This month’s message makes me laugh. This card is oh-so-familiar to me as it has been in my own personal readings for several months. I’ve been working and working with the energy of this card, and now it looks like I’ll be getting company!

However, this Reversed position is new for me, and in this case is a good thing. An energy is opening up in places that have felt limiting or small. We are suddenly becoming more propelled to us outside the box and fast and now, rather than trapped in our stuff.

It truly can be joyful. There is a fun and free energy to the reading this month. Can’t wait to experience it myself!

Feel free to comment with your insights, news, feedback or intuitive urgings as well! I love staying in touch with you.

Below is the message for November to help you know what to do next and make faster progress on your projects and in expressing more of who you really are to the world.

{The image of this card above is from the Wildwood Tarot}

This spiritual message of this month is based on the Tarot card 4 of Wands Reversed. Take a moment to be open to any positive shifts that may occur as you read this sacred writing and remember to breathe.

Prepare for a new energy. Maybe you’ve feel an unfurling, an unboxing, a releasing, happening in your life already. But it is only the beginning. How far can you allow yourself to grow. Can you approach the unknown with an open mind? Can you be vulnerable, can you lean into your fears and your strengths? Who will you become? What are you becoming? Maybe you don’t know–and maybe that is ok.

This is a time for fun and freedom. This is a time to touch base with your emotional and creative rituals, to go beyond what you have gone before. My feeling is that this opportunity to unravel what’s not working and dig into the truth and messiness of who we really are (in a good way that is sometimes scary) will be occurring all year as Jupiter is in Scorpio. It could be good, it could be bad, but whatever it is that you’ve been avoiding or hiding from yourself is sure to come up, so you may as well lean in. Rediscover yourself.

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Inspiration of the month: 

Something that has been inspiring me lately has been the music of Tash Sultana. She’s young, she’s dedicated to her craft and she’s an amazing musician and performer that has found success.

If you like that, you might also like my Music I Like Playlist on youtube as well. The most recent additions show up at the bottom of the list.

Want to make faster progress on your goals? Trying to set a daily goal and make it a habit you do every day. (That’s what I recommend for writers so that you are always primed and ready to go when you need to make progress.)

But when we set goals it is easy to get discouraged or bummed out about missing a day–because we are tired or played hookey or whatever reason. The truth is it happens. Or maybe you owe someone an assignment, a job task, etc. and you start to feel guilty or upset that things are running late. What do you do?

You might know it is a good idea to move on and focus on what you can do today, but what if you are still holding on to those negative feelings from being off track.

Watch the video below: I guide you through a powerful process to let go of the past and get motivated to make faster progress right now.

PS Contact me if you’d like to chat about how I can help you make faster progress on your business or writing goals.

If today’s post looks familiar, it’s because I pulled a similar card for the month of April earlier this year. In some ways this month will be same old, same old, repeating similar patterns. On another level, it is entirely different because your energy levels, enthusiasm, your point of view and inspiration will all be different. It’s like a spiral- we can circle around back right to the point where we were before, earlier in the cycle, and yet experience it all and a higher and more transcendent level.

On one level, seeing this card, I feel frustration. I wanted a new energy. I was hoping to draw the Fool. But the Ace of Wands really is a new energy type of card- as an Ace it is the beginning of a cycle, and as a fire card it has a generative fresh energy that can inspire many new things. But as an Ace it also embodies the entirety of the journey. Like the saying, “The way you do one thing, is the way you do everything.” So any patterns from the past you have been battling are likely to make an appearance–make sure to keep yourself aware so you don’t fall into the same old traps as before if you really want to turn over a new leaf.

This makes it difficult for me to get excited but then I remember other things that have lit me up for some time in my creative world: singing, playing music, art, the ocean, going on walks with colorful leaves, a fire pit. What lights you up and gives you inspiration? What new things do you want to explore? How can you combine old and new in your life as you move to the next level?

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This month has certainly made it’s mark on me already, not what I expected at all.

Read on below for my tips on flowing with the changes this months, as there will probably be a lot of them. It has already been up and down for me, and I hope this message not only helps you make faster progress on your business or creative projects, but also helps you find more peace in your life and off time.

Enjoy the beach if you can get there! I’m about to head over there now.

Below is the reading for July to help you make faster progress and hear your intuition clearly so you always know what to do next.

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{The image of this card is from the Mythic Tarot}

This spiritual message of this month is based on the Tarot card The Moon. Take a moment to be open to any positive shifts that may occur as you read this sacred writing and remember to breathe.

This illusive and mysterious card signifies that something is running under the surface that creates changes, variation, and may be unknown or mysterious.

