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 – Five of Cups – Negative mindsets have the potential to bleed into your hard won stability this week if you let it. You’re sick, and that can make it hard to be upbeat, but remember, it could always be worse. Instead of wallowing in misery, work at breaking free to count some blessings along the way.
Air – The Wheel – Be aware of the thoughts that are cycling around in your head, and if they aren’t healthy? Disrupt the cycle instead of letting them continue to go round and round. It can be just a momentary thing. A glimpse out the window to enjoy the view, a momentary nuzzle with your partner. Anything to provide a lift, even a small lift, will do.
Water – The Hierophant – Lean back into tried and true ways to support yourself emotionally this week. No need to reinvent the wheel or think outside the box. Take it easy and fall back on what you know works. The key her isn’t inventive change, but actually using the tools and methods you know will help keep you afloat.
Fire – Three of Cups – You’re not alone. Others are sick right alongside you, so let yourself enjoy the lack of pressure to perform. No one is expecting anything from you right now other than to rest and feel better, just as they are trying to do as well.
Waning – Storm and The Voice – Any impulsive words spoken right now are only going to make things worse. Make sure to keep that negativity you’re feeling from spilling out onto others. They’re miserable too, after all.
Waxing – Intuition and The Void – Trust your intuition when dealing the uncertainty and the unknown. Your intuition never leads you wrong, so don’t doubt when it speaks, just allow it to lead.
Take Away – Take care of yourself this week and let others deal with taking care of themselves. This week is about taking a break, and you getting sick? It’s just forcing your hand in this area so that you can’t overburden yourself even if your self-destructive tendencies are feeling the urge to try. Do what you need to do to get the rest and recuperation you need, and take care not to take your misery out on others.
Twisting the Leaf 