Raw? Ouchy? Stabby? A Little Sore?
That’s where I’m at, and that’s what I’m seeing in the cards.
It’s like having an infected tooth that needs to come out. The wound’s active, swollen, but you’ve been to the doc. You’re taking your medicine, getting that swelling down, making moves toward healing. And that’s where we’re at.
Next Week in The Cards
Pictured from the Legacy of the Divine deck. I’m liking these cards because I want that shift!
Outlook: Ten of Swords (Reversed)
The betrayals are done. You know exactly where the knives came from. Now it’s about pulling them out. The toxin is gone—whatever poison was feeding the infection has left the building. That source of pain? It’s no longer in your system.
This moment can feel like sliding out swords that have been embedded deep. And yeah, that hurts. But it’s an opportunity—one often overlooked—because this is when real healing begins.
Acknowledging the Pain You Couldn’t See
The Ten of Swords reversed marks a point where you have to stop denying what’s hurting you, even if you didn’t want to admit it or couldn’t see it clearly before. Pretending it wasn’t so bad, hoping it’d go away, kept you trapped.
Now? You face it. The reality is hard, but necessary. You get to fully acknowledge the damage, the betrayal, the exhaustion—without shame or blame. That’s your first step back to power.
Advice: Justice
Justice isn’t about retribution. It’s about fairness. And fairness starts with you.
You don’t owe the world your life force as a debt. Giving out of obligation? That’s a trap. It’s not your job to solve everyone else’s problems—and maybe your real gift is letting them solve their own.
Give freely, absolutely. But only when you want to, and only when you can afford it—mentally, emotionally, energetically. That means gatekeeping your energy and protecting your mental health is part of the deal.
Your needs? They’re just as important as anyone else’s. Stop pouring into the leaky buckets that only take and don’t fill back up.
This isn’t about fairness to others, but fairness to yourself. Balance, centering, self-respect. That’s how you move beyond just surviving the pain and come out clearer, stronger, more whole.
Now, for you:
What swords are you still feeling?
How can you move toward healing and balance?
This is so relevant. My mantra entering this week has been to remind myself I'm healing. That way my approach to myself softens. definitely gate keeping on my energy and boundaries. it's stabby out there and I don't want that energy "in here"
much love, friend