August 2024: Tarot spread for the full moon in Aquarius

Plus an astro-tarot forecast, journaling questions, and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Aquarius.

Tarot spread, journaling questions, and astro-tarot forecast for the August 2024 full moon in Aquarius

The August 2024 full moon falls in the sign of Aquarius. The independent, free-thinking Aquarius archetype encourages us to examine our inner wild self and celebrate everything that makes us unique. It is the archetype of the reformer, the idealist who strives for tolerance, unity, and a better and brighter society. And despite these rather lofty ideals, the Aquarius archetype isn’t afraid to get in there and get its hands dirty.

Spiritually, the Aquarius archetype teaches us how to be true to our own voice, to listen to and follow the calling of our own heart and soul. By learning how to tune in rather than out, by being true to the things that make us unique, we undertake the journey to individuation.

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August 2024: Tarot spread for the new moon in Leo

Plus an astro-tarot forecast, journaling questions and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Leo.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the August 2024 new moon in Leo

The August 2024 new moon falls in the sign of Leo. The bold and dynamic Leo archetype infuses us with a passionate zest for living. It is the archetype of the fiery creative who is confident and unafraid to stand in the spotlight. But this infectious dynamic can also succumb to its shadow aspects of overbearing pride, drama and arrogance.

Spiritually, the Leo archetype teaches the principle of creative manifestation. Clarity of thought and focused energy, which points to the spiritual principle that your beliefs about life tend to shape your life. You can see this spiritual principle at play with a regular gratitude practice. When you cultivate an active gratitude practice, you tend to experience a shift in your life and circumstances. And while your life may not change dramatically, your outlook to life can certainly shift.

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July 2024 reading wrap-up

Reading wrap-up for July 2024. Mini book reviews of everything I read this month.

I seem to be on a somewhat slower reading trend this year. Once again, I read just 4 books this month, 2 of which corresponded to Book Bingo prompts. But most of them were very interesting. This month’s book selections took me across the US and France in the 1990s, on a road trip in small-town America, to the Scottish Highlands in the 1300s, and the moors in Victorian England. Here’s my reading wrap up for July 2024!

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July 2024: Tarot spread for the full moon in Capricorn

Plus an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Capricorn.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the July 2024 full moon in Capricorn

The July 2024 full moon falls in the sign of Capricorn; this is the second full moon in Capricorn this year. The first was towards the end of June, and took place in the first decan of the Capricorn zodiac. Now, the second Capricorn full moon this year arrives at the end of the zodiac, bringing us to the endpoint of our story.

Symbolized by the mountain goat, which maintains perfect balance while it climbs over precarious rock ledges, the Capricorn archetype is one of disciplined and dogged determination towards the attainment of our worldly desires.

Spiritually, the Capricorn archetype teaches us about integrity and helps us to harness the ability to plan our work, and stick to it, no matter what. In these times of 24×7 consumption culture, it’s easy to be addicted with shiny object syndrome and forget about our goals and plans. Capricorn teaches us about the meaning of integrity: to align ourselves with our highest ideals and actualize our potential.

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July 2024: Tarot spread for the new moon in Cancer

Plus an astro-tarot forecast, journaling questions and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Cancer.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the July 2024 new moon in Cancer

The July 2024 new moon falls in the sign of Cancer. The Cancer archetype is emotional, intuitive, nurturing and healing. It also symbolizes “home” and all the things that home represents – not just our physical home, but also our emotions, energy, body, and the spiritual hearth of our souls.

Spiritually, the Cancer archetype is one of compassion, of recognizing that people, in general, act to the best of their abilities, limited by their education, upbringing and current awareness. The Cancer archetype knows that love and forgiveness, where possible, are the best way to respond to destructive behavior – along with firm boundaries, of course.

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June 2024 reading wrap-up

June 2024 reading wrap up

High-intensity heists, a race against sinister enemies, the perils of fundamental religious views, and some thought-provoking psychology — it’s been quite an interesting month of books! It’s also been a slower reading month, but at a book a week, it isn’t all that bad! Here’s my reading wrap-up for June 2024.

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June 2024: Tarot spread for the full moon in Capricorn

Plus a grounding exercise, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Capricorn.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the June 2024 full moon in Capricorn

The June 2024 full moon falls in the sign of Capricorn. Symbolized by the mountain goat, which maintains perfect balance while it climbs over precarious rock ledges, the Capricorn archetype is one of disciplined and dogged determination towards the attainment of our worldly desires.

Spiritually, the Capricorn archetype teaches us about integrity and helps us to harness the ability to plan our work, and stick to it, no matter what. In these times of 24×7 consumption culture, it’s easy to be addicted with shiny object syndrome and forget about our goals and plans. Capricorn teaches us about the meaning of integrity: to align ourselves with our highest ideals and actualize our potential.

This full moon also highlights our fears and the ways in which they hold us back from achieving our bold and beautiful goals. Once we understand the ways in which we allow fear to control us, we can take more strategic action to move towards our goals. It would be helpful to carve out some time for stillness and reflection, to see how you can improve your inner world — your mental chatter, any old beliefs or patterns that are holding you back or preventing you from seeing what is working.

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June 2024: Tarot spread for the new moon in Gemini

Plus an astro-tarot forecast, journaling questions and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the new moon in Gemini.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the June 2024 new moon in Gemini

The June 2024 new moon falls in the sign of Gemini. The Gemini archetype is very curious, an excellent communicator, and a disseminator of knowledge. It is the sign of the writer, of those who tend to think deeply, are highly perceptive, and prefer to learn from experience.

Spiritually, the Gemini archetype is about courageous conversation, be it with another person or with the Universe. Gemini adds its vibration to the advancement of culture and civilization through dialogue, be that via books or blogs or letters.

This new moon also highlights our sense of purpose and belonging. The ways in which we show up for ourselves and others. The things, great or small, that we accomplish for ourselves or within the wider world. It also highlights our partnerships — the people and ideas we collaborate and partner with, learn from, create with.

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May 2024 reading wrap-up

May 2024 reading wrap up

The mercury in New Delhi is soaring. Temperatures are reaching unheard of highs of 47 degrees centigrade. Just yesterday, the thermometer in the husband’s car read 49 degrees. We’ve had more heatwave warnings than I can remember in any previous summer.

While it’s torturous to be outdoors, reading is, thankfully, an indoor activity. I’ve spent hours curled up in my cozy reading nook, the air conditioning on at full blast, reading. From the scorching summer fires in the coast of Brittany to riding atop La Bestia in Mexico to wandering a post-apocalyptic world with a traveling symphony, the five books I read in May took me on some merry and not-so-merry journeys.

Without further ado, let’s jump into this month’s reading wrap-up!

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May 2024: Tarot spread for the full moon in Sagittarius

Plus a planning exercise, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the Sabian symbol for the full moon in Sagittarius.

Tarot spread and astro-tarot forecast for the May 2024 full moon in Sagittarius

The May 2024 full moon falls in the sign of Sagittarius. The freedom loving Sagittarius archetype is in a constant search for inspiration, new avenues of exploration, and adventure. This is a sign that gets bored of the status quo easily, and needs the rush of a new quest to keep them on their toes.

Spiritually, the Sagittarius archetype teaches us to cultivate our own personal relationship with the divine. Contrary to what most religions and a lot of spiritual teachers say, you don’t need an intermediary between you and Source/God/the Universe. You have that connection available to you at all times. Learning to tune in and trust that connection is where a lot of us seem to stumble, though.

This full moon also marks a time of endings and new beginnings. It can bring up old issues, patterns, or blocks for another go-around or a final resolution. Healing work — be it therapy or self-healing techniques — will be helpful during this time. Spend some time to review where you have been focusing your attention and decide where you want to go from there.

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