June 21st Full Moon Intention and Affirmation: Finding Your Place to Belong
On June 21st a brilliant full moon graces the sky, and with it comes a new tarot curated intention and affirmation for us to work with.
This moon cycle I used the Smith Waite tarot deck, and we pulled the Three of Cups, The Devil, and the Seven of Swords. Be sure to have a look at the cards to see what they awaken in you. Let’s dive in!
You might recall that we’ve seen both the Three of Cups and the Seven of Swords in the last month. I always pay special attention when archetypes stay will us for a few weeks because it means they have more to share with us.
On the new moon, we talked about how important community is for our wellbeing. I think we can all agree that asking for help, relying on others, and connection within community can be a good thing. But there’s another perspective to consider.
Because the Three of Cups is paired with The Devil and the Seven of Swords, we’re being asked to explore some of the pitfalls and hardships that come with searching for support and connection within community.
Intention: Communities are crucial for our well-being, but they're not without their challenges. In our desire to belong, we might be tempted to overlook red flags or compromise our own values.
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his moon cycle we’re being reminded to seek genuine connections, advocate for healthy dynamics, and prioritize communities that support our authentic selves.
Affirmation: I trust my intuition to guide me towards a community that feels safe and supportive.
Let’s break down each card:
Three of Cups: This card emphasizes the natural desire to belong and experience the joy of shared experiences. It represents the initial steps in seeking out a community.
Devil: The Devil highlights the potential pitfalls that can arise in our search for belonging. We might be tempted to compromise our values, overlook red flags, or loose ourselves in an attempt to fit in.
Seven of Swords: The Seven of Swords can be interpreted as a call for active participation with discernment. This means being smart about the community you choose and advocating for your values within it.
I don’t know about you, but since the pandemic I’ve had a hard time finding a spiritual community that felt like the right fit for me. Pre-pandemic I had a wonderful community through a mindfully crafted yoga center. We met regularly for movement, meditation, discussion and more. Collectively we witnessed births, deaths, triumphs, and tragedies. Being together felt like home.
To this day I carry a tremendous amount of gratitude for what I experienced within this community. But I always knew that it wouldn’t last forever. The best things never do. That’s probably what makes it so special, even magical.
Since then, I’ve tried this and that. The communities to which I belong look different now. That’s because the times have changed and so have I. In the past I would meet with others in person, today, many of the communities I participate in are online. This has allowed me to connect with people from all over the country, and the world.
My mediumship journey has connected me with a wonderful group of people that I call my Home Circle. We meet weekly and engage in a specific type of meditation and observation to learn how the energy of Spirit moves.
Here are some things I keep in mind as call in and cultivate community within my own life. Perhaps they will be helpful to you.
I’m reflecting on my values and what I hope to gain from and contribute to a community experience.
Connection is key, so I’m zeroing in on qualities and characteristics that create authentic interactions.
I observe the communities that I engage with and take in the dynamics. This helps me know if their values align with mine and whether genuine connection is being fostered. Authenticity and transparency are important.
I’ve come to understand that open communication is critical. It’s okay to ask questions about values and decision making.
I voice my concerns if I witness behaviors that contradicts my values.
Active participation in fostering a positive and ethical environment is important to me.
I’ve come to realize it's okay to disagree or not participate in everything.
What should we do when a community or group we’ve joined isn’t what we expected?
Acknowledge the reality of the situation. Does the community align with your values anymore? Did it in the first place?
If you feel comfortable, have an honest conversation with community leaders about your concerns.
If the situation doesn't improve, it's okay to walk away and seek a community that aligns better with your values. Leaving can be difficult, but if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Remember, finding the right community is a journey. This moon cycle’s intention and affirmation encourages you to be proactive, discerning, and true to yourself throughout the process. Don't be afraid to ask questions, voice your concerns, and ultimately, prioritize communities that uplift and support you authentically.
My inner wise one often reminds me that sometimes the right thing comes along at just the right time. We don’t have to chase or grasp for what we desire. It can, and often does, come to us when we least expect it.
I hope you are enjoying the Blooming Wand community. While we don’t get together in person or online as a group too often, hundreds of you are reading these newsletters and collectively engaging the ideas shared within. I hear from many of you each moon cycle and that brings me great joy.
On that note, how’s it going? Do you have a community you can count on? What’s your journey to collective connection been like?