Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot!
In this episode, we talk about bats—mysterious and often misunderstood creatures of the night. They symbolize transition, awareness, and the courage to navigate the dark. Bats teach us that we can still move through uncertainty if we trust our intuition.
What we explore in this episode:
Bat symbolisms in myth and magic
How bat energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the bat: trust your senses and face the dark unknown
Bat Symbolism in Myth & Magic
Bats are sacred pollinators, voracious insect-eaters, seed-spreaders, and cave-dwellers. Across cultures, bats carry powerful and paradoxical symbolism. Like moths and owls, bats are nighttime messengers, carrying deep truths that can’t be seen in the daylight.
In Chinese folklore, they represent blessings, longevity, and happiness. In other traditions, they are guardians of ancestral memory, guides of the unconscious, and symbols of rebirth and transformation. In Western culture, they’ve been feared for their associations with death and the underworld, but this only emphasizes their connection to rebirth, metamorphosis, and the power of the unseen.
They’re often unfairly linked to fear and darkness, but their symbolism holds rich spiritual messages:
Renewal & energetic restoration
Deep intuition & clarity
Shadow work & facing the unconscious
Trusting inner truth over surface appearances
Tarot Cards Featuring Bat Energy:
While not common across all decks, rabbits appear in several key tarot archetypes—especially those grounded in the physical world. Their energy pops up symbolically, even when they’re not pictured directly.
Eight of Swords (Anima Mundi Tarot)
A flying fox bat hangs mid-air, caught in the illusion of entrapment. This card invites us to see how our own thoughts may be limiting our freedom, and how clarity begins when we turn inward.
The Devil (Therapist Tarot Deck)
With bat-like imagery, this card examines how we may be bound to patterns, grief, or habits that no longer serve us. It asks: What makes you sad? What is it time to grieve? What should you stop tolerating?
Wheel of Fortune (Desert Illuminations Tarot)
A bat appears among other creatures on the cosmic roulette wheel. This card reminds us that change is inevitable, and that adaptability and perception are our greatest allies.
The Hanged Man (Wild Unknown Tarot – symbolic reference)
Like a bat hanging upside down, this card represents perspective shifts, spiritual awakening, and surrender to mystery.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From It’s Grow Time oracle deck by Chantel Davis Gray, I pulled “I release what is no longer serving me. My energy is sacred.”
This affirmation is a perfect echo of bat wisdom. This reminds us that the shadow isn’t something to fear, but a space to shed, reflect, and renew. It invites us to honor our energy as sacred and release anything weighing us down.
Reflective prompts on this card:
What are you ready to release?
Where are you being called to rest and restore?
How can you trust your inner senses even in the dark?
Ways to Connect & Support
Tarot Card Creation Workshop: Get the full recording, examples of the tarot cards I’ve created, journaling questions, and PDF to walk you through it for just $33. Click here to purchase now!
12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. Sign up here!
Patreon: For individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.
Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inbox.
Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local, check out my Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group
Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist and coach working virtually from my home office. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
