May 2026: Tarot spread for the full blue moon in Sagittarius

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast, journal prompts, and Womanrunes reading for the Sagittarius full moon.

Tarot spread and astrology and tarot forecast for the May 2026 full blue moon in Sagittarius

The May 2026 full Blue 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.

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May 2026 reading wrap-up

Woman lying on a blanket holding an open book over her face. The text reading Reading wrap up for May 2026.

Books are a uniquely portable magic. A well-written book, plot lines that sink their hook into you, characters that make you care for them, they can all transport you into another world for a time. It’s a magic that you can carry around in your pocket or handbag. It’s an escape portal from a doctor’s waiting room, a boring work meeting {I won’t tell}, a long commute.

And this month’s reading gave me a lot of magical portals from escaping into fantastical worlds, to the homes of the ultra-rich, traveling back in time to 1800s New York, straddling a fairy tale world and reality, crashing through threatening forests, and even to outer space!

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Beyond the symbols: Pairing 5 tarot cards with the books that embody their essence

Stack of books. Text reads: Beyond the symbols: Pairing 5 tarot cards with the books that embody their essence

Tarot archetypes and stories share a connection — both are mirrors that help us make meaning of the strange, beautiful, painful experience of being human.

Recently, I found myself wondering: If I could hand each tarot card a book, what would it be?

Not books that simply match the surface symbolism of the cards, but books that feel like them…that embody the emotional and archetypal essence of each card.

It’s an exercise in understanding the cards more deeply. And while most stories embody multiple themes, I distilled them down to their core essence to create these unique tarot card and book pairings for the 5 cards from the Major Arcana.

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May 2026: Tarot spread for the new moon in Taurus

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast and new moon ritual for the Taurus new moon.

Tarot spread; astrology and tarot forecast; and ritual for the May 2026 new moon in Taurus

The May 2026 new moon falls in the sign of Taurus. The Taurus archetype is grounded and steadfast, calm and composed, firm and also somewhat stubborn. This is a sign that is practical and earthy, and is associated with material pleasures, desires, luxuriousness, and abundance.

Spiritually, the Taurus archetype teaches the principle of belonging through presence…our presence as sacred human beings…honoring the body temple…honoring the flow of life. This can be difficult given the society we live in, which praises the hustle over reverence and treats time as money rather than a finite resource that should be used wisely in the pursuit of the things that give us meaning.

The May 2026 new moon also brings into focus the ways in which we communicate and the power of owning your voice. It isn’t an easy to speak your truth. There’s a lot of anxiety that it can bring up, around how you are perceived; how your words translate; and what people may think of you. It can lead to fears of being “found out” or ostracized, neither of which is a rational fear!

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Struggling to journal? These journaling tips for beginners actually work

Simple journaling tips for beginners to help you slow down, clear your mind, and build a practice that fits your real life.

15 expert journaling tips for beginners that actually work

There are days when I sit down at my desk, pull out my journal, a basket of washi and stickers, and my favourite fountain pen, put on some music, and just begin writing. Some days, the pages fill easily. On other days, I’m there because I need to work through something that’s bothering me.

Getting to your journal daily, especially if you are a journaling newbie, can be a real struggle sometimes — life happens, and journaling is one of the first things to fall by the wayside. At other times, you may look at your journal and just not know what to write.

But in a time when so many of us are trying to slow down, step away from our screens, and return to more analogue ways of living, journaling offers a quiet, tangible space to do just that. Still, building a journaling practice for beginners that feels natural rather than forced can take a bit of experimenting.

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April 2026 reading wrap-up

You know those books that sound really promising, but when you starting reading them, they simply fall flat?

At one time or another, most of us readers have either struggled through a book, or wondered at what point to give it up. Should we read just another chapter? Will the pace pick up soon? Will something interesting or exciting happen in the next chapter?

The reason I’m thinking about this is because I struggled through a book this month. Now, I’m usually pretty good at DNFing (did not finish) a book, but for some reason, I refused to give up on this one. I kept hoping for some brilliance, but it just kept disappointing.

