THE ATHAME ORACLE CARD || THE MODERN GODDESS ORACLE DECK

Cut through obstacles and leave your mark.

An athame is a knife or dagger used for magical purposes. You can use it to stir potions, carve sigils, or cut through any energy that is getting in the way of your goals. Athames can also be used in place of wands for casting circles and clearing unwanted energy from a space.

If you draw the Athame card, you could be in a situation where the quickest path to your goal is not to go around an obstacle, but to go straight through. Meet your problem head-on and cut a Goddess-shaped hole that you can step through. It’s not about harming others to get ahead or using force to get what you want. It’s more about assertiveness.

Wield your athame with honor, but let the world know that you mean business.

The Athame card can also mean that you’re beginning to think about what kind of legacy you’ll leave behind. How can you make your mark on this world and change it for the better? Small actions, if done consistently, create massive energy shifts over time. What do you want to be known for? You are here for a reason, and you have something truly unique to offer the world.

Practical Magic for the Modern Goddess

You can pick up an athame from a thrift store, antique store, or sporting goods store. Wherever you get it, make sure you cleanse and charge your athame so it is yours and yours alone.

To do this, light some incense (sage, rosemary, or sandalwood are excellent options) and let the blade pass through the smoke.

Then point the athame to the east and invite the element of air to charge the blade. Finally, hold the blade to your lips and blow on it, sealing it with your own personal energy.

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