Princess of Wands - December

 

She wonders through the forest with confidence, she knows where she is going and trusts the journey. Surrounded by butterflies and a stag, she is one with nature.

This month is one of growing confidence. It has been a strange year for all of us, lots of changes have been made and for many of us it has been a chance to find ourselves again and realise what is important.

The butterflies represent transformation, how do you want to evolve? We can come out of this stronger if we allow ourselves.

The stag is a strong leader, full of beauty, integrity and grace. Channel his energy as you move forward knowing you can achieve all you put your mind to.

We have the grounding energy of the earth teamed with the fire of the wand. Let the passion and inspiration guide you now whilst trusting you are safe and secure.

Nine of Swords - November

The woman is surrounded by dark clouds, nine swords are suspended above her and could drop at any moment. She looks down into a reflective surface, staring intently at herself, possibly seeking answers.

Look after yourself this month. It has been a difficult year for all of us and it is not over yet. A lot of us are going to be feeling scared, stressed and overwhelmed. Do not try to fight these emotions, do not bottle it up.

Take time to speak with someone you feel safe with, reach out. You are not alone. Connect with your spirit and reflect by meditating, journaling or even getting creative, paint your emotions if you want. No one needs to see it but you.

This is a sacral chakra card, orange. Listen to your gut. Become more aware of your body, what does it want and need? Probably some self-love. Also take note of the foods you eat. Pay attention to nutrition so you stay as healthy as possible.

Six of Cups - October

Is she coming or going? The large, ornate doors behind her are not closed, has she left a room or come back to it? Has her path lead her back to the beginning?

If you have been feeling stuck aim to get moving this Libra season. Like this woman we have all the tools and knowledge needed but can sometimes fall into the trap of over thinking or being too rigid. Do not shut yourself in one room and believe you must stay there doing X, Y and Z. Step out and see what happens.

Also going back to basics can help. Do not over complicate things. Read through course notes again, go back to the beginner’s book. Keeping things simple is allowed.

King of Coins - September

The King sits upon his thrown surrounded by grapes and flowers; he is a picture of security and confidence. Two lions on top of the thrown appear to be reaching for the crown on his head. The card is violet which is connected to the crown chakra.

Focus on your security this Virgo season, believe more is coming your way. Grapes symbolise abundance, growth and inner transformation. Spend this month going within and looking at these areas. Where do you feel secure? Work on the areas you struggle with.

The lions reaching for the crown chakra are saying to me "know yourself". The King is strong in mind; he is secure in his connection to source and has faith in his intuition. Do the same. Sit in meditation and listen to your guides, ask them to work with you and show you ways on how to strengthen this. 

The grapes are also telling me "beware of the grapevine" only listen to your guides, trusted sources and get the full facts before making any conclusions about a subject or person. 

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. 

Ten of Swords - July

The woman lies down on the ground, snow is thawing and the swords stand behind her. One sword is embedded in her waist, stabbing between her heart and solar plexus. Light is on the horizon though, a new dawn is coming.

We’re at the end of a cycle, and the last few months have been difficult for some. People are wanting a new start, the pandemic has shown us that going back to how it was before wasn’t working for many and our way of living needs to be addressed.

Change can be frightening, no matter how badly you want it, and it can also take time. Take small steps rather than a giant leap, make changes gradually so it feels less stressful and you don’t burn yourself out.

Also if a situation you were hoping for doesn’t work as planned, be kind to yourself. There’s no need to beat your-self up, let your-self feel the hurt and then take steps to heal. A new start is on its way and you will grow through this time.

The World - June