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.