Video version of this week’s postQueen of Swords reversed came up this week! Be aware…
This week’s message is to protect your energy in your “circle” i.e., the area of relationships. This does not necessarily only pertain to partners in love, this can apply to any area in one’s life wherein you are relating with others. Any group dynamic: Work, family, business partners, departments, group projects, etc.
The Queen of Swords reversed, can indicate someone who is overly critical, demanding and/or insecure. This person may treat others unkindly and then make excuses for their behavior. In a work, group or career situation, the Queen of Swords reversed is the person who stabs others in the back to get ahead. Or she may put others down for their ideas and then turn around and present them as her own to receive the credit for them. She may abuse her authority and/or position. This person feels threatened when others are in the limelight. The Queen of Swords reversed has a lot of insecurities underneath her persona. Make no mistake though, she got where she is by being smart and cunning. Do not underestimate this person. This is someone who needs to be handled very carefully. They can do a lot of damage with that sword.
As we move on, next we see the six of wands, in the center of the reading, riding towards the three of pentacles. Protect your precious ideas and plans. If you are currently on the receiving end of this Queen of Swords reversed energy, know there is a reason for it. You are confident and self-assured because your ideas are good! You may be receiving positive attention and respect from others for them. Perhaps you just got a promotion or are being considered for one. This can be enough to attract the “evil eye” from others that may be envious of your success and/or your current path.
In close, interpersonal relationships, you may have someone around you that tends to be critical of you and/or your ideas. You may want to keep your plans to yourself for now, at least until they are a little further along.
It’s better to share with others “what you have accomplished”, rather than “what you are planning to do”.
Hold your head high and keep moving forward. Above all, do not let negativity from the Queen of Swords reversed creep in, which may tempt you to stoop to their level. The two of swords underneath this reading indicates that one should pause and think before making decisions and/or taking action this week. With the Queen of Swords reversed in this reading, you may not have all the facts, or perhaps the information you have received is incorrect or misguided. On the other hand, it is advised that you keep your own words to a minimum.
So this week, it is advised for you to be aware of whom you share your creative ideas and future plans with. Somebody in your circle may not have your back right now. This is certainly not to make anyone paranoid, just aware. This is a general reading, so this message may or may not be applicable to you. Please use your discernment.
As a final note, today, Mars is in the 4th deacon of Libra. This corresponds to the four of swords. Fiery Mars is being asked to lay low this week. The four of swords is a card of self-care, renewal and also one of tapping into one’s higher self, divine spirit, angels and guides. It is an energy of quiet contemplation. You will be glad that you kept things “cool” this week! We’ve have some interesting astrological transits coming up in November. These energies will very likely disclose some information that will prove revealing to say the least.
I hope this reading was helpful! Have a great week!
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This week the theme is forgiveness. I do not mean forget by any means, but The Hierophant is asking you to come to a deeper understanding of what you have learned and to grow from it.
The Queen of Swords reversed can be an angry, internalized energy. Her bitterness over what happened in the past clouds her judgement. Instead of acknowledging the wisdom of the experience and using it to elevate herself, she keeps her minds eye in the past, wherein her perception of how powerful she truly is becomes distorted.
We see the Knight of Cups riding forward indicating movement. The truth is, no matter how much we long to, we cannot change the past. The full moon in Aries this week on October 20th, which is occurring just a few days before Scorpio season, is encouraging you to initiate a new cycle. If you are resonating with this reading, spirit has been showing you this entire time, that you have what it takes to be your own hero. And the full moon in Aries is giving you the courage to have faith in yourself and to begin the hero’s journey.
Weekly message for 10/04/21: Death & The Hierophant. Two powerful energies!
This week, reassess who you are NOW. Death is a reminder, that the cycles of change are always in motion. Is it time to establish a new paradigm? The Hierophant has showed up in the center of this reading to give you the discipline and focus as well as the acknowledgement of your spiritual sovereignty to do just that. It appears, that the time has come for some of you to clear out the cobwebs of how it’s always been and establish some new ground rules in your life!
