THE grounding ORACLE CARD || THE MODERN GODDESS ORACLE DECK

Find your footing.

Grounding is a magical process that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. As a modern goddess, you spend a lot of time working with energy. This energy can come from every corner of the universe—from the physical world and the spiritual world. If you don’t use grounding in your spiritual practice, you’re going to feel the effects. It’s like when you binge-watch your favorite TV show or go a little overboard on the bottomless brunch mimosas. Yes, it’s fun and addicting, but you’re going to need some serious recovery time.

If the Grounding card shows up in your spread, it could be a sign to find balance. Are you too wrapped up in one area of your life? Are you sprinting towards a big burn out? You can’t keep this up forever. You need to figure out a more sustainable lifestyle. Your mental, physical, and spiritual health depends on it.

The Grounding card can also mean that you’re getting a little too dreamy. Dreams are magical, but you also need to focus on the here and now. Come back to planet earth, Goddess. Too much time in the clouds can lead to unrealized dreams. Right now, you need to focus on details and concrete plans. What is step one? What is step two? Do you see how to get from step one to step two?

Yes, the universe will fill in the blanks when you have no idea how to make something happen, but you live in the physical world. Oftentimes, things manifest through aligned action. It’s typically not instant. Start thinking about the small steps you can take right now to meet the universe halfway.

If you’re feeling discouraged and overwhelmed, the Grounding card could be an encouragement to take your eyes off the big picture. Don’t worry about how far you are from what you want. Right now, your progress will be made by creating strong foundations.

Practical Magic for the Modern Goddess

You know you need to ground yourself when you feel uncomfortable physically, mentally, or emotionally. The first step to grounding is to figure out what you need to make yourself feel better.

If you’re hungry, eat something. If you’re thirsty, get something to drink. If you need a nap, go to bed. If you have a headache, treat it the way you normally would like taking medication or using a home remedy.

In most cases, you’ll want to ground yourself before you perform any kind of magic. A simple way to do this is to stand with both feet on the ground (or sit if that’s more comfortable) and visualize pink roots sprouting from your feet going into the ground. In your mind’s eye, see them growing deeper and deeper into the earth until they connect with the energetic center of the earth. Take a few minutes to absorb that energy. If you have too much energy, you can send any excess energy through your roots into the earth. When you feel relaxed and balanced, you can open your eyes and begin your ritual or meditation.