Moving into Playful Change

It’s so nice to see a gentler reading in this epic month, dear readers. Last week, our forecast featured one of the heavy-hitters from the monthly forecast: The Devil. Dealing with this card is always challenging, so it’s nice to see that confrontation segueing into a gentle transition. Take a moment to commend the hard work you did to look difficult facets of yourself (and the world) in the face last week. The truth, while at times upsetting, is ultimately liberating. This week, we’re riding the power of our Devil-themed realizations to new shores.

The Six of Swords shows us making a powerful mental transition. It’s as if the tide has finally begun to rise, giving our boats a lift and providing safe passage. I wonder if this has to do with The Devil card as well; that our battle with this card has shown us which swords we need to bring with us and, more importantly, how and when to walk away from what no longer serves us.

A transitional card, the Six of Swords can indicate a period of blankness. It’s important to welcome this as a sign that, after doing lots of hard thinking and even fighting against thoughts or ideas that go against our values, we’re ready to invite in quiet and wait for what’s next. Embrace a healthy bit of nothing this week: don’t overthink things, don’t rush to add more information, don’t try to make sense of everything.

You’ll notice that, for a card that’s associated with the element of air, there’s a lot of water in the Six of Swords. Our emotions have not only been summoned, they’re paving the way forward. Notice where you have a sense of inner peace, but enjoy it instead of interrogating it. Ease may sneak up on you and calm may find its way into spaces it has never been before. Welcome this and choose to follow what feels right, knowing that your knowledge and discernment are along for the ride, too.

So, it’s a period of comedown, a step out of the darkness of The Devil card from last week and an important moment of rest and integration. Yet on the other side of this is a hearty, heartening, and charming paid of pentacles cards. Daily life is about to get a lot more enticing and fun. Let yourself follow your curiosities under the influence of the Page of Pentacles. Trying new things, adding a new practice or ritual to your routine, exploring ways of supporting yourself, and enjoying your body and the senses are all ways to tap into this impish and youthful card’s energy.

The Page of Pentacles is also holding some intriguing potential for future growth as the card next to it, the Two of Pentacles, suggests that one of the shiny coins you pick up this week could grow into two. Have fun juggling tasks, playing with ideas, and getting out in the world with your zesty ambitions. A light hand is key - we’re not building empires here - but something we start this week just might have a lasting impact on our stability and daily life.