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Dark Moon Pick-A-Pile with Ariadne

 

Greeting yall!  Today is the first day of the Dark Moon’s three-day phase.  September is an important month for me, a month of observation.  What am I observing?  Why the descent of Dionysus, Ariadne, and Persephone into the Underworld.  Last month, during the grape harvest, Dionysus sacrificed Himself so that we may eat His body and drink His blood.  Thus, He’s made His way back down to the Underworld, and has resumed His role as Psychopomp (guide of the dead).

As for Ariadne and Persephone, Their stories are very similar, except that the Minoan Myth Ariadne wasn’t forced to go to the Underworld like the Greek Myth Persephone.  She was a willing Psychopomp.

According to Laura Perry, in the Mediterranean regions, this is a time when Ariadne returns to the surface to aid in growth—wild and domestic growth.  During this time, Dionysus guides His beloved Ariadne from the Underworld to our world.

On my path, Ariadne and Persephone are strongly linked, and I often hyphenate Their names, because some They appear as an individual and other times, as separate entities.  During September especially, as one is leaving the Underworld and the other is returning.  I didn’t really understand that merging until I began my research into Modern Minoan Paganism.  In my past trance work during this time, there’s a point in time when they are one entity, passing each other at the threshold, then splitting to continue their journeys.  Ariadne returns to Life and Persephone returns to Death.

Come March, the journey will begin again, where Ariadne will return to the Underworld and Persephone will return to our world, both caring and supporting the living and the dead.

One can understand why I dedicated a whole month to these two Goddesses journeys.

On the Full Moon, I’ll be focusing on Persephone’s transformation from a Life Goddess to a Death Queen, but for this Dark Moon, I’m focusing on Ariadne’s return.  For today’s card draw, Ariadne has picked the Biddy Tarot.  For today’s Pick-A-Card, She wants to do something a little different.  Instead of one card, She’s showing me a pile of three.  You will pick the pile you’re drawn to.

Ariadne what is your message for the community and friends for this 6-month period?

Close your eyes.  Get centered.  Pay attention to any numbers, letters, or positions that may come to you as this may be your intuition or guides helping you.  Ask for some general guidance from Ariadne regarding the next 6 months.  What are some things you should be working on, looking out for, being aware of, etc?  What could the next 6 months hold for you?

Have you picked your pile yet?

Here's the reveal!


Pile 1: The Hermit, The Magician, 6 of Swords
Over the next 6 months, you’ll be transitioning. Examining and exploring your thoughts, your beliefs, and your ways of doing things. Tossing what doesn’t serve you anymore and nurturing that which does. During this period of introspection, be sure to make time for self-care.


Pile 2: Knight of Cups, 6 of Cups, The Devil
You’ve spent time brainstorming and planning a goal or a dream. Over the next 6 months is the time to give this future life. Draw on your happiness and child-like wonder for inspiration, especially when times are tough, and you’re hit with a blockage. On this journey, you hold the keys to your own cage. Remember that you’re standing in your own way. Perhaps take time to revisit your childhood and things that make you happy, that inspire you, and break through the blockage.


Pile 3: Queen of Swords (Reversed), King of Cups , The Fool
Over the next 6 months, you’ll be embarking on a new journey of growth. Know that you are in control of your thoughts and actions. You are in control of how you react to certain situation and people. Do not blame others, especially for your emotions, for outbursts, for anger, or tears. When times get tough, and they will, take time to self-care, to find your spark in the darkness and breathe new life and will power into it. Once you find your strength, you can create great changes in your life.

 Did the cards resonate with you?  Would you like to talk about it?  You can comment below!  Or perhaps you'd like to talk more with the Gods, Spirits, or the Dead?  If the latter, book with metoday! 

Speaking of the Dark Moon, if you’re free on Tuesday, 8pm EST, why not grab your broomstick and come ZOOM with Evermoving We Rise, as Nikki Kirby honors the Dark Moon Goddess and throws some bones for the attendees?  You can check out that event right here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/818312405490580


Thank you for your support!
- Hearth Foxlynx 

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Resources:
- The Lost Goddesses of Early Greece by Charlene Spretnak
- The Minoan Sacre Year: A Modern Pagan Calendar by Laura Perry - http://witchesandpagans.com/the-minoan-sacred-year-a-modern-pagan-calendar.html
- The Mysteries: The Cycle of Being by Laura Perry - http://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-paths-blogs/the-minoan-path/the-mysteries-the-cycle-of-being.html
- Theoi: Persephone - https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Persephone.html





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