42. Blue Moon

As the saying goes, some things happen 'only once in a Blue Moon.' In other words, hardly ever. Drawing this card suggests you're about to get a rare chance, and that something you're hoping for could well be about to happen. This card is a very positive sign if you've felt like you're hoping for too much, or asking too much of the Universe. Whatever you are asking about — well, it might only happen once in a Blue Moon but it can happen! However, with this rare opportunity before you, it's important that you believe in it. If you convince yourself that whatever you're asking about can never go in your favour, then guess what? It won't go in your favour! Be grateful for this card, which is a reminder to believe in your dreams.

I'm lucky!

• Miss this chance and it might not come back any time soon. • What happened may only happen once. • The person you're enquiring about is a rare find. • If you can believe it, you can achieve it. • This situation is unlikely to repeat.

There are usually three Full Moons between each equinox and solstice (and vice versa). Sometimes, though, we get four Full Moons in a single season. When that happens, the third of the season's four Full Moons is called a Blue Moon — at least, that was the original definition of a Blue Moon. These days it's popular to use the Blue Moon for the second Full Moon in any calendar month that has two Full Moons.