Iris X Reading of the Week/Week beginning on 1/5/26:

Happy New Year to the friends of Iris X Readings! I shuffled The Hush Tarot by Jeremy Hush and asked for a reading for someone who will read this post. I never know who it will be for until I post it. Read on and see if it's for you! I love this deck- it's perfectly dark and somber with a bird theme. Right down my alley! Also- check out my website, and make sure that you are signed up for updates via newsletters. I promise, I won't send a lot of messages. If I manage one message a month, I'm doing well! https://www.irisxtarot.com/contact

This week's reading begins with anxiety. Sound about right? If this is your reading, you have a lot on your mind. You feel like your thoughts never stop and you have a hard time setting your mind to rest. These thoughts feel circular and constant, and like there is nothing that you can do to quiet your mind. Your anxiety waxes and wanes- but never quite leaves. 

Knight of Wands is next, showing you moving like Fire. Sometimes, you are a spark, other times a bonfire. . and then there are times that your light seems to go out. You are on a rollercoaster of energy and struggling to keep yourself in balance. You feel like you don't finish anything as well as you would have liked to have; and there are projects and hobbies that you have completely forgotten about. You are struggling to maintain energy and always starting up something new and feeling bad that you can't keep up with it all. 

Temperance is next. Take a deep breath and find some calm ground underneath you. If you are feeling anxious, how can you bring it down a notch? You need to temper your energy so that you can find a way to reduce the pressure coming at you. It may be a recipe that you need so that you can manage it all well. So far, your recipe consists of anxiety and always feeling like you can't do enough. Perhaps another element or idea could be mixed in to bring you a level of peace. 

The key is The Sun. Now, this is a tough one. We are in the dark time of the year. Our daylight is gone before the day even begins. You could use a break or an adventure. Some time being carefree, laughing and enjoying your life. This is a card about freedom from anxiety and struggles. It may be good to get some sunshine and fresh air to rejuvenate yourself. 

Here's what I see. If this is your reading, you have been feeling really anxious for a long time. And that anxiety plays into your not feeling like you do anything good enough. You feel like you run out of time every day and have to cut corners. Your energy and attention are all over the map, and you are struggling to complete anything. It's important to take a breath and relax. When you feel yourself going into a negative spiral, what are the ways that you can bring your anxiety down a notch? It is important to get control of your thoughts and stories before they control you. Get outside and get some fresh air. Take a walk. Sit under a light; or better yet, the Sun. It's important to bring some energy and life into your body in this cold month. Think of ways to temper your thoughts and anxiety, and figure out ways that you can get some sun, light, power and energy. 

I will be away til after the 16th. If you would like to set up a reading, I will return messages when I get back. Have a great week!