ACE of CUPS (rev) and X CUPS
This fortnight we are being guided to tune in to our emotions and emotional state. We are currently in the midst of an emotional cleansing that will bring through great insights and even greater rewards for those who are courageous enough to take accountability for their current emotional state and make the changes that are being guided from within.
We are symbolically and quite literally being cleansed and drained of past emotional ties, beliefs and contracts that we may or may not be aware of at present. We are also being asked to look at our lives as a whole as well as specific areas within our lives where we may be emotionally drained - either through our own actions, thoughts and words, or by those who are a part of our lives.
The time has come to take a stand, to create and enforce boundaries for our own good as well as the good of others. We can no longer neglect our emotional fulfillment and we will begin to see the effects that neglecting our own needs has on us - emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually if we continue to put others needs ahead of our own. Discretion and discernment is called for at this time. Do what you know is right for YOU, in your own heart.
Compassion, awareness, understanding and love are what we need not only when dealing with others, but especially in our dealings with ourSelf. If we continue to overlook our needs and what we’re being guided to look at in our own lives, then chaos will follow - I sense that the effects will be visible almost immediately. So with this said, instead of beating yourself up for thinking that you've done the wrong thing, made the wrong decision, and so on; simply adjust your direction, make changes to your thoughts, words and actions, in the present moment. What's done is done, you cannot change that; what you can do is focus on the present and make the changes you need to make, beginning now.
The support and guidance that we need is available to us, but it is up to each individual whether they follow through or decide against that - the incoming energies will not support those who do not help themselves.
There are influences surrounding us at this time that will need more time to manifest. While we may see some of the picture in the coming days and weeks, we must hold off making any non-urgent decisions as the whole picture may reveal a completely different outlook to what the initial snippets reveal. We are being asked to be present and aware of our surroundings and dealings with others as things may appear one way on the surface, but be entirely different beneath the surface - this is why we must allow things to come together in their own time. In the meantime, do what you can, especially if you’re waiting for further information of an emotional nature. If you can help it, do your best not to introduce anything new to the situation, work only with what's already in play.
I feel the need to address relationships and potential relationships - get to know someone before making life-changing decisions. Take the time to allow things to progress in their own time and watch how they person/people in question interact with others - this is a good indication of their true nature. Ensure that you don’t put all of your hopes and dreams in the hands of someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart. You must look out for yourself at all times, place your best interests ahead of anything else. If the one you’re with doesn’t ‘feel’ right to you, then chances are they’re not. Gather all of the information that you need before taking the next step.
Keywords for this fortnight: emotional drain; exhaustion; lack of personal and/or spiritual direction; need to re-connect to the Inner Wisdom; guidance; Inner Guidance; spiritual direction; emotional fulfillment for those who follow their heart; disillusion for those who don’t follow their heart; illusion; false appearances and personas; masks; pretence; superficiality; deceptive situations; discernment; discretion; self-love; self-protection; focus on Self; inspiration.
“When people show you who they are, believe them.”
Dr. Maya Angelou
May you discover emotional fulfillment and personal happiness this fortnight…
<3 Vanda
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© Vanda Costa, 28 September 2015
Image: Ace of Cups & X of Cups ~ from the Rider Waite Tarot deck