“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right?”
~ Michelle Obama
KEYWORD FOR THIS LUNAR CYCLE:
SOAR
WHAT IS THE KEY MESSAGE FOR THIS LUNAR CYCLE?
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Tania’s note: For this card reading I’ve pulled 3 cards instead of 1 card to show the topics from the past, present and future. Together these 3 cards will show a bigger picture of the energy arising for this lunar cycle and also what message we should focus on.
The past card “Winter-Solstice Bear” shows that in the last lunar cycle “RECLAIM” we may have been feeling slow and sluggish with rest as the main focus. Things have been quiet just like in winter, as the soil is resting and preparing for the new spring to come. There may have been endings and closures completed. But there also may be a sense of agitation, frustration or feelings of stress since there is no clear direction of where we are heading yet (that’s why we were supposed to focus on planting dream seeds instead).
Personally I definitely have been feeling a lot of sluggishness and stress. Business was quiet, but at the same time there were a lot of shifts and challenges happening. I have new puppies that I’m still training which is taking away a lot of sleep. I listened to my intuition which showed me it was time to delete a couple of my online courses, and to stop making new weekly oracle card reading videos for Instagram which I had been doing for more than a year already. Season 1 of my podcast “Embrace Your Sacred Nature” is also coming to an end with the last episode coming out on July 22, 2025.
Even though some doors are closing, the present card “The Goat” definitely shows that new doors will be opening. The Goat card reminds us the passion we all have within us. Passion is our inner fire that drives us to manifest and create. However, it is a fire that needs to be tended. We have to make sure we are channeling our energy into the right things that are aligned to our soul’s purpose and always for our highest good, or else we may be wasting our energy and feeling burnt out.
This card lands perfectly for the theme of this lunar cycle which is “SOAR”. Last lunar cycle we were resting and getting ready by planting new seeds, and in this lunar cycle we will now have this renewed sense of energy and creative spark to move forward.
We are going to be in mercury retrograde from July 17/18 to August 10/11. So we may still feel that things are moving slowly, since this is the time to turn our attention inward and outer communication may break down easier. It is important to remain flexible with plans and this is a great time to complete unfinished projects and close open tasks. We may also receive insights and aha-moments which may feel like the missing puzzle piece, and will give us a clearer big picture and the confidence to move forward.
In order to soar high, we must remember to set the right direction to fly with our intention. Fire needs a container to burn safely, and our intention and focus is that safe container for our inner fire. Without a container, fire can burn and destroy everything like a wild forest fire. We don’t want to waste our energy staying stuck in anger or the fear of making the wrong move, or to fuel any unhealthy behaviors and habits in our lives.
With mercury retrograde happening, it is possible that we may need to change course, but only a better course to help us get to where we want to be. The Universe always supports us with what we need, but not necessarily what we want. We will get to where we want to land, but we must remain flexible and creative with the way of how we will reach our goal.
So where are we heading next? The future card “Bat Spirit” shows that a rebirth is coming. We may have been flying in darkness as shown in the “Winter Solstice Bear” card, but know that after a dark night the sun will rise. Just like a bat flying in darkness, this is the time to tune into your intuition and to trust your instincts. Even though we may not see how the future may unfold exactly, things are changing for the better.
The bat in the card is also hanging upside down. When we are going through a rebirth, all we can do is to let go of control and what we think is the best for us. Just because things have always been a certain way, doesn’t mean that it has to stay the same. New pathways and opportunities may be presented to you now, so be aware if you are still holding onto how things should be. Know that you have your inner light to guide your way through the darkness. Keep listening to your intuition, move forward one small step at a time and eventually you will fly out of the cave.
The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is to connect with fire which reconfirms the message of the Goat card. Focus on connecting with the fire element this lunar cycle, whether it is your inner fire, or an actual fire. For thousands of years, human beings have been gathering around a fire. This was when they shared stories, food, knowledge and wisdom with each other. Fire has been the center of ceremonies for death and rebirth, for praying and setting new intentions. You may want to connect to the fire element by lighting a candle as part of your spiritual practice, performing a fire release ceremony to burn away what you want to let go of (download my free PDF guide here), sitting around an actual bonfire or a sharing circle with like-minded individuals, or stimulating your inner fire with exercise or play.
Allow your inner creative spark in your heart to guide your mind and body this lunar cycle. Be brave to do something different or new. The old ways of thinking and doing things that have served you in the past may be slowly falling apart. Trust that all is changing for the better. Like the quote by Michelle Obama says, we must be willing to step out of our comfort zone so then we can soar and fly high.
I tend to my inner fire and I listen to its guidance.
I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.
I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.
Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?
Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.
Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.
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