I wrote this draft in August, and while it’s getting posted in September, I’m counting it as my August post because I’m a writer and I can do that.
As we prepare to (hopefully) move out of this second wave of 100°+ weather, the card for August had to be… The Sun.
The sun is an image of optimism, the light that follows the dark, the source of all life. A naked child playing happily on a horse is the featured image. It represents the happiness of our inner self – when we are true to ourselves and have nothing to hide. The horse is controlled without the use of hands, and is symbolic of perfect control/balance of our conscious and unconscious selves. The brick wall behind them represents the physical limitations of this world, but here it acts only as a support for four beautiful sunflowers – representing life and the abundance of the spirit under the sun.
This is a card of plenty. The Sun gives you strength and reassurance that no matter where you go, your positivity will follow and draw people to you. This is a beautiful, warm, energy and will see you through tough times. You’ve struggled through the dark and The Sun now lights your way. This is when you feel enlightened and can finally see the path ahead of you. The lesson of this card is to value the gift of life and it’s abundance, as our ancestors valued the warmth and energy of the sun.
August, at my house, marks the beginning of “abundance.” We are fortunate to have apple trees, cherry trees, pear trees, and even a peach and apricot tree. My zucchini plants have survived the heat waves and are producing. The black berries are plentiful and perfectly timed for peach/black berry cobbler. It is a wonderful time of year, for sure, but also busy. I have a day job that requires much of my time, a husband who still loves me and wants to spend time with me, and kids at home. I have very little time for myself or any sort of self-care, and now, with all the abundance at our home, I am even more hurried and strapped for time as I try to preserve and make the most of what Mother Nature has blessed us with. The Sun card is a good reminder to be grateful for what I have.
Many do not have an abundance of fruit. Many are hungry and would love to have too many zucchinis. Many don’t have spouses who, after 20+ years of marriage, still think them beautiful and crave their attention. Many don’t have teenagers who still want to go paddle boarding or bowling with their parents. Many don’t have homes with gardens that need tending, or animals that love unconditionally and need daily care.
My older son was scheduled to go to Spokane Falls Community College and run track for them next month. Unfortunately, a shoulder dislocation and probable surgery has changed his plans, and now he’s scheduled to attend the local JC. He’s sad, but instead of looking at it like his life has ended, he has a positive energy and is focusing on saving money (he’ll be living at home instead of paying rent), already has a job (doesn’t need to worry about how he’ll pay his bills), and is looking forward to growing some of the friendships he’s made this summer.
He definitely has the vibe of The Sun, and while I was looking forward to him spreading his wings, I am also relieved that he’ll still be here where I can help him continue to grow a little while longer. This isn’t a forever set back, just a fork in the road he didn’t see coming.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
Melodie Beattie, Author
So, my readers, in this time of abundance and needs fulfilled, I encourage you to take a breath. Take a look around and see where your life is abundant. See it through the eyes of another, and be grateful for everything you have, including the accompanying obligations. Know The Sun reflects the Law of Attraction – send that positive energy out into the Universe, and you will receive positive energy back. Enjoy these times and remember to give thanks.
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