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The Universe and Five of Wands

We can all feel the shift this time of year. Many traditions, like Día de Muertos and Samhain, honor the thin veil between our world and the spirit realm. The air seems to shimmer with otherworldly energy—and if we use it wisely, we can tune into its magic.

This week, our guides ask us: What if we stopped trying to improve ourselves? What if we basked in the warmth of this moment, this body, this time in our lives? What have we already achieved? What if we let ourselves be good enough as we are—and actually celebrated that?

This is what The Universe card calls us to embody. We stop and honor how far we have come, without immediately looking ahead. We take time to just enjoy the here and now and let ourselves pause and sigh.

Right in time for Halloween, the figure at the center of the card dances naked with a snake, surrounded by all four elements. She is in a place of celebration, mastery, and letting go of fear. She has moved through all the ups and downs of the Fool’s Journey and is in control.

Celebrating ourselves isn’t easy for some of us, but acknowledging our growth is so important. If this feels out of your comfort zone, this card will help you work on this skill.

To invite the spirit of The Universe card into your world, offer her the gift of walking, dancing, or any kind of movement. Being in your body, not your head, is a great way to uplift this energy.

This week, spend time honoring yourself and celebrating your journey so far. Honor that you are alive and thank the ancestors who came before you. Do something that makes you feel good and indulge in an activity that nourishes you.

The work will always be there, but this week, we deserve congratulations. This will help you recharge for what’s next on your path.

Our second card this week is the Five of Wands, and it’s closely connected to the energy of Scorpio season. It encourages us to listen to our inner voice, including our negative feelings or resentment. We are called to explore what irritates, discomforts, or angers us.

This card asks us to focus on what tests our patience, particularly in our relationships. It encourages us to question these issues and consider alternative approaches.

Can we spend more time with people who uplift us? Can we prioritize tasks that matter to us? Can we question the environments we are in? Can we make some changes?

Through the Five of Wands, we slow down and investigate our world. We examine the things we do throughout our day and the feelings they evoke. We step out of autopilot and explore opportunities.

Through this awareness, we find we have the agency to create a better experience for ourselves. We are not just stuck with the way things are. We can create what our lives look like.

Maybe we need to establish boundaries regarding what we share with others. Maybe we need to spend more time listening and less time debating. Or perhaps we should delegate and say no to things we don’t want to do.

Embracing the energy of the Five of Wands, we approach each day with kindness and make small changes to nurture our joy. We will experience an intentional shift as we navigate the days ahead.

Mantra for the week: I am grateful for this moment. I remember that I have the power to shape my life.

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