In the cards this week: Nostalgia
Emotions running high
It looks like emotions are on the table this week. These two cards are both “looking back” kinds of messages, suggesting that we’re focusing in the wrong direction.
It can be hard to look forward when you’ve experienced life changes, maybe the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one, and that’s filling your mind and your heart.
This really hit home for me because I effectively ended a relationship over the weekend — with a long-dead relative. I found out that this person, whom I loved and trusted while they were alive, did some things to harm me ‘for my own good’ (malignant Christianity at work) and I was crushed.
My formerly-fond memories of this person are now tainted with the knowledge that they thought it was OK to punish me for not conforming to their own belief system. They didn’t think that was a wrong or sinful thing to do (not that I adhere to the idea of sin, but they did).
So yeah, it’s hard to look forward when that kind of pain keeps my attention pointed toward the past. The desire to rose-tint those memories again is pretty intense.
But I have to let go, to realize that I have more good things here and now that can help steady me and move me forward. That relationship is over; I no longer honor that person among my ancestors, and I’ve taken the necessary steps to repair the damage they did.
So it’s time to face forward and move on. Take a few deep breaths and find my footing again.
I hope whatever these cards bode for your week is less upsetting than what I’m dealing with.
May your week be a pleasant one, filled with the caring and compassion of those you love and who love you.
This week’s cards:
Five of Rhytons: A relationship of some sort has ended. Regardless of the reason, this is a cause of grief, and that's perfectly normal. But don't let that stop you from moving forward. This card suggests you're feeling the temptation to use the grief as an excuse to wallow, to stay where you are. You can get on with life while still acknowledging the grief and pain that this ending has caused. Moving forward is the way to heal.
Six of Rhytons: You're fixating on the past. Wallowing, as the other card in today's reading suggests. But you're not the same person you were back then. Anyone else who is involved is also different now. It's time to turn and look the other way, toward the future.
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About Laura Perry
I'm an author, artist, and creator who works magic with words, paint, ink, music, textiles, and herbs. I'm the founder and Temple Mom of Ariadne's Tribe, a worldwide inclusive Minoan spiritual tradition. My spiritual practice also includes spirit work and herbalism through the lens of lifelong animism. I write Pagan / polytheist non-fiction and fiction across several different subjects and genres. I'm currently working on an illustrated book of modern Minoan myths and a Minoan entry in the Moon Books Pantheons series. I’m also an avid gardener and living history demonstrator.
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