Week 2 (7/11 - 7/17)
Still in waiting, we mustn’t give up on ourselves or our dreams. Screw the “naysayers” who are trying to put us down!
Somebody is being nasty!
Impatience may be increasing as we face our relationships and creative endeavors this week. We may find challenges in how we relate to others, to our professional/creative life, or to ourselves, bringing a certain level of dissatisfaction. But we are encouraged to hold on and keep fighting the good fight! Putting one foot in front of the other can be an insightful practice, even if the tasks of our lives feel mundane or uninspired, there is power in simple and consistent action when it is done consciously and not out of habit. We might just find that in the end our dissatisfaction was only a temporary response to how we were experiencing our progress in relation to the progress of those around us. But each one of us has value and our worth should not be diminished by others, and especially not by our own thoughts or feelings.
The Knight of Cups in reverse gives a warning to be cautious of those around us who may be limiting our value or perspective, as it is likely coming from a space of resentment or jealousy. Or it may be that this person/these people may simply be putting us down so that he/she/they can feel superior. We must also be sure that we are not doing this to another as a result of the dissatisfaction or longing that we are feeling in our own lives. We don’t want to be jealous B’s! This week we should also watch out for bad advice or condescending people around us. Rather than reacting to a negative person, we can simply be conscious of their underlying intentions, move on with our lives, and go n’ brush our shoulders off. Often times when another is being intentionally negative or combative towards us it is with the intention (conscious or unconscious) of getting us to react, lash out or fumble. It is important that we don’t give another our power by flipping out and losing ourselves, this is what they want.
Advice: We mustn’t give up on our dreams! No matter how much others may try to put them down. If we have been defeated or betrayed by another, we can always pick ourselves back up again. Our dreams are in the process of coming true as long as we believe in them, others might be jealous of the bright shining star that we have become or are in the process of becoming. We should be cautious of another who may try to stab us in the back or sabotage us out of jealousy or to boost their own ego. Be especially be mindful of the actions, advice and underlying motives of an Aquarius or Gemini in your life.
XVII ~ Star ~ (Aquarius): Wish upon a Star, and our dreams will one day come true. The truth is that WE are the shining star, and the manifestation of unlimited possibilities comes from belief in ourselves! We might just become that beacon of light that inspires others to believe in themselves too!
10 of Swords ~ Ruin ~ (Sun in Gemini): Our circumstances, the outcome of our actions or the actions of others have left us feeling defeated, stabbed in the back and left for dead. But the worst is over if we recognize our ability to heal and like a phoenix rise again into a new space of being. Even if it seems our whole life has been torn to ruin, if we are still alive, we can rebuild a better one. We can use the lessons of the past as a foundation for something new, not being limited by the fears or resentment that prior pain may have created. We can forgive all, let it go and move forward in our own truth!
Temperance ~ Patience – Moderation ~ (Sagittarius): We must be at peace with the current situation. The energies around us may be tumultuous, and our environment might be challenging, but we cannot be in control our surroundings at this time as we are experiencing the results of past karma. What we can affect is our relationship towards our surroundings and our perception of our current experience. We can make the best out of every situation by recognizing a peaceful and happy experience can be had in the roughest of times with the knowing that we are all peaceful beings within.
Affirmations: This card reminds me that patience will bring me into recognition of and alignment to my purpose. All my needs are met even though I may not see it yet in the outer, visible world. The angels are looking out for me. Moderation in all things is required right now.