Listening for the Ancestors' Whispers
Intuitive messages to help you navigate August 2025
Hello again, friends!
It’s taken me a lot longer than I care to admit to complete this tarotscope but that fits right into the Overall Theme for this month. (Let us also give thanks for Mercury stationing direct! Oh, hallelu!)
Collective Focus
Knight of Pentacles
Most people point out that of the four knights in the tarot, the Knight of Pentacles is the slowest. True, and I like to note that this knight’s attention to detail, intentional care, and being in tune with their body makes them one of the most trustworthy knights! Leaning in to this energy is advised for everyone this month.
Knights make progress, no matter the pace. This month requires us to recalibrate and attune to the pace that honors our capacity AND leads us to our next best step. It asks that we get curious about nature and how we respond to it. What does nature ask of us now? How can you take measured steps forward? What practices can you deepen to promote physical and financial health this month? Can you reduce your 10-step plan to 3-steps? Can you find the wins in the movement rather than when you reach the destination? What if SLOW growth is the point? How might that change how you engage at work, in relationships, etc? Be slow to overcommit. Be quick to checking in with your desires, your spirit, and your wallet before making decisions this month.
Keep your eye on the prize and walk in that direction.
One of my favorite passages from Ritual by Malidoma Some says:
“Why do they [people in the west] have to run to something that is not running away from them?” And so the elder sees those in constant motion (going places, doing things, making noise) a moving away from something that they do not want to look at or moving away from something others do not want them to look at. When you slow down, you begin to discover that there is silent awareness of what it is that you do not want to look at: the anger of nature within each of us, the anger of the gods, the anger of the ancestors or the spirit world.
This month offers the medicine of slowing your roll. Check yourself ‘fore you wreck yourself. Slow down so you don’t miss the whispers of the ancestors or the shouting within your own body.
Guidance for August
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
5 of Pentacles + Queen of Pentacles
You may be feeling like you’re rubbing pennies together to make something happen. Perhaps feeling like you’ve been abandoned or down on your luck. But it’s apparent that a change is coming in for you. You’re going from feeling depleted and uninspired to feeling cared for and elevated. Some of you may deal with periods of sickness or pain, but there’s some relief in store. (Disclaimer: I don’t divine on health issues or offer medical advice. Consult your doctor and any other appropriate professionals for that. I simply read the energy in the cards)
Because we have the Queen of Pentacles here, this is a time for you to nurture yourself, your gifts, and whatever you do for money or comfort. If you’ve been spending a lot of money and not really seeing a return, that will turn around BUT you need to find ways to make your money work for you. (Think Magician energy here) There seems to be a call for you to take a chance or take a risk when it comes to your business and money matters. Very much doing something different if you want different results because you have abundance available to you. Know I’m not JUST talking money here. For many folks, your abundance is tied to your relationships and connections. The question is, are you going to do what's necessary for you to receive it? Spirit is saying you are worrying about nothing. What’s occupying your mental space right now? How can you create more room, tapping into the spaciousness of the Queen of Pentacles where opportunities abound?
You’re moving from a “winter” season into “spring.” There’s something buzzing around with your family, too. News or announcements. This could also be a call to spend time with your loved ones. Hosting get togethers and kickbacks, or accepting invitations to socialize, could be the emotional and spiritual boost you need.
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
The Empress + Page of Wands
You’re birthing! This is the month to nurture what you've been visioning, working on, and trying to build. Hear me. Nurture… not think about it really hard. Really invest in cultivating, helping what you’re focused on grow and thrive. You might find that it's helpful for you to pursue new trainings and classes and new opportunities to sustain what you are bringing into fruition.
Lean more into your aesthetics (even if it’s not really your thing… Venusian energy is working over time this month). Glamour and glamour magick may be helpful in boosting or elevating your work. You’ll be looking into changing up your style, wardrobe, and your hair. Some of you may even be shifting into a social media rebrand. You’re stepping forward and showing yourself in a new light and it'll draw more people to you. The outer glow is a reflection of your inner clarity.
