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The Healing Star of Aquarius

New Year Tarot Spread

2013-2014

 

Every year I give myself a personal tarot reading, to have better insight into my year ahead. This year I have decided to do one for you all. Some of you I know personally, some I have never met. However, after doing this Universal reading, I feel so connected with each and every one of you. You see, we are all in need of some type of healing as we go into the New Year. I hope this reading inspires you all, to live to the fullest of your potential. To find those hidden talents that are lying dormant within the deepest depths of your soul, waiting to shine through for others to see. And to love one another with all your heart. We are all connected, and this is already proving to be a powerful year ahead, allowing us to open our minds to great possibilities. Namaste my friends, and enjoy!

 

1.( center card) Focus- Ask yourself, what causes you the most pain? What is your priority in healing? Where do you begin?

            Card: Nine of Staves- Protected by a wall of staves, the woman rests for the moment to regroup her thoughts. There is still much to do before success is secured.

            Meaning: A pause in work to reconsider plans. Completion is so close, yet so far away! You are stressing too much on the work that is yet to be completed, instead of pausing to look at it from a new prospective. Don’t give up, simply rest and regroup. The answer will be right in front of you as soon as you slow down long enough to see it.

 

2. ( right card)  Strengths-  Ask yourself, What are your strengths? What are your resources, gifts, talents? What do you need to nurture?

            Card: Five of Swords, Reversed- Two swords are laid down in truce. However, the woman still grasps three others, showing that the fight isn’t over just yet.

            Meaning-Defeat because of indecisiveness. Lack of trust. Learn to trust your instincts. Trust in yourself that making a solid decision with any matter will be the right choice. Learn to listen to that inner voice that speaks to you, and train your eyes to see the signs in nature all around you. Take time to nurture your mind, body and spirit.

 

3. (Bottom right card) Self-understanding- Ask yourself, how can your current insights start the healing process?

            Card: Six of Pentacles- The richly dressed woman decides to help the two beggars. She is so wealthy that giving only adds to her prosperity.

            Meaning: Philanthropy and generosity. Sharing talents with the world. Helping others. Generosity.  Money will never be able to buy happiness, and the most wealthy person in the world may not have a single penny. Give and share freely with compassion in your heart. That is true wealth. Understand your full potential, so that you can shine your light into the world! You may just change a persons’ life by one simple act of kindness.  

 

4. (Bottom left card) Obstacles- Ask yourself, what obstacles to healing do I face? What situations in my past block my growth?

            Card: Princess of Cups- The princess of cups, an adolescent girl as beautiful as Venus, is crowned with a waxing moon. Anticipating love, pleasure, and the ripeness of womanhood. She drinks fully.

            Meaning: Artistic inspiration and receptivity. A young woman who symbolizes the gifts of Venus- love, beauty and emotional richness. Movement in these areas of life. Grace. Keep yourself open to receive the gifts that the Universe has to give you. Find love in yourself and beauty in all things before you seek it in others. Allow yourself to find emotional stability and release the negative energy blocking your true self. Only then will you be able to grow into the Light Being you are destined to become!

 

5. (Upper left card) Advice- Ask yourself, what concrete creative action can I take to support my healing?

            Card: Two of Pentacles- The woman juggles two pentacles. Completely focused upon her act, she does not drop the pentacles.

            Meaning: The ability to juggle several situations at once. Job opportunities. Grace and bounty. Commerce and expansion. Stay positive and focused that you are on the right track, and don’t lose faith in yourself. Success is right around the corner, even if you can’t see your own progress.

 

6. (Top center card) Overview- Ask yourself, How does my healing relate to a larger picture? What does my pain tell me about the story of my life? What will I gain as a result of my healing?

            Card: Princess of Staves- The princess of Staves, a fiery-haired young woman, is as stalwart as the rocks surrounding her. She is an inspiration to others to live passionately without compromise.

            Meaning:  The ability to create beauty that is useful, like the Goddess Freyja. Energy, integrity, creativity. Initiative. New ideas or ventures to be acted upon immediately. A young woman who inspires others to live this mission. We all have a greater purpose to help others, and in doing so will give us peace and pleasure within ourselves. We all have a story to tell, so sit everyone down around the fire and tell it!  Set your own worth, and never let others take that away from you. Bring your amazing creative ideas into fruition. Trust in yourself that you are a born leader, and you will always succeed in all you do.

Breathe in this amazing upcoming year and release and let go of the things holding you back. Meditate to the rhythm of your own heartbeat, and allow it to pulse outward, for the whole world to hear. You ARE a born leader, so step up and accept your new role. WE are the blessed light workers that the winds of change have spoken of! Make this year your own!!

