Five of Cups + Queen of Pent's, Alcohol + Hermetic

A tad sad, an undecided.

We've been advised to 'let go' a couple of days now. To loosen our grip. Through the P4 card.
When we are in the denying phase or the 'refusing to do' this stage, there's rigidity and maybe even some anger. In fear of loosing something - safety, control, comfort.
When we finally accept and embrace the guidance, as we know it's 'well meaning' and also necessary, sadness often arise.

Because there IS a loss. It's important to acknowledge this.
Even planned and necessary 'letting go:s' may induce a sense of grief, and that's ok.
It's ok to feel a bit empty and lost. A bit undecided about what to do now, and not 'on top of things'.

When this happens we do best by just 'going with the flow of it'.
Not trying to 'sheer up'. Not trying to 'figure out next step'.
Maybe toast the feelings being released. Not in a 'party way'. Not by 'drinking our problems away'. Because there IS no problem!! Sadness and grief aren't problems. They are natural parts in the cycle of life. Not to be overly highlighted or blown up, nor to be chased away or rejected. But to be respected and honored like any other kind of feeling.

No need to stop the presses, or halt the business.
Maybe a quiet minute. A pause to acknowledge and embrace.
And then move on in a slightly lower pace then we usually do things. Pause and 'check in' every now and then.
Letting the feelings 'tag along'. Clearly showing them that they are welcome and that we won't try and run away from them or repress them (or drown them), but also that 'life has to move on'.

By letting the emotions 'run their course' this way they eventually 'evaporate'. And this way we are also healing some part of us that wasn't allowed to speak - or feel - before.
Often there's not a need to fully "understand" or get bogged down in a story about the feelings - but only to listen and show some respect. Like we would with a sad friend who just wants a 'shoulder to cry on'. A friend who knows it will "pass" but in the moment feel the need and importance of acknowledging the loss and sadness, and just want some company in it.
"No questions asked, just see me"

It can be a bit challenging for the head and the rational part of us. The part that wants to understand, solve and "do something". The part that doesn't understand the feminine way of supporting and nurturing and just BE. That part that understands 'the natural cycle of life', which includes both death and rebirth.

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