The first step is to clean up your space. Do you have things around you that reflect who you USED to be? Clothes, shoes, home décor, books you no longer read, etc. Things you have outgrown. Psychologically, allowing these items to remain in our space, can effect us on a subconscious level. Causing us to procrastinate, when it comes to taking the actions necessary to implement the changes that our soul is calling us to do. Ya’ll know what I am talking about. If you are resonating with this reading, The Hierophant and The Witch’s Hat cards indicate that you have already been receiving the intuitive downloads!
For some of you, these promptings from spirit have given you an amazing amount of vitality. Inspired and energized, you have been ready for this for a while! For others of you, the messages you are receiving may be more difficult to accept. But deep down, you know they are right. Trust it. That there are some areas in your life that need an upgrade to bring it back into balance. Particularly in those areas wherein you may have knowingly or unknowingly given your power away and/or even dimmed your beautiful light so that you would be safe.
But as old clothes eventually go out of style or just no longer fit anymore, neither do some of the agreements, behavior patterns, relationship dynamics, self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, etc. from the past, fit the person that you are NOW. And more importantly, these certainly do not fit the person that you are going to be in the future!
This is an intense week to allow Death to do what it does. Clear out the old, musty debris so new growth can begin. Death and The Hierophant are asking you to have faith in yourself and in the universal transformative cycle of life and death. If you need to talk to someone, The Hierophant can indicate meeting with a member of the clergy, a counselor, a trusted spiritual advisor, or a wise older relative. Speaking to someone and obtaining an outside perspective can prove to be very helpful!
This week, and for some of you, the entire month of October, may be the time to let some things metaphorically die. Especially if they are in conflict with your new, future goals. This is the time to set some healthy boundaries and say no! Call back your power and bring your emotional, spiritual, mental and physical scales back into balance.
Your emotions may be getting in the way of facing a difficult truth or decision. Is it time to move on? You may also be looking at something through the lens of a limited perspective. Lamenting a loss, rather than what you stand to gain. Look around you. It appears there is an opportunity that is waiting for you to notice it. It may require your taking some sort of action and/or think outside the box.
When you see an opportunity take advantage of it. Do not make excuses. For we can always come up with reasons not to do something. If you listen to that inner critic, you may be talking yourself out of just the thing that has the potential of creating better circumstances for you!
Just as the fox uses quick action and its wits to obtain what it needs, now is your time to do the same. Pick up those two cups behind you and find out what treasures are waiting for you inside that castle that is just beyond the bridge over troubled waters.
“If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade” Tom Peters
Tenacious animal spirits Skunk & Badger along with the Knight of Swords and The World indicate you are ready for a new cycle in your life. Leave behind any thoughts of self-limitation or patterns from the past that may have held you back. You have learned those lessons and have graduated from them. Are you ready to step into your new timeline and take the action required to accomplish what it is that you want to do? You have what it takes as far as your skills and talents go. It’s just a matter of having the confidence and drive to turn those dreams into a reality.
Don’t let anyone or anything get in your way! Adopt the attitude of the Badger and Skunk. These animals are very unassuming and tend to mind their own business, unless provoked. But whomever is foolish enough to bother them, soon regrets it! LOL! Seriously though, you’ve got this. The Knight of Swords has your back. He is riding through the past like a warm knife through butter. Cutting away those things that are no longer a part of who you are now.
The Page of Pentacles realizes that what is he holding is valuable. Look at the way he looks at that pentacle. He knows that the foundation of a new and better future is in his (your) hands.
“I don’t care what I allowed in the past. Try me today”
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Five of Wands & Violet (Attract). Message for this week 8/16/21.
Cards for this week: Five of Wands & Violet (Attraction)
The old adage, one catches more flies with honey than vinegar holds true this week. While I am certainly an advocate of standing one’s ground in the face of aggressive or bullying behavior, this week the advice is to be aware of your own energy.
