embracing 2022

to wrap up 2021, i think it goes without saying that I was depressed. Beyond that, probably some sort of mid-life crisis situation. had a few months of therapy, was diagnosed with C-PTSD which never occurred to me. I thought I was too normal for that, but still kinda not? It is really unfortunate that therapy is so expensive. even just a few months can help. Anyway, not much was accomplished in 2021. I left my coven and got my aPHR cert, that was pretty much it. The last quarter was pretty nice, I felt invigorated in my Craft and spent a lot of time outdoors. Did a rededication ritual and wrapped up the year feeling like what needed to be put to rest was finally buried. for the most part, anyway. 

My Word of the Year was elusive. I thought I had it, then she slipped away. Something else came, but in circle I was told "go back" and didn't understand at the time. On the 1/2 new moon, I did some pendulum work and was given the word AWAKENING. Of course!...that was my very first word in 2015. And it makes sense, considering the past two years have felt like a deep slumber. I think perhaps that was needed, but of course anything can become too indulgent for too long. 

Waking up to life, refreshed, not groggy, not in a hurry, not pressured...like a beautiful spring day. I like that idea. And of course, there is the spiritual illumination and awakening, as well as awakening to the magic of our sensual world, instead of starting at screens all the time.



No big goals this year, other than staying on track with school and my dedication vows. I want to enjoy this year and not feel like a failure because I'm constantly forgetting to track habits or make quarterly goals. I'm mainly using my planner for journaling/memory keeping and school stuff. 

Tarot reading for 2022 looked overall positive, but no major arcana. I feel that this year will be better than the last due to our daily devotions, rather than some epic event or major life transformation. what are you devoted to, how will you fill your time? what choices will you make in alignment with your truth? small steps. what will you do to feel the way you want to feel?  I pulled a card from my Brian Froud deck for clarification: 


“The Active Principle, Spiritual Will, Justice, Protection. Have confidence in your magick”

The fiery sword is the archetype of all magical and mundane swords and written upon the blade are the words ‘Draw me not without cause, nor return me without honor.’ His fiery sword illuminates truth and dispels not truth.’

We can call upon the master of the fiery sword when we have difficult things to do, when we need to take action that is going to require much of us, both in will and in compassion. 

The presence of the fiery sword’s master in a reading can indicate that there is (or there is a need for) clear and focused will and a determination to carry through on decisions, even if much effort is required. Or he can tell us that such will and strength is present in regard to the issues under consideration. We need to consider how he is expressing his will and strength and how that expression may be enhanced or improved.

It is this energy that enables us to burst the bonds of an outgrown way of being and move on to the next level. He indicates that this is a time to take action based on clear spiritual will. His presence indicates great strength and great potential for good. It also reminds us that, if we call upon him, we will receive assistance.

He of the Fiery Sword as Challenger: “This card does not have an opposite meaning as such because He of the Fiery Sword is present in full measure throughout the universe on all levels. As Challenger here speaks of an archetypal energy blocked or unaccepted by the querent or another involved in the issue. Look to the cards around it to see what may be causing this. When He of the Fiery Sword is Challenger, the question we need to ask ourselves is ‘How may I free strength and will in my life and allow the vital force to flow through?’
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