Goldstone (Sacral Chakra) Message Set

Perseverance (Carrot-colored Cloak): Don’t quit before the miracle.

A story: Shannon’s carrot-colored cloak is a gift from a famous stage actress, and she wears it always as a symbol of her own talent. One day, frustrated by the sacrifices she has made in her long pursuit of success, Shannon throws off the cloak and gives up her acting career. The Great Goddess tries to convince Shannon to put the cloak back on and stay the course, but she doesn’t listen. Just around the corner, had she persevered, was great success.

Insight: This card refers to movement and true feelings. Focus on that which supports you. You may have a heightened emotional state and this card can inspire or discourage. You are being offered a way of getting something back on track.

Inspiration: When we do our chosen work, we are serving the highest order; if we stop, we upset the universal balance. What you work toward will materialize. You may not see it, but it lies ahead.

  Personal Inquiry: Can I ignore the feelings that would sidetrack me? Will I let go of fear and persevere? My responses to the following ideas: breaking through, unseen help at work, feeling taken for granted, overcoming doubts, steadfast, success, miracles.

  Meditation: Imagine yourself walking along a path, wrapped in a cloak. You reach a glass wall. Through the glass, you can see your goals. Step forward and pass through the wall. Your cloak falls to the ground, staying with your past. Let it go. You do not need it anymore.

Earth Star 2: Rebirth

This deck includes cards for “earth star” (below the root) and “soul star” (above the crown) chakras, and I include them as options to pull for all message sets.

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    The message for this card touches on nearly every other message in this set in some way. In what ways does the idea of currently being in a “cocoon” phase resonate for you, especially in combination with the other messages in this set?

    Take a moment to connect with your inner voice and listen to what your soul is sharing with you.

  Affirmation: I am completely supported in my current rebirth, and I am open to the magic of the universe birthing within me.

I: The Magician

The Magician is at work, performing a ritual. The tip of his wand touches the infinity symbol, signifying his connection to universal energy. His left hand points downward, bringing celestial energy to Earth. On his table are his resources – the sword, pentacle, cup, and crystal wand, which represent the four suits of the tarot’s minor arcana. In the center of the altar is a citrine crystal ball, empowering the Magician’s intention to manifest what he desires.

The Magician brings energy to any situation. The card tells you that now is the time for action (or the time for action is imminent); you will receive messages, offers, and even long-awaited news. In work and personal projects, you may feel inspired to bring a dream a step closer to reality. As every area of life speeds up, travel is also auspicious under the Magician’s influence. Overall, positive and dynamic change is in the air.

Citrine brings the gifts of energy, optimism, prosperity, abundance, clear communication, and good financial decisions. It is linked with the solar plexus chakra, for personal power and vitality. Citrine is a manifesting stone – a crystal you can wish upon to attract and bring whatever you need. Focus on the citrine crystal within the card whenever you need to bring your dreams into reality.

  In what ways does this message ring true for you? How do you feel about it? Given the other messages in this set, this card can be considered reassurance that what you’re waiting for is near and that this time of waiting is preparing you for the active period you’ll soon enter. Although this card brings a message of action, notice how many phrases refer to receiving and attracting. Do any of them stand out to you more than others?

  Affirmation: I manifest perfectly what I desire.

XIX (19): Autumn

Keywords: the culmination, the broad view, generosity

This card nudges us to look at the big picture. It’s a time to reflect back on the journey you’ve just completed. Free-form writing and sending notes of thanks serve you well.

There are many names for this sacred elixir: soma, nectar, aqua vitae, aqua nostra, and vinom ardens, to name a few. Remember, dreams are the mother tongue of humanity.

Fall is related to the Earth element and the cardinal direction of the West. You may be reminded of distant relatives or ancestors. Welcome them into your harvest celebrations.

  Donate. Any amount (of any resource) will do.

    Consider that a time of receiving rest and healing can also be considered a harvest.

   Meditate on active generosity.

    I come to fruition and then release.

Gate 20: Patience

Challenges:

• To be patient and master the ability to wait.
• To be prepared and watchful but resist the urge to act if the timing isn’t right, or if there are details that still need to be readied.

Mastery:

• The ability to trust your intuition, to know what needs to be set in place, what people need to be gathered, what skills need to be mastered, and to be ready when the time is right.
• To trust in the right timing and to heed the intuition to get ready.

Expression when unbalanced:

• To act before the time is right.
• To fail to listen to your inner guidance and prepare.
• To feel pressure to take action before the time is right and to feel frustrated or to quit.

