Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

Solitude is your friend today.  Make sure you get plenty of alone time.  Get to know yourself.  What you learn will help you in more ways than you know.  The Hermit indicates a need or desire to withdraw from the world.  He is a wise old man who has learned much about himself and his world through deep introspection and meditation.  Your soul may be craving a retreat in order to replenish and restore.  By taking space and solitude now, you will be ready to engage with and guide others when they most need you later on.  The answers you seek will be found within you, not in any book or on any website.  You might also benefit from seeking the guidance of a wise counselor or mentor.

Be extra careful with the little details today.  Mistakes and bad choices could come back to haunt you.  At the same time, the good work you put in will pay off.  It is time to balance the scales.  Actions will have fair consequence3s.  Everything will fall into place just as it is meant to be.  The truth will catch up with liars and cheaters.  Responsible people will be fairly compensated.  It is time to think logically.  Don’t let your emotions overwhelm your decisions.  It may be helpful to list the pros and cons of a potential decision.  If you are involved in a legal action or court case, Justice will likely prevail.  If you’ve been feeling out of balance, take time now to find your center.

Look for a new opportunity.  The Ace of Wands is a seed to be nurtured.  This is a new bright idea, a burst of creative energy, a source of inspiration.  Excitement, enthusiasm and energy for something new are available when this card appears.  Now is your chance to be courageous.  There is also the opportunity of a new life — whether conception or birth, both literally and metaphorically.  In affairs of the heart, this card also indicates passion, excitement and fun.  At work, look for opportunities to be creative and express your enthusiasm.  But, opportunities are just that … possibilities that must be grasped in order to come to fruition.

Something that was once close to your heart now feels uninteresting or draining.  Today, take some distance from that project or relationship.  You may come back to it; you may not.  You or someone involved is tired of feeling disappointed and hopeless and is ready to look for better things.  Often, this is also a sign indicating a craving for spiritual deepening.  What’s important now is to replenish yourself emotionally and spiritually.  It’s time to let go and move on which, although voluntary, is also painful.  You need the alone-time to contemplate your emotions and decide whether leaving is the best route.  The “leaving” could be literal or metaphorical.

You will be spending time, money and energy on your home, getting it to be more comfortable.  This is a good thing, provided you don’t take on too much debt.  People will be looking to you for insight and/or advice.  You will be able to help them, if you are so inclined.  This is a time period when you can get a lot accomplished.  You are likely to make great headway now.  A woman with dark hair and/or eyes may play a significant role in your working life; if so, know that she is an ally for you.  If possible, bring items from your home life into your work situation.  This will help you to feel more “at home” there, and will likely make you more effective.  This card is an excellent omen when it comes to money.  Your prosperity level is very likely to be increasing.  Don’t hesitate to spend some of your new-found wealth.  Saving is important, but enjoying your life when you have the means to do so is also important.  Share what you have when you can.

Invest in your future today.  Make connections, work on your education, start creating something for the future.  Your future self will say, “I am so glad I put energy into this back then.”  Guaranteed.  A decision has been made and you are taking your first optimistic steps towards your goals.  You have set things in motion and there is no turning back now.  You know what you need to do and you have the confidence to do it.  You have the ability to lead and a vision that can inspire.  Forgiveness of others or yourself may be required in order to let go of the past.  With the bright future ahead of you, it is an ideal time to let go of past hurts.  Notice how the figure is looking towards the horizon?  This might indicate foreign travel.  Coming together with others and negotiating or trading could also be implied.  If so, there will be equality and cooperation in such endeavors.  Bottom line:  growth is certain.

Share your joy and love today.  Let your heart lead you to truly express yourself.  Whatever you put out into the world, whether it is a piece of art or writing, a heartfelt conversation with a friend, or an invitation to share some pleasure, will cause happiness and love to multiply.  You are surrounded by a grateful and joyous family.  You have enough happiness to share with those around you.  Your emotional connections and home life are blessed.  Take this time to be grateful for all the love and happiness you have in your life.  Just be certain that your ideas about relationships are not based on fairy tale endings.  Instead of bemoaning that you’ll never have “happily ever after”, take some time to focus on all you do have.  Gratitude and Appreciation will carry you quite far today.  Take the hint.

Today, make a to-do list and get to it.  No excuses.  No distractions.  You can get a lot of meaningful work done today, but only if you take responsibility for yourself.  It’s time to think logically and rationally about your situation.  Rules, stability and structure are central to the current situation.  If you have a position of leadership, use your intellect to make the best decisions for your team.  This sign could be urging you to increase the stability in your life.  There may be a need for you to set limits on your own behavior in order to achieve your goals.  Your father or a father figure may be relevant to the situation at hand.  Think about what fatherhood and masculinity mean to you.