefully in their tent in the woods. It’s a positive, calm setting, suggesting going inward for regeneration while being out in nature. The driving energy this week is the need for quiet and contemplation. Don’t let anyone rush you into decisions. Wait until after the eclipse. Take stock of things, and figure out what you need to make an informed decision (or several) next week.

North – Earth/Tangibles: Nine of Vessels
This equivalent to the 9 of Cups came up last week in the East. Last week was for dreaming; this week is for doing. Take pleasure in daily activity, and start the steps that make what you dreamed about in relation to this card last week a tangible reality this week. It doesn’t have to be complete. Just take the first step, and take pleasure in it.

 

East – Air/Thought/Intellect: Five of Blades
This card came up as the driving central energy last week, and has shifted into the position of thought and intellect this week. There is the potential for arguments. Instead of arguing, how about tweaking the discussions to be something positive where you all work toward the collective good? These figures are working together. They might have different ideas about how to get it done, but if everyone listens and gives and takes, the result will be positive.

South – Fire/Passion/Identity: The Sun
The Sun was in the West last week, with emotions and creativity, and has moved into the South this week – identity. This is a week to be confident in yourself and shine. Let yourself receive praise for the work you do, for your ideas, for the way you show up in community. This is a time to truly be yourself, and enjoy it. The energy line goes directly up through the 4 of Vessels, where you gather the energy to shine, and up to the 9 of Vessels, where you make your dreams tangible. You do so this week by being unapologetically yourself.

West – Water/Creativity/Emotion: Queen of Vessels She’s back! This Queen showed up in the Aug. 3 reading in the South, the position of identity. This week, she is in the West, the position of creativity and emotion, teaching us how to navigate choppy waters with confidence. Again, the energy line moves through the 4 of Vessels (another vessel) to the 5 of Blades, the potential for argument. Stay grounded and you can navigate arguments, turning them into positive movement.

This reading has a single Major Arcana card, three Vessel cards (including a court card) and one Blade. Emotion and intellect take the stage this week, which makes sense moving toward the lunar eclipse. It also ties up what we’ve been working through all month, with previous cards showing up again in new positions. There are no stones/pentacles or sticks/wands in this week’s reading. It’s about our minds and hearts.

Did anything resonate for you in this reading, or do you have a different interpretation? I’m always happy to hear about it.