Aaahhhh the New Year. Always a time of resolutions, starting over, beginning again, having a clean slate.

Sometimes this can be a super exciting concept. Chuck whatever has not worked to date and come from a place of another chance, a new opportunity to create something amazing.

Other times this is such a daunting thought – there is a pressure to forge anew, as if what we are doing already is not good enough or amazing. It has the feel of shiny object syndrome.

Let me tell you something, it is ALL arbitrary, all subjective. Timelines are our own to create. The way we go about things or what we choose to focus on is also individual.

We can definitely decide to follow convention and adhere to the New Year Frenzy, or we can walk down the path that is unique and special to us, regardless of how or when or what.

I personally don’t even consider January 1st the official beginning to a new cycle . . . I go off of the lunar calendar, so Chinese New Year’s is way more resonant for me energetically.

Maybe something to consider for the New Year that is upon us, is how you can have a clean slate when it comes to your perspectives and how you see the world? The change does not necessarily have to be on the outside, it can be the beginning of a new relationship with yourself, your goals and your path.

To bring this concept home, as I usually do, I pulled a Tarot Card to see a different side of Beginnings and Clean Slates.

THE NINE OF PENTACLES

This card symbolizes finally beginning to see the fruits of your labor paying off and being able to reap those rewards. No doubt we have all been putting in the work the last few years. I don’t know about you but the last few years were pretty roller coaster like in the highest highs and lowest lows . . . growing pains has new meaning on this end.

While it may not seem like it outright, reaping our rewards is a way in which the tides are beginning to turn, even if in small ways. Instead of focusing on all of the things not yet accomplished (i.e. debt not paid off or income goals not met yet), the practice here is to focus on all of the things you HAVE accomplished.

There is an opportunity to begin being in an abundance mindset!

Whenever I see this Tarot card, I think “Living the luxurious life”. It’s time. Start to really ‘get’ how you are more than capable of creating a life of fortune and ease and luxury. That story that only a small percentage of people are destined for greatness and riches is bull. Allow yourself to ‘get’ that in an even deeper way.

It definitely takes steady work, commitment and dedication. This is what I refer to as not constantly getting caught up in the ‘starting over‘ mentality. Keep trekking and if you feel stuck, then maybe the clean slate is in shifting your mindset.

In no time at all, you will be able to look around at this empire you have built and really sink into the comfort, stability, solidity and strength.

This month, relax into what you have created and enjoy the riches that are beginning to pour into your life. You deserve it all my love, you really do.

By the way, I also suggest getting used to it, because THIS is your NEW life! My favorite mantras here are “I am rich!” “I deserve all of the riches in the world.” and “I am a lady of luxury.”

xo
Natalie

Main photo by Kyknoord via Flickr