    Resiliency Keys and Further Contemplations:

• What needs to be healed, released, aligned, and brought to my awareness for me to fully express my Authentic Identity? For me to prevent and/or heal from any burnout? For me to strengthen my trust in my intuition?
• How do I manage my need for action? Am I patient? Do I trust in Divine Timing?
• Do I trust my intuition? Are there situations in which I find it more challenging to trust my intuition?

  I am in the flow of perfect timing. I listen to my intuition. I prepare. I gather the experience, resources, and people I need to support my ideas and my principles. When I am ready, I wait patiently, knowing that right timing is the key to transforming the world. My alignment with right timing increases my influence and my power.

Shadow Work: 10 of Swords

Painful endings, devastating loss

Light aspects: Recognition that a crisis serves our highest good and brings us into alignment, emotional and spiritual recovery, healing from betrayal wounds and keeping our heart open, an opportunity to find deep healing, an opportunity to discover hope and resiliency

Shadow aspects: Resisting the inevitable, not wanting to let go of negative emotions, rock bottom, a narrative rooted in lack and helplessness, victim mentality, allowing self-limiting beliefs to maintain control of our thoughts and choices

While using this message set, observe how light or shadow aspects manifest for you. If you notice the shadow aspects coming up, provide love and reassurance to your ego. Use the affirmation below to help shift your perspective to the light aspects.

    Affirmation: I am healing every day.

    Record your experiences with expression of light and/or shadow aspects and with using the affirmation and loving your ego for shifting toward light aspects. What outcomes and/or changes do you observe in yourself and the world around you?

Shadow Work: Abundance

The goldfish is often seen as a symbol of abundance with its iridescent golden hues. It spends much time gliding gracefully through the water, without worrying about whether the next goldfish it encounters shines more brightly. The goldfish serves as a reminder to be happy with your own lot in life without comparing yourself to those around you.

“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.”
                                                                                      ~Wayne Dyer

Light aspects: plenty, copious, bountiful, ample

Shadow aspects: yearning, lack, inadequacy, envy, scarcity

While using this message set, observe how light or shadow aspects manifest for you. If you notice the shadow aspects coming up, provide love and reassurance to your ego. Use the affirmation below to help shift your perspective to the light aspects.

    Affirmation: In recognition of my abundant life, I celebrate all that brings me joy.

    Record your experiences with expression of light and/or shadow aspects and with using the affirmation and loving your ego for shifting toward light aspects. What outcomes and/or changes do you observe in yourself and the world around you?

6: There is strength in doing nothing. Wait.

    Divine Assignment:

Now is not the time to rush ahead, for things are happening behind the scenes and aligning for you. Trust the process and allow yourself to relax and do less. Practice being patient by slowing down. Now is a good time to rest, take sea salt baths, journal, meditate, or connect with your Spirit guides. There is great power in pausing and showing the universe you trust it by releasing your need to know or control the outcome. Everything will make sense soon, but your higher self is urging you to take this time to regroup, re-evaluate, and rest, for you will need the energy for your next phase.

  What have I been forcing, and how can I let go of the outcome?

Surrender to Miracles

    Be open to miracles occurring in your life. Feel and know that these events are real. Let go of any resistance, and banish any doubt that miracles can and will happen for you.

Knight of Water: Trust

    In what ways can you choose absolute trust at this time?

Leap and the net will appear.
Love is found beyond our fear.

8 of Cups – Nuclear (Radioactive) Decay

The Eight of Cups represents the desire to break free and walk away, leaving everything behind if necessary.

Although most atomic nuclei are stable, heavier nuclei have a tendency to decay. The strong force binds the atom together, but the particles within it are in a constant state of agitation. There is a small chance that a group of 2 protons and neutrons (known as an alpha particle) might break away. The 8 of Cups reflects this agitation towards breaking free. The synthesis of the Eights manifests as a new level of emotional maturity, and this can manifest as the need to move away from an unhealthy situation or relationship. The pile of 8 empty cups signifies the old emotional baggage that we leave behind.

  What are you ready to move on from? Consider how 8 of Cups provides guidance for overcoming the shadow aspects of 10 of Swords (above). An ending, release, or surrender of some kind of typically required for Rebirth (above). Consider that the personal power of the Magician (above) could manifest as choosing to experience an ending with 8 of cups or 10 of Swords energy.

43: Thicket of Thorns – Uncertainty

    Divine and Spirit say: Timing is everything. Let go of the struggle. You’ll gain great rewards.

  In what ways can you let go of resistance and struggling at this time?

