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✨ Tarot Energy | June 26, 2025 ✨

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come with trumpets or signs from the sky. Sometimes it’s quiet—soft as breath, steady as a pulse. Today’s energy is just like that. Not dramatic. Not showy. Just a gentle nudge back to your center.

You may feel pulled between doing what’s expected and honoring what’s true. The cards invite you to listen inward. What feels honest? What feels performative? You don’t have to fix it all today. But you can choose the version of yourself that feels most aligned—even if no one else sees it yet.

This is a good day for:

🌿 pulling a clarifying card before a hard conversation

🌿 journaling about what authenticity means to you now

🌿 stepping back from roles you’ve outgrown

Let the noise fall away. Listen for the quiet yes in your gut. That’s the way forward.

🫧 Return to Center: A Quiet Clarity Spread 🫧

Card 1 — What noise is clouding my intuition?

What external pressure, fear, or expectation is making it hard to hear myself clearly?

Card 2 — What truth is quietly waiting to be acknowledged?

The whisper underneath the noise. The thing I know but maybe haven’t said out loud yet.

Card 3 — How can I honor my own clarity today?

A way to take one small step back toward alignment.

Card 4 — What support am I not noticing?

The unseen help, inner strength, or spiritual nudge that’s here for me if I slow down enough to receive it.

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New Moon in Cancer: Nurturing Our Sacred Intentions

Hello Beautiful Souls,

As we gather under tonight's New Moon in Cancer, I can feel the gentle yet profound energy washing over us like ocean waves returning to shore. There's something deeply maternal about this lunar phase—a cosmic invitation to come home to ourselves and tend to what needs nurturing in our lives.

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The Sacred Waters of Cancer

Cancer, ruled by our beloved Moon herself, carries the essence of:

Deep emotional wisdom and intuitive knowing

Nurturing energy that heals and protects

Home and belonging in all its forms

Ancestral connection and family bonds

The divine feminine in her protective, caring aspect

When the New Moon occurs in Cancer, we're blessed with double Moon energy—a potent time for setting intentions around emotional healing, creating sacred space, and honoring our need for security and belonging.

I've been feeling this energy building for days. Yesterday, while organizing my tarot space, I found myself naturally gravitating toward my most nurturing decks, the ones that feel like warm hugs from old friends. It's as if Cancer's energy was already preparing me to hold space for deeper emotional work.

What This New Moon Is Offering Us

This isn't just any New Moon—it's a cosmic reset button for our emotional landscape. Cancer's influence invites us to:

Release what no longer serves our emotional well-being. That relationship dynamic that leaves you feeling drained? The self-talk that's more critic than cheerleader? This New Moon says it's time to lovingly let go.

Plant seeds in the fertile ground of self-compassion. What would you nurture if you knew it was guaranteed to bloom? Cancer energy reminds us that the most beautiful growth often happens when we tend to ourselves with the same care we give others.

Honor our intuitive wisdom. That gut feeling you've been second-guessing? The dream that keeps returning? Cancer's watery depths are asking you to trust what you know beyond knowing.

A Sacred Tarot Spread for This New Moon

I've created a special 5-card spread to help us navigate this Cancer New Moon energy. Each position corresponds to a different aspect of Cancer's nurturing influence:

Position 1: What this New Moon is bringing me - The gift or opportunity arriving with this lunar cycle

Position 2: My energy during this New Moon - How to align with Cancer's flowing, intuitive nature

Position 3: What I need to open myself to - The emotional or spiritual growth waiting for your attention

Position 4: Something that wants to manifest now - What's ready to be birthed from Cancer's fertile energy

Position 5: How I can best manifest my intentions - Practical guidance for working with this New Moon

When I pulled this spread for myself last night, The Empress appeared in position 4, reminding me that creative projects I've been nurturing are ready to be shared with the world. Sometimes the cards know exactly what we need to hear.

Practical Magic for the Cancer New Moon

Here are some gentle practices to help you work with this lunar energy:

Create Sacred Space: Light a white or silver candle and spend a few moments in quiet reflection. Cancer loves ritual that feels like coming home.