This brings to mind the lesson of “We do not know what is good or what is bad.” Change always creates emotions but specifically in this case, we have to keep our minds open to being present and riding the wave of whatever is going on. There is so much that we don’t know that we don’t know. Just the lack of control itself can bring up a lot of feelings and may be the biggest lesson of this month. Go with it, feel it, don’t try to resist or push it away. Be here now, even if it seems bad, you won’t know how everything will fall in the end.

In the vein of staying present, it is important to note that if we have no control over what changes, and know only that things will change, then we need to enjoy the moment as much as possible before it slips us by. Practice gratitude for all that you have because you may not realize what you will miss; often times we don’t see things coming. (This past week one of our sweet cats passed away suddenly, such a reminder not to assume anything will continue and to savor the present as much as we can.)

Another theme of the month is that of mystery and hope. The moon has always been a sign to me of hope, because when all is dark, a time of fullness will always come. There are unspeakable mysteries in the world, things you can’t quite put your finger on. At the same time you may feel emotional lows this month from things being out of control and variable, you can also feel expansive and connected to spiritual states of being which bring hope or beauty.

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Recently I was interviewed on the topic of habits. We all have those practices and routines that keep us grounded, centered and making progress on our goals. But some times we fall off?

Listen as I coach Bettina on how to get back on track with her habits.

It could be that you need more freedom from the structures you have created. Often times creative types thrive on novelty, and you may need to figure out a way to have a balance of freedom and structure.

Then there is also the consideration of what really works for you–why did you have your habits in the first place? How can you carry forward the best of what was working to help you make faster progress while leaving behind things that may be bogging you down?

And how can you use supports like apps or planners to help you feel on track without getting off track or distracted?

Finally I share my number one top on what I do when I have fallen off of my habits!

I can’t wait for you to listen to this short podcast!

I’m very excited for the future path in June.

There’s a lot to do this month, and the important thing is not to get too stressed about it–as you can read below, there might be some tension that will take effort to release.

I’ll be making a visit to the beach, family, and saying goodbye to my childhood home with a party. My latest writing class in Annapolis went well. Look out for another in the future.

You can also listen to my latest radio interview on Life Simplified about getting back into habits when you have fallen off (listen here) and watch videos I’m putting together on facebook and youtube. And I’m available for consultation, too.

Please enjoy the message for the self and share it with a friend.

Below is the reading for June to help you make faster progress and hear your intuition clearly so you always know what to do next.

{This card is from the Wizard’s Tarot}

This spiritual message of this month is based on the card 5 of Swords. Take a moment to be open to any positive shifts that may occur as you read this sacred writing and remember to breathe.

This card can represent mental conflict. But it’s our choice whether we stay in a place of tension or not. Each sword represents a different thought or direction you could go in. Something difficult or challenging this month will be the issue of mental focus, or choosing which sword (goal) to pick up and carry.

For the last several months we have been attempting to go into a linear direction to accomplish goals or achieve happiness in some way. This month that may be difficult. In fact if you haven’t already you may make faster progress by embracing a nonlinear path. Sortof like the old “road less traveled.”

You may no longer be able to set your sights on a singular goal or end, or achieve a focus without either becoming overloaded or forgetting something important. However, you can achieve a balance between a number of factors. Anytime you set down a goal or sword for a time, it is not “good bye forever,” instead things may just pause until you have more energy or space to address it more efficiently. Also switching up what you are working on and relaxing into such a rhythm will help you to think more creatively and trust your intuition to help you make faster progress.

Try picking 5 focuses for the month, and trust yourself to work on what seems more important each day, even if you don’t hit all five at the same time.

In the picture of the card you can see a man choosing between five swords. Some lay on the ground and some remain in his arms. If you carry too many goals or thoughts at once, you will drop them all and end up harming yourself or self-sabotaging. However, if you are able to list out your major priorities, then you can address a handful of the most important ones at any time. You can’t do everything all at once, and this month you will feel aware of these time, energy and focus limitations despite having energy or desire to tackle it all.

In order to know which things to focus on at any given time, you will need to listen to your body and intuition.

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Once again it’s a rainy day as I write to you about my feelings about the month ahead so you can tune into something to create faster progress on the life, business and creative projects you want to create.

It’s been a wild ride. April has been very intense for me, as I faced writing deadline after deadline, both at the end of my semester for grad school (I’m getting an M.A. from Loyola in spiritual counseling), and in my business as I’ve been writing everything for a huge marketing launch through a new partner. It’s been exciting but I’m ready for a little space.

