PICK A CARD 10.21.24
// guidance for the week
Well hello & happy Monday!
I am a bit shocked that I felt called to toss in that exclamation point because I have not been feeling like my most cheery, excited & uplifted self as of late.
But maybe this is a lil baby reminder that all it takes is a shift in perspective & an act of devotion to change the tide of your mood…
When I went to bed last night I was anxious about feeling anxious.
I was nervous that I would spend today feeling overwhelmed & on edge — the way I spent most of the weekend.
& truthfully when I woke up I was not in a good place. I have never in my 30 years on this planet, struggled so much getting out of bed in the morning.
The combo of sleep deprivation, postpartum hormones, a huge change in my career & knowing that we want to move but not knowing where or when we are going to move has me feeling not so great these days.
Because of this I chose (against what my brain was telling me) to open up to Casey about this last night. I cried & I vented & tbh — he responded with equal parts tough love + compassion.
Which, I needed.
This morning, while cursing the fact that I had to wake up & be a mom & business owner — I caught myself getting sucked into the spiral. The vortex. The misery.
& I stopped it.
I chose…. to spend an extra 5 minutes snuggling my baby in bed.
I chose…. to FT my sister (obv) because seeing Benny smile when she says good morning makes me so happy.
I chose…. to get up, splash cold water on my face, grab the babe, go outside & ground.
I chose… to eat breakfast with Casey, sip my coffee, watch my baby play through a lens of gratitude.
I chose… to put my baby down for a nap, come up to my safe space (out guest room), pull a card for myself & reflect on how I want today to feel.
& those choices somehow some way did exactly what I wanted them to do.
Align me with love.
I have much more to share & maybe I will post again later on because writing feels really healing right now — but let’s get to your weekly reading.
ENERGY READING FOR THE WEEK:
Take a moment… breathe deep & place your hands over your heart.
If you have a preferred way of asking for guidance you can do that now — especially if there is something specific you are seeking clarity on.
If not, you can repeat after me:
“I call upon my guides & spirit team. Please show me the message I need in order to feel connected to myself & my needs this week”
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Now choose the card that is calling to you the most:
Here are some things that resonated with me today <3 Scroll to find your reading for this week!
Okay! Now — onto your reading for this week.
CARD ONE
You’ve pulled the card of Isis the Goddess of — Rebirth.
I am truly loving how each week these cards build on one another!!!
There has been a huge theme around death + rebirth for us lately (on a collective level). & if you pulled this card you may have had an immediate response to seeing that word.
Rebirth.
Because, when will it end? Haven’t you endured enough? When will this cycle of change finally be over? How much more can fall away?
If you pulled this card I want you to truly tap into it’s wisdom. Because the message is clear…
The death has taken place.
The releasing, the letting go, the endings — have come & are asking you to let them go. Let their work be complete.
You may have already done so. You may have spent the last week feeling the emptiness in their wake.
& you may now find yourself in waiting. Waiting for the replacement. The new relationship, job, house, sense of purpose, clarity or path to be revealed.
But Isis is here to give you a dose of tough love.
She is here to remind you that only you can rebuild, restore & complete this process of rebirth.
“Where you were hopeless, now there is hope; where you lost faith, you have the capacity for even more now; where there was inequity and injustice, now you can see a better way; where you were abandoned, now you can choose you.” — direct from the guidebook.
The time has come to step into this next chapter as the person you desire to be.
Change is the only constant — so do yourself a favor & stop waiting for the world to slow down.
The time is now.
& Isis is here to be your #1 ally during this time of growth. You are so supported. So loved. So held.
You spent the last few weeks (maybe months) doing the hard work. The reflecting & the sifting & the sorting & most importantly — the surrendering.
So take a moment to thank yourself for not shying away. For not going into hiding. For not turning your back on the divine work you have been asked to complete.
I know you may feel tired. I know it has been hard. I know — because I am right there with you.
But now is not the time to rest & just hope for the best.
No. Now is the time to act.
If you didn’t read my little blurb before the reading go ahead & scroll up. Because that is what this card is all about.
Taking action NOW to be the person you want to be.
Don’t let the death of the old you be in vain.
