Happy first Monday of February! I hope the week ahead brings productivity and joy to each of us. I fell in love with this quote. Maybe you will too. It made so much sense to me.
The meditation I chose for today uplifted me and made me fall in love with my true self. After all, love starts within and if we don’t love ourselves, how can we hope to love anyone else? Ten minutes of your day is all this meditation requires, but the benefits are unlimited.
For the tarot reading, once again, we have cards all from the same suit and that’s rare.
All Swords! Swords are symbolic of thoughts, ideas, and the words you speak, as well as written communication.
The Ace of Swords represents the gift of clarity and new ideas being presented to you. It points to bright ideas, mental clarity, and the instant insight needed for swift action. This new or emerging idea may require swift action to come to fruition. It could be that an important conversation with someone needs to happen that will lead to a more advantageous outcome. Trust your intuition to guide you toward the next action steps. This is an encouraging sign!
The Page represents the enthusiasm and eagerness of a young person to learn. This energy is urging you to pay attention to subtle messages surrounding you, urging you to move forward with measured caution. Communication, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to engage your mind surround you right now. While you may be feeling somewhat apprehensive, something is begging you to follow your enthusiasm. Creating a solid plan before you begin will help boost your confidence.
Sorry, folks. I messed up. The last card is not the King of Swords, but the regal Queen. The meaning is only slightly changed, infusing feminine energy into it. She can represent an actual person in your life or it can be yourself. Her characteristics are protection, fairness, and balance when making decisions. This card asks you to approach complex situations by formulating a logical response instead of an emotional reaction. Use your intuition to guide you. (We hear that a lot, don’t we?)
MY TAKEAWAY:
This is a powerful reading for authors, as our minds are where all the stories begin. So, looking ahead to the coming week, I’d say it’s a great time to get in some word count, maybe make an outline (yes, I said that dreaded word) and to move forward with confidence, trusting your voice. After all, no one can tell a story the way you can. I don’t know about you, but I needed this boost!
Our little dragon has a message to share. I love that last line, “Express your inner song.” Isn’t that what we do through our stories? And trusting our intuition seems to be an ongoing message from all the cards.
Make it a positive, powerful week! It’s a choice.
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This spread has a lot of energy, Jan. I really like that as well as the practical and planning aspects. A perfect combination for organizing and getting some writing time in. I hope to do just that. Thanks for the fun post. I always enjoy these.
I hope you get some writing time in as well, Diana. I appreciated the practical and planning aspects of the reading and tried to work with that kind of energy throughout the week. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m working on it. My husband is having to manage without me. Hehe.
Hi Jan, I really like this reading. I think it applies to me more in my work life than my writing life.
That makes sense. Glad you could relate in some way, Robbie. Thanks for stopping by.
No word count for me this week – just edits. And lots of reading and catching up on blogs. Love that quote, Jan. Have a great week!
The week is young, Teri. You never know what inspiration for a new story might hit you. ? Editing is definitely something we need to approach with clarity and logic. Best wishes!
No wiser words in these fraught times, Jan–“approach complex situations by formulating a logical response instead of an emotional reaction”
So very true, Jacqui. It’s a work in progress for me, but I’m challenging myself this week. Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks for the reading, Jan. Here’s to a productive week ahead!
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment Pete!
Another great reading, Jan! I am definitely focused on writing and making progress on my WIP. I’ll take this as a sign that I’m on the right track! 🙂
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
That is fantastic, Yvette! I’d say you’re definitely on the right track. Thank you for stopping by and happy writing!
Ah, the dragon appears to be emerging from a cocoon. I’ll take that as another sign. Love these messages for the week. Happy week, happy writing, Jan! xo
I do love the little dragons. So glad you enjoyed today’s messages, Mary. Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a great week ahead!
Wonderful quote and reading, Jan. And the Air and Water Dragon brings it all together through intuition. ❤️
Thank you, Gwen. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post today!
Consistent word count is the way to get that WIP finished. Good reading, Jan
That’s for sure, John! Thanks for stopping by!
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Hmm, I think the Queen of Swords does represent me… since I still need to learn to calm my emotions, step back, and think more rational and logic. So, this reading is a sign to me to get solid ground under my feet, a clear head, and as a consequence a clear view on situations.
I am so glad the reading resonated with you, Erika. I think women in general tend to lead from their emotions much more than from logic, but sometimes we need to find a balance. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment!
That’s a good point you made here, Jan. Maybe that is what women need to learn as maybe the majority of men need to learn to accept their emotions. Have a lovely week, Jan ?
Balance!
That is a great quote. especially the part about balance. When that’s missing, things just don’t go well.
I hope you have a great week, Jan.
So true, Dan. Last week’s quote was all about balance as well. Guess that’s one of the hardest things to achieve in life. Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a great week ahead as well!
A very positive reading, Sister. I’m excited about this new road I’m on but can’t help but wish I could hear something, anything, on the deal I was offered. Love you dearly.
I completely understand, sister. The answer will come. You gave a deadline, so it has to come soon one way or the other. I’m glad you enjoyed the reading. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Love you!
Well, I haven’t been writing much at all, but I have been kicking around some ideas, so make I will use the days ahead to flesh them out a bit more on paper, LOL.
As always, I love the dragon cards! Happy Monday, Jan!
Sounds like a plan, Mae. Even just jotting down ideas is powerful. I love the dragon cards, too and love sharing them now and again. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!
This is a great reading and so positive. 🙂 ?❄️⛄
And we always need something positive to give us a boost, Kymber. Thanks for stopping by!
“Express your inner song” I love that.
I loved that too, Darlene! Thank you for stopping by!
All very positive and hopeful for a great week, Jan xo
Thank you, Denise! Yes. Here’s to a positive powerful week ahead!
Yay! Exactly what I wanted to hear today! Thanks, Jan.
Yay! Have a great week, Sue!
You too! <3
Wonderful positive reading today. PS: That’s the queen, not the king.
Oh, wow! Guess I saw what I wanted to. Will adjust. Thank you, Craig!
Hello, Jan.
This reading almost creeps me out. Yesterday, I found myself speaking out against something and then making a decision to write about it.
Too close to home for a coincidence. Which I donât believe in anyway.
Thanks for sharing.
Patty L. Fletcher
Bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled
Thank you for your comment, Patty. I love that you stood in your truth and spoke out. That is not always an easy thing to do. Writing about a situation can be very therapeutic. Best wishes for a great week ahead!
Hi, well, I mainly wrote about it so I could continue speaking my ppiece. LOL.
But yes, writing is good for one’s mind.
Anyhow, you’re welcome for the comment and I shared this round in my magickal circles.
Patty L. Fletcher
Bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled
Thank you!
No problem.
Blessid Be.
Patty L. Fletcher
Bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled