Energy Reading for September 2006
Staff Writer: Theresa Chaze
For all of us this year continues to be a time of challenge
and completion. It is a time of facing old challenges to either win
or continue the battle. No one is exempt. No one can hide. The
spotlight is on all of us individually as we are the star of our own
drama. As the harvest is being brought in from the fields, so are
we harvesting the results of our actions.
As I was shuffling the five of cups popped out of the deck,
wanting my attention. It tells of turmoil both within ourselves
and within the world. Relationships are changing. Those that are
built on solid foundations will survive as all involved with learn
and grow together, using each challenge to become stronger. Those
that were built on shifting, unstable sands will find the ground
slipping from beneath their feet without having anyone to save
them. It is time to take an honest accounting of our lives. Will
the final balance be in the black or in the red?
The energy we are carrying forward from the past is the four
of wands. Those who have done the spiritual work are carrying
satisfaction and harmony as they have met the challenges of the
past. They continue to look forward and plan for the future as they
bring in their harvest. They can enjoy what they have earned. New
relationships and partnerships are forming as likeminded people are
drawn together to rebuild and reestablish the structure in their
lives. I see communities of people of light coming together both on
the physical and spiritual planes. Even though distances separate
them, they are connected by the energy they radiate and their
willingness to work toward a single goal.
In the present is the four of cups. Confusion continues
reign supreme as extreme factions fight for dominance. People, who
have raised their traditions from a way of life to icons of worship,
fight to keep the ability to influence and bully others. To them,
change is the enemy that needs to be destroyed before it can
spread. Conflicts spread as the extremism awakens the sleeping
masses out of their self-absorbed dreams, but instead of finding
support, the moderates find their voice and the courage to speak
out. Banding together they search for their own truths and ways of
creating positive changes for both themselves and the country.
Traditions are examined. Those that are found wanting are tossed
aside. Many seek new ways of living that make sense and bring about
a positive end result. Just because it was done it the past, does
not justify continuing a behavior in the future. If it doesn’t
work, it doesn’t work and something new will be tried.
In the future is the ten of swords. It will be a time of
loss and stress as the battle lines continue to be drawn. Extremes
attempt to polarize the people by pointing the finger at those who
attempt to bring about change and call them evil. Social conflicts
reflect the internal ones as individuals struggle to face their
challenges. The image that comes to mind is the Civil War, as the
cultural, spiritual and political climate becomes increasingly
hostile. Lies are exposed. Truths are ignored or excused by those
with agendas and individuals are unwilling to admit their mistakes
or take responsibility for them. The ability to trust others will
start slipping away as honored people are proven to have feet of
clay. In the mist of the chaos, there will be beacons of light who
will be the voices of reason and wisdom. Like lighthouses battered
in a storm, they will continue to shine, lightning the way to safe
harbor. With new ideas and higher standards, they have
opportunities to create positive and lasting change. It will also
make them targets for those who fear and hate change. There is one
who will rise before the end of 2006 who will not reach his
position, instead he will be come a martyr–struck down by an
assassin’s bullet just before he reaches his goal.
The challenge we will all face continues to be the ace of
pentacles. The new energy radiates to and though all of us. No
matter how deep we bury our fears, they will found and brought to
forefront. Success comes to those who turn and face them. Those
who chose to run will not escape; instead, they will only make the
challenges stronger and themselves weaker. Being overly possessive
of people and things will only push them farther away. However, by
objectively accepting what is, new paths will open up to those who
are willing to explore new territory. For those with courage, this
will be a time of exploration and new discovery.