The faeries started whispering again.

Three months ago I shared my first tarot reading on my blog, and this month I shared my second reading in the zine but haven’t touched my cards much since.

Through the thick of summer, tarot was a really healing practice for me. It helped me rebuild a routine that I had barreled out of post-corporate. It gave me hope and optimism for what lied ahead. I had hit one of my lowest lows and needed something magic to cling on to.

I picked back up my personal readings towards end of last week and thought it would be the perfect time to do a reading for you, too.

I’ve done my intro-to-witch research on the major arcana, minor arcana, court cards, spreads, and pre-reading rituals. My knowledge is terribly novice; I am not a professional. At the very least you can indulge sheerly for entertainment purposes.

Before I pull my cards I like to perform a mini ritual with my Florida Water and crystals. What I’m told is that it’s good for cleansing a space. Since I set my fire alarms off with sage a few years back, I prefer non-flammable rituals (leave weed out of this!).

Eight of Wands: swiftness

“The message of this card is very simple: events are moving very quickly. You are compelled to act, almost without thinking. You must go along with your gut feeling and trust that it is the right choice.”

I’ve never pulled this card. I needed this for Monday.

Wands represent beginnings of a journey or new project. They show us potential successes and failures, but excitement, nonetheless. I’d venture to say these cards represent so much of the unknown and what’s to come.

Also being a minor arcana card that sits more towards the end of the suit, it’s possible this is something that’s moving towards the end of the beginning. Something that isn’t an overarching theme of life, but rather a recent development of sorts.

What are you working through right now that’s in limbo? A new relationship or potential love interest on the horizon? A work opportunity? A new friendship? A family decision? A budding hobby?

This is an incredibly optimistic card that begs action. Go with your gut and feel out what sits deliciously; does the thought of the “yes” or “no” make you feel GOOD?

Going with your gut may require a small bit of work. Write about it. Talk to yourself in the shower about it. Rather than immediately seeking outside advice or thoughts, let this thing sit with you. Try to make the decision for yourself first without influence of others. Sit with it and see how it feels.

Close your eyes and try to envision both outcomes of your decision: how does each scenario feel?

According to the cards, this is a time to get into your feels and to act!

My year has been filled with gut-driven decisions that I’m starting to find peace with.  It has been anything but easy, but it’s been incredibly rewarding. It’s still very scary. This is one of the most optimistic cards I’ve pulled as I venture into more creative avenues with writing & podcasting.

Feel your feels. Go with your gut. Make a decision because you can always make a change.

Xo, Rebs