May 2026
In a time when so much is shifting, communication can feel surprisingly complex. It’s not always about what we want to say—but how we articulate it. This month, I turned to Tarot to explore that question:
How do I express myself clearly and authentically?
I pulled four cards and allowed them to form a pathway—one that moves from grounding, to alignment, to expression, and finally to heart-centered communication.
The Core Message
At its essence, this reading is simple:
Love yourself and your vision
Take time to clarify your thoughts
Speak with confidence and compassion
Stay connected to your body as you communicate
The Cards and Their Guidance
Nine of Earth (Pentacles) — Grounding in Confidence
This card speaks to maturity, satisfaction, and trusting where you are. Communication doesn’t have to be flawless—it evolves.
Practice: Imagine yourself in a well-tended garden. Move slowly and with appreciation.
The World XXI— Alignment with Spirit
The World represents wholeness and integration. It invites you to speak from a place of deep alignment, even while acknowledging your limitations.
Practice: Move freely, even playfully. Let your body guide you toward a sense of openness and connection.
Eight of Fire (Wands) — Letting Energy Flow
This is the spark of expression—fast, intuitive, and alive. But clarity requires a moment of awareness before release.
Practice: Add spontaneity. Change directions. Let movement interrupt your patterns.
Ace of Water (Cups) — Speaking from the Heart
All communication begins here: with openness, care, and presence.
Practice: Hold your hands at your heart. Breathe. Let your words arise from this place.
Here are the card meanings as they appear in Tarot in Motion Handbook
Nine of Earth/Pentacles
Meaning: The Nine of Earth represents joy in the flow. The Nine of Earth signals happiness and satisfaction. It indicates reaching our full potential, being content and confident. It is maturity.
Expressive-movement qualities: Earth with earth
Dance pace: Moderate
Chakra: Earth/root—grounded
Physical focus: Lower abdomen
Astrologic influence: Venus in Virgo provides us an opportunity to slow down and access love relationships.
Intention: Embrace the delight in your life.
Suggested moves and props: Pretend to be in a well-maintained garden, smelling the
flowers with satisfaction.
XXI. The World
To speaking from your heart.
Meaning: The World card represents the ultimate experience. It indicates the place where you most are aligned with Spirit. It is where all our dreams are fulfilled.
Expressive-movement qualities: Ether with earth
Dance pace: Moderate
Chakra: Crown
Physical focus: Knees
Astrologic influence: Saturn energy is orderly, disciplined, and transcending. It helps us work hard and manage others.
Intention: Dance on your limitations.
Suggested moves and props: Dance as if you’ve never danced before. Shake rattles. Rotate an open umbrella. Verbally express your joy.
Eight of Fire/Wands
Meaning: The Eight of Fire indicates moving rapidly with unfocused passion. It is unconscious and fervent. It means releasing energy into action. The Eight of Fire is intuitive and free.
Expressive-movement qualities: Fire with air
Dance pace: Moderate
Chakra: Fire/solar plexus—drive
Physical focus: Thighs
Astrologic influence: Mercury in Sagittarius has the ability to communicate a vision of what is best for all concerned. It also shows a continual search for meaning.
Intention: Be inspired by random spurts of energy.
Suggested moves and props: Dance in zigzag directions, while shaking rattles.
How do I articulate what I mean to say? Eight of Fire/Wands
This is a fine balance of organizing your thoughts and being really creative and sure of yourself. Let the words flow.
Ace of Water/Cups
Meaning: All aces are a new beginning. The Ace of Water indicates a new love, any kind of love—friendly, parental, or romantic. It is a new way of feeling and is the source of anything psychic. This ace suggests flow.
Expressive-movement qualities: Pure water
Dance pace: Slow/still
Chakra: Water/
Physical focus: Chest, pelvis, and feet
Astrologic influence: All water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Intention: Open your heart.
Suggested moves and props: Hold a cup, water bottle, or bowl in both hands up to your heart as an offering.