Namaste, and blessings to you all!

 

A little about this deck:

The Goddess Tarot, created by Kris Waldherr

This is my one and only deck, I have had it for over a decade. The artwork is skillfully done, and its representations are beautifully written, and always accurate. The Goddess speaks to me, on a personal level throughout this deck, and I hope some inspiration has touched you as well!

Thank you, Melissa W.  

I have a very important message for you, please take a moment to see your tarot spread! We are all in need of healing, but perhaps you haven't quite known where to start. This spread spoke to me on levels I cannot even begin to explain, and I hope it speaks to you as well. You are looking for answers as you go into the upcoming year, and this is the place to start. We are all connected my friends, and I can feel the pain and hurt you have lived with for so long. It is time for Universal healing, and it starts with you!

 

Learning to Let Go; A Personal Journey of Friendship and Loss

As winter quickly approaches, I am left with the stain of Summer left on my mind. I am already longing for summer nights again and fresh fruit from the Farmer's Market. Unfortunately, our days have become shorter, our nights colder, and there has already been slick ice and bitterly cold air to stop me dead in my tracks.



The warmth of summer is frozen under sheets of ice. Bare trees stand naked and vulnerable, the Dark half of the year is upon us, and the annual death and rebirth cycle has been completed. And even though this past year has been very good to me, and my family, I cannot shake the loss that I endured recently. A life-long friend of mine for 25 years, betrayed my trust and my friendship, forcing me to sever all ties to her and her children. I have never had to physically remove a person from my life like that, it was sudden, and completely uncalled for. However, it was the only way to let go and move on, from the chaos she had chosen to bring into my life.

But, I haven't been unable to move on. I haven't yet forgiven her, so that I can have peace. I still have anger and hurt towards her, and the things that she did, the selfish things, that she didn't even seem to care who she hurt. I know I shouldn't feel guilty for the actions of another person. But something inside me is keeping me from moving past this, It keeps telling me that it is unfinished. I want more than anything, to stand before her, shake her awake, and make her see what she has done. Make her feel what I feel. I know better though. I know she will never see my side. She will never hurt the way I am hurt. So I will probably never have a chance at releasing the energy I have, swirling around this sore, raw topic.

So what do I do with that energy?? How to I turn it into something positive and release it? I have done releasing spells, letting her go from my life, and wishing her only the best. but deep down I know it has only been on the surface. I haven't really  put my intent out into the universe 100%. I do sincerely wish her only the best though. I want more than anything for her to find happiness in her life, a life that she can feel alive in once again, after years of loneliness. But I also wish for her to find happiness in a life that she can be honest in. Honest to herself. I suppose though, that that makes me selfish to think that way. It's not about what I want for her. It's about what she wants for herself. It's about the actions and choices in her own life, that she will make and live with, to find her own personal happiness.   

One of the main foundations of Wicca, taken directly from the Wiccan Rede is, 'An it harm none, do what thou will'. I strive to follow this on a daily basis, constantly reminding myself to watch my actions, so that I do not harm another person, or animal, or spirit. I know there are times when morals and values stand in the way, and harming another person seems small compared to the larger picture. it is still, non-the-less, a constant in my life, and something I take very seriously. Which is why, I suppose, that I took my friend's actions so personal. She's not Wiccan, and has never really studied the path. She's never really taken the time to fully understand my views, or my faith. It hurts my feelings that she never cared to, and in the past she has even made remarks about it, in her mind to be funny, but in my mind I knew she was only speaking her truth about how she felt about a non-Christian way of life.

She will always, however, be my childhood best friend. I will always remember the good memories we made as children, the inside jokes that no one else understood, and probably never will. We were there for each other during a time of innocence and growth, when we needed each other the most, and I will never forget that. Life has a funny way of catching up with people. Our friends and family grow up, into their own ways of life. They move away and get married. Have children. And the old personalities, the old friends that you knew, get shed away, like snake skin. Leaving a fresh person standing before you that you don't even recognize. A person that is full of new ideas and perspectives.





 We must all walk along our own paths, and see things in our light. That is the way it is intended to be. That is how the cycle must go. Always and for eternity. There is no stopping it, or slowing it down, or even reversing it. The cycle of death and rebirth will always be. Old relationships must die, before new ones can begin to grow and flourish. Accept that into your heart, and you will always be moving forward, as you are meant to. And never feel guilty for being yourself. No matter who may say harsh things, and false assumptions. NEVER feel guilty for being honest, because the people who truly love you, and understand you, would never want you to settle for second best. Namaste.   

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