The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon in Cancer. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the New Moon in Cancer

• A Tarot message for the New Moon in Cancer

• A New Moon Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts specific to the New Moon in Cancer, for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon in Cancer Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Cancer on July 14, 2026 at 2:43 AM PT. This New Moon comes just ahead of some other major astrological events, so this is a good time to ground and center yourself. Fortunately, the Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, so the energy is encouraging and supportive.

This New Moon in Cancer invites you to:

• “Feel it to heal it,” as they say, and get in tune with your feelings before you act. As a water sign, Cancer honors emotions. It’s important to listen to your feelings and to work with them if you want to make meaningful progress. If emotions feel particularly heavy or overwhelming under this New Moon, turn your attention to feeling gratitude. Consider what you are grateful for right now, and if you want an area to focus on, home, family, and comfort are a good place to start (these are big themes for Cancer). Starting with gratitude can give your intention-setting process an extra boost while also creating solid ground for healing.

• Take the lead, but lead at your own pace. New Moons always offer us an opportunity for new beginnings, and with everything coming up astrologically in the next few months, that desire to jump on your intentions or goals may be higher than usual. But there really is no need to rush the process, which might lead you to ignoring your feelings or pushing them aside. So move at your own pace and trust that you have your own timing. It’s very fitting that Cancer is associated with the Chariot card in Tarot, which is all about taking divinely aligned action. Remember that you drive the Chariot when building your life according to your vision. You decide how fast you travel!

• Explore what home, family, and comfort mean to you. As I mentioned, these are big themes for Cancer, and so you may find you want to set an intention in this area. Consider where you feel most at home and safe. Who do you feel most comfortable with? It does not need to be blood-related family. It can be chosen family, or perhaps an invitation to build this family for yourself if it’s missing in your life currently. Nurture the connections that matter most to you, and call in the ones you really want.

While this New Moon invites you to take the lead and set a powerful intention, it’s also important for you to ground and rest under this New Moon. Allow yourself to embrace comfort and spend more time at home if you need to, which should help you have the space to tune into your emotions. This will help you feel more secure before you take action or make any big plans.

And if you’re like me and find yourself in a funky space with family and feeling some friction, now is a good time to assess what the underlying emotions are telling you about your personal needs. What kind of support do you really want from the people in your life? How do you wish to support them? Get clear on the home and family you want to cultivate.

I’d love to know how you’re feeling about this New Moon in Cancer. Are any of these themes standing out in your life right now?

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland.)

Tarot Message for the New Moon in Cancer

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Chariot Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon in Cancer

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar for the New Moon in Cancer:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Chariot: The Tarot card associated with Cancer, which encourages us to take the lead and take action, moving forward with focus and determination. (Read more about Cancer and the Chariot here.)

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re doing monthly explorations into our personal cards of the year. We just did a midyear reflection with our cards, which included a Soul Journaling Prompt for your card.)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon in Cancer Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are journal prompts centered on the themes of the New Moon in Cancer. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• Where am I feeling the nudge to take action and lead? Are there any feelings or emotions I need to consider before I jump in?

• How might my feelings serve as an additional guide right now?

• What are my current feelings around home and family? Where do I need to refocus or recommit, or where do I need to make a shift?

• What steps can I take to feel more comfortable and secure under this New Moon?

Share with the Circle

While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What intention are you setting?

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Additional Journaling Resources for Cancer Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Cancer Season:

In our paid subscriber community, we’re doing a midyear reflection with our personal Tarot cards of the year. I have a few general journal prompts for you to explore plus a Soul Journaling Prompt specific to your card!

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Until we connect again for the Full Moon, I send you much love and gratitude!

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Welcome to our Soul Journaling Circle honoring the Full Moon in Capricorn! Thank you so much for being here.

My Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom. Feel free to partake in all or just parts of the ritual. If all you do is read this post, that’s more than enough! Do whatever you have the energy for.

Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the Full Moon in Capricorn

• A message for the Full Moon from the Tarot

• A Soul Journaling Session that includes a visualization and activation, followed by a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts that speak specifically to the themes of the Full Moon in Capricorn

Full Moon in Capricorn Themes

The Full Moon in Capricorn arrives on June 29 at 4:56 PM PT. This Full Moon comes to us just before some other major planetary alignments and is considered a bit more potent than your typical Full Moon. So some tension and big shifts are possible with this one!

This Full Moon in Capricorn invites you to:

• Feel your emotions while remaining grounded in reality. There is a bit of a clash between the practical nature of the Capricorn sign and the emotions of the Full Moon and Cancer Season (our current astrological season). You may be challenged to feel and process your emotions while also seeing them through a practical, realistic lens. This Full Moon will encourage you to acknowledge those emotions but also step back to look at the bigger picture, cutting out any unnecessary drama and taking responsibility where you need to.

• Focus on growth and evolution, taking action and changing course if you need to. This Full Moon and the ambitious nature of Capricorn will nudge you to take charge and examine whether your actions and energy are all directed toward building the legacy you want to leave. If they’re not, it’s time to make changes. Consider what you need to leave behind and any doors you need to close in order to grow into the person you want to become and that deep down you know you truly are.

• Get unstuck by discovering what needs to come to an end. You likely already got a sense of this from the two previous points, but this Full Moon could bring some things to light for you that result in necessary endings and significant shifts. If they come as a surprise to you, or if they feel particularly difficult, don’t hide from the feelings they bring up but also don’t let those feelings stop you from moving forward. It’s time release what’s keeping you from moving into this next chapter. You have everything you need to navigate this season of change, even if it’s hard and the road ahead is bumpy.

The astrologers I follow point to this being a “turning point” Full Moon, one that carries wake-up calls and reality checks. That might sound like a lot, but it’s also exciting to think about what could result from this! It could bring you so many gifts, allowing you to grow in unexpected ways. It could help you release and move on from something, once and for all. And that could bring a nice sense of relief.

With this Full Moon, I think of a conversation I recently had with my husband. Summer is ramping up here in Arizona, and with that comes all the bugs and, in particular, cockroaches. A few make them into our home every summer, and the other night there was one that startled me in my bathroom. My husband tried to catch it, but it ran under the baseboard and has yet to reemerge three days later. My husband said, “Don’t worry, he’s long gone!”

My response? “A cockroach doesn’t just go away.” I fully expect him to pop up perhaps somewhere else in the house when I least expect it.

Those little (or big) things that hold us back are like the cockroaches lurking in the dark corners within us. They sometimes pop out when you least expect them, even after you think they’ve gone. And that can be quite startling! But this Full Moon gives us a chance to shine a light on them and, ideally, remove them from our path.

So while it might seem kind of strange, perhaps ask yourself as we approach this Full Moon: Where is the roach hiding? Are you ready to confront it, release it, and get it out of your house once and for all?

I’d love to know how you are feeling with this Full Moon in Capricorn. How would you like to work with its energy? Share with us in the comments.

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(While I love Astrology and study it often, I am not personally an Astrologer. I look to experts in the field for all the juicy details! I bring you the highlights that I intuitively feel we need to know alongside my interpretations of them. My sources are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

Full Moon in Capricorn Tarot Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Tarot cards influencing this Full Moon: the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, the Chariot, and the Devil Tarot cards.

With these cards, I see an image of the Magician driving the Chariot, confronting the Devil or demons within (fears and self-doubt) and swiftly moving past them. These cards are quite the combo—let them inspire you!

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the Full Moon in Capricorn

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, set up some essential oils to diffuse, bring out your favorite crystals, and/or display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this Full Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck if you want extra insight. Of course, none of this is required, but is simply a nice bonus!

If you choose to bring out your Tarot cards, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this full moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that ebb and flow, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. (Read more about the Wheel of Fortune and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Magician: The secondary card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. (Read more about the Magician and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Chariot: The card associated with Cancer, which encourages us to take the lead and take action, moving forward with focus and determination. (Read more about Cancer and the Chariot here.)

• The Devil: The card associated with Capricorn, which reminds us of our shadows—the things that tend to hold us back or trip us up, keeping us from going after and receiving what we really want. (You can read my deep dive into Capricorn and the Devil card here.)

• Your personal Tarot card(s) of the year. If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. In the paid subscriber community, as part of our deeper exploration into our personal Tarot cards of the year, I’ll be releasing a midyear check-in and reflective practice soon.

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the meditation/activation and Soul Journaling Prompt for the Full Moon. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use every Full Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

Full Moon Question for the Soul

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon in Capricorn

If you have more time and want to work with journal prompts that dive specifically into the themes of the Full Moon in Capricorn, try out the prompts below. To continue with the meditative journaling experience, listen to the sound healing track while you journal. (All music is created by my husband.)

• What emotions do I feel coming up for me under this Full Moon, and what will help me see them through a more practical lens?

• What am I ready to stop, end, or leave behind for the sake of my own growth and evolution?

• How can I better manage any fears or self-doubt that might be getting in my way? How can I clear the path ahead for myself?

• Going forward, how might I align my actions with the legacy I wish to build in this lifetime?

Share with the Circle

If you are feeling called to share, this Moon Circle is a wonderful place to voice what you’re thinking about or intend to release. Let’s make this a place where we can lift and support one another, while also boldly declaring to the Universe what we’re ready to let go of.

If you feel called, I invite you to head into the comments and complete this sentence:

“This Full Moon, I release . . . “

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I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to more deeply explore our personal Tarot cards of the year with a monthly practice.

Next up, we’ll be doing a midyear check in and review with our cards. I was hoping to release this in June, but it may end up being early July, so just keep a look out for a midyear practice and reflection!

Most recently for Gemini Season, we explored Community and Connection through the lens of our personal Tarot card of 2026.

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Looking for more personalized, direct guidance? Members of my Founding Tier receive monthly personal card pulls with a corresponding Soul Journaling Prompt. You can receive up to four of these per year via Snail Mail, meaning I send you a physical card, message, prompt, and handwritten note. (The rest of the readings through the year are delivered digitally via email or Substack DM.)

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Welcome, lovely Souls! I’m so honored to have you as part of our circle for the Litha (Summer Solstice) Soul Journaling Service.

A Soul Journaling Service honors nature and the seasonal shifts with a Tarot/Oracle message and a Soul Journaling Session. The journaling session calls on us to go within to channel our Soul’s wisdom.

Below you will find:

• A brief overview of the themes of Litha and the Summer Solstice

• A three-card Tarot/Oracle card spread for Litha (you can use these as a card spread or as standalone journaling prompts)

• A collective reading/message using that card spread

• A Litha Soul Journaling Session with one key prompt for the Soul

You can choose to participate in all elements of this Soul Journaling Service for a complete ritual, or just pick one or a couple of elements that you feel pulled toward.

Litha & Summer Solstice Themes

Litha (midsummer) is a solar festival that celebrates the summer season and the light of the sun. It aligns with the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year with the most sunlight. Litha and the Summer Solstice typically occur between June 20-24 in the Northern Hemisphere and between December 20 -24 in the Southern Hemisphere. This year, in 2026, it falls on June 21 here in the Northern Hemisphere.