If you respond to someone’s antagonistic behavior with aggression, the situation will escalate as such. The consequences may be more than you want to deal with. Understand an aggressive façade can be the default pattern that some people fall back on as their way to cover up their own vulnerabilities. Especially if they feel insecure in the presence of someone else’s talents and/or success.
Tread carefully. Respond to this energy with calm, good humor. If you cannot do this, find a way to detach your emotions from it. Give them the space they need to work through this themselves. Do not make assumptions. Avoid confrontation and try to find a way to create harmony. Maintain your civility and go about your business. You do not need to prove yourself to anyone.
Happy Monday everyone! This week, we have the five of wands complimented by the Moon which currently is in its waning phase.
The message:
This week, focus on what is happening in the here and now and accept a current situation for what it is. You may witness chaos arising within a group dynamic. With the sun in dramatic Leo activating the solar plexus chakra, people in groups may be more aggressive than usual. Inflated egos abound – everyone wants to be on the center stage! If you feel you are not being seen or heard, this may be your signal to go within to give yourself what you need. Sit back and watch the show from a higher perspective. Do not add your fuel to this particular fire. It will burn itself out in due time. Stay in your truth, let the rest go. Observe, listen and learn. By doing this, you will be the one who stands out in the end! The Phoenix that rises from the ashes. This results in a good opportunity for you.
If the five of wands is an internal energy for you right now, understand that you have all the raw ingredients (i.e., potential) to “cook up” something valuable, if you can focus on the present and put aside any preconceived ideas of what is or is not possible. Others may not currently recognize your value. They may say or do things to try to impose limits upon you. Don’t believe it. Sometimes such things are put in our path to motivate us to harness our inner fire and rise with it. Commit to releasing negativity and self-doubt this week. You know your truth, that you have an enormous amount to offer. Shore up those personal boundaries and keep moving forward. Your efforts will be met with success as long as your heart is in the right place.
“One who does not stand in their truth in the midst of chaos, becomes a part of it”
The Hanged Man & Little Owl offer their animal wisdom this week
Good morning everyone! Today, The Hanged Man and Little Owl came out to offer us their wisdom for this week:
The Hanged Man & Little Owl are asking you to examine all aspects of an important decision carefully before taking action. Little Owl helps us to see in the dark, to shed light on our “blind spots”. This is why Owl wisdom has been a companion of Shamans and Goddesses throughout the ages.
Something here requires a closer look. What are you not seeing or considering? If you are feeling a bit “stuck” right now, consider this a blessing that gives you time to think this through, and/or obtain the advice and wisdom of an impartial, outside source such as a trusted friend, parent, counselor or mentor. They may offer an alternative viewpoint which sheds a light into those dark areas. This allows you to see all the options available to you through a multifaceted lens.
Although ultimately the decision is yours to make, considering the advice from others that you respect, will enable you to choose the path that will be most beneficial in the long term.
The crystal I chose for this message is Septarian. Considered one of the “shaman stones” its ancient wisdom helps to regulate the balance, between the mind, body and spirit. It’s grounding effects calms any excess energy arising from the emotions and ego, so that one is open to receive higher wisdom & guidance.
Planetary association: Venus in Scorpio (Opportunities and excess)
Crystals: I chose rose quartz and peacock ore for this message
You have an opportunity to shine as you have many gifts and abilities and are now in a position to utilize them to great advantage. A project you undertake now has the potential to be very successful. If you remain modest, and do not let success go to your head, help will be available to enable you to achieve your goals. Pay attention to detail. Be realistic in your expectations of yourself and other people. Live according to your highest values, stay away from gossip and drama, and fortune will smile upon you. Be willing to support as well as lead.
Take a moment, relax and choose a feather that resonates with you. Each divine feather oracle and tarot cards has a unique message from Spirit to help guide you as you travel on your life’s path.
OK let’s get started!
Choose a feather and scroll down for your message!
