”The Battle for Basics”

This week encourages you to focus on what lies ahead rather than getting caught up battling the past or trying to forecast the future. Trying to predict future events with any degree of accuracy may not be possible especially when all the information is not known, so do not let that hold you back from initiating action. A “wait & see” approach will not make you a hero especially when energies will be turning inwards as Winter approaches. The 6 of Wands asks you to focus on the few tasks at hand that need your expertise. The effectiveness of your leadership depends on your willingness to tackle them, not only for yourself but for the others that look up to you. They may depend on your guidance to carry them through the future (next 6-10 weeks). Victory can be achieved if you have successfully learned from the struggles of your past and can avoid making the same mistakes. Consider what you’d do differently this time. As the Light grows shorter in the upcoming days, do what you can now before hibernation sets in. Be aware that others also have conservation (or hoarding if it’s distorted) on their minds as well, so let there be less talk or research about it & more action getting it done. Since “The Dead” card makes an appearance, you’d do well to learn from your ancestors past efforts and what worked for them. (What did Gran do to prepare for lean times? How did she/he make do with less? What did she/he use as substitutes?) In an effort to prepare for possibly austere times, be prepared to eliminate access and collect more simpler items, (e.g. the basics, the fundamentals, standard pantry staples). A more positive spin on this surrounding energy could be a conviction to living more simply & economically.  Getting what you need without stretching to hold on to more than you can use. In recent years, there’s been a greater shift to being cognizant of how much unnecessary stuff we accumulate and a push to reduce, refill and repurpose. A conscious acceptance of a more minimalistic life-downsizing & learning to live with less. Maybe we can take a lesson from our ancestors who certainly enjoyed a slower & simpler pace and ride into a growing wave of embracing a more meaningful life.