Litha and the Summer Solstice invite you to:

• Get outside, be social, and be playful, soaking up all this wonderful light! (If it happens to be a rainy day where you are, find ways to interact with light in other ways, perhaps with candle gazing.)

• Honor and trust the power of your own internal light. Allow this to fuel your confidence so you can be bold and take action on your dreams.

• Acknowledge all of your accomplishments and be proud of yourself as you see the results of all those seeds you planted earlier in the year.

My source for all things Wheel of the Year is the book Understanding the Wheel of the Year by Cassie Uhl.

I’d love to hear how you’re experiencing and working with the energy of Litha. Are any of these themes showing up for you or speaking strongly to you?

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The Litha Card Spread

This three-card spread can be used with Tarot and/or Oracle cards, and it can also be used for journaling. You can journal on the prompts and then pull cards, or vice versa. Do whatever feels right to you!

1. What will help me understand and harness the power of my inner light?

2. What is the light within me ready to create or cultivate this season?

3. Where is my light most needed?

The Collective Message for Litha

Using the card spread, I pulled cards for the collective using The Seasons of the Witch Litha Oracle by Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz, illustrations by Tijana Lukovic. I recommend these seasonal decks for anyone just beginning to learn about the seasonal celebrations and the Wheel of the Year, as they’ll give you a good, basic foundation and overview of the themes. They even bring in some elements you might not have considered just from reading a description of the celebration, which I like. I do, however, wish they dove a bit more into the history in the introduction section of the guidebooks. But fortunately a lot of the individual card descriptions will give you more context.

Below is an image of the cards. The first two cards at the top correspond to questions 1 and 2, while the bottom to cards both came out of the deck for question 3.

You can settle in and listen to me read the entire message (which I journaled out after pulling the cards), or you can read the highlights below.

Message highlights:

• Love will help you harness the power of your inner light this season. This is the love you have for others, that others have for you, and the love you have for yourself and your own light. This is the love that is loyal and shows up consistently, rather than a fleeting, whirlwind romance.

• It’s time to create your most magical, mystical life, to allow yourself to dive fully into your passions and interests. You may be also called to help others claim their magic.

• Your light is needed most in the simple, ordinary moments, when you and/or others are deep in the process. Your light doesn’t just need to shine at the finish line, but rather it is called to grow over time.

Overall, this summer season is a time to focus on love, passion, and exploration, diving into the magical and the mystical, and infusing all of this into each small moment and task, letting them build into the boldest flame and brightest light. Take care with yourself, with others, and with your magical creations, moving forward with determination and confidence into the unknown.

Litha Soul Journaling Session

Set your space with whatever you’d like to make this a sacred and soothing practice. This could include lighting a candle, setting out crystals, burning herbs, diffusing essential oils, or having a special beverage ready to go.

In the audio file below is a meditation followed by the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a prayer/activation and a direct prompt for the Soul. After I read the prompt, I give you ten minutes to journal with the music playing in the background.

I’ve also included a written version of the prayer/activation, in case you prefer to do this on your own or want to follow along as you listen.

After taking a couple deep breaths to settle, follow the visualization below, and say silently to yourself or aloud the statements in italics.

Get Grounded

Imagine there are roots growing from beneath you. These roots travel deep down, connecting you to the center of the Earth. Perhaps there is a glowing ball of light or even a crystal at the center of the Earth that you are connecting to.

Connect to the Universe/Divine

Imagine now that there is a beautiful rose gold light flowing down like a waterfall from the sky/the Universe above you.

Connect to Your Higher Self, Intuition, and Soul

Focus on the light now as it illuminates the crown of your head. This beautiful, warm light activates your inner wisdom, connecting you to your Higher Self.

The light then travels to your third eye. Your intuition is activated.

The light settles in your heart space. Here, you feel and connect to your soul.

The light continues to flow. It moves down your whole body, washing away and releasing anything you do not need to bring with you into this practice.

Focus again on that light within your heart, and take a deep breath in.

Exhale, sigh it out, letting that light shine outward, opening communication with your soul.

Perhaps you even see this light reach your hands as you prepare to write, the wisdom it carries ready to flow through you and your writing.

When you are ready, gently return to your space, blink your eyes a couple times, and then gather your journaling materials.

Your Soul Prompt

If you’d like more resources for Litha and Summer Solstice, check out the Soul Journaling Sessions archive.

May your Soul shine bright this season!

With much love and gratitude,

Marcy

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The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon in Gemini. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the New Moon in Gemini

• A Tarot message for the New Moon in Gemini

• A Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts specific to the New Moon in Gemini, for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon in Gemini Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Gemini on June 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM PT. This New Moon could feel like a very welcome change of pace, as it doesn’t carry any heavy themes and emotions aren’t running quite so high. It is a light and breezy New Moon that comes with less pressure, calling on us to focus on joy and connection above all.

More specifically, this New Moon in Gemini invites you to:

• Recognize the duality in life, honoring both the physical and spiritual sides of yourself. Gemini’s symbol is the Twins, which points to that duality. We are both human and spirit, and so you need experiences in your life that fuel both body and soul regularly. This is where both connection with others and creativity come in. Allow yourself to indulge in activities and be around the people that bring you joy and remind you that you’re part of something greater.

• Kickstart a fresh start/begin something new. All New Moons invite a new beginning, but this one comes with a permission slip to not take it all quite so seriously. If you want to start fresh or begin a new endeavor, do so with excitement and joy and without false urgency. Maybe it’s a new project and adventure or a new way to express yourself creatively. Or, because Gemini encourages us to be social and build connections, you could make this a chance to have a fresh start socially, finding a new group to join or trying out a new way to meet others. Whatever it is, this new moon wants you to have fun with it. There’s no need to rush—just open yourself to curiosity and playfulness.

• Express yourself. Seek experiences that allow you to share your full self, finding joy in the here and now. And if there are thoughts or ideas you’ve been waiting to express, this New Moon is a good chance to make that happen or put the plans in place to make that happen. You could also find new ideas flowing in, complete with the inspiration and motivation to begin. But again, no need to rush. You’re more likely to stick with it if you allow yourself to be in and enjoy the present moment.

Keep things light under this New Moon and use it as an opportunity to enjoy where you are and who you are right now. And if you are beginning something new, have fun with it and enjoy all that a new beginning has to offer (rather than worrying about the future and where exactly it’s leading).

While the messages and themes with this New Moon aren’t too heavy, I do think that connection, self-expression, and joy are far from insignificant. These are still quite powerful themes that can lead to important shifts. For me, I’m feeling a strong pull to recognize and create more joy in my life right now, rather than waiting around for things to be the way I wish they were. As a mom of two (and soon to be three), I’ve struggled with the fact that my family isn’t the “village” that I’d hoped for in motherhood. On top of this, I’ve been taking in a lot of messages on social media about how the modern-day mother doesn’t have the necessary support to be anything other than an overwhelmed, angry mom. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling resentful, stuck in a loop of telling myself I can’t enjoy this time of early motherhood because I don’t have the proper village. But with the energy of this New Moon, I feel it is time to embrace the joy this time can bring and to learn to embrace joy even when things are hard and messy.

I want to know how you’re feeling about this New Moon in Gemini. Are any of these themes standing out in your life right now?

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by , who I recently discovered is now on Substack! Be sure to check out Yasmin’s profile. And finally, I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

Tarot Message for the New Moon in Gemini

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Lovers Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon in Gemini

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar for the New Moon in Gemini:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Lovers: The Tarot card associated with Gemini (the Astrological season we’re currently in), which reminds us to love all parts of ourselves and to act from a place of love. (You can dive deeper into the connection between The Lovers & Gemini here.)

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re doing monthly explorations into our personal cards of the year. For Gemini Season, we tapped into what our cards have to say about community and connection. And coming soon: A mid-year check in with the cards of the year!)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon in Gemini Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are journal prompts centered on the themes of the New Moon in Gemini. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• What feeds or fuels me on both a body and soul level? How can I create more space for this in my life?

• Where do I need to take the pressure off myself and embrace more joy?

• What’s one way I can connect with others that would bring more fun and lightness to my life right now?

• How am I feeling called to express myself under this New Moon, and how might this help me embrace joy?

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While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What intention are you setting?

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Additional Journaling Resources for Gemini Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Gemini Season:

In our paid subscriber community, in honor of Gemini Season, we explored what our personal Tarot cards of the year have to say about community and connection. Join us to get a Soul Journaling Prompt specific to your card!

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Until we connect again for the Full Moon, I send you much love and gratitude!

Marcy

Welcome to our Soul Journaling Circle honoring the Full Moon in Sagittarius! Thank you so much for being here.

My Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom. Feel free to partake in all or just parts of the ritual. If all you do is read this post, that’s more than enough! Do whatever you have the energy for.

Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the Full Moon in Sagittarius

• A message for the Full Moon from the Tarot

• A Soul Journaling Session that includes a visualization and activation, followed by a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts that speak specifically to the themes of the Full Moon in Sagittarius

Full Moon in Sagittarius Themes

The Full Moon in Scorpio arrives on May 31st at 1:45 AM PT. This is the second of two Full Moons this month, and since two Full Moons in one month is a rare occurrence, it is referred to as a “Blue Moon.” You’ve likely heard the phrase “Once in a blue moon,” and that’s where this comes from.

As always, Full Moons call on us to release, and with two in one month, this energy could be a bit more potent. You might feel more inspired to let go, and you can use this as an extra nudge or boost to truly clear out some of the old—physical items, energies, stories, habits—anything you feel intuitively it is time to release or wrap up.

And once you add in the energy of Sagittarius and some of the planetary alignments with this Full Moon, things get even more interesting. This Full Moon in Sagittarius invites you to:

• Be bold and do something unexpected. The sign of Sagittarius is courageous, curious, and adventurous, and when you couple that with the rarity of a blue moon, this gives you a chance to do something completely out of the ordinary, to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Do something you normally wouldn’t or go after something that’s always felt too big. And when you’re considering what you want to release under this Full Moon, perhaps it is something that’s blocking you from making bigger, bolder moves and from taking a chance on yourself. This could also be about forgiveness (often a great tool for release under a Full Moon), and you might be called to forgive yourself or someone else for something you normally would not forgive. Doing this will be a tremendous effort toward healing.

• Direct any passionate, fiery energy and intense emotions into proper channels. Things could feel like they’re moving fast with this Full Moon and emotions could become overwhelming. Move that energy into creative work or even physically move your body so you don’t feel like it’s overtaking you.

• Find balance between any extremes this energy brings up. There could be a push and pull between the excitement of chasing the big vision and the actual nitty-gritty, day-to-day steps and planning that it takes to make something so big happen. You might also find a push/pull between head vs heart and emotions vs logic. I think this energy reminds us that it’s not all just about the thrill of the adventure and taking bold action, but what we learn from that experience and how we practically apply it. How does it fuel us intellectually and emotionally, and how do we use this momentum to ultimately make more aligned plans for the future? It’s important to recognize we need the thrill and the excitement and a plan for what to do with this energy and the momentum we’ve built.

