Oracle Card 8: Courage

Now you must balance logic and emotions. Too much of either can cause problems. By being too emotional people will see you as 'intense and irrational'. By being too logical you will be seen as 'cold and aloof'. So try and be kind and caring but also firm in your beliefs and convictions.

Sometimes the way to detach yourself from problems that seem to crowd around is to take time out to go and do something unexpected or silly - build sandcastles, dig a hole in the garden and plant a tree, walk barefoot on the grass - anything as long as there is an element of childlike simplicity and freedom. With this antidote to stress under your belt you will be able to approach your life afresh with a much more balanced point of view.

Impulsiveness in decision making is likely to be destructive at this time and it is not a time to take risks. Consider all angles and take your time - try and see your issue from all perspectives until you feel certain of your own. When the time is right and with calmness and patience you will find absolute certainty about any decision you take. When certainty arrives, act with courage.

This is also a time to be fair with yourself and with others. A time to take other people's opinions into account. Remember, anything which is too 'one-sided' is likely to over-balance itself.

SELF AND SELF DEVELOPMENT
Keep calm and balanced, look at all sides of a story before taking action or making judgement. Also do not let other people push you or pressure you into something you may regret. Insist on taking time to make true decisions.
HOME AND FAMILY
Sit down and discuss matters openly together. Everyone should have their say and be shown respect. Working together, listening, appreciating that each person has something important to offer toward the whole, and where necessary compromise, are all necessary just now.
LOVE EMOTIONS AND ROMANCE
Friendship and communication rather than intense passion is shown to be most fulfilling for you right now, providing a sense of security and trust. Doing things together as a couple will bring true and lasting happiness.
MONEY AND POSSESSIONS
Look honestly at financial situations and allot money where it is needed. Be sensible and totally avoid impulsive spending. If you are going to splash out on something, choose wisely and always opt for quality.
WORK, HOBBIES AND CAREER
Balance your energies fairly between work and social or family activities. Your priorities need reassessing. Are you in the right job? Be honest. If not, change it and know you will find something better. If yes, perhaps take up a hobby too to add an extra dimension to your life.
HEALTH
Tension and stress will put your life out of balance. Be sensible with your time and with your diet. Balance work life with social life and rest.
FRIENDS AND SOCIAL LIFE
Friendships are two way things. Sometimes you will find support and sometimes you will give it. Try not to take your friends for granted. Perhaps phone someone you haven't spoken to in a while, just to say 'Hi'. Show that you care.