What better newsletter for me to announce that I will no longer be in your inbox each Wednesday morning. I have received, and accepted, an invitation to join the team at Health Manifested, an organization based in the States. Joining forces with Health Manifested will allow me to focus on that which I love to do: Tarot and writing. And less on that which I don't enjoy: online marketing and optimization. 

If you visit Health Manifested, you will note that although my photo remains the same, my name is very different. You see, Stella is my real name. Many of you know this; many do not. The story behind how I came to be known as Robbi Chard is long and layered, and I don't want to bore you with the details. 

I owe an immense debt of gratitude to Robbi Chard. She gave me the courage to take what I learned along my spiritual journey and share it with others. She allowed me to touch, to play, to explore with little to risk and little to lose. But now the time has come for me to step out from her protective shadow and stand on my own two feet. So as Robbi bids farewell, Stella lifts her face to welcome the return of the Sun.  

If you have continued interest in what I do, and what I write, you can follow me on Instagram or my Facebook Page and please keep in touch.

I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support over the last couple of years. So enjoy this, my last Robbi Chard newsletter.

As always, be kind to yourself.

Aries

March 21st - April 19th   

Aries is the first of the twelve zodiac signs, symbolizing beginnings, or starting over. It encompasses all the ‘firsts’: the first cardinal sign, the first masculine sign, and the first of the fire signs. Inextricably aligned with the vernal equinox, Aries is the first sign of spring, the seed essence, when earth begins to stir, bursting forth with new life. Aries is therefore a sign of great promise and potential. 

The Aries glyph, composed of two half-moons joined by a straight line, distinctly resembles the long nose and curved horns of the Ram, the symbol for Aries. This glyph illustration represents idealism bound to authority and leadership. The Ram himself is a most assertive and willful creature with an ability to climb to considerable heights with sure-footed confidence. Unyielding and intent on getting his own way, nothing, really, can stop the Ram – that’s why he’s called ‘Ram’; so best move out of his way. Daring and fearless, the Ram treads where few dare to go.  

“Let us strive for the impossible.

The great achievements throughout history have

been the conquest of what seemed the impossible.”

– Charlie Chaplin, Actor, Filmmaker, Composer & Aries

The corresponding Tarot card is IV The Emperor, Tarot’s most patriarchal card and gifted leader, representing many of Aries magnanimous attributes: fiercely loyal, steadfast, and resilient. Ruled by Mars, god of war, Aries has a bold action energy which can come across as aggressive and combative. Like Mars, Aries can be brazen, too self-assured in his expressions, and at times steamrolling over anyone who poses an argument against him.  

“New York City is a mismanaged carnival of stupidity that is desperate for revenue and anxious

to criminalize behaviour once thought benign.”

– Alec Baldwin, Actor, Producer, Political Activist & Aries

A Pinch of Sage

Life is not perfect, and neither are we. But there are moments in life, that are sheer perfection. The birth of a child, a brilliant sunset, the bloom of a spring tulip. An artisan for instance, can hone their craft to the point of mastery, the point of perfection. How many hours it takes to reach that master level is an arguable bone of contention. To me, there is no trick to mastery; it takes a lifetime of commitment and then some.  

Mountains carry within them great beauty, great power, and great mystery. Here, one can encounter Spirit. Cultures the world over, climb these magnificent elevations as they answer the call of personal pilgrimage. 

Along the way they hope to gain vision, perspective, and enlightenment. If nothing else, their efforts are rewarded by the immense beauty upon reaching the summit. However, their view is not unobstructed, for greeting them in the distance, is yet another mountain. Such is the journey toward mastery. 

The question is ‘what in your life is worth mastering?’ The answers received will vary as greatly as the number of people asked. In truth, the only thing we really need to master is ourselves. To live in alignment with our Soul, and the purpose that lies within our existence. 

To master yourself means to live each day with clarity of intent, deliberate implementation, and being mindful of the resulting emanations. It also means taking responsibility for all of it – your choices, your actions, your consequences.

This is what it means to have and wield your personal power. It does not translate to being the best. Instead, it’s about doing your best, and giving your best.