The Buck Moon
Hello Artistic Souls!
It’s time for Full Moon Tarot and here’s a spread for the upcoming Buck Moon on July 3rd.
A recent art journal spread that captures the spirit of this full moon. Journal collage with ink, pigments, and paper ephemera, 2023.
Creativity Unleashed
A Tarot Spread for July’s Buck Moon
As the Buck Moon swells in the night sky, we are reminded of the abundant life all around us. If you’ve ever been hiking and stumbled upon a majestic buck at the top of a hill or in a forest clearing, you’ve seen how this animal will pause with graceful stillness as it observes its surroundings. Often referred to as the Buck Moon, July’s full moon is likewise a time for us to pause and look closely at our life. As artists we can get so focused on the details, it’s important to step back and take in the whole canvas, and see what we're truly creating. With this theme in mind, I've crafted a unique 6-card tarot spread to guide your artistic journey during this potent lunar phase.
The Canvas (Present Situation)
As the Buck Moon shines, what is the current state of your life's canvas? What signs of growth and abundance can you observe?
The Palette (Challenges or Resources)
Your palette holds the colors of your experiences. What challenges are you facing, or resources are you not fully utilizing in your artistic endeavors?
The Underpainting (Underlying or Past Influences)
Like subtle lines beneath the final piece, this card draws out the past influences that shape your current composition.
The Brushstroke (Near Future, Immediate Next Steps)
The next strokes on your canvas are crucial. This card reveals the immediate steps to take as you add to your life's masterpiece.
The Masterpiece (Potential Outcome, Long-term Future)
The Buck Moon invites us to consider our potential for growth. What might your masterpiece look like if you continue on your current artistic path?
The Exhibition (Guidance, How to Share Your Gifts)
How can you best share your artistic gifts with the world? This card illuminates the ways you can display your creativity to others.
As you reflect on this Buck Moon Tarot spread, I encourage you to think about your artistic journey and how it's interwoven with the abundance symbolized by this moon phase. My Artist's Tarot Journals can support you as you deepen your understanding of each card's nuances and develop an intuitive, personalized relationship with the Tarot, rooted in your unique creativity.
Under the light of the Buck Moon, may your artistry blossom in abundance.
Happy Full Moon!
