Today I pulled for the collective Aries sign to ask about the shadow work they are meant to help with and learn from regarding the person on their mind in a romantic connection.
The question asked of the Universe and Guides was: With respect to the person on the mind of the Aries in a romantic connection, together or separate, what shadow work was the Aries there to help this person with – and what shadow work was this person there to help the Aries with? Clarify with tarot and also provide a general message with the Shadows & Light Oracle.
Cards pulled:
The Person on Your Mind
Shadow Work Oracle Card: Envy
Tarot: Ace of Swords, Knight of Swords, Five of Wands.
You
Shadow Work Oracle Card: Apathy
Tarot: Page of Wands, The World (reversed), Six of Swords.
General Message
Shadows & Light Oracle Card: Strangely Lonely: Holding on way too tight.
My interpretation:
Your Person
The Shadow Work Oracle card drawn for this person is “Envy,” which carries the message, “Turn green eyes into a force for self-improvement and inspiration.” This card suggests that the person on your mind may often struggle with feelings of jealousy, constantly comparing themselves to others and feeling a sense of lack in their own life. They may focus on what they don’t have, overlooking the blessings that are already present.
The tarot cards drawn—Ace of Swords, Knight of Swords, and Five of Wands—provide insight into how you are meant to help this person. The Ace of Swords symbolizes mental clarity and truth. It seems that you are the one who helps this person see things clearly, helping them to recognize the abundance they already possess and encouraging them to cultivate gratitude. With the energy of the Knight of Swords, you inspire them to take decisive action on their desires instead of merely longing for what they want. You motivate them to move beyond passive envy and to actively pursue their dreams.
The Five of Wands, a card of conflict and competition, indicates that you also encourage this person to engage in healthy competition rather than standing on the sidelines with feelings of jealousy. In essence, you empower them to go after what they want, transforming their envy into a drive for self-improvement and achievement.
You
The Shadow Work Oracle card drawn for you is “Apathy,” with the message, “Ignite your passion, for it’s the antidote to indifference.” Before this person entered your life, you may have been experiencing a period of boredom or lack of inspiration, possibly spending your days in monotonous routines, like flipping through TV channels or mindlessly scrolling through your phone. This person’s arrival in your life seems to have stirred something within you, bringing excitement and reigniting passions that had been dormant.
The tarot cards—the Page of Wands, The World (reversed), and the Six of Wands—further illuminate this message. The Page of Wands represents inspiration and the birth of new ideas. This person brought a sense of renewal and excitement into your life, awakening a spark of creativity or interest that you had perhaps forgotten. The World card in reverse suggests a sense of incompletion, implying that this person reminded you of unfinished business or a passion that you had set aside. Their presence has reinvigorated this interest, bringing it back to life.
Finally, the Six of Wands symbolizes a positive shift and a sense of renewal. This card suggests that through this relationship, you have experienced an emotional shift, perhaps even a newfound sense of purpose. This person has revived something within you, helping you reconnect with a part of yourself that had been neglected.
Additional Message
The Shadows and Light Oracle card “Strangely Lonely” was drawn, which reads, “Holding on way too tight.” This card suggests that there may be a separation between you and this person, or if not, there is a sense of holding on too tightly, possibly due to a fear of losing them. Whether you are clinging to the person themselves or to the memory of them, this card advises that it may be time to release that grip. Instead of focusing on the fear of loss, it might be more beneficial to turn your attention to the lessons and shadow work that need to be addressed. By doing so, you can find healing and growth, whether the relationship continues or not.
Decks Used:
Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot, Shadow Work Oracle, Oracle of Shadows & Light by Lucy Cavendish and Jasmine Becket-Griffith.
