The Moon is in Taurus, you can find me resting and releasing

When the Moon is in Taurus, you can find me resting and releasing

For the moon in Taurus, I choose the Empress as our anchor card. This card reminds us that in order to receive, we must prioritize rest and release in the same way that we do action and manifesting. The Empress in the Moon Void Tarot 4th edition depicts a woman sitting in nature, holding a heart with the symbol of Venus, resting and peaceful.

When I pull this card or work with this card as an anchor card, I am reminded to slow down and check in with myself - am I in need of rest? Is there something asking to be released?

I’ve used The Empress as an anchor card in order to grow into a healthier relationship with rest. One thing that this card supported me through was releasing my negative associations with prioritizing rest. Being idle, lazy, or unproductive were all narratives that I let go of as I moved through Taurus moon phases in the past.

There have been several periods where the Empress has guided me through really challenging times: recovering from months of chronic pain, surgery, profound grief, and heartbreak. This card to me is a symbol of all that I am capable of enduring when I prioritize authentic self-care - sleeping well, eating right, moving my body, and feeling my emotions fully.

This card also reminds us of how much we have the capacity to receive. The Moon in Taurus is a great time to call in all that you desire, with its Venus association. When the moon is in Taurus, I spend a lot of time in nature and reconnecting with my body. What does my body need right now? What does my garden need right now? This connection to the nurturing aspect of the Empress feels especially relevant when the moon is in Taurus.

And for those thinking, “Well, Reese, this is all very nice, but feels really inaccessible”, here is a simple tarot spread for when the moon is in Taurus. This spread is intended to support us all in a time where rest is more needed than ever, and there is so, so much that needs to be released.

Card 1: How can I embrace rest?

Card 2: What is ready to be released?

As you shuffle, think about any blocks or shame you have around the concept of rest. As those potentially challenging emotions arise, ask them what they’re trying to teach you. Then, pull your first card face down.

As you shuffle, think about any physical or emotional burdens you’ve been carrying for the last month or year. What feels heavy? Then, pull your second card face down.

Flip each card over and take some time, even just two minutes, to journal about what you see depicted in the cards and what that artwork brings up for you emotionally.

As you look at your cards, notice the relationship between your two cards. Are they direct opposites? Do they have a similar theme?

Often, I will pull things in the release position that I would rather hold on to. For example, let’s say I pulled the 9 of pentacles to be released. Instead of my initial thought, which might be “oh, but I don’t want to release this card’s energy!” I will instead look for the opportunity for something about this card that does feel accessible to leave behind. In my case, with the 9 of pentacles, maybe this is letting go of possessions that represent a past era for me. Nines are often about the end of a cycle, so maybe what can be released are those physical objects that no longer serve me.

After this reading, be sure to find time to rest! Moving through the process of releasing can be very tiring - listen to what your body and heart need!