True strength is quiet.

It does not roar to prove itself,
nor does it demand respect through fear.
It is steady, patient, and soft enough
to soothe what is wounded,
not dominate it.

In the Tarot, Strength reminds us that the fiercest power
is not force — it is compassion.

Notice how she calms the lion:
not with chains,
not with fear,
but with gentle presence.
Her touch says:
“You are safe. You do not need to defend yourself with anger.”

Strength teaches us:

• Compassion is not weakness.
• Kindness is not surrender.
• Patience is a deeper form of courage.

To respond with gentleness when others expect rage —
that is mastery.

To remain centered when someone else is lost in their chaos —
that is power.

To offer compassion to those who have forgotten their own goodness —
that is divine.

The lion within us softens,
not when it is controlled,
but when it is understood.

Be strong enough to feel.
Wise enough to stay kind.
Brave enough to meet suffering with a calm heart.

Compassion tames what force can never reach.

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We live in a world that treats almost everything as disposable.
Plastic forks, aluminum foil, single-use containers, clothes that barely last a season —
it’s all made to be used once and forgotten.
Even our attention, our energy, our memories sometimes get treated this way.

But not everything is meant to be thrown away.
Some things are meant to stay with us — quietly, faithfully, forming the foundation of our lives.

Keep the little things that hold meaning

Remember the aluminum foil your mother folded carefully over leftovers?
Or the mug you’ve had since college that still feels like home in your hands?
Or the sweater that smells faintly of someone you loved?
These things carry stories and comfort, invisible threads that tie past to present.
They are small treasures in a disposable society.

Keep what nurtures your body and soul

Old clothes may be patched, worn, or faded — but they are familiar, cozy, protective.
A worn-out pair of boots may have carried you across fields, streets, and memories you still smile about.
These things remind you of where you’ve been and who you are.
They are anchors in a world that wants to replace everything quickly.

Keep your relationships that matter

Full Moon in Aquarius: July 23rd 2021

Aquarius full moons tend to be less emotional than normal full moons because Aquarius is a more distant sign. This is mostly outwardly though (Aquarius can be surprisingly emotional way down deep under the surface). So we may seem to be less externally emotional.

Aquarius rules change, so we may finalize changes we’ve been working on, and make changes that allow us to be true to ourselves and have more independence and freedom. If we feel that anyone is trying to box us in, we can push against them in a big way.

This seems like very good energy for getting unstuck, but we have to be careful about how we do that. Impulsive energy can be high, and we need to make sure we’re being smart and not rushing into anything.

If you repeatedly chose to do the honorable thing, you will become an honorable person.

The Four of Pentacles card is capable of generating both negative and positive perceptions. On one hand, the card signifies that you have successfully managed to accomplish much of your goals and you have managed to attain a significant material wealth in the process. However, on the other hand, there is a significant chance that you will start valuing things only for their material worth. You have worked hard to get to the point where you are now, and it is absolutely natural for your to desire to make sure that you remain stable. But this also has a chance to turn you into an overly possessive or greedy person who wants to ensure that no one is capable of taking away your own wealth.

If you repeatedly choose to do the honorable thing, you will become a honorable person

What’s interesting is that while Mercury will need time to regulate its orbit, the very day of its stationing direct can be a potent time. It’s like Merc will be jolted awake for a short time . During this day or even the next, it’s likely you’ll experience incredible clarity about whatever issues you’ve been grappling with during Mercury Retrograde.

Be patient, though … it will take just a little more time before you’re ready to execute your newfound lucidity with success.

In the meantime, now that Mercury is direct, over the next few days you are free to sign contracts, schedule vital meetings, have a significant conversation and make important decisions or purchases. Remain confident as you push ahead with anything that requires cerebral muscle