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Midas/Miser

Light – entrepreneurial or creative ability to turn anything to gold. Delight in sharing life’s riches

Shadow – hoarding money and emotions – obsessive fear of losing your wealth

Look for a pattern of creating wealth an/or confronting how far you are willing to go to create it – also a pattern of difficulty sharing wealth

I can associate with this archetype in both attributes. I’ve not been born a wealthy woman in this life and from what I can remember I was a penniless monk so money has not been abundant in both incarnations. I do know however that my soul has experienced great wealth. Now my soul is more attuned to the philosophical doctrines that guide me toward my destiny. I see myself as wealthy as I am rich in experiences and love.

It’s a number four day - yes laying the foundation for the future. The structure and purpose of the four is always comforting for me. I find that days like these are aligned to my strong sense of purpose.

This week has been a galactic roller coaster ride hasn’t it? Even today Mercury (in Virgo) and Pluto (in Capricorn) merged uncomfortably to give us the opportunity to talk through issues that are bothering us or holding our progress back. For instance, I want to overcome the insecurity of my competence in a new job. I desire to express more confidence in my role.

The Empress supports that desire with an offer of a new phase. She acknowledges the fragility of a lack of confidence and insists that we draw on the skills and knowledge we’ve worked so long to acquire over the years. We are more capable than we realise.

The Chariot promises swift movement when we release the need to feel insecure – get on board and move forward – don’t delay – you have the goods and don’t be frightened to act accordingly.

The Star – well here is the message you are about to shine as brightly as the stars in the heavens – how alluring and how compelling.

It’s not about money is it? Money is just energy when it is all said and done. For me it is about self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement. If we are paid well for doing what we love then that is a bonus. And if the money flows then I like to share the joy around, don’t you?

Midas/Miser – you choose.

Love, Peace and Abundance

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Fool

Light – fearlessly revealing emotions and helping people laugh at absurdity and hypocrisy

Shadow – using humour to wound rather than liberate – denial of your emotional truth

Consider your sense of humour in association with power, especially in a way that’s fundamental to your personal protection and survival.

Don’t you love this archetype? I do! I know that I’ve played the fool many times in my life on both sides of this archetype. I know that I’ve not deliberately intended to wound but there have been times when I’ve hidden my deep emotional truth behind the mask. What about you?

We are included to be chatting and racing around on a number three day. This is usually a fun-filled day with lots of stimulating conversation and breaking away from stodgy routines.

The Moon is in Pisces and our emotions are likely to be scattered. The Sun in Leo will ensure that our ego and confidence are pretty buoyant.

Thursday is a Jupiter ruled day – it is usually a pay day Friday which is a Venus-ruled (love and money) day. We are naturally optimistic on a Thursday as we can see the weekend on the horizon.

Our story board takes us on a journey (Oh I just heard the Harry Potter theme music – talk about a journey!). At first we enter the sacred wheel where our fortunes are revealed. The Sisters of Fate give it a spin where we’ll end up no-one knows.

The wounded healer removes the mask of composure and compassion spill out into our wounds. His presence is strung and we feel as if we belong and are comforted in the spectrum of his aura.

The Emperor summons us to the top of Mount Olympus – don’t dilly-dally and don’t delay for your trek today will take you to the summit.

The Fool archetype has appeared in many representations in our social consciousness – comedians, actors, actresses and the like have all undertaken this archetype. Their integrity resides behind the mask of illusion. Do you rely on the Fool to get you through the day – why?

Love, Peace and Foolish Fun,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Child: Wounded

Light – awakens compassion and desire to serve other wounded children – opens the learning path of forgiveness

Shadow – blames all dysfunctional relationships on childhood wounds – resists moving on through forgiveness

Look for a habit of blaming a painful childhood for all subsequent dysfunctional relationships

In numerology the master numbers represent teaching/learning phases. Today is an 11/2 day which means the lessons are likely to come thick and fast. These lessons are usually focused around partnerships/agreements and or cooperation. The important aspect to remember is that these lessons enrich our lives and encourage us to grow significantly throughout each cycle.

The Moon is in dreamy, intuitive and watery Pisces. I love this phase of the Moon – she is at her most psychic best. This placement is also highly compatible with my Sun sign and that is always a nice gift from the lunar maiden.

The Moon in Pisces is a relaxed energy – sit a while and dream – allow the world to roll on by. While you bask in this spiritual ambience you can reconnect connect with your spirituality.

