Be Your Own Parent || A Full Moon in Taurus Ritual and Intuitive Tarot Message
“ It was worth it then, It is worth it now and it’s going to be worth it.”
by Kirsten Renee
“It was worth it then, it is worth it now and it’s going to be worth it.”
- Full Moon Affirmation
Recently I’ve been having a lot of conversations about parenting and backgrounds. As people we tend to forget that at some point we become responsible for our own selves. As children it was our parents or guardians responsibilities to care for us and to make sure that we were fed, had clothes, went to school, etc. it was their job to make sure that we had the basic life necessities. Those moments as children have led us into our adult years and now some of those ways need to be rewritten for many reasons. First of all, you’re the ONLY one that is responsible for yourself now and if that scares you that’s fine. Don’t let that fear stop you from doing what needs to be done though. Maybe you didn’t have the best childhood or your parents didn’t teach you how to be a functioning person. It’s now on you to correct whatever trauma they placed upon you or you can keep dysfunctional cycles going.
It’s never too late to change your narrative or find yourself seeking solid ground, it’s okay. The great thing about The Universe and Goddess is that when you put in the work, the reward comes. You’re the best partner you have so don’t sabotage yourself due to fear and laziness. Your most important job should be the care and love that you have for yourself. If you’re not well in every way then how do you expect for anything to get done. You’ve got bills to pay, you’ve got work to do and some of y’all have children of your own to care for. You’ve got responsibility to yourself to make sure that you live the BEST life that you want. Do yourself a favor and show up when you need to.
Growth comes with the understanding that you’re going to go through shit. You’re going to be pushed down and it’s probably going to hurt. . . A lot. You’re also going to be triumphant and joyful because of the new heights you will reach. Becoming who you are means accepting who you are not and once you realize that you will be able to accept the change that comes. Move forward knowing that the life that you want is full and rich. You’re the best thing that could happen to your goals and life’s purpose. Everything must be balanced in order to even out the playing field. You’ve got to feel the sadness with the happy, go from wet to dry, be hungry and full. Every action has a reaction and with that you make the choice of what outcome you are willing to accept. What are you doing that is aiding what it is that you want? Align your actions with your deepest desires and you’ll be sure to reach your goals.
Intuitive Tarot Message
The High Priestess (Reversed) + 6 of Swords
In order to move forward you must learn discipline and patience. Whether you’re wanting to move forward in your career, relationship or in whatever placement you are in life. When it comes to juggling life and all of the components that come with it. Life can be overwhelming and the simple fact that you’re alive should motivate you to not get stressed by it. You’ve got time to do what needs to be done, you just have to make it happen. Growth and moving forward through life is a direct result of the choices we make. If you’re wanting to run your own business but you’re not putting any work in your “business” will be just an idea.
The way that you move behind the ideas and goals you create is what makes it happen. The universe influences what moves, it aids the motions that we create for ourselves. You’re not going to get the help you want without putting in some work. True elevation starts with recognizing in order to see what’s next you’ve got to leave things behind. Like the snake sheds so do you and it’s okay for you to want that for yourself. There’s nothing wrong with change or being someone new, you can reinvent yourself as many times as you see fit. Just be sure that you’re doing it all for yourself and not to fit any one else’s ideals of who you should be.
Full Moon Tarot Spread + Ritual
October’s Full Moon ritual is very simple and can be done during the day or night! I personally enjoy doing my moon rituals right before the sun comes up, I like the in between light and dark. This ritual will be focusing on what actions we need to take in order to align with our desires. This ritual is super simple and doesn’t require a lot of items, nor do you have to do anything elaborate.
What you’ll need
Notebook/ Notepad
Your favorite pen
A warm drink
Your favorite crystals
An open heart
Make sure that you’re in a quiet space and somewhere you won’t be disturbed by anyone. Do whatever you need in order to quiet your mind and connect to spirit. During this time you can shuffle your deck, meditate, do yoga, dance, etc. anything that helps bring you closer to source and allow you to be open with yourself.
