Card Of The Month (OCTOBER): STRENGTH

Art by Pamela Colman Smith

STRENGTH

Major Arcana VIII

Element: Fire

Astrology: Sun in Leo

Keywords: Courage, confronting fears, restraint, grace under fire

Two months in a row of Major Arcanas indicate these are transformative months indeed. Which is no surprise this time of year, as we slip into the darker months and the veil becomes thinner between the spiritual and earthly realms. Though we are approaching Scorpio, many planets are already spending time in Scorpio— the sign of darkness, depth, death, sexuality, transformation, and rebirth.

It is certainly encouraging to see the Strength card then, as we embark on this new month that is sure to draw us into the depths of our emotions and healing journeys. With the season of Autumn comes a season of reflection, where we see only a few months left in the calendar year and begin to look back on all that we accomplished and endured. The Strength card confronts us with a candid look at how we are showing up in the world, and whether there is anything interfering with our courage and confidence.

Sometimes it requires taking a good hard look in the mirror and simply facing facts. What has been working, and what hasn’t. What has been brewing in your heart, but is still left unspoken? The month of October is a time for checking the corners of our closets and peeking under the bed, so to speak. It’s about facing things that we’ve been avoiding because they are uncomfortable. What has been swept under the rug that is now ready for some air? That is exactly what the Strength card is coming for. Strength encourages us to find our voice. She gently coaxes us to tap into our inner lion and roar.