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   ALCHEMICAL DIVINATIONS

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   • HOROSCOPES | Astrology & TAROT • July
   • HOROSCOPES | Astrology & Tarot • MAY
   • HOROSCOPES | Astrology & Tarot • March
   • MERCURY | MASTERY of MIND
   • TAROT SPREAD | Venus & Self Care Rituals

   

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   HOROSCOPES | Astrology & TAROT • July

   Read the Horoscopes below for your Sun, Moon, & Rising Signs. 

   While these are general readings, fusing these aspects tailors the reading to your personal chart.

   Additionally, make sure to visually take in the corresponding card that was pulled for your signs

   from the Alchemia Auri Tarot Deck.

    

   Row 1 • Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer

   Row 2 • Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio

   Row 3 • Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

   Row 4 • Pisces

    

   

   Tarot Cards from Alchemia Auri Tarot

    

   Aries • Knight of Pentacles

    

   Elemental Ruler - Air of Earth

   Astrological Correspondence • Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn

    

   This solar cycle requests your diligence, the capacity to put your head down and do.  The payout is embedded within the work you are avoiding.  Keep moving forward, the pace is irrelevant.  However, progress is the habit to cultivate.  The story of the tortoise and the hare comes to mind.  The knight of pentacles relating to the tortoise with its tempered, unhurried steps forward.  We can become so rushed to actualize our wants and desires that we blow through the magic of being in the process.  In the Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron emphasizes that creativity is about engaging with the current and the process rather than actualizing the end goal.  Obsessing over outcomes and trying to control time frames ultimately strangles and hinders manifestation.   

    

   The Great Work : Revolutionize something you dread that feels like a task you are bound to.  Infusing magic into the mundane and bringing the moment to life bolsters morale and keeps us engaged. 

    

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   Taurus • Hierophant | Reversed

   Astrological Correspondence • Taurus

    

   In the Tarot, every card has an astrological rulership, which is represented by astrological signs, planets, or astrological transits.  The correspondence of this card is actually Taurus.  Pulling the card in reverse is revealing a need to uproot something, most likely a belief.  A call to action to turn something on its head.  As a fixed Earth sign, Taurus is known to be a creature of comfort and very at home with grounding into things.  The shadow of that can breed a stagnancy of sorts by holding onto something outdated because it is comfortable and familiar.  

    

   “A stubborn mind seeks to remain unchanged.” - Unknown

    

   The Great Work : Free your mind.

    

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   Gemini • Page of Pentacles

   Elemental Ruler - Earth of Earth

   Astrological Correspondence • Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn

    

   This is an opportunity to plant a seed and tend to its growth, metaphorically speaking. The Suit of Pentacles speaks to all things manifest.  Your career, financial life, revenue streams, health, and skill building are the focal point this month.  I use the garden metaphor here although it could be a literal message for someone in terms of cultivating and learning a new skill.  However it comes to life the method is the same.  First, you begin and follow that trajectory with unwavering care, effort, and dedication.  The Suit of Pentacles is slow, intentional, and bears fruit over the course of time.  

    

   The Great Work : Be patient whilst persistent.

    

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   Cancer • Hierophant

   Astrological Correspondence • Taurus

    

   The original hierophants were priests out of Eleusis in Greece.  This greek word translates to “the revealer of sacred things.” The word was documented in English in the 17th century and it referred to these priests.  However, the word transformed with time to mean an interpreter, an advocate, or a spokesperson.  

    

   All the astrological signs have a corresponding rulership in the physical body.  This dates back to the Renaissance when Physicians referenced the Natal Chart of a patient as part of their healing practice.  The practice of mapping celestial bodies to plants and the human body is known as Medical Astrology or Astro-Herbalism.  Anyway, since the Hierophant was pulled, which corresponds to Taurus, I will focus on the throat as this is the ruling center of the body for this sign.  I find the origin and transformation of the word itself particularly illuminating in relation to the message coming through.  As a Cancer, there’s an innate sensitivity and empathetic nature within you.  As a means of self preservation, one may armor and compartmentalize parts of the emotional self as a means to cope with heightened delicacy, which in turn shuts down self advocacy.

    

   The Great Work : Liberate the voice and speak your truth.  This is a powerful act of integrity, strength, and courage.  Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the willingness to feel the fear and do it anyway.

    

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   Leo • 5 of Wands

   Elemental Ruler - Fire

   Astrological Correspondence • Saturn in Leo

    

   Saturn takes about 29.5 years to orbit the Sun, which means that it spends about 2.5 years transiting each sign within the zodiac.  When Saturn makes its way into Leo, we see collective themes involving the Ego or individuation.  Since Saturn and the Sun (the ruling “planet of Leo”) are opposing forces, conflict is born.  Conflict is such a fascinating character study.  We can witness deep shadow states that lay dormant in the psyche of ourselves and others that reveal themselves in an instant given a catalyst.  

