Hello May, where has time gone? I have taken a little unintentional hiatus (life, am I right?), but I am back, refreshed and more ready than ever! I recently went on the most magical trip to Egypt and Tanzania and it cracked my soul wide open. My perspective has shifted, another veil has been lifted and I see the world with fresh, delicate eyes. Thank you, Africa for your immense beauty. With that said, let’s dive into this month’s readings.

Taurus, 8 of Cups

This month you are going on a journey. It may be literally or metaphorically. What is calling you? What is no longer serving you? Is there something that you may need to walk away from, or take a much needed respite? This card often appears when it is time to pause, release and look to new horizons for inspiration and fulfillment. Find that missing cup and allow yourself to fill it up.

Mantra: I ebb and flow as the changes come. I release what is no longer serving me.

Food— Cucumber: This water rich food will nourish you on a cellular level. It will hydrate you and allow you to tap into the energetic currents of the element water. You will be able to ebb and flow with the changes as they come this month.

Gemini: 7 of Wands Rx

This month is all about rising to the occasion, acting up for the challenge. You may find yourself a new fish in a big pond and with that comes a few learning curves along the way. Do not doubt yourself. You have earned your new found position, you are powerful, you are worthy and you got this. Stand strong in who you are, learn from the challenges and you will rise. '

Mantra: I openly accept all challenges. I am worthy and I stand in my personal power.

Food— Cinnamon: This spice gets your blood circulating and helps with inflammation. It is stimulating and will help get your energy up for the experiences you will face this month.

Cancer: The Moon Rx

This month, trust and believe in what you feel. In the darkness or confusion it is easy to doubt ourselves and our intuition. It is easy to left the fear creep in, but do not let it. Listen to your inner wisdom and allow your inner voice to be heard. The more you practice listening to yourself this month, the more empowered you will be.

Mantra: I am still, I listen, I trust my inner voice

Food— Watermelon: This melon consists of mostly water and contains enzymes that help with predigestion for your body. When eaten, the stomach does not have to go through so much effort to digest this fruit, it is effortless and nourishing for the body. Just like listening to your intuition, it will eventually become easy and effortless. Eat watermelon to help channel this energy.

Leo: 9 of Pentacles

Now is the time to revel in your skills and your power. The efforts of your labor and your talents have taken you far and have been rewarding in the material realm. Now is the time to continue to excel, to continue to learn and quench your thirst for knowledge. You have the ability to further you education this month in whatever opportunities interest you. You can continue to grow abundance through your discipline and driven nature.

Mantra: I excel through the mastery of my personal power

Food— Potatoes: The humble potato is very grounding and abundant. It helps to kill viruses and rid the body and liver of toxic material. When potatoes grow, they grow in a cluster, building and branching off of one another. Use this as an example for you opportunity for growth. Continue to build on your foundation of knowledge to lead you to more transformation and abundance.

Virgo: The Emperor Rx

How can you let yourself expand this month? How can you use the positive, forward moving, masculine energy of the Emperor to achieve your goals? Instead of feeling stifled or overwhelmed by his strong energy, allow yourself to see the vast potential in setting a solid foundation to build a strong lasting presence. He invites you to see the importance in tradition in order to expand into something greater.

Mantra: Expansion comes through a solid foundation

Food— Potatoes: The Potato is also the food for the Emperor this month. Eat the potato to channel a slightly different energy than mentioned above. Eat the potato to root down into the earth, to become extremely grounded, so you can open up to the opportunity to expand.

Libra: Death Rx

Death is a natural part of the process. The Universe is cyclical, we are cyclical beings. Do not be afraid of endings or doors closing. It is an opportunity to surrender, to release, and to go within, so you can come out the other side ready for the new and rebirth. Life is a constant cycle of life/death/rebirth. When we become in tune with the rhythms, just like nature— the seasons and the cycle of the moon, we allow ourselves to open up to extreme transformation. This month, look at the endings in your life, allow them to usher in so you can be reborn into the next phase.

Mantra: I surrender and I let go so I can be reborn

Food— Coconut Water: It is highly nutritious and deeply hydrating. It can balance and restore the body and increase healthy circulation. Drink coconut water to revitalize your body as you surrender and prepare to be birthed into the next phase in your life.

