It’s all about focusing on what you want, rather than what you don’t want … Mind over matter.  You have the ability, and the responsibility, to harness your thoughts and use those energies for your highest good.  Set aside your fears and impulsiveness and harness that inner strength and courage.  Self-confidence comes when you make the time for self-examination; this is what keeps you Awake and Aware in the moment.  Give serious thought on directions and opportunities that allow for growth and upward mobility.  You’ve got the skill set, you’ve got the talent and you’ve got ideal circumstances surrounding you to make better things happen in your life right now.  This is a positive sign that momentum is building, so be patient as you paddle out to catch that next wave.  To be truly strong, pay attention and develop each side of your triangle:  body, mind and spirit.  You are strong … stronger than you think!

The Queen of Wands is like the Empress card in that it is a feminine sign of material fertility, ambition and success.  This Queen can literally be a light-haired woman crossing your path that brings good fiery energy to you and is your ally … fiery, as in Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.  Metaphorically, this card is a message of great accomplishments achieved in a short span of time at work or in your career/occupation.  If you are a young couple trying to conceive, the Queen of Wands is one of the most positive indications that you will succeed … so if you’re not prepared for that possibility, take precautions!  If you’re looking for love, then perhaps a light-haired woman will introduce you to that special someone today.  Even though this card indicates a large degree of material success, don’t be tempted to squander away your resources.  Moderate your spending so you don’t make an extravagant purchase you’ll regret later.  If you’re looking to add to your home surroundings, you’ll do best indulging your creativity with what you already have … like rearranging furniture.  Bottom line:  take your time to read the signs around you and reflect.  Talk to others to gather ideas on new directions before leaping to make huge life changes to maintain the balance.

Wands usually indicates changes related to your work, and sometimes it also applies to your relationships. You are competing with others right now, so believe in yourself and continue to do your best … now, more than ever … and place faith and trust in knowing that you will end up in the right place for you. Success only manifests if you try. Don’t look-to those who cheat to get an inside advantage … such opportunists rarely stay ahead in the long run. Remain honest and true to yourself, and you shall prevail. Remember a few weeks back we considered several ways of engaging obstacles in our path? Today is a day to consider ways of getting around those rocks in your river. Take the time to rest. Center your focus on what will be your next steps and allow that inner voice to be your guide. You don’t want to take the approach of a chicken without a head!

You are undergoing major changes now, so the best tack is to roll with it all.  As we said yesterday, change is inevitable; struggle is an option (like trying to row upstream without a paddle).  People you’ve relied upon have changed position and might not be as reliable to you as you once thought.  This isn’t a problem, unless you make it your problem.  You can ride this phase of your journey out just fine if you can remember that your best resources are already within you.  People are contentious and you might be angered and tempted to escalate the situation.  You’ve now been given a heads-up at the road ahead, so take this sign as an opportunity for thinking things through and planning ahead.  Don’t be emotional and make assumptions; find out for sure what’s really afoot.  Your nerves may be frayed, so be careful with yourself … and let this perspective be what defines your positive attitude.  On all fronts in your life at this moment, this is the best way to avert crisis — with well-thought out damage control.

You’ve set things into motion and placed your best foot forward … and now, you’re in waiting mode.  Leave it alone, else things might backfire on you.  Others are weighing factors involving you.  Remain patient.  Nothing good comes about through the use of force, so refrain from being demanding.  In all honesty, this is a moment of finesse because things around you are in flux.  If you find you’re agitated because you’re waiting for an outcome, place your heart elsewhere … You have the opportunity to examine the reasons being still and patient presents difficulty for you in this moment.  Breathe and accept the way “it” is right now.  Remember:  change is inevitable; struggle is an option.