7 of Wands
Immediately when I drew this card I heard “Defensiveness!”. Today may be a day in which you find yourself pushing back--defending yourself, your thoughts, beliefs, or actions. This may be necessary or a gut-reaction. Something may trigger you and you feel the need to raise your guards and prepare for battle. That may not be what is most needed though. There’s a feeling of assumption and reaction vs responding to this card this morning. Before shutting yourself down and getting defensive today, ask yourself “am I reacting or responding?”. The answer may surprise you. Being defensive isn’t a bad thing unless it is used in a deconstructive way—in a way that doesn’t allow for growth or change. Sometimes we really do need to hear the message someone is giving us—regardless of if we like it or not. Just be mindful of this today.
Brightest of Blessings,
The Autumn Witch
*Card is from the Rider-Waite Deck*