Here and Now I Exist – Who you are now, in your entirety.
The Emperor Rx – You are feeling powerless and out of control. Not in a chaotic way, but in that you don’t feel you are able to give the support to others that is needed right now, and fear failing them as a result.
The Slough – What is to be left in the past as you move forward.
Eight of Wands – There is no room for rushing right now. The situation you find yourself in is out of your control. You can’t run from it, nor can you hurry it along. Let go of these urges in order to make room for better energy.
What Lies Ahead – An ideal state or ideal self you are seeking at this time.
Five of Swords – You want to be the victor. This isn’t up to you, but it’s your usual modus operandi, and thus you are struggling not to engage. Work at letting go of the idea of winning or losing. It might be what you’re drawn to, but it’s not the healthiest path forward at this time.
Limitations – Negative influences, opposition, or ill will.
Four of Cups – Don’t allow yourself to isolate and wallow. This will only cause decay and destruction. Turning away support is not going to help anything get better.
The Boon – Positive influences, higher guidance, or divine intervention.
Two of Swords – You do have options and choices to be made. Just because they aren’t the ones you want doesn’t mean that by making them something good can’t be the result. Focus on those things that are under your control.
The Wound – An unpleasant past experience or event that is ripe for some support and healing.
Knight of Wands Rx – Stagnancy is harmful as it can easily drag you back down into depression, and impulsiveness comes with consequences you aren’t prepared to pay. Take the middle road.
Nostalgia – A positive past experience or event to acknowledge, reflect upon, and enjoy.
Knight of Pentacles – Remember that slow progress is still progress. Look back on those times when you’ve managed to succeed only because you chose to slow down and move with care instead of rushing in.
A Warning – Something coming that can be prevented or overcome.
King of Cups Rx – Watch closely for emotional manipulations. Guilt trips, passive aggressive behavior, tugging at the heart strings to nudge you into action. These are how others tend to get around your healthy (and completely reasonable) boundaries.
Empowerment – A future opportunity to work toward.
Seven of Cups – Make sure when choices are before you that you choose quickly! Dallying will only cloud the issue and leave you waffling.
Message from the Spirit World – Prioritize the stuff that feels right over of the stuff you’re “supposed to do”. You’ll never regret following that “feels right” feeling.
Message from the Mind’s World – Slay the stuff that’s under your control and leave the rest of it alone. It’s not your responsibility.
Message from the Physical World – More shinrin yoku is needed. Get your ass outside.
Other elements included in this reading:
Wasp Hive Segment with Parmeliaceae Lichen for Easing Defense Mechanisms
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Foraged Ponderosa Pine Cone for Resilience and Adaptability
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
