Two of Cups - August

The card shows two people who are very comfortable with each other, there’s no tension between them and they feel free to be who they are. Two cups shine above them creating balance. The card is about partnership and new relationships.

It's an orange card which links to our sacral chakra, this relates to self-respect, body confidence, allowing ourselves freedom to be ourselves and healthy boundaries.

When I turned the card I was told it’s about self-love. Self-love is a recurring theme that I see popping up at the minute; people are discussing it on Twitter, Instagram and in person with friends. Topics have ranged from body dysmorphia, eating disorders and menopause.

Be gentle with yourself, and with others as we never know what someone else is going through. For many the issues above are dealt with in silence and can be there for years before the individual addresses them (I didn't know body dysmorphia was a thing till the Internet came along, I finally had a name for it!).

Reach out to someone if you think they, or you, may be dealing with this. Let's work on helping and allowing these topics to be discussed without fear and judgement. If there isn't a close friend or family member you feel comfortable talking to take steps to find a professional or online groups and forums where you can be more anonymous if you wish. Follow others on social media who speak about their journey. I’ve begun following menopause accounts on Twitter and Instagram for example. Even if you take a while to feel comfortable chatting it’s nice to see that you’re not alone and there are others who would be comfortable listening to you.

So going forward let’s begin treating ourselves and others with compassion.