    

   The Great Work : Cast the light of awareness on your patterning around conflict.  Meet dissension with curiosity, perspective, and lay down the need to be right.

    

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   Virgo • King of Swords | Reversed

   Elemental Ruler - Fire of Air

   Astrological Correspondence • Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

    

   The Vata constitution comes from a lineage out of India called Ayurveda.  This particular Dosha, which is governed by Air and Space, is the energetic propensity of Virgo.  Although, you are an Earth sign, the mental faculties are highly attuned which drives the energy into the upper parts of the body, hence the Air correspondence.  When out of balance, you most likely fall into cycles of circular thinking, rumination, and over analysis.  

    

   Virgo rules the 6th house in Astrology.  This house speaks to our daily rituals and routines, which ultimately effect our health and wellness.  It’s truly remarkable where a small action enacted daily can lead us for better or worse.

    

   “The impact created by change in your habits is similar to the effect of shifting the route of an airplane by just a few degrees. Imagine you are flying from Los Angeles to New York City. If a pilot leaving from L.A.X. adjusts the heading just 3.5 degrees south, you will land in Washington, D.C., instead of New York. Such a small change is barely noticeable at takeoff - the nose of the airplane just moves a few feet - but when magnified across the entire United States, you end up hundreds of miles apart. Similarly, a slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a very distant destination.” - James Clear • Atomic Habit

   The Great Work : Change your mind; Change your life.

    

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   Libra • 6 of Wands | Reversed

   Elemental Ruler - Fire

   Astrological Correspondence • Jupiter in Leo

    

   Libra, you are a sign with the ruling planet of Venus.  This planet is astrology dances in the realms of the heart.  The tenderness that is awakened through love, softness, and intimacy. That being said, I’m feeling the need for appreciation directed towards yourself.  Bear witness to your virtues and stand in celebration the way you would for those close to your heart.  Today you get your flowers, from yourself.  You deserve your love and attention just as much as those that you bless with your care.  True success, in my option, is less about attainment and more about honoring the depths of the spirit and soul.

    

   The Great Work : Honor yourself with Grace.

    

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   Scorpio • 7 of Wands 

   Elemental Ruler - Fire

   Astrological Correspondence • Mars in Leo

    

   Boundaries is the theme of this month and standing in our, “NO.”  As a fellow Scorpio, this archetype continues to be a profoundly maturing influence in the unfolding of my life story.  May we Bid Adieu to people in our lives that function from power over tactics, as they are disempowered at their very core.  True power never seeks to harm; that is a calculated maneuver of an unchecked Ego.  

    

   The Hermetic Order of Golden Dawn is an occult society that draws heavily on Hermeticism and the Kabbalah.  They assigned all of the astrological correspondences within the 78 cards of the tarot along with the titles.  They titled this card, “The Lord of Courage,” accompanied by the correspondence of Mars in Leo.  Courage is a mental muscle that is built through practice.  When we take small, incremental steps out of our comfort zone and take action despite feeling afraid - Courage is born.

    

   The Great Work : Stand in your power.

    

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   Sagittarius • Hierophant | Reversed

   Astrological Correspondence • Taurus 

    

   In the tarot, every card has an astrological rulership, which is represented by astrological signs, planets, or astrological transits.  The correspondence of this card is actually Taurus.  Pulling the card in reverse is revealing a need to uproot something, most likely a belief.  A call to action to turn something on its head.  As a fixed Earth sign, Taurus is known to be a creature of comfort and very at home with grounding into things.  The shadow of that can breed a stagnancy of sorts by holding onto something outdated because it is comfortable and familiar.  

    

   “A stubborn mind seeks to remain unchanged.” - Unknown

    

   The Great Work : Free your mind.

    

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   Capricorn • Chariot

   Astrological Correspondence • Cancer 

    

   The message here is to walk the middle path.  The astrological ruler of this card is Cancer, which is opposite your sign, Capricorn, at 180 degrees across the zodiac wheel.  Capricorn rules the 10th house in Astrology of Vocation, Achievements & Accolades.  In contrast, Cancer rules the 4th house of the hearth, family, home, emotions and lineage.  The magic is balancing the Yang, the active masculine force, with the Yin, the receptive feminine nature, within oneself.  These energetic attunements are present in all bodies, regardless of gender as expressed by the imprint of the celestial forces. 

    

   The Great Work : Seek progress through the union of opposites.  Embrace receptivity as much as you rely on logic.

    

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   Aquarius • 6 of Pentacles

   Elemental Ruler - Earth

   Astrological Correspondence • Moon in Taurus

    

   In Astrology, Aquarius rules the 11th house of the Zodiac.  This is the sector of community, networks, and humanitarian pursuits.  This pairs nicely with the 6 of Pentacles being a card of generosity and philanthropy.  This is an invitation to give solely for the act of giving.  Give from a place of no expectation, no reward, and no return.  You may want to even sweeten the deal by being anonymous. 

