Suit of Wands

 The Suit of wands is represented with fire and masculine energy. It is spirituality, determination and willpower. Like fire, it can be unpredictable and creative or energetic and destructive. It is passion and sexuality. 

Wands reminds us that passion is aplenty, it tells us to not get distracted once we have an idea that has come to mind, to start where we are. It reminds us of the conviction we have of our dreams and encourages us to look ahead as the plan of execution begins to become clearer. Gratitude for our current present situations no matter the state. It reminds us that communication is the key to conflict resolution. As you feel more confident and self reassured in yourself, it reminds us that success is ours and the power of our personal sauce when facing obstacles. It reminds us that we have the space and freedom to go where our heart sings and to go there with speed, although battles may arise it reassures us that we do not ever fight alone, even when it might not feel as such. When you are overwhelmed ask for help and support, you do not have to do this thing alone. 

Be curious let that which catches your eye lead you. What lights your passion should be explored. Be courageous enough to be determined to see your vision come to life. Move through obstacles with ease, once you are able to do that you will be able to bring forth with the easiest of ease your visions into reality. 

Orange Selenite - Insight, security and self-identity. 

Listen to Dorothy Ashby - Hip Harp.

Suit of Cups

 The suit of cups reflective of emotion and is represented by the element of Water. Emotions like water can be gentle and cleansing but also be destructive and raging, it is the feminine energy that is adaptable, purifying and healing. 

The suit of cups reminds us that abundance is always flowing towards and for us, assures us that meeting people with different perspectives halfway leads to better understanding and communication. It encourages us to find our tribe of people who see us and celebrate us, during times when it may feel as though there is no other option it reminds us that changing our vantage point will change our perspective. When we express loss it encourages us to acknowledge the loss but not to get lost in it. It reminds us that what we ask for we will always get, and that what we want we have to be clear about and reach out to get it. Going forward can be scary but it encourages us to look forward and move positively no matter how scary it may feel, the suit reminds us to acknowledge the hard work we do, to see the success and celebrate it, it reminds us to stop at completion and see how the hard work unfolds with your tribe by yourself. 

Be curious and explore what catches your eye. Go into battles well prepared, defeat is inevitable without preparation. Be fair and compassionate. Trust your emotions and use them as a creative tool. 

It is time to rejuvenate myself by giving myself, love. I accept myself the way I am, and I remind myself that I cannot feel any better about life than how I feel about myself. I will not wait a moment longer to accept myself.
I honour what my body is asking for, and if I am unsure, I will ask myself, ‘ what can I do to be healthier and more balanced than I am now ?’ I will dwell upon all that is right in my life and not what is wrong, I have gratitude.

I accept life as it is now and I move forward from here.

Rhodochrosite - Healing, comfort, harmony, friendship, kindness, tolerance, compassion and self love

Listen to Nujabees - Spiritual State

Suit of Pentacles

 The suit represents the feminine element, how we create,  shape and transform the tangible and material. It is the reflects the nourishing nature of Earth and its ability to transform the suns rays into nutrients and sustenance for all that sprout from it. 

Pentacles remind us that on this earth there is an abundance of everything material, tangible, opportunities are always around. In order to identify and fully harness the opportunities, this suit reminds us to find a balance in life that works for ourselves, to move to our own pace and to learn and master skills from respected teachers and those who we can learn him.  It warns against hoarding or being over possessive with our gifts, possessions and talents as this will stagnant us and cause us to lose the things we are overprotective of. It reassures us of the support that is readily available when we ask. And reminds us again to share our gifts with others, Informs us that we have to do our part and the rest will fall into place. Mastering skills even when it might be difficult to, what has been watered and cared will bear fruits, for what you reap is what you sow. The suit is also a reminder that things unfolded in a divinely perfect way even if we may not understand it. 

Be open to exploring new ideas and where they may lead. Preparation, hard work, showing up and consistency will result in wins. Be nurturing, caring and acknowledge the goodness. Be assured and confident in the power you possess and your ability to bring forth. 

The earth is the lord’s and the fullness thereof. All that God has I have. Wealth is a law of my being, it is the natural attribute of my soul. I am wealthy because the mind of God is wealthy and I am a point through which it expresses its harmonious and lawful wealth here on earth. This is the source of my wealth and well being. I am wealthy materially and mentally, inside and outside. I can ALL and ALL is left for others, therefore I am fearless and secure and there is no greed in my consciousness. I am at ease in my wealth. 

Listen to Yusef Lateef - Jazz Mood. 

Pyrite - wealth and abundance.

Suit of Swords

 The suit of swords represents the logical mind and intellect, the quality of our thoughts and beliefs. Associated with the element of Air, our mental state is intangible, unseen, and can go from unnoticed and still, to gale winds.

Just like the sword is double-edged, our minds can be used for good or evil, the unseen masculine energy of the suit is lead by force and power and relates to change, knowledge. 

