Saturday, May 21, 2016

Seven of Stones – Don't let Regret and Guilt pin you down

Chrysalis Tarot Seven of Stones Brooks  Sierra
Today I was wondering what aspect of my shadow needs to have a closer look. And I pulled the Seven of Stones form the Chrysalis Tarot. A girl is sitting near a river with a pan flute in her hand. She looks depressed. Guilt and regret are weighing her down and she is wondering if this downcast feeling will ever stop. When we feel like this, we often get the advice to let go and move on but these kind of feelings can tie you down  to the past with strong roots and poisonous vines. O, how she longs to wash these feeling away in the river but the more she thinks about it, the more difficult it seems to be. Would she still be able to recognize herself without her grief???
What energy could be helpful in such a situation? 
The Muse, The queen of Spirals is coming to the rescue. Like all queens she is a soft and nurturing energy who will put her hand on your shoulder and whispers soft and encouraging words in your ear. 
And then hardly noticeable she will put the desire into your heart to do something. And no, it doesn’t have to be super creative because that might block you instantly. She will guide you gently to something you wouldn’t mind doing  for a while, like knitting or crochet, coloring a mandala, weeding the garden or taking a little walk. And each time we do something like this, the attachment to our regret and guilt will dissolve little by little and it will get easier to do something we love. One day we can look back and see that we have indeed washed them away in that river. This process has made us stronger and more resilient and it has taught us how to cope when we might come across other challenges in our life. 

6 comments:

  1. I think regret can weigh us down as much as resentment. Either way it is as if we are somehow trying to change history by hanging on to the past. You are a generous person, and I would encourage you to be generous of heart to yourself. I like that the Queen of Wands showed up to remind you to follow your passion without that great weight holding you back. :)

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    1. Thanks Bev. Generous mmm maybe, hard so say about yourself. Maybe a case of false modesty:)
      It was also a good reminder that doing something, anything is always healing as long as you enjoy what you're doing

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  2. Would she still be able to recognize herself without her grief.
    This is where I am. I'm better but I don't know what to do if I'm not crying.

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    1. Me too Sharyn! Sometimes I even feel guilty when I enjoy myself. Depression seems to have become my middlename

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  3. Like the Queen stopping in for support, Life sends us people to help us along. Look for a helping hand it is sure to show up.

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    1. She is such an inspiring energy. M can be a queen like that :)

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