Tender Heart: Weaving Webs of Support

In a world of constant change that culminates in a whirlwind of challenges, feelings of disconnectedness, and exhaustion, it's important to reconnect with your inner softness. It's essential to listen to the messages your body whispers (or shouts) to you and weave a web of tender comfort to help you navigate the storm with self-soothing care. This can look like combining tending to your own needs and leaning into your community together, weaving the threads of these support systems in a strong bond to nurture you as you journey into the next season.

The art of divination can be used as a way to check in with your body, see where your heart longs for extra tending, and allow your intuition to guide you through this sticky time. This tarot spread can be used for planting metaphorical seeds for the upcoming Spring, a way to nurture the frazzled parts of yourself that have been awaiting your attention, and leaning on this energy of renewal to allow yourself to space to mend your wounds. The messages you receive from this spread serve as a guide, helping you pull the threads that are weaving support. Take your time as you navigate this spread. Find a sweet space in your home you can comfortably root in, and surround yourself with pillows, blankets, crystals, or other magical tools. Brew some calming tea to sip on as you step into your subconscious plane and let your intuition guide you.

A Tarot Spread to Design Your Web of Support

CARD ONE

What nurturing do I need?

CARD TWO

What wisdom does my body want to share with me?

CARD THREE

What seeds of self-love can I plant as I move into Spring?

CARD FOUR

How can I deepen my relationship with my community?

CARD FIVE

What actions of self-soothing can I take when experiencing overwhelm?

Once you have completed this spread, make space to journal about any feelings, thoughts, or ideas that came up. Look to the messages of this spread as a guide as you build a web of support, tenderness, and care for yourself. Webs are inherently intricate and ornate, and you deserve to move as slowly and thoughtfully as you'd like while alchemizing this information. Here are some witchy tips for fully absorbing the messages of a deep tarot spread:

Listen to your intuition and body.

It is so easy to get caught up in the constant movement of this capitalistic world that it can be hard to notice when your body is signaling for you to slow down. Try creating space to turn off auto-pilot and intentionally check in with your needs. Taking some time to anchor into your body is an act of self-care that could be as simple as taking three minutes to do a body scan. Start at your head and see if any emotions are coming up for you that need space to be honored. How is your body feeling? If you're noticing tension in your body, allow your body to relax or wiggle for release.

Plant some self-love intentions.

As Spring draws near, plant some seeds of self-love to nurture. Do not be afraid to start small; even the smallest of seeds can grow into the most wonderful of resources. Reflect on your spread and ask yourself what seeds of self-love you can plant. Maybe a seed could look like taking five minutes to stretch before bed, adding a bath & body oil to your next bath, or sipping a cup of tea to start your day. Lean into what magic feels right for you, big or small; it's all magical, babe.

Find your community.

Lean into the support systems around you, whether that be life-long friends, family, or the magical community of babes here at Seagrape. Reach out to a community in which you feel seen, nurtured, and valued. A space where you feel safe to ask for help when you need it, where your heart fills with glimmers, and you can show up as your most authentic self, even on your hard days. Reach out to your community for check-ins, plan a gathering, big or small, or head to Zoom to chat with friendly folks from a distance. Finding a community of support that you feel aligned with can help you recharge and remind you that you are not alone in this wild world.

Create a Sanctuary for Your Tender Heart.

While the outside world may be beyond your control, you can create a safe space to tend to your nervous system and self-soothe when you need it. Build a cocoon to nourish yourself in when the chaos around you feels like it's too much- this could be a cozy corner in your bedroom, a magically curated playlist of songs that remind you of your favorite memory and a warm breeze, or a mantra that affirms you and helps you ground when your roots feel untethered. This sanctuary for your tender heart is a refuge you are safe to retreat to and nurture yourself, a space that reminds you of your magic.

Your softness is your superpower, babe. When you are present in your softness and listen to your needs, create a safe space to nurture yourself, and allow yourself to be supported, you build a strong foundation that you may stand or lie softly on. When you honor your tender heart, you establish a trust in yourself that you are capable of facing this fiery world with your own flames of love and compassion. Just like a seed before the Spring, when you tend to yourself with consistency, care, and compassion, you can grow to immeasurable heights with roots that connect you deeply to your magic.

The world will continue to spin, but you don't have to allow the swiftness of this whirlwind to dizzy you! Lean into community care, your intuitive wisdom, and your body to help you create a pathway for self-soothing and intentional self-care. Your Tender Heart is more resilient than you realize. Let it lead the way to your strength.