    

   The Great Work : Be a conduit for miracles.

    

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   Pisces • Ovum | The Cosmic EGG

   Elemental Ruler - Earth, Air, Fire & Water

   Astrological Correspondence • Earth

    

   The Cosmic Egg, Ovum Philosophicum, refers to the principal vessel in Alchemy where transmutation occurs.  The Great Work, Magnum Opus, is the spiritual pursuit of greatness as achieved by transforming the base metal of the ego into the Gold of the Soul.  

    

   Our first home begins inside the Womb of Creation.  The amniotic sac is a defining feature of amniotes, which are reptiles, birds, and mammals.  This fluid filled “egg” provides a safe, aquatic, environment for the embryo to develop on Earth.  This sac is an evolved version of the shelled egg and develops around day 7 or 8 after fertilization.  

    

   There is a long held myth that the fastest sperm is the sole champion that implants within the ovum, however science has proved the egg is equally part of the fertilization process.  It releases chemical signals that guide and attract the sperm toward it.  Essentially, this egg summons the sperm.  It’s a magnetic force.  The message here being of unity and oneness.  Honoring all aspects within and without as the great creator of the universe.  When we marry the virtues of the masculine force with the feminine principle, magic is literally born.  This manifestation is living proof that reverberates through each and every single one of us.  It is our origin story and this creative process is ever present with each and every breath we take.

    

   The Great Work : Contemplate this expression of Quintessence. Paradoxically, this 5th essence is the divine identity of all living things.  Everything is ONE and emerges from a single, unified source.

    

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   Tarot Cards from Alchemia Auri Tarot

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   Geoxena's Art Blog

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   Time to make art

   I have two art projects I need to work on.  They are entries for art contests and I often wait til the last possible day to start work on an entry before the submission deadline.  It's not just because I've had limited time to work on them due to my efforts to schedule things to do or events to attend in order to meet people and socialize.  It's also because I am such a procrastinator!  Well, now I have all the time in the world to work on them since I fractured my ankle two days ago and am going nowhere for a while!  Hopefully I'll make the most of staying home with my foot in a walking cast.  I could probably go out with it on - after all, that's what it is meant for - but I will wait until I feel more secure about that.  In the meantime, I will make art while my ankle heals!

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   Tarot for self-development and shadow work

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   Let’s Borrow the Magician’s Tools to Do Some Magic

   The Magician teaches us to do actual magic—specifically, how to sharpen our manifestation skills by unlocking the subconscious. If you look at the Magician’s table, he has four tools. I like to map these directly to Carl Jung’s four psychological functions, which align beautifully with the tarot suits:

   • Sensation (Pentacles): Gathering raw data through our physical senses (what we can see, touch, hear, taste, and smell).

   • Intuition (Wands): Perceiving cosmic insights, gut feelings, and potential futures without needing logical proof.

   • Thinking (Swords): Analyzing, organizing, and structurally categorizing that information.

   • Feeling (Cups): Assigning personal, ethical, or subjective value to things—deciding what they are actually worth to you.

   Putting the Tools to Work: A 3-Step Ritual

   Here is how we can intentionally lay these elements out on our own "table" during a practice:

   1. Sensation (Pentacles): Prep your space! Light incense, put on music, or chant to get your physical senses fully engaged.

   2. Thinking & Feeling (Swords & Cups): Hold your goal in mind while acknowledging that you currently lack it. Blending thought and emotion is the secret sauce of energy transmutation—the ultimate magical technique.

   3. Intuition (Wands): Shift your thinking to a state of absolute completion, acting as if the goal is already yours.

   The Secret Backdoor to the Subconscious

   Jung noticed that most of us lean heavily on one dominant function, use two as sidekicks, and leave one completely in the dark. This weakest one is known as your Inferior Function.

   Because it sits squarely in your blind spot, it is deeply embedded in your unconscious. That means your weakest function is actually your personal backdoor to the subconscious mind. Integrating it is the real key to unlocking authentic magic.

   Easy Daily Exercises to Strengthen Your Functions

   You don't need a fancy altar to practice this; you can do it on the fly!

   • Alchemize Everyday Stress: Got yelled at by your boss? Don't waste that energy! Sit in your car or a quiet corner and use that frustration to fuel a completely different manifestation (like a new car). To anchor yourself, engage your senses internally: visualize a peaceful river, hear the birds, or replay the taste and smell of your morning coffee.

   • The Senses Check-In: While walking or working, take a moment to notice everything you can physically see, hear, feel, taste, and smell. Then, close your eyes and recreate those exact sensations internally in your mind's eye.

   How do you see these four functions playing out on your own Magician’s table? Which suit or Jungian function do you think is your "inferior function" or blind spot when trying to pull things down from the astral into the physical?

   

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