Okay, so August 2023… Virgo Tarot. Let me tell you, it was a month of digging deep. I remember thinking, “Okay, let’s see what the cards have to say,” not really expecting much. But man, was I wrong.
I started like I always do, with a good cleanse of my space. Burned some sage, opened the windows – the whole shebang. Then I shuffled my deck, a pretty beat-up Rider-Waite that I’ve had for years. Felt like it needed some extra juice this time, you know?
First pull was for the general vibe of the month. Got the… uh… Five of Pentacles. Bummer. I remember thinking, “Great, hardship and feeling left out. Just what I needed.” So I took a deep breath, because tarot ain’t about doom and gloom, it’s about guidance. I decided to dig deeper.
Next, I did a three-card spread: past, present, and future. Past? The Hermit. Made sense. I’d been spending a lot of time in my own head, reflecting. Present? The Tower. Whoa. That’s a big one. Everything crumbling, sudden change, all that jazz. I remember feeling a knot in my stomach. Future? The Star. Okay, a ray of hope! Healing, renewal, all that good stuff.
So, the story the cards were telling was: I’d been in my head, things were about to get shaken up, but there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I wrote everything down in my journal, trying to connect the dots. What was about to crumble? What needed healing?
Turns out, the Tower card was spot on. A project I’d been working on at work totally fell apart. Like, spectacularly. Management changed their minds, funding got pulled, the whole thing went kaput. I was pissed. Felt like all my hard work was for nothing.
But then, I remembered The Star. I took a few days to sulk, sure, but then I started thinking about what I really wanted. This project, deep down, wasn’t something I was passionate about. It was just a job. This “tower moment” actually freed me up to pursue something I really cared about.
I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. Always wanted to do that, but never had the time. And you know what? It was amazing. Stressful, sometimes heartbreaking, but also incredibly rewarding. I felt like I was actually making a difference.
The Five of Pentacles? Yeah, there were times when I felt a little lost and insecure after the project fell through. But the volunteering gave me a sense of purpose and community. I wasn’t alone.
So, the August 2023 Virgo Tarot reading? It was a rollercoaster. But it ultimately pushed me to make positive changes in my life. It reminded me that even when things fall apart, there’s always the potential for something better to emerge. The cards don’t tell you what will happen, they show you potential pathways and encourage you to make conscious choices.
Key takeaways from my experience:
- Don’t freak out when you get a “bad” card. Look at the whole picture.
- Tarot is a tool for self-reflection, not fortune-telling.
- Pay attention to your intuition. What does the card feel like to you?
- And most importantly, trust the process. Even when it’s scary.
It wasn’t always easy. There were definitely days where I questioned everything. But looking back, I’m grateful for the push. August 2023 turned out to be a month of growth and unexpected blessings.
Now, I’m no tarot expert, just someone who’s been dabbling for a while. But I hope my experience helps you on your own journey. Good luck!
