Nine of Wands

I am grateful for the Nine of Wands. The card, to me, is an acknowledgement of how taxing perseverance can be. Progress, healing, is not linear, though our minds cling to the chronological order of things. Eight strong staffs stand tall in the background whilst we hold onto the ninth wand. Will we plunge that fellow staff in next the labored wood? Will we using it as a walking stick for us the balance out the extra weight we have been carrying or will we let it be an additional burden to carry?

I am a Virgo, a great and terrible attribute is the endless drive to be of service. Nine of Wands is my external recognition that I am, indeed, trying hard enough. That I do actually have the support and foundational work that will carry me through each and every trial and success I may face or conjure. Questions this card makes me sit with; What is the way I show up to myself? How do I allow others to be on my team? When things start to feel too big, how do I zoom back in and refocus on what’s right in front of me? My best answer right now is, in the little moments and small stuff.

The themes I meditate on today, thanks to this tool, are trust in self and trust in the external care. I will be open to the possibility of connection and support. I trust that rain breeds bloom and that there is purpose in the timing of things. My friend and I are working more on our space today. I’m really excited to eventually show you special people what a special place we are creating.

xx

Crystal