Anna Louise May (Maya) 2023
October 2022 Musings...
31st October 2022…Welcome back to my cosy corner of
the internet. Here, I select a tarot deck each week from
my extensive collection to elucidate the ethers, and scry
the shifting celestial tides on behalf of the collective.
These readings are not aimed at any particular person;
and you are meant to them at the time their guidance is
most relevant to you; so please take only what
resonates with you, and leave the rest behind. My
musings are intended to inspire, uplift and guide you on
your healing journey.
I’ve chosen the Pre-Raphaelite Tarot for our medium
today. This is a Rider-Waite style deck with the
traditional symbolism & characters reflected in the style
of Pre-Raphaelite art & featuring some familiar faces for
those familiar with the style! The vibrant colours &
romantic scenes are captivating & reflect the archetypes
perfectly. I’m sure they will be a powerful translator of
the numinous for us today. So, sit back, relax your
shoulders, take a sip of chamomile tea, exhale deeply,
and let’s explore…
The dominant energetic influence we can tap into over
the coming week for the purpose of progressing the
spiritual journey & pursuing the path to wholeness is
reflected in the 7 of Swords. This card has quite a
reputation for heralding the unexpected. People don’t
like the unexpected so it tends to be interpreted as
potentially challenging. However, the surrounding cards
indicate that this week, it’s the inner “sacred rebel” that
seeks to come to fore! Things can only change for the
better when you embrace change! And this week, it’s
those moments where you break with tradition or
subvert your own routines that reveal opportunities for
growth. Make sure you keep yourself well grounded with
nourishing food & time in nature. Giving yourself the
time & space to process change allows change to feel
less daunting & more exciting!
The second card identifies the potential opposition we
may face in pursuit of the promises of the first card. And
this week this comes in the form of the Knight of
Pentacles. This is in no way a negative card, but in this
position, we’re looking at the shadow-aspect of the
archetype. The Knight of Pentacles cautions us to avoid
getting caught up in the red tape we’ve surrounded
ourselves in. If you tend to plan, then replan for all the
eventualities & get a little too bogged down in the
details, this week, that’s something to keep in check.
The 7 of Swords is about doing things differently – and
the Knight of Pentacles is about not doing things
differently – so you may feel a little ambivalent! But a
change is as good as a rest – and making changes this
week will progress your healing path.
And now we turn to the daily cards for the week-ahead.
These cards depict & define the archetypal energetic
influences we can harness to optimise our personal
power & increase our inspiration in the coming days.
Monday 31st October 2022…2 of Pentacles…Focus on the
task at hand & be methodical in your approach to today.
Rushing or multi-tasking makes way for mistakes &
misery. Slow down & pay attention to the fine print. The
Universe reminds you that magick is found in the space
between things & that magnificence multiplies in the
margins of your life. Affirm: ”Step by step I progress the
path to prosperity”
Tuesday 1st November 2022…9 of Pentacles…Comfort &
copious opulence is in the offing today. This energy
surrounds you like a magickal mantle of lushness, luxury
& love. The Universe reminds you that every day is a
special occasion. Being alive is a blessing worthy of
celebration. So enjoy that cake, dance like no-one’s
watching & shine like the star you are! Affirm: “My life is
supernova of soulfulness”
Wednesday 2nd November 2022…King of Swords…Your
words shape your reality. Harsh words have unintended
consequences so consider your communication today.
The Universe reminds you that you are the co-creator of
your life & your intentions determine the definition of
your day. Intend brilliance, beauty & blessings & allow
the life of your dreams to begin. Affirm: “I align myself
with new opportunities to shine”
Thursday 3rd November 2022…Ace of Swords…Your
mind is your most powerful tool for healing! Open
yourself to inspirational input from the invisible realms
by spending time in meditation. The Universe reminds
you that the words “Magick” and “Imagination” have the
same root. Gain greater magickal manifestations in your
life by writing down your hopes, goals & gratitude list
today. Affirm: “Brilliance abounds & blessings surround
me”
Friday 4th November 2022…Knight of Swords…Today’s
the day for massive progress in pursuit of your wildest
ambitions! Make the most of your flow state by taking
action on your to-do list. Channel your energy into
imagining how well things could go. The Universe
reminds you that he who dares, wins. Dare to dream!
