This week's External Influence is the Seahorse Spirit Guide! When this guide appears, it is often seen as a reminder to look towards other's needs before yourself. Consider if you have been lacking in thinking of other's feelings when you act. The Seahorse connects us with our empathy for others. It heralds a week of mindfulness and action to bring peace and safety to those around you. Consider volunteering to an organization or simply checking in on family and friends to make sure they are doing well. The Seahorse guide is seen as a sign of good fortune originating from the sea. It is a recognition of the skills to find resources in tough times and to consider if the armor you have built around yourself is an aid or if it is really just holding you back. Don't be afraid of the things that make you strong, but don't let yourself be too inflexible. Consider what other's need before you act and view a wider perspective when creating decisions. This week may require you to stand firm on your own needs if you are feeling pressed past your boundaries. But be aware if you are the one overstepping someone else's boundaries. By having empathy, we can share this consideration for others and aid in a positive shift in our environment.

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 is the spirit guide Otter. When this guide comes into play, know that it truly is the time to play! Let your inner joy grow brighter by engaging in activity that you particularly love in order to relax and destress. This will aid you in feeling more like yourself once more. Allow yourself to explore the talents you have in a fun and lighthearted way. Tap into the watery energy of the Otter spirit guide in order to gain the flexibility and creativity necessary to get through this week. Meet your challenges with courage, determination, and lightheartedness. Know that you can do this! Explore your world this week and find out where the opportunities and information lay for us to find. Do not be afraid to let go of negative thoughts, habits, addictions, or pasts. Tune into the energies around you and emit confidence and joy! By tapping into your curiosity, this will enable you to find the answers to your problems. Allow the events of this week to unfold naturally rather than forcing anything. Float and glide with life with light within you so that you may be receptive to the lessons of the world around you. This will enable you to grow into a stronger and healthier person.