Embracing ‘Taking up Space’

Greetings, seekers of the collective wisdom,

Within the embrace of the day, we find ourselves in the company of The Empress, a tarot archetype of nurturing abundance and creative expression. She does not simply exist within her realm; she is the very act of life itself—thriving, blooming, being. Here, in her verdant domain, we are all invited to explore what it means to truly take up space and to relish in the rewards that this practice brings.

To take up space is to engage in a sacred dialogue with existence. It is to say, "I am a sovereign being, my presence is a gift to the world," and to know it as truth. As we embody this mantra, we allow ourselves to expand beyond the confines of our doubts and to bask in the sunlight of our potential. In doing so, the universe carves out corners and plains for our spirits to soar and our dreams to take root.

And yet, The Empress reminds us of the harmonious cycle of give and take. As we unfurl into our own space, we chant an inner melody, "I welcome the abundance that others bring into my life," thus opening the gates to a collective growth. The space we claim for ourselves becomes the very ground on which others may dance and the sky under which they may fly.

For those who feel the weight of invisibility, let the breath of life carry the words, "With each breath, I claim my space with grace and gratitude," until the space around you vibrates with your essence and your spirit is anchored in the certainty of your worth. For those learning to embrace the expansion of others, the gentle reminder, "I am open to the expansion of my world through the presence of others," serves as a key to unlocking the full spectrum of human experience.

The rewards of living and letting live are as plentiful as the stars. By honoring our space and nurturing the space of others, we become stewards of a world ripe with endless possibilities. Joy, creativity, and love are the fruits of this labor, shared freely in the garden of The Empress. As we each bloom in our own time and way, the collective beauty we manifest is nothing less than the universe adorning itself in its finest array.

May you walk in the beauty of The Empress today, taking up the space that is rightfully yours, and in turn, celebrating the space of others. For in this divine balance, we find the true essence of being.

With love,

The Collective Muse