Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

Enter another person you know, or will encounter, or is representative of some aspect of yourself that is present or to call upon now … a youthful, dependable, practical person.  S/he is willing to work hard to gain new knowledge and skills.  This person is often a student and a loyal friend who will give useful advice.  It’s time to pay attention to your body, the earth and nature.  There could be a message in the physical world for you.  If there is something you’ve been wanting to learn, today is a good day to start.  The best learning for you now is hands-on, so sign up for a class that involves creating something, or read a book that includes activities and exercises for you to do.  You will enjoy it!

Today is a day of multi-tasking and nimble movement.  You have a lot to deal with and you deal with it with ease and grace.  You are required to be flexible and adaptable, to take life’s ups and downs as they come and to go with the flow.  Like a juggler, in life we sometimes have to keep more than one ball in the air.  Though we may drop the balls sometimes, if we can keep at it, with a smile on our face, we will become wiser and stronger and ready to take on even more.  Alternatively, it may be the case that someone is doing a lot of busy work in order to ignore the overwhelming emotions or to feel like they have control over an uncontrollable situation.  The other message here is “follow the money.”  You may need to travel or even move house in order to take advantage of material opportunities.

You know or will encounter, or some aspect of yourself that is present or is to be called upon now … a sharp-minded, direct and idealistic person who is a great problem-solver and debater.  A rational person who doesn’t let feelings control actions.  Headstrong and impatient, this person communicates in a very direct manner that is often piercing.  This person is very passionate about his/her own ideas and will spare no one’s feelings in getting his/her point across.  Although very intelligent, s/he often jumps to conclusions.  You know what you want today and have the determination to get it.  However, you should slow down and think your plan through.  Though planning may seem boring to you right now, it could ultimately save you a lot of trouble in the long run.  If you rush ahead, without considering the details, you are likely to say or do something that you’ll regret later.

You are likely feeling really good, or are going to be feeling good very soon.  If you have a wish, spend some time visualizing what you want to help you take steps towards making your dreams a reality.  This card could also represent feeling like you have it all.  Beware that you are not coming across as smug or a braggart to others.  Today, delight in your sense and emotions.  Taste the delicious food you eat, feel the comfort of your home, appreciate the amazing gifts of music and art that have been created for our pleasure, feel the amazing love that flows in and out of your heart.  What an amazing world!  What an amazing thing to be alive!  Choose to be happy today; it really is a choice.

You are 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.  This card advises us to start confronting our worries and fears.  Start taking steps to solve your problems.  Talk to someone about what is on your mind.  Write in a journal.  Start taking better care of your health.  Do something!  You are near the end of your mental ordeal, if you start facing it.  If you continue to ignore your doubts and fears, they will continue to haunt you.  It’s time to start getting to the roots of your worry.  There is something you’ve been pushing down or trying to ignore, but it’s not working for you anymore.  Your worries creep in when you’re trying to sleep, disrupt your appetite, create so much noise in your mind.  A good way to start facing what’s bothering you is to write it down.  From there you can decide if there’s something you can do about it, or choose to just let it go.

The High Priestess urges you to trust your inner wisdom.  Spend time in solitude and silence.  Today is all about participating in the dialogue you’ve been seeking with your supra-conscious self.  Pay attention to your dreams.  Be receptive.  Trust your intuition.  Notice synchronicity as you go through your days.  Look for the answers you seek within yourself.  Practice spending time in meditation so that you can hear your own inner voice and tune in to your own rhythms.

What serves your own ends right now, even if the means are deceptive or manipulative?  It just might be that you literally stole something from another, or someone has stolen from you.  It could be that you are sneaking around behind someone’ back, or that someone is not being upfront with you.  You could be stealing time for yourself, playing hooky in order to be alone with your thoughts or to avoid confrontation.  Using clever mind tricks to get what you want is indicated by the Seven of Swords.  Sometimes, manipulating a situation to get our way is what is called for.  However, there is a warning here to be mindful of how your actions impact those involved.  Research is sometimes indicated by this card:  collecting the ideas of others for your own work.  Check citations carefully.  Perhaps you are plagued by guilt over something you’ve done, or even something you are thinking of doing.  If this is the case, look for a more honorable way to achieve what you want.  There may be time to correct the situation.  Today is a good day to keep things to yourself.  Spend time examining your thoughts carefully before speaking out.  You may find that your motivation is less than honorable, or that the more research is required to learn the truth.

Today, take pride in your ability to lead and inspire others.  You have worked hard and are receiving recognition for your accomplishments.  Try to receive such acclaim and admiration graciously.  Be proud, but beware of conceit.  Remember to give gratitude to all those who have supported you to get here.  Others are looking at you for guidance.  Responsible and ethical action is required.  The most powerful way to teach is by modeling the behavior and attitudes yourself.  Take time to celebrate your triumph, but remember:  though you have had success on your path, you have not reached your final destination.  So, for today, be cognizant that others look up to you and your confidence supports and motivates them today.  Enjoy their admiration, while at the same time remembering you’ve earned it through your good actions and attitude.  Keep it up!

You are 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 poi9ntless 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!  So, today, you are near the end of your mental ordeal, if you start facing it.  If you continue to ignore your doubts and fears, they will continue to haunt you.  It’s time to start getting to the roots of your worry.  There is something you’ve been pushing down or trying to ignore, but it’s not working for you anymore.  Your worries creep in when you’re trying to sleep, disrupt your appetite, create so much noise in your mind.  A good way to start facing what’s bothering you is to write it down.  From there you can decide if there’s something you can do about it, or choose to just let it go.