Tarot and Wolves
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about the wolf. Revered and feared across cultures, wolves remind us of our instincts, our longing for belonging, and the tension between the wild and the tame. They show up in tarot as symbols of the wild self, the edge-dweller, the one who knows how to walk between worlds.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Wolf symbolisms in myth and magic
How wolf energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the wolf: there is power in the pack, and there is strength to be found in an untamed heart
Wolf Symbolism in Myth & Magic
Wolves have long been both demonized and deified. Where humans have feared the wild, we have cast the wolf as villain. But in truth, the wolf is a creature of rhythm, respect, and relational depth.
In myth and magical practice, wolves represent:
Instinct and intuition
Loyalty, kinship, and cooperation
Shadow work and the unconscious
Territorial protection and fierce boundaries
From Odin’s wolves in Norse legend to the Pawnee Wolf Star and the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus, the wolf appears across traditions as both guide and guardian.
Wolves also share a mythic and ecological bond with crows and ravens—working in tandem, communicating across species, and reminding us that real power often comes through interdependence.
Decks referenced:
Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden
Tarot Cards Featuring Wolf Energy:
Wolves don’t show up often in traditional decks, but when they do, they carry a message of shadow, strength, and sacred connection to the wild self.
The Moon (Rider-Waite-Smith & Traditional Decks)
In many decks, The Moon card features both a dog and a wolf, standing at the liminal edge between domestication and wilderness. The wolf represents our primal instincts—the parts of us that howl when we stray too far from our truth.
Strength (Desert Illuminations Tarot)
This version of Strength honors the myth of the Red Wolf, a spirit guide who teaches resilience, surrender, and the power of inner will. This card reminds us that strength doesn’t always roar, sometimes watches from the shadows, and survives through trust.
Ten of Pentacles (Anima Mundi Tarot)
In this card, a Red Wolf rests with its pups, embodying themes of legacy, family protection, and the abundance that comes from shared responsibility.
Knight of Pentacles (Anima Mundi Tarot)
A Gray Wolf teaches us how to move with consistency and intention. No rush, just steady progress rooted in loyalty, craft, and care.
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
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Spy Master, a card of knowledge and distrust.
A striking synchronicity, as the card features a raven, reminding us of their mythic partnership with wolves. This oracle offers a message of caution: “Don't let the pursuit of knowledge become a search for flaws. See the whole picture—flaws and all.”
Reflective prompts on this card:
Where might I be overly focused on what’s going wrong instead of what’s growing?
Who or what do I need to forgive so I can move forward with clarity?
What alliances in my life could be deepened through shared vision and mutual respect?
A 12-Week Tarot for Transformation Journey
Starting in late August, 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.
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