I love your way of speaking about the addict as someone who self-regulates to find safety. I believe we all have our strategies that support us to cope with the stress and chaos of our internal and external worlds.
I used to turn to things like alcohol, weed, etc. now I turn to creativity, baths, walks and writing. It’s been a positive shift that I feel happy to have welcomed in my life.
Sometimes I turn to a TV show that I can numb myself out to from time to time. Which I fully allow and permit myself to since I’m doing a lot of healing work and sometimes a girl just needs a break 😅⭐️
Oh yes, this is me exactly. I'm so glad you brought up the notion that sometimes we just need a break. I think there is a nuanced difference between coping/seeking relief and addiction. As I've been really paying attention to my own patterns with it this week, I've also noticed that I often choose the relief/coping thing when what I was really seeking was joy. I guess it's a little off topic from the Addict, but it's been enlightening to realize how often I forget about intentionally doing things for enjoyment (as opposed to doing them for the sake of checking out).
Each week I read your cards Jenna, sometimes, in my rather limited inexperience of the astrological and spiritual, I struggle to find a resonating factor, but this week…
These two cards are like a slap on the face! The addict as a saviour, a guiding internal force, I need to remember that, I need to remember the internal addict can comfort and restore. This alone induces a calmness to my aura. It’s been so needed! I should have read this on Monday!
WOW!!!! I think I have started each of the past few weeks with that word...I need to thesaurus another word! 😄
"But then the Addict comes into the room, turns on the light and sits down on the bed. They pull the person into their arms and softly say, “I will hold you until you feel safe again.”
To hold ourselves. To pause and comfort ourselves. To feel safe in JUST THAT, without having to fill ourselves with external things. To just sit in comfort with ourselves. Ahhh, that is true self love.
To let go of addictions in the non-self regulating way is to say I am choose to release self pity, self harm, self sabotage, self vicitimisation, and instead it says I CHOOSE TO BE FREE.
And then the image of the 10 of swords...The need to WAKE UP...and know that in the waking up we are safely held...
Jenna, this is such a profound coupling of cards. I feel it is what humanity needs at this time.
Oh thank you, Sam! Your words here: "to say I am choose to release self pity, self harm, self sabotage, self vicitimisation, and instead it says I CHOOSE TO BE FREE" REALLY speak to me. I read another post recently where the writer tapped into what her heart wanted and the first response she got was Freedom. I got teary-eyed when I read that, my own heart resonating with it so strongly. I chose to be free. So beautiful!
Oh my... How about an overwhelming need to control negativity which leads to the opposing need to escape that amount of anxious attention and completely obliterate thought? That's about right... ;) Powerful combo this week, Jenna! Oh, those swords!!!
This fits in beautifully with the energies of the week, with Chiron at the North Node and the Virgo full moon bracketing the healing space opening up. May we all find that which fills us from within!
Oh I love that..."May we all find that which fills us from within!" If every being in every world could experience just that, think of how beautifully we could all relate with one another. I think that will be my prayer today. Thank you, Victoria!❤️
I love the image of the addict sitting down on the bed and comforting the one with the nightmare. Inside myself I felt this inner peace drop down into my belly. A fuller appreciation of the addict in myself. Seeing my addictive nature not as only something that has brought havoc to my life, but one who has been trying to protect me. I feel a sense of union here, a coming home. The addict does the best they can with what they have. The bottom line is love.
But then the Addict comes into the room, turns on the light and sits down on the bed. They pull the person into their arms and softly say, “I will hold you until you feel safe again.” This is the light I needed this week Jenna, through the rebirth, through the changes, through the imminent house move. I will feel held, supported and loved no matter what comes my way. Thank you! xx
I'm so glad, Louise! I knew you were experiencing big changes, but didn't realize moving houses was also part of that. Your whole foundation is shifting (all in line with your mystical expansion, I'm sure!). I'm sending you big hugs and feelings of safety as you make this journey. ❤️🙏
I pulled the Nine of Swords as my theme/anchor card for the year… I haven’t yet explored it because frankly, I don’t want to 🙈
But seeing your interpretation of it here and how it intertwines with safety makes complete sense to me. Lately I have been noticing the things that are causing a lack of safety in my body and how my nervous system was having to make up for that.