This Full Moon could be your signal to do that bold and courageous thing—and to release whatever is keeping you from it. And if you aren’t clear yet on how all this applies to you and you aren’t really feeling the spark for adventure, one simple thing you could do to tap into and honor this energy is try something new with your own Full Moon ritual. What’s something you wouldn’t normally do or include with your ritual, or that you’ve always wanted to do but never got around to it? Maybe it is going to a gathering to honor the Full Moon with others, or maybe it is sharing with others what you’d like to release so you can have others support you. Consider what might get you out of your usual routine and comfort zone.

How are you feeling with this Full Moon? How would you like to work with its energy? Share with us in the comments—and know that there is no right or wrong way to experience this Full Moon.

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(While I love Astrology and study it often, I am not personally an Astrologer. I look to experts in the field for all the juicy details! I bring you the highlights that I intuitively feel we need to know alongside my interpretations of them. My sources are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

Full Moon in Sagittarius Tarot Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Tarot cards influencing this Full Moon: the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, the Lovers, and Temperance Tarot cards.

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the Full Moon in Sagittarius

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, set up some essential oils to diffuse, bring out your favorite crystals, and/or display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this Full Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck if you want extra insight. Of course, none of this is required, but is simply a nice bonus!

If you choose to bring out your Tarot cards, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this full moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that ebb and flow, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. (Read more about the Wheel of Fortune and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Magician: The secondary card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. (Read more about the Magician and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Lovers: The Tarot card associated with Gemini (the Astrological season we’re currently in), which reminds us to love all parts of ourselves and to act from a place of love. (You can dive deeper into the connection between The Lovers & Gemini here.)

• Temperance: The card associated with Sagittarius, which encourages us to create more balance and harmony in our lives, finding the middle ground between extremes. (I also did a deep dive into Sagittarius & Temperance here.)

• Your personal Tarot card(s) of the year. If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. And in honor of Gemini Season, learn what your card has to teach you about community and connection.

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the meditation/activation and Soul Journaling Prompt for the Full Moon. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use every Full Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

Full Moon Question for the Soul

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon in Sagittarius

If you have more time and want to dive specifically into the themes of the Full Moon in Sagittarius, try out the journal prompts below. To continue with the meditative journaling experience, listen to the sound healing track while you journal.

• How would I like to work with this “once in a blue moon” energy? What would I like to do or experience that puts me out of my comfort zone?

• What is one thing I feel like I could never do or create, or that I feel is far too challenging or impractical to do/create? If I were to make a bold leap today toward that, trusting I would succeed, what would I do?

• What or who have I had a really hard time forgiving, and how could I benefit from taking steps to let this go?

• What will help me remain balanced and measured as I take in this Full Moon’s bold energy (and any big emotions it brings)?

Share with the Circle

If you are feeling called to share, this Moon Circle is a wonderful place to voice what you’re thinking about or intend to release. Let’s make this a place where we can lift and support one another, while also boldly declaring to the Universe what we’re ready to let go of.

If you feel called, I invite you to head into the comments and complete this sentence:

“This Full Moon, I release . . . “

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I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to more deeply explore our personal Tarot cards of the year with a monthly practice.

For May and Gemini Season, we’re exploring Community and Connection through the lens of our personal Tarot card of 2026.

Receive a Personal Card Reading via Snail Mail

Looking for more personalized, direct guidance? Members of my Founding Tier receive monthly personal card pulls with a corresponding Soul Journaling Prompt. You can receive up to four of these per year via Snail Mail, meaning I send you a physical card, message, prompt, and handwritten note. (The rest of the readings through the year are delivered digitally via email or Substack DM.)

If you love the idea of receiving a special treat in the mail and this is calling to you, upgrade to the Founding Member tier.

Want to try out receiving a personal card reading via Snail Mail or digitally? If you donate $11 or more through Buy Me a Coffee, I’ll send you a reading as a thank you.

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Sharing My Story

I recently was invited to do an interview with Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle 🌸 for her publication, Whispers of Inner Power, on Substack. Responding to her prompts was such an interesting exploration for me to do as I start to make more sense of my path, piecing together exactly how I went from TV News Journalist to Tarot Card Reader and Soul Journaling Guide. If you want to know more about my background or have experienced your own struggles with fitting into traditional jobs and the corporate world, I hope you give it a read!

Whispers of Inner Power

From TV news journalist to Tarot Reader

Helloo, I’m Jessica! I help coaches & wellness practitioners clarify their positioning and structure their messaging so their website, offers, and content feel aligned and sustainable…

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Until we connect again for the New Moon, I send you much love and gratitude!

Marcy

In this series for our lovely paid subscriber community, we are building a deeper relationship with our personal Tarot cards of the year by approaching them from different angles each month. (Have you calculated what your personal 2026 Tarot card is yet? Visit this post for how to calculate.)

May’s exploration is all about community and connection, in honor of Gemini Season (which began on May 20). Gemini encourages us to put ourselves out there and be more social, and so it’s a great time to network, meet new friends and just generally expand our social circles.

Below you will find:

• General prompts for your card centered around community and connection, to help you tap into any messages your card holds for you

• A Soul Journal Prompt for your specific personal card(s) to use for your own Soul Journaling Session

The prompts for each card are what came to me intuitively. Please let me know how they land for you and if any interesting insights come up!

General Prompts for Your Card

I invite you to sit down with your card in a quiet and cozy space. Spend some time holding the card and gazing at the imagery. If you have multiple Tarot decks, you could choose to pull your card from a few of them for additional inspiration, or you could look at images from other decks online.

After you’ve spent some time sitting with your card, if it feels right, I’d like you to imagine you are sitting down for a conversation with your card. Use one, a few, or all of the prompts below to guide your conversation. You can sit and meditate or journal on the reponses—whatever feels right.

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The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul and helping you to channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon in Taurus. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the New Moon in Taurus

• A Tarot message for the New Moon

• A Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts specific to the New Moon in Taurus, for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon in Taurus Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Taurus on May 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM PT. There are some interesting alignments with this one, most notably the alignment with the Algol Star, which apparently is known as the “blinking star of the demon” and represents struggles, challenges, and hardships. Sounds a bit stressful, doesn’t it?

Still, this is a New Moon in Taurus, and Taurus brings in themes of beauty, comfort, pleasure, and stability, all of which help us move beyond just the hurt and pain. Algol is also connected to Goddess energy, specifically Goddess Medusa and Hindu Goddess Saraswati, so it brings forth the power of creation and Divine Feminine energy. These all call on us to rise to the occasion.

This New Moon in Taurus invites you to:

• Look for the beauty around and within you, and especially hidden within the hardships and challenges. Life’s most difficult moments are reminders of the strength that exists within. They remind us of our ability to persevere and rise. We are not defined by our struggles but by how we call upon and use our strength to overcome them. So move through the discomfort, face the fears, and tend to the wounds, letting them remind you of how strong you really are. See any scars as beautiful, for they are part of your power.

• Ground, be present, and give yourself permission to experience pleasure. You may want to bring in some of that Divine Feminine energy here, setting intentions to heal what blocks you from experiencing the pleasure you deserve to experience in this lifetime. And also, as mentioned above, start noticing that beauty around and within—this will help you stay present and be more open to pleasure. Start with simple moments, allowing yourself to take in those moments through all five senses.

• Examine your foundations and what makes you feel secure and comfortable. This might be a good time to make intentions around finances, if that is part of your view of security right now. But security can come through many forms, including physical security, emotional security, and mental security. What makes you feel safe and comfortable, and not just bigger picture, but moment to moment? Have you built the foundations for this? Are you investing your money, time, and energy in the right places—in the right routines, mindsets, projects, relationships? If you see you may need to make adjustments, set intentions around those, and build or repair your foundation step by step. There’s no need to rush—remain present in each step!

• Approach challenges and conflict with care and clarity. If you’re moving through something difficult now or need to have some tough conversations, remember to pause and ground before reacting, so you can act and speak with clarity. Taurus encourages us to be strong like the Bull (its symbol) while taking things at reasonable pace.

While this New Moon may ask you to look more closely at wounds or other areas of friction and discomfort, it is still an opportunity for a new beginning and healing. It’s a chance to be present, to look for the beauty, and to know you deserve comfort, security, and pleasure, no matter what you’ve been through in the past. Even if you’ve made mistakes or too many things happened beyond your control that set you back, your inner strength will see you through and bring you to the other side.

And if anything is blocking you from seeing that inner strength and calling upon it, set an intention under this New Moon in Taurus to see that blockage clearly and begin the work to understand and heal it.

I want to know how you’re feeling about this New Moon in Taurus. Are any of these themes standing out in your life right now?

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by , who I recently discovered is now on Substack! Be sure to check out Yasmin’s profile. And finally, I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

Message for the New Moon in Taurus

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Hierophant Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon in Taurus

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar for the New Moon in Taurus:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Hierophant: The Tarot card associated with Taurus, which symbolizes traditions, institutions, and organizations, encouraging us to turn to these when we need some structure—or it can appear when we’re being called to create our own. You can read more about Taurus and the Hierophant here.

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re doing monthly explorations into our personal cards of the year. For Taurus Season, we tapped into what our cards have to say about abundance.)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon in Taurus Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are journal prompts centered on the themes of the New Moon in Taurus. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• What might a current difficulty or challenge be teaching me? How is it showing me my own strength?

• How might I use current difficulties/challenges to help me strengthen my foundation? How can they help me align my foundation more closely to my values?

• Where am I currently seeing beauty around me and within me?

• How would I like to experience pleasure under this New Moon? What will help me open myself to experiencing greater comfort and pleasure in my day-to-day life?

Share with the Circle

While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What intention are you setting?

Leave a comment

Additional Resources for Taurus Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Taurus Season:

Taurus Season is also a wonderful time to explore what abundance means to us and what it would look like for us to live an abundant life. In our paid subscriber community, in honor of Taurus Season, we explored what our personal Tarot cards of the year have to say about abundance. Join us to get a Soul Journaling Prompt specific to your card.

Receive a Personal Card Reading from via Snail Mail

Looking for more personalized, direct guidance? Members of my Founding Tier receive monthly personal card pulls with a corresponding Soul Journaling Prompt. You can receive up to four of these per year via Snail Mail, meaning I send you a physical card, message, prompt, and handwritten note. (The rest of the readings through the year are delivered digitally via email or Substack DM.)

If you love the idea of receiving a special treat in the mail and this is calling to you, upgrade to the Founding Member tier.

Subscribe now

Want to try out receiving a personal card reading via Snail Mail or digitally? If you donate $11 or more through Buy Me a Coffee, I’ll send you a reading as a thank you.

Buy Me a Coffee

Sharing My Story

I recently was invited to do an interview with for her publication, Whispers of Inner Power, on Substack. Responding to her prompts was such an interesting exploration for me to do as I start to make more sense of my path, piecing together exactly how I went from TV News Journalist to Tarot Card Reader and Soul Journaling Guide. If you want to know more about my background or have experienced your own struggles with fitting into traditional jobs and the corporate world, I hope you give it a read!

Whispers of Inner Power

From TV news journalist to Tarot Reader

Helloo, I’m Jessica! I help coaches & wellness practitioners clarify their positioning and structure their messaging so their website, offers, and content feel aligned and sustainable…

Read more

3 months ago · 1 like · 2 comments · Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle 🌸 and Marcy Farrey 🧚‍♀️

Until we connect again for the Full Moon, I send you much love and gratitude!

