Pink Moon’s blessings to you dear reader.
Wait, what’s this? A full moon update that’s ON TIME?
Indeed, though it may be on the shorter side this time around. In fact things around here MAY slow down for a little bit as my life goes through a transitory stage, which I will not be sharing (yet).
But first I want to express my sincerest gratitude for all of the support and kind donations that help me get my car back far sooner than expected. Regaining this freedom has already led me to some unexpected blessings
Igniting Intentions:
Hope. This month, I strive not to manifest for me, but to share with others what has come to me in abundance. I won’t talk about all the different reasons in the world to worry right now, as I’ve already written about in excess recently. Those shadows in my world have not cleared, but my experience these past few weeks have infused more hope into my core than I could have ever dreamed of experiencing again.
I trust it was gifted to me for a reason and feel it is my obligation to amplify and spread it. Perhaps that will turn the tide against at least some of the worlds shadows. I have to have hope that it will.
Card of the Moon:
Three of Swords
NOT the three of hearts as I unfortunately all too often call it….
It’s a card that has shown up a few times in the content I’ve shared… It was the focal point of a very personal spell, it was the sample for deck variant imagery in my Witchy 101‘s overview for Card Readings. I’ve even done a couple crude attempts at painting(Instagram), though the glow in the dark acrylic(Instagram) one I am found of.
It’s come up so many times, and has been a stalker for most of my witchy career. It’s a card that frankly, I’d come to resent. But something I noticed recently, it hasn’t been coming up. At all. Since that very personal spell. And, well, as I wrote at that time.
“Finally I understand it, finally I have integrated it, finally, I am ready to fiercely love with the entirety of my heart once more.”
That is the meaning of this card. Integrating the pain does not make you weak, it prepares you for what is to come next.
Tarot Tale:
What do you do when facing an impossible situation? What do you do when facing a Sophie’s Choice? What do you do when you just don’t know what to trust anymore?
I turn to my cards.
Seven of Wands x The Sun
As the dramatic intro may suggest, I recently found myself in an unexpected and incredibly intense conundrum. Having exhausted all thought on the issue, discussed details with my most trusted confidants. There was only one thing to do.
The Seven of Wands. Stand and fight for what you believe in. It was a straight forward message. You have the power, you have the skills, it’s time to act, it is time to defend what you believe in and assume a more advantageous position moving forward.
But did I really believe? No. I WANTED to, but I did not believe that was the better choice. I should have, I should have left it at that, after all, this spread occurred with my Modern Witch deck that has been insanely clairvoyant. So I beseeched clarification. If I fight for this specific thing that I believe in. If I stand my ground, if I refuse to surrender… Where will I land when the dust clears?
The Sun. Positivity and fulfilment. Clarity and deep inner strength. New beginnings. Sorry to just drop to keywords but… Well, as noted above, I’m entering a transitory stage, and although nervous of the new struggles to face, I’m filled with more hope and gratitude I could have ever hoped to manifest alone.
Witchy Biz Updates:
Blog Updates: Things may slow as I begin to earnestly work on a novel. I plan to tease and do some additional world building here (aka the background lore and character insights that won’t make the final cut). Spells, Blessings, new moon and full moon updates will continue, musical moments will be shared as inspired, but my time with fiction is going to be dedicated to a long term goal.
Crafting Update: Painting and resin crafts are very much the area’s I’m settling into. Wax seals are still something I thoroughly enjoy, however these will me just a minor packaging detail, not something I plan to spend time developing further skills with (despite wanting to because I have seen some incredible art created with them). Efforts as always remain focused locally, but reach out if you’d like to talk about shipping/custom orders.
Print on Demand: Stay Safe, Stay Magic(k)al, Stay spiteful pride designs https://shywitchz.printify.me/ plan for proceeds from this shop continue to be to get the equipment to produce these designs and more entirely inhouse.
Other Socials: I plan to try a few different things on Instagram to attempt to start growing my reach, so stop by and follow to see and help guide my next steps.
Closing Comments:
I’m tired. Sorry this one is so short. This month has taken a lot out of me. But just like I’ve said for the past few months… I’m here and more determined and empowered to push forward than ever. Sorry there isn’t much of a post script beyond that-but… well, I’m tired.
Stay Magickal
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