Oracle Card 21: Achievement

This is a very important teaching card. Life is full of mystery. Things come and go, as do people. Nothing ever stays the same. Adaptability is the keyword. If you remain adaptable and treat every new experience as a lesson in life then you will achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation of the reasons why things happen, and also of the people around you.

Sometimes we make the same mistakes over and over again. If we learn from past mistakes we can move on from them fully and make our future so much more rewarding. So if you think you are about to repeat a past mistake this card says 'stop' and 'look again'!

To truly live our lives we must also learn to let go of the past, of hurts and disappointments, bitterness and blame. Otherwise, they become a weight on our shoulders and instead of running forward to embrace life's new experiences, we trudge along with our head bowed. So shed your burden, keep your head held high and make the most of every single day. Learn to appreciate beauty in the simplest of life's pleasures - the smile of a child, the colour and perfection of a flower - then you will know that you are truly alive.

And, once your burdens are shed, it is then time to trust in the generosity and expansiveness of life and begin to say 'yes!' to every opportunity, knowing that riches and rewards will flow to you when you open your heart and arms fully to receive.

SELF AND SELF DEVELOPMENT
Life is for living. This is not a time for making excuses or for hesitation. New experiences are highlighted and should be grasped with open heart, mind, and arms.
HOME AND FAMILY
Put aside petty grievances or family arguments. So much time in life is wasted, and so many new opportunities missed. Look around at the good that life is offering you now and work together as a team to develop those opportunities and ideas.
LOVE EMOTIONS AND ROMANCE
Do not give up on something because you think it may not last. Live for today and the happiness it brings - and live it to the full.
MONEY AND POSSESSIONS
Now is the time to do something you have always wanted to do, no matter what the cost. Memories last a lifetime. Money is temporary.
WORK, HOBBIES AND CAREER
Reassess. Do you really enjoy what you are doing and get satisfaction from it. If not, look determinedly to change.
HEALTH
Look to the areas of health you can improve - exercise, relaxation, diet, drink, smoking - Our bodies are gifts which can enrich our lives, they are to be nurtured and not abused.
FRIENDS AND SOCIAL LIFE
Do not sit back and feel lonely - go out into the world and make friends, join clubs, try sports. The first few steps may take a great effort, but soon you will be taking huge strides and be encouraged by the joy and renewed zest and energy you find.