Hyperallergic’s tarotscope series uniquely blends tarot with astrology, offering readings for the collective audience and individual astrological signs, aligned with their elemental groupings. Curated by AX Mina, a contributor to Hyperallergic and producer of the podcast Five and Nine, these tarotscopes focus on the arts and creativity, coinciding with seasonal changes at solstices and equinoxes.
In earlier times, the winter solstice marked a profound darkness, but today, it often passes unnoticed due to artificial lighting. In San Francisco, recent power outages affecting over 10,000 people served as a reminder of our reliance on these systems. As the solstice brought rain, I found myself unexpectedly delayed on a train, observing the dimmed city lights and the striking winter night sky, where Orion and the Winter Triangle were particularly prominent.
This season’s tarotscope, utilizing the Mixed Signals Tarot by artist M Eilo on the Moonlight platform, was drawn during the Winter Solstice, in the 12th month of the Hermit Year and nearing the end of the Snake Year. Using Moonlight’s Thaw spread, the reading first explores why many feel frozen, then identifies the initial signs of thawing, and finally offers guidance tailored to your astrological element for navigating the winter period.
The inquiry begins with: What should we remember in the year’s twilight? As the world slows, the earth’s steady orbit reminds us of the impermanence of both darkness and light, each yielding to the other as the planet continues its endless rotation.
For the collective, the reversed Speaker of Wands suggests a current blockage in creative inspiration, reflecting the challenging energy of the Snake Year. The Maker of Cups, representing the first signs of thaw, invites introspection and emotional connection. As the year closes, listen to your heart’s quiet whispers as you prepare for the Year of the Horse.
