07/19/2021
The King of Pentacles is a cool card in the -- here it is reversed, but the reversal sets the figure upright.
The Queen of Swords fights to keep the beastly bird at bay, and while the King stands strong, the bull is in a position to dominate him. It is precarious situation that represents an imminent threat of overwhelm.
The culprit?
It's the state of being paralyzed by indecision that leads to feeling stretched too thin. It's not that there are actually too many demands, it's the overwhelm comes from not knowing how to allocate your energy. You're already aware -- on an intellectual level, at least -- that you don't have enough spoons to give your full attention to every detail. But how to manage this?
Well, there's that Moon again. (It's always a good idea to pay attention to the cards that come up repeatedly.) I'm drawn to the boat in this image, ready to navigate the twisting stream of life around the hazards in the dark. Some of the things that seem important might actually belong on the back burner. Really examine your perceived obligations in a different light through a fresh lens. Ask yourself, "What do I want?" Then ask, "What do I need?" Listen carefully to your inner voice to find these answers, as they might not be what you assume at first glance.