three card draw

On August 8 the Leo sun and the bright star Sirius will create an annual cosmic alignment known as the lion’s gate portal. This spiritual vibe is being amplified even more intensely this year, thanks to the new moon in Leo that’s taking place on the same day. 

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In times such as these, when we are forced toward the sharp edges of our reality…when the external world creates uncertainty and chaos, the soil of our personal growth comes to life.⁠ A moment of choice is presented. ⁠What are you choosing at this Leo New Moon?⁠

The portal is open from July 26 to August 12. May this auspicious 8.8 take us to infinity and beyond! Here is my three card draw from a fave tarot deck - the Aquarian Tarot deck, illustrated by David Palladini.

Lammas & 8.8 Reading

The Ace of Cups reversed warns of a loss of self-esteem, optimism and faith in the abundance that the universe has to offer. Stop to examine what it is that bums you out or deflates you. Watch the mental food you are feeding on and witness it effects on you. Retreat within and restore inner harmony and balance to retrieve self love and trust - and return revived and fortified.

The Death card is not about the literal death of any person but represents the death of something else - like a project, plan, or relationship. This card also points to a time of harvest, symbolized in classical decks by the hooded skeleton with its skythe. What cuts the cords that bind us to the past, liberates us to go forward free fear with nothing to lose. Pruned away and recycled for the fertility of the future - nothing is really ever lost, despite seasonal cycles of gain and loss.

The Hierophant card refers to a master and the learning of practical lessons from the study of natural law. This energy points to some agent or resource that can reveal the secrets of life, the cycles of the Moon and tides, the links between human beings and the heavens. A Hierophant was one to whom a student would petition for entry - the one to set the curriculum for the newbie's course of study.

Often pictured with the right hand raised in blessing, the Hierophant is linked with the ancient lineage of Melchezidek, initiator of the Hebrew priestly tradition, the one who passes on the teachings. All shamans of any tradition draw upon this archetype.

This New Moon in Leo will open our heart space and awaken our desire to share our unique self expression with the world. It is the ultimate time to plant seeds of intentions, align with our purpose and step into our lioness power and authority with the sweet support of sisterhood. 

The mystery of the origin and the esoteric symbols in tarot have intrigued humans through the centuries. Today we can find new meaning in the old symbols and apply them to our lives.

The mystery of the origin and the esoteric symbols in tarot have intrigued man through the centuries. Today we can find new meaning in the old symbols and apply them to our lives.