Daily Mindfulness The Magician/Elder

Daily Mindfulness
Game of Thrones Tarot/Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle

Oohh I love this card - and it is my "soul purpose," card so I deeply connect to it.

The Magician
Oh I LOVE this Magician. Littlefinger, master at manipulation - he pretends to have no real power to get people to trust him, but this man is one of the most dangerous in Westeros. He is driven to succeed and tends to leave a lot of people suffering behind him if they are no longer of use to him. He also holds both the upright and reverse meanings of the tarot's Magician.  On the red wall behind him among the symbols of the four suits, is Catspaw, a dagger of Valyrian steel.

At number 1, this Magician stands for the individual and the "I,' Ego.  This is a time where actions and ideas abound. You have everything you need to start successful ventures, use this expansive and inventive energy to create what you desire.  This is also a time of spiritual discovery of your higher self - the search for your true purpose here in life.

Elder/Ritual
The oracle property, "ritual," is inspired by the many ancient traditions and rituals surround the elder tree. Rituals are an important part of community building and help structure daily life. They can give you a time to check in with yourself, center and re-balance with the Universe.   By using rituals, you can create a space just for you - ease your tension and to" just be" for the moment. 

So today life is giving you the energy and the push to create anything you want - you hold an enormous potential inside and with this boost of energy you can succeed at anything. If things start to feel overwhelming try to find a quiet spot to center yourself and touch bases with your higher self, take a deep breath and then come back to the vibrant world around you, ready to start again!