It seems this is going to be longer term work but I’m looking forward to exploring your questions and seeing how this archetype serves me this week. Thank you 🙏🏻
Oh my gosh, yes, Kerry I so get this. The nervous system trying so hard to compensate for a chronic lack of safety. I'm in that mode too right now (resulting in insomnia, hello nine of swords). I just read in another post this morning that when we tap into the heart, what it most wants is freedom. Freedom is something we all define uniquely, but for me a sense of safety is a requirement in freedom. Today I think I'll sit down with the Addict and talk about freedom to see what comes up.
I appreciate the compassion you bring to this interpretation. The first time someone described addictive behaviors as adaptive to me was a life-altering moment.
Thank you, Jessica! 🤗❤️ I love that you used the word 'adaptive' here. That feels so right. The way we experience these patterns (archetypes) is all about adaptation. I think I'll probably use that in a future post. 😁 Thank you!
Thank you so much, Jenna 💕🙏. Although very different, this resonates so much with my work. The Addict becoming the ally ~ YES! I love it 🦋 This is authentic transformation and integration.
I love your way of speaking about the addict as someone who self-regulates to find safety. I believe we all have our strategies that support us to cope with the stress and chaos of our internal and external worlds.
I used to turn to things like alcohol, weed, etc. now I turn to creativity, baths, walks and writing. It’s been a positive shift that I feel happy to have welcomed in my life.
Sometimes I turn to a TV show that I can numb myself out to from time to time. Which I fully allow and permit myself to since I’m doing a lot of healing work and sometimes a girl just needs a break 😅⭐️
Oh yes, this is me exactly. I'm so glad you brought up the notion that sometimes we just need a break. I think there is a nuanced difference between coping/seeking relief and addiction. As I've been really paying attention to my own patterns with it this week, I've also noticed that I often choose the relief/coping thing when what I was really seeking was joy. I guess it's a little off topic from the Addict, but it's been enlightening to realize how often I forget about intentionally doing things for enjoyment (as opposed to doing them for the sake of checking out).
Each week I read your cards Jenna, sometimes, in my rather limited inexperience of the astrological and spiritual, I struggle to find a resonating factor, but this week…
These two cards are like a slap on the face! The addict as a saviour, a guiding internal force, I need to remember that, I need to remember the internal addict can comfort and restore. This alone induces a calmness to my aura. It’s been so needed! I should have read this on Monday!
Thank you sweet soul…
Thank YOU, Susie! I love that this induced calmness for you (which I know is often in short supply). May we all feel comforted and calm this way. ❤️
Dearest Wise and Sovereign Jenna!
WOW!!!! I think I have started each of the past few weeks with that word...I need to thesaurus another word! 😄
"But then the Addict comes into the room, turns on the light and sits down on the bed. They pull the person into their arms and softly say, “I will hold you until you feel safe again.”
To hold ourselves. To pause and comfort ourselves. To feel safe in JUST THAT, without having to fill ourselves with external things. To just sit in comfort with ourselves. Ahhh, that is true self love.
To let go of addictions in the non-self regulating way is to say I am choose to release self pity, self harm, self sabotage, self vicitimisation, and instead it says I CHOOSE TO BE FREE.
And then the image of the 10 of swords...The need to WAKE UP...and know that in the waking up we are safely held...
Jenna, this is such a profound coupling of cards. I feel it is what humanity needs at this time.
