This is my first encounter with your work, and I am wholly enchanted. Your interpretation of the Victim archetype, it’s always unfolding dynamic in our day to day, and Ace of Cards arcanum and how you weave them together stirs at a soul level. As I read the water element of Ace of Cards, I had the sense of being offered an arcanum with which to work with my own plunge in the Arctic waters last week. I’m so glad to get to know your work. Thank you 🙏
Hi, Renee! And welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to me. ❤️ I was thinking about your Arctic plunge too (as I have been since first reading about it 🤗) and my river swim, and what is being whispered (or shouted) to us from these experiences. I don't know the answers, but I don't think it's a coincidence that the Ace of Cups came up this week. Thanks again for reading my post! Blessings on your continued journey.
Thank you for the warm welcome, Jenna. It occurred to me after writing that comment that you, too, had that most profound plunge in the icy cold river, and I echo you: it certainly seems no accident. It has given new meaning to baptism in the sense of being blessed by water both in actuality and in the arcanum. 🙏
It's been a strong theme here already, (I'm also sitting in a bath haha) I've definitely noticed a tendency to martyrdom and playing victim in our family. But the healing is coming from naming it (gently) and talking about it. Using language to express how we are feeling and asking for what we need instead of playing the victim. Also as you mentioned stepping up to take responsibility, so the person doesn't feel like a victim or powerless in the situation. It's a massive move towards healing in our family and it's honestly surprising. I've only noticed it but thanks to your prompt I'm now understanding the depth of what is happening. I think water is a major theme at the moment and will continue. I've noticed the 'texture' and structure of our house water has changed recently. It's much softer and more healing than ever. I always practice ritual cleansing while bathing and thanking the water before I drain the bath. It seems much lighter and more crystalline and I don't seem to be washing away heavy energy into it from my body. I know it's conscious and responsive and I've seen how intention can change the formation of ice crystals in frozen water. It's beautiful to witness and gives me a lot of hope for the future. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for sharing about the victim pattern in your family. That's so potent! As you said, awareness in itself is such a key factor in healing. I'm sending you and yours lots of love as you navigate through it all. I LOVE your ritual of thanking the bath water before it heads down the drain. I'm going to adopt this practice too. So lovely!
Thank you so much Jenna, a lot to think about but the first thing that came to mind is power and the necessity to keep calling it back this week, more than usual. Identifying patterns where I have given it away and crushing them for good (not my word!). Water has also been present in many forms and there is something about fully immersing myself in water for healing. Either in reality or in journey.
A journey of water immersion sounds amazing! Living in the desert I don't get the opportunity to put myself in water as often as I'd like. How funny that I'd never thought to do it in journeying. 😁 Thank you for that guidance! If it feels good to share, I'd love to hear about any experiences you might have with calling back power this week.
Jenna,
This is my first encounter with your work, and I am wholly enchanted. Your interpretation of the Victim archetype, it’s always unfolding dynamic in our day to day, and Ace of Cards arcanum and how you weave them together stirs at a soul level. As I read the water element of Ace of Cards, I had the sense of being offered an arcanum with which to work with my own plunge in the Arctic waters last week. I’m so glad to get to know your work. Thank you 🙏
With love,
Renée
Hi, Renee! And welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to me. ❤️ I was thinking about your Arctic plunge too (as I have been since first reading about it 🤗) and my river swim, and what is being whispered (or shouted) to us from these experiences. I don't know the answers, but I don't think it's a coincidence that the Ace of Cups came up this week. Thanks again for reading my post! Blessings on your continued journey.
Thank you for the warm welcome, Jenna. It occurred to me after writing that comment that you, too, had that most profound plunge in the icy cold river, and I echo you: it certainly seems no accident. It has given new meaning to baptism in the sense of being blessed by water both in actuality and in the arcanum. 🙏
It's been a strong theme here already, (I'm also sitting in a bath haha) I've definitely noticed a tendency to martyrdom and playing victim in our family. But the healing is coming from naming it (gently) and talking about it. Using language to express how we are feeling and asking for what we need instead of playing the victim. Also as you mentioned stepping up to take responsibility, so the person doesn't feel like a victim or powerless in the situation. It's a massive move towards healing in our family and it's honestly surprising. I've only noticed it but thanks to your prompt I'm now understanding the depth of what is happening. I think water is a major theme at the moment and will continue. I've noticed the 'texture' and structure of our house water has changed recently. It's much softer and more healing than ever. I always practice ritual cleansing while bathing and thanking the water before I drain the bath. It seems much lighter and more crystalline and I don't seem to be washing away heavy energy into it from my body. I know it's conscious and responsive and I've seen how intention can change the formation of ice crystals in frozen water. It's beautiful to witness and gives me a lot of hope for the future. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much for sharing about the victim pattern in your family. That's so potent! As you said, awareness in itself is such a key factor in healing. I'm sending you and yours lots of love as you navigate through it all. I LOVE your ritual of thanking the bath water before it heads down the drain. I'm going to adopt this practice too. So lovely!
Thank you so much Jenna, a lot to think about but the first thing that came to mind is power and the necessity to keep calling it back this week, more than usual. Identifying patterns where I have given it away and crushing them for good (not my word!). Water has also been present in many forms and there is something about fully immersing myself in water for healing. Either in reality or in journey.
A journey of water immersion sounds amazing! Living in the desert I don't get the opportunity to put myself in water as often as I'd like. How funny that I'd never thought to do it in journeying. 😁 Thank you for that guidance! If it feels good to share, I'd love to hear about any experiences you might have with calling back power this week.