11/06/2024
I know many of you are feeling difficult feelings today. So am I. I did this reading last night (before knowing the news), and when I came back to it this morning, it felt like a balm. So I offer this for all of us who are feeling challenged right now.
The layout from left to right: A Message, You, Action, Guidance; and the card above oversees the reading. The spread starts from the 2nd card to the left (You), goes to the 1st (Message), then Action and Guidance, and then our top card. Let's dig in.
Yeah, Loss. This is such an accurate card for today. It freakin' hurts. But what's important to remember is that even though the loss looms large, there are blessings in the background that will come forward. Although focusing on the loss is tempting, it's more important to look to our blessings to sustain us.
The Hanged One has a beautiful message to offer us. Rachel Pollack says of the Hanged Man that it "serves as a very direct symbol of the reversal of attitude that comes through spiritual awakening. Where everyone else is frenzied, you will know peace." Let us know peace today. Let's remember the bigger truths of beauty and light, and not let the petty actions of others move us from this knowledge. Bask in the light, and stay open to the greater truth - that the world is much, much more than this physical reality. We can transcend the mundane world when we hold this truth in our hearts.
Our action is to focus on the enchantment of the natural and unseen worlds. Hunker down if you need to, but don't lose sight of the beauty around you. Surround yourself with it; immerse yourself in it. When we zoom out from the small day-to-day view, we can't help but see the light and beauty that surrounds us.
For those who are ready, the action is more direct. We must create that enchanting world. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone we come in contact with. Nurture and spread enchantment.
Our guidance is to begin again, to start from zero. What's past can't be changed, but we can move through the world like a new soul and find amazement and wonder in everything. See the light in others, regardless of their words or actions. Long post; see comments for the finish!