We’ve all heard the expression, “once in a blue moon”, referring to a phenomenon that doesn’t happen very often.
Sometimes that phrase has a melancholy tone, like, “With our busy schedules, my friends only get together once in a blue moon”, or, “A chance like that only comes once in a blue moon.”
Why not shift that energy into something exciting – an opportunity arises that is not to be missed? A rare synchronicity that invites you to do something you might not normally do?
On May 31, 2026, we will experience a blue moon. A blue moon is the second full moon in a single calendar month.
The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete one cycle of phases, from new moon to new moon. So, if a full moon occurs on the first of the month (like it did on May 1st, 2026), there will be a second full, aka blue, moon at the end of the month. Calendrical blue moons happen every 30 months on average – perhaps more often than we think, but they still feel mysterious and rare, and raise intriguing possibilities.
You can tune into the energy of a Blue Moon with your tarot cards. A Tarot reading will reveal the rare opportunity that is coming your way, and show you how to act on that opportunity and get your magical, manifesting momentum going.
And then, you can create a talisman to amplify your powers of attraction and manifest your Blue Moon goal.
Let’s start with Tarot. Here’s a spread I created in honor of our May 2026 Blue Moon, but you can use it every 30 months, if you desire (or once in a blue moon, pun intended).
Before you pull cards, sit quietly, take a few deep breaths, and relax. Gently send your energy up to the moon, and ask her to share her wisdom with you.
When you pull card #1, make note of your first, intuitive response. What do you notice? How do you feel? Then, look for yourself in the card, and muse on how it relates to your life, right now. Ask yourself if you recognize the opportunity, or if it will come as a surprise. Spend some time considering the nature of this blue moon chance, how it could impact you, and get excited about possibilities.
When you pull card #2, relate it back to Card #1. How do they fit together? Look for a concrete action step you can take now to make the most of this rare opportunity. The action can be big or small, it doesn’t matter. Commit to when you will take this step – look for clues as to advantageous timing in the card, too.
Card #3 offers broader guidance. It will offer an approach, mindset, or show you something you need to see, so that you can treat every day as an opportunity to pursue your dreams, rather than waiting for a blue moon.
Once you have clarity around your opportunity and the results you want to manifest from it, lock that powerful intention into a talisman. A talisman is a magical tool that supports you in manifesting your goals by focusing your intention and amplifying your own power. Choose a material that resonates with the blue moon energy – moonstone or labradorite would be a powerful choice, or a silver pendant, pin, or ring shaped like the moon. You could also choose an item or charm that reflects your goal, like a heart for love, a coin for financial abundance etc.
And, most fun of all, consecrate your talisman with a ritual, under the light of the moon.
Don’t wait for another blue moon – give this spread a try today.
For more info about creating talismans using Tarot and magic, check out my book, Talismans and Tarot.
Want me to read the cards with you and guide you in your blue moon magic? Yes, please!
