Guidance for week of October 18, 2026:
"Ghosts of the Overthinking Mind”

Shadow in the corner: Flashover  

The past that haunts us: The Devil

 RIP: How to banish those ghosts for good? Nine of Pentacles

Abracadabra: Our magical quality that enhances our power: 3 of Wands

Reanimation: Wheel of Fortune

You're overthinking things, again. It's that old bugaboo that flares up and short-circuits your brain ~  old thoughts, memories, worry, cringe moments that torture you and keep you bound to the past. It's a weak spot, one that lower (negative) forces look to for entry, to influence your mind and then your behavior. The mind-tickle that kicks off a cascade of anxiety takes on a life of its own ~ gaining momentum, tightening its grip, stealing your breath as it feeds itself. The future can set us spinning too, but here it's past events that are torturing their poor victim. Your mind loop can spiral out of control quickly, spreading like wildfire. The Devil speaks to themes of mistreatment or being trapped in a regressive situation ~  whether that's real past events, or the self-abusing grip of the overthinking mind itself. Nine of Pentacles offers a way to quiet the noise: create a gentle, kinder space for yourself, somewhere between luxury and necessity. A need to enjoy something physical, to pull you out of your head. It's an act of service, of generosity toward yourself ~ treating yourself to the things you enjoy, to beauty, to pleasant surroundings, instills contentment and mental ease. Just the medicine to restore your ability to face the future with poise, self-control, optimism, and confidence. This is your natural magic ~ one that works best when shared with others. You can restore on your own, but you work best mixing with others. That's how you defeat the temptation of falling back into old mind-knots, and instead find revival and new ideas. Wheel of Fortune ~ Life is always in flux. It's easy to stay on course when things are going your way ~ the trip gets harder to stay centered when life goes sideways. That's when the demons in your head can influence how well you keep your head on straight, and how deftly you use the best parts of yourself to ride the wave and change, or at least redirect, your fate. This skill of surfing brings you "life," time and time again. John Dee reminds us we are not victims to circumstance or to our lower natures ~ we are protected and powerful, alchemists and magicians on some level. This is the secret formula: to ride the wheel, guide our destiny to the best of our ability. To access our resources and use our talents to steer toward the best possible outcome, all while staying in communication with God and His angels.

Guidance for week of October 11, 2026:
“Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine”

Incoming energy: IChing - The Gentle 57 & Influence 31

What this brings up for you: Chaos

What it will teach you:  Apotheosis

Cause loneliness moves in as you move on

Walk softly on this heart of mine, love

Don't treat it mean and so unkind

Let it rest in peace and quiet, love

Walk softly on this heart of mine….

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Midway through Libra season, we're reminded that the gentle, consistent application of care, love, support ~ and perhaps prayer~ can shift the insurmountable. It's the quiet acts of service that happen silently in the background. It's the "showing up" without fanfare, overthinking, or need for overt acknowledgement. Reliable, supportive, accommodating. Sands are shifting ~ situations & relationships alike~ and yet we’re urged to “keep calm & carry on”.  Some connections may naturally burn out or go flat, but you are to let it despite the prickly uncomfortable feelings of chaos that might arise.  If they do fade, it’s because each is expressing their own unique point of view, one that no longer harmonizes with your own. Partnerships don't need to be exact, but they should hum somewhat in tune with each other. Chaos reflects how I personally see people. Like a fractal, or the cut of a crystal, each facet shares a common edge, connected as one whole jewel. Yet each one sees the world from a slightly different vantage point. None are wrong, and each is somewhat correct ~ but limited in scope. Just an individual aspect of experience from a singular soul. Gently keep this in mind if something pulls away. It should be a natural unloosening ~ like a satin bow coming undone at the slightest tug. Apotheosis encourages the rising of individual consciousness, where we strive for the betterment of our internal condition, free from unnecessary heaviness & that which maybe corrupts our soul just a little bit. Some relationships/ situations can be like that. It will show you where you have struggled in vain before to rise above or transcend irreconcilable differences, and perhaps how life was made harder by your struggle to keep them.

Guidance for week of
October 4, 2026:

“Not through Force, but through Allowing”

Theme: 4 + 1 = 5/ Birth

What you’re doing:  The Emperor

What’s better: High Priestess

Result: I Ching 17 -Following

Something new must displace the status quo to promote growth. When a comfortable 4 begins to calcify, forward movement is prevented. This necessary change (5), however, will have to be self-initiated (1). The Birth card reinforces the message ~ something new is pushing through, gaining momentum, and yet is still in a fragile state. Like childbirth itself, it's guided by its own innate natural process, one that doesn't require manipulation, force, or imposed parameters, but careful facilitation. Libra season ~ an air sign ruled by Venus, fostering teamwork and cooperation ~ seeks to bring a sweet harmony into existence. It encourages us to use honey rather than vinegar to persuade others toward our way of thinking, rather than forcing them on board. The Emperor represents the method we're currently using: an Aries, directive energy that calls the shots, takes the lead, makes the rules, and expects others to follow. Like vinegar, it can leave a sour taste. Both Cardinal energies, yet energetic opposites in their approach. Aries can come across as headstrong, even aggressively rude at times, while Libra is on its best behavior, striving to remain fair and diplomatic. More listening than orchestrating would serve us better here. The High Priestess stays quiet, keeping her thoughts/opinions/conversations to herself.  She knows there are stronger forces at work. She puts her trust in the Divine and in her own inner knowing, letting the magic do its job. The Following Card tells us know why this soft, mentoring approach is important. As humans we learn through contrast. People must learn through their own mistakes. It’s through the first-hand experience of the negative & positive, along with tuning into our inner knowing, that we hopefully learn how to successfully navigate. It’s better off trying to teach one to listen to their own guidance offering support rather than giving them the instructions. It’s not about expanding your own power but helping them develop theirs through accessing individual insight & charting their own course, their way.