The Weekly Spiritual Reading is here! 😄

In the External Influences position, we see Reversed Leopard. When this spirit guide appears, it is usually a reminder that you have strong instincts to listen to and that it is a time to realize your power, it's connection to others, and how to use it. Reversed, this indicates that the world around you may not believe in your strength. You may be challenged this week to show what you can do. Normally, this card represents not confronting a situation head-on, but finding the proper moment and way to act. However, the world may be needing your passionate action now. Do not let the waves of the world damper your firey passion, but remember to be humble about it rather than rude. Although our environment may challenge us, do not let it overwhelm you. Times of challenge are how we show the worth and skill that we possess. So stand tall, remember your strengths, and don't be afraid to stand firm for your beliefs and abilities. Often, those connected with Leopard are extremely tactile to the point of reacting negativity to strong touch or frustrating people. This may be challenged this week so work on building your shields, taking deep breaths, and remembering to be patient. Some times other people do not understand and that is ok. Be firm, but be kind as you stand strong against whatever adversities the world brings you this week. It is ok to feel weak now and then. Do not feel defeated by taking time to yourself to recharge or remind yourself of your worth. You are worthy and life challenges only aid us in showing our true potential. Do not let yourself be overtaken by shadows and negativity due to your environment. Be strong.

Today's Rune is Eihwaz. This rune represents the vertical axis of the world represents through the massive trunk of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. It is a rune of communication, knowledge, regeneration, and magic.Yggdrasil is a yew tree which are known to be an evergreen symbolizing longevity, however, also contains a toxin known to affect the central nervous system. Early rune users would create staves from yew trees to symbolize the polarities of death and regeneration by combining the yew tree's longevity with toxicity. Thus, Eihwaz represents the powerful properties of protection and banishing. However, it places an emphasis on communication and connections between the realms. It may represent removing a person or thing from your life, protecting yourself, increasing communication, or listening deeper to your dreams. Eihwaz shows us that we must travel through many experiences and realms in our lives but not to fear. Magic is within and around us waiting to be tapped into as we uncover the new stages in our lives. Work on communication with those around you as well as ancestors. Consider practicing lucid dreaming.

This week's Internal Influence is the Spirit Guide Wasp. This helpful creature aids in reducing populations of more dangerous insects while pollinating plants at the same time. These industrious guides teach us that now is the time to take our responsibilities seriously. Work hard to complete your goals with determination and enthusiasm. When this guide appears, we are reminded to have discipline within ourselves in order to achieve what we may not have been able to reach lately. Push just a bit harder. However, Wasp also reminds us to take time to do something adventurous and unusual to shake up our routine and re-energize ourselves. In this way, we can fuel our ability to bring dreams into reality. The Wasp reminds us to have perseverance in order to bring about the change and action we need. Don't let resistance make you hesitate, but use that in order to become more flexible. Look within yourself and connect with your compassion. The Wasp teaches us to use our greatest form of compassion in order to learn the hard lessons of humility, ego, and the balance of transformation and healing. This week, let the powerful Wasp guide show you how to dig deep and connect to both strength and empathy. Now is the time to connect with the element of Earth in order to organize your emotions and actions into a productive and disciplined order. Do not let your ego take over. Recognize the lessons you need to learn and adjust in order to become closer to a transformed you. It may be hard to have discipline, but you can do it. Shake up the hard work with those moments of fun and adventure this week to fuel your inner healing and transformation.

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