Six of Pentacles § Page of Wands § The Hanged Man
We begin our new year strong with the Six of Pentacles solidly beneath our feet. The suit of Pentacles represents the earth—the ground upon which we tread—and the bones that hold our bodies together. The Six of Pentacles indicates coming success while also warning against resting on our laurels. Make a toast to what has, in fact, worked out, because success begets success. Your own energy and the morale of your closest community members will be best served by a period of praise and creative soft planning. This is the time to be playful: Exploring frivolous or unlikely outcomes is healthy and can lead to insights that apply to the real world. We will need both practical and inspired ideas as we move forward, so enjoy the process if you can. Rest and celebration are necessary to human well-being which, when fulfilled, synthesize into strength and intelligence. It is a scientific fact that panic, fear, and anger make us less capable and less clever. To revel is to claim your health, your rights, and your humanity. You need those things, no matter what you plan to do (or not do).
The Page of Wands is at her best when she has a solid support like the Six of Pentacles beneath her feet. We might think of this as a good example of what some call healthy attachment. The Page of Wands is able to experiment safely because trial and error is expected. What this means for us is that we have the freedom to try a different approach, expand a narrow point of view, or otherwise alter our style without the anxiety that we might lose someone, some standing, or suffer an ego blow. The Page of Wands seeks out places where her ability for making ingenious connections is appreciated, and Carnival season is her favorite time of year for just that reason. Give her something unique to grapple with and she is the best of company. She will hone in on the best way to make the wings on your crow costume move smoothly up and down. She might also notice more efficient methods to your business or suggest you figure out why you keep doing that little thing that you know your partner hates. You might as well consider her observations while she is there—no harm if she is wrong, after all. The Page of Wands likes action, solutions, and sexiness, though truthfully, those are all one thing to her.
The Hanged Man might look like a drag to party with, but give him a chance. His preoccupations are a bit heady at the moment, but he is chatty and likely to give you a casual insight that could shift your whole perspective, which could then lead to anything. Something he will tell you: Your monster of an ex-lover might have thrown you contempt for your flaws, and that contempt was an absolute lie, but don’t let that keep you in a cycle of justifying your worst qualities. He doesn’t mean your ex was right, he means you want to do better so you never have a relationship that leads to that pain ever again. The Hanged Man keeps the words of the past from seizing our thoughts in the present and that makes all the difference. May your gains be exponential.
reading by Michelle Embree | michelleembree.com
illustration by Gurleen Rai | zimteemo.com