Divine Feather #1 / Heron
Message: Let go of convention and follow your unique path.
The three tarot cards that came out for this message are King of Wands, Eight of Wands and Strength.
So, the Heron is a large, mostly solitary bird. This bird is known for wading in shallow pools of water and snatching small prey for its meals. Symbolically, the Heron is a message to be ready to react quickly to opportunities, and be confident in your own path. It may be time for you to go your own way. You might have a unique talent or skill, and the “conventional” way of doing things, or that 9-5 job, may not be the path for you at this time. The Heron along with the eight of wands tarot card below it, is a message from Spirit to be ready! We will touch more on that later on.
So right away, I noticed that we have two “eights” in this reading. The number eight is considered a “Divine” number as it denotes “infinity” and the balance between the spiritual and physical world. It also indicates that you are close to a completion of a cycle or phase. Or that what it is you have been wanting to achieve is very close to its conclusion.
I am compelled to mention that the two eights add up to the number 16 which is The Tower. This is a card of a sudden circumstance that completely tears down something to make way for something better. Some people freak out at The Tower, but this card can also indicate a new perspective or a complete change of direction in one’s life. The number 16 breaks down to the number 7 which is The Chariot. This is a card of getting oneself together and moving forward. That being said, let’s move on.
So, sometimes when we have wanted something or worked towards something for so long, when it is almost here, when we can actually see that it is about to happen for us, we get a little nervous. We ask ourselves, could this really be happening? And we may freak out a little bit. Spirit says to embrace the message of the Strength card here. Calm those anxious feelings and know you are ready for this and yes, you deserve it too!
As my eye goes to the King of Wands, this is a fiery, creative, inspirational leader. A combination of the signs of Cancer and Leo, this King embodies the saying “he has the heart of a lion”. Brave, loyal and true, Spirit is telling me that this is you! This King would definitely fit the bill as an unconventional leader and a sign of success. Look at this image, he looks as if he is ready to rise up from the throne at any moment! It’s as if he can hardly contain himself! (I want to interject here that when I say he or she in reference to the cards, I am referring to “energies” and not gender. Male or female, we embody all the energies of the tarot at any given time).
In this reading, I am getting the impression that you have either mastered or are currently mastering a creative pursuit or something you are passionate about. This can be in business, career, personal empowerment, artistic endeavor, love, you name it!
Behind this powerful energetic King, we have the eight of wands, of which are moving quickly in the direction of Strength, the other “eight” card. The message I received, is that you have what it takes to succeed! But perhaps there are some doubts, or insecurities that may need to be overcome for you to fully embrace the King of Wands energetic fire. But since this card is upright, I think you probably already have a pretty good handle on this. You may get a few jitters. Just know this is normal.
There is a lot of fire energy here. A quick message for some of you is that you may want to keep some antacids, tums, etc. on hand if you are prone to digestive upsets or heartburn.
The eight of wands can also indicate that a form of communication, an opportunity and/or synchronicities are heading your way. For some of you, this may indicate that you hear back from an opportunity that you applied for in November or December of 2020, or this could be an endeavor that may have been put on hold late last year, and it is now picking back up. This is not for everyone, just a few specifics that came through.
I am getting the feeling that things will move quickly once it gets started so be ready! Just like the Heron, keep your eyes and ears open. This opportunity may require a move or a change in lifestyle. Remember, you have the heart of a lion. You know what you want and will easily overcome any challenges should they come up. You will quickly realize that you are “born for this role” so to speak.
Spirit says to show your talents, this is your time to shine! As I glance at Strength again, I got the message that perhaps in the past you may have dulled your shine, or maybe you made yourself “small” to fit in to a group of people or a situation. Or perhaps you did not get the credit for your work which may even have caused you to be passed over for promotions and/or pay raises. In a relationship, you may have felt or are feeling like you are or were living below your potential.
Those times are about to be over!
