X WHEEL of FORTUNE
The wheel of fortune shows us that a time of great change is upon us. Everything that has come before has led us to this moment in time. We’ve been put through the paces in recent times and this has been our preparation for this new cycle that is approaching.
The wheel indicates the influences of cycles - both our own internal cycles as well as those cycles that exist around us; for example the lunar cycles, the reproductive cycles, and cycles of personal growth where we transition from being a learner/apprentice to becoming skilled at what we do. The wheel informs us of the seasons of our life and with it the different aspects of self that we can encounter on our journey.
As we travel through the different aspects of the wheel we learn or come face-to-face with that which we need in order to grow; we learn what we need to learn in order to progress, we meet the parts of ourself which contribute to self-sabotage, we become aware of what’s lacking in our life, and we begin to plan a way to wholeness; but if we remain aware of the lessons of the past and look for lessons within the challenges that we currently face, then we increase our potential to change the course of our life - some may call it destiny.
With the wheel, we become aware of the ups and downs and we realise that whatever we’re experiencing will pass soon enough. At any particular time, we are either moving upwards on the wheel, as we gather the information we need, or downwards as we face the challenges that putting the new knowledge to work brings into our life. The implementation of newly acquired knowledge and skills brings to the unexamined life (or unexamined areas of one’s life) somewhat chaotic circumstances where we are put to the test as the old energies surface to be released so that new energies can enter our life, bringing us into alignment with the desires of our heart. This integration is as difficult as we make it.
Questions for reflection:
Am I aware of the cycles in/of my life - body, mind, spirit, emotions?
When did this current phase begin?
Am I learning from this place that I find myself in right now - what are the lessons here?
What am I resisting?
What am I ready and/or willing to embrace?
Do I know myself and my cycles well enough to know when to take action and when to stay put?
How can I view this from a different perspective to gain clarity and understanding?
"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude...and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you."
Brian Tracy
May you become well-acquainted with your cycles this month…
All my love,
Vanda x
© Vanda Costa, 15 January 2016
Image: Wheel of Fortune ~ from the Rider Waite Tarot deck.
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