I decided for the discussion this week I would do a, collective reading for the group to see how everyone is coming along. the cards I pulled are the five of swords clarified by the two of wands, five of cups reversed, and the star Clarified by the three of swords reversed. here is what this reading means for the collective here going thru this program. The Midpoint Collective: "The Cost of the Crown" 1. The Conflict: 5 of Swords + 2 of Wands The Energy: A "hollow victory" meets a "strategic pause." The Message: Some members may feel they’ve "won" against their old habits, but they feel exhausted or isolated by it. The 2 of Wands shows the group standing at the edge of their comfort zone, looking out at the vastness of the next 6 weeks and feeling the weight of the choice to stay the course. The Sovereign Shift: We aren't fighting for "wins" anymore; we are planning for expansion. Stop fighting the old self and start scouting the new territory. 2. The Release: 5 of Cups (Reversed) The Energy: Moving out of regret and into recovery. The Message: This is the "turning point." The group is finally starting to look at the two cups that are still standing instead of mourning the three that spilled. The "pity party" phase of the recovery/transformation process is ending. The Sovereign Shift: Acceptance. The "static" of the past happened, but it no longer dictates the frequency of the present. 3. The Vision: The Star + 3 of Swords The Energy: Radical healing through a "pierced heart." The Message: This is the most profound part of the reading. The Star is the hope and the blueprint, but the 3 of Swords reminds the group that true sovereignty often requires a "heart-break" from the old life. The Sovereign Shift: Clarity often hurts before it heals. The 3 of Swords isn't a "bad" omen here; it’s the Obsidian Blade (Card 13 in your Oracle) cutting through the illusions so the light of the Star can actually reach the wound. Keep in mind we are shedding our old skin. The parts that you are outgrowing are falling off. The parts of you that you hide are surfacing. It is normal to be tied during this time. But the good news is you are seeing growth. You are recognizing the leaks that ground to to lower vibrations and are consciously aware of the shifts. You are taking charge of your emotions rather than letting your emotions take charge of you.