Daily Mindfulness 9 of Swords/Hawthorn

Daily Mindfulness
Game of Thrones Tarot/Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle

Nine of Swords
Poor Grey Wind - Robb Stark's Dire Wolf, being held at Frey castle and we know what happens after that... *shudder* This is a card of anxiety and stress often enough to keep us up all night freaking out over things we may have little control over. Once we get that overwhelmed, everything becomes a massive problem even if it isn't. The best thing to do here is to really look at what is happening in our lives, journal it, talk it over with a trusted friend, make the issues, "right sized," again, so that we can get things in order and deal with them - one step at a time.

Hawthorn/Sacred
The Hawthorn plant has a very prominent role in magical traditions giving it the oracle property of Sacred. What is sacred to us? Personal objects, spaces, values? Creating a sacred place for yourself can be a vital connection to your higher self and the universe around you. In this space you can meditate, be creative and develop a self-care system that will keep you centered and balanced.

So today if things are becoming stressful and chaotic try to find a space, sacred to you, where you can rest for a moment. Having a quiet spot can help you relax and focus on the issues causing you anxiety in a way you can see them clearly and find a way to deal with them one step at a time. Life can get overwhelming but if we have a place to retreat to we can deal with the chaos in a much more productive manner!