Dare to deviate! Dare to defy your own expectations!
Affirm: “Beauty & joy envelop & elevate me”
Saturday 5th November 2022…The Hierophant…Today,
be open to guidance from experienced friends & experts
as essential support is being offered to you. Ancient
wisdom becomes new opportunity when thoughtfully
applied to your life. Feel the supportive presence of
ancestral power during your spiritual practice. The
Universe reminds you that aligning with tradition can
help you to pursue progressive paths. Affirm: “I am
guided & protected by light-centric forces”
Sunday 6th November 2022…3 of Cups…Celebrate the
little things by dancing your happy dance with passion &
panache today. Recognise the richness of your life to
replenish & refresh your spirit. Express appreciation for
the abundance & blessings that fill your world. The
Universe reminds you that a positive attitude takes you
halfway to happiness! Affirm: “Always & in all ways, I
prosper”
24th October 2022…Welcome back to my
cosy corner of the internet. Here, I select a
tarot deck each week from my extensive
collection to elucidate the ethers, and scry
the shifting celestial tides on behalf of the
collective. These readings are not aimed at
any particular person; and you are meant to
them at the time their guidance is most
relevant to you; so please take only what
resonates with you, and leave the rest
behind. My musings are intended to inspire,
uplift and guide you on your healing journey.
I’ve chosen the Ceccoli Tarot for our medium
today. This is my all-time favourite soul-
deck! It’s beautiful, sweet & dark all at the
same time. The deck isn’t true to the original
Rider-Waite system because it’s created from
pre-existing artwork – but somehow, that
just makes it more interesting for me to
work with! I’m sure they will be a powerful
translator of the numinous for us today. So,
sit back, relax your shoulders, take a sip of
chamomile tea, exhale deeply, and let’s
explore…
The dominant energetic influence we can tap
into over the coming week for the purpose of
progressing the spiritual journey & pursuing
the path to wholeness is reflected in the 10
of Cups. This card reminds us to lean into
the emotionally supportive relationships we
have this week. If you’re feeling
apprehensive or stressed, talking it out with
a friend or spending time with loved ones will
bring you healing & happiness. Our
connection with loved ones is energetic &
sharing energy can increase the flow of life-
force, bring healing & restore equilibrium.
Spending time in nature can replenish your
energy & help you to find grounding.
The second card identifies the potential
opposition we may face in pursuit of the
promises of the first card. And this week the
good news is that no impediments or
energetic incursions are anticipated! Rather,
the presence of the Empress in this position
indicates opportunities for growth & potent
manifestations of prosperity in the offing.
The Empress has a familial & ancestral
energy that reminds us that we are never
alone & unsupported. Beings of light & love
surround us at all times because the
connections formed through love & kinship
are eternal. Remember you are loved.
And now we turn to the daily cards for the
week-ahead. These cards depict & define the
archetypal energetic influences we can
harness to optimise our personal power &
increase our inspiration in the coming days.
Monday 24th October 2022…6 of
Pentacles…Centre your soul on compassion &
share your light with those around you. Align
with your generous spirit to manifest
mountains of prosperity & plenty that pave
your path. Your passion project is the life of
your dreams! The Universe reminds you that
doing what you love is the road to success.
Affirm: “Always & in all ways, I prosper”
Tuesday 25th October 2022…The Hanged
Man…Step outside of the rituals & routines of
your regular life. Take the time to relax your
mind with energy healing or meditation. Turn
anxiety-inducing thought patterns on their
head by interrupting them with intentional
silence. The Universe reminds you that when
you change the way you look at things, the
things you look at change. Affirm: “I am
open to new ways of being”
Wednesday 26th October 2022…2 of
Pentacles…Work hard so you can play hard!
