Cleaning Up as We GoBy Derek John Thomas / May 19, 2023 For several weeks, we have gotten the suggestion to stay where we are and do some work within. This week we begin with a card of successful ventures, but it comes with a warning. We all know people who have behaved badly, rudely, hurtfully, or in some negative or even damaging way. Sometimes, we hear that we should cut them some slack because they have been going through something difficult from a breakup, to a death, to the loss of a job, or not having been able to succeed at something important to them. We certainly want to have compassion and empathy for them, because we know that there have been plenty of times that we were reactive, either aggressively or passive aggressively. We understand that we and others sometimes lash out when we feel hurt. But have you ever noticed that there are also times when those monsters that we hide within can sometimes pop up when we least expect it. Even when we think things are going our way, our fear of failure, loss, inadequacy, or overwhelm (yes even good stuff can be overwhelming) can open the hidden door to our hidden reactive selves. This week’s Tree of Life spread is advising attentiveness in the midst of success.If you want a private reading from me, send me an email to: thehangedmaninthemoon@gmail.com