Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

If you’ve been following along here for a while, then you probably know that the Tarot Card of the Day is not some random pull here. When you line them up, one after the other, they tell a story. Today’s 3 of Swords falls in line after a 3 of Cups and a Wheel of Fortune; Monday’s leadup to the New Moon in Libra brought with it some form of celebration. Tuesday’s Wheel of Fortune brings just that, a twist of fate, a change of luck, and a turn of the Wheel.

Today, the 3 of Swords, while I like seeing it come out before the 3 of Cups, represents a form of separation, if you will. This so-called separation is basically a release. If you Google 3 of Swords cards, you will typically see three swords piercing a heart, parting clouds and rain. Things are changing now, this is…

If you subscribe to my lengthy, in-depth, Tarot Guidances available on Patreon and in my Facebook Members Only Area, then you know I have mentioned there would be a turning point at the New Moon in Libra, which has occurred yesterday/today, depending upon your time zone.Yes, my friends, the Wheel is finally ready to turn, and the karma bus is rolling on through, however, you might not realize the outcome for a couple of months.

This is a card of fate, destiny, and even good luck. The question here would be in the karma. Here in the USA, the two main lotteries are both worth a great deal of money and garnering extra attention. Feeling lucky? Change is in the air, just like the season itself as it unfolds. With Mars officially at full speed since yesterday, the Wheel of Fortune is here today to indicate that motion is finally…

Celebrations are in order! First up, we have Mars, our planet of action and energy, which has been off balance since it first entered its shadow phase back on May 12. The of course, there was Mars retrograde from June 26 through August 27. Are you hearing that ding, ding, ding, in your head when these dates are mentioned? Well, today, Mars finally leaves shadow and gives you the green light to energetically tackle some of your ongoing projects. You may wish to check to see where Mars in Aquarius and the current Venus retrograde in Scorpio may affect you, so as to know how to apply yourself.

Second, but not least, your calendar will either show the New Moon in Libra as today or tomorrow, nevertheless, New Moon blessings to all! New Moons are always a cause for celebration, as we set forth our intentions for that which we…

At this New Moon in Libra, there will be some sort of turning point, and the directions it will be sending you to are parts unknown. Set a course for adventure; do you dare risk it all for that which would be emotionally fulfilling to you? This is a karmic evolution if you will, and by the time of the time of the Full Moon in Taurus, your passions will be stoked, and you will finally feel you can make a choice.

This is always a special New Moon, and it has you defending what you believe in as well as what is rightfully yours. As Jupiter in Scorpio is winding down, you are being asked to review what it is you want, what you are willing to leave behind to get it, and what you hope to create. It would appear that, for the moment, even if your mind…

Let’s talk about the Moon today, shall we. First of all, today the Moon is in Virgo, making it a great time to do all things organizational, and perhaps clean out a closet, or two. Second, the Moon will be void-of-course for most of you for the majority of the day, before it makes its entrance into Libra. A void-of-course Moon is when the Moon has had its last major aspect to a planet, such as a conjunction, or opposition. During this void-of-course, I tend to take on a Mercury retrograde attitude. It is not a good time for important communications, nor should you begin anything new. Third, the Moon is in its Balsamic phase, which pairs nicely with the void-of-course, and the fact that it is Sunday. It is a good time to just chill; fill your day with relaxing activities, including meditation, as the Moon continues to wane…

Welcome to Venus retrograde in Scorpio; expect the extreme around love, money, and beauty. As soon as I saw today’s card, I heard “cheers and jeers”, “applause and boos”. There are definitely two extremes to this vibe today, and this is only the beginning, not the end, of the story.

Today you will see, or experience, that boost in confidence, riding high on success, one’s fifteen minutes of fame, praise for a job well done, etc. However, on the flip side of the coin, there is this feeling of what can only be termed as a fall from grace, and someone is definitely falling off their high horse. Expect the vast protests and counterprotests to continue, no matter which way things are going. Venus is all about the Divine Feminine, and it is entirely possible to see an uprising of women. So, remember, no matter what you see happening today…

Don’t forget to listen to my Weekly Tarot Guidance! This week, Mars leaves shadow, shortly before the New Moon in Libra. Mercury will be moving into Scorpio, and there will be no shortage of truths or secrets. The plot thickens… You can listen on Patreon or Facebook Members Only.

Retro-what?

When a planet stations retrograde it enters a part of its orbit where it appears to be moving backwards from Earth’s perspective. Even though the planet is not actually moving backwards, astrologically, this phase translates to a period of “backwards” or unusual behavior by the planet, and a time of introspection, and review for many of us.

While most are somewhat familiar with or at least have heard about the inconveniences of Mercury retrograde, the retrograde cycles of other planets – like Venus – are less commonly talked about. Part of the reason for this may be due to the fact that Mercury stations retrograde pretty frequently: about 3 weeks, 3-4 times a year, whereas Venus only stations retrograde every 19 months for about 6 weeks. In comparison to the retrograde cycles of all the planets, Venus spends the least amount of time retrograde. Because of the infrequency of…