Marcy

Welcome, lovely Souls! I’m so honored to have you as part of our circle for the Beltane (or Bealtaine) Soul Journaling Service.

A Soul Journaling Service honors nature and the seasonal shifts with a Tarot/Oracle message and a Soul Journaling Session. The journaling session calls on us to go within to channel our Soul’s wisdom.

Below you will find:

• A brief overview of the themes of Beltane

• A three-card Tarot/Oracle card spread for Beltane (you can use these as a card spread or as standalone journaling prompts)

• A collective reading/message using that card spread

• A Soul Journaling Session with one key prompt for the Soul

You can choose to participate in all elements of this Soul Journaling Service for a complete ritual, or just pick one or a couple of elements that you feel pulled toward.

Beltane Themes

Beltane or May Day is a celebration that occurs from April 30-May 1 in the Northern hemisphere and October 31-November 1 in the Southern hemisphere. Marking the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, Beltane is a fire festival that celebrates the growing light and warmth of the sun, ushering in the summer season. Celebrating union and the bringing together of masculine and feminine energy, it encourages us to take action and light our inner fires while also embracing pleasure and creative flow.

Beltane invites you to:

• Explore and pursue your passions. What’s lighting that inner flame within you? Lean into the things you’re passionate it about and pursue what you want without apology!

• Embrace pleasure and joy. Again, we want to focus on what lights that internal fire, and pleasurable activities (of any variety) help you do just that.

• Find your creative flow. Passion, pleasure, and the feminine energy that Beltane celebrates is very much linked to creativity. (It’s not just about the physical side of passion and pleasure, though that can be a part of it.) So go ahead and get creative and play under the light of the sun!

• Connect with the Divine/Spiritual Realm. The veil is thin during Beltane, which makes it a great time to do our spiritual practices and connect with our Spirit Teams. Show them your gratitude and ask for their guidance.

My source for all things Wheel of the Year is the book Understanding the Wheel of the Year by Cassie Uhl.

We also happen to be welcoming the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1st, so we have this energy of powerful release alongside the Beltane energy. Consider what needs to be released in order for you to experience more passion, pleasure, and creative flow. What do you need to let go of so your inner flame can burn brighter than ever?

I’d love to hear how you’re experiencing and working with the energy of Beltane. Are any of these themes showing up for you, and how are they working alongside the energy of the Full Moon?

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The Card Spread

This three-card spread can be used with Tarot and/or Oracle cards, and it can also be used for journaling. You can journal on the prompts and then pull cards, or vice versa. Do whatever feels right to you!

1. Where am I being called to take action this season?

2. What creative pursuits will help me keep my internal fire lit?

3. How can I open myself to experiencing more pleasure and flow this season?

The Message

Using the card spread, I pulled cards for the collective using The Seasons of the Witch Beltane Oracle by Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz, illustrations by Tijana Lukovic. I recommend these seasonal decks for anyone just beginning to learn about the seasonal celebrations and the Wheel of the Year, as they’ll give you a good, basic foundation and overview of the themes. They even bring in some elements you might not have considered just from reading a description of the celebration, which I like. I do, however, wish they dove a bit more into the history in the introduction section of the the guidebooks. But fortunately a lot of the individual card descriptions will give you more context.

Below is an image of the cards. The card set aside on the far left (Honey) popped out as I was shuffling, and so I decided to keep it as part of the message, though it is not in direct response to a question. The two cards in the top row correspond to questions one and two (Cow, Sex magick), and then we received two cards for the final question, which are the two cards in the bottom row (Surrender and Wildcat).

You can settle in and listen to me read the entire message (which I journaled out after pulling the cards), or you can read the highlights below.

Message highlights:

• Take action first on your foundations, ensuring you have everything you need to feel comfortable and safe to begin. This could apply to setting up a physical home or to the foundations of a particular pursuit—creative project, partnership, or relationship.

• Keep your inner first lit by getting into your body, using your body to express your creativity. You’re being invited to be uninhibited and embrace your desires.

• Release the past if you want to experience more pleasure and flow. There’s an old wound lingering that’s keeping you from believing you are worthy of what’s to come. Trust you are who you need to be right now and you are this person because of your experiences.

• Watch for anyone or anything that wants to dull your light and keep you small. They may be threatened by your healing and willingness to be uninhibited. Stand strong in your desire to heal and become the best version of yourself.

• Embrace sweetness and gentleness, especially as you heal. Being hard on yourself won’t teach you a lesson but will instead hold you back. If this is challenging, try focusing on simple, small acts of sweetness or kindness toward yourself and others.

The overall message is to focus on sweetness, kindness, and creating comfort and stability for yourself, and then everything else will fall into place. That inner fire and passion will feel safe to burn bright, and you’ll be able to act and move forward without hesitation. Enjoy the abundance, flow, and magic this brings to your life.

Beltane Soul Journaling Session

Set your space with whatever you’d like to make this a sacred and soothing practice. This could include lighting a candle, setting out crystals, burning herbs, diffusing essential oils, or having a special beverage ready to go.

In the audio file below is a meditation followed by the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a prayer/activation and a direct prompt for the Soul. After I read the prompt, I give you ten minutes to journal with the music playing in the background.

I’ve also included a written version of the prayer/activation, in case you prefer to do this on your own or want to follow along as you listen.

After taking a couple deep breaths to settle, follow the visualization below, and say silently to yourself or aloud the statements in italics.

Get Grounded

Imagine there are roots growing from beneath you. These roots travel deep down, connecting you to the center of the Earth. Perhaps there is a glowing ball of light or even a crystal at the center of the Earth that you are connecting to.

Connect to the Universe/Divine

Imagine now that there is a beautiful rose gold light flowing down like a waterfall from the sky/the Universe above you.

Connect to Your Higher Self, Intuition, and Soul

Focus on the light now as it illuminates the crown of your head. This beautiful, warm light activates your inner wisdom, connecting you to your Higher Self.

The light then travels to your third eye. Your intuition is activated.

The light settles in your heart space. Here, you feel and connect to your soul.

Connect to Your Higher Self, Intuition, and Soul

Focus on the light now as it illuminates the crown of your head. This beautiful, warm light activates your inner wisdom, connecting you to your Higher Self.

The light then travels to your third eye. Your intuition is activated.

The light settles in your heart space. Here, you feel and connect to your soul.

The light continues to flow. It moves down your whole body, washing away and releasing anything you do not need to bring with you into this practice.

Focus again on that light within your heart, and take a deep breath in.

Exhale, sigh it out, letting that light shine outward, opening communication with your soul.

Perhaps you even see this light reach your hands as you prepare to write, the wisdom it carries ready to flow through you and your writing.

When you are ready, gently return to your space, blink your eyes a couple times, and then gather your journaling materials.

Your Soul Prompt

If you’d like more resources for Beltane, check out the Soul Journaling Sessions archive, where you’ll find more prompts and messages for the season.

I hope this offering helps you celebrate and tap into the energy of Beltane!

With much love and gratitude,

Marcy

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Welcome to our Soul Journaling Circle honoring the Full Moon in Scorpio! Thank you so much for being here.

My Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom. Feel free to partake in all or just parts of the ritual. If all you do is read this post, that’s more than enough! Do whatever you have the energy for.

Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of the Full Moon in Scorpio

• A message for the Full Moon from the Tarot

• A Soul Journaling Session that includes a visualization and activation, followed by a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts that speak specifically to the themes of the Full Moon in Scorpio

Full Moon in Scorpio Themes

The Full Moon in Scorpio arrives on May 1st at 10:23 AM PT. This Full Moon aligns with Beltane (May Day) and is the first of two Full Moons this month, so this kicks off a powerful time for release of anything that dims our inner fire.

You can look forward to some emotional intensity with this Full Moon, which shouldn’t surprise you if you know a lot about the Scorpio sign or personally know some Scorpios (I’m married to one)! Don’t be afraid though—sometimes this intensity can reveal certain truths to us that we wouldn’t have otherwise confronted.

The Full Moon in Scorpio invites you to:

• Feel the more difficult, trapped emotions. These are feelings we’ve kept hidden or have been tip-toeing around for some time now. This confrontation could feel intense or overwhelming, and your emotions might be running the show for a bit. But avoiding them any longer won’t help. Trust that moving through these once and for all is necessary and ultimately the best thing for your own personal growth. With the planetary alignments under this Full Moon, this exploration holds the possibility for positive transformation and some much needed healing. (And in particular, this could come in the area of finances or relationships.)

• Dive into shadow work. In addition to addressing some of those trapped emotions, look at the parts of yourself or your life that you feel embarrassment, shame, or guilt around. These might be things you consider a weakness of yours or they might be related to a past wound that you’ve created a whole story around. Show some love to these parts of yourself, as this will allow you to create your own new beginning.

• Focus on release and forgiveness. This could be some heavy stuff coming up, but again, it’s not about getting trapped in these emotions, being ashamed of them, or hanging onto anger for anyone who has hurt us. It’s time to release and forgive so you can close out those old chapters, ensuring that there’s room for powerful transformation occur.

• Nurture and nourish yourself. The combo of Taurus and Scorpio reminds us to care for our minds, bodies, and souls, so look for ways to nurture yourself under this Full Moon—and beyond. Be intentional about what you take in/consume and the energy you’re putting out.

Scorpio is linked to death and rebirth, so consider how this Full Moon could be part of a death and rebirth cycle for you. It might uncomfortable to confront, and it might be hard to release anything you’ve been hanging onto a long time, but this is part of the regeneration process. Endings lead to new beginnings, as something else grows in the empty space left behind. So embrace this Full Moon for what it is, and you might be surprised by what you learn or grow through.

Are you feeling the intensity of this Full Moon? Or perhaps something different? Share your reflections with us in the comments—and know that there is no right or wrong way to experience this Full Moon.

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(While I love Astrology and study it often, I am not personally an Astrologer. I look to experts in the field for all the juicy details! I bring you the highlights that I intuitively feel we need to know alongside my interpretations of them. My sources are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

Full Moon in Scorpio Tarot Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Tarot cards influencing this Full Moon: the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, the Hierophant, and Death Tarot cards.

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the Full Moon in Scorpio

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, set up some essential oils to diffuse, bring out your favorite crystals, and/or display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this Full Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck if you want extra insight. Of course, none of this is required, but is simply a nice bonus!

If you choose to bring out your Tarot cards, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this full moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that ebb and flow, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. (Read more about the Wheel of Fortune and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Magician: The secondary card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. (Read more about the Magician and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Hierophant: The Tarot card associated with Taurus (the current astrological season), which symbolizes traditions, institutions, and organizations, encouraging us to turn to these when we need some structure—or it can appear when we’re being called to create our own. You can read more about Taurus and the Hierophant here.

• Death: The card associated with Scorpio, which reminds us that endings are part of the process and are necessary for transformation. Death is an opportunity to be reborn. You can read more about Scorpio and the Death card here.

