Romance
Regardless of your relationship status.
With that spirit in mind, I created a tarot spread.
Take what resonates with you and leave the rest.
What Is Tarot?
Tarot cards originated in Italy as playing cards during the 15th century.
TheRomanipeople were the first to use these decks as a divinatory tool.
I created a five-card spread for this column.
Disproportionately,Roma experience poverty, police brutality,as well as housing, education, and employment discrimination.
Sharing Romani history and spiritual practices through myworkis my small act of cultural resilience.
How Will Summer 2023 Be Your Summer Of Love?
Youre not trapped; youre capable of growth and change.
Practice being more open-minded, and believe in your own strength and resiliency.
Solutions are around the corner.
The Tower is a reminder to trust the breakdown, even if it feels messy.
This card destroys illusions, patterns that dont serve us, and structures that oppress us.
Sometimes, two people (or two sides of yourself) find theyre moving together toward a common goal.
Even the spiciest relationships require tenderness and vulnerability to thrive.
Likewise, check in with yourself: How often do you offer and receive love?
Do you put up walls that harm yourself or others?
Focus on caring for yourself first; only then can you pour your energy into others.
Consider what you oughta feel safe.
Lay it all out there.
Youre not asking for too much.
Lesson:The World
The World is a reminder that you have limitless opportunities.
Youre ready for a new era, and things are only looking up from here.
Break free from relationships that arent right for you.
Keep your standards high its a big world out there.
How do you want to feel in your relationships?
What are your relationship values and how do you maintain them?
What goals do you have for yourself and your partner?
What would growth look like, particularly in terms of communication?
How can you best honor your inner self or inner child while in relationships?
Notice any places where you feel stuck or afraid of change, then meet those fears with compassion.
Allow yourself to be comforted, either by yourself, a friend, or a therapist.
First, however, it’s crucial that you do all those things for yourself.
