This week's External Influence is the Satyr. These half-human, half-goat creatures originate in Greek mythology as nature spirits that indulge in frivolous, sometimes lewd, behavior centered around music and joy. They are the epitome of spontaneous, free expression bursting with happiness and the pleasures of life. Satyrs discourage living in the rut of mundane life. When the Satyr appears as a spirit guide, it indicates that this week will provide an exciting, re-energizing few days. Dive into anything positive that brings your soul joy and reinvigorates your passions. Allow music, dance, and laughter to ring through your environment and reverberate within yourself. Allow it to shine like a light of shared ecstasy with those around you. Whether this is with a partner or in forms of platonic love with friends or even just encouraging the expression of joy in others around you. Remind the world of the good and the joy we can find in the world. Do not let yourself be dragged down by the injustice and anger that is swirling around in the world. Remember that there is more to life than the mundane and the regular. The Satyr reminds us to shout to the heavens with joyful song and dance. Remind yourself of the spiritual and supernatural that runs rampant through the energies of our world and others. Reconnect with the fantastic and fuel your heart and soul with this passionate rush of connection through joyful expression. Consider learning an instrument or restarting the love of one you may have not had time to play.

This week's Rune is Dagaz! This Rune is symbolized as the balance between night and day which lends to it's meaning as a balance between polarities. It represents the times of the year when the sun is at it's highest and represents the light of the day. As the sun crests the sky each day to fill the world with light, Dagaz is considered the Rune of enlightenment. When evolving, we first find the light within ourselves and then we are able to grow it to encircle us and shine on the world around us. Connect this week with Dagaz in order to understand the magic in both the light and the dark so that you may find fuel from the passionate flames of fire or to move without fear in the darkness. Dagaz connects the ability to harness power and opportunity with the wisdom of how and when to use it. Fire can be powerful, but it can also burn. Dagaz aids us in finding the balance. Get outside this week and soak up the sun!

This week's Internal Influence card is seen as the Horse spirit guide. Although this week will be a test to figure out a new routine or to balance social engagements, know that you are strong and that the wild spirit within you is shown both by the wolf and the horse! The horse spirit guide is a sign to release the bindings that have been holding you back! Stop doubting. Stop restraining yourself due to your fear. You have much more strength than you believe. Work on combining this power with gentle patience and compassion in order to overcome any ordeal you may feel within you. The horse is known for it's connections to freedom and travel. It was a key component in the spread of civilization and reminds us of both the wild abandon of a free spirit as well as the strength of a hardworking ethic. It is ok to develop and change over time. Allow your mind to travel and grow as you experience this week. It is ok to let go and move forward to advance physically and mentally. In doing so, you may open up abilities such as clairvoyance or the ability to see magic and the light in others. If can be intimidating to grow, but it will only aid you in becoming the best of who you really are.