The Monster Within (Strength VIII)

Confronting myself in the glass
I dive deep into my own reflection
I recognize the fearful demon 
Hiding behind my own eyes
The creature that sabotages
And causes me to walk the world
As only a fraction of what I could be

I reach my hand into the glass
Caress my own cheek lovingly
And pluck out the monster
I refuse to submit to being less
Today I reclaim myself
And will carry forward despite doubts and fears

I lift my chin
Pinch the apples of my cheeks
Straighten my hat
Winking at my reflection before
I turn to explore the world
A woman undaunted and indomitable

-gws

Respite from the Fight (4 of Swords)

4 of Intelligence (4 of Swords) – The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot

Weary to the bone
I drop where I stand
It feels liberating to let my guard down
No matter what comes next
Now is the time for a short rest
Convalescence of mind, body, and spirit
Contemplation of what I have just endured
And quiet preparation for what is to come
This time is for me
My respite from the fight
I close my eyes
Tip back my head
And breathe

-gws

Circling the Cauldron (7 of Cups)

7 of Potions (7 of Cups) – Hocus Pocus Tarot

Circling the cauldron 
Filled with endless possibilities
What do I wish to manifest
All the power to decide
And yet I'm ensnared by indecision
Overwhelmed by options
Caught up in the daydreams of infinite outcomes
Tangled up in wishful thinking
And so I close my eyes and choose
I move
I trust my intuition
That the decision I make
Is the path meant for me to take

-gws

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Clarity of Vision (The Star XVII)

Laying in the cool grass
Under a glittering black velvet sky
Bathing in the ancient light of uncounted stars
Experiencing
Dreaming 
Delighting in being
I stare into a sea of unfathomable possibilities
And endless opportunity
With a serene clarity of vision

-gws

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Dance of Indecision (2 of Swords)

2 of Bat’leths (2 of Swords) – Star Trek: The Next Generation Tarot

Balanced on a blade's edge
Above pikes and perils
How do I choose
When all options feel fraught
Dancing between hard choices
Avoiding difficult decisions
Leaves me stranded in indecision
Unable to feel my way forward
I must have faith
That the knife thrower's aim
Flies true

-gws

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Solstice Blessing 2022

May your hearth glow bright and warm as the sun deities slumber.  
May your threshold be welcoming and your table full.  
May you dream deeply of abundance, joy, love, and laughter.  
May the stillness of nature restore your ability to hear your heart song.  
Rest well and know that, soon, the sun returns!  
Blessed Solstice! 
- gws

Light

I will tie starlight into my curls
And paint my face in the deepest hues of garnet, ruby, and sapphire
I will weave a gown from moonlight
And trim it with lace born of pale sea foam and iridescent spider webs
I will wear slippers shaped from silvery moss
And adorn my throat in strings of silver and moonstone
I will pull light from the edges of the darkest shadows
And wrap it around myself like a cloak
I will pull the reflected starlight from the water
And craft a crown of dancing luminescence
I will present myself beneath the radiant moon in this glowing finery
And with Her blessing, I will shine as a reminder to all 
That there is no darkness without the light

-gws

Death

The dead are not lost to you.  They are changed.  They are transformed.  You have not lost them.  You are feeling lost without them.  Feel.  Be.  Grieve.  
Watch.  Listen.  Be present. They will make themselves known to you when you are both ready.  Death feels like loss, but it is really just change we lack the skills to comprehend.
-gws

I am a Phoenix

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I am a phoenix
White fire and quiet, contained power
Yet you mistake me for something common
I am elemental and fierce
I am intuitive and intelligent
I am calm and steadfast
Until ignited or inflamed
That is when all of my truth
All of my fearsomeness and fire
Blaze like a beacon in the night
Warning all who see me that 
I am transformed into my divine self
Wings spread wide
Eyes blazing
Consuming all that stands in my way
I will always get back up
I will always rise again
Smarter
More experienced
Clearer-eyed
You may not see that I am a precious rarity
But I promise you that when I ascend
I will shine with divine light
And leave you cowering in total darkness

-gws

Oh Northwest Wind

(A Northern California Call for Autumn’s Arrival)

Oh Northwest Wind
Bring forth your breeze
And with your breath make summer ease

Oh Northwest Wind
Gift your crisp, biting air
That tells us Fall will soon come to bear

Oh Northwest Wind
Please do not tease
Instead, herald the changing of the leaves

Oh Northwest Wind
Return us our foggy blanket
So we may start dreaming of harvest banquets

Oh Northwest Wind
Please place kisses on our skin
So Summer knows its rule is at an end

Oh Northwest Wind
Time to dance through the pines
While we bundle in sweaters and sip rich wine

Oh Northwest Wind
Please bless us from above
So that we may give thanks with Autumnal love

-gws