Mystic Moon Momma

03/11/2026

While I won’t be able to see it against the backdrop of stars next week, I’ll still know that around 9PM Ohio time, on March 18th, the New Moon in Pisces will rise among us once more — adding its unmistakably magickal undertone to our paths, should we choose to channel its essence.

Pisces is the sign of intuition, dreams, and the unseen currents shaping our inner world, and this lunation opens a doorway into those more liminal layers of consciousness. It'll breathe life into spellwork meant to dissolve old emotional residue and gently urges us to trust the voice within, even when logic can’t quite keep up.

Intentions planted from the soul rather than the mind will harmonize most naturally with its energy as this New Moon invites us to begin again from a place of surrender and imagination — to let our next chapters be guided not by strategy, but by the quiet, shimmering truth that rises when we allow ourselves to drift, feel, and listen.

03/11/2026

New moons don’t always happen during the day(!?) —understanding why changed the way I watch the sky. 🌑✨

So what can that mean for your rituals and intentions.
Read more: https://www.mysticmoonmomma.com/post/you-mean-new-moons-don-t-always-happen-during-the-day

02/25/2026

Astrology is full of less than pleasant placements. Whether a planet is found in debilitation (or being in its fall) because of zodiac assignment or aspecting that is less than ideal.

One such happening is when a square forms between one's natal Sun and Chiron. While squares aren’t inherently negative—they’re the friction that pushes us toward growth—this particular one often marks a soul that encounters painful realizations more than once in a lifetime.

With Chiron as the archetype of the wounded healer—imperfection, vulnerability, and the wisdom born from both—challenging the Sun, the seat of identity and ego, life can feel like a series of trials and reinventions. Repeated brushes with loss or disappointment, when integrated, can cultivate immense compassion and empathy. These individuals understand suffering with rare depth, though often at a significant personal cost.

This aspect frequently traces back to early trauma or circumstances that delay a full, confident emergence into adulthood—whether due to external limitations or internalized doubt. These individuals do eventually find their footing, but typically later in life, and even then, it’s often easier for them to tend to others’ wounds than to face their own.

True healing here requires integrating past experiences, no matter how painful the memories may be. I can attest, it's not an easy feat. This integration for us though becomes the salve for navigating such a challenging aspect. Once embraced, the wisdom and sensitivity we gain through the process can be used to help others through their own healing journeys if we chose to take on the healer archetype.

02/25/2026

Another natal chart watercolor 🪐✨🎨 going out this weekend 🫶🏼

02/25/2026

There’s a common misconception that oppositions in astrology are nothing more than a tug‑of‑war—an endless friction that never resolves. On the surface, that can appear true, but the reality is far more nuanced, especially depending on which planets are involved.

Take Mercury, for example.
When Mercury is in opposition, it doesn’t usually get drowned out by the other planet’s energy. If anything, Mercury becomes sharper, louder, and more activated.

People with Mercury oppositions often describe their mind as if it’s sitting in a debate club, trying to make sense of competing truths being shouted across the room. Growth absolutely happens for them—but it tends to come through tension, contrast, or situations that force negotiation. Their self‑awareness is earned through a mind that’s constantly in dialogue with itself.

It’s common to hear them say things like:
- “I can see both sides.”
- “My mind never shuts off.”
- “I argue with myself a lot.”

If you’re someone who gets defensive quickly, or you find yourself over‑explaining because you’ve often felt misunderstood, I’d bet good money you have a Mercury opposition somewhere in your chart.

This urge to clarify, justify, or challenge assumptions is a signature of the aspect.

I bring all this up because we’re heading into Mercury retrograde for the first time this year. It might be helpful to look at your chart and see what’s sitting across the table from Mercury. Instead of viewing it as a combatant, imagine it as two friends sitting down to hash out why each one believes they’re right. That shift alone can change how you navigate the retrograde entirely.

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02/22/2026

The entrance into the fire horse for this lady has not been pleasant, honestly... I woke up today, though, with a little more optimism and a chance to catch my breath while playing with this "new deck to me."( Not a new deck at all. It's been out for a decade.) .... It has most certainly given me a little bounce in my step.

The idea of having a playing card deck that can also be read as tarot isn't exactly revolutionary at this point. Although, when Caitlin did it almost a decade ago, it kind of was.

I have missed out on this deck for years because while I have been repeatedly drawn to the box itself, when I found out there were only 53 cards I quickly dismissed it— I'm a bit of a tarot snob... A tarot deck of 78 cards is the standard and decks with less are typically simply nice oracles. ... The only other deck that I have given a pass to this instance was The Psychic Tarot but it clearly does call itself an oracle deck....

The other day, for some reason, I decided to give it a fair chance, read the description, and understood that she incorporated the 22 major Arcana into the illustrations of the cards. So, nearly half the deck serves dual purposes — for example, the Four of Spades also represents the Death card, the Ten of Spades stands for Judgment, and the Two of Cups also embodies Temperance... Leaving it up to the cartomancer which of those energies might actually be coming through.

Many of these associations work well together though as the pairings are in some way connected in their energy, purpose, and vibe. The only thing 'missing' from this deck seems to be Pages then. But I don't really think that's entirely true, because the Jacks embody both Page and Knight — that young, naive court energy that later gets upgraded by Kings and Queens. One of the best illustrations of this is where you look at the Jack and Queen of Spades, showing, even without it being explicitly stated in the guidebook, a young Joan of Arc versus the mature Joan of Arc.

This deck will quickly be incorporated into a Mystic Mondays, and there will be a special posting in Cartomancy Corner on the blog so I can tell you all the reasons I adore this deck!

Stay tuned 😊🙌

02/20/2026

I turn to tarot often. In my times of peace, in my times of joy — but never has it been more important than in my times of sadness. When I'm wary and hope seems fleeting. The 78 are there to offer scaffolding to a heart broken by oh so many things.

02/16/2026

02/10/2026

Sometimes we all need to be held down a little during the process ✨🫶🏼✨

02/08/2026

Pisces is famously ruled by Neptune, but the two fishes that symbolize this sign actually trace their origins back to a myth involving Venus and Cupid.

According to the story, Venus—the goddess of love and beauty—and her son Cupid were walking along the Euphrates River when Typhon, a monstrous being with a hundred dragon heads, blazing eyes, and a voice that hissed and roared, suddenly appeared. Terrified and unable to escape, Venus called out to her father, Jupiter. In an instant, Jupiter transformed both her and Cupid into fish, allowing them to leap into the river and flee to safety.

Another version tells a gentler tale: two courageous fish sprang from the river to rescue Venus and Cupid, carrying them on their backs through the rushing water until they reached safety. As a reward for their bravery, Minerva placed the pair of fish among the stars, where they became the constellation Pisces.

As for which version I believe—it's the latter. That story highlights one creature stepping in to help another, and if there’s anything Pisces is known for, it’s their deep, instinctive empathy.

02/08/2026

This is the kind of support I'm looking for ☺️😆✨🪐🙌🏻

02/07/2026

Full Moons & New Moons — They’re not just celestial events, they’re personal spotlights. 🌕✨

“Working With The Various Luminations Of Our Moon In Transit: Why It Is Important.” Learn how tracking which lunation, falling in which house, of your transit chart can guide release, growth, and where to focus your energy each month.

Read more: https://wix.to/OflT1Eg

Understanding where each Full Moon and New Moon lands in your chart throughout the year is essential as it's these lunations which act like cosmic spotlights. They highlight the areas of life that are primed for release, gratitude, growth, or renewal. Knowing which house each lunation will activate....