Celebrations and Gatherings Are Inherently Spiritual
Tarot Chat: Three of Cups, Four of Wands
I read on Threads recently (a post by rxtarot) about how our rising signs are one of the most important placements for understanding ourselves. I am an Aquarius rising, and what was said about that was, “Saturn and Uranus are your chart rulers. You know how to build structures that will last and are forward thinking. Just be aware of thinking too far ahead.” When I read that, I felt so seen. I am amazing at setting up structures and routines for myself (and my students), but I also struggle heavily when I have to change up my routines and structures. This includes celebrations and gatherings.
Over my birthday week/end, I pretty much just let my tarot practice go. The following week was Thanksgiving, and I missed so many days of my routines and structure because I was focused on gathering. It really bothered me because of the internalized narrative that I should be able to do it all. I was beating myself up for being a failure. Here’s the thing though: I have NEVER been able to do it all. I have ADHD and chronic pain/migraines. My energy is limited, and I have to really prioritize. Yet, I sat there and absolutely punished myself.
I have also been down and out with the flu this week, playing catch up as I can. It has been rough, and I haven’t been this sick since I got COVID 2 years ago. Yet, in the back of my mind, I was still berating myself for not having the ability to stand and grab my tarot stuff with temperatures staying between 101 and 102F. Truly, toxic productivity will be the actual death of me.
When I was able to step back and reflect, I kept getting images of the 3 of Cups and 4 of Wands in my head, and it really helped me reframe all of my self punishing and self deprecating thoughts.
Spending intentional time in community with the safe and loving people is spiritual. Did my birthday gathering after my trip have a spiritual theme? Not at all. I had JWs there, Catholics, atheists, etc. We were a mixed bag. But that night filled me with such joy and love and contentment and gratitude that how could this not be spiritual?
Celebration in community is spiritual. We see it in baptisms, first communions, bat mitzvahs, weddings, etc.
Celebrate, gather, eat, laugh, talk, and then get back on the routines. This is Sagittarius season. We are going to be gathering and celebrating OFTEN. They are a part of life and the tarot in multiple ways. Let yourself indulge and get back to routine after. Don’t let routine keep you from your true people.
How do you balance the novel with routine? How do you get back on the wagon, especially if you have ADHD? How have you celebrated this Sagittarius Season? What do your ideal celebrations look/sound/feel like? Feel free to comment some answers below or use these as journaling prompts!
Wishing you well this week! May your life offer what you need in this moment.
With love,
Aventurine ✨
I have always been rigid in my routines and struggle with perfectionism however that is changing…
The moment that started this change was a holiday that I booked last year. It was with a company called Journee and you told them your likes and dislikes and what kind of holiday that you want and then they book it all including excursions, you don’t find out where you are going until you get to the airport. It was incredibly freeing!!! I never thought that I could do something like that and although I had few worries on the lead up it was such an experience. So basically since then and since I have realised that I do not need to plan everything and stick to it and it is filtering in to all areas of my life. It’s still not always easy, I was a bit peeved when I broke my 72 day meditation streak when I went away for the weekend and then got the flu 😂
Yes I completely agree that celebrations and gatherings are inherently spiritual! I’m not able to celebrate the Solstice this year as I would want to. I’m out with my sister and her children the night before, then I’m working, then out with a friend and then working so the whole Solstice period is a wipeout in terms of witchy rituals. However spending time with my sister is great for my shadow work (😂 we have a tricky relationship) and spending time with a good friend is a celebration in itself.
Love the artwork on the cards 🥰
I totally agree with celebrations and gatherings having spiritual meaning. I see spirituality as a way to connect, to Source and to each other. Recently, the community I've worked in for almost 10 years experienced the loss of a beloved community member, and the days following that gathering with people helped me process the loss.