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| 13 Rider-Waite Tarot (Major Arcana) |
There are 5 days left until I leave Seattle for New York
City for good, and I’m really feeling the energy of this transition beginning to
stir. Today is the 13th and numerologically speaking the day of enlightenment, awareness, stillness and DEATH.
Time is cyclic, and death marks the end of a cycle—signifying the coming of a
new beginning. Ironically we are in the dark phase of the moon, a time for
stillness and introspection while we await the return of the sun’s light. The
dark moon appeared yesterday and will remain with us until tomorrow. Ever since
I woke up yesterday, I have felt the need to slow down—to rest and meditate in
the present moment. My usual routine however, keeps me fairly busy, and so I
have resisted being present…unsuccessfully!
Today, I tried to start a new project that I’ve been thinking
a lot about lately. I thought that I had all of my ideas in line to be executed,
so why not! However, once I got started I began to feel mentally zapped. I experienced
an immediate energy drainage similar to sleepiness—though I had 9 hours of restful
sleep last night. “So, what’s going on?” I thought. I got up from my computer
and jumped around a little bit to get my lymphatic system flowing. I received a
small recharge of energy, but it only lasted for about 10 minutes. Then I
became a bit frustrated because I really wanted to work on this project, but couldn’t
seem to stay focused. I began to reflect on the day in an attempt to figure out
what was going on with me…
"Aha! It’s the 13th and we’re right in the middle
of the dark moon phase! I am not
supposed to be starting something new just yet! This is a time to go within and
reflect, to rest, and to listen! That’s why the universe isn’t supplying me
with the energy I need to take on a big project right now. I was so eager to
get started that I mentally jumped into the future, leaving the present behind—big
mistake!"
I learned a beautiful lesson today—to be present and pay
attention to what’s happening it the world. Although the date and moon seem so
abstract when compared to what’s going on in my daily life, I am directly
affected by them. Energy moves constantly so it’s important to pay attention to
the energy around me so that I can live each day in a way that will enable me
to progress.
Yesterday morning, I remember contemplating all the things I
have to do. I have so much on ‘my plate’ because I am moving across the country
in 5 days, and I have many responsibilities. I was trying to figure out how to
prioritize my thoughts and how to execute my ideas successfully with so much
going on. To overcome the cloud of confusion that was beginning to form, I
affirmed out loud, “Let There Be Light!”
I realize that today’s lesson is a ray of that light. The
answer is to be still and be present right now. Spirit is telling me to ‘be’
not ‘do’ right now—that’s the answer. I invite you to go within and sit
silently with yourself. Go into the dark, cosmic sleep that the moon reminds us
of. There you will discover the light of truth inside that will guide you to positive
new beginnings in your life. Die to the old to embrace the new!
P.S. Click Here to read more about Stillness!
Love & Light,
Rainfaerie
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