how can you authentically be yourselves?
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pile one ☆
I just wanna put something out there, and it’s from a place of clarity and not judgement.
A lot of you guys are in denial of who you are, like there is a disparity between who you are and who you think you are – or who you want the world to believe you are. You might have this inflated self-image, and it’s like a version of you that you hold onto because it feels good, but it’s not rooted in truth.
Right now, some of you are letting the idea of manifesting become a distraction from actual manifesting. You are crossing the line between manifesting and fantasizing, and it’s making you hollow from the inside.This is keeping you stuck.
Confront yourself and see yourself as who you really are. Look in the mirror.
Where are you really? And where do you want to be?
Also, you carry this untethered vibe - like you're in your head letting numerous possibilities, things, ideas, and fantasies free flow. But at the same time, you're hyper-defensive and ready to attack, ready to defend your energy, recoil the moment things feel off.
You’ve been holed up in your own world for too long – mentally, emotionally, maybe even physically. It’s time to come up for air. ‘
Socialise, talk to people, do something real and grounded and let the world meet you as the ‘that person’.
btw, being that person' isn’t about waiting until you’ve arrived at some perfect version of yourself – it’s about moving like them now. It’s not about having it all together, it’s about doing the things that align with that energy, even if no one else sees it yet. you don’t become them by chasing a goal – you become ‘that person’ by deciding you already are. the rest will catch up, promise.
So yeah, embody your dream self now. even if you're still growing or finding your way, it’s the small choices – the way you show up – that shapes who you already are.
Grab life by the reins, not just drifting through it like a passenger. embody the energy of a person who knows their worth, who embraces habits that build them up every day.
Start valuing your physical appearance more. Like, you know, brush your hair, get a hair routine (idk why but my cards were focusing on hair soooooo much. Also a little bit on eating healthy & loosing/gaining weight for a good physique), go to the gym and start cherishing yourself as you are.
Nurture yourself , step away from the mental negative rut and do things that give you a happy little buzz in ways that actually matter (I’m not talking about the quick fix scrolls or fleeting distractions), and watch everything change.
Also, I want you to really, really, really, really know this: disappointment, heartbreak, denial, every single negative thing that's seeped in your bones and your expectations of the future is not what's waiting for you ahead.
And I pinky promise there is not going to be any space for disappointment in your dictionary babe. What's ahead is bright – and it’s waiting for you.
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pile two ☆
shorter reading than the other piles because i think for alot of the people in this collective - time’s tight, priorities matter, and scrolling through readings on tumblr isn’t one of them.
also this reading had me laughing, fr. like, y’all don’t even know. the cards lined up too perfectly & the message is playfully blunt. also I swear I want to send your reels to explain the vibe better than this long-ass text ever could.
the way you can authentically be yourselves right now is just by working for yourselves.
i rlly like your vibe btw. you guys are actually so funny and weirdly lovable, like if you weren’t so deep in your serious life stuff rn, i’d 100% wanna be your friend. but like… lowkey focus on yourself right now.
now, everything I say is going to lead you to your most authentic self.
for my tarot readers, the king of swords reversed lined up and then immediately the king of cups came out.
it’s like, don’t give up. I know you’re fcking tired, but you’re so close to stepping into prosperity. keep going.
your era of trials? It’s almost over. what’s ahead? achievements. recognition.
feathers in your hat.
so you know, right now? the relationship that matters most is the one you have with yourself.
just keep working on yourself.
like, keep mining for the diamonds and don't give up.
(lmao the image above is all i want to say)
don't get distracted by the vibes. don't party or drink too much. just keep your wits to yourself.
when you have a goal to achieve and you hang out with other people, those people might not have goals. so their lack of direction will serve as a distraction.
guys trust your energy, trust your path, trust your journey.
because if you continue to this path, your era of trials and tribulation will be over.
also, a reminder. don't get into a relationship that is demanding you to put a lot of time and energy into it.
for my people who love toxic men, get into a relationship with yourself right now.
that's the best thing.
good luck guys🍀😊
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pile three ☆
hi! so you guys struggle mainly with the inner world, its so rich & chaotic, and that spills into your outer expression.
you guys are like fog - so mentally dispersed. your identity, sense of self is just so spread out and variable that it's actually getting difficult for you to consume and contain it yourself.
so you need to fall back on a structure that is well defined, alright? This structure could have different interpretations for you guys, so I am not elaborating more on that.
you guys have to do shadow work to really understand where this variability, out-stretch in your sense of identity and all your patterns are coming from.
you know, suppressed tension inside of you that you really need to work upon, do shadow work on. it's like, you have tight springs in your body - all this tension, all this trauma, all this negativity - pushed down, waiting to uncoil itself.
so, where you are suppressing things of yourself that do not need to be suppressed, and, you know, not necessary to be suppressed.
but all that’s really happening is you’re still suppressing parts of yourself that never needed suppression. you think you're holding it in, sometimes you don’t even realise that you are holding it in - but what you’re actually doing is holding on - holding on to the idea that there’s something in you that needs to be dealt with.
let go
also, there’s a need to be conscious of what you speak.
not everything needs to be said, right?
a lot of times we say things out of this need to want people to validate our experiences, but you need to understand that not everyone will receive your unfiltered words as you intend them, you risk misunderstanding, misjudgment, and even a warped image of yourself being formed in their eyes.
There is a need of introspection inside yourself, and this need of, like, fixing what you think, nah what you know, is not right about yourself.
It could be a mental rut you need to get out of, you know.
stop letting your perception rot in the same setting. sometimes we get into our own headspace so much that it negatively hampers ourselves, we start bedrotting, letting things stay stagnant, not necessarily in your physical reality, but in how you perceive this physical reality and in your headspace, things need to keep changing and be active.
so yup, you can’t let that stillness calcify. there has to be motion, even if it’s just in awareness. You have to breathe life back into your mind and body.
It could also be that you need introspection in some aspects of your social self - things that are quietly hampering your day-to-day life.
Or maybe it’s your external appearance. Because, let’s be honest, how we look does help boost our confidence. soo if you want to fix something about yourself that you don't like, then you can go ahead and do it.
Plus, try become an Instagram baddie or a Pinterest doll, you know? what I mean is embody a particular aesthetic that makes you comfortable. I’m not saying this to pressure you into conforming to beauty standards - it's more like polishing yourself externally, so that you can feel more confident and comfortable in the environment and the places you move through. So you can walk into a room and not shrink.
again, just to repeat on a similar note - it would really, really do a lot of good if you start exercising, working toward that dream physique, and genuinely putting in the effort to glow up and become your dream version.
make a checklist of all your tasks and responsibilities, and aim to fulfill it - one task at a time. whether it’s cleaning your room, replying to texts, or researching something that matters to you - get it done. it doesn't matter how much it will help you professionally, financially, familially, or in relationships - do it to help yourself. you'll be able to present yourself as a more proud person, as someone who sticks to things and gets them done, right? it’s about stacking those wins and watching your self-respect rebuild.
Also, actually get out - talk to people, smell the flowers, connect with others, and do the most mundane tasks with them. go with your sibling to the grocery store and help your fam out by grocery shopping. ask your friends to meet up for a walk. It doesn't have to be an intense thing - let your relationships flourish amidst the most mundane things.
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that's it for this reading. take care of yourself.
with love, Ananya ♡