• Your personal Tarot card(s) of the year. If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. In the paid subscriber community, we’re exploring our personal cards with monthly practices. This month, in honor of Taurus Season, we’re discovering what our personal cards have to tell us about abundance—the blocks we might have to it and how we can open ourselves to receiving it.

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the meditation/activation and Soul Journaling Prompt for the Full Moon. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use every Full Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

Full Moon Question for the Soul

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon in Scorpio

If you have more time and want to dive specifically into the themes of the Full Moon in Scorpio, try out the journal prompts below. To continue with the meditative journaling experience, listen to the sound healing track while you journal.

• Who do I need to forgive?

• Where am I in need of my own forgiveness?

• What wound(s) am I healing with this forgiveness, and how might this be a catalyst for my own rebirth or fresh start?

• What shadow parts of myself need my love and care the most right now?

• How can I best nurture myself as I work through any difficult, intense, or overwhelming emotions?

Share with the Circle

If you are feeling called to share, this Moon Circle is a wonderful place to voice what you’re thinking about or intend to release. Let’s make this a place where we can lift and support one another, while also boldly declaring to the Universe what we’re ready to let go of.

If you feel called, I invite you to head into the comments and complete this sentence:

“This Full Moon, I release . . . “

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In this series for our lovely paid subscriber community, we are building a deeper relationship with our personal Tarot cards of the year by approaching them from different angles each month. (Have you calculated what your personal 2026 Tarot card is yet? Visit this post for how to calculate.)

April’s exploration is centered on abundance! The theme came to me without even realizing how perfectly it aligns with Taurus Season, which we’re currently in. Taurus encourages us to enjoy comfort and luxury and to indulge in the simple pleasures of life. It can help us see where we are already abundant and fulfilled, as well as where we’re open to receiving more.

Below you will find:

• General prompts for your card centered around abundance, to help you tap into any messages it holds for you

• A Soul Journal Prompt for your specific personal card(s) to use for your own Soul Journaling Session

The prompts for each card are what came to me intuitively. Please let me know how they land for you and if any interesting insights come up!

General Prompts for Your Card

I invite you to sit down with your card in a quiet and cozy space. Spend some time holding the card and gazing at the imagery. If you have multiple Tarot decks, you could choose to pull your card from a few of them for additional inspiration, or you could look at images from other decks online.

After you’ve spent some time sitting with your card, if it feels right, I’d like you to imagine you are sitting down for a conversation with your card. Use one, a few, or all of the prompts below to guide your conversation. You can sit and meditate or journal on the reponses—whatever feels right.

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The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul and helping you to channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon in Aries. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of this New Moon

• A Tarot message for the New Moon

• A Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon in Aries Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Aries on April 17 at 4:51 AM PT. This is the first New Moon of the astrological year and hence the first in a cycle of 12 New Moons, so if you haven’t felt any of those “New Year” vibes yet (with the start of the calendar year or with the Spring Equinox/start of Aries Season), you may very well get those new beginning butterflies with this New Moon. It’s a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start and to commit to big changes you’ve been wanting to make.

This New Moon in Aries invites you to:

• Be confident, decisive, and ambitious with your intentions. There’s no time like the present to be clear with yourself, others, and the Universe about what you really want (even if it seems too bold). Aries is a fire sign that takes charge, and it is linked to the Emperor Tarot card, so it encourages you to the lead of your own life. That means making bold decisions and having important conversations. With this comes responsibility, so even as you ride this fiery momentum, you’re also being invited to be a strategic leader who understands the value of building a firm foundation upon which you can grow steadily and confidently. So, in other words, resist the urge to rush it. You can start simple and small and still be making a significant shift.

• Be honest about where you’ve been hiding or downplaying yourself and the unique magic/gifts you bring. We all have old wounds and insecurities that cause us to hold back in certain situations or environments, but this Aries New Moon supports you in moving beyond these so you can show up as your whole self. You have a unique voice and gifts that are valuable and that need to be shared. Own who you are and what you desire, and trust that doing this is not just for your own satisfaction, but for the betterment of everyone around you.

• Confront any feelings around being seen as “selfish.” Aries can often be considered a “me, me, me” sign, and sure, when this energy gets out of hand and is unchecked, that can happen (and the Full Moon in Libra earlier this month likely helped tame that energy). But in the case of this New Moon, this is about respecting all of who you are and understanding that going after what you want is not selfish. See yourself as worthy of all you have and all you wish to create or cultivate. And give yourself the love and appreciation you deserve!

• Find ways to express your fullest self. Maybe it feels overwhelming to suddenly share all of yourself out in the world, and that’s completely fair! This doesn’t have to be a giant leap made in a day (unless you want it to be). There are so many ways to express yourself. Move your body. Make or create something (write, draw, build, etc). This will help you work better with this fiery energy if it feels too overwhelming right now.

Allow this New Moon to open up a new world of possibilities for you. You’re clearing the way and setting the foundation to build the future you really want to live in. And, as I often hear spiritual guides and leaders say, acting now as if you are already that future version of yourself who has all you desire will help give you the confidence needed to move forward.

If this feels like a lot at once, I want to say again that the intention you set doesn’t have to be a giant leap. It can be one small but important step that leads you to a significant shift. I’ll give a personal example: I have been struggling a lot lately with nervous system regulation and my capacity to manage stress. It keeps coming up for me especially in motherhood, but also in my anxieties over finances. Any time I explore how to ease the struggles I’m having in these areas, I’m always directed to work on nervous system regulation. And you know what one thing I definitely haven’t been making time for, despite purchasing courses and meditations on the topic? Nervous system regulation. So with this New Moon, my intention is simply to commit to the practices that will help me work through this. I have to give myself the permission to make this a priority once and for all.

If you’re feeling unclear about your intentions for this New Moon or unclear on what new beginning you might want to embark upon, I invite you to explore the possibilities through the lens of your personal Tarot card of the year. I am taking my paid subscribers through monthly practices and prompts to help them examine various areas of their lives through the lens of their personal Tarot cards, and in March, we focused on spring growth—what is ready to grow and how we might approach it. Coming later this month will be a deeper dive into abundance. So if you’re looking for a new way to call forth your Soul’s wisdom, I invite you to join us in these explorations for $5/month.

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I want to know how you’re feeling about this New Moon and if there is an intention you know you need to set (and maybe have been avoiding, like in my case).

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

The Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Emperor Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon in Aries

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this New Moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Emperor: The Tarot card associated with Aries, which encourages us to step into leadership, make solid plans, and take action with confidence. You can read more about Aries & The Emperor here.

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re doing monthly explorations into our personal cards of the year. This month will be focused on what our cards have to tell us about abundance.)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon in Aries Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are prompts specifically speaking to the themes of this New Moon. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• Where am I waiting for permission to take action? And/or, what do I keep telling myself I’m not ready for or don’t have the time for?

• How might worries over being seen as “selfish” be holding me back from going after what I want?

• How would showing up as my full self benefit me and those around me?

• What is one bold step I could take or commitment I could make to help me show up as my fullest self and build the life I really want?

Share with the Circle

While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What intention are you setting?

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Additional Resources for Aries Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Aries Season.

In Our Paid Subscriber Community

As I mentioned, I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to explore our personal Tarot cards of the year. With monthly practices/prompts, we’ll be opening ourselves to the knowledge these cards have to share with us in various areas of our lives.

For February’s practice, we focused on what our cards wanted us to know about creativity and inspiration. For March’s practice, we dove into how our personal cards can help us embrace new beginnings and tend to our seeds for the Spring. And coming soon for April, we’ll be diving into abundance.

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Welcome to our Soul Journaling Circle honoring the Full Moon in Libra! Thank you so much for being here.

My Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom. Feel free to partake in all or just parts of the ritual. If all you do is read this post, that’s more than enough. Do whatever you have the energy for.

Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of this Full Moon

• A message for the Full Moon from the Tarot

• A Soul Journaling Session that includes a visualization and activation, followed by a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts that speak to the themes of this Full Moon

Full Moon in Libra Themes

This Full Moon arrives on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:12 PM PT. This first Full Moon of the astrological new year can be powerful for releasing what’s standing in the way of taking action on your dreams—and specifically anything that is preventing you from maintaining the balance and harmony you need to follow through on your plans.

With Libra, you could find your attention is pulled more toward relationships. This could be romantic relationships, but also relationships with family, friends, colleagues, clients, partners, communities, and the collective in general. All of it is up for review and examination.

This Full Moon in Libra invites you to:

• Do the deeper (and perhaps uncomfortable) work in your closest relationships. You may find that issues lingering beneath the surface are ready to be addressed so all can move forward. Whatever the issue is, big or small, be prepared to voice your concerns and listen to the other side. If you find something truly isn’t working out, be honest with yourself about needing to step away—then actually take the steps to do it, even if it is baby steps.

• Examine your own role within relationships and look for opportunities to regain balance. There are times within all relationships when one person needs more assistance or support than the other, and that’s normal. This is more about looking for greater trends—for where you tend to give more than you receive, and where you receive more than you give back. Maybe you lean too far into people pleasing at the expense of speaking your truth or being your full self. Or maybe you’re putting yourself first too much in some relationships. Are you listening as much as you’re talking? Are you being as open and vulnerable with someone as they are with you? Look for where things feel a little off, and ask yourself what you can do to tip the scales back into balance.

• Look for opportunities to strengthen bonds and grow together. While we are currently in Aries Season, and Aries tends to be more focused on Self, Libra is much more about relationships, partnerships, and collaboration. So do your best to consider your impact on others as you begin to take action during this fiery Aries season. And if any conflict or tension is present with people you care deeply about, see it as an opportunity to practice speaking your truth while finding a healthy compromise, working toward a resolution where all feel heard and supported. This will help you build even stronger relationships.

With this push and pull between self and others, between what you want and what the others need, it’s natural to feel some confusion or tension within yourself. You may question how you can fully honor yourself while also honoring someone else’s needs.

I can’t help but think of this from the perspective of a writer or creator, and I know many of you here are also creatives, so I will share this with you. There’s always that push and pull between creating what we want to create and then giving our communities or readers what they actually want or need. There are so many people who argue passionately and loudly for both sides of this, screaming, “Create what you want to create!” or “Focus on solving a specific problem for your people!”

This Full Moon reminds us that the answer is to seek a better balance between self and other, so they can live in harmony. And what exactly that looks like will be different for everyone. If you tend to lean more one way than another, consider this an opportunity to try a new approach. But the greater message is that your creative self can actually live in harmony with the needs of others.

Are you feeling any of these themes coming up for you under this Full Moon? Or perhaps something different? Share your reflections with us in the comments.

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(While I love Astrology and study it often, I am not personally an Astrologer. I look to experts in the field for all the juicy details! I bring you the highlights that I intuitively feel we need to know alongside my interpretations of them. My sources are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

The Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Tarot cards influencing this Full Moon: the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, the Emperor, and the Justice Tarot cards.

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for this Full Moon

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, set up some essential oils to diffuse, bring out your favorite crystals, and/or display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this Full Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck if you want extra insight. Of course, none of this is required, but is simply a nice bonus!

