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Yesterday, I did something that felt both terrifying and sacred.

I completed my very first paid oracle reading.

Not for a family member.

Not for myself.

But for someone who chose me.

After I sent it off, after the gratitude settled in my chest, I felt this quiet whisper:

Now pull for yourself.

So I reached for two decks I hadn’t touched in awhile — almost like reconnecting with old friends I’d neglected.

The first was the Goddess Guidance Oracle.

I asked one simple question:

Which goddess is calling out to me right now?

I shuffled slowly. Intentionally.

And the card that surfaced was:

Damara — Guiding Children.

At first glance, it seemed straightforward. The guidebook says:

“You are good at helping, counseling, and healing children. Use your skills to help children now.”

But I don’t believe oracle cards ever speak on just one layer.

And the more I sat with her… the more I understood.

The Child Within the Witch

Damara is known as a goddess who protects and nurtures children. But when she appeared for me, it didn’t feel like she was pointing outward.

It felt like she was pointing inward.

To the little girl who:

• Escaped into books
• Felt different
• Observed more than she spoke
• Learned how to read emotions before she knew what to call them

That little girl grew up into a woman who is now offering intuitive readings to strangers on the internet.

And maybe — just maybe — that is not accidental.

Damara didn’t show up to tell me I need to fix anyone.

She showed up to remind me:

My gift has always been tenderness.

Even in my fascination with true crime. Even in my obsession with understanding why people break. Even in my desire to give spiritual voice to the unheard.

There is always compassion underneath it.

And that compassion? That’s the child-healer archetype.

The Spiritual “Child” I Just Gave Birth To

When I sold my first oracle reading, something shifted.

It wasn’t just a sale.

It was vulnerability.

Putting your intuition out into the world for someone to receive is like placing a piece of your soul on the table and saying, “I trust this.”

Damara felt like a reminder:

Treat this new chapter gently. Don’t rush it. Don’t compare it. Nurture it.

This offering — this spiritual work — is a baby right now.

And babies don’t grow through pressure.

They grow through patience.

Back to the Elements

After pulling Damara, I reached for my Witching Hour Oracle deck.

I wanted something witchy. Something grounding. Something that felt like reclaiming a forgotten part of myself.

The card I pulled was:

The Elements — Back to Basics.

And I almost laughed.

Because of course.

Of course the message after stepping into something new would be:

Ground yourself.

Earth. Air. Fire. Water.

Drink water. Move your body. Light a candle with intention. Touch the earth.

Magic doesn’t thrive in chaos.

It thrives in foundation.

The Elements felt like a balancing force to Damara’s nurturing energy.

Together, they whispered:

You don’t need to become louder to grow. You need to become steadier.

The Witch Mother Archetype

Damara (Divine Nurturer)

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The Elements (Grounded Magic)

Is something ancient.

It’s the archetype of the Witch Mother.

Not in a literal motherhood sense — but in a spiritual one.

The woman who:

• Holds space
• Protects innocence
• Understands pain
• Grounds magic into the physical world
• Moves quietly but powerfully

This isn’t chaotic witch energy.

It’s steady flame energy.

And that feels aligned with who I’m becoming.

Reconnecting With Old Parts of Myself

The most symbolic part of this reading?

I hadn’t touched either of these decks in awhile.

Pulling from them felt like saying:

“I’m ready to reconnect.”

To the girl who first felt intuitive.

To the version of me who believed in magic before doubt got louder.

To the woman who knows she doesn’t need to perform spirituality — she just needs to live it.

Damara held that girl.

The Elements grounded her.

And somewhere between the two, I felt something settle.

What I’m Taking Forward

This reading wasn’t dramatic.

There were no lightning bolts. No intense warnings. No prophetic declarations.

Just something softer:

 Protect your inner child.

 Nurture what you’re building.

 Stay grounded as you grow.

 Let your compassion be your strength.

And honestly? That feels more powerful than anything flashy.

Selling my first oracle reading felt like stepping into the unknown. Pulling these cards felt like the universe gently saying: You’re safe here.

And maybe that’s what magic really is.

If you’ve ever felt called to begin something tender…

If you’ve ever doubted whether your softness is strength…

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to claim your gifts…

Maybe Damara is calling you too.

And maybe the first step isn’t becoming more mystical.

Maybe it’s simply coming back to yourself. 

Thank you for being here with me.

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Love & Best Wishes,

Lex