Everything is lined up for success today. If
multi-tasking is your modus operandi, switch
up your routine by focusing on one thing at a
time. Giving your full attention to each task
manifests magick! The Universe reminds you
to keep your eyes on the prize & your heart
high. Affirm: “Abundance abounds &
surrounds me”
Thursday 27th October 2022…8 of
Cups…Release emotional attachments that
connect you with the past & hold you back.
Exciting & expansive opportunities exist
beyond your beliefs. Forgive the past.
Forgive yourself. The future is coming into
focus. The Universe reminds you that life is
like riding a bicycle: to keep your balance,
you must keep moving. Affirm: “Balance
brings blessings & brilliance to bear”
Friday 28th October 2022…The Star…Look
up! Celestial bodies & energetic tides are
aligned in your favour. Nothing’s stopping
you from making a soul-felt wish today.
Fortune favours the free & fabulous, so
choose to shine like the star you are.
Expressing your inner magick makes a
magickal life. The Universe reminds you that
nothing can dim the light that shines from
within. Affirm: “My light is the light of
limitless love”
Saturday 29th October 2022…Knight of
Pentacles…Slow down & seek soul-
nourishment in opulent & opportune self-care
rituals. The most powerful healing is the
healing you give to yourself. Soothe your
frayed edges by showing yourself kindness &
patience today. The Universe reminds you
that you can’t pour from an empty cup, so
take care of yourself first. Affirm: “I embrace
& embody the wholeness of my soul”
Sunday 30th October 2022…6 of
Wands…Give yourself a round of applause!
Your hard work & devotion to development
sets you apart from your peers. Your success
is admirable & admired. Don’t hold yourself
back to fit in with people who hold
themselves back. The Universe reminds you
that being all you can be is the true
expression of your sacred spiritual self.
Affirm: “Effortless excellence is my way of
life”
17th October 2022…Welcome back to my
cosy corner of the internet. Here, I select a
tarot deck each week from my extensive
collection to elucidate the ethers, and scry
the shifting celestial tides on behalf of the
collective. These readings are not aimed at
any particular person; and you are meant to
them at the time their guidance is most
relevant to you; so please take only what
resonates with you, and leave the rest
behind. My musings are intended to inspire,
uplift and guide you on your healing journey.
I’ve chosen the Guardian of the Night Tarot
for our medium today. This is a newish deck
to my collection & one I’ve been strongly
drawn as the seasonal tides shift. The card
symbolism is nature-centric & these animal-
based cards are rapidly becoming a favourite
for me! I’m sure they will be a powerful
translator of the numinous for us today. So,
sit back, relax your shoulders, take a sip of
chamomile tea, exhale deeply, and let’s
explore…
The dominant energetic influence we can tap
into over the coming week for the purpose of
progressing the spiritual journey & pursuing
the path to wholeness is reflected in the 2 of
Pentacles. This card recommends us to focus
on maintaining a healthy balance this week.
“All work & no play makes Jack a dull boy”
reminds us that a lack of balance can
negatively affect us & those around us.
Temper your work ethic with a relaxation
ethic this week to ensure you don’t overdo it!
Set aside time for self-care, soul-nourishing
creative activities, relaxation or meditation.
Unwinding your mind creates space for
better decision making & efficiency in other
tasks. So go with the flow & don’t get too
fixated on any one thing this week!
The second card identifies the potential
opposition we may face in pursuit of the
promises of the first card. And this week this
comes in the form of the Page of Wands. This
is in no way a negative card but in this
position we’re dealing with the shadowed
aspect of the archetype. Taking into account
the guidance of the first card, this card
cautions us against trying to do too many
things at once. Your passion &
impetuousness could tie you up in knots this
week by scattering your attention & energy.
If you focus on too many things this week,
you may end up competing with yourself &
wasting your time. Seek balance & pace
yourself.
And now we turn to the daily cards for the
week-ahead. These cards depict & define the
archetypal energetic influences we can
harness to optimise our personal power &
increase our inspiration in the coming days.
