Tarot Reflections: The Moon Card On 11/11 and a Full Moon Eve

Today is 11/11 and we are on the eve of a Full Moon in Taurus. 11/11 is a special day  for those who observe and celebrate numerology. The number 11 is revered as a mystical number of enlightenment, psychic abilities, and spiritual awakening. The number takes on the imagery of two columns, symbolizing a gateway or portal. This gateway energy at the full moon reminded me of the towers or pillars in the Moon Card. 

The pillars in the Moon Card loom in the distance, the moon shining between them, as if they are standing stones of an ancient magical civilization, marking a sacred astronomical sacred event. Perhaps the moon shines on the path below, illuminating a path towards a gateway or portal. We can only theorize where the path goes beyond the pillars of the Moon Card. No veil blocks us from going beyond the pillars. It is our choice whether to follow the path beyond the pillars to it’s reveal, or retreat from and not risk dabbling in the hidden. It’s also important to mention that the pillars also appear in the Death Card: Pamela Coleman Smith thus weaves the Otherwordly energy of these pillars through both cards.

How do you respond to the tarot card? Do you feel good when you look at it, or do you feel uncomfortable? The Moon Card is both loved and feared by tarot readers. On one side the Moon Card could indicate psychism, empathy, intuition, devotion to the ancient paths of enlightenment, femininity, receptivity, and vivid dreams. On the other hand: this card could indicate disillusionment, abandoning the path, falling privy to fantasy, depression or bipolarism, sadness hiding below the surface, and dreading the reality we are stuck in. So, how do we ever handle the precarious energy of the Moon Card?

As the nights grow longer and the weather gets gloomier it can indicate time to honor the night. In a mundane sense this could mean now is a good time slow down, rest, pause, recuperate, and indulge in cozy and comfortable activities. In an esoteric sense honoring the night may mean turning inwards and examining your deep, soulful yearnings, and asking yourself where the path in your dreams would take you to. Personally, I have had vivid dreams with strange and clairvoyant messages. How are your dreams right now? Are you writing them down and analyzing them?

During this full moon ponder what feels authentic and true, and what illusions distract you from your goals and evolution. Maybe it’s the kind of evening where you engage in a deep conversation about our own limitations as humans. Maybe it is a good time to contemplate those places in the world that feel like they touch an unseen, supernatural, and magical force. What secrets are being withheld from all of us? Think about the stone structures and ancient monuments that ancient civilizations saw as gateways to Otherworlds. What do you think hints are we getting to indicate what lies beyond the pillars? Strange sounds? Otherworldly creatures? Spirit guides? Extraterrestrials? Take a deep dive into those conversations – I think you will find as we move forward into these strange times these veiled things that were once hidden will start to reveal themselves.

A Tarot Reading on Abundance and Gratitude

For modern day witches and pagans the Autumn Equinox is a special time. It is a time of transition, inching ever closer to Samhain and the darker time of year that magical people revel in. The air itself changes: we go from heavy and humid weather to cool and crisp weather. Nature around us transforms into a palette of vibrant reds and golds. The very world shifts into an Otherworldly landscape. Mabon/the Autumn Equinox is also known as the Second Harvest, following Lughnassadh in August. At this time our gardens are full of vegetables and fruits ripe and ready to be harvested. It is from this that at Mabon/the Autumn Equinox we celebrate abundance and give thanks for where we have plenty. With this idea of plenty, I wanted this week’s reading to focus on abundance and gratitude. Take a moment to pick one of the cards that you are most drawn to and read the interpretations below.

If you picked the card on the left you picked The Sun. With the Sun Card you can celebrate emotional success. Your life is spiritually abundant and you feel light, brilliant, and divine. Right now your relationship with divinity comes to the forefront: it is a time where you feel liberated from worry and anxiety as a result of your dedication to magic and creativity. If these interpretations feel like something you want to experience more of in your life, you picked this card to remind you that now is a time to take care of your emotional wellness. Reflect on where you have strengthened emotionally and grown spiritually. Consider the times in your life that you’ve felt the most happy. Contemplate what the most satisfying activities are in your life. Hold onto these sensations and memories, as they will allow for you to identify moments of pure happiness. Some associate the baby on this card as the Sun King, so in considering the Sun King’s association with rebirth, spend time in the coming week discovering where you would like to transform and be reborn. Speak with divinity through meditation, prayer, chanting, spell, or ritual to help you make this so. 

If you picked the center card you picked the Ten of Pentacles. With the Ten of Pentacles you can celebrate domestic success. You have abundance with your homestead and health. Right now your relationship with those in your home and tribe come to the forefront: it is a time to embrace the coziness and luxury of your home life. If these interpretations feel like something you want to experience more of in your life, you picked this card to remind you that now is an excellent time to create sacred space. Reflect on what you have already done to stabilize your homestead and grow your financial security. Looking forward, what can you do to ensure your private space provides comfort, inspiration, and support? This card also reminds me of the rune Othala, which represents estate, inheritance, and ancestors. How does your ancestry influence and inspire you? And finally, the Ten of Pentacles may be an indicator that now is a wonderful time to break dull routines and try out leisurely, pleasurable, and exciting new activities.

If you picked the card on the right you picked the Nine of Cups. With the Nine of Cups you can celebrate public success. You have an abundance of social success and a calendar full of opportunities. Right now your relationship with your community comes to the forefront: the world loves you and supports you in your endeavors. If these interpretations feel like something you want to experience more of in your life, you picked this card to remind you that now is a time to share your joy with the world. Reflect on the worldly gains you have recently relished in and social encounters that made you feel hopeful. Your story is inspiring, so moving forward, ask yourself who you can help to succeed. The Nine of Cups is also traditionally seen as the “Wish Card,” as it is believed that when you receive this card you can make a wish and it will come true. Finally, this card can indicate a time to be mindful of your own personal reserves: that is, take time to care for yourself by slowing down and allowing for pauses in your wild (but rewarding) schedule.