If you focus on the wounded child within for instance you can reach a significant healing plateau. We can work through our scars and being to draw in the healing potential from the Universe.

Let’s work through our reading and how it will reveal how the subconscious forms symbolical relationships with the collective unconscious. More importantly we become aware of the merging of the collective unconscious and how that relates to us on an individual level.

Let me explain: our archetype for today is the wounded child – I intuitively choose three major arcana cards from the dick. These cards will tell a story of how we express our connection to the wounded child archetype.

The Moon is the first card – the Moon represents changing cycles and creativity. The wounded child escapes the pain of reality through their imagination and self expression.

The Empress represents Mother and nurturing. This is a significant sign post for the wounded child – if Mother is the abuser then the wounded child seeks out a mother archetype like a friend, family or on the other hand the mother archetype is revealed through a life long commitment to helping others.

The Hierophant is the gifted counsellor. This archetype can be represented by a relationship between student/teacher and mentor/mentoree.

Throughout our lives our soul attracts experiences and lessons that encourage us to grow – although I must admit that I have encountered many relationships that are still stuck in the shadow attribute of the wounded child.

Love, Peace and Healing,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Don Juan

Light – spotlights your positive seductive qualities

Shadow – using the power of romantic attraction for private agendas

Look for a pattern of sexual behaviour where the end justifies the means

There’s a Uranian flair in the skies today. Some might say a rocket will surely fly up our skirts or trousers insisting that it is time for change. Some people may get a gentle nudge while others will receive the whole spectacle. The message is the same – where do you need to change? I feel that this week will be about moving and shaking, don’t you?

This day offers endings and beginnings on a numerological scale. There is lots of potential for releasing the outdated and preparing for the new. Sometimes there is a scary hiatus – however overall we can always make do.

Hermes the magician is our first card today. He instructs us to utilise all of our talents and skills. Dig deep into your bag of tricks Child for you will find what is necessary to defend yourself against the dark arts. The tools that create the magic are right there on your plate.

I can’t deny it – I love this card – the Wheel of Fortune is filled with potential and possibilities – it’s the optimism that draws me in or is it the hope perched upon the rim. Whatever the lure I am poised ready for the time of my life – that is for sure!

The Chariot sweeps into our lives and picks us up – carries us off to destinations unknown – I’m impressed with the ride as I have nothing to hide.

Another symbol of change appears – if you have courage to embrace the new – Demeter brings the message of rebirth for you. Demeter the Goddess of home and family is nurturing and remains calm in the cosmic hailstorm. I am ready to receive the new – what about you?

What do you think about change? Do you cringe when you hear that word? Is it comfortable for you? Do you resist or are you able to embrace the uncertainty in all its forms and nuances. Does you confidence rise to the surface and you darn well know that once change has swept through your life you will be confident and capable of much greater accomplishments in the future?

Love, Peace and Evolution,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Artist

Light – expressing a dimension of life that is just beyond the five senses – inspiring others to see life symbolically

Shadow – using talent as an excise to mistreat others – posing as a starving artist to elicit pity

Look for a continuing need to make art, or to bring art to others by supporting others.

I love this archetype. Actually, if I was wealthy enough I would live the life of the artist on a full time basis. And while I choose not to fall into the shadow attribute I look for artistic satisfaction in my daily working life.

The Moon is very intense as she breaches into fullness. The Aquarian full moon encourages shedding on some level. I am working on shedding some of my weight – how about you?

It’s a number nine day so the numbers are taunting you with more messages about release and resolution.

The subconscious storyboard reveals Zeus in a commanding role atop Mount Olympus. He is worldly and uncompromising – he reflects the images of our experiences across the mountain ranges while suggesting that the climb is exhilarating and filled with dangerous outcrops. Once we arrive at the summit the world will look very different.

Emerging from the darkest ravine Persephone claws her way to freedom – don’t forget about me – I have been tortured by my own experiences and yet I am prepared to face a new day.

The best roars and our fears explode in our faces – why does the struggle have to hurt so much? Hang in there and cling to the notion that you have the courage to face you scariest demons – you have the strength to go on and re-create the dream that is at your finger tips.

The Empress creates the magic with her sense of purpose and drive. Her passion is legendary as she endures the intensity of labour. Her appearance is symbolic and the climax of her will is spectacular.

Love, Peace and Creative Magic,

Julia Ashton-Sayers