The full moon, which is the peak phase of the lunar cycle, symbolizes an outpour of energy and celebration for the wins that we have achieved so far. It is an ideal time also to reflect on the direction we want to pursue for the rest of this cycle. The spread that I did for this reading is different from the ones that I have done in the past. For this one, it is a six-card spread that complements with the full moon phase. 🌕✨

The first card represents what is being illuminated in my life right now. I got the Nine of Pentacles. Pentacles symbolize the tools and resources we possess, such as money, time, and connections. For this card, I see a confident woman surrounded by pentacles. The full moon phase and its energy seem to convey a message that I already have all the resources that I need at this moment. This actually aligns with some of my recent readings, making me realize that hey, there a lot of good stuff that are within my reach right now, and all I have to do is go and get 'em and use them for their purpose.

The second card I got is The Chariot, which represents what I am ready to release. This card highlights the habits, emotions, or situations that no longer serve me. This card always represented freedom and my thirst of adventure for greener pastures in places faraway. This actually compliments the first card. Why go to other places when all you need are already here in front of you? 😉I think I need more time to reflect on this message.😅

The third card represents what I have manifested. This card reflects the results of my efforts and what I have brought into reality. And the card is the Six of Pentacles. Just with the imagery, I immediately thought of the fact that I'm providing now the kind of life that I wanted for our pet cats -- being kittens for life! Having our female cats spayed really played a huge role. I'm always so happy to see them livin' the life! 😻Reflecting further in terms of the pentacles suit, well I manifested a lot of material things that I only dreamed of before 🎹📘🎮. And I am very thankful because of that.

The fourth card is: what truth do I need to acknowledge? This card highlights an important insight or truth that requires my attention. And I got the Ace of Wands. Wands represent skill and passion. This card is telling me that I must recognize that it is up to me; I am in control of my destiny (in a way? 😀). I have to recognize the truth that making a decision or taking action truly impacts how things flow in my life. This aligns with a lesson I learned today in an online course I took this afternoon regarding the concept of internal and external locus of control. To cultivate a growth mindset, one should possess an internal locus of control. 

The fifth card represents the energy I should embrace. and I got the Knight of Swords. I am a knight, and I possess the skills that I need to go on. I am holding one sword, which means I should approach tasks one at a time. I should avoid overthinking and concentrate on just the task at hand, pouring all my energy into it until it is completed. This card is reminding me to do things one step at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed and burned out (which tends to happen to me 😅). Breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable parts will help. Before I know it, I will be able to finish everything I need to accomplish. This is the energy I need to embrace. Lezzgo! ❤️‍🔥

The sixth card represents the next steps in my journey, and for this spread I got The Tower. I feel like the card is sending me this message that I just have to continue with pursuing my goals. "It is better to be a soldier in a garden than a gardener in a war." I can't remember where I read this quote but the message really struck a chord in me. I always had it in my mind, which also became the driving force for me to work harder.

I drew a seventh card to provide additional insight on how I can move forward, and I got the Ten of Swords. This card may be warning me not to burn out and to pace myself. I have a tendency to overexert myself and to overload my to-do list for the day, even knowing that I may not have the energy to complete everything. 😅 I often expect a lot from myself, and this card serves as a precaution to avoid that, allowing me to preserve my mental health. This is a reminder that, as much as I want to motivate myself to accomplish many things and improve, I must prioritize my mental health. I need to learn how to pace my tasks and always leave room to breathe to avoid shutting down and experiencing burnout. This is a very valuable reminder, and I will strive to do this. 🙏

TLDR; I need to recognize that there are many things within my reach that are useful, so I don't really need to go anywhere. I have already accomplished many things over the years, and a lot of what I once dreamed of is now a reality. I must acknowledge that I have control on how things flow in my life. There is power in the decisions I make regarding how my life unfolds. I just need to pace myself, take things one step at a time, and continue moving in the direction of self-improvement while keeping my eyes on the goal. ✨

Happy full moon in Gemini! 🌕