🌙 This Week's Cosmic Climate

> Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
> Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏️
> Energy Focus: Transformative and intuitive

🔮 Featured Card: The Emperor

Cosmic Weather Guidance

This week, the universe has a specific message for you, dear reader.

As you navigate through the waning crescent moon in Scorpio, you may find yourself drawn to deep introspection. This moon phase encourages you to let go of what no longer serves you, making room for transformation. Your emotions and intuition are heightened, guiding you towards inner clarity.

With the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all in Scorpio, the energy around you is intensely transformative. The Sun conjunct Moon and Mercury signals a time of powerful inner alignment, where your thoughts and feelings are in sync, pushing you towards meaningful change. You may find yourself confronting hidden truths and making decisions that reflect your deepest desires.

The Sun trine Jupiter in Cancer and Saturn in Pisces add a layer of optimism and structure to your journey. This week, you're supported in expanding your horizons while maintaining a solid foundation. Trust your instincts when it comes to making long-term plans or embarking on new ventures.

Your intuition is your greatest ally.

As Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio, communication may be challenging, but it's also an opportunity for reflection. Take this time to reconsider your words and actions, ensuring they align with your true path. This is your time to embrace the transformative energy and trust the process of your personal evolution.

Affirmation for the week: I embrace transformation and trust my inner wisdom to guide me towards my highest good.

Your Cards This Week

I pulled these cards specifically for you this week: The Emperor and The Empress.

Your first card, the Emperor, reveals a need for structure and authority in your life. This is a time to take charge, establish order, and lead with confidence. Whether it's in your personal life or career, you are encouraged to step into a leadership role and make decisions that reflect your inner strength.

The second card, the Empress, shows the importance of nurturing and creativity. This card complements The Emperor, suggesting a balance between authority and compassion. You are reminded to care for yourself and others, fostering growth and abundance in your life. Embrace your nurturing side and allow your creative energies to flow freely.

Your final guidance is to find harmony between these two energies. The Emperor and the Empress together signify a powerful partnership, whether within yourself or with others.

This week, focus on integrating structure with nurturing and leadership with creativity. By doing so, you'll create a solid foundation for future growth and success.

Weekly Spiritual Practice

Based on this week's energy, I recommend this practice for you:

A grounding and transformation ritual. 

Choose a moment when you feel ready to connect deeply with your inner self, perhaps during the evening when the world is quiet.

You will need a quiet space, a candle, and a journal. Begin by lighting the candle and taking a few deep breaths to center yourself. Reflect on the areas of your life where you seek transformation. Write down any thoughts or emotions that arise, focusing on what you wish to release and what you want to cultivate.

Next, visualize the Emperor's energy surrounding you, providing structure and strength. Then, invite the Empress's energy to nurture and support your transformation. Hold both energies in your heart, feeling the balance and harmony they bring.

Close the ritual by affirming your intention for the week: "I embrace transformation and trust my inner wisdom to guide me towards my highest good." Blow out the candle, knowing that you are supported in your journey.

This practice will help you ground yourself amidst change, fostering a sense of stability and nurturing as you navigate this transformative week. Remember, you are capable of creating a powerful balance between structure and creativity, leading you towards your highest potential.

✨ Weekly Reflection

Take a moment this week to connect with the energy of the Emperor. Let this card guide your journey and illuminate your path forward.

With love and starlight,

Stella & The Star Tarot Team