Tarot Card of the Week

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Seven of Fire​
Mars in Leo

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The Seven of Fire asks you to stand your ground. But, how you do it is entirely up to you.

 

So, let’s start with a story.  

 

A few years back, I was commissioned to photograph a weekend celebration in the North Carolina mountains. Right before the event, the organizers moved me from a nearby hotel to an on-property cabin that I would be sharing with another event staff member — I knew immediately I’d be playing a bigger role than I’d bargained for. By the end of the weekend, I wasn’t just the photographer; I was also the chauffeur, dishwasher, and therapist. I was the only staff member that didn’t end up in tears at some point, but I had prepared myself for success. I doubled down on my spiritual practice every morning and refused to look at my phone until I was in an amazing headspace. Normally, I wouldn’t have taken on so many extra duties, but we were all in it together, so I chipped in when the team was overloaded.  

 

It also happened to be my birthday week. I came home on Monday, having refused a last-minute request that sprung up the night before. I was relieved to have the chaos behind me and was looking forward to working in the yard. However, the peace didn’t last long. I kept getting poked by a friend who had been texting me unkind things for a while. I knew she got this way sometimes, so I had ignored it until then, but she kept on prodding until I finally had enough. Surprisingly, I wasn’t upset with her; I just wanted the badgering to stop. I went to her house, read her texts out loud, and asked if she thought they were kind.  She hemmed and hawed, claiming that “in an abstract way” the statements were true. I then asked how she would feel if I sent those same messages to her. She admitted she wouldn’t like it.  I told her in no uncertain terms that I was done with this behavior.  The moment I stood my ground, she immediately flipped and began telling me what an amazing healer I was. It became crystal clear that she just wanted my attention and had been using confrontational energy to force a response.

 

This story explores two distinct responses to boundary-pushing. Viewed through the right lens, both require love. At times, love quietly cures what conversations cannot heal. In other moments, love requires us to speak the other person’s language — unlocking true understanding.  After all, love is relational.

 

The Seven of Fire arrives when you have leveled up … and it feels so good, doesn’t it?  But don’t be fooled, there is always more work to do. While you have successfully raised your frequency, you’ve also unlocked new lessons for your growth. This is the time when people may want to pull you down to their level. Maybe they are jealous. Perhaps they miss the “good ol’ days” that you had together.  Or it could be that they just can’t relate to you anymore and want their friend back.

 

This card carries a nuanced energy that requires a calm, intuitive response, helping you protect your time and peace when action isn’t required.

 

See our tree climber at the bottom left of the card? He knows it is getting hot and that people have lost their perspective. So, he puts on his climbing gear and up he goes. Look how happy he is sitting high in the tree, where he can keep his mind clear and see the lay of the land. I love how his hair became blue when I was working on this card — it shows he has a cool head!

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This card is about our personal sovereignty and the courage it takes to maintain it. We may be asked to hold our ground or stand up for ourselves. If engagement is necessary, be clear and concise.  Erect strong boundaries, but refuse to become defensive.