If you choose to bring out your Tarot cards, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this full moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that ebb and flow, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. (Read more about the Wheel of Fortune and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Magician: The secondary card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. (Read more about the Magician and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Emperor: The Tarot card associated with Aries, the current Astrological season, which reminds us of the qualities of a strong, secure leader. I did a deep dive into Aries and the Emperor, which you can read here.

• Justice: The Tarot card associated with Libra, which reminds us of the importance of balance, equality, and order within our own lives and the world around us. I dive more into Libra & the Justice card here.

• Your personal Tarot card(s) of the year. If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. In the paid subscriber community, we’re exploring our personal cards with monthly practices. For March, we focused on our personal cards and spring growth. For April, we’ll focus on what our cards have to say about abundance.

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the meditation/activation and Soul Journaling Prompt for the Full Moon. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use every Full Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

Full Moon Question for the Soul

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon in Libra

If you have more time and want to dive specifically into the themes of this Full Moon, try out the journal prompts below. To continue with the meditative journaling experience, listen to the sound healing track while you journal.

• As I look at my dreams for myself for the coming year, where might I need to factor in or consider the needs/wants of others?

• Where in my life do I feel harmony and balance needs to be restored? What would I need to release or let go of to do this?

• Where do I feel there is an imbalance within my relationships, and how can I begin to tend to this?

• Which relationship could use my attention most right now, whether that is to address an issue and/or strengthen our connection?

Share with the Circle

If you are feeling called to share, this Moon Circle is a wonderful place to voice what you’re thinking about or intend to release. Let’s make this a place where we can lift and support one another, while also boldly declaring to the Universe what we’re ready to let go of.

If you feel called, I invite you to head into the comments and complete this sentence:

“This Full Moon, I release . . . “

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Did you enjoy this ritual and want more like it? It would mean so much to me if you liked, commented, or shared this post.

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In Our Paid Subscriber Community

I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to more deeply explore our personal Tarot cards of the year with a monthly practice.

For March, we explored how our cards can help us spring into a new season:

And this month, we’ll explore how our cards relate to appreciating and creating more abundance in our lives.

Want to support Soul Journaling Sessions without committing to a subscription? You can contribute a one-time donation via Buy Me a Coffee.

I recently announced that I am pregnant with my third baby, so if you feel called, you can donate a small amount toward the purchase of a book for baby—you can even suggest your favorite book for kids in your note on the donation. I’ll share everyone’s recommendations in a future post!

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In this new series for our lovely paid subscriber community, we are building a deeper relationship with our personal Tarot cards of the year by connecting with them each month. (Have you calculated what your personal 2026 Tarot card is yet? Visit this post for how to calculate.)

For March, we’re honoring Spring and the start of a new Astrological year by exploring what messages our personal cards have for us around planting, nurturing, and growing any seeds we plant.

Below you will find:

• General prompts for your card centered around the themes of this season (growth, playfulness, beauty), to help you tap into any messages it holds for you

• A Soul Journal Prompt for your specific personal card(s) to use for your own Soul Journaling Session

The prompts for each card are what came to me intuitively, and they are meant to help you tap into what you might grow this season and how you can best nurture and tend to your seeds.

Please let me know if you try any part of this practice and what insights come through! I’d love to hear what you’re working on or working through.

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Welcome, lovely Souls! I’m so honored to have you as part of our circle for the Ostara (or Spring Equinox) Soul Journaling Service.

A Soul Journaling Service honors nature and the seasonal shifts with a Tarot/Oracle message and a Soul Journaling Session. The journaling session calls on us to go within to channel our Soul’s wisdom.

Below you will find:

• A brief overview of the themes of Ostara

• A three-card Tarot/Oracle card spread for Ostara (you can use these as a card spread or as standalone journaling prompts)

• A collective reading/message using that card spread

• A Soul Journaling Session with one key prompt for the Soul

You can choose to participate in all elements of this Soul Journaling Service for a complete ritual, or just pick one or a couple of elements that you feel pulled toward.

Ostara & Spring Equinox Themes

Ostara, or the Spring Equinox, occurs March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere (September 20 in the Southern Hemisphere). It’s a day of equal daylight and darkness.

The Spring Equinox also marks the start of a new Astrological year with Aries Season. It’s overall themes include new beginnings, reawakenings, growth, and fertility.

Ostara invites us to:

• Look for the beauty all around you and within you. As everything springs to life and begins to bloom around you, simply be present and soak in the beauty of growth. Consider any forgotten or typically unnoticed aspects of beauty, especially within you, that deserve recognition.

• Celebrate and be playful. With everything reawakening around you, celebrate how amazing it is to be on this Earth. Celebrate all you’ve accomplished and completed to be where you are right now. And use this as an opportunity to get out in the sunshine and play. You’ve earned it!

• Begin something new. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to try, pursue, build, or create, embrace the momentum of this season and get started! Let the beauty and growth around you inspire you to take action.

And if you like to work with Goddess energy or are interested in building that connection, now is a good time to connect with the Goddess Ostara, goddess of fertility.

My source for all things Wheel of the Year is the book Understanding the Wheel of the Year by Cassie Uhl.

I’d love to hear how you’re experiencing and working with the energy of the Spring Equinox. How are these themes showing up for you?

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The Card Spread

This three-card spread can be used with Tarot and/or Oracle cards, and it can also be used for journaling. You can journal on the prompts and then pull cards, or vice versa. Do whatever feels right to you!

What am I being called to pursue and grow this season?

Where can I embrace joy and welcome more playfulness?

What beauty will this season bring me?

The Message

Using the card spread, I pulled cards for the collective using The Seasons of the Witch Ostara Oracle by Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz, illustrations by Tijana Lukovic. I recommend these seasonal decks for anyone just beginning to learn about the seasonal celebrations and the Wheel of the Year, as they’ll give you a good, basic foundation and overview of the themes. They even bring in some elements you might not have considered just from reading a description of the celebration, which I like. I do, however, wish they dove a bit more into the history in introduction section of the the guidebooks. But a lot of the individual card descriptions will give you more context.

Below is an image of the cards. The card at the top popped out as I was shuffling and so I decided to keep it as part of the message, though it is not in direct response to a question. The cards we received for each question are in order in the second row.

You can settle in and listen to me read the entire message (which I journaled out after pulling the cards), or you can read the highlights below.

Message highlights:

• This season is less about bringing one contained project or goal to fruition, but more about building what will be the foundation for your greater vision, dreams, or legacy.

• Take your time building this foundation, creating an ecosystem in which you can thrive as you build. Be patient and diligent, seeing all steps (even the mundane ones) as sacred. Surround yourself with the right support.

• Play with both feminine and masculine energies, finding your own balance. You can find a path to joy in working with both.

• This season will deepen your connection to your Soul, helping you build a true sanctuary within that you can turn to again and again without needing an external spark.

• Approach yourself, others, and your dreams or goals with gentleness and care. There is no need to rush. Simply trust in the timing, being open and vulnerable with others as you grow through this season.

The Ostara Soul Journaling Session

Set your space with whatever you’d like to make this a sacred and soothing practice. This could include lighting a candle, setting out crystals, burning herbs, diffusing essential oils, or having a special beverage ready to go.

In the audio file below is an activation/prayer followed by the Soul Journaling Prompt. I give you ten minutes after the question, with music playing in the background, to journal or meditate.

The Activation

The prayer/activation that I use is written out below, along with the Soul Journal Prompt, in case you wish to do this on your own without the audio track.

Open your journal and directly ask your Soul for guidance. Receive the message in whatever forms it comes in—a vision or images, words, sounds, scents, feelings, a general sense of knowing. Allow the writing to flow freely or, if writing doesn’t feel right in the moment, simply sit and listen.

I hope this offering helps you celebrate and tap into the energy of Ostara!

With much love and gratitude,

Marcy

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources for Spring and Aries Season from the Soul Journaling Sessions archive, including last year’s Soul Journaling Service for the Spring Equinox.

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The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul and helping you to channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon in Pisces. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of this New Moon

• A Tarot message for the New Moon

• A Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon in Pisces Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Pisces on March 18 at 6:23 PM PT. This is the final New Moon of the Astrological year, so it can feel even more charged than your typical New Moon. Take a deep breath and dive into whatever themes speak to you.

This New Moon in Pisces invites you to:

• Reflect and release. With Pisces being the final sign of the Zodiac Wheel, you may feel a pull to look back on the last year. Rather than feeling pressure to make resolutions like you might for a new calendar year, this is more about understanding what is/isn’t working or feeling good and then getting clear on how you want to feel going forward. It’s time to integrate the lessons and let go of anything you don’t wish to take or repeat in the next cycle. You may want to set some intentions, but there’s no need to jump and take action on big goals. Let yourself rest, reflect, and dream.

• Be compassionate and forgiving as you reflect. Life gives us all ups and downs to navigate, and even though we might try, we can’t control everything or always get the outcome we want. Sometimes you have to surrender and trust the Universe. Accept what this cycle brought to you and accept all of who you are—a divine spiritual being who is also human (and hence always growing and healing).

• Use your imagination. This New Moon is often associated with manifesting, but not all of us relate to that word. I want to focus more on imagination as a way to work with this energy, since Pisces encourages us to embrace intuition and imagination. This is a lovely time to imagine what your life could look like if you pursued and received all you desire. What would you do, what would you create, how would you feel, who would you connect with? Paint a picture of what you want to experience and create in this lifetime. In short, it’s time to dream! And hold this dream as precious as you move into a new Astrological year.

• Trust your intuition and connect to the spiritual world. Pisces really encourages us to lean into our spiritual gifts and prioritize our spiritual lives/growth. Look for signs from the Universe or your Spirit Team, and engage in the practices that help you connect to the Spirit World. You may even want to pay closer attention to the dreams you have at night and see what they might be telling you about what needs healing and what you truly want in this next cycle.

• Look for ways to connect imagination and dreams with reality. With the placement of Saturn and Neptune at the time of this New Moon, some also see this as a good time to bring some structure to your dreams and to the beautiful things you can imagine. Again, there’s no need to turn on the pressure and take quick action, but you may find it easier to create a plan around how you want to bring these dreams to life in the next cycle.

As a Pisces, I might be a bit biased, but I think the energy around this New Moon holds so much beauty and potential. The biggest thing I will be focusing on, and what I want to encourage you to embrace (especially if it feels out of your comfort zone) is imagination! Imagination is playful but also powerful, so consider this: What if everything you imagined you could create? Maybe it’s not instant, but by holding that vision steadily, building in that imaginative world over time, what might happen?

And remember: We can imagine and paint our dream lives, or we can stay stuck in fear or worry and imagine nightmares. Choose to focus on the dreams and send love to any fear or worry, being open to understanding and healing.

I want to know what you’re feeling about this New Moon! Are any of these themes popping up, or is there something else entirely calling for your attention?

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

The Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Moon Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon in Pisces

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this New Moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Moon: The Tarot card associated with Pisces, which reminds us of the importance of deep, honest reflection so we can see ourselves clearly. It also encourages us to connect to our intuition. (Read more about Pisces and the Moon card here.)

