A Wild Life Tarot ~ Weekly Newsletter 8.6.24
Follow your heart <3
Hey, friends! Happy Tarot Tuesday! I hope you’re enjoying the whirlwind start to this week. Leo Szn seems to be serving up only big energy & mostly high vibes- as is to be expected. The Olympics have been a happy, uplifting distraction from normal routines lately. I started out my day today by cheering on the US women’s national soccer team as they secured their spot in the gold medal match by fighting hard in overtime during a very intense game against Germany. Of course, we all woke up to a long-anticipated VP pick for the Harris ticket- & Walz wasn’t my best guess or personal first choice, but I’m not upset about it at all. I think he’ll be great. We’re in a phase of fresh starts, as well as possible frazzled communication again, with both the New Moon in Leo & Mercury stationing Rx this past Sunday. Big events. Big energy. Big vibes. & for all of us regular folks not making international headlines- Big changes are available, if we embrace “what if” energy, go with the flow, & follow our intuition this week. I’m feeling excited about our magical, & kinda cute reading for the days ahead!
This week’s newsletter is going to be short & sweet. Personally, I’ve got some big life changes bubbling up from underneath the surface & I’m not ready to announce any extra new stuff, yet- but things will be unfolding soon. I feel like I’m strapped into a slingshot, being pulled backwards before catapulting into a new chapter. It’s scary to feel like you’re being dragged in the opposite direction that you want to go in, but I know swift action & changes are coming. So, I’m getting ready & trying to feel more excited than anxious about it. Also, this feeling seems pretty appropriate for the beginning of a retrograde phase…
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Here’s your lovely card pull for this powerful New Moon in Leo week…
FOR YOUR WEEK AHEAD ~ Aug 6th to Aug 12th
Card for the Collective: Daughter of Cups
Notes: The New Moon in Leo graced us with it’s presence this past Sunday, right alongside a fresh Mercury Retrograde. The Daughter of Cups is delivering a perfectly balanced message on how to move forward with heart-led optimism, while still proceeding with caution.
We often associate Leo energy with being heart-centered. It represents the softer side of courage- having the strength to discover & stay committed to being your truest & most authentic self. Since New Moon energy is all about a fresh start, & retrogrades require us to focus on reflection, slowing down, & paying attention to the details- use this powerful week to find stillness, listen to your intuition, & follow your heart.
As you navigate the subtle decisions, moments of possibility, & perhaps frustrations throughout the days to come- pause & pay attention to how you really feel about the situation. Consider all the options & potential outcomes. Do you really need to engage in conflict over something petty or relatively insignificant? If not, skip it. Let it go. Do you really want to say yes to that thing you don’t really want to do but feel obligated to? Be kind as you politely decline. Practice choosing an alternative to people-pleasey energy. Is there an opportunity available for you that seems a bit too good to be true, or slightly out of reach? Respect the whimsical nature of synchronicity & tell yourself, “nothing is too good to be true.” Go for it & see where the magical flow of Universal energy guides you.
The Daughter of Cups is often underestimated. She is adored, but seems a bit fragile, wary, & easy to control. In reality, her power lies in her ability to live in full alignment with her intuition, follow her heart, & go with the flow. She doesn’t get distracted or side-tracked by ego or attachment to outcomes. She isn’t fooled by inauthentic promises. She is an excellent judge of character. She easily adapts to change, whether it comes from a surprising evolution of her own desires, or a sudden shift in the weather & the elements around her that affect her life & her path forward. She is masterful at never holding a grudge. Her superpower is compassion, & she finds self liberation in vulnerability. She knows that fully trusting her intuition, & following her heart, requires a certain kind of bravery that others rarely possess. She isn’t afraid of stillness or holding space for the truth. She knows what she wants because she listens well. She easily floats in the direction of her desires, & she allows herself & her dreams to grow, change, evolve, & transform. She is in love with curiosity. She is a free spirit & a proud romantic.
As the New Moon in Leo inspires authenticity & stillness, allow yourself to listen to your heart this week. What do you really desire? Let yourself move easily in the direction of what you want. Let your intuition illuminate what feels true for you. If there’s real danger, you will know. Don’t let fears rooted in self doubt keep you from asking yourself “what if…?” What if things worked out the way you want them to? What if you let go of the internal negative self talk that usually holds you back? What if you stayed compassionate, soft, open, & trusting, but still held onto your healthy boundaries? What if nothing is too good to be true? It’s okay to exercise caution, especially within your relationships, as we enter into this Mercury Rx that famously likes to fuck with communication. Be honest, clear, direct, & kind. Also, be brave.
Your tarot homework this week is to simply embrace curiosity & follow your heart. Embody whimsical optimism & see what happens. This is a learning experience meant to help you capture the every day magic in your life & move you gently in the direction of your heart’s desires…
Affirmation: It is safe for me to trust my intuition, & I allow myself to follow my heart in the direction of my desires & dreams…
Bonus affirmation: I embrace curiosity, & I believe nothing is too good to be true.
Self care action item: The Leo Szn Yoga Playlist I curated for you as part of your Self Care Kit is packed with practices that pair well with this week’s reading. Here’s one I highly suggest- a heart opening flow perfect for integrating the messages from our card pull. Hop on your mat, or your living room carpet, or a sunny patch of grass in the backyard, & get your flow on <3
Community care action item: VOTE. Show up for the primaries, & get ready for November. Here’s a resource for making sure you’re registered & have a plan for election day. Here’s a way to get more engaged & to volunteer to get the vote out. Here’s a way to invest in democracy & donate some dollars to help support the Harris- Walz campaign. Be there for your friends & neighbors by securing a safer & more abundant future for us all.
Remember- with the Big energy swirl of both New Moon & Mercury Rx vibes, the best antidote for potential overwhelm or chaos is going with the flow. Soak up the good stuff, find time for stillness, get to know your inner truth a bit better, stick to your boundaries while staying open, practice non-attachment & ego surrender to let shit go, & have the courage to believe “nothing is too good to be true.” If you’re wanting some extra help with trusting your intuition, making decisions, or moving towards your desires- book a reading with me! You’ve got this & I’ve got you.
I hope you have a lovely week, & I hope you choose to follow your heart <3 It will lead you towards something magical!
Sending you tons of love & courage,
xoxo Maddie
PS- Sometimes, I take snapshots that perfectly capture who I am in this current life chapter & this is one of them… Beloved rescued house chicken. USWNT fan. Good coffee. Vegan forever.
