Time to Move On: Honoring the Need for Change
Collective Reading for the Week of 4.20.25 - 4.26.25
Our cards this week reflect themes of change, renewal, and moving on to new adventures even if we are not sure what comes next.
Today is Easter, a religious holiday that is also a lunar celebration, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Easter has roots in pre-Christian rites of spring, honoring fertility and the rebirth of life that follows.
This week we are anchored by the Eight of Cups, a card that signals it’s time for us to move on to bigger and better things. This change is often bittersweet, accompanied by a quiet sense of resignation. We may have tried to make things work in our current circumstances, but despite our best efforts, we might realize that things simply haven’t worked out—and it’s time for a change. There may also be a sense that something is coming to a natural conclusion, even though we don’t quite feel ready for it to end.
Whatever the circumstance, the Eight of Cups reminds us that the wheel of the year keeps turning, and the only constant throughout the seasons is change. The chick cannot stay in the egg forever; at some point, it must hatch, grow, and venture into the world to find a partner, repeat the cycle of life, and eventually complete its earthly journey. Though growth and change can be painful, they are necessary and natural parts of our existence.
“It's time to move on, it's time to get going
What lies ahead, I have no way of knowing
But under my feet, baby, grass is growing
It's time to move on, time to get going”
—Time To Move On, Tom Petty
The Eight of Cups can also point to a collective or personal need for Independence, shown by our card from the Spring Equinox Oracle. Stepping away from what no longer serves us can be a lonely road. We may be called to explore uncharted territory, perhaps walking a path no one we know has walked before. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t seek support—it simply means that the path ahead may require us to do things differently, in a way that’s uniquely our own. Even if everything looks fine on the surface, if we’re feeling guided to make a change, we can trust that we know what’s best for ourselves—even if the idea seems wild or unconventional. A better opportunity may be just around the corner, but we’ll never know unless we’re willing to take a bit of a risk.
“If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see”
—Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Our final card this week, Studies from the Leaves of Grass Oracle, suggests that learning all we can about the path we're drawn to is a wise way to prepare for change. We don’t have to follow the advice of experts to the letter, but it’s often helpful to let those with more experience inform our choices as we tailor our approach to fit our unique needs. Gaining knowledge helps us make more confident decisions when faced with uncertainty. Part of taking a risk is being able to assess the different possible outcomes and discern when it’s time to move forward—and when it’s wiser to wait.
"Not I—not anyone else—can travel that road for you,
You must travel it by yourself."
—Section 33, Song of Myself, Walt Whitman
Perhaps we only have a faint sense that change is on the horizon. That’s okay. This is our invitation to explore, research, and discover what’s possible. Let’s not assume we already know everything or that our options are fixed. There’s always room to expand our understanding—and in doing so, to broaden our horizons.
Reflection Questions:
What part of my life feels complete, even if I'm not fully ready to let it go?
Where am I being called to walk a path that’s uniquely mine—even if it feels uncertain or unconventional?
What do I need to learn, explore, or research to feel more prepared for the change I’m sensing?
This week, take stock of what no longer serves you. Consider how (and when) you want to move on and make a change. Assess what you need to know, dig deep into your studies, and prepare to take a leap of faith.
Thank you for reading.
In service and with love,
Sara