Monday 17th October 2022…8 of
Swords…The apparent limitations you face
today might all be in your mind. Open your
heart to see beyond the boundaries your
thoughts have created. Spend time in
meditation to identify which of your opinions
are masquerading as facts. The Universe
reminds you that your beliefs define your
reality & your destiny. Affirm: “I choose a life
of prospering potential”
Tuesday 18th October 2022…The High
Priestess…Your intuition has important
guidance for your spiritual path. Spend time
in silent meditation to tune in. Bathing rituals
can help you to slow down your thoughts &
relax in order to deeply connect with your
sacred soul. The Universe reminds you that
you are a spiritual being having a human
experience. Affirm: “I honour my intuition as
the voice of my soul”
Wednesday 19th October 2022…7 of
Swords…Whatever you had planned for
today, shelve it! New opportunities for
opulent living are in the offing but you’ll find
them where you least expect. Don’t be
stressed by last minute changes – be blessed
by the divine redirection! The Universe
reminds you that you change is inevitable &
continual: Trust the process! Affirm: “I
pursue the path to wholeness & happiness”
Thursday 20th October 2022…3 of
Wands…Stand back & take a look at the
landscape of your life to identify new paths
to prosperity & progress. Uncharted avenues
for expansion & evolution are open to you.
Direct your energy carefully & maintain your
high ideals. The Universe reminds you that
life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Affirm: “I embrace my limitless light & shine”
Friday 21st October 2022…Judgement…It’s
time to make way for the magick by letting
go of whatever’s been getting in your way.
Outmoded thinking & obsolete connections
may need to be dissolved so that you can
ascend to the next chapter. The Universe
reminds you that growth comes from the
unlearning of old habits. Affirm: “I am reborn
& renewed every day & in every way”
Saturday 22nd October 2022…9 of
Pentacles…Appreciate your abundant life &
recognise your riches! Your life is a reservoir
of peace & plenty. Cultivate optimism,
fortitude & gratitude to ground yourself in
the luxuriousness of life. The Universe
reminds you that where your attention goes,
your energy flows; choose to look on the
bright side to nurture new & prosperous
prospects. Affirm: “Goodness & greatness
suffuse my soul”
Sunday 16th October 2022…Ace of
Pentacles…Sow the seeds for a future of
favourable fortunes. Progress yourself by
learning something new or make a change in
your routine that will support the future you
want to see. What you do for yourself today,
pays dividends in the future. The Universe
reminds that what truly benefits you,
benefits all. Affirm: “I am the co-creator of
my life: I choose abundance”
10th October 2022…Welcome back to my
cosy corner of the internet. Here, I select a
tarot deck each week from my extensive
collection to elucidate the ethers, and scry
the shifting celestial tides on behalf of the
collective. These readings are not aimed at
any particular person; and you are meant to
them at the time their guidance is most
relevant to you; so please take only what
resonates with you, and leave the rest
behind. My musings are intended to inspire,
uplift and guide you on your healing journey.
I’ve chosen the Tarot of Mystical Moments for
our medium today. This deck features
dream-like surrealism with evocative &
colourful symbolism that gives me a lot to
draw from! The images are beautiful but
have enough depth & drama to speak clearly.
I’m sure they will be a powerful translator of
the numinous for us. So, sit back, relax your
shoulders, take a sip of chamomile tea,
exhale deeply, and let’s explore…
The dominant energetic influence we can tap
into over the coming week for the purpose of
progressing the spiritual journey & pursuing
the path to wholeness is reflected in the King
of Pentacles. This card reminds us to tend to
any necessary “home magick” this week.
This could be an effort to cleanse the energy
within your home if there’s been a lot of
stress or upset recently, or it could be a
chance to find your grounding & soothe your
soul by looking after your immediate
environment. Perhaps you need to declutter
the “clutter drawer” or put the summer
clothes back in the top of the wardrobe? Or
simply carve out some time for a mindful
tidy-up. When you’re looking after your
home, you’re looking after yourself &
nurturing your spirit by providing yourself
with a place to breathe, belong & be yourself.
The second card identifies the potential
opposition we may face in pursuit of the
promises of the first card. And this week the
good news is that there’s no opposition
anticipated. The presence of The Chariot in
this position indicates that progress &
positive change is on the horizon for those
who act with determination. By taking action
on your home-magick & channelling your
energy into creating a safe, secure & sacred
environment for yourself, you will be setting
yourself up for further success. When you
move, the Universe moves with you.
