“Hope Springs Eternal from a Sober Mind”

The theme this week speaks to the struggle to find hope when one is at a low point in life, utterly overwhelmed by their private despair. Whether for yourself or for someone close to you, someone is unable to cope after their worst nightmare has come true. Although you may put on a brave smile for the world, you suffer in silence.  This isolating self-punishment needs to be brought to light and shared perhaps with a professional. With three cards in reverse, two being Major Arcana, we have something seriously off balance in our private & personal life. You’ve been cutting yourself on things you did not have any control over. All leading to a spiritual crisis and having your ideals shattered. Your strength lies in realizing something has been seriously off with you; that things are not blending well as they could or should & some profound self-healing is in order. This reflects a need for self-evaluation in which you can re-examine your life priorities and get yourself back on track & into the flow of life once again. The Empress in Reverse speaks to the weakness of overindulgence in material sensual comforts: food, drink and addictions of any kind that may feel good in the moment but are emotionally & physically draining and depression or anxiety inducing. Perhaps there’s been too much indulgence in alcohol and you may need 100% abstinence to break this negative cycle and bring your life back into balance again. Both Temperance & The 9 of Swords in reverse supports you getting your priorities in order and getting help from those stronger than you. A sober mind will be needed to look ahead at the possibilities life has in store. You may need to change something in your daily life (relationships, career, habits) so you can develop more equilibrium and purpose in line with these emerging new priorities. A clear-headedness to be able to cultivate a desire to consider the possibility to see your life differently; that beauty is possible.