Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot!
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.
What we explore in this episode:
Wolf symbolism 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.
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.
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.
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.
In this card, a Red Wolf rests with its pups, embodying themes of legacy, family protection, and the abundance that comes from shared responsibility.
A Gray Wolf teaches us how to move with consistency and intention. No rush, just steady progress rooted in loyalty, craft, and care.
💭 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?
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