With three “fire energy” cards in this reading, Spirit is coming in strong! Your message is that this new opportunity, whatever this is for you, a promotion, career change, romance, a new business, etc. This will give you the chance to showcase your talents and be appreciated for them! You could very well be moving into a leadership position or maybe you are going to own your own business. Or it could even indicate that you will feel much more in control of your life. This new endeavor may also involve traveling, once things begin to open up again. If you resonate with this reading, it is recommended that you prepare accordingly. So that when the opportunity arises, you will be ready to seize it.
Divine Feather #2 / Duck
Message: Find comfort and balance in simple ways. You have support all around you.
The duck is not a complicated bird. It enjoys the water, grabs bits of food when it is hungry, and basks in the sun on land while it preens its feathers. It is a social bird too, hanging out with its flockmates that provide community interaction as well as protection from predators. Ducks can also fly, and often will return to the spaces where they feel safe and comfortable. This card is a message for you to consider your surroundings and for some of you is a message to connect or re-connect with people or circumstances that put you more at ease.
The message from Spirit in this reading is that you may be making things too complicated in your life. Overthinking and concerning yourself with situations that may not even be necessarily within your control or your responsibility, can complicate your mental body, and thus can cause you to feel stress. When you feel this way, you forget that there are people around you that do care, and also that your guides and angels are always present supporting you as well. Just like the duck, it is a good idea to slow down and re-connect to what is “real” in your life once in a while!
As I look at the tarot cards, I noticed The Emperor underneath the duck card. This carries home Spirit’s message to you that you are supported. Even if you may not feel this way at the moment, The Emperor in this position is a strong message that you have some powerful energies looking out for you!
You may have seen signs of this. For example, you may have applied for a job and not gotten it, only to hire in at company that was a better fit. Others of you may have received or will be receiving money that you were not expecting. Or maybe that new business is starting to make a profit. You may even be seeing messages in the form of repeating numbers or synchronicities. Or maybe a romantic partner broke up with you and you were heartbroken, but then you found out some information about them and you now realize that you dodged a bullet!
As I look at the Ace of Pentacles, I am receiving a message that a new beginning is in the works for you. Spirit wants to tell you that you need to be patient (I know we all hate to hear that LOL). But it does take time for energies from the ethers to manifest into the physical. But it is definitely taking form, as indicated by this card..
The Queen of Cups may be someone of a warm supporting nature is willing to help you. Or someone of these qualities is around you or is going to be. The Emperor with the Queen of Cups is a powerful combination of fiery drive, motivation and self-confidence, with the positive aspects of the feminine. Nurturing, introspective, loving and warm. Do you know people that have these qualities?
If you do, Spirit is saying to spend some time with them or perhaps reconnect with people that you know that have these traits. It will be immensely helpful to you at this time. Perhaps this is even you and your partner!
For others of you, these three cards are a message from Spirit for you to pull your energies “in” so to speak. Focus on your reality. If you have a project or endeavor that you are looking to start, now would be a good time to focus on getting the ball rolling.
These three cards can indicate a possible pregnancy for some of you. If you have been trying for a while, Spirit says that you may be putting too much pressure on yourselves. Let go a bit and enjoy the pleasures of your partner. Cuddle, laugh, have some fun! Get back to the basics, and let nature take its course! Valentines Day is coming up, plan something special.
For some of you that may be going through a difficult time, know that better times are definitely up ahead! The Emperor and the Queen of Cups balance each other very nicely. Spirit tells me this is you coming back into balance within yourself. Or you have a balanced perspective regarding your life or a situation. This leads to a new opportunity for you!
I also get the impression of somebody downsizing here. In a good way. Clearing out the clutter, clearing out people in your life that drain you (emotionally and/or maybe financially), paying off bills, etc. Really embracing the responsibility of The Emperor by taking care of what needs to be done with the emotionally stability of the Queen of Cups. In other words you are taking the steps necessary to simplify your life for your own emotional well being. Good for you! If you are older parents, some of you may have downsized your living space so that no one will be tempted to move back in! (laugh).
