Tarot Card of the Month July - Seven of Swords

This month's Tarot Card of the month is the 7 of Swords.  This card is from the Minor Arcana and its energy connects with the mind, thoughts, words, truth, conflict, clarity and discernment.

Its general theme is truth, strategy and self-integrity.

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With the appearance of this card, you are being asked to reflect inwards and pay attention to whether you are in alignment with your higher self.  

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Are you acting in ways that honour your soul? 

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Are you being honest with yourself and others? 

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Being truthful with yourself is key to your spiritual growth at this time and it may be that you need to move away from limiting beliefs or inauthentic patterns of behaviour. It is also necessary at this time to look at what may be holding  you back or what you are avoiding doing.

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It may be that you feel misunderstood, disconnected or a need to not be fully transparent with others about yourself.  Emotionally you may feel avoidant and unable to fully express how you truly feel even to yourself. However, it is a time to be courageous, to face up to everything, create a plan and strongly and proactively move forwards.

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The 7 of Swords is a card of empowerment. It is all about reclaiming your power in a quiet, decisive and confident manner.

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In relationships, it can highlight secrets, avoidance of responsibility or a fear of your own vulnerability.

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In your day to day life, you may need to be strategic in how you are working and a definite need to work smarter and not necessarily harder. There is a warning against being too passive or letting things slide when there is a need for focus and direct immediate action.

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It is a time to liberate yourself from false narratives or outdated beliefs to reclaim your personal truth even if that means stepping away from others’ expectations of you.

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Positive Affirmations:
I honour my truth even when it’s uncomfortable
I no longer hide who I am to make others feel safe
I walk with quiet confidence and clear intentions
I let go of roles I’ve outgrown and step into radical self-trust
My strategy is guided by intuition and inner wisdom
I choose peace and not people-pleasing

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Journal Prompts:
Where in my life am I not being fully honest with myself?
What am I pretending is ok when it is not?
What strategy or boundary do I need to put in place to protect my energy?

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Poem:
No need for you to hide in the shadows
Your light belongs out here in the light
Breathe deep
Be free
Be seen 

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By 
Ann Stern