Do you struggle to see yourself as a worthy investment? Be honest.
Because if you’re anything like most people, you’ve been told it’s better to give than to receive. Support others and put yourself second, help someone else shine and dim yours down because you don’t want to be seen as a show-off, a threat or selfish.
Pretty strong beliefs.
And powerful enough to stop most of us from feeling the freedom to truly invest in ourselves and see ourselves as worthy of our own time, love, education and support.
You might be wondering what truly stops us from going all in, saying yes, and shining our light. Follow along with me as I shed some light on this all-too-common dilemma.
You daydream about a course, workshop, class or weekend intensive you really want to take and how it will greatly impact your current life, but when push comes to shove, it rarely happens.
In my experience it has nothing to do with the age old excuses of time and money. Although those are handy to use at times, the truth is there are deeper underlying beliefs around worthiness and success/failure.
In fact, it’s common to see someone spend enormous amounts of money, time and energy on another person (valuable commodities, indeed) rather than actually earmark money and resources for bettering themselves.
Seems strange I know, but think about it. If someone has deep fears of failure and low self-worth, the thought of actually trying something new and becoming a true beginner can be terrifying. To the point that they literally won’t take any chances or put themselves out there.
Believe me, there are probably several people that just came to mind in the last couple of seconds that fit this description.
Am I right?
If you found yourself nodding your head in agreement to the description above (either because you saw yourself or you know of someone that fits this illustration) then join me as we explore and dive further into shifting and changing this pattern.
Patterns and ways of being are simply habits. And once light is shed on a self-sabotaging habit it no longer has the power it once had.
So, without further ado I’d like to introduce you to the Angel Tarot Card that embodies this inner dilemma and how to navigate it with grace and ease.
The Eight of Ariel or Pentacles
The suit of Ariel or Pentacles, depending on the deck you are using, symbolizes more earthly pursuits and desires of daily living such as a healthy relationship to abundance, prosperity, housing and the pursuit of education.
For those interested in the number assigned to a card you might find it interesting to note that eights represent choices.
What I find most telling about the eight in an Angel Card Reading is the card that precedes it - the Seven.
When I’m doing a reading for someone, this gives me a more holistic view of the client's circumstances and what is going on in their life at that precise moment.
Sevens represent soul searching. The inner yearning and knowing that there is more to life than meets the eye. Sevens symbolize an epiphany or awakening we have just experienced that causes us to see life completely differently.
It's like the spiritual alarm clock that rings and we no longer hit the snooze button on our life anymore.
We literally "wake-up" and begin to say Yes to wanting a more colorful, rich and deeply connected life. The monotony of the old no longer appeals to our new way of seeing ourselves engage in this life.
It's important to see the sequence of the cards in a reading as it threads and weaves events together. At first, they may seem unconnected. However, in my experience, that is rarely, if ever, the case.
Every choice we make or do not make sets off a series of actions that ripple out into all areas of our life. These choices become our reality.
That said, let’s look at the Eight again and it's importance in a reading. Symbolically, eight energy comes immediately after the seven in our soul's journey.
Eights represent many choices as symbolized by the infinity sign, an eight turned on its side.
Now that you have been "awakened" to a new way of thinking and feeling you are ready for the next step. There is not one exact step to take, as many are opening up to you.
You are asked to think expansively because there are unlimited, expansive steps available. None of them are wrong. Simply shift your thinking from little to no choices to an infinite number of choices.
In this case, the Eight of Ariel's message coming through loud and clear is to pursue education, higher learning or investments in self-development. Further study is encouraged which could be in a completely new area or it could be to dive into an interest you currently have.
Archangel Power Tarot depicts a youthful person delighting in books, study and learning, with Archangel Ariel guiding the learning process. Several books lay open as the young man regards them. The use of magic dust surround the books and the smiling youth.
Image from Archangel Power Tarot by Radleigh Valentine.
Archangel Tarot speaks to our psyche through archetypes, images and symbols. That said, it encourages us to look beyond the physical age of the image depicted and see them through the eyes of symbology.
The youth represents a "youthful approach" or "beginner's mind."
When I read for a client, I know they are being called to embrace the engaged student archetype. Wisdom encourages continual learning in areas that align with inspiration.
The benefits are two-fold.
First, they’ll enjoy the act of being the student. The coins shown through imagery indicate this will become a prosperous endeavor.
Second, the money needed to follow further study will manifest seamlessly. Possibly through scholarship or grants.
Or, the funds needed are do-able through a loan payment plan or pay-as-you-go option. It could mean that savings or money set aside miraculously covers the costs.
Bottom line: it doesn't need to be expensive to follow your dreams.
Perhaps the option to learn through an on-line course is more suitable versus flying somewhere to take a high-dollar weekend course with the same instructor.
The Eight of Ariel/Pentacles asks us to think outside the box in the pursuit of higher learning. Archangel Ariel governs this area of expertise and will oversee your ability to think more creatively, if you ask her.
Most importantly, now is the time to see yourself as a worthy investment. Your talents, desires and longings for more out of life are speaking loudly ~ follow them and you won't be disappointed. The money will be there. No more excuses. No more procrastination.
Say Yes. Go all in. You are ready.
You are more than ready to have your heart’s cup filled to overflowing and thriving financial health, Sweet One. You deserve it.
YOUR TURN: What invitation have you received recently from the angels to begin investing in yourself?
With love and light,
💛
Joanna
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