And now we turn to the daily cards for the
week-ahead. These cards depict & define the
archetypal energetic influences we can
harness to optimise our personal power &
increase our inspiration in the coming days.
Monday 10th October 2022…The Hermit…
Take a break from negative thinking by
diligently disregarding your inner critic today.
Look for the light within & it will illuminate
the world around you. Spend time in
meditation to slow down your racing mind.
The Universe reminds you that you have
untapped reservoirs of wisdom in your soul.
Affirm: “I am guided by the limitless light
within”
Tuesday 11th October 2022…10 of
Pentacles…Opportunities to optimise
abundance are in the offing. Open yourself to
opulence & pursue the paths of prosperity &
pleasure. Whatever you do today, focus on
all you have to be grateful for to maintain
the momentum of your manifesting magick!
The Universe reminds you that you are loved
& supported by divine forces. Affirm: “My life
is a source of magick & magnificence”
Wednesday 12th October 2022…The
Sun…You’re unstoppable today! Nothing can
diminish your shine when your light comes
from within. Seek out the fun & supercharge
every second of sunshine by adding your
celebration to the mix. Your smile lights up
the lives of those around you! The Universe
reminds you that you are made of the same
stuff as the stars. Affirm: “In light & love my
spirit shines”
Thursday 13th October 2022…7 of
Swords…Embrace originality & surprise
yourself by breaking with convention.
Subvert your plans by allowing the day to
unfold without resistance. Go with the flow &
trust in the goodness & greatness of your
spirit to guide you. The Universe reminds you
that you are amazing & your authenticity is
sacred. Affirm: “I am strong & sure in my
sovereignty”
Friday 14th October 2022…3 of Cups…Your
life is a source of endless enchantment.
Don’t keep your happy dance on standby so
long you forget the choreography! If things
are feeling stale, celebrate the small stuff so
you can practice your happy dance for the
soul-enriching goodness coming up! The
Universe reminds you that your intentions
determine your destiny. Affirm: “I am
grateful for all I have, all I am & all I love”
Saturday 15th October 2022…9 of
Cups…Make a wish because the Universe is
feeling generous today! Open yourself to
optimism & explore your deepest desires by
putting them into words. Half the magick is
made when you make a soulful decision. The
Universe reminds you that all good things
come to those who believe all good things
are possible. Affirm: “Step by step, I dance
towards my dreams”
Sunday 16th October 2022…Knight of
Cups…Your heart sings the song of your soul
& that song is all about love. Recognise the
people in your life that inspire you & realise
that everyone’s contribution to life is sacred
& sublime. The Universe reminds you not to
doubt your divinity because you are a Child
of the Universe. Affirm: “I am beloved &
blessed in every moment”
This concludes our mystical musings for the
week-ahead.
3rd October 2022…Welcome back to my
cosy corner of the internet. Here, I select a
tarot deck each week from my extensive
collection to elucidate the ethers, and scry
the shifting celestial tides on behalf of the
collective. These readings are not aimed at
any particular person; and you are meant to
them at the time their guidance is most
relevant to you; so please take only what
resonates with you, and leave the rest
behind. My musings are intended to inspire,
uplift and guide you on your healing journey.
I’ve chosen the Tarot of Mermaids for our
medium today. This is a Rider-Waite style
deck but with all of the traditional cards
styles in an underwater landscape with
mermaids reflecting the characters. These
are a perfect deck to reach for when working
with Lemurian or water-based energy! So, sit
back, relax your shoulders, take a sip of
chamomile tea, exhale deeply, and let’s
explore…
The dominant energetic influence we can tap
into over the coming week for the purpose of
progressing the spiritual journey & pursuing
the path to wholeness is reflected in the 3 of
Cups. In this position, things couldn’t be
better! Occasions to celebrate & share good
times with friends & family are heading your
way this week. The 3 of Cups points to
success & an increase in happiness & hope.
Maintaining a positive attitude will help you
to recognise the brilliance & blessings around