Jo Avalon’s New Moon Guidance – 18 Oct 2026

Hello from Peak Hill, NSW 💚,

Today, I pulled three cards from Your First Tarot to share with you. Take a moment to notice which one feels like the message you need right now – left, middle or right – and then scroll down to receive your guidance for this moon phase.

Sunday 18 October is a First Quarter Moon in Capricorn.  Capricorn energy is practical, responsible, and disciplined and driven by ambition and determination. First Quarter Moon energy focuses on facing challenges, holding firm on your intention or refocusing it if it’s necessary. It’s time to activate a decisive attitude to move forward.

You could ask yourself: Do these goals and dreams still apply? Are the challenges I’m facing real? What fears do I have?

Now, here are your grounded messages.

Left Card: 20. Judgement – Spiritual Awakening, Redemption, Karma, Renewal

The energy here invites you assess your past with compassion, and let go of the old ways of being, shame and guilt. Acknowledge any feelings of loss or grief but don’t sit in them for long, so you can live with ease and freedom. Make amends as needed and don’t hold onto to resentment of others. Affirmation: I am awake and aware. I am liberated from old ways of being that no longer serve me.

Middle Card: 21. The World – Wordly Success, Achievement, Triumph

The energy here invites you to be an active participant in your life, community and world around you. What you focus on now, and next has huge potential for success. Acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments and notice all the good in your life, the wisdom you have gained, and the growth and success you’ve experienced. Affirmation: The world is my oyster. All my wildest dreams can come true.

Right Card: 8 of Pentacles – Hard Work, Dedication, Skill, Talent, Good Work Ethic

The energy here encourages you to stay focused on your task at hand so that you finish what you’ve started. Take the time to work on what you’ve learnt, including any work you want to do on yourself. Do a good job so you can be satisfied and proud of your work. Your skills and talents will assist you in achieving your goals. Affirmation: My hard work pays off. I am a master of my craft.

All Three Cards:

The energy of all three cards encourages you to release old wounds, regrets, and limiting beliefs with compassion, allowing yourself to move forward with greater freedom and clarity. Acknowledge how far you’ve come and celebrate the wisdom, growth, and opportunities that surround you now. This is a powerful time time to focus on your goals, stay committed to what matters most, and trust that your skills, dedication, and effort will lead to success. Affirmation: I am awake and liberated from old ways of being. My hard work pays off and my wildest dreams can come true.

I hope you’ve found today’s guidance inspiring. If you’d like to support the writing of these Oracle by the Moon posts, you’re welcome to buy me a coffee at the link below.

May this First Quarter Moon support you to release what’s finished, embrace your growth, and take confident steps towards your dreams.

Upcoming Markets & Events

• Sun 25 Oct – Upper Hunter Markets – Macrame Jewellery, Crystal & Tarot Readings
• Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct – Albury Show – Crystals, Jewellery, Incense, Mind-Body-Soul Books and Oracle Decks, and Crystal & Tarot Readings
• Sat 7 Nov – Kallista Village Market, Vic – Crystal & Tarot Readings and small selection of books, decks and tumbled stones
• Sun 8 Nov – Heart Body Soul Spring Festival, Coburg (Melbourne) – Crystal & Tarot Readings

Cheers, Jo Avalon 🚐💚, on Wiradjuri Country

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Source: Victoria Maxwell’s Your First Tarot companion book