year of water

May
01
trees and flowing water, blocked by a beaver dam

may 2026: five of cups // dams & disappointments

this is the part of the cups story where we decide if we want to finally cross the river, or if we need to stay by the water and feel things for awhile longer.
11 min read
Apr
01
canal separating two parts of a city

april 2026: four of cups // channels & canals

the four of cups can support us in keeping the waters of our deep emotions, tender secrets, wistful dreams, or intuitive insights protected — so that we can flow when, and how, we choose.
10 min read
Mar
01
umbrella in the rain

march 2026: three of cups // sharing the rain

having people that we can be raw and emotional with is a potent and powerful balm to this world. it's how we get through all of the chaos and violence and fear and uncertainty that we sit with each day. and it's how we resist the temptation to go numb or ignore our emotions completely.
9 min read
Feb
01
image of an estuary: fresh water river flowing into the sea, surrounded by dark ground with mountains and sky behind

february 2026: two of cups // when two waters converge

what is your heart trying to tell you? what are you ready to embrace? what are you swimming through, and what are you moving towards?
12 min read
Jan
01
green river headwaters, bridger wilderness, WY — photographed by dave showalter

january 2026: ace of cups // headwaters & sources

the ace of cups, when we allow it to be more than a quest, lets us honor what we have already found.
10 min read