Alright, so the other day, I was messing around with my tarot cards, just doing a casual reading for myself, and I pulled the 7 of Cups, but it was upside down. Now, I’ve been into tarot for a while, but this one threw me for a loop. I mean, I know the 7 of Cups is all about choices, illusions, and sometimes getting lost in daydreams, but upside down? That’s a whole different ball game.
So, I grabbed my journal and started jotting down some notes. First thing I noticed was the feeling of being stuck. Like, I’ve been in this phase where I’m constantly thinking about “what if” scenarios. What if I took that job? What if I moved to that city? It’s like my mind is a hamster wheel of possibilities, but I’m not actually moving forward on any of them.
I decided to dig a little deeper. I pulled out my favorite tarot book and looked up the reversed meaning of the 7 of Cups. Turns out, it’s a wake-up call. It’s like the universe is telling me to snap out of it and get real. Stop with the wishful thinking and start taking some action.
This really hit home. I’ve been feeling emotionally all over the place lately. I remembered reading somewhere that an upside down card often means the opposite of its upright meaning. So if the 7 of Cups is about illusion, the reversed meaning is about facing reality, right?
Then it clicked. Maybe this emotional instability I’ve been feeling is connected to all these illusions I’ve been entertaining. I’ve been so caught up in these fantasies about what my life could be that I’ve lost touch with what my life actually is. Also, the Ace of Cups is a card that came to mind. I read that if it turns upside down it means I should focus on myself more. It is probably true, because I always put others’ needs ahead of mine.
So, I made a plan. I decided to take a break from all the “what if” thinking and focus on the here and now. I started by making a list of things I’m grateful for. Then, I wrote down some concrete goals, things I can actually work towards right now, not just dream about.
- Meditate for 10 minutes each morning to clear my head.
- Start that online course I’ve been putting off.
- Reach out to a friend I haven’t talked to in a while.
It’s not a magic fix, but it feels good to be doing something instead of just thinking about doing something. I’m still figuring things out, but pulling that reversed 7 of Cups was a real turning point. It reminded me that it’s okay to dream, but it’s also important to live in the real world. You know, it’s like that saying, “The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it’s called present.” This card made me realize that I need to cherish the present.
Practicing Visualization
After I journaled and made my list, I also decided to do some visualization exercises. I closed my eyes and imagined myself successfully completing the goals on my list. I visualized how I would feel, what I would say, and the positive outcomes that would result. It felt empowering, like I was already halfway there.