Thank you xxx
Oh thank you, Sam! Your words here: "to say I am choose to release self pity, self harm, self sabotage, self vicitimisation, and instead it says I CHOOSE TO BE FREE" REALLY speak to me. I read another post recently where the writer tapped into what her heart wanted and the first response she got was Freedom. I got teary-eyed when I read that, my own heart resonating with it so strongly. I chose to be free. So beautiful!
To choose to be FREE....that is so powerful isn't it...FREE in thought, voice, heart and body...Big hugs Jenna xxx
Oh my... How about an overwhelming need to control negativity which leads to the opposing need to escape that amount of anxious attention and completely obliterate thought? That's about right... ;) Powerful combo this week, Jenna! Oh, those swords!!!
Oh boy do I resonate with this, Troy!
This fits in beautifully with the energies of the week, with Chiron at the North Node and the Virgo full moon bracketing the healing space opening up. May we all find that which fills us from within!
Oh I love that..."May we all find that which fills us from within!" If every being in every world could experience just that, think of how beautifully we could all relate with one another. I think that will be my prayer today. Thank you, Victoria!❤️
I love the image of the addict sitting down on the bed and comforting the one with the nightmare. Inside myself I felt this inner peace drop down into my belly. A fuller appreciation of the addict in myself. Seeing my addictive nature not as only something that has brought havoc to my life, but one who has been trying to protect me. I feel a sense of union here, a coming home. The addict does the best they can with what they have. The bottom line is love.
❤️❤️❤️ "The bottom line is love." YES! So beautiful, thank you!
Wow going to be paying very close attention to my patterns this week. I love your breakdown of the Addict
Thanks, Kerani! I'm paying closer attention to my patterns too. It's going to be a big week!
But then the Addict comes into the room, turns on the light and sits down on the bed. They pull the person into their arms and softly say, “I will hold you until you feel safe again.” This is the light I needed this week Jenna, through the rebirth, through the changes, through the imminent house move. I will feel held, supported and loved no matter what comes my way. Thank you! xx
I'm so glad, Louise! I knew you were experiencing big changes, but didn't realize moving houses was also part of that. Your whole foundation is shifting (all in line with your mystical expansion, I'm sure!). I'm sending you big hugs and feelings of safety as you make this journey. ❤️🙏
Thank you Jenna, I am honoured to be on the receiving end of your generous spirit. 💫🙏
I pulled the Nine of Swords as my theme/anchor card for the year… I haven’t yet explored it because frankly, I don’t want to 🙈
But seeing your interpretation of it here and how it intertwines with safety makes complete sense to me. Lately I have been noticing the things that are causing a lack of safety in my body and how my nervous system was having to make up for that.
It seems this is going to be longer term work but I’m looking forward to exploring your questions and seeing how this archetype serves me this week. Thank you 🙏🏻
Oh my gosh, yes, Kerry I so get this. The nervous system trying so hard to compensate for a chronic lack of safety. I'm in that mode too right now (resulting in insomnia, hello nine of swords). I just read in another post this morning that when we tap into the heart, what it most wants is freedom. Freedom is something we all define uniquely, but for me a sense of safety is a requirement in freedom. Today I think I'll sit down with the Addict and talk about freedom to see what comes up.
Wow, Jenna, this is sooo enlightening! Thank you for writing and sharing it!
Thank you so much, Camilla! 🤗❤️
I appreciate the compassion you bring to this interpretation. The first time someone described addictive behaviors as adaptive to me was a life-altering moment.
Thank you, Jessica! 🤗❤️ I love that you used the word 'adaptive' here. That feels so right. The way we experience these patterns (archetypes) is all about adaptation. I think I'll probably use that in a future post. 😁 Thank you!
Thank you so much, Jenna 💕🙏. Although very different, this resonates so much with my work. The Addict becoming the ally ~ YES! I love it 🦋 This is authentic transformation and integration.
Thank you so much, Veronika! Although I'm only learning the very beginnings of synchronosophy, I agree that our work really resonates together. ❤️❤️