The Monthly Arcana: September 2025
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Guidance for the Month Ahead from Spirit Element
There’s something about September that always feels like a turning point. The air is the same, yet somehow different. We start to notice the shift—the way evenings stretch a little cooler, how routines tighten back up after the looseness of summer, and how our energy turns inward even while the world outside is still in full sun. It’s that strange in-between place: not quite done with one season but not fully arrived at the next either.
And if you’ve been feeling restless, heavy with decisions, or unsure of what’s next, you’re not alone. September often stirs that sense that we should be farther along than we are, that time is moving quickly while we’re still trying to catch our breath. But here’s the truth: this month isn’t about keeping pace with anyone else’s timeline. It’s about rediscovering your own.
The cards this month speak directly to that tension—the desire to move forward paired with the need to go deeper. They remind us that clarity comes not from pushing harder, but from choosing with intention. That visibility isn’t about seeking approval, but about allowing ourselves to take up space. And that true progress is less about speed and more about showing up for the work that matters.
The Cards Pulled for September
The Thesis - Foraging
This card represents the general energy or theme for the month and sets the tone for the focus required during the next several weeks.
The Domain - Six of Wands
This card represents what’s within your control this month. This is your opportunity to develop sovereignty and to take intentional action.
The Periphery - Knight of Pentacles
This card represents the things that are beyond your control and that you will need to come to terms with or something you need to move on from.
The Axis - Ace of Swords
This card represents how you can stay grounded and restore your sense of peace or stability.
The Codex - Page of Swords
This card represents your key to enlightenment. It shows you what you can learn, gain or improve when you embrace the energy of the month.
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.”
- Joyce Meyer
The Thesis - Foraging
September isn’t a month for staying comfortable or skating by on the surface. Foraging is here to push you deeper. This card says there’s something valuable waiting for you—but you’re not going to stumble across it casually. You’ll have to dig, search, and stretch yourself in ways you haven’t before.
Think of it like this: if the treasure inside you was easy to find, everyone would already have it. The truth is, the best parts of who you are—your gifts, your grit, your uniqueness—aren’t sitting in plain sight. They’re tucked away in the hidden corners of your spirit, and September is the month to go looking for them.
This path won’t always feel easy. You may hit walls, question yourself, or wonder if you’re capable of the work. But Foraging wouldn’t show up if you weren’t ready. It’s a reminder that you do have what it takes. The climb might be steep, but the view when you reach the top is well worth the effort.
By leaning into this energy, you set yourself up for the kind of rewards that last. Not quick wins or not surface-level changes, but the kind of breakthroughs that shift the way you see yourself and your life. This month is your chance to decide: how badly do you want to know yourself fully? How willing are you to go after what truly nourishes you? The choice is yours—but the opportunity is here.
The Domain
→ Six of Wands
This card represents what’s within your control this month. This is your opportunity to develop sovereignty and to take intentional action.
The Six of Wands shows up this month as a reminder that recognition isn’t something you just wait around for—it’s something you step into. September gives you the chance to claim your victories, no matter how small, and to own the work you’ve already done instead of brushing past it like it’s nothing.
What’s in your control right now is how visible you allow yourself to be. You don’t have to shrink back or pretend your accomplishments don’t matter. You’ve put in effort, you’ve climbed hills others might not even attempt, and this card is giving you full permission to let yourself be seen.
This doesn’t mean arrogance. The Six of Wands is about walking with pride, not ego. It’s about saying, yes, I worked hard for this—and yes, it’s okay for me to receive the acknowledgement that comes with it. This month, you can take intentional action by stepping forward instead of hiding in the back row. Share what you’re doing. Speak up about what you’ve achieved. Allow yourself to feel the satisfaction of progress.
The sovereignty here comes from refusing to downplay yourself. You control whether you shrink or shine. And September is asking you to shine. Now the only question is will you?
The Periphery
→ Knight of Pentacles
This card represents the things that are beyond your control and that you will need to come to terms with or something you need to move on from.