During this spread you’re going to focus on six questions;
Ritual
Full Moons are a great time to release things and step into new phases. Life is all about moving forward and allowing ourselves the chance to face what we keep hidden. The things that go bump in our hearts and what we know can no longer be a part of our world. Growth means to uproot at times and that can be scary, during ritual allow those fears to be removed as well. You are infinite and alive, you are deserving of everything you wish to create.
You can do your full moon ritual any way you want to! You can mix around my steps and even skip them if they don’t resonate with what you’re doing! This particular banishing ritual has no time limit and can be done at any time. Whenever you need to get through something fire magick is a great tool to utilize!
Step 1: Ground yourself - Sit in silence, call out to whatever entity you connect and have a relationship with.
Step 2: Write a list of things you want to disconnect from and burn it.
Invision each thing fading into the unknown as you watch your paper burn!
If you can’t use fire, you can write the list on toilet paper and flush it!
Step 3: Give thanks your spirit guides/angels/ancestors for hearing you and guiding you.
Step 4: Eat something light, dance around, take a shower, or do something relaxing!
This ritual is super simple, you can add your own steps or just do this one! No matter what you do this Full Moon in Taurus remember that you are infinite and deserving. No matter if you do ritual, practice sex magick or even just decide to do nothing your magick is potent!
Blessed be!
A Conversation W/ Tarot: What To Expect From The Harvest Moon
by Kirsten Renee
”Watch what you say, could never mean a word and still hurt you.”
- Blood Orange x Good Enough
The Full Moon has arrived once again and as the first Full moon of Autumn it’s coming in strong! The moon reached it’s peak fullness in the sign of Aries, also known as the line leader of the zodiac. Aries are known for their fiery passion and popularity, although they can often find themselves being a tad bit on the dramatic side. Even if you’re not an Aries this Harvest moon is going to affect you, and we’re going to dive into that right now.
As The Sun sits in balanced Libra and asks us to focus on the practicality of life. The Moon in Aries asks us to honor our go getter spirit, how do you show up for yourself? Do you ever put you first? How selfish are you with your time and your energy? These are the questions to be asking and answering right now! You’re the only one who knows what you want and how you should get it. Don’t let anything stop you from being on top and focusing on what’s important!
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What to expect
The Moon + Temperance (Reversed)
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At some point you have to realize that if you hold in trauma and pain, you’re going to reflect that into your physical life. Release the shit show that’s going on inside of you, because your drama can and will affect everything around you. Your task right now is to recognize whatever it is that is holding you back and taking the steps to release it. The Moon is the guiding light of our shadow self and we often forget about what lies beneath our surface. Life continues even when we check out of it and because of that fact be mindful of your own life. Holding onto the past will do nothing but stop you from being in the present. Take this as a message, the past holds nothing but lessons for the now. If you’re still suffering from the same problem, find a new way to solve it.
Goddess Says
4 of Wands + The Hermit
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Goddess says it’s time to get serious about your path ahead and what you want yours to look like. The Harvest moon is a reminder that whatever you’ve grown and manifested over the year is ready to use. Focus on what you need, want and have already accomplished. Your strengths and triumphs hold so many answers as to what’s next for you. Don’t worry about what the next bitch is doing, you’re right where you need to be and there’s no need to compare or compete. When you take the time to put your own journey into perspective you’ll see how much of a non-factor everything else is. The day to day stress that you experience can be released by moving forward and allowing yourself to not engage with negative outside forces.
What You Should Be Doing
2 of Wands
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Be careful what you ask for and what it is that you say. The air is full of magick and whatever you speak will come into your world. Be mindful of your communication with others because if you’re easy to fly of the handle, be aware of the storm that is bound to follow you. Right now it’s easy to get caught up in “the tea” but just remember that the tea you sip about someone else, there’s another person sipping on yours. Gossip, shit-talking, arguing, and just overall negative interactions isn’t what you need to be focused on right now. Evil works hard but you work harder and keep that in mind when you feel yourself teetering on the edge of drama. Don’t get distracted by the fakeness of the world, you’re a star and right now your most important task is accomplishing your goals!
Blessed be!
Kirsten has been reading tarot professionally for two years and has been involved with Tarot since her teen years. Interested in scheduling a tarot session with Kirsten? Sign up here!
A Conversation w/ Tarot : Full Moon in Pisces
by Kirsten Renee
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“Welcome to your life, There's no turning back. Even while we sleep we will find you.” - Tears For Fears x Everybody Wants to Rule The World
Maybe it's just me, but Leo season took me the fuck out. This last Mercury retrograde was probably one of the most intense transits we've had this year, Now we've cruised into Full Moon mode, and although it comes with a powerful lesson, the waves are chill. The Moon in Pisces reminds us that shit doesn't have to hurt so much. We don't have to hold onto all of the tragedies of the world, and that's okay. To move fluidly through life you've got to know when to stop and settle yourself down. Your waves don't always have to be crashing, sometimes you can be still and serene. The energy that's surrounding us is very simple, tell the truth and be okay with what you feel. Honor your emotional self because of emotions we have intuition, trust what you know is certain.
It's time for you to get serious about this life of yours and what you want it to look like. Who are you? What does your soul ask of you? What does your body need? How are you manifesting your desires? All of these questions can be answered if you'd just be present in the life that you have now. With Mars stationing direct in Capricorn the need to succeed is high! Take those ideas of yours and put action behind them. You don't have to always live in your head, you can have your dream life.
This Month's Tarotscope is all about honoring your feelings and being brave enough to walk into the unknown! Want to get a deeper understanding of what this means? Sign up for a reading by Kirsten!
1. What emotions we need to face.
10 of Wands + The Hanged Man + 4 of Pentacles
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It’s time to grow up, and get rid of your adolescent demons. Pay attention to what your soul is craving, what do you need? If you want life to jumpstart, get your shit together and make it happen. There’s no reason why you can’t have it, you just need to do the work. Success comes to those who know what they want & aren’t afraid to get it. Don’t be afraid to walk out on the ledge alone, remember you’re always guided by Goddess. Trust in your intuition and it will lead you even in the darkest hour.
2. Goddess Says.
Jack of Swords + The Star + 8 of Wands
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You become most resourceful when you’re desperate, and right now you’re screaming for help. Calm down, and remember what you’ve learned over time. Your answer is within you, you just have to trust your mind, instinct, and skills. If you want to be less stressed let go of shit, walk away. Focus on the things that you know you can control and let everything else fall in its place. Remember the only person that can save you is yourself, don't wait on the rescue boat. Figure out how to make do with what you've got and build what you need to survive.
3. Full Moon Message
3 of Pentacles (Reversed) + 2 of Wands (Reversed) + Queen of Pentacles
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Your relationship with yourself is the most important one you can have. Know what you need, and know when it’s time to let go. The Full Moon in Pisces is a reminder that your personal demons can be released at any time. It’s time to let go and make room for new pathways. Fall in love with yourself and the universe will fall in love with you too. Find a balance between being present and being hidden. Your energy is needed, but only when you're strong enough to share it. Don't push yourself to the point where you break down. Know that removing hardships sometimes means recasting those roles in your life. Revisit what you think is a problem, there's always a solution.
Blessed be.
Kirsten has been reading tarot professionally for almost two years and has been involved with Tarot since her teen years. Interested in scheduling a tarot session with Kirsten? Sign up here!
A Conversation W/ Tarot: Blooming Full Moon in Virgo Energy.
Get jiggy with the Full Moon in Virgo.
by Kirsten Renee
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2018 is kicking off to be a wild ride and I'm all the way here for it! We started January with a brand new trip around the sun and TWO full moons, and a lunar eclipse. We got a bit of a chill break in February where the moon wasn't full. However March is bringing in that electric touch that we've been waiting for. March is leading us to the nurting and gentle side of living. As the Earth awakens from her nap. we recieve fresh and vibrant energy. Building a relationship with Mother Nature is so important, she nurtures our entire being, and we can find the answers through her actions.
Question: Where am I unstable in my life?