Tarantula

At a crossroad, claiming life’s purpose

In balance: follows intuition

Out of balance: hesitates, over-intellectualizes

To bring into balance: daily journaling

  What aspects of the Tarantula personality traits do you see in yourself? Do they feel in balance or out of balance? How can you balance this energy as part of the theme of using this period of rest and receptivity in order to heal and prepare for the miracles and activity to come?

14: Caring Connections

friendship, partnership of two, possible love

   What nuances does this message lend to other messages in this set for you?

  I open my heart and life to truly caring connections. The ideal friend and partner is coming to me now.

4: Higher Power

conscious contact with a higher power; the presence of the Divine; seeing Source energy in all things; committing to a partnership with Spirit

    Consider this message as one that underscores every other message in this set. How does it apply for you?

7: The Child

    Like Higher Power (above), this message underscores all other messages in this set. How do the ideas of redemption, course correction, and release from being your past self resonate for you?

    Identify activities that are “play” for you and do at least one each day that you’re using this set.

Letting Go: Letting go is not giving up; sometimes it is the first step towards success.

Creativity: There are ways of dealing with this situation without giving away your power. Think of creative methods in which you can be heard and maintain your dignity.

Dream: Follow your yearning for the deep blue sea.

Breakthrough: For a star to be born it must first collapse. This is not your destruction, this is your birth.

Acceptance is the key to inner peace. At times, we must accept things as they are. There is no point in trying to change that which is beyond our control.

Ritual of Air: A spell for luck whispered in the air; the songs of bards will carry you there. Carry natural citrine crystal for joy to come.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Live in alignment with your higher self, Spirit, and the Divine to manifest true joy and abundance in your life.

The Lord is at my right hand. I will not be shaken.

When you’re living in alignment and co-creating with Spirit, the entire Universe stands with you. No position could be more powerful, even during times of apparent inaction, and steadfastness is a natural outcome.

8: Love Who You Are

  Affirmation: I am divine, delightful, and deserving of the wonderful things life has to offer.

  Explore the details in the imagery of this card and see what speaks to you.

    In what ways do these “mini messages” tie together for you or apply to your life situation, specifically? How do they fit with any of the other cards for you? How do they contribute to the guidance of this set for you?

  Meditation: You can find perfect love when you have discovered it first in yourself.

  Affirmation: I embody perfect love. Other people are attracted to me as soul to soul.

Advanced Practice: Light

69: Contemplation

Patterns break through the night
In beams of light awakening
Memories of walking on sand
Moments, waves replace
Waiting for another passerby

Reflections, time to look outward in
To find those hidden spaces
Residing alone
Waiting for a twin soul,
Waiting for myself

~Richard Cohn

36: Reassurance of the Golden Light

  This Golden Light comes to you as a gift of grace and reassurance. It is an embrace from the Universe, an expression of divine comfort, and a sign of hope. When the Golden Light appears, it is a sign that everything in your life, even the most troubling matters, is going to work out perfectly. They are held in the graceful hand of the Divine and will be resolved more swiftly and beautifully than you might expect.

    Invocation:

(You can replace any of the entities addressed in these prayers with the terms that are the most meaningful to you.)

I call upon the reassurance of the Golden Light, the comfort of the divine Spirit, and the loving grace of the Universe. Thank you for being with me now, for bringing me peace and reassurance even in my darkest moments. Thank you for sharing a special truth with me – that you love and hold and cherish and assist me always. I love you! Thank you for loving me, too. May the Golden Light heal all beings of fear and doubt, gently bestowing mercy, compassion, and the loving reassurance of divine presence into the hearts of all. Through divine grace and my own free will, so be it.

Advanced Practice: Shadow

43: Assumptions

The image, as explained by the guidebook: The artwork was originally painted by hand by Teal Swan while deep in trance states. Each card acts as a berth for a specific Sigil. The difference between a symbol and a Sigil is that a Sigil is not representing anything. Instead, the Sigil itself is like a body for a specific essence, entity, or Spirit. Each Sigil has the capacity to influence you (like a teacher or guide) and make you aware relative to the specific blind spot it has chosen to be assigned to. You are asked to invite the special essence of the Sigil into your life in order to help you.

  What are you assuming? What are you accepting as truth even though it is simply an assumption? Compare this message to the message of the Child (above).

    Consider this message in the context of all the messages in this set. Does it resonate with you? Are there ways in which assumptions could affect the energy with which you experience this time period?

    While using this set, see if you can identify ways in which this message applies. If you catch yourself making a negative, self-defeating statement that you can’t prove is true, write it down. Follow it with at least three alternative positive, self-empowering, and/or encouraging statements that could also be true about the situation (whether or not you can prove them true). Continue writing as many of these as you choose. Has this exercise changed the way you feel about the situation?