Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

When the Knight of Wands appears, it is a sign that this is a great time for travel if you can manage to get away.  You ought to be feeling charged up, full of energy and ready to get things done.  Your self-confidence is likely to be increasing and this ought to help you toward your goals.  Knights are often message bearers and in the Wands suit, the messengers are likely to be positive and related to work or career.  Your projects are likely to be/have been more successful than you would have expected or predicted.  You have a lot of reasons to feel pride.  Savor it.  You may be asked to travel in connection with your job — this ought to go well and have at least some enjoyable moments.  The work news is good.  If you’re waiting on results from an interview, you are likely to find that you got the position.  This will be good for you!  You may meet someone new through your work.  The new person is likely to have hair on the lighter end of the spectrum.  If you’re already committed, be sure that your communication is as clear as it can be.  Make a point to make time to just talk to each other.  This will improve your feelings of closeness substantially.  Money ought to be flowing more easily during this time.  Even so, be sure to save at least a little.  Cut expenses where you can.  Your health situation is likely to be good, but be careful when exercising to avoid unnecessary injuries.  You may be suddenly introduced to a new way of looking at things spiritually which appeals to you deeply.  Take some time to explore the “new why” before spending a great deal of time or money on it.

Ah, the Empress:  the archetype of feminine power.  She’s watery, hard to fathom, mysterious, fertile and sexual.  She augurs a need for us to be in touch with our feminine side, to listen to our intuition and to give priority to our emotions and passions.  She can signify coming abundance.  People are going to be more attracted to you than usual (in every sense) and you are likely to find people on your doorstep wanting your advice or your shoulder to cry on.  This will be beneficial to you because you are now going to be able to see yourself more in the way that others see you — as someone with wisdom, and a lot to offer.  So share your hard-won perspectives on life and know that your wisdom and caring is valuable.  Things should be going very well for you at work.  People will be inspired by your ideas, your passions and your way of doing things.  Let your inner voice guide you in how you operate.  The Empress directs us to follow our bliss and that the rest will follow.  This is a potent time for love, and you may find that men and women alike are suddenly finding you far more attractive (both in terms of friendship and romance), and you will want to be careful with how you use this power as it is very potent.  If you are single, this is a time when love — true love — could very well come your way.  Committed relationships often become sweeter, deeper and truer under this influence.  This is an excellent time to make investments, so follow your instincts about them.  Money should be flowing very well.  Be sure to keep the flow going by putting back out a little of what you have to a person or cause that is important to you.  Share your abundance to work Law of Attraction energies for you.  If you’re trying to conceive, this is an excellent sign that pregnancy may be forthcoming.  If you’re not ready to be a parent and pregnancy is a possibility for you, then this is a time when you out to be triply careful!  Your intuition may well be trying to send you a message during this time.  It will be important to listen closely to it now and if that requires that you make time alone, even though there are others that need you, then making time alone needs to be a priority.  Heed any messages or warnings that seem to come to you now through your inner voice.

The King of Cups holds the positive qualities of masculine and feminine and speaks of balanced male and female energy.  Often, he indicates a literal man in your life.  Usually, when he represents a “live person,” he’s referring to a very kind and loving man, who will generally have hair on the lighter end of the spectrum.  Know that you are supported by the Universe in ways seen and unseen, when he appears.  Generally, this card represents kindness and compassion.  There is an element of pure and true love in your life no matter your situation when this King appears.  Nurture yourself, and allow others to nurture you.  In the context of work, a male boss or co-worker is very much “on your team”.  Don’t hesitate to ask him for support if you need it. This King bodes well regarding love. If you’re wondering how others feel about you at work, know that they appreciate and respect you and your work more than you know.  Things are likely to be improving at work, actually.  If you’ve got love on your mind, you’re in luck.  Someone with lighter hair who is very balanced and loving is headed your way soon.  Financially, however, it’s time to face the music.  Don’t avoid the reality of your financial situation.  There is also a need to be generous no matter how tight your financial situation might be.  No matter how modest your situation is, there is doubtless something that you can and ought to share with others, even if it’s only an object or your time.  (Notice that we’re still building on these similar energies from yesterday.)  Give with kindness and compassion and trust that whatever goes around, comes around.  Regarding health, trust that the healers in your life are there for a reason.  You will receive good health news from trustworthy health advisors.  Treat your body with care and compassion.  Pay attention to what you are bringing into your body and your surroundings.  Spiritually, meditate on the somewhat contradictory nature of this King … how he combines the generally feminine qualities of compassion, love and concern with masculine energies of action, accomplishment and discernment.  How can you be actively compassionate?  How can you be loving and still draw boundaries?  Begin by drawing boundaries for yourself before considering taking boundaries from others.

