Weekly Numerology: The 5th Week of the Year...

The fifth week of the year is influenced by the planet Mercury and highlights the way we think, listen, and speak. It is a planetary influence that brings clarity, but we first have to become quiet enough to hear the truth underneath all of the noise. If the communication feeds people's fears, increases hopelessness, and tears people down by dehumanizing or belittling them, then it is usually just a distraction that contains little to no truth at all. Mercury asks us to use our intellect to be logical about our reasoning instead of being blinded by bias. The gifts of this week offer a pathway to changing gears, practicing adaptability, and using discernment when it comes to processing information and making decisions on what we think about a certain topic.

"The Hierophant" archetype addresses leadership, systems, and those we look up to for guidance and direction. It is easy to blindly follow the tribe and go along with the beliefs of others in order to be a part of a group, but it is difficult to have a mind of our own, form our own beliefs based on the facts at hand, and decide to stand up for the Truths that don't always agree with those around us. The wisdom we gain from our lives comes from the experiences we have had and not just from what we have been told to believe. We create mental frameworks around our values and ethical beliefs, and the truth becomes the standard practice instead of the exception to the rule. "The Hierophant" teaches us about real power and how we can embody life's wisdom and act with integrity, speak with honesty, and practice critical thinking when processing information. When each of us becomes a trustworthy leader, we are able to see how our shared values can support one another and help to build a community that stands upon solid foundation. When everyone lives in a way that aligns with higher values, no corruption can gain power over the collective. The answers always resides in the hearts and souls of the individual, when there is clarity and stillness to hear the messages.