Navigating the Crossroads: A Full Moon Card Reading

Embrace and receive abundance to banish either-or thoughts. 

(Scroll to the end for audio recordings of the readings and meditation. )

As we gather for our final full moon ceremony in Vienna, the winds of change are quite literally in the air. The clouds might obscure the moon, but they won’t dim the energy of this special night. With the sun setting, and as we prepare to move our next ceremony to Norway — perhaps under the northern lights — we come together, from all corners of the globe, to connect, reflect, and grow.

Today, we’ll delve into a three-card reading from the Druidcraft deck, a tradition we honor at each new and full moon. These readings are more than just a glimpse into our current path; they are a chance to realign with our intentions, especially as we transition between moon phases. For those of you joining us for the first time, welcome. In these readings, the first card represents a challenge or area that needs our attention. The second card offers guidance on how to navigate this challenge. The third card reveals the outcome — the reward that awaits if we heed the guidance.

As we prepare, I want to share the cards that were drawn tonight, under this shifting sky. Let’s dive into the journey they offer us.

The Challenge: Two of Swords

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Our first card, the Two of Swords, symbolizes a crossroads — a moment of decision where two paths diverge. The figure on the card sits, naked and vulnerable, on a rock with two swords in hand, each pointing in opposite directions. It’s a moment of inner conflict, where the mind grapples with choices, yet neither path seems clear. This card reminds us of the tendency to think in binary terms, feeling as if we must choose one path and forsake the other. But this mindset can limit us, preventing us from seeing the full spectrum of possibilities that lie before us.

The Guidance: The Empress (The Lady)

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Our second card, The Empress, known as The Lady in the Druidcraft deck, offers the guidance we need. She is the embodiment of abundance, fertility, and creation. Seated on her throne amidst nature, she holds a harvest of grains, fruits, and vegetables, with the promise of life growing within her. The Empress urges us to move beyond the intellectual struggle of the Two of Swords and to embrace a mindset of abundance and creativity. Rather than being trapped in an either-or dilemma, we are encouraged to open ourselves to all possibilities. This card teaches us that our decisions should not be driven solely by logic, but by a deeper connection to our creative power and the understanding that we can manifest more than we imagine.

The Outcome: Eight of Cups

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Finally, the Eight of Cups represents the outcome, the reward of following this path of abundance. The card depicts a figure walking away from eight full cups, venturing toward a steep path beside a waterfall under an eclipse. The full cups symbolize achievements and successes that have been accumulated, but the figure’s journey speaks to the need for new adventures and letting go of what no longer serves us. This card reminds us that while it’s natural to hold on to what we’ve built, growth often requires us to release the old to make space for the new. It encourages us to move forward with courage, knowing that what we leave behind has served its purpose and that new opportunities await.

Conclusion

As we reflect on this reading, we are reminded not to get caught in the trap of binary thinking. The Two of Swords challenges us to consider that there may be more than one right path, and The Empress encourages us to trust in our creative power to manifest abundance. The Eight of Cups guides us to let go when it’s time, making way for new beginnings.

This full moon reading speaks to the importance of embracing the fullness of life’s possibilities and having the courage to venture into the unknown. As we prepare to close our ceremony, I invite you to take these insights into your heart, and carry them with you as we move through this moon cycle.

Thank you for joining me under these shifting skies. Let’s keep this energy alive as we head into the next phase of our journey.

You can join us live for these readings and meditations each new and full moon on Insight Timer.