Moon Water Blessing: If possible, place a bowl of water under tonight's New Moon. Use it tomorrow for watering plants, cleansing your tarot cards, or adding to a healing bath.

Intention Setting with Feeling: Rather than just writing down what you want, Cancer asks us to feel into our intentions. How will achieving your goals make you feel emotionally? Let that emotion guide your manifestation.

Ancestral Honoring: Light a candle for those who came before you. Cancer connects us to our roots and the wisdom of our lineage.

Journal Prompts for Deep Reflection

What does "home" mean to me beyond physical space?

How can I mother myself more lovingly?

What family patterns am I ready to heal or transform?

Where in my life do I need more emotional security?

What am I being called to nurture and protect?

The Divine Feminine Awakening

This Cancer New Moon feels especially significant for those of us on a spiritual path. It's asking us to embrace the divine feminine qualities that our culture often undervalues—receptivity, intuition, emotional intelligence, and the power of nurturing creation rather than forcing it.

I've noticed in my own practice that when I work with Cancer energy, my readings become more intuitive, more heart-centered. It's as if the cosmic Mother is whispering directly through the cards, offering the guidance we most need to hear.

Moving Forward with Lunar Wisdom

As we move through the next two weeks until the Full Moon, pay attention to what wants to grow in the emotional and spiritual soil you're tending. Cancer's influence doesn't rush—it nurtures with patience and unconditional love.

The seeds you plant during this New Moon will be watered by your tears of joy, your moments of deep peace, and your growing trust in the wisdom of your own heart.

Divine Connection

I'd love to hear how this New Moon is moving through your life. Are you feeling called to create more nurturing spaces? Healing old emotional wounds? Trusting your intuition more deeply?

Share your experiences in the comments below, or if you try the tarot spread, I'd be honored to hear what messages come through for you. We're all walking this path together, and your insights add to our collective wisdom.

Remember, beautiful soul—you are both the gardener and the garden. Tend to yourself with the same love you would show your most precious seedling.

Until the moon calls us together again,

With lunar love and starlight blessings,

Daisy Mae

P.S. - If you're new to working with New Moon energy, start small and trust your instincts. The Moon doesn't judge—she simply invites us to dance with her rhythms. Your authentic intention is always enough.

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Divine Deck Days

0 The Fool | Taking That Leap of Faith (Cliff Optional)

Hello Divine Beings,

Welcome to our very first Divine Card Diaries entry! Every Tuesday, we'll be diving deep into a different tarot card, exploring not just its traditional meanings but how it speaks to our modern spiritual journeys. And what better place to start than at the very beginning—with The Fool, card 0 of the Major Arcana.

The Sacred Zero: Why The Fool Comes First

There's something beautifully intentional about The Fool being numbered 0. It represents infinite potential, the void from which all creation springs, and that magical moment before we take our first step into the unknown. Zero is both nothing and everything—pure possibility waiting to unfold.

In some traditions, this zero energy is connected to the element of ether—that fifth element that exists in the space between all things. Like that pause between the inhale and exhale, The Fool dwells in the sacred void where anything can be born. It's the breath before the word, the silence before the song, the emptiness that makes the cup useful.

I remember the first time I really saw The Fool in a reading. I was a teenager stuck in a relationship that wasn't good for me—one of those situations where you know deep down you need to walk away, but fear keeps you frozen. When The Fool appeared, I initially felt frustrated. "Great," I thought, "the universe is calling me foolish for staying, for not being brave enough to leave." But as I sat with the card longer, I began to understand its deeper invitation—sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is trust ourselves enough to step into the unknown.

The Symbolism: Every Detail Tells a Story

Let's explore the imagery of The Fool (using the classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck as our reference):

The Young Figure: Represents our eternal beginner's mind, regardless of our chronological age. This is the part of us that remains curious, open, and willing to learn.

The White Rose: Symbolizes purity of intention and the innocence required to embark on any spiritual journey. White represents our connection to divine guidance.

The Small Bag: Contains everything we truly need for our journey—which is often much less than we think we need. It reminds us that we already have what's essential within us.

