Full Moon In Gemini

 

Since the Moon is full in Gemini today which means the Sun is in Sagittarius, and since I am a Sagittarian, I thought I would dedicate a post to our Lady Diana.  I've just received my new Llewellyn Tarot deck and The Moon in this deck really depicts what I have always felt about the card. 

I've always resisted the traditional image of The Moon, with the angry and somewhat fearful looking face and an interpretation of fear, illusion, anxiety, deception, and bewilderment, etc,  Though I might read it this way if it is reversed, to me the upright Moon invokes a feeling of mystery, intrigue, enchantment and power. 

I’ve also ordered the Legend: The Arthurian Tarot and I love the image of The Moon in this deck also.  Here pictured is Morgan le Fay:

“The famed and complex Morgan le Fay was the chief priestess of the sisterhood of Avalon, and feminine counterpart to Merlin. Morgan was thought to be of divine origin and was granted great respect, though over time her character was debased.”  Orphalese Tarot

Here is an interpretation which I really love which came with the import of the Connolly Tarot in the Orphalese Tarot program:

“Open yourself to mystery. Explore your dreams and visions for truth that will help you live to the fullest and find answers you seek. Welcome enchantment and imagination into your life to break up dreariness and monotony. Embrace the shadows for in them you will find great treasure.”

Though the moon only shows herself clearly when it is dark and more difficult to see clearly, producing shadows which may seem threatening and seem to move of their own accord, my feeling has always been that she produces a feeling of sacred insight, the thrill of the hunt and a sense of awe and beauty.  So I salute our Lady on this day when she shows herself in her full and greatest glory.

Micki

Images:  The Llewellyn Tarot and Legend The Arthurian Tarot. 

Quoted interpretations:  Orphalese Tarot Program.

Mars Enters Sagittarius

 

Mars moves into Sagittarius today, where he will stay until December 7. The corresponding Tarot Cards for this combination are The Tower and Temperance.

Now there's a combo for you!  Try to wrap your head around that!   The energies of these two cards couldn’t be further apart. 

 

Some interpretations for this combo in a tarot reading might be:

Sudden and unexpected change and upheaval, which results in picking up the pieces and combining them into a new state of affairs.

A sudden release of pent-up energy which results in flashes of insight and revelation about how to combine extreme circumstances into new and harmonious conditions.

The ability to stay centered and calm in the midst of unexpected change and upheaval.

However, in Astrology the fiery nature of Mars is right at home in all three of the Fire Signs: Aries, his domain, Leo and Sagittarius. 

As the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius rules philosophy, religion and spirituality, higher education and long-distance or foreign travel.  Mars represents our energy and the drive to accomplish our goals, and filtered through Sagittarius this can indicate an increased interest in education, travel and/or religious and spiritual practices. This is a good time to focus on your wider and long-range goals, or to take some new courses in an area of special interest.  Travel and exploration are also emphasized so you might want to take that trip abroad that you’ve been planning for awhile,  

Mars in Sagittarius also represents the spiritual warrior, as shown in this corresponding Symbolon card.

These days our spiritual quest may not require that we ride off to the Crusades, but this is a good time to put your passion into getting the word out about your own pet crusade or charity, or you may find yourself feeling a desire to renew your own spiritual practice.

Whatever your special quest is, this is a time of high energy when it’s possible to get lots done toward the realization of your goals, whatever they may be

Micki

Illustrations are from the Hanson-Roberts Tarot and the Symbolon deck.