Using the moon’s cycle as it moves through its phases is a natural way to track any aspect of life. It is a measurable beacon of time and progress. The moon moves through every sign of the zodiac in one cycle. I pause with our moon at four waypoints: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. You might choose to have more frequent checkpoints, using the waning and waxing crescent phases. Or, you might choose fewer, being guided by the new or full moon phases. It is your story at your pace.

The signs of the zodiac represent archetypal energies. We all possess these aspects, whether they are the mask we wear by default or pushed deep into the shadows of our psyche. These energies are far from prophetic or predictive. They serve as a framework for reflection. They help us name the focus for each cycle by offering language and structure to navigate life with some gentle guidance. If the moon’s phases shape how we move through a cycle, the zodiac sign can offer insight into what we are moving through. This pairing of the moon’s rhythm as it moves through the stars guides the themes of the cycle. It is an invitation to notice where our cells and souls thrive and struggle.

Tarot is a tool for introspection. The images in the picture are actors on a stage and we are the director and writer of the play — we are even the actors. I create tarot spreads that follow the format of situation → support (internal) + support (external) + challenges (internal) + challenges (external) → overall guidance & flow.