The Knight of Pentacles showed up in this exact spot last month—and here it is again. When a card repeats like this, it’s not an accident. It’s a clear sign that the lesson hasn’t been fully lived yet, or that it runs deeper than you first thought.
What’s beyond your control right now is the pace. No matter how much you want things to move faster, the Knight of Pentacles insists that steady progress is the only way forward. You can’t rush the harvest. You can’t force results just because you’re ready for them. Growth unfolds in its own timing, and the repetition of this card shows that you’re still being asked to surrender to that truth.
This isn’t a punishment—it’s reassurance. The Knight of Pentacles may be slow, but he’s dependable. What he builds lasts. If you tried to leap ahead in August, September is gently pulling you back to the path, reminding you that consistency will take you farther than speed ever could.
Your work this month is to release the need to control when things happen, and trust that the steady steps you’re taking are enough.
The Axis
→ Ace of Swords
This card represents how you can stay grounded and restore your sense of peace or stability.
The Ace of Swords cuts through the noise this month. When you’re feeling scattered or overwhelmed, your peace comes from choosing clarity over clutter. This isn’t about forcing yourself into calm—it’s about getting honest, stripping away what’s unnecessary, and naming the truth you’ve been avoiding.
Grounding doesn’t always mean slowing down or softening. Sometimes it looks like drawing a clear line in the sand. The Ace of Swords reminds you that stability is found when you know what matters most and are willing to cut out the rest. If your thoughts feel tangled, write them down. If your commitments feel heavy, choose the one that really matters and release the extras.
Think of this card as the harvest blade in your hand. It’s sharp, it’s decisive, and it helps you gather what you need while clearing the rest away. Peace comes when you trust yourself enough to wield it.
The Codex
→ Page of Swords
This card represents your key to enlightenment. It shows you what you can learn, gain or improve when you embrace the energy of the month.
The Page of Swords says curiosity is your teacher this month. Instead of needing to have all the answers, let yourself ask better questions. Stay open, stay willing to learn, and notice where your mind lights up when something feels new or challenging. That spark is where growth is waiting for you.
Enlightenment doesn’t come from pretending to be an expert. It comes from admitting you’re a student of life and following the threads of interest that call you forward. The Page of Swords encourages you to explore, research, read, talk, and experiment. Every conversation, every new idea, and every observation sharpens your perspective.
This card reminds you that your mind is alive and alert right now. Use it. Pay attention. Chase the ideas that stir your curiosity instead of brushing them off. The more you lean into learning, the clearer and more empowered you’ll feel by the end of the month.
Closing Reflections
September is a month of depth. The cards ask you to dig beneath the surface, to honor the progress you’ve already made, and to stay curious about what’s still unfolding. This isn’t about rushing or forcing outcomes—it’s about trusting yourself enough to do the work that matters and letting clarity guide you forward.
And with the Knight of Pentacles appearing in the same place for the second month in a row, the message couldn’t be clearer: patience is still the practice. Progress may feel slow, but slow doesn’t mean stagnant. It means the foundations you’re laying are strong enough to hold what comes next.
This is the kind of power that doesn’t look for shortcuts. It’s steady, intentional, and willing to claim space with honesty and courage.
This is a month to:
✦ Recognize your achievements and allow yourself to be seen
✦ Release the urge to control the pace of growth—trust slow progress
✦ Cut through distractions and ground yourself in truth
✦ Stay open to learning, even when it feels uncomfortable
✦ Choose depth over ease, knowing the real treasure lies below the surface
As you move through September, consider these questions:
Where am I being asked to show up and be visible, rather than shrinking back?
What pace am I resisting, and how can I accept it instead of fighting it?
What truths need to be named so I can find my center again?
What ideas or questions keep circling in my mind—and what would happen if I followed them?
Which card spoke directly to your season of life right now?
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Decks used in this reading
Seasons of the Witch: Mabon Oracle
Ophidia Rosa Tarot
