> Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
> Moon Sign: Virgo ♍️
> Energy Focus: Refinement, release, and intentional momentum

Today, the universe invites you to reconnect with your inner spark, dear reader.

With the Moon in its waning gibbous phase, the energy is shifting away from peak intensity and toward integration. This is not about pushing forward at full speed, but about refining what has already been lit within you.

The Moon moves through Virgo, asking for discernment, clarity, and grounded attention. Inspiration may arrive quietly today, not as a dramatic breakthrough, but as a steady inner knowing about what wants to grow next.

You may feel the urge to organize, edit, or make sense of a recent idea or emotional surge. Trust this instinct. Virgo energy reminds us that passion becomes powerful when paired with intention.

Yet, beneath this practical focus, the Ace of Wands pulses with creative fire. There is a new beginning stirring, one rooted in desire, vision, and personal truth. You don’t need to act on it immediately. Simply acknowledge it. Tend to it. Let it breathe.

Set an intention today to honor inspiration without forcing outcomes.

Affirm to yourself, “I trust the timing of my creative fire.”

I pulled these cards specifically for you this week, and they speak to inspired beginnings guided by inner wisdom.

Your first card is the Ace of Wands, appearing upright.

This card arrives as a spark of potential. It represents a new idea, a creative urge, or a calling that feels energizing and alive. The Ace of Wands doesn’t demand immediate action; it asks for presence. What excites you right now? What feels like it wants to be born through you? This is the seed moment.

The second card is the Hermit, standing quietly beside the Ace.

This pairing suggests that while inspiration is alive, clarity comes through reflection. The Hermit encourages you to step back, listen inwardly, and give yourself space to understand what this spark truly means. Not every fire needs an audience right away. Some flames grow stronger in solitude.

Together, these cards remind you that inspiration and introspection are not opposites. They are partners. Your next chapter doesn’t require urgency, only honesty.

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

A quiet clarity ritual for inspired focus.

Find a calm space and sit comfortably with minimal distractions.

Place one hand over your heart and one over your lower belly. Take slow, steady breaths. With each inhale, imagine a small flame glowing softly within you. With each exhale, imagine clearing away doubt, noise, or pressure.

After a few breaths, ask yourself silently:

“What wants to grow through me next, if I allow it to unfold naturally?”

Sit with whatever arises, without judgment. You don’t need answers today, only awareness.

Close by saying aloud:

“I honor my inner fire and trust my inner guidance.”

This practice helps align creative energy with grounded wisdom.

✨ Weekly Reflection

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

With love and starlight,

Stella & The Star Tarot Team