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This eclipse has the potential to reveal some profound, hidden truths, about ourselves, those close to us, and even about public figures and society at large, and bring them to the forefront of our attention. Question everything. Use this energy to look within and ask why. What is your intention at this time? Why? What are the intentions of those around you, and of our society, and why? Why have you been acting a certain way or making certain choices? Deep down, you know the answers. Learning about our motives gives us a better understanding of who we are, and therefore can give us a better understanding of those around us and our culture as a whole.
You may already know some deeper truths about our society, and because it is July 4th, try to use this energy to have an open discussion with others about the underlying causes, reasons, and motives behind why our country is the way it is. It’s time to take down the veil; it’s time to let the real truth be known by all. ⚖️
We’ve got the Six of Swords for the second day in a row with a different deck! I love the artwork in this card; I keep getting, “Float on by like a butterfly.” You don’t need to have a fully thought out plan to progress on your path. Life can get in the way of certain plans, so I feel it’s important for you to continue to go with the flow and adapt to any roadblocks you might come across. This Hierophant is making me feel like connecting with your ancestors, or asking for advice from any older family members may help you figure out what to move towards. There are stories of our ancestors written in the constellations; look to the stars to learn from these stories. Take everything you have learned from history and from older generations with you as you move forward toward the unknown
I’m back in my Brooklyn apartment! It feels so good to be back, and I’m so excited to show you all more of my decks (I have a ridiculous amount) Anyway, here’s the collective energy for today!
Six of Swords and The Lovers
The first thing I’m noticing here is that we have two 6’s. In numerology, 6 is the number of unconditional love, empathy, healing, and hope. Collectively, we are moving on from the past; past situations or people that no longer serve us; and past mindsets that don’t align with who we are now. Some of you may be getting closure on a past relationship, or have decided to choose yourself first over a person who’s just not good for the person you are now. You may also meet a new romantic interest because you have decided to move on from someone in your past. Whatever you’re moving on from, you’ve made the choice to because you know it’s what’s best for you. Even though we don’t know what’s coming next, we can be sure the future is brighter than our past
The Elements are the forces of Nature and life, and are incorporated into ritual and magick. Every aspect of existence is bound up in Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. And the fifth element which is Spirit (or also deemed Aether), which is present in each of the other four. Each of the four classical Elements is associated with one of the four cardinal directions; North, East, South and West.
There are also energetic associations, that add great depth to interpretations of how people with different zodiac signs interact with each other, for each sign is associated with an Element, and each Element is different.
I’ve spent most of the last decade examining reality to better understand the problems we face. I couldn’t handle the pain of this world. I couldn’t believe the atrocities. And I wanted to do something about it all, but it was overwhelming. The current remedies didn’t feel good enough. So I searched for the deepest causes and most holistic solutions I could find.
Whether for my own personal problems, or those of the collective, I could only find one single recurring cause.
Here’s one way to explain it…
To be in your positive natural state (flow, alignment, unconditional love, inner peace, awakened, etc) is to be in tune with your inner being, satisfied from within, and radiating your inner beingness outward like a light. You are creative, powerful, inspired, confident, authentic, highly intuitive, and free from external influence.
To be in a negative state (fear, disconnection, lack, etc) is to be identified with the external, seeking to draw fulfillment from the physical world inward, like a vacuum. You are dissatisfied, reactive, uncertain, disempowered, easy to influence or exploit, and maybe even parasitic or controlling at times. This state is harmful to yourself and others.
All of the problems our world faces are due to the normalization of this negative polarity state and the resulting behaviour.
We are born positive, but are usually then taught to suppress it—to calm down, watch TV, ignore our inspiration, conform, seek material gain/worldly success, and submit to authority. We are traumatized by this and other life events, which creates further disconnection, and we don’t understand the consequence of the inner shift that’s taking place.
I used to live in a very dark and disconnected place. After I found a way out, I made it my life to help others do the same.
If we can collectively shift into a positive default polarity, everything will change. To overflow with inspiration and love becomes the norm. Loneliness and greed disappears. Toxic systems and structures will no longer function. We’ll no longer feel compelled to take from others or the earth to feed our lack. We’ll have no reason to compromise our values to get ahead. We’ll be content and free.
I realize it’s a big dream, but after coming to this conclusion I can’t choose another path. I hope you’ll give it some thought.
This can’t be it. This isn’t my dream. This won’t be my forever. I refuse to sit and dwell here. I refuse to give up. I refuse to settle. I’ve come to far to get to this place, although I’m passing through. I gave up so much of myself, although, I needed me too. But, this isn’t it. This can’t be it. This isn’t what I expected. This isn’t what I want or need. This isn’t it. I swear, it isn’t.