There's a need for you to take on a leadership role this month. Some of you are attracting students, mentees, clients, followers, supporters, and admirers. These will be people looking to you to guide them toward new paths of possibility.
Spirit is saying that you'll receive good advice from a wise person, but you will also be that wise person advising others. You also have a small warning of unsettled times that require you to plan ahead. Don’t be alarmed. I don’t see calamity or sudden collapse. But this is the time for you to get some plans in motion for the future. So, like I said, really building out who it is you want be. The spirits say that you have opportunities waiting for you. So this is the time for you to really hone in and focus on that. If you need it, take a mental break or take some time to travel and really bask in the essence of the Empress, the One who Attracts with Ease.
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
The Fool + The Devil
There's gonna be lots of temptations to do things the way you have done them before, but forget what they said—everything tried ain’t true. Spirit doesn’t want you to fall for the okey-doke. Don't fall for it. You are supposed to take a leap of faith in a new direction and not stay where it's comfortable or resort to old patterns or even old connections. They're not going to be helpful for you at this time. A new thing is here.
Utilize new tools and new learnings you’ve been gleaning all this time. Put those things into actual practice. Resist putting your energy into fortifying places that you have left. Imagine you’ve left a home and even after many years it’s still abandoned and now overgrown, unkempt, dirty, and dank. Going back now and putting all your beautiful belongings inside this house that has no electricity, no plumbing, no good light coming in wouldn’t be wise. This place isn’t fit for you now. Take your good things, your good gifts, your good time and energy to a place that is suitable for you.
Take the leap.
Take the leap.
Take the leap.
Really commit to yourself and trust that you have all the tools necessary and you’ve done the healing that will make this next adventure everything you hoped it would be. You got this, but you will be tested and tempted. There's gonna be opportunities for you to backtrack, and you are gonna have to fight that at every turn. Keep moving forward even if you have to adjust your pace.
Do not return to the old. There could be a problem coming; it looks like there's gonna be people expecting you to be where you were when they last encountered you. Do not lower your standards.
Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Five of Pentacles + the Ace of Cups
My earth signs, y'all are indulging a little too much. Take tight reins on your coins this month. Now what's cool is we see you definitely making some changes when it comes to your finances.
You're trying to figure out how to make the funds stretch and Spirit is saying they’re gonna teach you how to make it stretch. Tapping in with your Ancestors to make things move is the key! This Ace of Cups is Spirit coming in and providing sustenance and love as though giving you double for your trouble, so to speak.
Don’t force. Flow!
And so all the places where you have given your energy, time, and money but it left you feeling like What was this all for? The Spirits are gonna show you what it's all for by giving you a healthy dose of invigoration, spiritual and emotional rejuvenation. You’re reconnecting with the love that informs and inspires your desires and wishes.
There’s a message here about wrongs being righted for you. You’re really going deep into the core of what you want for yourself and your life. Let the start be slow… let it be thorough. This time when you get into motion, you’ll feel the support of your spirit team at your back, helping you flow with spiritual love.
Spirit is saying it's time to act. Stop sitting around, stop waiting on more information. It's time for you to get going because you're actually entering into a period of plenty in abundance (remember, that’s not only about money). As you read this, a change for the better is on the way.
Seek out information that will help you because the blessings coming your way are the direct result of your effort and discipline. Even though I see some challenges as you continue growing, you will overcome them. This is why it’s time to get into action because gaining and maintaining momentum is how you’ll scale this mountain and come out on the other side. Victorious.
If this post stirred you, I invite you to join me for the Former Church Girl Support Circles on August 15th & September 12th. This will be a guided conversation about your lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs inside of but especially after leaving the church.
This is for Black MaGes who have left the church but still feel like pieces of the church haven’t left them. Come and share, be seen, and supported.
If you’re wondering what to expect, watch this short video where I answer the question:
How will space be held for still tender, fresh wounds from violence in the church?
I’m Jeida, a spiritual empowerment coach who helps MaGes Sever the Savior. Enjoying the content and want to dive in more?
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Virgo, here, saying, Mmmhmmm, Sister.