The Loyal Dog: Our instincts, intuition, and faithful inner guidance. Sometimes it's trying to warn us, sometimes it's encouraging us forward—we must learn to discern the difference.

The Cliff Edge: The threshold between the known and unknown. It's not about recklessly jumping off cliffs, but about being willing to step beyond our comfort zones when spirit calls.

The Mountain Range: The challenges and growth opportunities that await us on our path. They may look daunting from where we stand, but every spiritual journey involves peaks and valleys.

The Sun: Divine protection and illumination lighting our way. We're never truly alone on this path.

The Fool's Divine Messages

Trust Your Inner Knowing

The Fool doesn't have all the answers, and that's exactly the point. This card invites us to trust that we don't need to see the entire staircase to take the first step. Sometimes our greatest growth comes from saying "yes" before we feel ready.

Embrace Beginner's Mind

In Zen Buddhism, there's a concept called "Shoshin" or beginner's mind—approaching life with openness, eagerness, and freedom from preconceptions. The Fool embodies this perfectly. When this card appears, it's often asking: Where in your life have you become too rigid? What would you explore if you approached it with fresh eyes?

Honor Your Authentic Path

The Fool doesn't follow conventional wisdom or well-worn trails. This card celebrates those moments when we choose our authentic path over others' expectations. It's the courage to be uniquely, unapologetically ourselves.

When The Fool Appears in Your Reading

Upright: New beginnings, taking risks, trusting your intuition, embracing spontaneity, spiritual seeking, innocent optimism, stepping into the unknown with faith.

Reversed: Recklessness, ignoring red flags, fear of taking necessary risks, being overly cautious, naivety that needs grounding, resistance to new experiences.

In Different Positions:

Past: A recent leap of faith or new beginning that's influencing your current situation

Present: You're being called to trust and take that next step

Future: A fresh start or new adventure awaits

Advice: Approach the situation with openness and willingness to learn

The Fool in Daily Practice

Morning Intention Setting

Channel The Fool's energy by starting each day asking: "What would I explore today if I approached it with complete openness?"

Creative Projects

When starting something new—whether it's a creative project, relationship, or spiritual practice—invoke The Fool's fearless curiosity.

Decision Making

When facing a choice between the safe, known path and the uncertain but potentially transformative one, consider what The Fool would whisper to your heart.

A Personal Fool Story

Last year, my kids and I were doing our weekly card pull when my youngest drew The Fool. "What does this mean for me, Momma?" he asked. Instead of giving him the traditional interpretation, I asked what she saw in the card.

He shrugged and said, “He looks kinda funny. Like he’s going on an adventure with his dog. Like when we take Penny for walks.”

Out of the mouths of babes. That's The Fool's medicine right there—that excitement for the unknown adventure of being alive.

The Fool's Shadow: When Faith Becomes Folly

Like all cards, The Fool has shadow aspects we must acknowledge. Sometimes our "leap of faith" is actually avoidance of responsibility. Sometimes our "trust in the universe" is really fear of making practical plans. The key is discernment—learning when The Fool's energy serves our highest good and when we need to balance it with other energies.

This Week's Fool Practice

I invite you to carry The Fool's energy with you this week:

Notice where you're playing it too safe

Ask what new beginning is calling to you

Take one small step toward something that excites and slightly scares you

Trust that you have everything you need for the next part of your journey

The Fool's Journey Spread

For this week's practice, I invite you to try this special spread using The Fool as your anchor card. First, pull The Fool from your deck and place it in the center. Then shuffle your remaining cards and pull four more cards around it:

Layout:

Card 1 (Left) - What am I leaving behind? (The past/what needs releasing)

Card 2 (Top) - What guidance does spirit offer? (Divine support on the journey)

Card 3 (Right) - What new beginning awaits? (The adventure ahead)

Card 4 (Bottom) - What leap of faith am I being called to take? (Your next brave step)

The Fool in the center represents you in this moment of potential, surrounded by the energies supporting your journey forward.

Closing Thoughts

The Fool reminds us that every expert was once a beginner, every master was once a disaster, and every spiritual teacher was once a seeker taking their first tentative steps into the unknown. The journey of awakening begins with the courage to admit we don't know it all—and the faith to begin anyway.

