The Invitation

What invitations are you seeking and who or what is guarding the key. Feel any lost power coming back to your heart and walk over the threshold.

Keywords: liberation, invitation, seeking

The gatekeeper will not let just anyone pass and have access to this heart. It suggests protection without entrapment or sabotage, as in the bird cage scenario where we try to protect our hearts but end up slowly and unwittingly imprisoning ourselves. His represents a healthy level of protection showing clarity and strength, which will attract only the best situations and repel any sinister or opportunistic energies. The golden key represents opportunity, invitation and seeking the cobra in possession of the key, which then becomes the guardian of the threshold. This card is a powerful source of protection, and meditating on this image can help you maintain strong boundaries in all your relationships.

Heart Practice: How strong are your boundaries? If you need to strengthen any boundaries, imagine the cobra sitting at your heart center, looking out and emitting heat with each hiss. Feel any lost power coming back into your heart. You may also find simple breathing and grounding practices help you remain centered and focused.