Embrace Your Self Trust ~ 2024's Year Ahead Oracle Reading

Hello there, Beautiful Soul!

As we stand at the threshold of a new chapter, the cosmos beckons us to delve into the mystical tapestry of our lives. In the quiet moments of reflection, where dreams intertwine with reality, we find ourselves yearning for something extraordinary, a touch of enchantment in the ordinary hum of life.

This oracle reading for 2024, using the Cosmic Cross spread from Rebecca Campbell's Work Your Light oracle deck, is not just a glimpse into the unknown but a roadmap to empower your journey. What I love best about this layout, is that it provides us with a fantastic and modern approach to a tarot classic, the Celtic Cross spread. This is not just a predictive divination tool. Now it becomes a very accessible way to look at the energies of our life, of where we may be emotionally, mentally and on a deeper energetic level. In essence, it allows us to begin to work with more subtle energies.

In the practicality of life, we often yearn for inspiration. The Year Ahead reading is a cosmic nudge, offering both inspiration and practical insights. It's a lantern in the darkness, illuminating the path of dreams and responsibilities alike. The cards don't just tell a story; they empower you to become the author of your narrative. This creates a guideline to start the year off on a positive note. While the reading in this article is a general reading for the years energies, a personal Year Ahead reading will also look at the energies for each of the following 12 months.

While the New Year often beckons reflection, this reading is not confined to the ticking of a clock. Any moment significant to you can be the perfect juncture to unravel the cosmic mysteries. Be it a birthday, a graduation, or a personal milestone, such as beginning a new career or chapter of life.

As we step into this enchanted space, think of the cards not just as messengers but as companions on your journey. They whisper of the energies that swirl around you, waiting to be harnessed. This isn't just a reading; it's a cosmic conversation, an intimate dialogue between you and the whispers of your Soul.

1 ~ Where are you in Present Time?

"Akasha ~ Your guidance is divinely guided"

For me, this card is always a message that I am on the right path, that I can trust where I am ( even when it seems like things are not ideal) Life is unfolding as it is meant to. This is a time to take special note of your dreams, pay closer attention to your feelings, intuition and any other messages or visions you may be receiving at this time.

2 ~ What is your Soul calling you to do?

"You're Already Doing It ~ Stop overthinking. Keep facing your true north"

How else can you interpret this! Don't let yourself get caught up in the trap of second guessing decisions. You are exactly where you need to be at this moment! Comparison is the thief of joy. Your journey will unravel at the pace it is meant to, there is no need to rush or compete. Your story is yours alone.

3 ~ What is rising in you?

"Trust the Niggle ~ What is the niggling feeling trying to tell you?"

That feeling, that tiny itch in the back of your mind, or feeling in your gut. A sense of something you can't quite put your finger on? That is your intuition trying to get through to your conscious mind. This is the time to let yourself trust in that feeling. The more you trust in the feelings you receive from your body, the easier it becomes to tune into the intuitive senses that we all inherently possess. This tells me that your intuition wants to become more actively involved in your life, so it is always best to pay attention! The best way to strengthen your intuitive senses are to use them.

4 ~ What is falling away?

"Share Your Voice ~ Come out of the cave. Persecution. Expression"

This is a wonderful card to have in this position. You may have been feeling like your voice isn't being heard, felt persecuted, felt the need to hide away and keep your opinions or ideas to yourself. As this begins to fall away, it is time to step out of the cave, allow yourself to be witnessed. It's time to shed your fears and embrace your truth.

5 ~ Soul Gifts

"Transformation ~ Things are changing at a cellular level. Deep healing"

Your ability to transform, to embrace healing, to release old ways of being, release stories and trauma that may have happened but are no longer needed to define who you are. You absolutely possess the ability to generate the healing you are ready to embrace. This card is all about choosing a new way of being, where trauma is no longer the driving force behind your decisions, behind your actions. Don't be afraid to reach out and seek support in any areas that you are working on transforming.

6 ~ What is being manifested?

"Answer The Call ~ What is your Soul calling you to do?"

Again, the message is that you are being divinely guided. Is there something your Soul is calling on you to do? This cards message is telling you that it is time to start! Take the first step. It does not need to be a perfect plan, you have to start somewhere! Don't let yourself overthink. Set one goal, make three actionable steps, manageable steps.... then do the first step. Then the next step...

7 ~ The next step

"Pillar of Light ~ Your vibration is rising. You are the oracle"

The Pillar of Light represents a strong connection between the Divine and yourself. How strong is that connection? Is this something that your foster, through meditative practices, time spent in prayer or reflection, time spent in nature? It is also a reminder that you do not need to look outside of yourself for the answers you seek, rather to look deeper within your heart and explore your connection with Divinity/Universe/Creator. In this spot in the spread, it is encouraging you to spend more time nurturing your connection to the Divine, in whatever reflective practice you choose.

8 ~ Past life influence

"Star Mother ~ How can you Mother yourself?"

Ah... how can you Mother yourself.... how can you Nurture yourself... how can you allow the Feminine? To me this card, especially in this position, contemplates a past life spent in Priestess work, conjures a sense of Avalon, of the oracles in Delphi... a life more focused on the Feminine aspect of the Divine. This energy has been very actively rising over the last few decades. This card tells us " You have got this and the Mother has got you"

9 ~ What you need to know

"Dance With Life ~ Do something to change your energy"

We were designed to move. Still water is stagnant water. So if we are made of more than 70% water... what happens when you are stuck, when you stop moving forward? Dancing is the fastest way to raise your vibration if you have felt stuck or in a rut. So put on your favourite piece of music and allow your body to move. Movement facilitates change, releases stuck energy and allows flow to enter. With flow comes creativity, dreams, visions and forward movement. Let yourself FLOW!!!

10 ~ Hopes & Fears

"Mirror ~ Who or what is triggering you"

It is time to look closely at what is triggering you. Why does this specific experience or encounter or behaviour in someone else cause you to react? Often once we understand the why, we can release. And what a gift! To not allow someone else behaviour or opinion to disrupt your experience!!! The mirrors we encounter allow us to see both the Shadow and the Light. Take some time to explore this concept. What triggers your sense of HOPE or FEAR?

11 ~ Potential Outcome

"Deep replenishment ~ Retreat. Rest. Be held"

"the most selfless thing you can do is fill up your own inner well" When you allow yourself the time to recharge and replenish, you have so much more that you are capable of offering to those around you. Take time this year to take care of yourself, so that ultimately, you will be able to go out into the world from a strong and heart-centred place. You will be able to embrace your dreams and have the energy to take inspired action towards manifesting your goals.

As the cards unfold, may you find in their whispers the courage to embrace your unique journey. The Year Ahead reading is more than a reading; it's an invitation to dance with the cosmic forces, to craft a life rich in abundance, purpose, and the enchantment you seek. Your story awaits, and the cards are eager to reveal the chapters yet unwritten.

What's next?:

Ready to embrace the magic within and chart a course toward abundance and clarity? Book your personal Year Ahead reading now and let the cards guide you. This isn't just about knowing; it's about empowering yourself to navigate the cosmic currents and shape a life resonant with purpose and enchantment. I look forward to working with you!