The shadow is an idea from Jungian psychology that describes the part of us (usually “negative”) that we are unconscious of, that we neglect, or even outright deny.
When we refuse to acknowledge our shadow, we are prone to projecting our shadow onto others, perceiving traits in other people that may or may not be truly there.
Doing so can be a symptom of a shortcoming in ourselves that we have not yet come to terms with. For example, you may perceive confident people as being arrogant when it is you still struggling to find a happy level of self-confidence.
Coming to terms with our shadow is a life-long process and necessary when we set out to heal, love, and master ourselves. Simply put, we can endeavor to learn about and acknowledge our flaws and strengths. We can understand them and accept that they’ve been with us for a while.
We can recognize and integrate our shadow by becoming conscious of this part of us, taking responsibility for our shortcomings, and being more proactive in managing our insecurities.
This card may appear when there is an opportunity for us to examine and acknowledge a trait previously unknown to us. The trait may be a constructive or restrictive one.

Affirmation:  I love and respect myself as I am.