What did you learn? Where can you forgive? Let go of blame? Of yourself & others?
This card is a sign that what you are seeking is here, in the now — but it’s up to you to find it.
The pieces are all in front of you for the taking. A newer, more empowered version of you is emerging… STEP INTO IT.
The time has come to reclaim your story & speak it from a place of love, gratitude & wisdom.
Everything happened for a reason. Everything happened to lead you to right here right now. This is the moment. It may not feel like it, it may not seem like it, but the time is now.
Let’s reflect on what we asked your guides for this reading:
“Please show me the message I need in order to feel connected to myself & my needs this week”
The answer is clear.
You did it.
You’ve been reborn.
Mourn.
But don’t stop moving forward.
You’ve been reborn.
But don’t forget what this requires.
Fuel, nourishment, love, patience & action.
The new you is here but they need to feel YOUR support, YOUR dedication, YOUR commitment to them.
I know it feels hard.
But remember — staying the same is hard. Suffering while living an outdated life is hard. Pretending to be someone you’re not is hard.
Choose your hard.
CARD TWO
You’ve pulled the card of Yhi the Goddess of — The Sun.
Another beautiful card to follow our reading from last week.
If you felt called to this card you are simply being reminded that when we desire to be the light we must be willing to face the dark.
There are two sides to every coin.
If you feel soooo ready to step into your truth, to show the world what you are made of, to pursue your dreams — you may very well be given challenges, choices & situations that feel…. hard.
But! This is a good sign.
Because this is how we E M B O D Y.
This is how we B E C O M E.
When we declare who we want to be, when we set forth on the path of our highest good, we WILL always attract opportunities that push us deeper into that energy.
This is your chance to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk.
This card, the Goddess Yhi, is asking you to prepare for the miracles, but! Do not fall into a state of disbelief if the path gets rocky.
Turbulence is not a sign you are “off track” but a sign you are on your fcking way!
UPS & DOWNS HELP US MOVE FASTER.
This card is a call to action.
Be BOLD.
Be BRAVE.
Be SCARED & DO IT ANYWAY.
Now is the time to stand in your truth, even when it feels hard. Even when you are being challenged.
Now is the time to face your shadows, face your fears, face your pain & let the light within you transmute it into love.
This will set you free.
But before I go, there is another message that this card brings…
& it is short & sweet.
“Bright light attracts a lot of bugs, so know that you may also attract those who see themselves smaller as a result of your empowerment.” — from the guidebook.
Keep this in mind as you move through your days.
Now, let’s reflect on what we asked your guides for this reading:
“Please show me the message I need in order to feel connected to myself & my needs this week”
This card feels very maternal. A warm, loving presence — but one that refuses to coddle you.
This week remember to ground into yourself & your energy each morning. Maybe consider tuning out the noise of others & instead focusing on yourself. On your light.
Whatever chapter you are stepping into, just know that you are so needed on this earth right now.
I am so grateful for you.
A note from me on these readings:
Wow, those were a bit… heavy.
I felt a lot of strong energy coming through.
Similar to last week — the messages were not all light & love & peace & joy.
They were potent & direct.
Because the work isn’t done.
We can rest, yes. But it is not time to throw in the towel.
There is MORE to be done.
On a collective level I am feeling “choose your hard” is a good mantra to use this week. Allow this to anchor you.
Because sure, continuing this work may feel hard — but it is the kind of hard that will pay off. BIG TIME.
We are all on these solo journeys. Living these lives separate from one another. But at the end of the day, if you are here, reading this — you are here for a higher purpose.
Your inner work is crucial to the vibration of the collective.
Healing your own sh*t is helping to create a better world for future generations.
You are needed.
So, the best thing you can do to feel connected to yourself this week?
Keep doing the hard stuff. Keep making time for yourself.
Me? I know I have to stay on top of my shiiiiiit this week. The meditations, the grounding, the walks in nature. It’s going to be a week of going to bed early, keeping the wine corked & homemade meals.
This week I am being asked to be DEVOTED to myself — body, mind & soul.
— & I invite you to do the same.
Love to love you 🕊
Xx, Emma