July Guidance Reading

July will have us confronting the burdens of our choices, but it also tells a story of putting yourself first and what the entails. 

Eight of Cups indicates a sort of limbo or transition period after a loss of some kind. Less having to do with death and more to do with moving on from something or someone, there is a sort of moodiness in this in-between phase. Emotionally, there is a period of exploration needed to find a new path, but most importantly, to reconnect with yourself. Avoid succumbing to an apathetic frame of mind as it can hinder your willingness for growth and introspection.

With Ten of Wands were taking a deep look at responsibility and the weight that holds in every day life. When we're facing emotional difficulties or detachment, our responsibilities may feel much heavier to maintain. The constant daily cycle becomes tedious but necessary. This melancholic atmosphere around daily life is normal, especially matched with a dip in emotional fortitude but Ten of Wands reminds us to persist anyway! Hard battles won come with a bitter-sweetness but our accomplishments are always worth the effort. 

Knight of Wands refocuses ambition into the mix. A drive to get things done and move forward sits at the base of this month's moody atmosphere and tapping into that energy can carry our physical bodies through tough emotional times. We're taking on that sense of Vitality again from the 2023 Seasons Reading to reach our overall goals. 

These cards together also tell the story of what putting yourself first may look like. Cutting out and moving on from things or people that hold you back may feel lonely and putting your head down to tackle day to day can feel heavy, but your self-betterment and ambitions are what's most important and that focus will eventually bring opportunities and people into your life that align with your goals and values. Although it may seem painful at first, change for the better is always a positive we should continue to strive for. 

Important message: There are some heavy emotional components mentioned in this month's reading. It's very important to monitor these feelings and to not be afraid to seek professional help or support if you feel that it's weighing you down or becoming a concern. These readings are broad overviews of monthly themes and don't tap into personal nuance or situations. Spiritual bypassing is very harmful and "pushing through" is a broad statement that can also include receiving help to overcome struggles.