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Waite-Smith Tarot Knight

October 26-November 1, 2026: The Earth Protector Returns 🌎

As we prepare to celebrate the ancient holiday of Samhain while in the midst of a Mercury retrograde, it is helpful to have another visit from this calm, deliberate Court Card. Especially following last week’s Queen of Pentacles. Welcome back to the Knight of Pentacles. What quest does he invite you to embark on?

Waite-Smith Tarot Justice card

October 5-11, 2026: Our Protector, Our Hope, and Our Future is Justice ⚖️

Are you facing an important choice? What declaration or verdict is waiting for your decision? Consider carefully the evidence before you. Gather the facts. Hear all sides of the story.

It’s time to do what’s necessary, no matter how challenging, to restore equilibrium. Whether we like it or not, Justice will out.

Waite-Smith Tarot Knight of Pentacles knight on black horse under yellow sky holding pentacle gazing out at furrowed fields

September 21-27, 2026 – Roots Down, Branches Up

This week of the Equinox plus the Full Harvest Moon, we welcome back the most contemplative of the court action heroes. Now is the time to make a budget, especially with the holidays just over the horizon. And then stick to it. Revise your investments, reconsider where you shop, and prepare for the darker months ahead.

Waite-Smith Tarot two of cups young couple exchanging golden goblets and blessed by lion creature above

September 7-20, 2026: May You Never Thirst

This New Moon week flesh and spirit are invited to find harmonious expression together. Whether you are feeling the stirrings of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere or early Springtime in the lands below the equator, you may be aware of a tender awakening of loving connections, new alliances, and collaborative support.

Waite-Smith Tarot Justice card

August 31-September 6, 2026: Grinding Slowly, But Grinding Small

This week’s card calls upon us to defend what we know is right. Our laws and most noble ideals matter, even if there are powerful people defying and desecrating them. No matter what, Spiritual Law calls us to honor the contracts we have made with our Gods and with one another in order to be in this life, at this time.

Four of Swords updated

August 24-30, 2026: Dreaming a New Vision

Now, in these last days of Summer, a magical door has opened. Consider this an invitation to  suspend at least some of the daily grind that surely awaits after Labor Day and listen for the guidance of your Divine One(s). Let us quiet our Swords-y chattering minds and await the insight and inspiration we most need.

Ace of Pentacles

August 17-23, 2026: A Jumper Opens a Gate to Well-being

This week, a “jumper” card leapt from my deck, so how could I refuse? This week it asks, how do we build strong foundations and embrace the sacredness of the physical, manifest world? Security and safety come when we commit ourselves to ensuring the prosperity and well-being of our neighbors and the care of our planet.

The Ten of Cups

August 10-16, 2026: Well, Thank Goodness!

With just a couple of important exceptions, the past couple of months have seen some difficult cards. But this week, perhaps the spell is broken. What would that look like for you? How would you describe the happily-ever-after that you hold in your innermost heart? Behold, there is hope at the end of this rainbow.

August 3-9, 2026: I Hate to Tell You…

It was so shocking to me that this card came back for the THIRD time in only a couple of months, I almost put it back. Instead, I pulled a clarification card. Maybe I shouldn’t have. But forewarned is forearmed, right? It might be a bumpy ride this week. But all is not lost. Keep reading…

Waite-Smith Tarot Knight of Pentacles knight on black horse under yellow sky holding pentacle gazing out at furrowed fields

July 6-12, 2026: Knight of Pentacles

At last, we are liberated from the Seven of Wands (at least this week!), and ready to move forward. But hold up. It’s the Knight of Pentacles. He’s not known for his risk-taking or quick decisions, so progress might be slow. But you can believe it will be steady. Read the rest here!

I learned long ago, never to
wrestle with a pig. You get dirty,
and besides, the pig likes it.

~ George Bernard Shaw

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