Hi Afrosaxon
I hope you are doing okay. You must be quite busy since I've not heard from you in a while. If you can, drop me a line sometimes. I will appreciate it.
Here is your reading. I am using Victorian Flower Oracle from BABA studio. I will try to scan them so you can take a look at them for a better reference.
This month:
APRIL
1. Something to look forward to this month
Jessamine - Compassion
Jessamine is native to South America and American South. It is a state flower of South Carolina. It produces beautiful flowers that smell like jasmine, but the plant itself is poisonous to humans if ingested. In the picture, you can see a mother washing her daughter's hair with Jessamine to get rid of lice in her daughter's hair. This task isn't a pleasant one, but still - the mother came to her daughter's rescue. One of the benefits of this work is the pleasant smell of the Jessamine oil.
And so, you, too, will experience a compassionate behavior of someone. It seems like this month is going to be filled with challenges and obstacles and you are going to need some help to get through them. It is as if you have been struggling a lot and the month of April isn't going to be any better. The advice is, "Don't close yourself up" Talk about your problems with others and don't be afraid to ask for help because you are going to need it!
This is a good card for you for April. You may experience compassion in a form of charity or "fellow feeling", or just good-heartedness.
2. Something that's a challenge for you this month
Water Arum - Roots, Ties
This plant is native to America , but grow all over the northern hemisphere. It produces beautiful creamy white flowers and it is found by garden ponds planted by gardeners or marshes and bogs in the wild.
Ties and roots can feel restricting and oppressive just like we can see that the lady of Water Arum doesn't look happy about her predicament. It looks like you feel restricted and even oppressed by your current circumstances. I assume (looking at the following card) that it has something to do with a lack of finances. It may be very hard to "cut the cord" with our past and our behavioral patterns. I think any kind of change is hard for you. In this case, however, you need to change something to be able to free yourself. It's like you need to how you perceive money and your spending. If you haven't been keeping a list of your expences, do so now. If you've been spending a lot of money on clothes, don't buy 2 shirts but only one this month. Instead of going out to eat every week, go just once in two weeks now. Omit buying expensive items, but be a little frugal in April..etc. etc. I feel like this card is all about breaking your behavioral (habitual) patterns and routines. It's going to be a challenge, but what isn't? It's always very hard to change your life in some ways.
3. Your bank statement - how’s your money this month
Peach flower - Hard Times
We all know the Peach tree; we love its flowers; we love its fruit. Its origins go all the way back to China 10,000BC.
The Peach flower in the pictures isn't happy about her situation. She's hit hard times. The environment around her isn't good - it's too cold. She feels like she is exposed to the unforgiving elements because she doesn't have enough protection against it - hence her bare hands, naked feet, and the muff. Just like this lady, you feel alone in your situation - it indicates that your money situation isn't good.
The best way to deal with it is not to be alone unless you want to. Be frugal this month. Let yourself be invited to events, dinners, etc. Accept help and compassion if it's offered to you. Share your worries.
4. Work - how’s work this month
Lilac - A Message
Lilac originated in Greece and Turkey but now grow in gardens in many parts of the world.They are a shrub or small tree - the flowers are white, pink or mauve and with a scent that is less subtle than a rose's but equally pleasant.
The picture depicts Lilac as an attractive young woman who must be feeling very "fragrant" indeed
She looks grand. Since her expression isn't that one of shock or sadness, I assume the message must be a positive one. So, expect a message regarding your work...It's going to be something such as results of your previous hard work, boss is going to give you a go (like a raise for example), you are going to find out something important ...
5. Relationships - any significant events in this area
Flower Market - A Competition
The most obvious thing about the ladies in this picture is they are all standing in plant-pots. They are at a flower market and the flower-seller sits among them. It's a kind of competition because only the freshest, most attractive flowers will be chosen and bought.
In your case, someone else is going to show up and you are going to feel like she is your competition on "the market". Keep your eyes open and try to appear as "pretty and attractive" as possible under the current circumstances. However, considering your overall disposition (see previous cards), this whole thing may be only in your head. You are not in a good position right now and so anything can seem like they are "trying to get you" or they are "trying to steal what's yours"...So be aware of this possibility and try not to be paranoid.
6. Overview of the month
Cornflower and Poppy - An Admirer
Cornflower is a member of the daisy family and its flowers are true blue. Poppy has beautiful red flowers.
The ladies in the picture look very sophisticated and like they are good companions to each other. What this image seems to say is that if you with to take your admirers' attention further, it is probably safe to do so. He may be the one person who shows you compassion in one way or the other. Just be gentle with him or this is a delicate situation and his feelings can be crushed very easily.
I hope some of this resonates with you!
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Jonika
. Don't let emotion and passion (or anger).unravel all the hard work you've done this far. Keep it in perspective.
Good times are abundant this month.
