Balancing Act

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This is a time when it’s important to address the areas of your life where there is discord. Are you fixated on getting your own way? Are you obsessed with one thing, neglecting essential matters that require your attention? Taking your own inventory is a necessary step toward rebalancing your life, and it’s the only way to reach an equitable solution. Adjust yourself to the conditions of your environment that you have no control over, and balance will come much more easily. If there is to be fairness, it must come from you.

Home

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If you don’t feel at home, it’s time to do a thorough and fearless inventory. What are you hiding from? Are you afraid of being yourself? Do you feel that you don’t belong where you are? What if you chose another path? Does your understanding of home perhaps dictate that such a place must be unsafe, unstable, or unfulfilling?

It’s time to love yourself and create a new sense of safety and security within. You might have chosen a situation that is familiar and led you back to the original source of your pain. No matter, because this is an important and powerful invitation to a new you. Say no to the pain of the past; say no to the voice of your inner critic, no to those who want to dim your light to make themselves brighter. Choose a new home. Take refuge in knowing that beauty and a true sense of belonging lie ahead.

Commitment

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You may be walking into a commitment or contract you will later regret. This isn’t a good time to sign agreements or make any choice that would tie you up for a long period. If you’re in a relationship, you may not receive the commitment you desire. Don’t despair, for something much better awaits you.

Now is also the time for agreements to be broken. Remember that “rejection is God’s protection.” What hurts you now leads to wisdom later.

Sad Embrace

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You may be entering into a period where loss is a theme. Perhaps you’re having to let go of a long-cherished dream. If so, take heart, for this ending may have been for your highest good. A better and more powerful dream will be realized in your life if you can accept the loss.

Relationships based on faulty foundations are meant to end at this time. Disappointment is a form of perception. If your expectations weren’t met, a sense of loss arises, along with sadness and grief. Express these emotions. Tears are like healing rain that can restore life to a parched inner landscape. Growth is always assured. Whatever the loss—however great it is—let go, and experience your feelings so that you may soon see what beauty lies ahead.

Into The Unknown

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Life is an adventure, and often, new opportunities will arise that you won’t know how to deal with. This is one of those times. You’re required to trust that this new phase will reveal wonders and miracles as you step into unknown territory. Imagine that you are not only a pathfinder, but a pathmaker. Whatever your inquiry, trust that you’ll be safe. Stay aware as you discover new and marvelous territories and valuable treasures.

Ride The Wave

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You can be assured that you’re entering a time when you can ride the wave of abundance. The tide has turned, and you can put your “surfing” skills to the test! Everything that you know—all your talents, coupled with your hopes and dreams— will carry you forward. People and circumstances have come out of the ocean of potential and possibility to take shape in a wave of spectacular activity. Know that you’re definitely on the right path!

Strength

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The strength to accomplish even the most daunting tasks is yours at this time. You can connect with and channel the power of the universe. The Strength card indicates that your ideas are being tested and refined and your relationships are being deepened. No matter what happens, nothing can move you off the course of evolution. As the potency of your connections becomes more obvious, you’re able to harness the creative energies that are available to you.

Have courage and dive in, for magic is in the process of finding a form to take. When you remember that real strength comes from a combination of your efforts and reliance on a higher power working through you, all is possible. You can do anything now.

Slow And Steady

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Remember the old cliché “Slow and steady wins the race”? This is a time for easy movement, unhurried steps, and a steady heart. Trust that taking life at a more leisurely pace will give you greater access to your dreams. Slowing down allows more contact with the juicier elements of your life. Savor them.

Listening

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Are you feeling that you’re not being heard—that perhaps your needs aren’t valid, that your song will go unsung? Now is the time to bring your message to the world. Speak up... it’s time for your voice to resound throughout your sphere of influence. This is a moment to say what you mean and ask for what you want.

In the reversed position, Listening has another meaning, too. It also asks you if you’re refusing to listen to someone else, preferring to hear what you want instead of what’s being said. This is the time to get out of denial. Reversed, this card always brings freedom if you heed its advice!

Magic Prayer

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Self-will that goes unchecked can bring difficulties. Reversed, the Magic Prayer card is a sign that you mistakenly believe that your way is the only one. Could the path you’re on be leading you to a place of regret, or could you be pursuing something that just isn’t good for you? If so, you may be facing a painful lesson—and a lonely one, too. Perhaps it is time to pray, and meditate on your highest good and the highest good of all. Spirit may have other plans for you. Be assured that they will be better than any you could ever dream up.

Protecting Treasure

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Do you too easily give your loyalty to those who haven’t earned it? This is a time to assess your personal loyalties and discern whether they’re being returned in kind. Some relationships are made for convenience, and some favor one side over the other. Vulnerability born of fear may lead to being taken advantage of. Perhaps the imbalance in your relationships is due to a conscious choice you’ve made. If so, make sure you aren’t being hurt by the arrangement. If you believe you’ve found some kind of protective refuge, be aware that there may be a price to pay.

