So a few months ago, I revisited a workshop I wrote about back in January. It was all about using tarot to look at the year ahead. I went through January to April in the last review, with the intention of doing another 4 months later (it's now 5 months since that review) and the final review at the end of the year. I still hope to do the final part of the review at the end of the year so I'll cover the last 5 months - from May through to September - leaving October, November and December for last.
I pulled two cards for each month: one for the energy of the month, and the second for any resources or obstacles I might need or face. I'll go through each month and both cards while sharing some of my experiences that corroborate or challenge the cards.
So for May, I pulled the Seeker of Visions to represent the energy of this month, and the Seven of Visions for the resources or obstacles. The Seeker of Visions was all about staying grounded while also carrying on dreaming. It was important that I didn't live in dreamland and was still aware of what was happening within reality. I feel as if I did this, although my memory is a little hazy and this was before the heatwaves. I know that not all dreams or goals are achievable because they are unrealistic, so I was having to come to the realisation that not all dreams can and will be achieved so there was an element of having to give up some dreams. With the Seven of Visions, I definitely felt like I was being told that I need to decide where it is that I want to go next in my life. I had options to choose from but only I could choose as I was finally in control. This is true as it was at this time I started to note down ideas for here but also for my YouTube channel. I decided that I wanted to help educate others with what witchcraft is all about.
For June, I pulled Suspension and the Six of Boons. Suspension was all about the energy of the month and I felt that I was being told to wait, not to take action, because I needed to just be. This was an invitation for me to return to myself. I think I did this as I refused to allow for a moment that I could just be, that I didn't have to be busy all the time. It was during this time that I allowed myself to just stop and think about what I want to do with my various projects and I found it. With the Six of Boons as the resources or obstacles for the month, it highlighted that I don't tend to allow others to help me in any way. I'm very independent and so I do have trouble allowing anyone in to help me with anything. As a result of this, I do struggle and sometimes feel like I've been left out in the cold when in reality, I'm not at all.
For July I pulled The Wide World and the Weaver of Vision. The Wide World was about the energy of the month and I felt like it was saying that I would come out of a period of time filled with challenges into a world that was full of possibilities. This indicated that I would feel as if the worst was over and I have to say, that it was since July that I made some realisations about my life and how I have interacted with others in the past. This card was full of optimism and held the message that the worst is over and that all things are possible. The Weaver of Visions was all about the resources or obstacles of the month and this card held the message that I shouldn't try to force things, that I should let them flow naturally. I felt like I was also being told to go with the flow. That any obstacles I might face would teach me what isn't meant to be mine anyway. This was such an internal, Hermit-style month with more going in within me than my external life.
For August, I pulled the Ten of Boons and the Nine of Spells. The Ten of Boons was all about the energy of the month and I felt like it was saying that I should celebrate with others. That if there is to be a party, then nothing can stop it. I also felt like it was saying that I would find my tribe, even if there might be some minor hiccups along the way. I also felt like it would be the right time to find like-minded people, and I definitely feel like this happened as I became a part of a witchy circle, full of friends and celebration. With the Nine of Spells for the resources or obstacles of the month, I felt like I was being told not to be overly protective as I have a tendency to try to hold onto things or people too tightly. I can still be protective but that doesn't mean that I have to let it get in the way of situations or relationships. I don't need to be protective unless I have to go on the defensive so I can more easily walk through life.
For September, I pulled the Seeker of Challenges and Moonlight. With the Seeker of Challenges as the energy for the month, I felt like I was being told that I should fight when it was necessary to but that I didn't have to fight all the time. This was interesting as it was close to the beginning of this month when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away and I actually allowed myself to ride the waves of grief as they rolled over me. It was the first time that I'd allowed myself to truly feel everything and not fight it and it brought up a lot of emotions from my past. Moonlight was all about the resources or obstacles that September held for me and I felt this card was telling me that I would find my path, even if it may be hidden in darkness. It was during this time that I needed to pay attention to the signs and omens that were all around me and while I hope I have, I do still have some doubts about whether I'm on the right path.
I hope these reflections have inspired you to consider how each month unfolds and that you can appreciate the present moment and look back on the memories you make.
Peace and love to all!!
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