days, the cards have a slightly more introspective message for us this week.
store windows are filling with hearts and the world shifts its focus toward Valentine’s Day, the universe has a slightly different theme in mind for us this week.As we close out the first month of the year, we are met with the Three of Swords. While this card often signals heartache or emotional 
release, its appearance is actually a call to deep, restorative action.
Healing is a process, not a destination. When we are hurt, our natural instinct is to build walls—to become protective and guarded. However, those same walls that keep pain out also keep you stuck exactly where you are. To truly heal, you must allow yourself to be vulnerable. Acknowledge the sting, surrender your defenses, and stop to ask: "Who is really being hurt by my refusal to let go?" Usually, you’ll find that the only person carrying the weight of the past is you.
This week we are faced with the Strength card. I implore you to lean into the power of patience—both for yourself and those around you.
This is the time you may encounter challenges designed to test your inner fortitude but remember that true power lies in patience and compassion. Rather than reacting with your lower instincts, choose a gentle touch and a clear mind.
This week starts the beginning of some changes coming with the four of cups. Although this isn’t an ACTION card, it is a time of self-
reflection during a week that may otherwise feel a bit boring. You may be overlooking all the good things around you or those which have already transpired in a desire for more. Take some time with our Blessed Herbal Calming Oil to steady your mind and help with meditation and/or sleep.
