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 – Ten of Wands Rx – Overwhelm is trying to sneak up on you. You may be feeling like you can’t put your burdens down in order to take time to reassess, but you’re wrong.
Air – Three of Cups – Communication with your friends and loved ones is key this week. Focus on being open and engaging, and on enjoying your time spent with others instead of taking it for granted.
Water – Justice – As you move through this week, instead of reacting without thought, take a moment to look at what is triggering your emotions, and consider the healthiest and most effective way to deal with those triggers.
Fire – Two of Swords – Before making decisions (or taking action), pause to look over all your options. It’s easy, when triggered or otherwise sparked by an internal flame, to just bound forward without thought. Remember to pause and take a good look around first, instead of jumping in head first.
Waning – Bear and Mountain – Sometimes one’s protective instincts and defense mechanisms create more problems than they do protection. Take care that you’re not allowing your defense mechanisms run the show.
Waxing – Fish and Anchor – Being a bit miserly this week will serve you well.
Take Away – Water and Fire in this reading, along with the Waning position, are echoing off of each other this week, creating a reminder that it can be extremely difficult to not immediately react when we’re triggered. These two positions play off of each other, speaking of the potential for some seriously triggering emotions to rise to the surface, and cause you to want to react without thought of repercussions or what better reactions might be an option for you.
Aside from this, be aware of the overwhelm that’s coming and start setting down what you can in order to head it off, rather than holding on as hard as you can to try and “ride it out”. This especially includes any financial obligations that are not absolutely necessary.
Lean into those you enjoy spending time with to help you through the hard parts.
Twisting the Leaf 