Diving into Astrology and the Tarot

I’m still learning astrology, and I dream of the day when its patterns feel second nature. For now, I begin with my own journey of self-discovery — a journey that has revealed a side of me I’ve kept hidden.

When I was young, I saw myself as a bright, adventurous blonde with excitement in her eyes. I was endlessly positive, almost to a fault, and couldn’t understand why others didn’t always see the good in situations. I remember sitting on the floor of my periwinkle-walled room, asking, Who am I? Why am I here? I would think so deeply that I’d lose my sense of self — a strange, scary feeling — and then return, grateful to be Anna again. Even then, I felt this life was important, that I was here for a reason, and that it wasn’t my first time on Earth. I didn’t know anything about spirituality or past lives, but I sensed it.

As I got older, independence took root. My desire to explore the world became unstoppable — nothing excites me more than seeing new places, meeting new people, and trying new things. I feel most alive when I’m in motion, whether strolling down the streets of Prague or flying to Peru. Movement sharpens my senses and brings clarity, creativity, and ideas. This is my Sagittarius rising — the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of my birth, setting the tone for my self-image, physical presence, and the “doorway” through which I meet life. Sagittarius is the Seeker, craving meaning, truth, and higher purpose. For most of my life, this has been the sign I identified with most.

My sun sign, however, is Scorpio — mysterious, private, intense, and deeply emotional. For years, I didn’t feel like I fit the dark, magnetic descriptions I read about, even as a double Scorpio with my moon in the same sign. But the sun sign is the self we are becoming, not necessarily who we start as. Only in recent years, through shamanic work and breathwork, have I begun to truly connect to Scorpio’s depths. I’ve unlocked emotions I didn’t know I was holding and sharpened my ability to sense others. I crave solitude to explore my own energy and emotions, and I find myself questioning and seeking truth more than ever.

Our moon sign reveals our emotional world, instincts, and subconscious patterns. A Scorpio moon brings depth, privacy, and strong healing potential — traits I now recognize in myself. For years, I kept my emotional world separate from my outward life. In Prague, for example, I could be the energetic tour guide, the dynamic HIIT instructor, or the leader of yoga classes and women’s circles — and in shamanic ceremonies, the alchemist who dives into darkness to find transformation. I’ve learned that embodying these different archetypes can be exhausting. No wonder some days I just want to hide away and rest.

Scorpio moons also seek emotional honesty in relationships. I’ve shifted from being the person who spoke to everyone at the party to the one in the corner, deep in conversation for hours. This transformation is part of turning pain into wisdom — something I hope to share through this blog. My intention is to use astrology as a mirror, helping us understand ourselves more deeply and live more intentionally.

Like astrology, tarot has become another mirror for me — a visual language for self-discovery. Where astrology maps our potential, tarot lays out our journey in images, helping us see challenges, lessons, and seasons of life from a new angle. We often process life in our heads or on paper, but tarot brings it into form, making it tangible. It can clarify decisions, reveal progress, and illuminate what’s ahead.

As I learn this new tool, I’m reminded of my desire to guide, teach, and heal. In many ways, I’m already doing these things — but my high standards sometimes blind me to that truth. A recent tarot reading reflected back to me that I’ve become a “queen” in my own life here in Prague: living authentically, doing work I love, and sharing it with others.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I know the journey is only beginning. If you’re curious about stepping more fully onto your own path, I invite you to reach out for an introspective breathwork session or a tarot reading. I’m here to support your transformation — one step, one insight, one card at a time.