Day 11/12

Day eleven of the 12 Days of Dreaming. How are you feeling as we approach the end of this cycle of intentional dreaming, wish-making, and manifesting? For me, it’s a mix of hopefulness and exhaustion—a good kind of tired, like after a workout or finishing a creative project I poured my heart into. There’s satisfaction in the effort, but also a readiness to rest and reflect.

Today, the Eleventh Day of Yule, carries a powerful energy as the magic of dreaming meets the transition of New Year’s Eve. It’s a day of reflection, celebration, and setting the stage for what’s to come.

New Year’s Eve is a moment of collective pause, a celebration of endings and beginnings. Like Yule’s promise of light returning after the longest night, New Year’s Eve carries the hope of fresh starts, clean slates, and the magic of possibility. As we let go of the past year—its challenges, lessons, and triumphs—we open our hearts to what’s next. This aligns perfectly with today’s virtue of Self-Reliance, calling us to trust our own strength.

The Virtue of Self-Reliance

Self-Reliance is the inner strength to trust yourself and your ability to navigate life’s challenges. It’s about standing firmly in your truth, knowing that even in times of uncertainty, you can rely on your intuition, resourcefulness, and resilience. Self-reliance asks us to take responsibility for our path, honoring both our independence and the connections we share with others.

November’s Card: The Two of Cups
Looking ahead to November, I drew the Two of Cups—a card that radiates love, connection, and harmony. Often called the “soulmate card,” it represents mutual respect, emotional depth, and balanced partnerships where giving and receiving are in perfect flow.

Two of Cups: Love

The Two of Cups is often seen as the love card of the tarot. It represents a connection that is deep, balanced, and mutually fulfilling. While this could signify strong family ties, a passion project, or a deeply-held interest, its primary focus is love—the kind that nurtures, inspires, and grows both internally and externally.

This love embodies the principle of “as above, so below; as within, so without.” It’s a connection where both individuals are fully expressed and equally honored—neither losing themselves nor diminishing their essence. Instead, they meet as equals, each feeling special to the other while maintaining their own individuality. This is love that stems from emotional balance, a steady capacity to both give and receive without fear of scarcity or rejection.

As I reflect on the cards I’ve pulled leading up to this one, the Two of Cups feels like a natural continuation of the journey. Relationships, especially romantic ones, are rarely easy. They require vulnerability, trust, and a willingness to work through fear. And as we grow older and carry more emotional baggage, those fears can feel even louder—doubts, insecurities, and memories of past hurts all clamoring to protect us from pain.

I’ve seen people I care about meet incredible partners, only to have to battle those same fears: the instinct to flee before things get too real, the urge to preemptively end something beautiful because vulnerability feels too risky. It’s that “I’m not fired, I quit” mentality, triggered when we realize just how much we care.

But the potential on the other side of that vulnerability? A love that is clear, creative, and equal. A love that gives freely and receives fully. It’s a connection worth working for.

I’m not sure what the future holds for me, but I do know that if I find myself in a situation where I start to deeply care for someone, I’ll likely face the fears reflected in cards like the Eight of Swords, the Seven of Cups, and the Ten of Swords. Self-doubt, fear of failure, and overthinking will probably make an appearance. But if I can move through those phases, the kind of love promised by the Two of Cups sounds pretty incredible.

Affirmation:

“I welcome love that is nurturing, equal, and clear—love that honors both my individuality and connection with another. I trust that by embracing emotional vulnerability and overcoming my fears, I can experience a love that is reciprocal, empowering, and deeply fulfilling.”

Always,
Your Trusted Friend ✨