Priestess of the Wildwoods Tarot & Oracle

08/24/2026

Which Crystal Is Calling Your Soul Today? 🔮✨

Sometimes the universe speaks through the stones. Whether you are navigating a difficult crossroads, seeking a spark of creativity, or simply needing a moment of deep peace, there is a frequency waiting to meet you where you are.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and see which of these stones resonates with your spirit right now:

* 💖 Rose Quartz: You are in a season of the heart. You need compassion—especially for yourself. Let this stone remind you that you are enough, exactly as you are.
* 💜 Amethyst: Your nervous system is asking for a break. You need calm and clarity to help you move from "fight or flight" into a state of restorative peace.
* ❤️ Ruby: You are the Keeper of Vitality. You are firing up your inner engine and grounding your power. Like a record-keeper, you are tapping into ancient strength to protect your energy and manifest your will.
* 💛 Citrine: You are the Sun! You are entering a phase of growth and manifestation. Lean into your power, stay positive, and watch the doors open for you.
* 🤍 Selenite: You are the Moonbeam. You need a high-vibration "liquid light" to wash away stagnant energy and find mental clarity.
* 🌌 Labradorite: You are the Mystic. The veil is thin for you right now. Trust your "gut feelings" and synchronicities—you are being guided by something powerful.

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Caption & Call to Action

i’ve been feeling very much like Ruby lately—tapping into that deep, ancient strength and protecting my energy while i navigate some heavy crossroads. there is so much power in standing your ground and remembering who you are.

i want to hear from you:
Which crystal resonates with your vibe today? Does the description match what you’re walking through right now?

Drop your crystal emoji in the comments below! 👇🌿



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08/12/2026

🌑🔥 THE LEO NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE — AUGUST 12, 2026 🔥🌑

Tonight, we stand beneath a sky that feels anything but ordinary.

Today brought us a New Moon at 20° Leo — and a powerful Total Solar Eclipse. 🌞🌑

While the eclipse crossed the skies of Europe, with totality visible in parts of Iceland and northern Spain, its symbolism reaches far beyond the path of the Moon's shadow.

This is a reset.

A closing of one chapter.
A clearing of old energy.
A reminder that the life you're stepping into may require you to release the version of yourself who was created simply to survive the life you were leaving behind.

♌️ LEO asks:
✨ What makes your heart burn with life?
✨ Where have you dimmed yourself to make others comfortable?
✨ What part of yourself have you hidden?
✨ What are you ready to create?
✨ Who are you when you stop asking for permission to be yourself?

But there is another layer here.

This eclipse falls close to the South Node, making this New Moon less about desperately manifesting more and more about recognizing what has already served its purpose.

Sometimes the manifestation is the release.

The identity you have outgrown.
The need for approval.
The fear of being seen.
The relationship with your own worth.
The story you've told yourself about what you are capable of becoming.

🔥 Leo says: BE SEEN.
🌑 The New Moon says: BEGIN AGAIN.
☀️ The Eclipse says: LET THE OLD LIGHT GO OUT SO A NEW ONE CAN EMERGE.

And because this eclipse is part of the larger Leo–Aquarius eclipse story, we're being asked to find a new balance between individual expression and collective belonging.

You don't have to disappear into the crowd to belong.

You don't have to become smaller to be loved.

And you don't have to remain the person you were simply because others became accustomed to her.

🌿 Tonight is a beautiful time to sit quietly with yourself.

You don't have to force anything.

You don't have to have every answer.

Instead, ask:

What am I ready to release?

What part of me is asking to be born?

What would I create if I stopped being afraid of being seen?

What does my soul actually want — beneath everyone else's expectations?

Let the darkness of the New Moon hold what you are ready to surrender.

Let Leo remind you of your fire.

And when the light returns...

may you recognize yourself in it. 🦁✨

🌑🔥 Happy New Moon, Wild Ones.

May this eclipse clear the path for the version of you that has been waiting to emerge.

What are you releasing tonight? And what are you calling back to yourself? 🌿

— The Priestess of the Wildwoods Tarot & Oracle 🔮🌲

08/08/2026

Here's a reading layout you can do for yourself or use for others if you like 😊

🌞🦁🌿 THE LIONS GATE PORTAL READING 🌿🦁🌞
8 Cards for the 8:8 Gateway

The Lion stands at the threshold.

The Sun illuminates what has been hidden.

The Wildwoods call you inward.

For this Lions Gate Portal, I invite you to sit with your cards and ask:

What is this gateway awakening within me?

Draw 8 cards, one for each position:

🦁 1. THE LION — My Courage
What am I being called to face bravely?

🌞 2. THE SUN — My Illumination
What truth is being brought into the light?

🌿 3. THE ROOTS — What I Must Release
What old pattern, belief, attachment, or cycle is ready to be surrendered?

🔥 4. THE FLAME — My Inner Power
What strength within me is ready to awaken?

🦋 5. THE THRESHOLD — What Is Changing
What transformation am I currently moving through?

♾️ 6. THE CYCLE — What Is Completing
What chapter is coming to an end so something new can begin?

🌻 7. THE HARVEST — What I Am Calling In
What energy, opportunity, lesson, or blessing am I ready to receive?

🌙 8. THE PRIESTESS — The Message I Need to Hear
What does my intuition want me to know right now?

Close your eyes before turning over your cards.

Take a breath.

And ask:

“What does my soul want me to understand at this threshold?”

Then reveal your cards one by one.

Don't rush to look up every meaning.

Notice the first thing you feel.

The image that catches your eye.

The memory that surfaces.

The word that suddenly comes to mind.

✨ That is part of your reading, too.

The cards do not dictate your path.

They offer a mirror.

And sometimes the message we need most is the one we already knew—but weren't quite ready to hear.

