8.12-8.18.2025: Transform, Temperance, & Seven of Cups

Whether or not you realize it, you are going through a metamorphosis. This very moment. Can you feel it? Maybe you can and maybe you can’t, but there’s no denying it. The season is changing—slowly, slowly, from summer to fall. From bold, creative Leo to intentional, orderly Virgo. Depending on where you are in your own personal transformation process, you might feel anxious, excited, uncomfortable, unsure, doubtful, hopeful, or some combination of complex emotions.

I asked the cards what will help ease us through this transformation, and they responded with Temperance. Whenever Temperance shows up, I breathe a sigh of relief. Temperance is like a guardian angel who places the comforting weight of their hands upon your tense shoulders and says “Breathe, my child. This, too, shall pass. Don’t rush it. Don’t make any rash decisions. Just take it a little bit at a time.” When you feel like your world is spinning—or, conversely, when you feel like everyone else is making progress and you’re just sitting there, stuck—Temperance is a grounding presence, washing over you with gentle calm.

This change is slow. And growth can be painful. I’m sure you’ve heard by now that the caterpillar must literally turn to mush before it can emerge as a beautiful moth or butterfly. If you’re currently in the “mush” phase, hang in there. It will be worth the wait. The Seven of Cups represents the many doors that will open for you once your transformation is complete. It may be hard to envision from the darkness of your cocoon, but one day you’ll peel back the final layer of chrysalis and step blinking into the sunlight. Once your wings unfurl and your eyes adjust, you’ll see that there are many opportunities lying before you. The world is your oyster! It will be up to you to decide which path to take. 🦋