Beth The Four of SwordsNowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.— Marcus Aurelius Making its first appearance since March, 2005, we are visited this week by the Four of Swords. Fours in the Tarot are about stabilizing, grounding, and completion. In the Swords, which are so often about … Read more
The Knight of Swords The aim of military training is not just to prepare men for battle,but to make them long for it.— Louis SimpsonHere is a first! It’s hard to believe, but it appears that we have never once had a visit from the Knight of Swords in all the years I’ve been pulling … Read more
DeathWhen I despair, I remember that all through history, the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it — always.— Mahatma GandhiI gazed at the cards this morning, asking for guidance … Read more
The Six of SwordsThis journey then, is nothing more, yet nothing less than a period of acclimating to a new way of seeing, a time of transition and revelation…— Bernadette Roberts As we cross the threshold this week from the tumultuous Wheel of Fortune year of 2008 into the mystery of what will be in … Read more
The Eight of WandsThe earth has grown old with its burden of careBut at Christmas it always is young,The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fairAnd its soul full of music breaks the air,When the song of angels is sung.— Philip Brooks Another visit from the Eight of Wands, which we’ve had several times … Read more
The Five of PentaclesThe mother of revolution and crime is poverty.— Aristotle Now, as we move into the deepest darkness of Yule this week, and so many of us are also getting into the holiday festivities, I was frankly hoping for a happier card. But instead, we are challenged by a card that has been … Read more
Three of PentaclesTalent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. — Stephen King We welcome the Three of Pentacles for the first time since Autumn, 2005. The Threes of the Tarot are transitional cards that move us from our sheer self-reliance and … Read more
The Fool In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. ~ Shunryo Suzuki-Roshi At first glance, this week’s appearance of The Fool seems ironic. Here we are in the waning days of 2008, with so many things coming to a close, such as the final full month of … Read more
The Eight of WandsOne’s destination is never a place,but a new way of seeing things.— Henry Miller What a perfect card for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year! The Eights of the Tarot are about abilities, self-directed action, and moving ahead. And of course, Wands are about fire, action, growth, and energy. … Read more
The Three of CupsA friend is someone who knows the song in your heartand can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.— Author unknown If you’ve been reading my blog this year, you know that I’ve been leading us on a journey to “Graceland,” in which we are honoring Grace, Virtue … Read more