This is an appropriate card for today’s Independence Day celebrations, as it’s all about equality, fairness and the cyclical nature of life.  We’re definitely heading into a positive cycle of abundance.  This card is about generosity, whether you are about to be a beneficiary or a philanthropist.  Sharing what you have with others that need it is the kind of positive action that sparks positive Karma and Law of Attraction abundance.  And, if you happen to be a recipient of a generous action (not necessarily monetary!!), then set your pride aside and accept what is offered with gratitude and appreciation.  Those reactions will also attract more abundance and prosperity your way.  Relationships are doing very well, especially with lots of mutual sharing and better communicating going on.  Allowing the give-and-take nurtures respect, intimacy and trust.  Things at work are going much better and you’ll find that a powerful person is likely supporting you.  This is a good time to ask for a raise or to seek employment that pays more if you are so inclined.  Your work/career front is definitely on the upswing … and with less stress comes more balance and vitality in your body health.  You’re feeling more energetic, and maintaining positive thoughts attracts more beneficial opportunities to you.  Today is a great day for sharing spiritual understanding with others, and again, allowing for the opportunity to learn from others deepens your perception in immeasurable ways.

Now that you’ve rested and given your Spirit room to breathe yesterday, we can handle change and transformation today.  Situations, things and people that you have counted on or gotten used to may no longer be available to you in quite the same way as they once were, and this transition can be difficult.  However, the more accepting you can be of change of all sorts during this time, the less you try to “control”, the better and the more comfortable this time will be for you.  Release self-limiting beliefs or attitudes.  They do not serve you.  On the other hand, sometimes we just can’t see how our attitudes are hurting us.  When this is true, this time period is your wake-up call.  The energy of today is not just change or destruction; it is change or destruction followed by renewal.  Doors are closing behind you, but before you are new doors inviting you to open them.  Will you have the courage to step through?  Create a positive attitude.  Know that even if you are in the midst of a “dark night of the soul”, that this too shall pass.  Don’t fight change.  Remember our mantra:  Change is inevitable.  Struggle is an option.  Allow yourself to feel what you feel, but don’t wallow in pain or sorrow.  If you need help pulling yourself out of the funk, reach out, speak up and ask for help.  There is always a caring soul who will help you, even if you’re literally alone in the world …

If you’re in the United States, the holiday weekend is upon us … and for everyone else, it’s definitely as time to take a break and rest up from all of the changes that we’ve been hit with since the Solstice full moon.  Don’t hesitate to draw boundaries for yourself, or to say “no”.  Rest could also take the form of needing to withdraw and be alone, as well as healing from an illness.  So, as much as you need space, also give people their space.  Being pushy is just asking for trouble.  If you’re able to take off work and give yourself a long weekend, then do it.  A break will provide you with much-needed perspective.  As much as you’ve connected with your partner in the past few days, today you feel a little distant.  It’s okay if you both need a little time apart … that’s part of growing together.  Step back and look at your finances.  If you need to play catch-up, think of ways to make extra money.  Spark Law of Attraction energies by making a small donation to a favored charity or cause, or just pay it forward to a person in need.  Not only does a good deed spark good Karma, it also makes you feel good for a few hours and makes you appreciate the resources you do have in your life.  Yes, count your blessings as you slow down and take it easy.  The quiet time you allow yourself today will allow you to get back in touch with your Spirit and the Universal energies around you.  Solitude heals, so take it:  your Spirit needs the space.

We’re riding high on the wave now!  Everything feels lighter and the feeling is of happiness in general, perhaps in a more mature, grown-up, global kind of way as opposed to a more personal, less global,wish fulfillment promised by the 9 of cups.  Either way, this is a good sign.  Generally, the 10 of cups speaks of a happy family life (even if you’re single) and to general well being that goes beyond you yourself to include those that you are most concerned about … parents, siblings, children.  Being spiritually fulfilled is also part of the picture here.  This is a good card to see, regardless of your question.  You have reached a degree of being indispensable in your current work.  That’s a good thing, but don’t get terribly carried away … nearly everyone can be replaced.  You seem to be on the right track, so just don’t sit back and rest on your laurels.  Keep plugging ahead.  If you’re worrying about a romantic relationship, it’s clear that you really don’t have anything to worry about.  You and your beloved are on the same page.  If you’re in a relationship with no formal commitment (yet), take heart:  it’s coming.  So, don’t cause problems where there aren’t any.  Money is not as problematic and you are entering a prosperous period.  Ensure that prosperity by continuing to make your money work for you as hard as you work for it.  If you can afford to do so, pay it forward, because such acts of compassion always spark greater abundance for all.  Your health is on an upswing.  Continue pursuing good nutrition and exercise, and allow yourself to relax with plenty of bed rest.  Spiritually, live in the moment and seize the day!  You are radiating good energy and good attitudes, so keep this vibe going by sharing your energy with the people around you who need the positive infusion.