These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Earth – Queen of Pentacles – Remember that supporting others isn’t supposed to include sacrificing your own stability. You can’t help others when your cup is empty, so make sure that you are supporting yourself first in order to assure you have the stability and well-being needed to then lend support to others.

Air – Knight of Swords – Sometimes you just have to scream into the void. This week is going to be a time for this. It’s not so much about this week being frustrating or problematic, but about letting out your frustrations concerning what’s now behind you and releasing that angst.

Water – Six of Pentacles – Forgive yourself your transgressions instead of guilting yourself. Be as generous with yourself as you would be with others. There is no reason to hold yourself to a different standard than you would everyone else when it comes to forgiveness and generosity of spirit.

Fire – Five of Wands – Others are going to have their own opinions and feelings concerning what you are doing with your time and energy. Don’t waste time arguing with them or trying justify your choices. They’re entitled to their own opinions. Just walk away and keep doing your own thing instead.

Waning – Crossroads and Fox – Don’t make any big decisions at the moment, no matter how clever you think they might be. You’ll be influenced by outside forces this week. You may not be able to see it, but it’s there all the same.

Waxing – Birds and Rats – Although you are being warned about making big decisions? Take care not to ignore the corrosive and toxic gossip going around in the week ahead. Nip it in the butt and deal with it instead of letting it get to you.

Take Away – There’s a lot here about self care, not holding things in, and keeping an eye on your reactions this week.  Keep yourself on track by being true to you instead of acting out of character in reaction to outside influences. Be aware that those outside influences are there, just don’t engage.

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