Under The Mermaid Moon

  Did you know that every zodiac sign is ruled by a Tarot Card from the Major Arcana? The Major Arcana, sometimes known as the Greater Trumps, are the first 22 cards  in a traditional 78-card Tarot deck and represent the stages in an individual’s  journey  through life with a significant meaning attributed to each card.  Look below to find the Tarot Card that belongs with your Zodiac Sun Sign! ✨🌞✨ Aries  ✨   The Emperor Aries and the Emperor share some admirable traits!  Loyalty, sticking by friends and family through thick and thin, and someone who is always there when you need them are attributes of both.  Aries and The Emperor are good leaders. The dominant Emperor reminds Aries to use those in power and/or with authority to help achieve your goals  For Aries, that often means a male figure and could mean yourself! ☾ ⭐︎ Taurus   ✨   The  Heirophant The Hierophant is a respected and knowledgable teacher and stubborn Ta...

  🌜✨ Twilight in the garden on Beltane, which lands on May 1 each spring, and marks the halfway point between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Flowers, fairies, and the return of the sun ☀️ all mark this magical day. The perfect night to pull a Fairy Oracle Card for guidance and break open the Garden Journal to start planning a spring garden. 🌿🌸🍄 Garden Journal by Wandering Mermaid  🌸 https://www.etsy.com/listing/997784884/antiqued-witches-garden-book-ready-to?ref=shop_home_feat_1 Fairy Wisdom Oracle Cards by Amy Brown

  "April Pink Moon", original watercolor painting  by Wandering Mermaid April means SPRINGTIME! - and the Full Moon in April is called the FULL PINK MOON because flowers are blooming, letting us know Spring is finally here! 🌸 When I think of pink flowers I think of roses or peonies, but the Full Pink Moon is actually named after Creeping Phlox (sounds like a Dr. Seuss character!), which is a wildflower found in North America and blooms like crazy all over the ground in early spring.  Creeping Phlox, aka Moss Phlox is a vivid pink color To me, The Creeping Phlox looks more fuchsia than pale pink, but I love the name Pink Moon  so I keep those thoughts to myself! ☾ ⭐︎ This year, 2021, the Full Pink Moon will be on April 26th AND….IT WILL BE A SUPERMOON!  The first of two supermoons this year! Time to set your intentions for the year and go for a moonlit walk! ☾ ⭐︎ I’m finishing up a set of moon-themed watercolor paintings this week and I have MANY Full ...

  March's Full Moon is called the Worm Moon 🌜✨ The first full moon in March is called the Worm Moon and is considered the last full moon of winter! If you live in an area where it snows, you’ll know why it’s called the Worm Moon. If you live in a warm climate, like me, you might be pretty perplexed by the name “worm moon” so here is some info that might help. Since March is often the end of winter, the snow has melted and the first signs of Spring appear, and that mean flowers starting to bloom, birds coming out, AND— you guessed it— earthworms coming out of dormancy and onto the ground. Earthworms are SO important since they mix organic matter into the soil, improving its structure and ability to filter water.   🌸 Time for Spring planting! 🌸 ✨🌝✨ In 2021 the Full Worm Moon will be on March 28th!  ✨🌝✨ ☾ ⭐︎ I’ve been doing LOTS of watercolor painting this year and have started a series of small moon-themed paintings that will be for sale on my website. Stay ...

  In North America, February is the snowiest month of the year, which is why the February full moon is known as the Snow Moon.  In 2021, the Full Moon will be on February 27th, and if you look up at the moon, you might see a very bright star nearby. That is Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo-The Lion.

The raucous nighttime howling of wolves heard during the cold winter months is why January’s Full Moon in known as the Wolf Moon in Native American and Scandinavian folklore. Whether because the wolves were hungry, calling to other members of the pack, or coordinating a hunt, it was January when wolves were most often heard howling at the full moon ✨🌝✨ My favorite mug is the perfect image for the Wolf Moon

  I started making these tarot cards around 8 years ago, and I still have the first few decks I made and they are in perfect condition, even though I use them all the time! Here are a few ways you can keep your deck looking perfect too!  ☾⭐︎ WARPS OR BENDING FROM HUMIDITY  Even though my cards are VERY thick, if you live in a humid area or your cards are left outside overnight, they may warp a little. Luckily that is easily solved!  Stack your deck at least 6-8 cards high and place them on a flat surface.  ☾⭐︎ Place several heavy books on top of them and leave for several hours or, even better, overnight.  ☾⭐︎ The next day they will be flat again! ☾⭐︎ SHUFFLING YOUR HANDMADE DECK: Since the cards I make are unfinished (not slippery) and very thick, it is best NOT to use a Riffle Shuffle with them because they do not bend easily and they could be damaged. It is best to use an Overhand shuffle or Hindu shuffle with these cards. I’ve ALWAYS used an Overhand...

  🌜✨ Happy Birthday Aquarius 🌜✨ January 21st marked the beginning of the Sun Sign Aquarius  It’s my very favorite sign because I’m an AQUARIUS! ☾ ⭐︎ Meet an Aquarius….  Aquarians are quirky, eccentric and always march to the beat of their own drums. Clever and mischievous, Aquarius will always surprise you with the unexpected which is evident by the Aquarius symbol of Water  bearer, since Aquarius is an AIR sign not a water sign as many people assume! Aquarians are unconventional in their thoughts, actions, and way of life, and are known for their intellectual genius and visionary ideas. They LOVE a dramatic entrance (and drama in general!) and are unpredictable, a lot like their ruling planet Uranus, which is the “planet of surprise” and the only planet that spins on its side. Aquarians are often interested in the creative arts, science and astrology. When you get to know us we may seem calm and relaxed but inside our mind is exploding with creative and wil...

  Had a wild drive from Malibu to San Luis Obispo (3 hours north) and back yesterday. I checked the weather forecast that morning before I left which predicted sunny (Central California) to light showers (Los Angeles to Santa Barbara).   ☀️🌦 Fiery sunset along central california coast The reality was I encountered thunderstorms, heavy rain, rainbows, 40mph winds, hail and on the way home SNOW IN MALIBU!!  ⛈🌈🌨💨 What a wild weather day! AND- I no longer trust the Weather Channel AT ALL! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

                                                                   Malibu, California        ☆ 2021 ☆   A NEW YEAR already filled with the stresses of 2020, but while we are all STILL stuck at home 24/7, it’s finally time FOR ME to turn my new art studio in my new SANCTUARY ☾ ⭐︎ I moved into my new place last year- just after the fires in Brentwood and Malibu, but ONE MONTH before Los Angeles went into a total lockdown. Talk about bad timing. With only a brief reprieve during the late summer months, it’s a year later and we’re still in the same strict lockdown. Maybe worse. I was REALLY looking forward to nesting and leisurely shopping for new and vintage furniture, seaside knick-knacks, and the perfect shabby chic pieces (the last Shabby Chic store in California is a few minutes from me!), b...