Death – XIII in from the Rider-Waite deck
DEATH! Don’t freak out. This card is a little gruesome but in the end the messages are positive. The design and imagery are confronting but it doesn’t mean you are going to die (right now), however we will all die from our mortal lives at some time.
What do you think it means? It’s about a cycle, a situation or an emotional state ending. It’s a BIG ending, a purge, and it is not without difficulty. Notice that Death is riding a white horse which shows there is positivity and movement – movement toward something new. The sun is also rising showing there is light at the end of this death. The images on this card are similar to The Sun card too, which is a much happier and brighter card – perhaps it could even be construed as the opposite to death.
what’s next?
So if you are wondering “what’s next?”, perhaps you need to look at patterns and old ways that need to be removed from your life. By detoxing from the old, you will have space to create the new. Many tarot cards carry similar messages but of course it also depends what other cards come up in the reading too. The Death card asks you to make BIG changes, clear the slate and start again.
clear road ahead pic via alatlatequator.wordpress.com
You may need to initiate this change yourself because you are feeling stagnant, or this may be thrust upon you like The Tower card. What essential oils could help you transition?
1. Open The Bottle and Take a Huge Whiff
Juniper – detox, release the unwanted
Rosemary – stimulate your mind to consciously change
Cinnamon – add some sweetness and find what you love in life – follow your dharma
Lavender – garner strength and energy to help you through this change
nourish your skin and create change with oil blends
2. Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
This is a great way to nurture yourself and cover your self with the protective energy of essential oils.
“Change Change Change”
When you need to almost force yourself to make changes –
Cardamom 2 drops
Rosemary 2 drops
Lemon 4 drops
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The sun is always shining somewhere pic via wallpaperswide.com
“Even Though It’s Cloudy, I know the Sun is There”
Try and see the positive side of this big shock –
Peru Balsam 3 drops
Mandarin 3 drops
Rose Geranium 2 drops
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“Remain Calm”
Stay calm and soothe out of control emotions while going through the Death energy –
Marjoram 2 drops
Rose 3% 12 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
Lime 2 drops
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.
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