DEEP PEACE of the NEW BEAVER moon to you
November 8, 2026
Nature’s cutest architects
Watch, learn, and be delighted.
Beavers are wonderful creatures. They have a huge impact on shaping their environment and ecosystem by constructing their homes, shaping the flow of waterways, replenishing ground water, and encouraging plant growth.
They benefit from the ponds they make, but so do small fish that need a safe place to grow, and the still water attracts the bugs that those fish eat. Willows in particular have co-evolved with beavers, thriving in the shifting river banks and flood zones, because they respond really well to disturbance in the soil.
My favorite beaver fact is that the sound of running water prompts them to make repairs on their home. It’s the cutest thing ever. They’re very industrious little fellows. But while they are really busy (and work very quickly), they are very focused and deliberate in their efforts. As Rob Rich said in an interview on the Ologies podcast, their work is steady and constant, not a frenzy of activity.
In honor of these amazing creatures, let’s use Tarot to reflect on our inner builder and celebrate the ways we shape our world as well.
What are you building?
This beginner-friendly Tarot practice can help you notice, nurture, and celebrate what you’re building and the positive impact you’re having on the systems you’re a part of. And if you don’t feel like you’re building and having a positive impact, this spread is especially for you. The first step is to notice, and the cards are an excellent tool for helping us do just that.
You can do this spread with any Tarot or oracle deck of your choosing. If you don’t have a deck of your own, the labyrinthos app has a free version that allows you to pull cards and it includes resources for interpretation.
Shuffle your deck as you ask yourself, “What am I building?” Whenever you feel like you’ve shuffled enough, cut the deck once or twice. And then pull three cards off the top and arrange them in a row.
The first card represents what you’re building with your hands (materially, physically, tangibly).
The second card represents what you’re building with your heart (spiritually, emotionally).
And the third card represents what you’re building with your roots, communally, in your personal ecosystems (relationally, socially).
Interpret the cards
Any time you’re reading cards, whether this is your first time or thousandth time, I highly recommend taking your time forming your own impressions before turning to any pre-written, one-size-fits-all interpretive materials. Take the invitation to exercise your own intuition and trust your inner wisdom that wants to come out and play.
Look at the cards and notice what jumps out at you:
Do any of the images evoke strong emotions? That could be something that draws you in or something that repels you.
Do any patterns, colors, or symbols speak to you or spark your curiosity?
Do you already have an idea of how one or more cards answers your question?
Once you’ve done your own gut check, explore other resources:
Get a friend’s perspective
Reference the guide book that may have come with the deck
Contemporary Tarot is a YouTube channel with short, 3-5 minute videos on each card
Tarot for the Wild Soul has courses, a podcast, and other resources for interpretation
Little Red Tarot is another great online resource
As with any reading, don’t forget to go back and summarize for yourself: what you’re building tangibly, spiritually, and socially.
Now: What will you do to celebrate what you’ve created?
You are a gift
Shuffle your deck again—you can put the three cards back in the mix, or leave them out. As you shuffle, ask, “What gift am I meant to share?” Whenever you feel satisfied you’ve shuffled enough, cut the deck once or twice and pull one card off the top.
Notice all the things you did before, but this time, I encourage you to pay particular attention to your emotions as you do so. You bring something unique and vital to this world, and I hope you feel that. You’re an essential part of the healthy, thriving systems we’re co-creating as we work to dismantle the harmful ones we inherited.
So as you work with this card, notice, first of all, if it resonates at all. And even if it doesn’t, what might be worth getting curious about? You can reshuffle if you need to, but first pay attention to whether it rings true and you don’t like it, or if it just doesn’t ring true at all. Or maybe you’re delighted by it. Wonderful! What else is coming up? Resentment? Excitement? Dread? Hope? All emotions are welcome here.
I encourage you to do this reading in community to receive input from others. Having another perspective can bring new layers of insight for you as you work with the cards.
Come practice with me
If you’re in Baltimore, join me Sunday, November 8, 2026 at The Space Within in Hampden. We’ll do this practice together and have a chance to share insights and wonderings in community, celebrating the ways we each shape the world we live in.
Keep exercising your intuition
If you enjoyed this practice, there are plenty more ways to connect with your intuition through the cards. Here are a few more opportunities to play, reflect, and see what surprises you:
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