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 iStock 1024390946 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.

Take some time to support your spirit during this intense transit, consider journaling or talk with someone (guides and divine count) and use these tools to help you mend and move forward:

If the wounds feel fresh or the exhaustion is setting in, use Aunt Jacki’s Ultimate Healing Rx Oil. This blend is designed to soothe the “bruises” of the soul, helping you lower your guard so that genuine recovery can take root.

With this week coinciding with the Full Moon – the peak time for release – the Astro Magic Full Moon – Let it Go candle is your perfect ritual companion. Light it to illuminate what no longer serves you and symbolically “burn away” the grievances of the past.

Be gentle, be kind, and above all…let it go! Make room for all the blessings the universe wants to bestow upon you.