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 Crystals – You may feel like things aren’t coming together how you’d planned and worked for this week. Do your best to stay positive and look on the bright side, even when you’re feeling cut off at the knees.
Air – The Empress – Kind and nurturing self talk is needed this week. Don’t let misunderstandings turn the innocuous into an opportunity for self-abuse.
Water – Page of Goblets – Cut yourself a break and offer yourself some kindness instead of the harsher treatment that is you habit. Make a mess, and feel pride over it instead of guilt.
Fire – Four of Goblets – Time alone isn’t for brooding, it’s for refilling your cups. Use this time to provide yourself with much needed self-care and recovery, instead of rehashing what didn’t go right and how that’s somehow on you.
Waning – Snake and Clouds – Turn away from venomous reactions during times of emotional upheaval. Just because things feel dark and uncertain doesn’t mean they actually are. Consider that your perception is just that… perception. An illusion brought about by emotional response.
Waxing – Key and Book – Don’t sit in misery feeling helpless this week. Research solutions instead. By seeking extra knowledge on the problem at hand you empower yourself to strive and thrive instead of surrender.
Take Away – It looks like it’s going to be a rough week emotionally. Make sure you are keeping up on the tools that help you in balancing out your negative and pessimistic tendencies. When things go awry, don’t stew in bad energy but instead use these moments as motivation to research and dig for answers and activities you can do to help make things better. This week will be a test upon your efforts toward positivity and optimism. Take a breath when tensions rise and give yourself some grace and understanding.
Twisting the Leaf 