The world is your oyster

It’s Phantogram Phebruary for me ˖ ݁♬⋆.˚𝄞. Hello loves! Welcome to this month’s tarot forecast. The energy predicted for the month is different from what I anticipated, which means we’re in for an interesting time. Remember to check in halfway through the month and at the end of the month to see how it’s manifested for you. Let’s dive in. BOTD: King of Swords This month’s overall energy asks us to approach our lives with a steady head. King of Swords isn’t as icy in his analytical nature as you would expect. He’s very practical and comes from an informed, level-headed place. Does he tolerate nonsense? Not necessarily, but he tunes into his humanity when navigating decisions. It’s a trait we don’t always lean into when executing analysis. Objectivity is king this month. Stray away from being driven by pure emotion, but don’t lean into pure detachment. Keep a clear head and a clear heart. Card 1: Four of Swords We start the month in rest mode. This version of the Four of Swords has our knight standing, sword sheathed inside a lotus flower. You’ll often see lotus flowers associated with rebirth and meditative practices. With all the energy from diving into something new last month, we’re given a moment to adjust to the shift. Mental, physical, and spiritual rest are necessary in our gestation process. The wash of violet, often associated with higher levels of consciousness, tells us that spiritual reset is needed. Allow the stillness of this period to regenerate your energy. February will start eclipse season and the Chinese New Year, both on the 17th, ending the year-long shedding period. Take this moment to finish up your integration process. Rest is still action; things can still move forward in the dark. Card 2: Ace of Cups Now recuperated, we’re able to usher in a new beginning. The heart opens and brings us to a new horizon. Love is in the air in many shapes and forms: new relationships, surprise connections, new passions, and deep feelings rising to the surface. We may see a surge in real humanitarian efforts and genuine community. There may also be a return to being neighborly and engaging more in casual human connection. This Ace of Cups also has two lotus flowers, signaling that we may find ourselves in the company of those embracing a similar moment of rebirth. Ace of Cups is very heart-centered, so this isn’t just about people but also our relationship to ourselves and what we love. Do you feel your heart calling for something? The heart has a word or two to say, and it’s time to listen. Don’t underestimate its guidance. Card 3: The Magician I really love this for the end-of-the-month energy. The heart has spoken, and we have been guided towards the vision that lies inside of us. The world is truly our oyster! We can create whatever world or future we want to see! The Magician reminds us we have the tools we need, and it’s up to us to make good use of them. This Magician also has flowers present that look very similar to the lotuses from before. Rebirth is nigh, and we’re key in helping see it through. As this deck likes to say: “We are the final piece to create what we truly desire.” The future requires our commitment to building it in the way we’ve been called to. It’s time to rise to the challenge. Summary: This month, we gear up for the long haul. This requires a steady mind and a steady heart to see this process through. We don’t want to be so overly analytical that we detach from what our heart is telling us, but we also can’t be so heart-centered that we lose practicality. We’ll start slow, resting and metabolizing what the previous month revealed about new ventures and potential commitments for the coming year. After a period of slow processing, we’re able to open back up to the world again. We can play with new ways of connecting with others. We pay attention to what our hearts are driven towards. We engage in the process knowing that whatever path is revealed, we will be asked to use the tools we’ve gathered to make it a reality. We are tapping into the creation of the world we wish to see. I hope you enjoyed this month’s forecast. If you ever want me to do a personal reading for you, you can book it on my website. May this month treat us all well! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit catharaxia.substack.com/subscribe