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.”.
February 2026 Readings
Guidance for the week of February 22, 2026: “Taking Ownership of My Pain”
RELATIONSHIP TO DISCERNMENT
How well can you assess a situation, especially one that is either going nowhere or has gone off track? Crows speak to your natural intelligence and the cleverness it takes to circumvent obstacles to obtain what you need. Can you examine the bare, steely truth before moving forward? There’s an opportunity for powerful growth and expansion, but this forward movement depends on your powers of discernment. Whether it be guilt, sadness or grief, the focus should be on how your pain has been self-limiting, confusing, and restrictive. If looking at the numerology of the cards, we see 8 - 3 = 5: a powerful (8) change (5) to create (3) some stability (4) between yourself and the world (2). This grief or betrayal has left you feeling powerless and a bit trapped. The blame could go either way, but ultimately you're choosing to stick yourself in self-sabotage. Lonely and isolating, it's been a mental prison, one you can't seem to break free from, even though it's killing you. How are you blocking change (5) to this status quo, and what should be avoided? There's a tendency to perhaps look to the external—an outside event to distract or pull you out of this funk instead of dealing with the pain that persists. Nothing else should be a priority or a focus right now. Once any fun and games are over, you're right back to square one, returning to this thing waiting for you to deal with it. The cycle repeats: pain, distraction, pain, distraction. Avoiding the "evil" doesn't make it go away. In fact, ignoring or turning a blind eye to it starts to limit your choices. But this process has taught you self-discipline and to be more protective of what you feel is valuable. Stability is important, and it's your choice to make—needing to take ownership and create some boundaries, rules... reclaiming order, defending your mind, and feeling secure once again.
Relationships to Discernment
What to Focus on: 8 of Swords/3 of Swords
What to Avoid: 2 of Pentacles
What you Learned: 4 of Pentacles
Guidance for week of February 15, 2026:
“Being Bound by Relived Pain”
RELATIONSHIP TO REFLECTION
Relationship to Reflection:
Pain: 5 of Gems (Anxiety) Reversed
Healing Needed: 3 of Wings (Sorrow) Reversed
Advice: Eight of Wings (Indecision) /Rain-Purification
Here we see a figure engaged in contemplation, perhaps reviewing past mistakes. But this isn't the productive reflection that leads to growth—it's obsessive rumination that reinforces pain, anxiety, and regret. Unable to let mental troubles go, you're caught in a loop where pain is revisited and relived, keeping you at the bottom. The Five of Gems speaks to this low point as being a destructive force and a challenge to your ambition. Not only lack of money or resources but also to lack of connection—be it human or spiritual. You're coping with stress, anxiety, and denial without feeling much support from others. This disconnection amplifies worries and distorts your reactions. You can overreact or be chillingly numb, swinging between extremes with no steady ground beneath you. Reflection has made you aware this is an important pattern to work on and overcome, moving from unconscious, pain-fueled reaction to conscious recovery. 3 of Wings reversed suggests that even though you're over the worst of it, you're still feeling its painful effects. Rebounding is difficult when you hang on to "thoughts that create harm." This is recovery after brutal heartache—the pain of not being valued as you should be, especially by those close to you. That wound cuts deep. If this involves seeking a third-party therapist or support group, so be it. Great sadness internalized festers without counseling or therapy to help process, release, and recover trust once again. Rain card is welcomed here to wash the slate clean and free you from the mental prison that's held you captive. It represents the emotional release of the mental pressure and wounds incurred. Allow yourself to feel the grief fully, then let it go—a mental and psychic detox. Moving to a more peaceful place requires actively engaging in the healing process rather than waiting for time to do the work. It’s not about thinking your way through the pain. It's about feeling it, expressing it, and allowing others to witness and support you through it.
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Guidance for week of February 8, 2026: “Harnessing Chaos as a Catalyst”
RELATIONSHIP TO ADVENTURE
Relationship to Adventure
Strength: Justice
Weakness: 4 of Swords
Advice: 3 of Gems (WORK)
The Adventure card asks: how open are you to investigating the foreign or strange? How composed can you remain as you ride into the unknown? A card of discovery and exploration, it speaks of your willingness to learn, expand your awareness, and alter your perspective. Butterfly hints at self-renewal after a traumatic ending or process. How do you navigate transformation and difficult transitions? Since Justice appears as your strength, I'd say pretty well. You approach new experiences with clarity and measured judgment, tempering your responses and actions with integrity. Your adventures align with your values and are meaningful rather than reckless. But you may be too cerebral—stuck on wanting to be correct and do it the right way. The Four of Swords indicates retreat from conflict—playing it safe and withdrawing to keep your mental peace. There's a need to get out of your head, to move from perpetually "preparing" into practical engagement. Adventure requires a willingness to be uncomfortable, to leave the sanctuary, and to risk disturbance. A bit of chaos stimulates creativity, focus, and breakthroughs, which means getting out there and mixing it up with people. Too much ease creates mental dullness. A moderate amount of stress can enhance creative thinking, which in turn expands perspective. Harnessing chaos as a catalyst trains your mind to remain fluid under pressure, building your preparedness & ability to know what to do in uncharted territory. You have the competence to handle what's thrown at you and can attract (Venus/Libra) capable people to help navigate strange landscapes. Justice isn't just about solitary discernment; it's also about finding balanced partnerships. Working with others offers different perspectives and expertise. Since mastery comes through incremental progress, start small in situations with minimal risk, perhaps with a friend's help. You'll build confidence through successive small adventures rather than overwhelming yourself with something too ambitious.
Guidance for week of February 1, 2026: “Wind Blows in your Favor
RELATIONSHIP TO CHANGE
Relationship to Change
What to keep in mind: Spring Equinox (Rebirth)
Traps to Avoid: The Chariot
Advice: Ace of Gems (REWARD) Reversed
Here we see a shrouded woman bracing herself against a forceful gust of wind as an Owl announces a shift is on the horizon. She attempts to hide from this messenger of Death and the wisdom it brings, her veil suggesting private sorrow as she covers her head from what is psychically and emotionally overwhelming. Regardless, this unrooting change was imminent, and it's fruitless to deny its transformative potential. Spring Equinox reminds us that the world blossoms again after a cold time. We are keenly aware that something outworn must die so that something new may be born. Birth can be painful, but what emerges is beautiful. Similarly, you must surrender something of the past for the next generation of promise, even if you don't know what that is now. Willpower, self-control, and a positive outlook can overcome apprehension about the unknown. The Chariot is the trap to avoid—it warns that a lack of determination and effort will sideline your new start. How determined are you to harness the force of this wind and ride it toward your reward? Typically, The Chariot moves ahead fearlessly, but here it takes on its Cancer properties—moody, changeable and self-isolating. The trap seems to be a natural inclination to get distracted, lose confidence or steam in the face of uncertainty, and stall. You're encouraged to persevere despite anxiety, keeping your subconscious tendency to retreat into procrastination or fall for distractions when things get challenging in check. Ace of Gems reversed suggests a sacrifice for a reward. Something must be lost, given up, or sacrificed to make room for this change. Not necessarily bad, but it takes effort to make the transition seamless. This reward requires legwork—sweat equity—a donation of your precious time. You will be required to fulfill some obligation. Others will expect you to do your part, as it won't drop in your lap. Nothing changes if nothing changes.