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re working together to better understand our personal card with monthly explorations. This month, we’ll be looking at how it can help us create a new beginning and tend to our seeds this Spring.)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

NEW: I have added a long version of the session below. Instead of three minutes to journal/meditatie, in the long version, you receive ten minutes, with the music playing in the background. Choose whichever you have time for!

Short Session

Long Session

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon in Pisces Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are prompts specifically speaking to the themes of this New Moon. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• What do I not wish to carry with me into the new Astrological year, and what intention might I set for releasing this under the New Moon?

• Looking back on the last year, where do I need to show myself forgiveness and/or compassion?

• How am I feeling about my Spiritual life and practices right now? What practices would I like to start or return to as I connect under this New Moon?

• What would help me embrace and tap into my intuition and imagination more?

• What’s the best version of my life I could imagine right now? How can I keep a strong, regular connection to this vision?

Share with the Circle

While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What intention are you setting?

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Additional Resources for Pisces Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Pisces Season.

In Our Paid Subscriber Community

I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to explore our personal Tarot cards of the year on a monthly basis. Often, we don’t think too much about our cards other than at the beginning and the end of the year, but I wanted to change that!

For February’s practice, we dove into how our personal cards could impact creativity and inspiration for us. And this month, I’ll be sharing how it can help us embrace new beginnings and tend to our seeds for the Spring. (This post is coming soon.)

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Marcy

Welcome to our Soul Journaling Circle honoring the Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo! Thank you so much for being here.

My Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul so you can channel its wisdom. Feel free to partake in all or just parts of the ritual. If all you do is read this post, that’s more than enough. Do whatever you have the energy for.

Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of this Full Moon

• A message for the Full Moon from the Tarot

• A Soul Journaling Session that includes a visualization and activation, followed by a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts that speak to the themes of this Full Moon Eclipse

Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo Themes

This Full Moon Eclipse arrives on Tuesday, March 3 at 3:37 AM PT. This is the final of a series of three Blood Full Moon Eclipses that started in March 2025. Blood Full Moon Eclipses are powerful catalysts for release and transformation. They are capable of bringing swift, significant endings or shifts. There’s a lot to explore here, so look at the list of themes below and focus on what speaks to you.

This Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo invites you to:

• Let go and clear the clutter. It’s time to loosen your grip on what doesn’t serve you, even if it is something you are used to or maybe even like (it’s not always something we can identify as specifically “bad" for us, it is just no longer the best fit). It might not be easy to let go, but clarity will come, and you’ll see why it was all ultimately for the best. You could be releasing old mindsets/beliefs, stories, habits, relationships, situations, or even physical things. Maybe it is some combo of these. View it as a little spring cleaning—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

• Examine your relationship with perfectionism and where it might be holding you back. Virgo is a very detailed-oriented sign, and sometimes that attention and care for detail can turn into perfectionism. Assess if you need to release any beliefs or habits that drive perfectionistic tendencies.

• Pay attention to the details. This isn’t about being so obsessed with the details that it veers into perfectionism, as with the point above, but it’s about showing great care for what you’re creating in this life. During Pisces Season (our current Astrological season), it might seem like details and planning are at odds with the flow of dreams and intuition, but I think they’re the perfect combo. Try paying more attention to the details of your dreams (and by this I mean any dream you’re working toward OR the dreams you have while sleeping). And when it comes to building the life you dream of, consider how can you be more detailed in your approach, giving some structure to help yourself create with greater ease.

• Simplify. This relates to the points above, but I want to call it out specifically. Virgo energy helps us clear the clutter and get back to what really matters, while Pisces helps us tap into our intuition and dreams. Let these two together help you clear the clutter that currently exists on the path to making your dreams happen. And another interesting thing to explore is what’s cluttering your dreams at night. These could offer clues to what is subconsciously in your way.

• Improve your overall health and well-being. As an Earth sign, Virgo reminds us to ground and reconnect to our bodies. This means you may want to slow things down a bit and look for ways to better care for yourself on all levels (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually).

• Reopen, revisit, or restart. This Full Moon Eclipse happens to fall during a Mercury Retrograde, and Virgo is ruled by Mercury. You might find you want to revisit something or start over again. There could be some confusion around next steps or miscommunications. Be patient and sit with whatever you’re working through. Try not to be quick to react and instead let things play out, then be methodical in your response.

There’s a lot to explore with this eclipse and the themes that Pisces and Virgo bring forth, but I think the best thing we can all do is to simply be present and observant. What are you feeling? What details are you noticing? What feels unnecessary to your next phase? What is in your way or slowing you down on your path to your dreams?

Take deep breaths and clear your clutter. View anything that happens beyond your control as helping you do this even more effectively (even if you can’t see how it relates right now).

Are you feeling any of these themes coming up for you under this Full Moon Eclipse? Or perhaps something totally different? Share your reflections with us in the comments.

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(While I love Astrology and study it often, I am not personally an Astrologer. I look to experts in the field for all the juicy details! I bring you the highlights that I intuitively feel we need to know alongside my interpretations of them. My sources are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

The Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Tarot cards influencing this Full Moon: the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, the Moon, and the Hermit Tarot cards.

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for this Full Moon

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, set up some essential oils to diffuse, bring out your favorite crystals, and/or display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this Full Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck if you want extra insight. Of course, none of this is required, but is simply a nice bonus!

If you choose to bring out your Tarot cards, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this full moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that ebb and flow, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. (Read more about the Wheel of Fortune and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Magician: The secondary card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. (Read more about the Magician and the cards of 2026 here.)

• The Moon: The Tarot card associated with Pisces, which reminds us of the importance of deep, honest reflection so we can see ourselves clearly. (Read more about Pisces and the Moon card here.)

• The Hermit: The Tarot card associated with Virgo, which reminds us of the importance of going within and letting our inner wisdom guide us. Often that inner wisdom is more valuable than any external advice could be. (Read more about Virgo and the Hermit card here.)

• Your personal Tarot card(s) of the year. If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here.

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the meditation/activation and Soul Journaling Prompt for the Full Moon. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use every Full Moon. The recording of me leading you through this is below, as well as a written out version for you to follow along with.

If you have time for a longer ritual, at the end of this post are journal prompts centered specifically on the themes of this Virgo Full Moon Eclipse.

Full Moon Soul Journaling Session

After taking a couple deep breaths to settle, follow the visualization below, and say silently to yourself or aloud the statements in italics.

Ground yourself.

Imagine there are roots growing from beneath you, traveling deep down and connecting you to the center of the Earth.

Connect to the Universe/Divine

Imagine now that there is a beautiful rose gold light flowing down like a waterfall from the sky/clouds/Universe (choose what resonates) above you. Perhaps the light is coming directly from the Moon. Choose the source that is speaking to you most today.

The light illuminates the crown of your head, activating your inner wisdom and connecting you to your Higher Self.

The light then travels to your third eye, activating your intuition.

The light settles in your heart space, connecting you to your soul.

Watch the light continue flowing down your whole body, washing away and releasing anything you do not need to bring with you into this practice.

Focus again on that light within your heart, and take a deep breath in.

Exhale, sigh it out, letting that light shine outward, opening communication with your soul.

Perhaps you even see this light reach your hands as you prepare to write, the wisdom it carries ready to flow through you and your writing.

When you are ready, gently return to your space, blink your eyes a couple times, and then gather your journaling materials.

Full Moon Question for the Soul

Sit, listen, and feel into a response for however long you need to. Write down whatever comes up in whatever form it comes in. Perhaps you just write words or even sketch something you see.

If you want extra support or additional insight, pull a Tarot or Oracle card and use this as a jumping off point. Do whatever feels right in the moment.

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo

If you have more time and want to dive specifically into the themes of this Full Moon, try out the journal prompts below. To continue with the meditative journaling experience, listen to the sound healing track while you journal.

• What mental, emotional, or physical clutter is blocking me from fully enjoying my life and going after my dreams? What steps can I take to begin to clear this clutter?

• What fears am I hiding or which parts of myself am I protecting with perfectionism?

• Without veering into perfectionism, how can I be more detailed and methodical with what my intuition nudges me to create? How can attention to detail and my intuition together become a powerful force for creation?

• How can I be more compassionate and take better care of myself (mind, body, and spirit) as I go through this period of release, endings, and clutter-clearing?

Share with the Circle

If you are feeling called to share, this Moon Circle is a wonderful place to voice what you’re thinking about or intend to release. Let’s make this a place where we can lift and support one another, while also boldly declaring to the Universe what we’re ready to let go of.

If you feel called, I invite you to head into the comments and complete this sentence:

“This Full Moon, I release . . . “

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I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to explore our personal Tarot cards of the year on a monthly basis.

For February’s practice, we dove into how our personal cards impact creativity and inspiration. I offered my intuitive reading for each personal card (Major Arcana 0-22) with card-specific prompts.

This month, our practice will focus on how our personal cards of the year can help us navigate the Spring season and spark personal growth.

Want to support Soul Journaling Sessions without committing to a subscription? You can contribute a one-time donation via Buy Me a Coffee—though in my case, with two little ones, it’s a contribution to the Diaper Fund!

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The Journaling with the Moon series and these Soul Journaling Rituals are designed to bring you into deep self-reflection, connecting you with your Soul and helping you to channel its wisdom.

Welcome, lovely Souls! Thank you for joining our Soul Journaling Circle for the New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius. Have a seat and get cozy. Below you will find:

• A summary of the big themes of this New Moon

• A Tarot message for the New Moon

• A special Soul Journaling Ritual that includes a direct question for the Soul

• Additional journal prompts for those of you who would like to dive deeper

You can choose to do as much of this ritual as you would like. If all you do is read this post—or even a part of this post—that’s enough! Resist any pressure for your ritual to look a certain way.

New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius Themes

We welcome the New Moon in Aquarius on February 17 at 4:01 AM PT. Because this is also a New Moon Eclipse, it is extra powerful. The eclipse factor means bigger life changes and shifts are possible. You can supercharge whatever intention you decide to set, and/or you could possibly encounter some unexpected changes or revelations that usher you down a whole new path.

This New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius invites you to:

• Look for areas in your life where you’d like to make big changes or break out of your comfort zone. This New Moon Eclipse is a good opportunity for a reset or fresh start, and with Aquarius energy in the mix (which is an energy that encourages innovation), it also welcomes you to do something you wouldn’t normally do or to set a different, bolder intention. This could be something you were afraid of because it seemed too big or impractical, but it could also be the result of feeling a bit bored or stuck and wanting to have a new experience. Whatever the reason you feel pulled toward a change, listen. Let this New Moon give you a little boost of courage!

• Welcome a good plot twist. I remember there was a quote floating around social media a few years ago about shouting “Plot twist!” whenever something unexpected happened to you. I think of this with this New Moon Eclipse, which could shake things up a bit. It could be that something comes to an end or new information comes your way or just something surprising happens. Whether the Universe brings you this surprise or revelation or, along the lines of the above, you decide to write the story of this change yourself, remember your own magic and power to set the tone moving forward.

• Reflect on community. Which community spaces are you a part of, and how do you fill each other’s cups? Aquarius is all about community and serving the greater good, so taking some time to reflect on this under the New Moon will help you see if the people you’re surrounding yourself with are aligned with the life you want to build and the legacy you wish to leave. Go toward the communities that both lift you up and that you love to support with your own unique gifts and presence. Consider who will help you innovate and create the change you want to see in this world. Any groups or people not aligned? It might be time to step away.

• Be patient and methodical. Change and innovation take time, so keep holding the vision and the faith. Whatever happens under this New Moon could be a catalyst to a greater change that you might not see or understand yet, but it will unfold over the course of this eclipse season. Trust clarity will come.

This New Moon Eclipse, to me, feels very aligned with a Wheel of Fortune and Magician year (our two Tarot cards of 2026). With any eclipse really, we need to just trust the process and focus on what we can do, and that includes setting an intention—even if that intention is simply to grow through whatever comes our way.

The Wheel of Fortune card reminds us that a down period can soon shift to an up period, and what seems down might actually be the catalyst we need to move up. So set your intentions and let that wheel (and this eclipse season) take it wherever it takes you. You are the Magician who can make magic out of confusion and change.

I want to know what you’re feeling with this New Moon Eclipse. Are any of these themes popping up, or is there something else entirely calling for your attention?

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(My sources for many things Astrology and Moon related are the Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year by Stephanie Campos and the Moonology 2026 Diary by Yasmin Boland. I also love to consult Forever Conscious.)

The Message

In case it does not appear for you, below is the message in the image above, brought to you by the Wheel of Fortune, the Magician, and the Star Tarot cards:

Your Soul Journaling Ritual for the New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius

Before sitting down to journal, set up a nice, cozy space. In addition to your favorite journaling materials, you could light a candle, diffuse essential oils, set out your favorite crystals, and display the Tarot cards you might want to work with for this New Moon. You could also bring out an Oracle deck. Pick and choose any, all, or none! Do what feels right.

If you’re working with the Tarot, here’s what I suggest having nearby or on your altar this New Moon:

• The Wheel of Fortune: The primary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us that life is built of cycles that we must ebb and flow with, and no up period or down period is permanent. It also brings us an element of luck and opportunity. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Wheel of Fortune here.

• The Magician: The secondary Tarot card of 2026, which reminds us of our own power and ability to manifest or create what we most desire in life. We have all the tools we need. You can read all about the 2026 cards and the Magician here.

• The Star: The Major Arcana card associated with Aquarius, which brings us hope and inspiration. (You can read more about Aquarius and the Star here.)

• Your Tarot card(s) of the year: If you don’t know what it is yet, discover it here. (In the paid subscriber community, we’re working together to better understand our personal card with monthly explorations. This month, we are breaking down how our cards of the year impact creativity and inspiration.)

Once you’ve gathered the materials you’d like, settle in to do the Soul Journaling Session, which includes a visualization and a Soul Prompt. The prompt is written as a direct question to your Soul, and this is the prompt we use for every New Moon. You can choose to journal a response or even pull your own Tarot/Oracle card for the prompt and journal on that message.

The recording of me leading you through this is below, and if you prefer to follow along on your own with a written out version, you can access that here.

The question for your Soul on the New Moon is:

Your New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius Journal Prompts

If you’d like to go deeper, below are prompts specifically speaking to the themes of this New Moon. Work with all of these or choose only the ones that speak to you.

Feel free to play sound healing or comforting music in the background while you journal. I’ve included a track created by my husband.

• Where am I being called to make a change, start over, or shake things up?

• What might need to shift or fall away in order for this to happen, and what will help me accept any hard truths that come with this?

• Who is part of the community that I want by my side as I move through this process? In return, how do I want to support them through any big shifts or new beginnings?

• What will help me embrace a good plot twist, and how can I take the reins as the writer moving forward?

• What could be my “North Star” during this time? What will help me maintain that faith and optimism?

Share with the Circle

While this is a solo practice, I bring the same energy to this space as I would a virtual or in-person Moon Circle. So I invite you to join the group in the comments and share with us: What big, bold intention are you setting?

Leave a comment

Additional Resources for Aquarius Season

Check out the archive for additional practices for Aquarius Season.

In Our Paid Subscriber Community

I’m bringing paid subscribers along with me to explore our personal Tarot cards of the year on a monthly basis. Often, we don’t think too much about our cards other than at the beginning and the end of the year, but I wanted to change that!

For February’s practice, we’re diving into how our personal cards could impact creativity and inspiration for us. I offer some general prompts for the cards AND my intuitive reading for each potential personal card (Major Arcana 0-22) with card-specific prompts.

Want to support Soul Journaling Sessions without committing to a subscription? You can contribute a one-time donation via Buy Me a Coffee—though in my case, with two little ones, it’s a contribution to the Diaper Fund!

Contribute to the Diaper Fund

With much love and gratitude,

Marcy

In this new series for our lovely paid subscriber community, we are building a deeper relationship with our personal Tarot cards of the year by connecting with them each month. (Have you calculated what your personal 2026 Tarot card is yet? Visit this post for how to calculate.)

For February, in honor of Imbolc (which we celebrated at the beginning of the month), we’re focusing on creativity and inspiration—getting that creative spark going and inner fire lit! And as I mentioned in the post about the overall cards for 2026, the message that came through for me from the Wheel of Fortune (the primary card for 2026) is:

“What’s lost is found again.

The spark, the joy, the confidence, the passion . . . this is the year it comes back around.”

Perhaps this is the year your creative spark returns. Maybe you find that overall you’re much more inspired than you’ve been in years past. Or maybe an old project you thought was over or left behind returns in a new form. Be open to the possibilities!

Below you will find:

• General prompts around creativity for your card

• A listing of each possible personal card (0-22, Major Arcana) and the themes I feel coming through around creativity for them, including prompts

As always, you can follow along with this series each month or only when you feel like it, and you can take in however much of each post or ritual as you have time and energy for. Whatever is meant for you will make its way to you.

Enjoy, and please do let me know if you have questions and if anything deeply resonates with you!

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Welcome, lovely Souls! I’m so honored to have you as part of our circle for the Imbolc Soul Journaling Service.

A Soul Journaling Service honors nature and the seasonal shifts with a Tarot/Oracle message and a Soul Journaling Session. The journaling session calls on us to go within to channel our Soul’s wisdom.

Below you will find:

• A brief overview of the themes of Imbolc

• A three-card Tarot/Oracle card spread for Imbolc (you can use these as a card spread or as standalone journaling prompts)

• A collective reading/message using that card spread

• A Soul Journaling Session with one key prompt for the Soul

• A bonus meditation to help you connect with your inner flame

You can choose to participate in all elements of this Soul Journaling Service for a complete ritual, or just pick one or a couple of elements that you have the energy for and that you feel pulled toward.

For those of you who were here for our Imbolc service last year, you may recognize a couple pieces: the meditation (this was a popular one so I wanted to offer it again) and the card spread. I pulled new cards for the collective message from a different deck this time, so be sure to tune into the message for this specific season!

Imbolc Themes

Imbolc is a festival in the Wheel of the Year that occurs February 1-2 in the Northern Hemisphere and August 1-2 in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a transitional period, marking the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, when we welcome back the light after the darkness of winter.

Imbolc is an old Irish word meaning “in the belly.” New life is being cultivated in the belly of the Earth as we welcome in Spring. Historically, for those who celebrated this festival, this also directly ties to baby lambs growing in the bellies of their mamas.

Imbolc invites us to:

• Embark on new beginnings and experience our own personal sense of renewal. This is a good time to plant the seeds for Spring, honing in on what it is you want to build or birth next.

• Tap into inspiration and creativity. Whether you know yet which seed your are planting, spend time doing what lights your inner fire. Letting yourself play and be creative could be the key to the inspiration you seek.

• Clear away and release the old. You may feel called to clean up and set your physical and mental space for a new season. Often, if all the old is cluttering things up, we can’t see the path to our next phase.

Imbolc is also tied to the Goddess Brigid, the goddess of hearth, healing, creativity, fire, and new beginnings. So if you enjoy connecting or working with Goddesses, now is a time to call her in!

My source for all things Wheel of the Year is the book Understanding the Wheel of the Year by Cassie Uhl.

I’d love to hear how you’re experiencing and working with Imbolc energy. Are you feeling any of these themes coming up for you now or something entirely different?

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The Card Spread

This three-card spread can be used with Tarot and/or Oracle cards, and it can also be used for journaling. You can journal on the prompts and then pull cards, or vice versa. Do whatever feels right to you!

What needs to be cleared or cleansed before I can plant my seeds?

What is ready to be seen in a new light?

How can I ensure my inner fire, sparked by inspiration, remains lit?

The Message

Using the card spread, I pulled cards for the collective using The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle. I recommend this deck for anyone starting out with Tarot (it was one of my first Tarot decks). It is rooted in the traditional decks but has a lovely modern take that is more relatable. It is much easier for me, personally, to tap into the energy of the cards through the imagery provided. It isn’t so far off the Rider Waite Smith deck that it feels like you’re learning a whole new interpretation, either.

Below is an image of the cards, beginning with question 1 at the top row and ending at question 3 in the bottom row.

You can settle in and listen to me read the entire message (which I journaled out after pulling the cards), or you can read the highlights below.

Message highlights:

• Before you plant your seeds, clear out the energy of overwhelm and the weight of responsibilities that aren’t actually yours. It’s time to delegate and ask for support as you push through the last items from the winter to the finish line, so you can really focus on what’s next. (Ten of Wands)

• Your personal sense of justice has been wrapped up in what you can accomplish, in wanting to show or prove that you’ve got what it takes, that you can and will do all you set your mind to. (Justice)

• Consider justice in a new light. Rather than it being wrapped up in proving yourself through accomplishments, see justice in the joy you experience when gathering with people you love and with your community. See it when you learn and grow and move together. When you unite and operate from love, this is true fulfillment, rather than a long list of accomplishments. (Three of Cups)

• Call upon your inner strength to keep your inner fire lit. Have the courage to love and see yourself fully, and this will help you overcome your fears. (Strength)

The Imbolc Soul Journaling Session

Set your space with whatever you’d like to make this a sacred and soothing practice. This could include lighting a candle, setting out crystals, burning herbs, diffusing essential oils, or having a special beverage ready to go.

If you choose, you can begin with the below prayer or activation to call in guidance. You can also choose to play music in the background while you do this and when you’re journaling. Here is a track if you’d like to try it:

After this activation, if it feels right, directly ask your Soul for guidance with the prompt below. If you feel called, write down anything that comes to mind. You could also doodle or draw a response. And if you need an extra nudge, you could pull a Tarot or Oracle card for this question as well.

Inner Flame Meditation

Connect with your inner flame with this short meditation. You can use this whenever you need to do a check in and tend to the flame.

I hope this offering helps you celebrate and tap into the energy of Imbolc!

With much love and gratitude,

Marcy

Full Moon in Leo

Imbolc also happens to line up with the Full Moon in Leo this year. This Full Moon invites you to remove any blocks to shining at your fullest, so it may also be helpful in igniting your inspiration and creativity. Feel free to incorporate both rituals into your day or week.

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