It’s common in old stories for heroes to be given a charm to protect them on their paths by a helper of some kind. An old woman who lives in the forest, a hermit, a king’s daughter who favors the hero. So if you’ve pulled the Wheel of Fortune or are working with it, here is a charm I’d like you to have:

Not everything that feels bad is wrong. And when you’re breaking an old pattern or doing something different, it’s very common to feel worse before you feel better. You were doing something the old way because the old way let you avoid things that scared you. And when you break free of this old pattern every monster, demon, and terrifying thing is going to show up and the thing that once protected you can’t do that anymore. As counterintuitive as it may be, if you’re passing through those low points on the wheel, it’s a sure sign you’re moving.

— Tarot for Change by Jessica Dore (23%)