THE SENTINEL: Within the world you dwell in, a storm is brewing. It is visible to many, so far, and most are completely unaware of its approach. They no longer notice the fall and rise of the air about them, the tightening of the pressure, or the release of rain, for they dwell within their glass towers and no longer feel a part of the elements and the dance between them. But you do, Seeker, and you are aware that there is a force gathering. What its outcome will be, how it will break, and what it will do are still mysteries, but you can prepare for this storm approaching. Others will not listen. Others will see you as “negative” or “fearful” when you inform them of what it is you are preparing for. Regardless, prepare anyway. Watch. And take care of what it is you need to do. This is nothing to be fearful of. It is simply advance knowledge of a storm – and storms can damage, or they can pass by overhead and clear the air. It is wise to prepare. The Sentinel of the Skies, this dragon being, has come to you, and you are invited now to see things from his magickal perspective – to go high above the buildings and the everyday, and see the implications of the change that is coming.
This gift of foresight from the friends of the Kitsune will see you well-prepared for the gathering storm, and will give you foresight and enable you to look out for those who will listen. Make wise choices, preserve, take care, observe, repair and prepare, and consider what you will do to be sure you are cared for in the future. Know that when the storm passes – for they all will – you will be standing strong and able to help others, if necessary, and continue with your life. You are being watched over – the Sentinel will stand with you, always.
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DELIGHT: You are now, the Kitsune are happy to share with you, in the midst of a moment of beauty – it is joyful, fun, uplifting, and you will feel so much happiness. For some people, this may seem trivial – that enjoyment and good times are not as serious as those moments when we walk with the shadows and discover more about our deeper aspects. This is not that time. This is now a time to come into the light – time to allow the moments of joy, the lightness of being that graceful state to be ours too, to have humor and play, music and sweetness all about us, and to laugh and be free. And this is the energy this card brings to you now. To be light, to be joyful, to be as the music from the flute is – high and light, and sweet, and to know that every note has its moments and will pass.
As you enjoy this time and smile, with pure uplifting energy shining from you, others will open up and feel this way, too. It will be a simpler time, an easier time, a time when the heaviness of the world falls away, and you are ensouled, but in the most sparkling and naturally happy of ways. You will find others to share your happiness with, and it will be like a ripple upon the water – spreading out and influencing so many. And the world needs this joy, dear one, and this is the gift of the Kitsune realm to you – a springtime for your soul. The Kitsune adore music, and fun, and dance, and joy! Let no one tell you, you are not serious enough. Let no one try to hold down your joy – bubble up, like spring beneath the earth and shine out to the world.
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TIME TO RESTORE: There are times to be active and to walk into the day and be present and a part of all that is. But this is not that time. For coming to you now is the Dragon of the Night, the one who shares the energy of rest and recuperation with all the denizens of the Kitsune realm. For although there are Kitsune who walk by night, who intertwine with your dreams to teach and explore, there are those who must truly allow themselves to be at rest, without resistance, once the stars reach their highest point. And this time is here for you now. Take a step back and consider ways in which to restore your energy levels. Create a sleeping space which is designed to maximize a truly nourishing sleep experience. Reduce the light – even the moonlight – which can enter, and give yourself over to the darkness as your blessed eyes close and the sun’s eye dims for a time.
In this way, you will feel stronger, calmer, more alive and ready for all that the waking hours bring. Without rest, you will feel stretched and thin of aspect and temper, fraying around the edges, until such time as you can rest once again. Take time to establish a routine, exclude the light from radiant devices from your space, establish a prayerful, soulful ritual that will slowly ease you into the in-between world of sleep. Within your waking life, too, take a moment to step back and see how you can create a restful approach to all that takes place. This is not the time for effort, for reaching, but for cultivation of calm and creative space within your life. Force nothing, allow space for doing barely a thing at all, except creating energy and experiences which feed your every cell, your every living moment.
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