Shift out of scarcity.
Living systems from living plants for living beings- just in time for the Lunar New Year.
Yah, it's here. The big kahuna. The tsunami wave of economic reverb from an out-of-balance system that has long demanded more in exchange for less. The very Latin root of the word "corporation" translates into "dead body", so why would we expect our system of commerce to consistently support living systems, let alone living beings like us?
Everyone is feeling it. In the last few days, I've been getting emails, calls and notes from clients and friends about layoffs, inflation and now deflation, with tech workers and small business owners feeling the brunt of this first wave. And while panic is never a good strategy, sometimes walking into the reality and feeling all the feelings can help us break through the other side and start getting down to brass tacks.
Scarcity energy is tough. I've had more than my fair share in my life and, as a small business owner that took the leap at the beginning of Covid in March 2020, I've become even more acquainted with this tough energetic teacher. Scarcity is not my favorite, but to say that I haven't learned from it would be an inaccurate statement. I credit scarcity with much of my spiritual growth, and I've learned to almost like visits from this hungry ghost.
Almost.
Besides: it's not all bad news, and there are things we can do. When I get hit with fears around scarcity or feel myself starting to spiral, I always lean into generosity. This is a trick I've picked up from several Feng Shui consultant friends as well as my husband, whose go-to move is to give cash to the homeless on days when he's leaving a job or experiencing a big or scary shift in his career.
I can't hand out cash the way I used to in the West Loop of Chicago, but I can create movement and be generous by offering a short-term, intentional fire sale on my products on our TotemReadingsATX Etsy Shop. Use promo code "RABBIT" to get 50% off of all TOTEM Flower Essences.
We enter the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit this weekend, and with the New Moon in Aquarius and all of this positive, fresh energy coming in, it's important we shift the dread into constructive next steps and a curious, inventive outlook (all attributes of the rabbit!).
And even if none of our TOTEM Flower Essences call to you at this time, you can undertake your own Lunar New Year ritual, placing an intentional note or some cash into a red envelope addressed to your Spirit Guides. Instead of focusing on what's not working or what is scary, see if you can focus on what you want to invite in and manifest. Inevitably, the good stuff will crowd out the negative, and by telling the universe you're open to new opportunities you just might get some!
Consider pulling a few tarot cards to check in and give yourself a diagnostic. My recent 1:1 client sessions have revealed unexpectedly bullish news on the career and money front, so make sure you're not "borrowing trouble" that's not actually yours. A TOTEM Tarot Reading- from me or one of your friends or yourself- can be a great, affirming way to get line of sight into the future, ultimately giving some signposts of hope to keep an eye out for as you traverse this shifting landscape.
And be kind to yourself. If someone looks like they're living the high life (ala the Steven Winwood song) or humble bragging on social media, remember: if their business relies on you believing they're successful, that's the only image they're ever going to convey. Doing what I do for a living gives me a unique line of sight into the real lives of many, many people, and if it's taught me anything it's that looks can be very, very deceiving.
Remember: you are not behind. You are not a failure. You are not unwanted or unvalued or aged or skilled out of anything. You are divine. You will endure. And, if you're really lucky, this purging fire will be the catalyst for your own Phoenix moment: rising from the ashes, better, faster and stronger than before.
Moments like this are purifying for the business landscape, our society and our energy bodies. The bullshit artists run out of gas. Multinational corporations are forced to refocus on value and quality. Real human connections start to rise in prominence for us once again. This is a back-to-basics phase, and I for one am stoked about reconfiguring things that have outgrown their usefulness (assuming they ever had any to begin with).
Experiences like this focus us. They transmute and change us into the next version, one that can handle adversity in stride and one that has real friends and collaborators that show up when it matters.
Check out our Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX and use the code: "RABBIT" to receive 50% off. No, I am not making a profit on this and yes, I may actually be taking a short-term loss, but that's not really the point of the exercise. It's a time to move and shift the chi so we don't stagnate, white-knuckling our situation such that we block the new and exciting opportunities coming in.
Create space. Set the intention. Receive.
And reach out anytime to book a reading or session: rachel@totemreadings.com. You can book directly online here as well: https://www.totemreadings.com/services
FYI: I will be traveling to an event to facilitate readings and sessions for a few weeks in February, so availability for client sessions is getting a bit squished in the short term.
Hang in there, and remember: when the tsunami wave comes, go and get your surfboard. Matching chaos energy with fluidity is the best way to get up and ride....instead of trying to outrun a force of nature.
-Rachel