A Distraction and Spirits to Guide Can Do Wonders

My son Justin was down last weekend for a much needed visit. I had been very down physically for three or four weeks and actually off and on for most of the winter. Justin’s visit just gave me new energy. 

Somehow my illness began turning around and we had a wonderful day, chatting and eating together and during that time, since he had brought his animal spirit cards with him, we looked at my year and my spirits for this year. 

My animal spirit for the year is the elephant, a very good omen and a very appropriate animal, I believe, to guide me through this year.

ELEPHANT
UNSTOPPABLE, AUSPICIOUS, WISE
The Elephant is arguably the most auspicious figure in the deck. Like Ganesh, the Elephant represents immense wisdom, as well as good fortune. It is said that the great Elephant is the destroyer of obstacles, so if this card appears when you feel
"stuck," rest assured the path will soon become clear. To add to the mystery, the Elephant is also known to create obstacles in order to steer us in the right direction. Trust this gentle, noble creature.it illuminates the way with the light of self-knowledge.
WHEN IN BALANCE: one-pointed focus, generous, loving
WHEN OUT OF BALANCE: misunderstands fate
TO BRING INTO BALANCE: trust.

In fact, I had been feeling stuck with this extended “illness” that had me in pain and in and out of bed which is very unusual for me. It was something I could not understand and still do not fully understand but feel I am overcoming.  I had lost hope and lost the belief I could move forward with my dreams of an energetic future. The elephant has helped me to see this as an obstacle I can overcome and I am resuming the forward looking attitude I have treasured most of my life. 

The tiger, my February card, encourages me to take in the wild darkness of this “illness” and awaken my own power!

TIGER
LUNAR FORCE, EASE IN DARKNESS, FEMININE ENERGY
The Tiger hunts at night...at one with the silence... fearing nothing. This card reminds us to take in the wild darkness, to allow the lunar forces to soothe and heal our spirits. Sensuality, receptivity, and devotion are all heightened in the midnight hour, and the Tiger takes advantage of these boons. spend some time in silence this evening, drinking in the potent calm. There is nothing to fear in the stillness except the awakening of your own power.
WHEN IN BALANCE: passionate, strong, sensual
WHEN OUT OF BALANCE: over stimulated
TO BRING INTO BALANCE: trataka (candle gazing)

Thank you Justin for your visit, your kindness and your inspiration!