Card: The Tower (Reversed)
To get to know Mother Nature start by sitting outside in the grass, let the air and the earth beneath you soak into you. Hold a Selenite wand against your heart, and focus your breathing. By doing this you're allowing yourself to set the space for your conversation with Mother Nature. It can be confusing once you open that door, and if you summon Mother Earth you should definitely come ready for extreme truth and guidance. If you're feeling nervous talk about the reasons why you feel that way. Something in you is afraid to talk about the truth. If you're feeling ready for the next step in your rebirth, or you're experiencing your rebirth remember to remain patient! Progress is patient, because you must learn to enjoy and grow with the experience. Growth comes in many ways, and when you truly sit with your personal life experience you notice each blessing and lesson individually.
What's blocking me from myself?
Card: Queen of Pentacles
If you're worrying about all the things that you don't have you'll never have them sweets. You get what you give, and if you're constantly focusing on what you lack, you can't learn what to do with what you already have! Finding your balance within yourself is a MUST, because you need to know how your shadow and light coexist with one another. To live a "holy" life, one must be whole with life. Find your balance, and you'll unlock the door to your source. Connecting to source energy is the way to get what you desire in this lifetime. Grow through spirit , check how you're definfing the mirror effect for yourself. Because you know what they say, "you're your own worst enemy". You're also your own best spades partner, no one knows your instinct like you do.
Am I living a healthy life?
Card: 3 of Cups
Health is WEALTH friends, and if your body is talking to you it's time to LISTEN. When it comes to personal health whether that be physical, mental, sexual, etc we've got to make sure we are healed and okay. Be mindful of the food that you put into your body, if you know your blood type try eating foods that are good for your blood type! Drink WATER, I can't stress this enough to make sure you gulp down water throughout the day! Go for walks, or sign up for a fun class to take! Spring time is a time for physical harvest, let yourself enjoy this time. Spring brings rebirth and as products of the universe we are blessed with being directly connected to this energy. Shake off your cobwebs and get it shaking, because the creative energy you're sitting on is waiting to be turned into a massive manifestation. Heal your body, mind, and spirit during this full moon. Be patient with your self and your energy.
What message does The Full Moon in Virgo have for me?
Card: Jack of Pentacles
It's time to start filling up your calander, turn the left over stagnant energy from winter into momentum for your creative endeavors. Get organized and start prepping yourself for some heavy spring cleaning! Cleaning your home, work space, bedroom, magick space, etc is the perfect way to bring in the changing of the seasons. Working with Mother Nature and her cycles is a great way to boost your magick. Being synced to the moon during menstraution, to casting particular spells on certain days you will find that your magick has grown. Mother Nature has power that we can easily access if we just let ourselves do so. Get organized within your life, and your practice because once you clear the clutter in your mind and your physical space. You allow new blessings and lessons to come into your life.
What does my intuition say?
Card: 5 of Swords
Summertime is a time for BBQ's and a card game being played by your aunties and uncles. However this Full Moon is reminding you that when it comes to the game of life, you're your best partner. If you think life is throwing hints your way, step back and see the bigger picture. These aren't hints, their full blown messages and you should be listening! Your intuition is NEVER wrong, and you'll never lead yourself down a path you don't need to. However, if you're in a period of repetition and self doubt, it's time for you to get grounded and replenish your energy. Sober yourself up, and detox your mind, body, and spirit.
What lies ahead for me in March?
Card: 9 of Swords
If your dreams are keeping you awake at night, or your day dreams have stopped you from being productive use this month to turn that energy around. If you can't sleep at night because of your goals and aspirations instead of laying there... Work on them! By organizing your life, you'll find that when you make time for things you care about you don't seem to worry as much. Putting energy into things that don't serve your highest good, is going against yourself. Try sleeping with Lavender, Mugwort, Eucalyptus and amethyst underneath or inside of your pillow! Taking time before bed to center yourself and relax your body so that it may find the ultimate comfort. I like to think of sleeping as an adventure in the spirit library. Learn how to work with your dreams by keeping a dream journal and dream dictionary next to your bedside! There's always messages within our dreams, and decoding them can clear up a lot of mental fog.
*Note* If you're having trouble sleeping you should also go see your doctor/Healer!
This Full Moon in Virgo is all about enjoying the rebirthing process, and seeing the truth of what you manifest for yourself! It's also a great time to declutter your life and make space for new vibrant energy!
Blessed be!
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