Jera, the rune of Harvest, appears this week to herald a cycle of upcoming change after a series of hardships and that rewards can be had if right actions are taken. However, we must have the emotional grit, maturity & determination to overcome difficulties & make it through to the other side. Life is going to throw some obstacles in our path in the next few weeks & you’ll have to toughen up a bit and grow a harder shell if things are going to get any better for you.  Jera says “Everything that is happening is meant to happen”. Perhaps this is serving as an opportunity to build some resolve and learn how to power on ahead with tenacity, strength of will and determination. The Chariot echoes Jera’s sentiments by affirming that it’s time to start focusing on self-discipline, resourcefulness & bravery. To claim a righteous victory without having to sacrifice our morals or personal beliefs-To be free and doing it on our terms. Being determined to successfully overcome hardship and strife and keep driving towards recovery….a recuperation in any areas that have been met by loss. This is no time for the emotionally weak & naïve. It’s no longer possible to exist within your magic bubble. You must see things for what they truly are. Seeing the world through idealistic rosy glasses is delaying any kind of improvement. No progress will be gained if we are stalled being wounded & raw, nursing our hurts as if no one has never felt the level of pain we have. We cannot allow ourselves to get overly upset or overwhelmed by drama nor crumble feeling as if our hearts are ripped out by every bit of upsetting news we hear. We must armor up putting aside our insecurities, immaturity & tendencies to be easily offended. Continue to look for any opportunities where we can embrace forgiveness while maintaining forward momentum towards the light at the end of the tunnel; living life bravely, one you feel worthy of.  If we can do this, we can see finances, health & relationships improving or changing for the better. Some have struggled through the hardest of times these last few months but have refused to let it break them- We just have to continue to hang in there. To help with feelings of powerlessness & hopelessness, identify where your energies are being wasted- where you are pouring in your time & energy without any encouraging results or improvement. Whether it’s people, things or situations, cut off time suckers and energy vampires which bleed your vitality, hope & resolve.  When we engage with parasites, we end up giving away our worth, self-respect, self-esteem succumbing into victim mentality. Again, adopting a strong, but not forceful stance, will be necessary in order to put the worst behind us and make success possible.