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!
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!