Pour yourself something warm—maybe a spiced tea, maybe something a little stronger—and let’s sit together for our monthly tarot check-in. These little pauses are a chance to look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where our next steps may carry us.

I like to think of monthly tarot check-ins as a mirror in time. Just as the calendar turns its page, the cards ask us to do the same. To breathe, to reflect, to set down the baggage of yesterday and slip into the season ahead with open eyes. If you develop this as a practice yourself, I encourage you to get a journal solely for tracking these spreads, or tuck them in your planner each month. You’ll be amazed at how much you grow in a month, season, year!

September in the Wheel of Time

September is the month of edges—the hush between the heat of summer and the hush of autumn. The light tilts differently. Shadows grow long. Apples ripen, leaves begin their whispered conversations with the wind, and many traditions mark this shift: Mabon, the Fall Equinox, and of course, the slow march toward harvest festivals. It’s a time of gathering, balancing, and remembering that endings and beginnings are two sides of the same coin.

So let’s see what the cards have to say for our collective September check-in.

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The energy surrounding you now: Knight of Swords, reversed

Ah, my darlings, September’s energy is buzzing—but in reverse, it warns us against charging forward without direction. The reversed Knight of Swords can feel like rushing headlong into a storm without checking the compass. Take this as a reminder: slow your gallop. Your sword is sharp, but clarity comes not from haste, but from intention.

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What to leave behind: 7 of Cups, reversed

Illusions, distractions, daydreams—goodbye. The reversed 7 of Cups asks us to clear away the fog of too many choices. This September, leave behind the glitter that isn’t gold. You already know what truly matters. Trust the narrowing of options as a gift.

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What to stay mindful of: Knight of Pentacles

Here comes our steady knight. Diligence, patience, devotion to the craft. The Knight of Pentacles reminds us that progress is not always glamorous, but it is dependable. Stay mindful of the daily practices, the rituals, the small but steady stones you lay upon your path. They are what will carry you through the season.

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What to explore or invite in: 2 of Cups

Love, partnership, connection. This is not just about romance, though that may sparkle for some—it’s about collaboration, harmony, and shared vision. Explore what it means to truly see another soul and be seen in return. Invite in connection where there was once division. September offers a chance to nourish the bonds that steady us.

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What strengths or gifts to bring to the table: The Devil

Ah, The Devil—often feared, often misunderstood. But here, as your strength, this card reminds us of passion, desire, and the fire that fuels creation. Your gift is your raw, unapologetic energy. Channel it wisely. Harness your hungers rather than let them harness you. This month, let your fierce devotion, your appetite for life, become the very thing that propels you forward.

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Final Thoughts

September invites us to slow down, pare back, steady our steps, and lean into connection. The cards caution against rushing, urge us to shed illusions, and encourage us to embrace both discipline and desire.

So let’s welcome this turning of the wheel together—with honesty, patience, and a spark of wild fire in our hearts.

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