The Burnout Is Real

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Okay, so I’ve been here too… recently in fact. You’re working and hustling hard to make your life goals happen. Believe me, I see it happening. But what happens when the hustle stops being fun? What do you do with yourself and what can you do to rekindle the spark you had for the work you do? Let's get to the cards and find out shall we?

The Cards

cards pulled from various sources

“ Obstacles are detours in the right direction.” Gabrielle Bernstein

• Spirit of nurture: shelter, foundation, the strength of the ancestors

• Disseminating Moon: take time to breathe out

• Blue (she who loved once) fragile, secret love, rejection

• Apophyllite: stay positive

• Magnesite: get your mind right

• Imperial Topaz: generosity, thoughtfulness, kindness

• No: wait, postpone, pause, say no

• Fifth chakra/Archangel Gabriel: self-expression and speaking your truth

• Listening: an open heart will hear the message

• Electric Eel: bring your ideas to life

• 10 of swords (reverse): release of pain, hurt, betrayal, a new beginning/chance for forgiveness

• 3 of cups: a celebration of your community, hard work, and a job well done

• 2 of cups: union, blending of energies, harmony

• Anchor: safety, setting down versus what’s holding you back

• Death: a change of energy from one form to another

• Temperance: balance, moderation, giving and receiving

• Amon: reveals the past and the future, reconciles friends and enemies

• Gabriel: Divine revelation, reveals messages. He has the power to destroy

• Page of wands: something begins in terms of applying what you know to spark your passions

• 8 of pentacles: hard work, diligence, losing yourself in your work

• 8 of wands: information is coming on fast to stay in your feet

• The Fire Drake: restless energy, desire for change, creative energy, innovation, inspiration, passion

• The Magician: having all the elements you need to make your magic

• King of Swords: smart, authoritative, action-oriented

• 3 of feathers: release, recovery

• 3 of vessels: joy, celebration, community, hard work, and a job well done

• Knight of cups: emotional, romantic, wears their heart on their sleeves

• Queen of blades: smart, observant, nurturing but protective

• 8 of cups: move on, brighter horizons and greener pastures await, disappointment

• 7 of wands: defending your right to stand in your place

• Knight of swords: taking action in your intellectual pursuits, smart and swift

• Queen of Coins: nurturing, giving help your roots to grow

• Jack of Clubs: the enthusiastic pursuits of a new venture

• King of Wands: authority, father figure, helps one grow

• The cat: open your mind to new opportunities and people to come in

• 4 of wands: a celebration of strong foundations, healthy family, and happy home

• Strength: having the will to overcome base desires

• 4 of orbs: rest and rejuvenate, take a break and replenish your tank

• Messenger of cups (knight): romantic, emotional wears their hearts on their sleeves

• 3 of rods: in a state of active waiting, your ship will come in so be patient

So it seems the predominant message in all of these is that you need to take a damn break, my friend. There’s been a lot you’re holding onto and it’s been especially painful. This break needs to see you release this pain and take a moment to breathe out. Get your thoughts and mind grounded. The most important thing here is to know that you’re absolutely safe to do so. Do you know the generosity you give to others? Perhaps turn that table on yourself for a bit; the hustle has taken the mickey all the way out of you. Yes, you’ve been speaking your truth as you process the information coming. You’ve also learned to be authoritative in exercising your truth and making your dreams happen. However, you need to know that burnout is real. Please take a break and come back to your work when you’re ready and you’ll be able to celebrate all the beautiful and wonderful things coming to you more fully and presently and fully when you do.