Angel Paths for September 9 - Six of Cups
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The Six of
Cups
The Lord of Pleasure is a welcome card in
any reading, bringing in a sense of
harmony and balance. Existing
relationships broaden and deepen, giving
an extended sense of contentment and
satisfaction.
It's important to recognise, with this
card, that its influence extends only to
established relationships - those which
already have a history of their own. It
will come up in a reading to indicate
major steps forward, strengthened
commitment, marriage, recovery after
trial.
Mostly, it will relate to intimate
relationships because of a strong link to
contentment within sexual partnerships.
Sometimes, the Lord of Pleasure will
appear to mark the point at which a
previously purely romantic relationship
extends to become a sexual one as well.
Because of this influence, there are also
several connotations of creativity and
fertility.
We have tended, in recent times, to lose
sight of the true higher interpretation of
the word 'pleasure', and that sometimes
leads to misunderstanding about the 6 of
Cups. The card is not so much about the
act of sex, but rather about the wealth of
emotional contentment that can arise from
being in a fulfilled sexual relationship.
Good sexual experience is one of the
greatest acknowledgements of our physical
state. It adds richness to our
understanding of ourselves as humans.
Working with the Six of Cups
One of the
truly wonderful things about being alive
is that it allows us access to a wealth of
different emotions - of course, we
sometimes wish it didn't, particularly
when we are hurting - yet this hugely
flexible resource of response is one of
our most valuable treasures.
The Lord of Pleasure is about learning how
to enter into pleasure with an open heart
which is ready to receive, and freely
allow the passage of emotion through it.
Too often, we fail to enter the moment,
and instead, stand on the threshold of
life. This card challenges us to cross
that threshold, and flow with the river of
love which is always available to us.
So on a day ruled by the Lord of Pleasure,
we have to consider what pleasures us (and
don't shy away from your own sexuality!!).
Today, you need to make a point of taking
the time to give yourself up to pleasure,
however you define it. (In my mind's eye,
I see certain of our company reaching
eagerly for the chocolate bar whilst
repeating, like a mantra, the words "Oh
thankyou Jan...thankyou Jan..." ;-)
And there's a little exercise I'd like you
to take time out to do as well. Sit down
comfortably, and relax. Pay special
attention to opening out your chest area.
Now concentrate on your
breathing......feel it flowing in and out
of your body......feel it cool, and
refreshing. Now each time you draw in
breath, draw in love as well.... Connect
with the all-embracing, infinite,
unconditional love that flows through life
in each and every day.....and enjoy!!!!!
Affirmation: I become part of the endless
river of life and love.
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