The Phoenix

Death and Rebirth

New realities are crashing in-it’s time for upheaval and transformation. Have no fear. This is just a part of the process.

When the Phoenix oracle card shows up in your reading, major life changes are on the horizon, so it’s important to prepare yourself. This can mean uncomfortable upheaval, unexpected events, and major shifts in mindset. Your life is about to completely change and never return to the way it was. It’s important to release attachment to the outcome and understand that this is all happening for your soul’s growth.

The Phoenix is an ancient occult symbol linked to the zodiac sign Scorpio. Death, regeneration, and rebirth are all part of both. In ancient Egypt, the Phoenix was associated with immortality and infinity. It’s not a coincidence that Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac, and the number 8 is also the shape of the infinity symbol. The Phoenix is depicted as an eagle-like bird with vibrant gold and red feathers that would live for 500 years, die, and then be reborn.

Ancient Egyptians believed that just before death the Phoenix makes a nest of cinnamon, myrrh, and herbs. It then sets its nest on fire as it bursts into flames and destroys itself. A new Phoenix rises from the ashes, an when it grows strong enough, it creates an egg from its old ashes and places it at the altar of the sun god, Ra.

The Phoenix burning invokes the alchemical practice of embodying your true frequency through shadow work, life upheaval, and integration of what’s blocking your light. This mystical process of soul ascension and internal transformation cannot happen without an ego death or dark night of the soul. It teaches us that we can go through dramatic shifts in our lives and return renewed. When this card appears, it’s time for you to ride this wave of change toward your more aligned and true future self.