What's on the Cards This month

On the Celestial Compendium cards this month is the planet Mercury reversed (change your mind and see things differently) in the zodiacal sign Pisces (intuition and imagination) in the 5th Mansion of Life reversed (unlocking your creativity and joy).

SEE THINGS FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

With Mercury reversed on the cards this month, the mind is taking a different path to its normal trajectory. Opportunities abound for you to use your mind differently, to look at and experience life from a different perspective. This is not a mental or intellectual perspective; it is one that engages your intuition and taps into the creative power of your imagination.

In exoteric astrology, Mercury’s connection with the mind, thinking and how we communicate is primarily focused on what we know, how we speak, and how we write. It relates to mental energy, gathering information and learning.

From an esoteric astrology perspective, Mercury is known as the fleet-footed messenger of the gods, the great magician and transformer who carries the wand of miracles. Mercury’s role as ‘messenger of the gods’ brings insights and intuitions forth from the unconscious and subconscious aspects of your mind into your conscious awareness. 

With Pisces watery and mystical influence on Mercury reversed you are being invited to take a more fluid approach in your thinking.

By tapping into the power of your intuition and imagination this month you can open your mind up to see things from an entirely new perspective.

INTUITION AND IMAGINATION BRING NEW INSIGHTS

With Pisces in the 5^th mansion of life also reversed on the cards this month it is the perfect time to throw open the doors of your imagination and use your mind in creative ways to help you find solutions to everyday situations. It can be one of the best ways to help you get out of a mental rut or move through creative blocks.

If you have been lacking inspiration, why not draw from the mystical and mythical worlds by reading fairy tales and other fantastical and mythical stories. They are a perfect way to spark your inner child and awaken your imagination to get your creative energy flowing.

DO MORE OF WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY

The 5^th mansion of life is the area of life associated with creativity, self-expression, and activities that are fun and bring you joy.

The 5^th mansion of life reversed encourages you to reflect on where your life may have become a bit too serious. If your creativity and imagination are feeling stifled, and you feel like joy and play are missing now is the time to do something to bring them back.  

Sing, dance, write poetry, draw, paint, listen to music. Do more of whatever brings you joy. It will help you to get out of your head and out of old accustomed mental grooves. When you do this, new doors in your mind can suddenly open giving you a new perspective and inviting creative insights and opportunities.

This month ask yourself the following questions:

• What makes my imagination come alive? Where in my life can I use the power of my imagination to find new solutions and answers?
• What brings me joy? How can I incorporate more these things into my daily life?
• Do I feel stuck in my head a lot of the time? What activities help me to get out of my head?

THIS MONTH'S MAGICKAL INTEGRATION AND ACTION

Reflective Practices for the Inner Work of Transformation 

Here are some reflective practices to support you on your spiritual journey:

1. Make a list of three (or more) things that you would love to do and start imagining how you can make these things a reality. Let your imagination play!
2. Read a fairy tale or mythical story that you enjoyed as a child or young person.
3. Rituals are a powerful practice that works with the creative power of the imagination to bring about positive change. A ritual can be as simple as lighting a candle or burning your favourite incense first thing each morning and setting your intention for the day. You can anoint your candle with an anointing oil of your choice. If you want to have specific magickal focus for your ritual, then Eighth Ray Magick® rituals are perfect for that – see below the recommended ritual for this month.