As we embark on this weekly journey through the tarot together, we're all Fools in the most beautiful sense. We're choosing to explore, to grow, to trust that the path will unfold beneath our feet.

What new beginning is The Fool whispering to your heart today?

With love and endless possibility,

Daisy Mae

Next Tuesday: We'll explore The Magician - "As Above, So Below: Manifesting Your Divine Will"

Your Turn: I'd love to hear about your relationship with The Fool card. Has it appeared in significant readings for you? How do you work with its energy? Share your Fool stories in the comments below—let's create a beautiful tapestry of shared wisdom and experience.

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🌿 Tarot Message for the Collective | June 22, 2025

Cards Pulled: Two of Cups (Reversed) & Page of Pentacles

Today’s energy is about subtle misalignment, and how we choose to respond to it.

The Two of Cups reversed points to small emotional disconnects. Nothing dramatic, just those little shifts in energy that make you go, “Wait, are we still on the same page?” Maybe a conversation that left you unsettled, or a moment when you felt emotionally exposed and weren’t fully met. It’s not necessarily about conflict. It’s about realignment.

Enter the Page of Pentacles. She’s not here to rush healing or demand answers. She’s here to take a breath, pay attention, and learn. Her message is simple: if something feels off today, start with grounded curiosity. Ask questions. Slow down. Don’t force it, just stay open.

🌱 Collective Reflection

Where am I giving more than I’m receiving and why?

What would it look like to bring steadiness into my relationships today?

Is there a conversation I’ve been avoiding that might benefit from gentle curiosity?

🕯️ Energy Tip for Today

This is a good day for journaling, grounding practices, or gentle check-ins with the people you love. Don’t overthink it. Just notice the subtle shifts and let your next step be small and intentional.

💌 Closing Thought

You don’t need to fix everything today. You just need to notice what feels out of rhythm, and be willing to move with more care. Let it be tender. Let it be slow. That’s still progress.

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Shine Your Light: A Litha Tarot Spread

Hey there,

I’m writing this as the sun hangs high and bright outside my window—the summer solstice, Litha, the longest day of the year. There’s something about this day that always makes me feel like I’m standing at the center of some cosmic spotlight, and honestly? I’m here for it.

Growing up in Louisiana, summer solstice just meant the longest, hottest day of the year. But there was always this particular quality of light that felt different—brighter, more intense. Like the universe was showing off.

The Fire Inside

Litha is all about fire energy. Not just the literal sun blazing overhead, but the fire that burns within us—our passion, our creativity, that spark that makes us who we are. It’s the perfect time to ask: What wants to burn bright in my life right now? What light have I been keeping hidden?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially after everything that came up during Venus retrograde in Aries (if you read that post, you know what I mean). There’s this pattern I keep noticing where I’ll dim my own light to make others comfortable, and Litha energy is having none of it.

A Spread for Your Inner Sun

I created this five-card spread specifically for today’s energy. It’s designed to help you connect with your own inner fire and figure out how to honor that light during this powerful time.

The “Shine Your Light” Spread:

THE FLAME - What is burning brightest in me right now?

THE SUN’S GIFT - Where is abundance flowing toward me?

WHAT FUELS ME - What keeps my fire alive?

WHAT I’M READY TO BURN AWAY- What no longer serves this season of my life?

HOW TO HONOR MY LIGHT - How can I step more fully into my joy, truth, and magic?

When I pulled this for myself last night, I got The Emperor in the “What Fuels Me” position—which made me laugh because it’s the same card that showed up during Venus retrograde, reminding me that structure and boundaries actually give me energy rather than drain it. Funny how the cards keep circling back to the same themes.

The Real Work

The card I’m most interested in is position 4—What I’m Ready to Burn Away. Litha is traditionally a time for fire ceremonies, for literally burning away what no longer serves. The solstice sun has this incredible transformative power, and we can tap into that energy to release whatever is keeping us small.

For me, it’s this old story that my needs don’t matter as much as everyone else’s. That keeping the peace is more important than speaking my truth. Venus retrograde started cracking that open, and now Litha is saying, “Girl, it’s time to let that burn.”