The message in this suit is about the possible triumphs that come from new ideas, it is a reminder that we can free ourselves from our mental anguish if we trust ourselves enough to put the swords down and take the blindfold off. The impermanence of pain and our ability to move past it. Of the importance of rest for our mental health, the power and consequences of not picking our words and battles with precision. It reminds us that leaving what we know and transitional spaces are empowering, it warns us against deceptive ways and to be wary of those deceiving us. Informs us that self-limiting belief and doubts can be shaken off, they do not hold us, prisoner, only if we let them, reminds us that this mental anguish that sometimes keeps us up at night is not a reflection of reality, it encourages us to seek help and speak to someone who may be able to assist us. To acknowledge pain for what it is and be reassured that it too shall pass. 

Things ideas and concepts that spark curiosity in you should be explored with an open heart, seize the moment when opportunities arise and make your intentions clear. Do not make decisions based on emotion alone. Practise self-discipline and trust logic and reason over intellect. 

 I develop a quiet mind that allows me to tune in and get in touch with my spirit. I listen for guidance that is waiting for me to hear.

I am open to the truth and welcome spiritual inspiration from others. 

I will benefit greatly by practising meditation and stillness. 

I ask for inner guidance to assist me in getting more in touch with my spirit. I know that if I ask for guidance, it will be given. 

Fluorite -  Truth, Consciousness,  Aura cleansing, Intellect, Protection

Listen to Terry Pollard - The More I see you.

Akimbo

 As I walk back home eternal sunshine begins to play, I am in my feels as I feel Jhene Aiko pull from my heart, sentiments felt but unable  to articulate. 

I don't know anything at all and it is beautiful. Each fall into the abyss eventually landing akimbo. God knows I didn't do it alone but fuck I am that bitch.  

 

I will acknowledge my own greatness before someone else does, it will stand on its own without needing validation from those not brave enough to walk a mile in my shoes but loud and wrong enough to try and describe my journey to you. 

I will tell you what I am without succumbing to the pressure of being in your suffocating box. 

Projections

At what point should you question the validity of what you are thinking? 

Projections aren’t static, its easier to project onto someone than it is not to, sometimes we don’t even realise we are projecting. It

I had initially been thinking about projections and the role they play when building relationships with others, what are we projecting and how much of that projection is clouding the reality of the other and denying them the space to exist as them and instead of squeezing them in a small box we have conveniently marked with the role this person must play in our life. 

I thought about how projections work in already established relationships and what role they play in maintaining these relationships? Because if you start with projecting what it is you want to see and how you want to see it, what happens when the reality is no longer deniable? Whatever coping strategy picked will at some point no longer work once the boiling has reached. 

It is easy for the want to cloud our judgement to get lost within it, it is often much louder than reality and this dissonance causes pain. 

I am empathetic. I am patient with others and self because our being is born out of learning, we are here to learn and things won’t always just make sense. It is in the spaces where the opportunity to apply what we learnt through reflection, introspection and prayer where growth happens. 

It is in these spaces where we learn that intentionality should be applied.

Slow down and see people for what or whom they are and go to where you are seen and valued, that what you want from relationships is out there and you don’t have to settle for the crumbs in projections. 

This applies to all relationships out there, familial, platonic, romantic and whatever other kinds of relationship type yall are developing.

A mothersucking update.

Tehehe oi oi oi okay so this here projections really helps me know and understand when it shows up in others, EGO is strong in projections when we do not choose to acknowledge our part in and take accountability for how we act either in reaction to or response to what we think we know. I am learning further the role of humility and communication to projections and how silly projections when they play out.

Defensive mechanisms do more harm than good in the long run, they alienate us and imply intrinsic victimhood on us and because lies are drenched the sickly nectar of deceit that truth can't always compete. 

That's why it is really important to know yourself deeply, your actions and your intentions and motivations. No one can come and spew their wayward shit.

So much of projections is insecurities that blind us into thinking we are the main stars in other people's lives, this kind of living is a bit dead. 

Death

 We tiptoe the line of life and death in an intricate and delicate dance daily, it happens all around us and inside us. We mourn the loss selfishly, the grief heavy as we move through the process of healing that which we have lost. When is the right time to celebrate what we had, what could come and the grace period for ourselves? 

A king lay died at the foot of the grim reapers’ horse, a young child extends her arm to offer him a single rose, her other arm reaches for the woman who looks away in defeat, as an older woman pleads with the grim reaper. Coming over the horizon on the other side of the river is the light of the sun as it passes through two columns. 

Death is funny, grief is real very VERY real.

It is far too easy to be fixated on what death takes from us than to imagine new with what we are left with. Familiarity acts like a safety blanket but is a net that stops us from exploring and moving forward positively. 

There is so much opportunity in the end that to fear it is to fear living and life. Once you are done with the mourning there is joy coming. 

Resistance to change is futile, death is an opportunity to let go of that which no longer supports us and welcome that which is nourishing. Embracing transformation allows for participation during this transformative state. Cut out excess and let go of what is unnecessary, clear what is old, stagnant and getting in your way.

I honour Spirit and know that anything is possible. 

I let God have a more active presence in my life and I know that my life is divinely guided, I surrender to this truth. 

I  know I am loved, guided and protected by a higher source. 

I am open to seeking guidance in spiritual quests. 

Listen to Santigold Master of My Make-Believe. 

Crystal -  Uvarovite Garnet a very transformative stone that pushes one to constantly change.