Apothecary Cabinet

Tools, a need to develop skills, hard work

Without practice, without befriending them, they are strangers in your path.

Your journey is just beginning, even if it feels as though you have walked this road for ages. There are skills, resources or tools you need before you can begin the work of calling in those big dreams. For example, when attempting to manifest more wealth, consider whether you need to overcome limited financial stories or destructive money habits that are sabotaging your efforts. Receiving a loving partner may be blocked to you until you do inner work on loving yourself. Experiencing supportive friendships may require you to eliminate relationships that are toxic and draining.

Taking the time to do this inner work now will save you many days, months or even years of starting over. Your soul has selected this card to gently encourage you to be honest about where you are in your journey and what’s realistically needed to begin to see results. All transformation begins with awareness, and starting where you are is the first step towards a radical shift in your situation. Your life could be completely different six months from now with the right tools at your disposal and a willingness to do the work.

Pulling Falling Leaves (card 14) in addition to Apothecary cabinet is a clear sign that you have spiritual blocks preventing your success. You may wish to pull additional cards if you’re unsure what your current blocks are.

The purpose of this ritual is to connect and set an intention, a step many people overlook even though it’s vital in a spiritual practice. Everything has a spirit and thus should be respected, and a relationship should be built between you both. Do this simple but powerful ritual with tools, plants and anything you use or work with in your spiritual practice: * Sit in a quiet space with your tool or tools. * Place the tool in front of you and hold your hands over it. * Take three slow, deep breaths, and on the last exhale be mindful of relaxing your body. * Think about the intention you want to set and speak it out loud three times. * Let the tool know how grateful you are and that you're looking forward to creating magick together.