Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

Are you being plagued by worry, anxiety and fear?  You may be having nightmares or trouble sleeping because of all the thoughts racing through your mind.  You may be feeling ill and worried about your health.  Sometimes, when we don’t deal with a situation in the light of day, it haunts us by night.  Worrying is pointless unless it drives us to do something about the troublesome situation.  Start confronting your worries and fears.  Start taking steps to solve your problems.  Talk to someone about what’s on your mind.  Write in a journal.  Start taking better care of your health.  DO something!  You are near the end of a your mental ordeal, if you begin facing it.  If you continue to ignore your doubts and fears, they will continue to haunt you.

Today is a day for learning.  It’s time to examine your beliefs.  Ask yourself, “what one thing could I learn that would improve my life now?”  Once you’ve decided on your subject, hit the books.  Go to the recognized experts and pay close attention to their words.  Once you’ve absorbed the traditional teachings on this subject, you can begin to innovate, but for now, be a willing and cooperative student.  You may have an opportunity to teach someone something about life.  Will your teachings be flexible so that your student can integrate them into their own life, or are your beliefs rigid and dogmatic?  Who or what has been your teacher?  Do the lessons you’ve learned serve you well now, or is it time to seek a new teacher?  Are you making a decision based on what you believe you “should” do, or are you tuned into your higher calling?

Let kindness be your guiding word for today.  When you let your happiness flow through gentle, friendly interactions with others, it multiplies in the world, and will keep coming back to you.  So reach out to someone from your heart today.  Even the smallest gesture of kindness could make a big difference to them.  Be thankful for small gestures of kindness, and find ways that you can brighten the day of another.  If you are having difficulty in some area of your life, tune into your inner child — that gentle, innocent and wise part of yourself that has always been with you — for guidance.  What lesson from the past is relevant to you now?  It may also be that someone or something from your past will be useful to you now.  Think back to your past experiences for guidance.

Be gentle with yourself today and be sure to set aside some time for daydreaming.  It’s okay to say “no” to invitations, or to leave an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation.  Having good emotional boundaries is essential to restoring your energy on days like today.  Pay attention to any messages perceived from your dreams or love letters!

You are putting off making a decision for now.  You may be feeling ambivalent or uncertain.  You may not want to offend or hurt someone involved.  This card indicates the need for withdrawal in order to contemplate options.  Be rational in making a decision.  You need to know more facts before you can make an informed decision.  You are ignoring your emotions, using logic to deny how you’re feeling.  You may be denying the truth, or compartmentalizing some aspect of your life in order to not have to deal with it.  While it may be true that ignorance is bliss, ignorance or denial can also cause you to remain stuck in circular thinking and emotional patterns.  Think before you communicate today.