🦁🌞♾️ LIONS GATE AFFIRMATION ♾️🌞🦁

“I release what has completed its purpose.
I reclaim my power.
I trust the wisdom within me.
I step through the threshold with courage.
I welcome what is aligned with my path.
I am ready to receive.”

🌿 If you do this reading, share one card from your spread below.

What did the Wildwoods reveal to you? 🔮🌲✨

08/08/2026

🌞🦁✨ THE LIONS GATE PORTAL IS OPEN ✨🦁🌞
August 8 • 8:8 • A Gateway of Alignment

The Wildwoods are whispering…

Today, the Sun stands in Leo, Sirius rises into prominence, and the number 8 echoes through the day—a symbol of infinity, cycles, power, abundance, and the eternal dance between endings and beginnings.

The Lions Gate Portal is often viewed as a powerful energetic gateway for releasing what has run its course and stepping more consciously toward the life your soul is calling you into.

But the Priestess knows something important:

🌿 You do not have to force the door open.

Some doors are opened through surrender.

Some through courage.

Some through finally choosing yourself.

And some simply reveal that they were never locked at all.

🦁 The Lion asks:
Where have you been playing small when your spirit is asking you to be bold?

🌞 The Sun asks:
What truth are you finally ready to see clearly?

♾️ The number 8 asks:
What cycle are you ready to complete—and what are you ready to begin?

Tonight, find a quiet place.

Light a candle if you feel called.
Sit beneath the sky.
Place your feet upon the earth.
Take several slow breaths.

Then speak your intention:

“I release what no longer walks beside me.
I reclaim the parts of myself I have abandoned.
I step forward with courage, clarity, and trust.
I welcome what is aligned with my highest path.
I do not chase what is not meant for me.
I trust what is.”

🌿✨ And then listen.

Not for a booming answer.

Not necessarily for a sign.

Listen for the quiet knowing beneath all the noise.

Your intuition has been speaking.

Perhaps this portal isn't about becoming someone new.

Perhaps it is about remembering who you have always been.

🦁🌞♾️

What are you releasing through this Lions Gate?
And what are you calling back to yourself?

Leave it below, Priestesses. 🌿👇✨

May the Sun illuminate your path.
May the Lion awaken your courage.
May the Wildwoods remind you that you were never lost.

Walk boldly. Trust deeply. Listen inward.

🌿✨ The Priestess of the Wildwoods Tarot & Oracle ✨🌿

08/03/2026

🌿 A Quick Note from the Priestess

Hey everyone,

I wanted to check in and let you know I'm still here. Life has been heavy lately — I've been navigating some serious health challenges and caring for my dad through his own. It's been a lot, and I've had to step back from a lot of things to focus on what matters most.

But I haven't gone anywhere.

My Ko-fi shop is still open — the Beginner's Guide to Crystals eBook is available for download here 👉https://ko-fi.com/priestessofthewildwoods/shop
and I'm still offering tarot readings by commission. If you've been waiting for the right moment to grab a copy or book a session, now's the time ✨

I'm also working on a new eBook this week — this one will include a section on cleansing and charging your crystals, something I realized the first guide didn't cover. I'm excited to share it with you soon.

Thank you for your patience and your support. It means more than you know.

Bright blessings,
Maryann 🌙
🕯 Priestess of the Wildwoods

✨ Tarot readings & crystal guides from Priestess of the Wildwoods. Shop digital downloads & support my work at ko-fi.com/priestessofthewildwoods

06/16/2026

☘️ The Celtic Knot ☘️

The Celtic Knot is famous for its endless weaving lines with no clear beginning or end.

This beautiful symbol represents:

♾️ Eternity
💞 Connection
🌳 The cycles of nature
✨ The interconnectedness of all life

Celtic artists and spiritual traditions used these intricate patterns to express the belief that everything is connected through an eternal thread.

The endless design reminds us that every action, relationship, and experience becomes part of a larger sacred tapestry.

Nothing exists in isolation.

✨ What connection in your life are you most grateful for today?

06/15/2026

🌀 The Spiral 🌀

Long before written language, humans carved spirals into stone monuments and sacred sites.

The Spiral symbolizes:

🌱 Personal growth
🔮 Spiritual evolution
🌙 Life cycles
✨ The journey inward and outward

Unlike a circle that repeats endlessly, the Spiral expands as it moves, representing the soul's continual learning and transformation.

Many Pagans view the Spiral as a symbol of spiritual awakening and the ever-unfolding path of wisdom.

The journey may circle familiar lessons, but each time we return, we do so with greater understanding.

✨ Where in your life are you currently growing?

06/14/2026

🔱 The Triskele 🔱

The Triskele, also called the Triple Spiral, is one of the oldest Celtic symbols known to history.

Its three spiraling arms are often interpreted as representing:

🌎 Land
🌊 Sea
☁️ Sky

or

✨ Mind
💜 Body
🌙 Spirit

The number three held sacred significance throughout many Celtic traditions and appears repeatedly in their myths and symbolism.

The Triskele represents movement, progress, evolution, and the balance of life's interconnected forces.

It reminds us that growth comes through continual motion and change.

✨ What three things bring balance to your life?

06/13/2026

🌳 The Tree of Life 🌳

The Tree of Life appears in countless cultures and spiritual traditions around the world.

Its roots reach deep into the Earth while its branches stretch toward the heavens, symbolizing the connection between:

🌎 Earth
🌌 Spirit
💫 All living beings

The Tree represents wisdom, growth, ancestry, strength, and the interconnected web of existence.

For many Pagans, it serves as a reminder that we are never truly separate from nature, our ancestors, or the divine.

Like a tree, we grow strongest when our roots are firmly planted.

✨ What helps keep you grounded in your spiritual path?