Aeracura & Athena

This is your card reading for Thursday, August 27th/15.  Your cards skimmed together out of the 'Goddess Guidance' oracle card deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your cards are 'Aeracura' and 'Athena', and Doreen's messages for the cards are:
AERACURA ~ Blossoming ~
"You are just getting started, so have patience with yourself and the process, and do not give up...
MESSAGE FROM AERACURA:  In many ways, you are like a flower bud who is ripe and ready to open and grow.  Don't try to rush this process, as it's part of your beautiful path. Enjoy learning new knowledge and skills.  Take your time to gather new ideas. Nurture your body with plenty of fresh air, sunshine, water, and healthful food.  Soon enough, you'll get the unmistakable signal that it's time to put your learning into action.  Spend time among flowers, or work with flower essences and oils to support your growth process.
ABOUT AERACURA:  Aeracura is a Celtic and Germanic goddess who multitasks as an Earth Mother deity, a fairy queen, and also a bridge between earthly life and the hereafter. She helps us put our goals and challenges into perspective so that we don't needlessly stress ourselves.  Call upon her for emergency money or help in manifesting supply.  She's especially fond of assisting artists and inventors.
ATHENA ~ Inner Wisdom ~ 
You know what to do.  Trust your inner wisdom, and take appropriate action without delay...
MESSAGE FROM ATHENA:  I'm happy to assist you; however, you'll be most thrilled when you first consult your own inner bank of knowledge.  For I assure you that this situation is already resolved and that you have access to all the wisdom that the universe supplies.  To access this wisdom, you must quiet your mind.  Surrender all worries and other concerns to the loving and almighty power of the universe.  Close your eyes, and note the thoughts and feelings that come streaming into your consciousness.  If you like, you can ask me to give you a signal that you've heard your inner wisdom correctly.  But have faith.  I assure you that you HAVE heard, and that the guidance brings you and your loved ones very good news indeed.
ABOUT ATHENA:  Athena is a powerful and wise Grecian goddess who oversees and protects those who call upon her.  She's the daughter of Zeus, and her power animals are white owls and black pigeons.  Although Athena is a warrior goddess, she does battle with wits instead of weapons.  You can call upon her for resolving disputes, and also for protection.  In addition, Athena helps with creative projects such as writing, arts, and crafts."

My message for you today is this:'
Two powerful goddesses have presented together for you today...another indication of the dynamic energy we are in at this time...  Your message today is to strive to remain in a positive posture, even as you may be presented with those who would seek to draw you into their drama or attempt to challenge you in some way.  Take on the role of the observer and endeavor to see such instances from a higher perspective.  What is underlying their actions and words?  Understand that it is TRULY not about you, but is a reflection of some inner struggle on their part.  Choose not to be the receptacle for that which is not yours.  With the shadow of Mercury Retrograde upon us, such issues are being brought to the forefront. How you choose in this moment to deal with such challenges, sets the tone in moving forward. Step out of old patterns of behavior; where you may have allowed one criticism to override the energy of 10 compliments, for example.  This has been an engrained pattern in human nature, and we are learning to move past that.  Choose not to engage in, give any energy to, or take on, any misplaced negativity that is sent your way.  Simply bear witness to it, recognize it for what it is, and move on.  Seek to embrace the positive that will also be present in your experience today, and focus upon that.   Aeracura and Athena are here for you to support you...they will assist you in approaching any challenges or potential disputes from a self-empowered place.  Trust in your inner wisdom and know you are blossoming into the full expression of yourself---place your loving focus upon that today, and let the rest fall gracefully away.  The 1979 rock song by Electric Light Orchestra with the line, 'Don't bring me down, no no no no no...' just popped into my head!  Let that be your mantra today (for those of you who are old enough to recall that song)!
Blessed be...