It’s been a while since I’ve written, and I hope this message finds you well. My life this past spring was full of new creation, adventure and many joyful blessings. I’m happy to connect with you now on this beautiful summer morning to share some of my intentions for the coming season of summer.
Every season holds a particular opportunity, connected with the energies of the Sun and nature’s cycles of life. The more we are able to live in harmony with these natural cycles, the more we can receive the benefits.
I love summer! I love the feeling of the sun on my bare skin. I love summer mornings, when the light is golden, the breeze is sweet with honeysuckle, and birdsong fills the air.
During the season of summer we receive a powerful infusion of vitality, as the Sun is at her peak of radiance and all of nature is soaking in the abundance of light. This is an important time to shift our focus to being present, especially by connecting with nature and the Sun each day. In this way we recharge and expand our inner reserves of Joy, freedom and inspired creativity.
Welcoming Summer
In the midst of our busy lives it can be challenging to let go of our habits and connect with the opportunities within each moment. I pulled this spread this morning with the intention to receive practical insights to help me (and us) connect more fully to all of the creative potentials held within the summer.
Questions:
- “What do our Spirits want us to know today about the energies of this season of summer?
- “What can we learn about practical ways to receive these opportunities?”
Summer's Theme: Inner Vitality
The overall theme (top center) is The King of Fire, “The Creator”. The King of Fire represents a new experience of creative vitality and radiant infusion of your inner Light.
This card shows how the energies of the summer Sun directly support your personal vitality and fiery life force energy. The figure’s solar plexus is fully activated, representing radiant self-confidence, inspired creativity and joyful self-expression.
Body & Circumstances (left): The Page of Rainbows, “Adventure”. The Page (Princess) of Rainbows represents the pure adventurous Spirit of your inner child. She is standing in a rainbow of light, representing her ability to trust and eagerness to experience the joyful opportunity that is held within each moment. Every step holds a new adventure.
In the position of Body & Circumstances, the message here is to stay present and open your heart to what your Spirit loves to do in this simple moment. Adventure has nothing to do with maps and plans and organization. This card reminds you that adventure can come to you anywhere you are. What does THIS moment hold?!
Heart & Awareness (center): The Page of Fire, “Playfulness”. The Page (Princess) of Fire represents the spontaneous playfulness of your Spirit. In the position of Heart & Awareness the message here is, very simply, to allow yourself to play. Let go of being serious. Playfulness is an approach to life. In the context of this spread, you are encouraged to bring a playful approach to all of life. Your Spirit is naturally playful, just as a child. What does your playful Spirit want to do?
Spirit (right): The 8 of Rainbows, “Ordinariness”. This card represents the beauty of daily life. In the position of Spirit, the message here is to celebrate the simple ‘ordinary’ beauty of the life around you. Take things easy, come present into your body, and live fully one beautiful step at a time.
Summary: The significance of this spread is the way the practical themes of simplicity, playfulness and adventure lead to mastery, The King of Fire. And conversely, the more you nurture your inner light, the more easily you’ll experience adventure and playfulness in the midst of your beautiful ordinary life.
Rejuvenate Your Spirit & Nourish Your Joy
In the midst of our full lives, it can be a challenge to step out of habits and routines, and fully experience the expansion within each present moment.
The secret of summer well-lived is in remembering that the opportunities for vitality and joy are held in each moment; not the future, but here and now. It’s important to pause, slow down and intentionally shift into the spaciousness of summer’s Light.
In what ways can you make space each day to step outside of routine, slow down, and connect with your own Spirit’s inspiration for abundance, rejuvenation, playfulness, adventure and joy? The more you are able to fully participate, the more you will nurture your vitality and rejuvenate your Spirit’s love of life.
Here’s to a Joy-filled Summer!
With Much Love,
Beth
