August Monthly Tarot Reading
It’s August already! Wow, time goes by fast. Lots of changes will be happening this month, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a reading. Many people will be going back to school this month, or in early September, and parents may be feeling extra stress to figure out how to deal with the new school arrangements and going back to work. Some are having to start college or a new school online, missing out on big activities. People still face unemployment, homelessness, hunger and sickness. With Summer coming to an end, and Autumn approaching, it is important to focus on the changes that we already go through every year. Everything is part of a major cycle, and we’ve already gone through this before. This month, I would like you to focus on what you can release from your life, whether that is any worries you may have, negative people in your life, or possibly even some items around your house that you don’t need anymore and are just taking up space. As we turn in our swimsuits for notebooks, let’s use this time to focus on the positives that we’ve received. These last few months have been difficult on everyone, and will continue to impact people all around the world for a little while longer, but there are plenty of beautiful things that have come from this time that you can find if you look close enough. Now, let’s get on to the reading.
The three oracle cards in this reading, describe what I just said perfectly. First, we are called to think about what we can release. Maybe if we can release our expectations about how this school year or getting back to work will be like, we can have a more positive outlook on what is happening. Along with this idea, adjustments are required. Things are different now than they were before covid-19. Instead of focusing on what we don’t have that we wish we did, we need to be thinking about alternate ways to see our friends, stay productive in school and work, and take care of ourselves. By understanding and accepting the fact that things are going to be different and some changes may be necessary, we could begin to realize that these changes could lead to a better outcome. This is a time for personal discovery; learning new things about ourselves and the world. We may not have much time left stuck at home, but we could use the little time we have left to enjoy just being able to be still. The third card is Full Moon - Surrender to the Divine. Even if you do not believe in a higher power or deity, it will likely be helpful in this time to think about the bigger picture. We do not know all of the answers; we do not know what will happen in the future. The best thing to do in order to release negative energy and worry/stress, is to trust that things will work themselves out. Be open to this idea, and see what happens. Interestingly, there is a full moon on August 3rd. I will try to do another reading then as well, but you can try thinking about this idea then.
The Six of Pentacles reversed is the tarot card to represent this month overall. Some people have been thinking of being in quarantine as a way to give back to the environment, after using so many of the earth’s resources to power our lifestyles. By taking time to stay at home and be still, we can return what we borrowed. This can also be on a more personal level, maybe it’s time to show people in your life how grateful you are for them and what they’ve done for you. Three is definitely an energy this month of hastiness and fear leading to overprotectiveness. For some, places around the world may seem to be going back to normal too quickly, and others wish it would go faster. It is important to get kids back in the classroom and people back in the workplace for the economy. Many people are afraid of what will happen if either situation comes true. There are both negative and positive things that could come from going back to regular life too quickly or too slowly, just like there are negative and positive aspects to everything in our lives. Again, I think the importance here is to trust in the process and know that you don’t need to be proactive on everything, as well as to accept that things are going to be different. But at the same time, everyone is going through this, and although we may be impacted in different ways, we are all facing some challenges because of this. There is also therefore room for personal growth and changing the ways we live our lives on a larger scale. The Tower card in this reading makes me think that there is going to be some big climax or change. Things are going to be difficult for a while. But this change will lead to a positive outcome. Outside of this reading, I personally do seriously believe that if we take this time to look for new ways to do things and to come together, we will end up in a better position. Hopefully we will be more prepared in case something like this happens in the future and we will be stronger. The Three of Wands calls us to look positively into the future, and think about how we can improve and continue to learn new things. We are never too old to stop learning and exploring. Try to distance yourself from the stress of the world, and take some time for yourself or your family.
There are plenty of positives to find right now if you take the time to look for them. Take some time to enjoy this last month of summer (or winter if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, sry! If you do live in the Southern Hemisphere, it is even more important to look for new positives in Spring). Have a great August, and let me know if you have any questions or need any reassurance on anything! I love any chance I can get to motivate or make someone happy! Changing your mindset can really make so much difference.