If you are resonating with this reading, Spirit is saying to you welcome warm people, circumstances and surroundings in your life that offer you a sense of ease and support. Trust how you feel and take decisive action to let go of what is not in alignment with this goal. Duck says this is easier than you think. Don’t make things more complicated than they really are.
Divine Feather #3 / Parrot
Message: Let go of others thoughts and opinions. It is time to embrace who you really are.
The parrot is a brightly feathered, exotic bird. A unique quality of parrots, is that they are one of the animals on earth that can trained to communicate with humans in our own language. They learn our words through repetition and training. Let’s not forget though, this human language is not the native language of the parrot. It is adjusting itself to fit into its environment. In other words, the parrot is speaking in a voice that is not its own. In this reading, parrot is reminding you to honor your own voice. So often we place importance on what others think of us, or are overly concerned about what they will say, etc. Forgetting that these are false truths. For everyone sees the world through their own perception.
Is there is something you want to pursue that shakes up the “status quo” in your life? Others may not be too happy about it or maybe they don’t understand it. I get the impression that the five of wands energy in this reading, is a result of inner conflict that you are feeling about it. But here’s the thing, no one can please everyone all of the time. It is better to live your truth and express your individual divine light. It is important to remember, that people judge us based on THEIR life experiences, their upbringing, and even their own insecurities. They may have given you well-meaning advice, regarding this situation, but it was not necessarily correct for YOU.
The three of wands is a card of starting something new. Three is a number of creation. Something has begun to manifest here, and at this point there is no turning back. Look at how the character in the card is looking ahead, envisioning his future. What are you building? A new career, home, a dream business, a new relationship? A new life? Self-worth?
The Ace of Cups indicates that this is something emotionally fulfilling. Or perhaps you may feel that you are being divinely guided here. I get the feeling that for some of you, you may be saying, “I can’t explain it, it’s just something I have to do”. If you are seeing repeating numbers pay attention to what your thoughts were when you saw them. This is your spirit guides communicating with you.
I find it interesting that the five of wands is the card that is standing between the three of wands and the Ace of Cups. Inner conflict, input from others, or perhaps a circumstance is standing between you and your dreams or goals at the moment. But this will not be for long. You will quickly get these wands organized. The energies are in motion and you’ve got your eye on the prize!
The advice I am receiving from Spirit is to keep moving forward. Now is not the time to discuss whatever this is with other people. They may put a damper on your enthusiasm. Some people have their own insecurities about success or are envious of others that enjoy their life. These types of people feel more comfortable when they have others around them that mirror these perceptions. Because it confirms what they believe. Some people may unknowingly or knowingly start trouble in your life to try to distract you. That is where the saying “misery loves company” comes from. Others may offer well-meaning advice, but it may cause confusion for you. Spirit’s advice here is if necessary be like the parrot with them. Tell them what they want to hear, and you keep doing you! Keep growing, keep building and you will see that the five of wands energy becomes less and less as you yourself become more and more.
Spirit wants to remind you that this is your life. Note that the cards on either side of the five of wands are solitary energies. Trust yourself. Back away from other people’s criticisms and/or advice that you feel is not right for you. Understand it for what it is. It is about them not you. Yes, you have the power here. The Ace of Cups is your message that the key to acquiring what you seek, is to acknowledge the love you have for yourself. When you love yourself, your divinity from within, radiates outward into the world. You will see this in action as this self-love manifests into the positive future that you are envisioning.
If you are resonating with this reading. Spirit’s message to you is to honor you by loving yourself. Keep in mind that at this time, people around you may not understand you, or the changes you are implementing in your life. Some may even get upset. And that is okay, they have a right to feel the way they do just as you do. Save yourself unnecessary conflict and/or negativity by keeping things to yourself as much as possible. Do not feel that you owe an explanation to others for wanting to pursue your happiness.
Honor the unique expression of who you are. You got this!