Scorpio: 4 of Cups

This month, do not be fooled or dazzled by opportunities, thoughts, or factors outside of yourself. Focus on what you already have and nurture those aspects. It can be easy to want to look outside ourselves, or see that the grass appears greener somewhere else, but you have three full beautiful cups in front of you. Explore those more deeply and discover how those fulfill you. Revel in how these cups runneth over.

Mantra: I am full. I have what I need

Food— Banana: This fruit is a powerhouse, packed with enzymes, nutrients and makes excellent brain food. Bananas also make you slow down while eating them. You have to pause, peel the skin before eating. This act helps you to become present and really appreciate the fruit you are about to enjoy. Eat bananas to help you appreciate all the beauty in your life.

Sagittarius: 6 of Cups

This month how can you see the beauty and delicate nature in all aspects of life? Try to focus on the simple things and see how joyful that can be. Life does not need to always be overly complicated or over the top to be dazzling. Each day is awe-some if we take notice of the inherent beauty all around. Invoke that child-like wonder this month to really see that magic is all around.

Mantra: I see beauty in everything

Food— Cherries: Nothing is sweeter than a big bowl of cherries. Cherries help to circulate and detox the blood. They are juicy, sweet and delicious, just like life. Eat cherries to remind you of the inherent goodness of life.

Capricorn: Ace of Wands Rx

This month there has been a seed planted and the potential for an opportunity that is filled with passion, excitement and creativity to come your way. This Ace brings an opportunity of igniting your purpose, aligning with your true self, and opening a door to this creative realm. This is not something that can be forced or pressured, but rather allow yourself to explore the opportunities in a lighthearted way. Take the time to plant this seed, water it and watch what will grow over time.

Mantra: I nourish the seeds that have been planted

Food— Asparagus: This vegetable begins as a tiny seedling and a shoot that eventually begins to grow as a tiny tree. It is harvested at just the right time, before it is too large, but just right for us to eat. Follow suit of the asparagus, nourish the seedlings and harvest when the time is just right. Not too early, and not too late.

Aquarius: Queen of Swords Rx

Where in your life do you need to focus on boundaries this Month? The Queen of Swords is all about swift and direct communication. She urges you to create strong boundaries when needed, but done in a soft and compassionate way. She takes no bullshit, but also does no harm. If you have trouble with boundaries, this month begin practicing— channel the soft, yet mighty energy of the Queen.

Mantra: I create clear boundaries with soft, but powerful communication

Food— Raspberries: This fruit helps the body to detoxify and helps to greatly reduce inflammation. They are tart, but sweet and help to balance the body’s system. The Queen, like raspberries are balanced, tart and sweet. Eat this fruit this month to channel her energy.

Pisces: The Devil Rx

One of the greatest transformations in the deck, the Devil reversed. This month you are overcoming your “chains” (mental, emotional, physical etc) that bind you. You have done the work, looked deep within and cut yourself free. Bravo! Continue allowing this transformation to unfold, let go what no longer serves you and grow and create expansion. It can be easy to be trapped in our stuff, but to go through it and come out the other side transformed is truly a feat. Now is the time to vibrate on a higher plane and open up to this new lighter energy.

Mantra: I break free from what is no longer serving me

Food—Citrus: Citrus fruits are like liquid sunshine. This is what I imagine the Devil Rx to feel and taste like— pure liquid gold. The warm sun on your face, the tangy and sweet citrus in your water, on your food, or as a juice. Eat citrus this month to remind you and help you tap into your full potential as well as to allow you to shine in all your glory.

Aries: 4 of Wands Rx

What are you afraid of? What are you worried that will not come together? This month, have faith in the Universe and allow yourself to celebrate the elements in your life that have come together to build something beautiful. Celebrate all you have, celebrate all you have been through, celebrate this month as a merging of all aspects in your life. Take this month to revel in the unions you have created. Life is meant to be joyous and wonderful, so sit back, have a little faith and join in on the celebration.

Mantra: I celebrate the unions I have created in my life

Food— Grapes: Grapes grow as clusters on a vine. They merge and create a union to continue to support one another as they grow. Not to mention, they are amazing for cleansing your liver and help with digestive issues. Eat grapes to aid in finding connection and joy.