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How to stop thinking about your Ex? Choose a card!
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How to stop thinking about your Ex? Choose a card!

Choose a card:

What is the card that calls you? (credit: Official website, Sagi Mendelboim)

Exes can be a common source of frustration. It’s true that there are awkward exes of all kinds, but honestly: we men can cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, this article is written in the feminine form but applies to everyone. Maybe you still think about him, maybe you feel like you’re meant to be together, but it’s just not happening. Maybe the relationship never really started, but you quickly became attached, or you’re sensitive, and this particular guy won your heart. Either way, this broadcast is for those who know deep down that they need to move on and want to figure out what to do this week to strengthen themselves and let go of the bad person. Whatever happens, it’s time to move forward.

Choose a card (1, 2 or 3), concentrate, take a deep breath, think about the card calling you and check its message. The truth? Even if you want to read all the posts, that’s fine too.

First Card: Three of Wands – Finding Support

Tarot – Three of Wands Card (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

The first message is simple, constant and true: do not face difficulty alone. Share, talk and above all, surround yourself with people who truly appreciate you. Sometimes bad relationships hurt our self-esteem. We adapt to their worldview to fit into the relationship, seeking to protect ourselves from the world, but in doing so we often sacrifice our personal power and lose sight of who we truly are and what we are worth.

This week, it’s crucial to restore your self-esteem, regardless of your ex! It does not define or determine who you are. It doesn’t give meaning to your life. Only you can do this, and those you consciously choose to include in your life. He’s out of your life now because he probably didn’t provide enough value to you, didn’t celebrate you, and didn’t make you feel important enough – and that’s unacceptable.

In addition to seeking encouragement, hugs, and love, focus on activities that make you feel good about yourself without seeking approval from anyone. Study something you love, dress in a way that makes you happy, and actively rekindle your enthusiasm for life. A mantra to repeat this week: I am ready to receive support from my good friends. I remember who I am, I remember all the good that is in me and I give the best of myself.

Second card: Six of Pentacles – Don’t give more than you receive

Card Six of Pentacles (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

The Six of Pentacles is often a lucky card. It appears when we receive opportunities to realize our potential, when someone simply loves us for who we are and offers us a true and sincere chance, whether in career, love, family or elsewhere.

What does this mean to you? Now it’s time for a simple math exercise: How much did you receive versus how much you gave? Who cared more? Who showed more love? Who was the most involved?

Your emotions and thoughts are valuable assets. Stop and think about this statement for a moment. Redirect your energy inward, toward yourself. Stop spending unnecessary time and energy. Invest in yourself. Literally: buy yourself something, invest in studies, take care of your body. Reclaim your energy and focus it on yourself.

Your next partner should be someone who has something to give, who wants to give, and who is willing to give. Think this week of a movie character, someone you know in real life, a neighbor’s spouse or any other example of a generous and dedicated person. Use them as a template for what you are looking for. Clearly explain to your subconscious: this is what I want to receive. Even though I don’t know where it is or if I deserve it, I want and am ready to accept such an investment from a partner.

Third Card: Judgment – ​​A Slow and Steady Process

The most important thing is to first recognize that you have made progress, that you are in a better place and that each day that passes brings improvement. Moving forward is a gradual process, and it won’t happen all at once.


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Every twinge of nostalgia isn’t a sign to call your ex or try again. Its lack is part of the “detoxification” process: it takes place in stages, with ups and downs. It’s natural and it’s okay.

Tarot: Judgment Card (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

Plus, maybe it’s time to start dating again, take risks, step out of your comfort zone, and meet new people. Judgment reminds us to replace one process with another. Find something to channel your energy and time into, so your energy isn’t directed toward thoughts of your ex. Redirect your available relational energy toward a more productive path. Take each day as it comes and take small steps forward.

One day, probably soon, you will suddenly realize that you are in a much better, higher place, that you have evolved.

A possible weekly mantra: I get stronger every day. I’m there and healing happens all the time. Soon I’ll see it’s behind me.

The author is Sagi Mendelboimdirector of the School of Studies on Personal Development, Tarot and Dreams; author of the bestseller The guide to reading the Tarot; a practitioner of classical homeopathy with 30 years of experience teaching and conducting courses and workshops on personal development, Tarot and dreams via Zoom, in Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel.