In this episode, we talk about the power of white—moonlight, snow, fresh pages, and the soft beginnings of something new. White is often linked to purity and holiness, but it’s also deeply tied to mourning, thresholds, and spiritual reset.
What we explore in this episode:
How white shows up in religion, ritual, and cultural symbolism
Lunar and Monday correspondences associated with white
How white functions symbolically in tarot
Understanding White in Color Magic
White is the lightest color and is considered achromatic—it has no hue of its own, but reflects and scatters almost all visible wavelengths of light. In that way, it symbolically holds all colors at once.
Because of this, white is often associated with:
Purity and cleansing
New beginnings and “blank slate” energy
Clarity, honesty, and spiritual connection
Peace, simplicity, and neutrality
In color magic, white is linked to Monday and the Moon, supporting magic for dreams, intuition, home and family, healing, and ocean-tide energy. In general color magic, white also works as a universal stand-in for any other color.
Tarot, Symbolism, and the Power of White
In Rider–Waite–Smith–inspired decks, white appears as a quiet but powerful symbol. It consistently speaks to innocence, cleansing, emotional honesty, rebirth, and the liminal spaces where transformation begins.
Death rides a white horse, symbolizing that endings are natural, pure, and necessary for rebirth. Even though we often associate death with black, the white horse emphasizes the sacredness of transition.
Temperance is typically robed in white, pouring water between cups. Her clothing represents balance, purity, and the inner knowing that you already hold what you need—highlighting themes of spiritual integration and emotional wholeness.
From other decks featured in the episode:
Valerian (Eight of Water) - A plant for rest and sleep, mirroring white’s connection to surrender, release, and emotional unwinding.
Goddess of Love Tarot - Maiden of Cups - Pearls, white shells, and crown imagery highlight vulnerability, emotional honesty, and being guided by love.
Norse Goddess Rune Oracle - Rindr - The mother of Váli, the god born to avenge Baldr’s death. Rindr’s card would reflect her role in catalyzing justice and transformation, divine intervention, and the fierce, complex side of feminine power.
Berkana -The birch goddess, with her white peeling bark and mothering presence, represents growth, birth, and renewal.
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled the The Captain (Upright).
The Captain card us that, true leadership and stability come from working with many different people, skills, and perspectives. You don’t have to do everything alone.
Reflective prompts on this card:
Where am I trying to carry everything by myself when collaboration would actually lighten the load?
Who are the “colors” in my life—the people whose gifts and presence make my world feel more whole?
What new beginning or “blank page” might become possible if I let myself be supported?
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