May feels like a different kind of month than we’ve had all year. I’m not saying it’s all peace, butterflies and rainbows but it feels like a gift from the gods, or divine, or whatever you call it. As you may have gathered, I’m open to however you want to language inspiration (or don’t want to language it), but I do know for sure that it is there.

This month, doors are opening to new insights, read below for my thoughts, and please feel to leave a comment or contact me with your thoughts.

Below is the video reading for May, followed by a write up to help you make faster progress and hear your intuition clearly so you always know what to do next.

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{The card pictured above is from the Wizard’s Tarot}

This spiritual message of this month is based on the card Page of Swords. Take a moment to be open to any positive shifts that may occur as you read this sacred writing and remember to breathe.

Breath new life into your mission. Take a step forward in a light and new way. A sense of ease is streaming through, follow it’s pull to meet what is next. Side step challenges more easily now.

Change is upon us, new freedoms of voice and guided ideas are coming to you. It is easier for you to focus and communicate, and will continue to be so in the future. Share your heart, passion and mind with others! Oddly a new feeling of desire for better things is strengthening your core resolve to push aside unruly thoughts and fears, as easily as walking around them.

You may receive new ideas and inspirations from an unexpected direction. Trust yourself enough to follow the next steps which appear to you. Something has opened a door for you and the timing is right for you to pursue new directions and avenues on your quest.

Focus and clarity are the most important currency this month. Something may become very clear to you which will begin new lines of thought and action perhaps in areas that have previously been blocked. Sometimes we have to re-do things or start over. Mostly this card indicates a sense of fresh new energy sweeping through. Make the most of it, be ambitious. To do that you may need to take strategic actions on a recurring, consistent basis and at least part of this will make you feel like a beginner.

Trust your inner wisdom. Make sure you can pull away from others to focus on what truly matters.

Have a great month! May you make beautiful progress on your projects and always be inspired xo

Blessings

Sofia Wren

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Two new videos for you this month on the topic of recusing, fixing and getting stuck in other people’s problems.

Just a reminder that you are capable and you can do this! You don’t need rescuing (I don’t mean from a burning building, I mean from the things that come up in your life and feelings).

Similarly when you decide to stop waiting for other people to rescue you, or you decide to stop messing with other people’s stuff, then something happens…Sometimes grief comes up. That’s the way it usually goes because we cling to these things to try gain control and to suppress difficult emotions when they come up.

Check out the 2 videos for more on these topics, and I hope it inspires you this month! It will help you connect to what is really going on with you so you can make faster progress making your life the way you want it. Sending love xo

Second video– What happens when you stop rescuing people?

April has a fresh feeling to it in my part of the world. The rain is cascading down around my little office as I write to you about my impressions for how to make faster progress this month.

The truth is the energy has been racing forward for the last couple weeks and a stream of that is going to continue through April to help push through your projects. I will write more about the unique aspects of April you can benefit on below.

Here’s a video you can watch, or read the insights below:

But I do think it is important to note that you might be growing tired, overwhelmed or exhausted around now. We’ve been pushed by the universe for a few months now, and immersed in this firey season. However, we are human beings and we need balance. In order for you to make the most of this opportune time you have to care for your body and most importantly your energy levels. I’ll include some tips on this below, just for you email subscribers!

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Below is the reading for April to help you make faster progress.

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{This card is from the Rider Waite Tarot}

This spiritual message of this month is based on the card Ace of Wands. Take a moment to be open to any positive shifts that may occur as you read this sacred writing and breath.

A new emerging creative power is coming forward, through our feelings, our passion, our actions and deeds. This may be something entirely new coming to take the place of things missing or lost in the past, or this energy coming forward can be a deeper connection to

something of core importance to you. What do you value? Your health, happiness, freedom? These things can be a good rope to your core strength inside so be sure to hold onto what matters the most, even as new things arrive.

Trust yourself and your ideas! Drops of divine aha, inspiration and insight may find their way to you through the month. They may reawaken that core strength that is uniquely yours–the true power inside. You must trust yourself, and continue to breathe deeply and make space to receive these gems of insight. This may be difficult, so be prepared to insist if needed that you make the time and space to take care of yourself. You need space to know the difference between the anxiety of your ego mind, and the true direction of your highest and wisest self.

Listen and prepare because soon you will have the strength, power and clarity to roar like a lion, and spread your gifts, message and perspective with the world. You are here to make a difference. Things are changing. But give yourself the right to enjoy the process. Take breaks and savor the good things. Look inside for all that you need, not to the values or judgements of others around you. Stay on course with yourself.

This card bodes well for creators and innovators.

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