October 13-22nd, 2023
Hi all – I had scheduled to begin a new blog post series this week, long before the horrific events in Israel and Gaza transpired. This blog post is not intended to adequately address the events of this past week, of course. In my conversations with Jewish and Israeli friends this week, I have not found any good words to share. There are no words right now, for me.
But – and this is important – I realized something about the simple healing work that I have been coupling with Tarot wisdom in recent years: it is especially healing work for everyone to have access to, right now. And so, I decided to share anyway.
The period of time lasting from today, October 13th, through to the end of the astrological month of Libra, October 22nd, is a time frame that Mary Greer connects to the energies of the 4 of Swords in her classic, Tarot For Your Self. Before today, we were in a time period connected to the archetypal experiences associated with the 3 of Swords, which of course can be a very difficult experience for anyone. The 3 of Swords in the Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired decks usually has an image of a heart with 3 swords piercing it. It’s a devastating-looking card. Our collective tragedies and heartbreaks often occur at times governed by these energies, unfortunately. Waite gives the 4 of Swords card the following meanings: Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit’s repose, exile, tomb and coffin.
I recorded a 15-minute video giving a quick summary of the times and energies that we are moving through right now, along with a small energywork exercise which I hope will help you navigate through everything, heal, and rebalance during the last days of the month of Libra.
Thank you for taking time for your self care! It is so important. – LK