Here we are, 10 days before Christmas. A busy time of year for many of us. There is hustle and bustle, a tendency toward over-commitment and sometimes a little too much good cheer. While it is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate traditions both old and new, we often forget the most important person on our list. US!
Thus, I don’t find it at all surprising that the card that turned up for today’s reading is “Tranquility” from Doreen Virtue’s Mermaids and Dolphins Deck.
I love this deck. It is a manifestation deck and one of my favorites. The tranquility card depicts a mermaid with an emerald green tail (all heart chakra) soaking in a bath in a beautiful claw foot tub, eyes closed, alone and relaxed. She is nurturing herself. She recognizes the importance of solitude and relaxation. The value of recharging and self-nurturing. The value of self-love.
We cannot give to others and be our best selves if we don’t put ourselves first. We must care for ourselves in order to be able to effectively care for others. If we neglect our need to relax and recharge, we get run down. This can manifest as irritability, fatigue, forgetfulness and eventually, dis-ease and illness.
This card is telling us all to stop and take time for ourselves. So draw yourself a warm bath. Add some sea salt or essential oil. Dim the lights and light some candles. Play some meditative music or relish the peace and quiet. Allow yourself to take a deep, cleansing breath, relax and let go of stress and tension. Let your mind be free, let your body be free. Allow the water to cleanse and warm you, allow your energy to re-balance. Focus on the positive and that which you want to manifest in your life.
When your bath is done, you will be cleansed not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. Relaxed and re-energized.
Enjoy!
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