With the Kids

This morning, my kids and I pulled animal cards asking what energy we needed today. My youngest got the wolf, my oldest got the butterfly. We’ll probably spend time outside later and talk about what we want to let go of.

It’s these moments that make this practice feel real instead of just something I read about.

The Invitation

Here’s what Litha is really asking of us: Stop apologizing for your brightness. The sun doesn’t dim itself because someone might find it too much. Your light—your weird, wonderful, perfectly imperfect light—is exactly what the world needs right now.

As you work with this spread, pay attention to any resistance that comes up. Those voices telling you to be smaller, quieter, less vibrant? That’s exactly what needs to go into the fire.

Try this spread and let me know what comes up for you. I love hearing about your experiences with the cards—it’s one of my favorite parts of doing this work.

The world needs your light. Don’t keep it hidden.

With love,

Daisy

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Welcome to Doing Just Divine- A Journey Through Tarot & Magic

Hi, I’m Daisy, and I’m so glad you’re here. 

Tarot has been a part of my life for years, a guiding light through change, growth, and self-discovery. My journey started in high school when my best friend, Scott, said something that hadn’t occurred to me before—“You know, we can just do this ourselves?” That realization changed everything. We headed to Books-A-Million, and I bought my very first deck—a classic Rider-Waite-Smith. From the moment I shuffled those cards, I was hooked. 

I had always been drawn to the metaphysical. Growing up in Louisiana, the supernatural wasn’t just something you saw in movies—it was woven into the culture. I’d see ads for Miss Cleo’s psychic hotline on TV, and when visiting family in New Orleans, I’d pass shops advertising voodoo, palm readings, and spiritual consultations. It all fascinated me, and tarot felt like a natural extension of that curiosity. 

My knowledge of tarot is not just self-taught; I have been fortunate to learn from many gifted readers over the years. From Mother Helen, my local reader, who was the first person to ever read my cards and provided trusted guidance for years before her passing, to the reader my sister and I visited on a New Orleans trip—whose insight was so eerily accurate that we still talk about it today. And to the many other brothers and sisters in the cards who have shared their wisdom with me, I am so thankful for the knowledge and guidance they have provided along my journey. 

Through the years, tarot has been my anchor. It was there when my sister and I moved into our first apartment, helping me navigate friendships that weren’t what they seemed. It has helped me process difficult emotions, work through personal struggles, and find peace in moments of chaos. During major life changes—moving, starting new jobs, becoming a mother—tarot has provided clarity and reassurance. Sometimes, even a single-card pull has helped ground me, offering a reminder, an affirmation, or a shift in perspective when I needed it most. More than just a deck of cards, tarot has been a constant source of reflection and a conversation with the universe, my intuition, and the unseen guides walking with me. 

A few years ago, I lost my original Rider-Waite-Smith deck in a house fire. It was devastating to lose something that had been with me for so long, a deck that had guided me through so many important moments. But in that loss, I also found renewal—new decks have since found their way into my life, each bringing fresh perspectives and energies. While my first deck can never be replaced, its spirit lives on in every reading I do. 

Now, my kids and I pull cards together, turning it into a fun and meaningful practice. We ask questions like, “What animal should we embody this week?” or “Which animal is walking with us right now?” It’s a way for them to connect with nature, energy, and themselves in a playful but insightful way. Sometimes, we do simple feeling check-ins with the cards—finding a card that represents how they feel or what energy they need to carry for the day. Other times, we use the cards to create stories together, blending creativity with intuition. It’s a beautiful way to bond while introducing them to a world of self-reflection and awareness. 

This Tumblr is a space where I’ll share tarot insights, personal reflections, and spiritual musings. Expect deep dives into tarot symbolism, unique spreads, intuitive exercises, and thoughts on how tarot intertwines with everyday life. 

To start things off, here’s a simple Tarot Spread for New Beginnings—whether you’re stepping into a new phase of life or just setting fresh intentions:

Try it out and let me know what comes up for you! 

Thank you for being here—I can’t wait to explore this journey together. 

With gratitude and magic,

Daisy