Tarot and Moss Agate

Tarot & Crystals

Welcome back to Every Day Tarot, your daily dive into the wisdom of the cards. Season 15 is all about tarot and crystals, and today we’re exploring the grounding, fertile, and fae-touched world of Moss Agate.

Also known as the gardener’s stone, Moss Agate has long been connected with abundance, healing, and harmony with the natural world. Its branching green inclusions resemble tiny forests under glass, making it both earthy and otherworldly at the same time.

In this episode, we explore Moss Agate's myths, magical qualities, and its resonance with tarot archetypes of abundance and wholeness.

What we explore in this episode:

  • The myths and magical qualities of Moss Agate

  • Astrological associations with Venus, Jupiter, Taurus, Gemini, and Virgo


Moss Agate: Myth, Magic & Meaning

Moss Agate is a translucent chalcedony with moss-like inclusions in shades of green, brown, red, or black. Though not a true agate, it has long been valued as a stone of growth and grounding.

Historically used in Persia and India to bless crops and protect gardens, it remains a talisman for plant magic and connection with nature spirits. Moss Agate is also said to guard against fae mischief, honoring the Earth Mother and Mistress of Magic while serving as a bridge to the Fairy Queen and the liminal realm of the fae.

In magical practice, Moss Agate is used to:

  • Support fertility, growth, and creativity

  • Connect with nature spirits and the fairy folk

  • Provide grounding and balance

  • Encourage prosperity, abundance, and longevity

It resonates with Earth as its element, and its astrological correspondences include Venus, Jupiter, Taurus, Gemini, and Virgo. The goddess archetypes aligned with Moss Agate are the Earth Mother and the Mistress of Magic.

Moss Agate & the Tarot

Moss Agate naturally connects with the Queen of Pentacles and many of the Pentacles cards, sharing their grounding, earthy energy. Through its link to Venus, it also resonates with The Empress, and at times The Lovers, especially in matters of fertility, beauty, and abundance.

Its spark of creativity ties it to the Wands suit, while its sense of balance and wholeness reflects the wisdom of The World. Together, these archetypes mirror Moss Agate’s essence as a stone of stability, growth, and inspired creation.


If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

  • Season 1 - Tarot basics

  • Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

  • Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

  • Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

  • Season 6 - Suit of Wands

  • Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

  • Season 8 - Suit of Swords

  • Season 9 - Suit of Cups

  • Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft

  • Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies

  • Season 12- Tarot and Animals

  • Season 13- Divination and the Harry Potter Series

  • Season 14- Frequently Asked Questions: Tarot, Witchcraft, & Divination


💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

I pulled The Empress (Rose) and Five of Earth (Slippery Elm).

The Empress reminds us that healing, passion, and abundance can be found in every stage of life. While Five of Earth encourages us to trust our inner resources and skills, knowing we have what it takes to protect what remains and endure.

Reflective prompts on this card:

  • Where do you need to ground yourself in abundance and self-love right now?

  • How can you create comfort and nourishment in times of stress?

  • What creative seed is ready to be tended with patience and care?


A 12-Week Tarot for Transformation Journey

Starting at the end of September, join me for a 12-week live course based on Tarot for Transformation!

We’ll spend three months together, working through the major arcana as archetypal guides. Each week, we’ll:

  • Focus on one major arcana card and the life themes it highlights.

  • Explore journaling prompts and exercises from Dreya Blume’s book.

  • Share experiences and support each other in a safe, witchy, and affirming space.

  • Participate in live one-hour calls (with replays available if you can’t join live).

This is not just about learning tarot — it’s about using tarot as a vessel for real, meaningful change in your life.

If you've ever longed for a supportive community to explore big personal shifts, or if you’re ready to commit to discovering your most authentic self, this journey is for you.

You can sign up to receive more information (no FOMO!). We’re planning to begin at the end of August, so there’s plenty of time to get ready.

📥 Sign up for the 12 Week Live Course of Tarot for Transformation here!


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  • ⁠New Moon in Libra Collective Tarot Reading Replay⁠

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    • If you’re interested in celebrating the Full Moon I will be holding Full Moon Womxn’s Circles for the rest of 2025. Join my colleague, Izzy, and I under the glow of the full moon for an evening of connection, reflection, and ritual. This gathering is a space for all womxn. We will be meeting at Threshold’s Collective in Tacoma, the first Sunday of the month to welcome in the full moon together. Upcoming dates: 10/5, 11/2, and 12/7.

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