24. SHELL

Eternity, protection, safety

You are protected and safe.

Created by an animal living under the sea, Shell is a barrier for its inhabitant. It serves as protection and as a home. Shell comes in hundreds of different shapes and sizes, each as unique as the animal that lives inside her. She may be curved or pointy, have patterns of swirls or dots, possess shiny iridescent insides or other intricate details. Shell is most often found washed up on the beach without the animal she was once home to, a treasure of the sea in her own right. The song of Shell is about safety. Having housed a creature under the sea, protecting it from predators that would have otherwise eaten it, the shell is a sanctuary. She is also a symbol of eternity: she will continue her journey endlessly, perhaps becoming home for a new animal or ending up in the hands of someone on a beach far away.

Shell signifies that you are safe. Whether you have been feeling insecure financially, emotionally or spiritually, Shell is your reminder you are strong. You possess all the tools you need to keep yourself safe and sound, and to maintain balance and happiness in life. You are protected by those who love you as well as yourself. You can thank your past self for ensuring you are protected in the future, while you continue to strive to make good decisions about money and relationships in this present moment. This card also symbolizes that you, just like the shell, are on an eternal journey. Your destination is unknown and unimportant. Be present along your journey, knowing you will be kept safe.