The Five of Wands…

In the darkest part of your heart, there is a twisty forrest full of knotted trees which conceals all possibility of sunshine. In this forrest, there is a version of you that is trying to emerge from the damp and fetid earth, but is growing all wrong. This is the place where fear, doubt and misbelief reign. Lurking on the mossy ground, encircling you, are the most harmful lies you’ve been told about who you are and the damage of past hurts you can’t escape. They dance around you, taunt you and keep you from reaching past the trees and into the sky beyond. This is just one small speck in the kingdom of your soul. It’s ok that it exists - we all have our little demons. But, if you find yourself living in this speck of blackness, unable to see the truth and light, it is time for you to take a step back and truly see it for what it is - a tiny, insignificant blot that lives in a shadow, while the true version of you is a passionate, fiery flower opening in the sun! Know that there is a way out of this moment and you will find it.

“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” - Peter A. Levine

The 5 of Wands from The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham