Monthly Archives: August 2024

When asking for insight for this new moon two cards fell out of the tarot deck as I was shuffling, and here they are: The two of wands and the three of swords from the Thoth deck together represent the dynamic pioneering spirit that makes a commitment to a cause and sees it through. It’s like a thunderbolt of insight that gives you energy and ignites your fire. A new direction is being sought out. With this, there’s a need for acknowledging the loss that comes when we open up to something new – a new life philosophy is birthing and the old one must be laid to rest. Be gentle with yourself as you pluck the necessary petals – it can be a painful process. You’re making space though to welcome in something that energizes you. I notice a big polarity in the colour of the two cards – one light and one dark; it’s a beautiful display of the universal duality of life.

While the full supermoon is not until August 19th, in my part of the world, I’m getting this out now as I will be away with limited access to email during the full moon time. Plus, it’s a big one – lots to work with. I’ve also rekindled my love for the Thoth tarot deck, and thus will be using it for my moon posts for the next while.

The tarot card for the August full supermoon is the 10 of Swords. With the light of the full moon, things often get clear and it’s a ripe time for completions. The swords indicate the ending of a whole way our minds have been working. We’re leaving the old paradigm behind. We’re bringing out a new consciousness into the world…we’re ready for it. In order for this to occur, we need to clear out any derailing thoughts, doubts, and opinions of others.

This card is also about waking up to circumstances or situations that are no longer working for us and feeling the brokenness in our hearts; feeling our grief around it can be painful and, furthermore, it’s hardly talked about in our culture. Yet it’s this piercing of the heart that brings us to life. And when we can see the value in all of our life experiences, we can transform them into wisdom.

When I asked about this new moon’s significance I picked the HIEROPHANT (image is from the Thoth tarot deck). This card is about our connection to the Great Spirit. It’s about allowing for the Universal Intelligence to be our guide. It’s a call to make a prayer and/or set an intention for something that’s greater than oneself.

“What feels most important to intend and attend to at this time for the highest good of yourself and others?”

The Hierophant is also about personal transformation and healing through great challenges. I believe we are given spiritual challenges on our life’s journey for our souls to evolve and for human consciousness to expand. These experiences take everything we’ve got, and yet they are integral in learning about what it means to be living a spiritual life in this earthly realm.