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Interpretation & Meaning

Aufbruchstimmung - a card from the inclusive oracle deck

Aufbruchstimmung – literally feeling of departure – is a German word describing the mix of optimism and turmoil felt before embarking on a journey.

It’s about the excitement of the roaring sea ahead combined with the melancholy as the city turns into a distant blob of lights. About everything that’s coming and all we need to leave behind in order to make space for it.

When this card shows up, it’s an invitation to embrace transformation in your life. This ship is going to sail no matter what, trying to anchor it would only make the process harder.

If you know you’ve achieved all the achievable in your current job, maybe it’s time to let go and start new. If your relationship has felt like a friendship for a long time, you should probably close that chapter and move on. 

Stop clinging to a world that doesn’t exist anymore and find your place within the new one. The best course of action is acknowledging a change that is already happening – whether inside or outside of yourself – and try to make the best of it. As scary as any metamorphosis can be, the only way out is through.

This card ensures you’ll end up stronger and happier than before if you choose to be part of the change rather than just subject to it.

Keywords: metamorphosis • adaptability • change • letting go of the old • embracing the new • transformation • growth • coming of age • rebirth •movement

Practical References

Work
Hair Stylist, Plastic Surgeon, Renovator, all professions that apply or enable some kind of change
Situations & Life Events
Rehab, Divorce, any life event that comes with a significant life change
Activities
Renovating, Redecorating, Body Modifications
Archetypes The Chameleon

Interpretation within the Game of Cracks

The Soil
In the Soil position, this card suggests a change that has happened or is happening in the life of the consultant. It could be a move, a career change or anything that has transformed the social or romantic dynamics in a relationship. It can also symbolize re-shaping your look or body or a shift happening in culture or the political climate
The Knot
As the Knot, this card symbolizes the tension between living a change and adapting to it. The consultant has to learn how to let go of the old and embrace the new in order to grow from the current situation
The Eye
When this card shows up as the Eye, it can represent someone who values evolution, a sense of growth, progress. It can also represent a transformative personality who likes to turn any situation upside down
The Fall
As the Fall, this card warns you against forcing a change where a change isn't needed or - even worse - applying it to the wrong aspect of your life. It's easy to fall into the trap of changing your job, partner or hair color when the focus should be on changing your attitude or world views. It could also be a sign that you shouldn't passively accept a change that is taking place in your life or that trying to change somebody else will prove to be a deluded fantasy
The Hook
When this card appears as the Hook, it's an invitation to apply a much needed change to your current situation
The Fruit
In the Fruit position, this card suggests an outcome that manifests itself through a significant change in the life of the consultant. The old will feel far behind as an exciting new chapter starts

Homework & Practice

In order to embody the teachings of this card, you can:

  • Make a list of the biggest changes in your life along with the blessings they brought with them.
  • Take out a history book and reflect on the incredible adaptability to change that humanity as a species has displayed throughout the centuries
  • Write down all the fears you can think of that are connected to the change you are facing. Try to assess how realistic they are and if there’s anything you can do to stop these situations from happening. Sometimes the feelings connected to a transformation are way more overwhelming than its practical outcomes.
  • Acknowledge the fact that stress and anxiety are just the way our bodies react to change. If the change you are facing is positive (having a baby, getting married) it’s important not to feel guilty over what is just a natural reaction
  • Try to see change as an opportunity. Whether that’s good or bad, try to make a list of all the positives that may come out of this transformation. Is there any opportunity to grow and learn from this?
  • Assess your level of control. If the change you are facing is completely out of your control, coming to terms with the uncertainty of life is the most important thing. In most situations, there will be big or small things that you can plan in order to have at least some control over the situation. If you’re moving to a new city, for example, you could list activities and restaurants you want to try and even come up with a precise schedule for each. This will help you regain a feeling of control and hopefully decrease your anxiety levels.
  • Focus on your values instead of your fears. When going through a big change we can sometimes be afraid of “losing ourselves”. By focusing on your values, you’ll realize that your internal compass will most likely stay intact through the storm and protect the core of your identity from changing.

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