Up close and personal:
The Hierophant has quite possibly left behind many things in his life to place his causes and projects at the forefront of his life. But what has been left in the wake? Is he even aware of what he might have lost in the mad dash to be an exemplary Shining Knight of Light and Justice to the world? How many relationships have fallen by the way side, relationships of all kinds? How many lovers have been thrown from the mountaintop because they did not meet his strict ideas of what they should be? How much of the simple life has he missed, those little things found most often right at our feet, because his head was raised in stubborn indignation at the rest of the world?
The rigidity of The Hierophant has cost him more than he probably will ever realize. The one thing he has lost that would confound him the most, if you could get him to admit it, is power. In adhering to such rigid conformity, not allowing for movement of free thinking, The Hierophant has lost the power he so idolizes.
Affirmations for Meditation:
1. I celebrate Spirit, and Spirit celebrates me.
2. I take the High Road.
3. When Spirit calls, I will listen.
4. I will touch at least one soul with inspiration.
5. I Am.
Images & Symbolism:
Hebrew Letter/Vau
Symbol for Letter & Sun-Sign/nail, bull
Crystal or Stone/fire opal
Color/red-orange
Musical Note/C#
Up Close and Personal:
Stay alert for unexpected opportunities for love, whether this will come through synchronistic signals and events, or whether this comes from a gazillion other places. Think of how often someone might have missed a magical connection because they were so busy watching the distant horizon for True Love, waiting for their Knight in Shining Armor to come galloping out of the sunset. They didn’t pay any attention to the individual who said hello at the coffee shop, or the guy who came to change the furnace filter, or the friend of a friend who showed up unexpectedly at a party and handed them a glass of whatever. Don’t look so far out into the yonder that you miss what’s right in front of your hopeful little face.
Don’t expect a perfectly paved golden journey once you find Love. Unlike Cinderella and Snow White, this is just the beginning, not a happy-ever-after ending. There is no such thing as Love without strife; Love without moments of disconnect; Love without some disappointments from time to time; Love without compromises; Love without giving in; Love without standing your ground; Love without good days and bad days. Life is a journey and love is just part of it, and it’s laced with potholes, dead-ends, and lots of dusty gravel roads. It’s a journey alright; it’s a process, and there are so many of us who will give up in the midst of it all and take a detour.
Affirmations for Meditation:
1. I rejoice in the physical union of sex.
2. I embrace my sexuality, whatever it may be.
3. I believe in love.
4. I will find my Soul Mate.
5. I will respect myself and my partner.
Images & Symbolism:
Hebrew Letter/Zain
Symbol for Letter & Sun-Sign/sword, twins
Crystal or Stone/salmon calcite
Color/orange
Musical Note/D
Up close and personal:
In most instances, there is no black or white, just shades of gray, but for The Chariot this is an exception. Life is filled with hills and valleys, highs and lows, peaks of rapture and blinding bliss, as well as depths of deep black despair. The Chariot usually tries to ride the high road for most individuals through most of their lives, but ever so often the road traveled takes dangerous dark twists and turns, and all that you can do is hold tight to the reins and ride it out. Don’t flinch from the dark parts of your life. You can conquer them by learning from them and using this knowledge to put forth something positive.
The incredibly over-the-top highs in life are as sparse and punctuated as its black depths. And maybe there is a reason for this. Extremes in both directions are overwhelming, and perhaps human beings can only take them in small doses. The high points are precious gems. Hoard the diamonds you find along your journey (life); pick them up and protect them like a priceless treasure. Put them in your pocket (your mind) to keep and bring out on darker days, so that you remember there is a Light.
Affirmations for Meditation:
1. When I’m ready, I’m ready.
2. I will relish every single minute of my wild ride through Life.
3. I will run, with the wind in my hair, and the sun on my face.
4. I will learn to traverse the rocky road.
5. When the horses are tired, I’ll stop and rest.
Images & Symbolism:
Hebrew Letter/Cheth
Symbol for Letter & Sun-Sign/fence, crab
Crystal or Stone/orange calcite
Color/orange-yellow
Musical Note/D#
Up close and personal:
Sometimes Strength feels that they must be strong for everyone. By thinking that you have to shoulder the cares of the world, you’re opening yourself up to all of the negative energy that goes with this, and energy is a very real tangible thing. All of this negative energy will be too much for you, even if you think you know how to keep it cleared out. It will still be too much for the amount you’re taking in, for the sense of responsibility you feel. Let it go, Strength. Sometimes you’re doing more of a favor to someone when you let them come face to face with their own problems, it’s the only way some people learn to shoulder their responsibilities.
Oh, what a glorious thing you are, Strength. It’s your rippling magnetic positive existence that gives most of us the determination to work hard enough to realize our dreams, to reach our goals, to meet our highest potential. Without you, Strength, where would we be? What are you anyway?... this tiny shining crystal in the center of our being. Sometimes we think you’re not there, and then you burst out unexpectedly in a glorious ray of colors. Stay with us Strength, we need you.
Affirmations for Meditation:
1. I can.
2. I will.
3. I did.
4. I’ll do it all again.
5. I cannot lose, I will succeed, I am success.
Images & Symbolism:
Hebrew Letter/Teth
Symbol for Letter & Sun-Sign/serpent, lion
Crystal or Stone/peridot
Color/green-yellow
Musical Note/E
Up close and personal:
The strangest thing about being alone is that it’s often easier to find your voice. It’s not overshadowed and drowned out by all the voices around you, all the thoughts, ideas, opinions, and judgments of others. And it’s so easy to be strong and confident in your own voice when you’re by yourself, but when you re-emerge in the world (and you will), all your self-doubts and insecurities will rise once more to the surface. It’s like someone once said... alone in your own surroundings you feel like a Queen in your ratty old sweater; but out in the public domain, you cower beneath the scrutiny of the world even when cloaked in expensive clothes.
The Sun will teach you, Hermit, to be truly happy. You have to learn to be happy all by yourself before you will find happiness in the company of others. The Sun is going to shine on you, Hermit, it’s going to make you happy in spite of yourself. It’s going to throw big rays of golden light on all the boogie-men in the dark closet of your mind so that you can see them for what they really are... puny harmless impressions of wanna-be dark things that go bump in the night.
In your solitude comes great strength, Hermit. But this endless cool blue pool of solitude can only spread out so far from the core that is you. Eventually, it will touch something of the world, maybe an individual, maybe an idea, maybe a gallant cause. You will be pulled back into the fray of the world, Hermit, but I suspect that you will still be able to maintain the cool calm exterior you like to show the world. It’s all about control, and you’re an expert in this area. Just remember, real control often shows it’s face most notably when it’s relinquished.
Affirmations for Meditation:
1. Being alone can be a positive experience.
2. I will use this solitude for growth & reflection.
3. I will create my own path.
4. I will walk my own walk.
5. I will celebrate MYSELF.
Images & Symbolism:
Hebrew Letter/Yod
Symbol for Letter & Sun-Sign/hand, virgin
Crystal or Stone/green jadite
Color/yellow-green
Musical Note/F
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