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Time for a Mindset Shift

 

This was another hard week. 

I’m still reeling from a lack of focus. The past five days were full of emotion and grief.
It’s been tough. 

I wanted to let myself be sad. I let myself feel these deep feelings because I’ve been suppressing the same feelings for months. I’ve made a real effort to honor my emotions. 

Still needing clarification, I pulled a reading for this week. 

I elected to use Rachael Pollack’s Dr. Apollo’s 5 Card Spread in The New Tarot Handbook.

Dr. Apollo is a theatrical character<br />
that offers a dramatic spread for all levels.<br />
Use this spread for general knowledge or curiosity.<br />
This is a great reading if you don’t have a specific question.
Dr. Apollo's 5 Card Tarot Spread, Queen of Pentacles Reversed, Knight of Swords Reversed, Knight of Cups, The Lovers Reversed, 5 of Cups
Queen of Pentacles Rider Waite Tarot Deck

1. Queen of Pentacles Reversed

🌎Capricorn🐐♦️ 

Known. You already know this, look at it more closely. 
Upright the Queen of Pentacles is about expanding the experience of abundance. She is a community creator. She is fertile, magical, and generous.

Reversed she tells me that my anxiety is causing me to hold off on this major shift.
I know I’m in a time of transition and this negativity is keeping me trapped in my cycles.

I’m repeating. I’m scared of moving into the unknown. The hard work I knew was coming hit me like a ton of bricks. I wanted to be ready but I was not ready. 

I’m being led into deeper abundance. I have to work inside myself to support this spiritual shift.

Knight of Swords Rider Waite Tarot Deck

2. Knight of Swords Reversed

⚔️Libra 🤺 ♠️  

Unknown. Something to learn.
Traditionally the Knight of Swords is one of the most action-oriented cards in the deck.

Reversed he is calling attention to my inaction.

It’s an interesting card to pull for “Unknown” but I believe this card is bringing attention to my lack of focus and muddled mind. I didn’t do any work on developing deeper wisdom this week.
I have a lot of work to do to overcome my regular adversaries.
That work is happening now, embrace it.  

Knight of Cups Rider Waite Tarot Deck

3. Knight of Cups

 

🌊 Pisces ♥️ 

Danger. Be careful of this.
Double Knights. That’s interesting. 

Even upright, this Knight is serving as a warning I deserve. I’m sulking, being moody and giving into my worst emotions.
If I let my negativity take over, I’ll never go anywhere. 

I’m also very much in a goal-dreaming stage. If I want to make progress on my big goals, I need to take some action steps. Even making a plan for those action steps would be something.

The Lovers Rider Waite Tarot Deck

4.The Lovers Reversed

⚖️ Gemini💛

Opportunity. Something beneficial or powerful that can come from this.
Speaking of growth – Hey 8 of Wands! 

I’ve been getting this card a lot. 

It’s a continual reminder that I’m out of balance.

The Lovers Reversed wants me to get IN sync with my purpose.
It encourages healing. It encourages knowing your worth.

I should be working on my own wholeness. As the Opportunity card, this is a guiding reminder that there is spiritual work to be done. If I improve my mindset and embrace the moment, I’ll find balance. 

5 of Cups Rider Waite Tarot Deck

5. 5 of Cups


🌊Scorpio 🦂♥


Action – a recommendation  

This card is saying it’s time to move on.
I’ve had my emotional time, I’m glad I gave myself that space.

But, there is a bridge in the distance and a castle full of opportunity on the other side. New opportunities are on the horizon.

Wake up tomorrow with an ambitious & optimistic mindset.
Be open to opportunities and happiness. Put in the work, move forward, do good.

 

“See past the setbacks to find the opportunities, for hope all around you.”