Past

WHEN LIFE REPEATS

When life repeats itself to the point where you become frustrated and exasperated, there is only one thing to do. Change your inner response to the endless repetition, so that what used to irritate you becomes an interesting challenge – and what trapped you starts to feel like a test of strength.

If you draw this answer in response to a question about the future then be very cautious about the way you might be constructing tomorrow, today. What, or who, are you welcoming into your world? Because it seems to be taking you to a place where life is bound to repeat, and stretch all your patience too.

If this answer turns up as a description of the past or present, then you already know what you learned from the experience. Hopefully you emerged without a feeling that the universe was unfairly against you – although it can sometimes seem that way.
The best case scenario? A thoroughly developed sense of humour. A deep understanding that life is what we make it – and thus what we think of it. That we can either choose to be bored and frustrated by situations which never change, or we can alter our own attitudes, even our own personalities, to deal with it.

Positive personality reconstruction often happens under circumstances which are monotonous and repetitive. The soul is given so many chances to develop and progress that eventually, it just happens. At a certain point you realise that transforming your essence, at the core, is better than struggling with fate.

Of course nothing lasts forever. Not even a period of repetition in your life. So at a certain point, the pattern will break and a new day will dawn. Again if you are heading towards this kind of situation as part of your future, try to do so consciously, with full awareness. And if you don’t want it? Change!

Present

WAITING

When we are delayed we often find it frustrating, irritating, even painful. This kind of delay is different, though. It is invaluable, because the enforced waiting period triggers special new understanding, learning and growth. It may be emotional, spiritual, mental or psychological – but it’s there because of the delay.

At some point you will no longer be stuck or trapped, or held up. This may happen because someone puts a stop to your situation. Or perhaps you will find a way to escape it. A twist of fate could set you free – or the passage of time itself may bring an end to whatever left you dangling, or suspended.

When this happens you will be able to walk away with new knowledge of yourself and other people – perhaps even new knowledge of the universe. This is the kind of experience that nobody can put a price on. You literally cannot buy it, even from the world’s greatest psychologist, guru, rabbi, counsellor or teacher.

This hold-up in your life could be compared to a really productive yoga session (one where you make mental breakthroughs) or a special period of prayer or meditation (the kind where you experience an epiphany). This awakening comes the moment you stop resisting the delay, and open yourself up to the benefits.

You may inspire others at this time because you are exhibiting grace under pressure. You appear to be actively using a situation which would frustrate anyone else. Thus, when it is all over, you also have the benefit of knowing that you may have helped other people to cope, should this ever happen to them.

Something about this delay will turn your world upside down. Accept this as part of the process. When everything changes around us, our perspective changes too. We no longer see our reality the way we used to see it. And this can sometimes be the catalyst we need for new understanding and enlightenment.

Future

MAN, WOMAN, DESIRE

This Oracle answer describes the early stages of sexual attraction and love between a man and a woman. Because the outcome could be so life-changing (marriage, babies, even separation one day!) there is hesitation . Despite the strong physical pull between you and the person in question, there is also fear.

At the same time, you two are fighting a force of nature – and some people might say, the laws of a higher power. You are both in love. You are both in the right time, at the right place. So to resist something so natural (something which ensures the continued survival of our species!) may mean you also turn your back on what is right.

Modern life is complicated, though. There may be any number of potential anxieties about having sex for the first time. Ex-partners. Contraception. The chance that one of you will lose interest. Love rivals. The list is almost as long as the list of potential positives!

It’s important to try and understand the depth of the attraction and why it is there. Is this something that could stand the test of time for both of you? If one of you walked away right now, would the other still feel that magnetic pull, several years from now? What is really going on between you?

When this Oracle answer appears it is typically very hard to turn your back on the attraction. It is powerful. It may even feel fated – meant to be. And perhaps it’s worth considering that even a relationship which fails has an important purpose in teaching you, and helping your growth and development.

So will the sex happen? Will the relationship begin? It is very unusual for it not to happen when this Oracle answer turns up! But it is a very good idea for both of you to go in with your eyes wide open. This is no time for starry eyes or projection. Try to meet each other as you really are, on the deepest level.