Angel Ariel “The price of admission to a human life is before you leave and go back home again, you are to make a powerful positive, permanent impact on another human soul. That pays for the journey.”.
March 2021 Readings
March 28th, 2021: “Stop Knocking on Closed Doors”
Backstory: Hagalaz
Context of the situation: Never/Mother
Where you need to focus: Activation
Outcome: The Star
Spiritual awakening comes from times of deep crisis and Hagalaz presented you with your “Tower moment”. This change has disturbed your inner harmony & has you feeling powerless as you are called to radically switch gears as a response to this confusion. Unworkable plans or aspirations have to get abandoned as a result but it seems you are still holding on to a dream you’ve been trying to foster, promote or expand. The Raven cries, “Nevermore” since that particular dream is not going to happen, so cut the cord. We might not appreciate it at the time, as we can become fixated on creating that “baby” we had our heart set on but you can take advantage of this crisis to change what no longer suits & let it push you closer towards your heart’s desires. Life’s doors close for a reason. There’s a pointlessness in fighting the inevitable; accept your fate & move on.
The “Never” card seeks to rid you of illusions and tells you it is psychologically damaging to cling to a dead dream. There are habits and relationships in your life which are destitute and you need to break away. The Raven is alerting you to this reality which can seem cruel, but in order to grow you have to accept finality and re-discover your resiliency & resourcefulness. What you are essentially seeing right now is a Divine redirect. Think back to another time in your life when what you really wanted to happen didn’t materialize. In fact, it just crumbled before you, leaving you crestfallen and thinking everything was hopeless. Once you finally let go & focus your attention on creating an alternate plan something miraculous can happen; The Universe will lead you to new opportunities towards something better…be open to a more fruitful adventure. Everyone may not share your enthusiasm in your new project but don’t let that stop you. Let your passion lead and follow your desire maintaining a confident attitude and positive outlook.
Reinvesting creative energy into a new cause or idea will bring a result far exceeding any previous expectations and the choices you are now making will lead to favorable outcomes. The Star is always a great sign as it heralds calm after great change, a restoration of your faith and new blessings to count.
March 21st, 2021: “Bring it Back Home”: Reading for the Collective
Each of us have our own cycles and rhythms that require consideration. (Menstrual, heartbeat & breathing cycles, seasonal mood changes). What’s good for one may not apply to another-timing is everything. It also reminds us that cycles, like history, can repeat themselves, elected leaders cycle in & out, people are born & then die, seasons come & go. And so, this brings us back to the Stars… for the Wheel asks us to trust, not only ourselves, but the tide of events or one may say The Universe (for it is the only one that knows where we are going)…and be at peace with it.
This week stresses the importance of balancing the abstract with the practical; between science & nature, knowing there’s a time to apply a bit of both when the situation calls for it. The Stars warn against setting our sights too high for if we rely too heavily on science & innovation, we may lose a fundamental part of what makes humanity so special.
Since Stars represents modes of communication, we may be placing too much emphasis on media- transmitting intangible theories pertaining to science instead of looking to our body’s wisdom & its innate healing abilities. The Body/ The Skills tells us there seems to be more to learn as to the workings of the body & their interconnected relationship with mind & spirit. Somehow, we are missing the mark or falling short in applying the precise skills we need to handle problems with our bodies effectively . To our credit, humans are clever enough to solve their own difficulties by applying the proper technique to the appropriate problem. However, we may be guilty of looking at a far-out or distant perspective when what’s needed is to look closer to home. Since the wheel represents Health, it causes us to question that whatever we have been distancing ourselves from is causing a deficiency presenting in our bodies. The felled arrows seem to be telling us we are missing the point about fundamental human needs. Our body is an interconnected system designed to thrive on touch, to be stroked & loved giving us the ability to return that warmth & generosity to other bodies like ours. Unlike the Stars that are so cold & far away where there’s little comfort or heat to be enjoyed.
Illustrated by the spokes on the Wheel, we are all connected & bound by our Humanness, turning together for a common purpose, fate or a problem to solve. The Body reminds us of our corporal reality and how we can get trapped on that Wheel losing perspective & mindfulness of why we are in a physical body at this time. While we are spokes we are not exactly cogs either.
