Every month I draw tarot and oracle cards to predict the advice we need to hear for the next month. The message is intended for everyone reading this post (including myself). They’re always eye-opening and fun for me to make. Let me know if it sheds any light on something you're dealing with.

Lovely sunflower,

When I looked at the “Melting Mask” card, I heard “see me”. You might have been unable to handle a challenging situation in your life because you haven't validated your needs. This card also appeared in my reading last month. This emphasizes the significance of staying true to ourselves.

There’s also a lot of blue in all of these cards, which represents the throat chakra. This chakra is all about expressing our truth, following our purpose and communicating, specifically with our voice. The element of the throat chakra is air, which also relates to our thoughts, intellect and mental activity.

This causes me to believe that there might be a mental block to getting through the disappointed energy of “five of cups”. Fear can lead us to act in ways that aren't true to ourselves. In times of survival, we tend to undervalue our deeper needs and focus too much on our external surroundings. There’s something in you that wants to be seen and heard for what it is. Only then will you be able to make better decisions moving forward.

“There’s always a way” is something else I hear. The specific situation might seem impossible to you at times. This is a false narrative created by your own mind. The first step to freeing yourself from this perception is to accept your situation just as it is. Because when we try to fight something, it tends to fight back. It doesn't mean you should give up though, quite the opposite.

When we don't accept a situation for what it is, we tend to repeat the same patterns over and over again. It's always easier to stick to what's familiar, even when we're in pain. We might try to fix our situation in some way without going all in. We could give up easily or get stuck on certain methods even if they're not helpful. It's necessary to move away from the past and try something different by first practicing acceptance. 

I want you to take a look at the “five of cups”. Despite the fact that three of the cups are knocked over, there are still two cups standing next to the woman. It signifies that we can’t see any opportunities because we’re too focused on what’s not working out. This could be due to understandable reasons. However, this card indicates that you still have many blessings and opportunities in your life. You might not be able to see all of them right now, but there’s great potential for you to discover more of them.

Is your mood affected by a circumstance that was out of your control? There's something about the "king of cups" that makes me feel you had no control over this situation. It was caused by either the choices of others or a lack of awareness. You couldn’t have done something differently, whatever happened was out of your own control. Moving on requires letting go of any grudges you hold against yourself or others.

The “king of cups” card shows a man sitting still despite huge waves surrounding him. Although his circumstances are turbulent, he still manages to approach others as well as his own emotions in a mature way. He’s able to keep up with boundaries and at the same time, he treats others (and himself) with respect and empathy. These are some traits that could be helpful for you to adapt to so that you can move through the waves without getting knocked over by them.

Both the king of cups and the hierophant suggest that you may need support, guidance, or inspiration from others. This could be someone who is experienced in your specific situation and can help you navigate through it. Look for people who influence you positively. Either online or offline. Have you ever wanted to read a book, try a specific therapy, or take a course, but never got around to it? Regardless of the challenge you're facing, the cards indicate this is a good time to take that step. Remember, inspiration and support come from others at this time.

Decks used:

The Lantern Oracle by Angelina Mirabito

The Sacred Forest Oracle by Denise Linn

Earth Woman Tarot by Tarn Ellis