The Five of Wands: When the Old World Falls Away

A tarot reading for the week of March 13–20, exploring the energy of The Empress, Death, and the Five of Wands reversed. This episode looks at how deep transformation often happens quietly—and how March may reveal the new life that has been growing beneath the surface.If the past few years have changed you in ways you can’t quite articulate, this reading speaks directly to that feeling.This week carries the energy of “the king is dead, long live the queen.”Not destruction, but transition.Not loss, but evolution.Something old—an identity, a struggle, a way of relating to your life—is quietly falling away so something softer, wiser, and more deeply sovereign can take its place.In this episode we explore the surprising tenderness of the Death card, the fertile power of the Empress, and how the Five of Wands reversed signals that a struggle may be dissolving faster than you expected.The road may suddenly feel easier.And when it does, you may realize something beautiful:the challenge was shaping you the whole time.We explore:✨ The Empress & Death together — why this pairing signals a profound but gentle rebirth✨ “The King is Dead, Long Live the Queen” energy — the shift from old structures of power to something more creative, embodied, and alive✨ Why you may not fully see how much you’ve changed over the past few years✨ The surprising compassion inside the Death archetype✨ Your life as a sacred garden — tending yourself with patience and devotion✨ Five of Wands reversed — when competition, friction, or conflict suddenly dissolves✨ Why some challenges exist to sharpen us rather than defeat us✨ The moment when resistance drops and the path forward becomes easier✨ Recognizing the quiet pride that comes from growthNotice where something suddenly feels lighter.A problem that felt complicated may resolve.A challenge may soften.A path that felt blocked may open.When it does, pause long enough to recognize:You’re not the same person who began this journey.Something in you has grown stronger, wiser, and more capable.And now the garden is ready to bloom.✨ If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe so these weekly readings find you right when they’re meant to.And if you want to explore this work more deeply, you can learn about Mystic Rising, my community devoted to living and embodying these archetypal energies together.Sending you so much love — and a little Friday the 13th magic. 🖤In this episode:The Invitation for the Week