This week's External Influence is the Reversed Cheetah Spirit Guide. When this guide appears, it normally indicates that time may go faster in the coming time. As if rushing by, it would require a level of grace and flexibility to get through the week. However, when we see this Spirit Guide as a Reversed card, it can often indicate that now is the time to look at your far goals. Do not let yourself get sucked into the tiny details of each day. You may find yourself overwhelmed by too much if you let every small thing pile up on your mind. In order to handle this, it may prove worthwhile to make a list of the important steps that you need to complete this week in order to reach the main goal you are hoping to accomplish. Think carefully and long about the opportunities that are presented to you this week. Make sure to let yourself mull over the options and to carefully weigh each decision you make. This week is not the time to rush into thing, but to ponder and decide with a full awareness of what you are deciding on. This week is not just about goals, however. The Reversed Cheetah also reminds us to take time for some self care this week. You may have been pushing too hard recently and this guide is a reminder to take a step back and let yourself slow down. It is good to be goal oriented, however, remember to take time for yourself in order to balance out all the parts of your life.

This week's Rune is Mannaz. This symbol represents the bridge between the mortal world and that of the divine. This symbolism extends to the divinity that exists within each person. It represents the inherent intelligence, reasoning skills, memory, and tradition that make up people as individual and as a community. This week, there is a rich, depth-filled connection emanating within and around us all in stronger waves. Use this connection within yourself to find the divine and connect with the intelligence that fills our world. Feel the divine within yourself and understand that you can tap into greater sources of memory and knowledge than you may have thought before. This week will be a great opportunity to use this connection to understand the aspects of your personality as well as aiding in understanding social order around you. Consider taking this week to learn about incarnation. Think of how you can interact within your social order in order to create a better foundation for yourself within your environment. Be wary for this Rune can also indicate someone attempting to undermine you. But hold fast and strong with determination to learn. Explore the depths of research and intelligence within you and around you.

In the Internal Influence, we see the spirit guide Elk. This week will be a time of abundance. Allow yourself to indulge in more plant foods and to eat foods that promote energy and stamina. This week will show you to move with a regal, but humble manner. Recognize the ability, strength, and intelligence within yourself. Remember, however, that ignorance is not bad. Only that remaining ignorant is detrimental. It is ok to constantly learn. Engage in your intended areas of study with dignity and an open mind. Consider taking time to meditate. Connect with the energies within your environment as well as within yourself. There may be a spirit or divinity trying to communicate with you and meditation may allow you to recognize what signs are may be missing. Elk are also symbols of love. There may be an increase in romance, friendship, or family ties coming up for you this week. Show affection and care for those you find important. When the Elk spirit guide shows up, this is often a reminder to us to engage in recognizing and increasing our personal talents, skills, and spiritualism. Even if your environment may require you to be calm or causes you to feel like you need to hide what makes you unique, remember that you can always tap into your inner strength when you need it. Have respect for others and yourself. Hold dignity and wisdom with the importance they deserve as you work to increase your stamina.