Excess: The Stars
Deficiency: The Body/ The Skills
Key to Balance: The Wheel
Guidance for March 14, 2021: ”Struggling to Coming to peace with your Dream”
Angel of Love advises you to create a new connection with something more aligned or deepen a more meaningful connection to something already in your life. To the extent you can put yourself into a task, (a way to fuse yourself with the action, -being fully present, as a personality, fully there in the moment) could change your relationship with what you do for the better. And because you have committed your heart, attention and intention to doing the work - giving it your all- you heighten your energies and intelligence, thereby transcending yourself. Resulting in the rebuilding of your spiritual values and inner strength that’s indestructible … true wealth
Laguz sets the stage to help reveal what’s hidden in the unconscious …of what lies underneath your conscious awareness and grasp its deeper meaning. The unconscious holds both our dreams & our doubts. It has the ability to communicate conflicting messages from both our soul’s yearnings and our gut-gripping fears. This hidden contradiction can seep into & occupying much of our conscious thought causing anxiety & upsetting our peace. This week’s reading focuses on the struggle between what you HAVE to do to pay your bills juxtaposed to what your soul WANTS/NEEDS to do. Peace appears here to speak to the need for tranquility & to be at peace with yourself. It requires you not to lie to yourself about who you are, what you feel, what matters to you, what you expect of yourself and how well you measure up against your own expectations. Laguz is a symbol of purification -the cleansing & healing of harmful habits or patterns as well as those things that are no longer right for you. The structures of how you’ve made money in the past can sometimes fall apart making way for you to finally start doing what you are meant to do. What stands in your way (and adding to the stress) is the Unconscious fear of not making enough money to sustain you- the ability to make a living if you choose to follow a dream and do what you love. This fear is more acutely felt if you are experiencing a reduction in finances. There’s a real-life struggle illustrated between what you need & what you want. And while the advice does suggest, “Do what you love & desire or it will destroy you” not everyone can do that financially. The big idea surrounding that message of “do what you love or love what you do” is you don't have to change a thing about what you are doing, just your relationship to it. Whether you’re seeking more fulfilling employment or shifting your attitude within an existing job, you can adopt a more positive mindset on what work is supposed to be. Identify mutual values within whatever you are doing.
Theme: Laguz
Situation: Anxiety/Peace
Obstacle: Financial Constraints/The message
Advice: Desire/Angel of Love/Destruction
Guidance for March 7, 2021: “Sweeten the Deal”
You may find it a challenge this week to find the positive in a difficult or combative situation that will require a delicate yet loving approach to restore balance. When one is gripped by the high emotions of conflict or stressful circumstances, it can be really hard to feel cheery, sunny or bright especially if others are being less than honorable. Subtlety, Compassion & Balance are of highlighted importance; never underestimate their power. A small amount of sweet kindness could achieve so much. Some days it difficult to find the sunshine but keeping a positive attitude and proper perspective during any conflict, set back or delay will help you avoid giving into the pressures that could potentially cause any undue stress. Condor guides us to practice loving detachment; understanding we do not control the situation or others. This is showing compassion and graciousness not only for others but for ourselves as well. It also helps to focus on what is truly important & what really matters.
Although there can be opposing views or goals here, a way forward can be found through negotiation, keeping things in a proper perspective & having empathy for all involved. It should be remembered that any negotiation will require maintaining your emotional temperature. Since Turmeric increases passion, participants are always in danger of being sabotaged by their own emotions. Specifically, try to gauge whether your emotions are manageable, starting to heat up, or threatening to boil over. If so, it will be up to you to do whatever’s necessary to keep yourself in check, balanced in both heart & mind. Retreat & give yourself an ‘out’ – a break that allows you to take a walk to cool down, to call a friend or colleague for reinforcement. Stability is what you should be focusing on at the moment and any rash actions or decisions are to be tempered.
Challenge: Radiate (Turmeric)/Honeybee
Guidance: Compassion (Marshmallow)/Condor
Myself (Your role to Play): Balance (Passionflower) /Mountain Goat