So my question for you this month is, how do you decide when to DNF a book? Tell me in the comments?

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May 2026: Tarot spread for the full moon in Scorpio

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast, journal prompts, and Womanrunes reading for the Scorpio full moon.

Tarot spread and astrology and tarot forecast for the May 2026 full moon in Scorpio

The May 2026 full moon falls in the sign of Scorpio. The Scorpio archetype is known for its intense power and its ability to transform, much like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon, ready to fly. The Scorpio archetype isn’t afraid of the birth-death-rebirth cycle, for it is only when parts of us die and are reborn that we can fully transform.

So perhaps it’s not surprising that spiritually, the Scorpio archetype teaches us to surrender — to align our human will with divine will. It can teach us that sometimes our human trials can reveal a need for deep healing. This is not always easy to live with or to understand, especially when the need for healing arises from trauma, and yet on the other side of working with and healing trauma there can be deep and valuable transformation.

This full moon also highlights our standing in the world, and with it, our personal sphere of influence and power. It also lights up our role in society and the ways in which we contribute to the world. Some of us contribute boldly, through activism, teaching, sharing of wisdom and knowledge, others in gentle, smaller ways, among our families and communities. Both ways of being in the world are necessary and valid.

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April 2026: Tarot spread for the new moon in Aries

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast, new moon ritual, and herbal lore for the Aries new moon.

Tarot spread; astrology and tarot forecast; and ritual for the April 2026 new moon in Aries

The April 2026 new moon falls in the sign of Aries. The Aries archetype is known for its bold – often rash – action, for going where angels fear to tread. As the first sign of the zodiac, it represents the active core of our spiritual journey on earth, and teaches us to act in accordance with our ideals. The Aries archetype teaches us to be unafraid to march to our own drumbeat, to assert our willpower towards the attainment of our desires, and to embrace beginner’s mind and the innate trust and explosive power {conviction + action} that is needed to start something new.

Spiritually, the Aries archetype teaches us about action. And as most of us know, it’s easier to talk about the things we want to do than to put in the work and actually do the thing! Aries teaches us that courage is the key to unlocking the full potential of this spiritual principle. And that comes from connecting your head to your heart, focusing your will, and taking consistent action towards your dreams.

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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The 100 day project, but make it unpredictable

An update of the first 30 days of my 100 day project for 2026

The 100 day project but make it unpredictable. An update of the first 30 days of my 100 day project for 2026 - 100 days of play

For the 100 day Project 2026, my aim is to approach my art with beginner’s mind and some playful experimentation. I have some unfinished projects and ideas that I want to explore. But most importantly, I want to tap into that child-like feeling of play!

As adults, how often do we allow ourselves to play, after all? Bogged down by responsibilities and the “serious work of adulting”, play is something most of us forget to do. I aim to remedy that with my 100 day project!

I’m also giving myself grace with this project. I already know that I will have some breaks in between due to travel plans and family commitments. So my 100 day project will take a bit longer than 100 days to finish, and I’m ok with that.

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April 2026: Tarot spread for the full moon in Libra

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast, journal prompts, and Womanrunes reading for the Libra full moon.

Tarot spread and astrology and tarot forecast for the April 2026 full moon in Libra

The April 2026 full moon falls in the sign of Libra. The Libra archetype is closely associated with justice and maintaining balance in social interactions and within the self. They are the true diplomats among the zodiac archetypes, and focus on fair dealings in all their relationships.

Spiritually, the Libra archetype teaches the principle of intimate balance, of the ability to remain centered and true to yourself no matter what may be going on around you. This is a skill that can be particularly helpful for those of us who turn up our noses at societal expectations as we dance to the tune of our own drum beat. Being able to remain centered is also an important skill to have if you’re surrounded by toxic people — and in these times, even toxic politics! One of the easiest ways to remain centered is through the breath, and by being able to distinguish between the things that are in your control, and those that aren’t.

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