“Rushing Your Recovery”

If a recent illness hindered your day-to-day routine and sapped the vitality from your usual hale & hearty self, recovery is at hand. As this period of suffering comes to an end and you return to health, watch for impatience or frustration at your rate of recovery. The Knight of Wands warns you to be careful about rushing back to normal active life after being sidelined by some kind of health setback.  Even though you are eager to get back at it and make up for lost time, allow your body to completely mend & recover before charging full steam ahead. The road to recuperation after a minor /major illness or injury could take days, weeks or even months before you’re up to full power again. Convalescence is defined as 'a gradual return to health' after sickness or injury. There is nothing gradual about barreling headfirst back into your regular routine at 100mph. Rushing a recovery could set you back, taking you longer to heal or increasing the risk of getting ill again. For example, recovering from infections require rest as your white blood cells need time to regenerate to be able to fight future bugs. This week, you may be forced to learn the value of convalescence and to stop pushing your body beyond its limit. With adequate support, your strength & fire will return steadily in time.