7.8-7.14.2025: Boundary, Ace of Cups, & Four of Swords
This week calls for boundaries…
“Boundaries” has become somewhat of a buzzword in the wellness industry as of late. But what exactly do we mean?
So often when we talk about setting boundaries, we focus on the EXTERNAL: saying “no” to things or people; taking on fewer responsibilities or activities; limiting our time with people who hurt or drain us; or cutting them out of our lives completely. Those are boundary-setting acts, for sure, but that’s not *exactly* what we’re talking about this week.
This week, our Tarot Teachers advise us to turn INWARD with our boundaries. To consider what setting boundaries with ourSELVES might look like.
Have you found yourself getting off track with your goals? Have negative thoughts been sending you spiraling (or maybe leaving you frozen)? Have you fallen into unhealthy habits that no longer feel good? Now would be a great time to reset. Thursday’s Full Moon in Capricorn assists in the “shedding and resetting” process and provides the structure and support to get back on track.
And you know what’s just one letter away from “reset?” REST. The Four of Swords reminds us that before we can begin anew, we must rest. Not just our bodies, but our minds and spirits as well. A restful practice might look like meditation, prayer, intermittent fasting, letting your eyes rest on the pages of a book instead of the blue light of a screen, taking a walk in nature, doing a digital detox, taking a bath, or taking a nap. Consider adding one (or more!) of these practices into your week, or come up with your own creative way to rest.
The Ace of Cups is an invitation to begin anew. It is also a reminder that setting boundaries doesn’t have to feel harsh or stern. We can lovingly set boundaries (with ourselves and others), while keeping our hearts open. Its presence also suggests that perhaps the boundary you set this week will lead to the opening of new possibilities. This week’s boundary can be EXPANSIVE rather than restrictive. Instead of the period at the end of a sentence, think of this week’s boundary as an ellipsis…
