Clown of Crossroads

Opportunity is upon you, though it may seem like a farewell to what you have known. This chance is a crossroad, a time when you can go left or right. You cannot continue with everything as it has been, and this means that something will have to be released for something else to be gained. It’s time for you to take your chances and make a choice.

The Clown of Crossroads card comes to you when you are at a choice point, a time for you to make a decision and realize that your life does not have to continue on as it has been anymore. You are at a pattern-breaking, life-changing moment, or soon will be. Of course you can try to continue with the status quo, keeping things the same as they are now for as long as you can. However in doing so, you will be saying no to the pathway opening up for you, leading to a different life ahead. In nature, all things must grow. What is suitable for one phase of development might be unduly constraining or inadequately stimulating for the next phase of growth.

When the Clown of Crossroads comes to you, she tells you that it is time for a new phase of life to begin. You cannot continue on without making a clear choice, a commitment to what matters to you, a decision to see something through or to let it go once and for all. Be patient as you feel for the truth of your choice, whilst remaining courageous enough not to procrastinate and become stuck in the indecision.

The crossroads often means leaving something behind as a rite of passage. You cannot take your whole life with you into new territory. Certain people may be able to change and grow along with you, but other relationships, situations or circumstances will have to be sacrificed on the altar of new life. This can be difficult and you must honour your loss, whilst at the same time remembering that it is for sacred purpose which will ultimately bring you greater joy.

For now, you are in mourning for a morning. There is the letting go and releasing, in readiness for a new beginning. You may feel excited and sad. If you are grieving, know that your tears are cleansing you, freeing you from the past and watering the new seeds in your garden of life.

If you are already at the point of excitement, but perhaps also fear, as you contemplate the risk of leaping into an unknown destiny, take heart. It is your time to leap. And when the timing is right, whomever and whatever is required to catch you at the other side of your leap shall be there.

Healing Trick:

To help you take the wisdom offered and put it to best use in your life now, do this healing trick to clear obstacles putting this guidance into place.

Say this statement aloud:

“There is one true golden path for me, and at the right time, illusion gives way to my inner truth revealed. With patience and peace, courage and confidence, I take a chance and make my choice. Without regret, doubt or fear, I choose the way that feels loving and clear.”

You can now feel, imagine, visualize or pretend that there is a pathway unfolding before you, paved in gold. It shines bright so it is easy to see.

See, feel, imagine or pretend that you are walking or dancing on your path. It feels good to be on that path! You may actually want to move as though you were walking upon it.

Affirmation:

Say the following affirmation aloud to boost the power of this message and to integrate it into your body, mind and soul. You can say it morning and/or evening for a few days, or even a few months if that feels right for you, or just at the end of your healing trick.

“I make my choices from my heart at every crossroads in my life, always finding my way to greater happiness, peace and pleasure.”

Card artwork: “Magenta” Maxine Gadd