You may also need to reassess whether you’re compromising yourself in any way to achieve what is an illusion of safety. Be true to your dream and remember that the angels will bring the right people your way to further the path of your highest good. Remain cautious, and be conscious of the give-and-take in all relationships and projects at this time. Don’t give away the farm for a smile.

Rescue

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Are you trying to rescue another? Do you believe your love can change someone and miraculously heal this person? Or are you waiting to be rescued? Do you believe that someone will sweep you off your feet and take away all of your troubles?

Reversed, the Rescue card cautions you against romanticizing your situation right now. Look closely and see reality as it is rather than the illusion of how you’d like it to be. You need to step back and rescue yourself. Trust that Spirit will guide you to expose the illusion so that you may discern the difference between truth and fantasy.

Wizard Of Awareness

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The Wizard of Awareness comes to you in this position to warn you that too much force behind a desire for a specific outcome robs you of a true and full experience. Step back, take your energy away from your situation, and focus on gratitude for the ever-changing conditions of life.

Are you, perhaps, trying to control the outcome of something because you don’t trust in your highest good? Meditate, be still . . . and your answer will come without any effort on your part. Be a neutral observer and you’ll see how this moment is but a small marker on the Map of your life’s journey.

Bone Collector

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When the Bone Collector appears, she is asking you to look closely at your circumstances to see if you’re fully present or reacting out of past conditioning and un conscious expectations. Whenever we’re wounded, especially when we’re young, it’s as if something essential is stolen from us. We adapt, and accept a version of the truth that then sets us up to behave a certain way in the future when faced with a situation similar to the original event. What we know about ourselves thus becomes influenced by a perception of limitation.

You may feel unworthy or without courage; you may see yourself as flawed or unlovable, or expect to be criticized. The Bone Collector reminds you that the truth is that you are a powerful being with limitless possibilities. She has kept safe what was stolen from you in the wounding, and is here for you as you reclaim it now. You have everything you believe you lack, and the Bone Collector is your inner resource. Act as if you have what you need and you’ll find you have it after all. Anything is possible. With awareness, the wounds of the past need not define you.

Mountain

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Sometimes you’ll come across what appears to be an insurmountable obstacle, like a huge mountain that separates you from your success. You might think that climbing it or chiseling away at it is the answer . . . but why take such a treacherous, tedious approach? Be like the rivers that flow around mountains naturally. You’ll move past this obstacle relatively quickly if you choose the easy way around. This is the time to adapt to your circumstances. If you do decide to climb, remember to take one step at a time, opting for the next right action.

Unexpected Visitors

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Detours, surprises, and paradigm shifts... expect the unexpected. No matter how detailed your plans are, and how clear you believe the road ahead to be, there are times when the best plans are waylaid by unforeseen circumstances. At first, detours may seem inconvenient, but a surprise turn of events signals that the adventure of life is beginning to get interesting. No one can plan for synchronicity—for fate and destiny to meet—except Spirit, who knows what you can’t comprehend for now. Life is full of surprises, so stay on your toes and enjoy this exciting new adventure you weren’t expecting. There is a plan for your life that may not match up with your agenda.

Metamorphosis

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Butterflies earn their wings through great effort. The process of change is often painful, for it is never without losses and sacrifices. If you are to transform from one form to another, a part of you needs to die.

Letting go isn’t easy, especially when you’re used to thinking a certain way about your life and how you live it. Just as a snake sheds its dead skin, or a caterpillar “dies” so that a butterfly can be born, you’re required to release your old ideas and embrace a necessary change so you can live your best life. Perhaps you’re being asked to let go of low self-worth, a dream that no longer serves you, a relationship that is draining, or unhealthy habits. Despite your fear, you must accept that this is a transformational time for you. There will be some loss involved, but you’ll love what you become.

Details, Details

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This is the time to be aware of the fine print in all areas of your life. Look at the details and leave the broad strokes for another time. When this card appears in a reading, it’s a sign to finesse a project, make small
but meaningful gestures, or add a personal touch to your correspondence.

Be aware that what you need to know lies in the details. If you’re entering into an agreement of any kind, pay attention to them before, not after, when it’s too late. Clarity and transparency are key. You can gain great understanding by observing the minute body language, offhand remarks, and fleeting facial expressions that reveal the larger picture.

Movement

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This is the time for positive momentum as you come out of a period of restriction. You’re in a stage of new adventure and discovery. You may feel compelled to take a trip, change your hair, or move your home or business. Regardless, you can’t remain where you are anymore. You feel compelled to go forward. No matter what your inquiry, you will see your dreams take form and doors previously shut begin to
open as if by magic.

Movement is also a state of mind. The fog lifts, and you now know the actions you need to take. This isn’t the time for fear. Let it go and move forward.