August 3rd Full Moon in Aquarius- Take what resonates, leave the rest.

5 of Baskets & Ace of Knives

The appearance of the 5 of Baskets and Ace of Knives affirms that we have potential left to be uncovered. If you're experiencing a low point in life (which is especially prevalent these days), know that you possess inner resources to cope with the madness, like empathy. The best use of empathy is when we give it to ourselves. Self-empathy promotes healing, bravery, and gives us autonomy; it does not stifle. It encourages the type of vulnerability that amplifies authenticity. It releases us from mental constraints so we can jump into endeavors we desire but hesitate to act on. Self-empathy banishes the incessant and counterproductive inner critic so that we're free to explore all of our eclectic dreams. Use the 5 of Baskets and Ace of Knives' power to mend lingering feelings of inadequacy or doubt through art, music, literature, and esoteric philosophies. You deserve space to indulge in creative and enigmatic activities solely for the sake of soothing yourself.

7 of Baskets & 10 of Sticks

The Full Moon in Aquarius urges us to think waaay outside the box. This Full Moon screams, Do your own thing. No apologies! 

And the 7 of Baskets and 10 of Sticks warn us that the grand concepts flooding our consciousness mean very little without an outlet. We'll become stagnant if we keep great ideas locked up. We're creative beings who benefit from a bit of structure. These cards advise us to support ourselves with the proper framework to execute intentions. Everything is possible if you plan correctly; setting a firm foundation changes the question from if to how. How will you handle the complexity of your goals?

If you reach a static point due to overthinking, call on a trusted and willing friend to help you lay your burdens. Our capitalist, elitist society sadly functions under systems that rely on our detachment from Self and others. In this environment, the connection between like-minded people becomes the true sanctuary. We've felt called to examine our impact within collective resistance movements. That urge is still present but has transformed as we embrace our unique capabilities. You may have done some soul-searching in the wake of repeated exposure of constant injustice. Your journey is sure to clarify how best to advocate for yourself and your community. Still, it's best to work out some issues through conversation with others. Society's progression is both a personal and collaborative endeavor. Bounce ideas off of someone who understands your vision. 

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