Hālau 'Aha Hui Lānākila

The Two of Swords reversed could mean making a decision based on our emotions or using faulty logic.  You may feel emotionally pressured to make a decision or take action, and do so against your own best judgment.  You may have ideas about what is right in a situation, but keep quiet so as not to make things complicated for yourself.  This card could also appear when you are giving someone the silent treatment in order to manipulate their feelings or behavior.  Ask yourself if you are really being fair in this relationship, or if you are only acting in your own interest.

One is the seed that holds the potential for new growth.  One is the starting point, or the presentation of an opportunity.  One represents the masculine principle of creation.  The energy of the one must be acted upon in order for growth to occur.  One is the number of the Root Chakra, which is the foundation of the system. This card presents an opportunity for real, concrete growth.  It can be a healthy beginning in a new project … a chance to improve your health … a gift that you can use for further gain … money that you can invest in your future … a new job opportunity, or a chance for promotion … or even a good time to start a garden or begin improving your home.  This is a time to strengthen your roots, to ground and center your body and to begin building the foundation for the future.  Spend time in nature.  You will find fresh inspiration there.  Like all Aces, this is a seed that must be nurtured in order for it come to fruition.  Don’t overlook this gift you are being given.

Nurture yourself and your loved ones today through practical, loving action.  Think of your chores as sacred.  Honor your environment by cleaning it.  Bless your body by eating some nutritious and delicious food and enjoying some gorgeous exercise.  Bestow a little extra care upon your family, housemates, or pets.  The care you invest today will only serve to multiply your abundance.  When the Queen of Pentacles appears reversed, it is a signal to look at the relationship between yourself, your body and your physical environment.

You may be treating yourself badly, particularly in terms of how you are treating your body.  You may be eating or drinking things that bring you momentary satisfaction, but that you know are bad for you.  Pay attention to how you feel after indulging in these “treats”; are the long-term costs really worth the short-term pleasure?  You may bew eating or drinking in order to soothe difficult feelings, what is commonly called “emotional eating”.  While this may provide you a quick fix in the moment, chances are good that drowning your emotions with food or drink ultimately leads to even more difficult emotions.  Try to let your emotions flow, rather than burying them with food.  When we let ourselves really feel our emotions, we can begin to get to the root of our troubles.  Short-term fixes don’t encourage us to grow.