7th June 2020... Rise up

Today's storytelling.
Rise up.
I didn’t actually know the song that the universal comms team gave me today until I clicked onto it on YouTube... then it was instantly familiar. I have a feeling the lyrics may well be very poignant in today's storytelling.
It's 'Rise up' by Andra Day.
https://youtu.be/FBuIBaDSOa4
Wow just take a read of the lyrics...
You're broken down and tired, of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter, but I see it in you.
So we gonna walk it out
And move mountains, we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousands times again
For you.
When the silence isn't quiet and it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying ,but I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
We'll take it to its feet
And move mountains
And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
All we need, all we need is hope and for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
We will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh oh
We'll rise....
I've actually got goose bumps. When listened to and read in the context of current world news, it takes on a deeply profound meaning.
Which leads us onto our first card today 20 Judgement.
Oh my .. where do I start with this one ?
The card shows the soul rising up from the woman. The words 'divine grace' comes to mind .
Divine grace is a theological term present in many religions.
It has been defined as the divine influence which operates in humans to regenerate and sanctify, to inspire virtuous impulses and to impart strength to endure trial and resist temptation.
Interestingly, I was drawn to a Facebook post just before writing this today, it was a video of a gospel choir singing 'Amazing grace'... such synchronicity.
The number 20 carries the message of love, encouragement, support and guidance.
This number is a blessing in our life. It fills us with optimism, happiness and joy.
The influence of the number 20, often brings the message of a mission in this life to help the ones who are in pain and need help.
Deeply profound at this exact moment in our collective experience.
We are witnessing an uprising, in response to a rising up of a soul.... perhaps of many souls.
I'm not sure how to capture the words here today .... I went to write "truth be told" ... and realised that is a message in itself... on so many levels, relating to all view points, all aspects and all of the many life and death challenges we are collectively experiencing right now.
This is born out in much Astrological narrative at this time too.
"Born out" .... another message perhaps? Time for a 'rebirth' maybe ?
Our second card today is 10 The Wheel.
We see a woman in total balance between the duality in all of its worldly ( and otherworldly) expression.
And yet it could be said that she is perched precariously up on the top of the ever spinning and ever turning wheel.
Depending on our own personal circumstances, experiences and view point.
The Wheel signifies, fate, karmic lessons and the chaos of creation.
Which brings me to Chaos theory, a branch of mathematics that deals with complex systems whose behaviour is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions.
Simply put, when small alterations are made it can 'give rise' to unintended consequences.
Or maybe the analogy of the domino effect; a chain reaction causing a cumulative effect, when one event sets off a chain of events.
It suggests that we find ourselves at an extremely important moment. A pivotal moment, that could go either way.
Action - Reaction
It perhaps suggests that we need absolute focus on maintaining balance, in every aspect of our individual and collective thoughts, emotions and subsequent actions right now.
Our final card today is the knight of swords (swords representative of the air element and of thought and intellect)
Wow he's taking swift action, to 'save the day' .
Hot on the heels of intelligence and information, our knight wastes no time to turn data and ideas into action. He is quick to focus... and that bird looks ready to swoop at a moments notice.
Primed and ready with a clear strategy and response. As storm clouds gather overhead.
A pretty strong message comes from the storytelling today.
One of a very delicate balance.
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