#mental block

now, they can't cry. physical blows hurt, but they prefer those to attending a funeral. to being yelled at. to being called emotionless, heartless, mean.

no matter how much they hurt on the inside, like a bruise with a weight pressed upon it— they can't cry. their tears were drained out of them as they were slapped for tearing up— and consequently causing tears to slip down their face. clamping their hands on their mouth to prevent the sobs from slipping out.

and it hurts. it hurts, but they can't even cry— so does it really? they think to themself. maybe it doesn't hurt. maybe they lied.

Hi friends!

Today (at least where I am at) is the Cold Moon, the very last full moon of the year. It is a day to clearing mental blockages you currently have right now. I am going to help you figure out what these blockages are and what action you should take. (short edition)

(Pick a symbol)

Pile 1. ❅ // Pile 2. ❆// Pile 3. // ☃︎

Let’s break down each pile carefully and clearly, focusing on the mental blockage and the action needed. I’ll go pile by pile.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰

Pile 1 ❅

Mental Blockage: Chariot × Ace of Swords

Interpretation: Your mind is currently split between wanting control/direction (Chariot) and seeking clarity or a breakthrough (Ace of Swords). You may feel stuck because you want to move forward decisively but can’t see the full truth or solution yet. There’s a tension between action and insight like you know you need to move, but the path isn’t clear.

What to do: Star × Emperor

Interpretation: The solution is aligning hope and vision (Star) with structure and disciplined action (Emperor). Ground yourself in a practical plan while keeping faith in the long-term outcome. Create clear boundaries, make a strategy, and trust that the direction you take now will manifest positively.

Summary: Stop trying to rush clarity or force movement. Instead, balance hopeful vision with practical structure.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰

Pile 2 ❆

Mental Blockage: World × Wheel of Fortune

Interpretation: Your mind may be stuck in a cycle of waiting for “completion” or external confirmation” (World) and feeling subject to unpredictable forces or fate (Wheel of Fortune). This can create indecision or overthinking about timing like “Should I act now, or wait for the universe to shift things?” You might be mentally spinning in cycles of “what if.”

What to do: 2 of Pentacles × 2 of Cups

Interpretation: Balance and partnership are key. Mentally, you need to juggle priorities (2 of Pentacles) while leaning on connection, collaboration, or emotional support (2 of Cups). This isn’t about doing everything alone; it’s about harmonizing choices and relationships to clear mental congestion.

Summary: Stop overthinking cosmic timing. Focus on practical balance and emotional alignment.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ 

Pile 3 ☃︎

Mental Blockage: 4 of Wands × Empress

Interpretation: Your mind may be fixated on comfort, stability, and nurturing outcomes.Family, home, security, creativity but this fixation can block movement. You might be clinging to idealized outcomes instead of seeing what truly needs to change. It can also reflect over-identifying with external comfort or appearances.

What to do: Tower × 10 of Wands

Interpretation: Release and restructure. The Tower calls for breaking old mental structures or illusions; the 10 of Wands suggests shedding mental burdens. You must let go of attachments to comfort, status, or over-responsibility to clear the blockage. This is a radical mental reset rather than gentle adjustment.

Summary: Stop clinging to comfort or what “should be.” Allow disruption and lighten the load to gain clarity.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰

Overall Pattern

Pile 1: Mental clarity vs. control → act with vision + structure.

Pile 2: Feeling stuck in cycles → act with balance + partnerships.

Pile 3: Clinging to comfort → act with release + letting go.

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰

For more information on the “Cold Moon”;

This Cold Moon is in Gemini, which brings focus to:

Thoughts, ideas, and communication

Learning, curiosity, and perspective

Seeing both sides of a situation clearly

Gemini’s energy encourages you to notice where your mind is scattered and to clarify your intentions, especially around relationships, work, and personal growth.

 This moon for mental decluttering and preparing your inner landscape for growth. Some advice I recommend is to journal all the things that you need to let go or even energetically clear anything that feels heavy emotional baggage, old resentments, fears. I also advise you to use  meditation, smoke cleansing, or even a ritual bath. :) . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ᨒ↟ 𖠰

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You probably know the Hero’s Journey popularized by Joseph Campbell, the basic structure for many beloved stories. A hero gets called to action, enters an unknown world, faces challenges and temptations, fails, learns what they need to change, applies said new insights, et voilà: success.

I just realized you can apply this to your imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Many of you feel (or fear) you don’t have the skills to bring your big, new project to an end. I’m here to tell you: you don’t need to.

The hero at the beginning of the story doesn’t have what it takes to bring their journey to a successful end. It’s the journey itself that transforms the character into someone who has what it takes to finish it. The character at the end of the journey is not the same as the character at the beginning of the journey.

So start ambitious projects that you feel underqualified for. It’s not imposter syndrome or writer’s block. You're in the challenges and temptations phase of your journey. Don’t let them hold you back. Let them transform you. Identify the skills you need to acquire to make your journey into a success. Learn. Practise. You’re not “not good enough”—you’re on your Hero’s Journey and you’re on the threshold of your transformation phase.

(I told my husband about this idea and he played Don't stop believin' by Journey. Per-fection.)

If this helped you, you might want to take a look at the rest of my writing advice.