Many of us in the Reiki community and other sensitive souls have been feeling a shift in the energy matrix. For some, the spirit of adventure and passion is ignited with great expectations of things to come. For others, there is fear of things to come; fear of the changes the renewal of energies is bringing. For many, there is both excitement and fear - so if you feel both emotions, you are not alone! The important thing is not to be paralyzed by fear, and learn to let go of our old boundaries and safety zone. It's only through loosing our old worn-out identities that we can grow into more than what we are today.
To me, the Tarot card that sums up this duality of energies is the 2 of Wands. Traditionally, the image on this card is that of a young man looking out to sea from his castle grounds, holding a staff in his left hand and a globe in his right. It is the card of great expectations, where your intentions are manifesting. It is the card of anticipation for what lays ahead, when the ideas you've set in motion are bearing fruit.
I find John Holland sums it up the best in his "The Psychic Tarot" oracle deck:
This card indicates that you've worked hard to set things in motion in certain areas of your life, and you're now waiting for the results to come to fruition. The number 2 is all about choice and decision. In the past, you may have been afraid of making decisions or choices, but now you're no longer held prisoner by this fear or the constraints of old beliefs. Expect the best and be open to the limitless power of your intuition --which is presently very strong-- trust and use it to assist you.
Achievement and success are assured, but once obtained, don't let it change you -- remember who you are, the effort that it took to get you to this point, and the gratitude you need to show to the people who helped you. Stay on your spiritual path, for it will continue to guide you on the journey of your soul.Donna Iona Drozda has a very good article posted in Zodiac Arts. She provides an overview of the planetary energies and numerology influences on our common path. The main theme is similar to the energies of the 2 of Wands: look at what you have put in motion since 2003, for it is the manifestation of these thoughts and actions that will come your way in 2012.
And so the question is: what have you been working on in the past few years? How have you been wording your thoughts about yourself, others, your environment, your work? What efforts did you put forth for the positive outcome of your dreams? How have you cared for your sacred self? It is the result all these little mustard seeds you've sowed along your path these past few years that will come to you in a big way this year.
Are you afraid your thoughts were not self-loving enough? Are you afraid your actions fell short of your greatest potential? Are you confident Universe will lovingly support you and help you grow your greatest good? Again here: fear and confidence - the hallmark of the year to come... It is important to remain aware of the complete range of emotions we are feeling, and to keep the intention of pulling through it, victorious. Let go of what no longer serves you for it will stop you from reaching your potential. Alas, letting go can be difficult and fearsome if we had been holding on to outdated beliefs and actions like a child holds on to a security blanket... With loving self-talk, walk yourself slowly through the process...
The image I get for the cacophony of feelings, emotions, actions and actors all coming together in our respective lives this year is that of the Bouncy Castle. Do you remember bouncing in such a castle when you were a kid? Do you remember the exhilaration of the bounces, or the fear of being bowled over -- or both? It is my allegory for the state of mind we must develop this year: engaging our inner child and our spirit of fun and adventure. A Bouncy Castle can be a dangerous place if we paralyze in fear and stay lying down in the middle of it, being bounced about by everyone else. It can also be a place of magical fun and excitement if we participate in its craziness, and bounce around purposefully. Through our Inner Child, we can use our fear as a motivator to make us bounce further and higher than we thought possible. This fear and anticipation can help us discover new aspects of ourselves that would be out of our reach in a peaceful and steady environment. So bounce around and change up the status quo - isn't it time it changed anyway, for our highest good?
Form your intentions for this year in a loving and nurturing way. Know in your heart and deep in your soul that the Universe will provide the help and support you need during this year of transition. If you don't like the fruit of what you've sown these past few year, weed your inner garden, mulch everything and start over again. Call a "time-out" then a "do-over"; it's OK. Life is all about learning and experiencing anyway. Have fun with it.
Choose how you want to experience the forthcoming changes. Bounce, or be bounced about. It's your choice. You are not a victim of events, you are an active participant and co-creator.
Hold your dreams up for the world to see. It's time. Shine. You are beautiful, worthy of the best and deserving of life's sweet nectar. Keep your faith.
Here is an affirmation taken from the 2 of Wands overview by Arlene Tognetti and Carolyn Flynn, in "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tarot Spreads, Illustrated" (don't let the book title fool you, it's a good resource! ;)
I see it; I believe it; it has already happened.Wishing you the best experiences this year for your continued growth and learning in this physical plane, and for your highest and greatest good. Much love to you all.
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