The Meaning of Death in the Tarot of Quotes

In the spirit of Halloween and the upcoming Day of the Dead, let's dive into the meaning of Death in the Tarot.

Death is one of the most feared and misunderstood cards in the Tarot, so I thought that creating a dramatic image of a skeleton trying to escape from its grave would give that reputation justice😄

But of course when this card comes up in a reading, it very rarely indicates physical death.

The skeleton and the Autumn leaves symbolise the shedding of old to allow for new growth in Spring.

Death is all about transformation - endings, conclusions, change, growth.

Astrologically, Death is linked to Scorpio, the zodiac sign of transformation.

At Halloween, Scorpio is the ruling sun sign.

We are celebrating endings, but new beginnings follow swiftly: on the 1st November it’s the beginning of the Celtic New Year and start of winter according to the Celtic tradition.

Transformation is happening gradually.

Endings, change and ultimately growth are no easy processes to go through.

At times there is discomfort, emotional upheaval and pain along the way. 

But the message of this card is that something new will emerge that is taking us into a new direction.

Death in a reading may remind us of our own mortality and therefore asks us to live more consciously.

It also advises us to embrace change as a means for growth, even if it hurts at times.

For your Halloween contemplation, you can explore what this card means to you right now in your life:

• What do you need to let go of that no longer serves you?

• Who or what have you lost recently you need to come to terms with?

• How can you best adapt to changes that you are facing? These changes can be external but also physically and emotionally.

• How can you transform anguish, loss and grief into a new sense of purpose and understanding?

Halloween is also a good time to get in touch with your dark side.

Whatever way you spend Halloween and the Day of the Dead – spooky fun or quiet reflection – have a good one!

Warmest wishes,

Christiane 🎃

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The Meaning Of The Sun in the Tarot

“Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.”  - Pearl S. Buck

The Fool has grown from a seedling into a beautiful sunflower - he's come a long way!

The keyword for the Sun is happiness - being happy with what we have, even if it isn't much; looking beyond the imperfections - nothing is perfect, but that's okay.

Happiness is a way of being wise and enlightened.

Happiness is the key to success (not the other way round).

The Sun is also connected to the self, the ego, creativity, clarity and vitality.

When this card comes up in a reading, it's all about you, positive thinking, your creative potential, joy, gratitude and contentment.

In the Major Arcana, the Sun follows the Moon, so it can also indicate that a confusing situation is now becoming clear.

• What can you do today to brighten up your day? 
• What simple pleasures could you indulge in today that would make you feel happy? 

“We need much less than we think we need.” - Maya Angelou

⭐If you’d like to learn more about the Sun and all the other cards in the Tarot, please check out my ebook The Cosmic Faery Tarot Guidebook⭐

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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The Moon Cards in the Tarot

Most of the cards in the Tarot (except Aces and Pages) are connected either directly or indirectly (via zodiac attributions) to the planets.

When you look closer at the images of those cards that share the same planetary attribution, you can see some visual similarities.

By identifying and studying these similarities, you can gain new insight and a deeper understanding of individual cards.

Here, we are looking at the moon cards in the (RWS) Tarot.

The example above shows the High Priestess and the Two of Swords.

The moon is assigned to the High Priestess, and the Two of Swords' astrological attribution is Moon in Libra.

Both women face us with their backs to the water. Whereas in the High Priestess image the view of the water is concealed by a curtain, the woman in the Two of Swords is blindfolded.

Both women are dressed in a white robe. The moon crescent can be found at the feet of the High Priestess, and in the sky on the Two of Swords.

The High Priestess is holding a book, the woman in the Two of Swords is holding the swords.

Both women are seeking knowledge through quiet contemplation, yet they do so in different ways.

Both cards are connected to feelings, emotions and the unconscious (lunar influences).

But there are more moon cards in the Tarot:

The Chariot - zodiac sign Cancer is ruled by the moon

Six of Pentacles - Moon in Taurus

Four of Cups - Moon in Cancer

Nine of Wands - Moon in Sagittarius

Seven of Swords - Moon in Aquarius

We can also add The Moon to this list, even though this Major Arcana card is linked to Pisces.

Take all these cards from your deck and explore how the energy of the moon is reflected in them.

What new insights are you gaining? 

Bear in mind that the moon also adds the element Water to each card.

Check out my Power of the Moon article for more information about the moon and how it might affect card meanings and interpretations.

And if you love this kind of tarot study, you might be interested in my Starlight Tarot Astrology course, which also includes more in-depth information about the moon and all the other planets.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane 

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The Meaning of Temperance in the Tarot

Temperance is one of my favourite cards in the Tarot. It's a card of balance, harmony and healing.

In the Rider Waite Smith deck, the angel shown is Archangel Michael, but in my image it's the angel of the North, situated near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK.

I took the photo on my recent summer holiday (see my original photo below), and I must say that the angel is quite a wonderful and impressive monument when you stand right in front of it.

Astrologically, Temperance in the Tarot is associated with Sagittarius, which symbolises the need to create the perfect mix of opposites to achieve harmonious balance and healing.

This skilful blending can be quite an art - intuitive, playful, experimenting, sometimes difficult to master. Hence Temperance is named Art in Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot.

By blending opposites such as yin/yang, wants/needs, less/more, work/life, strengths/weaknesses, excess/abstinence, virtues/vices, we can achieve moderation, tolerance and compromises without losing out.

Temperance in the tarot embodies a harmonious healing balance of mind, body and spirit; it is also a part of the transformational process.

What opposites in your life or within yourself do you need to blend in order to create harmony?

⭐For more insight on Temperance and all other tarot cards, please check out my ebook The Cosmic Faery Tarot Guidebook⭐

Warmest wishes,

Christiane