TAROT
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wellbeing

 

III. The Empress

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Stress Management and Self-Care

Grounding

 

The Empress card symbolises groundedness, encouraging us to anchor ourselves in the nurturing energy of the earth. This approach is essential for managing emotional overload and preventing shutdowns when stress becomes too much to handle. To manage stress effectively, the Empress advises harmonising with the natural rhythms of the universe, without resisting change.

 

Grounding yourself involves slowing down, trusting in the process, and allowing events to develop naturally. The Empress compels us to have faith in our intuition and maintain calm and poise, even in times of uncertainty, by staying connected to the stabilising energy of the earth.

 

This card suggests returning to our strong relationship with earth, emphasising the importance of reconnecting with nature, and encouraging empathy and compassion in our interactions with all objects and living beings. Treating others as you wish to be treated. Caring for yourself as much as you care for others.

 

Connecting with Nature

 

When feeling overwhelmed, you can ground yourself by connecting with nature. Find a quiet outdoor space or sit near a window with a view of nature. Place your hands on your lap or a natural object like a stone or plant. Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and visualise roots growing from your body into the earth, anchoring you firmly. Feel the earth's energy flowing up through these roots, filling you with calmness. As you exhale, release tension into the earth, trusting it to absorb and transform your stress. Express gratitude for the earth’s support, then slowly return your awareness to your surroundings, feeling more centred and at ease.

 

Visualisation ~ Roots extending beneath you, and branches reaching above.