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 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
The Fool – Again! The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom; for we never know what is enough until we know what is more than enough.— William Blake Evidently, we are not yet finished with the lessons and the leap offered by The Fool! He must have some very, very important information … Read more
The Ten of Cups…Know that the seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. — from the Charge of the Goddess, traditional by Doreen Valiente Bliss! Only a month after its last appearance, this … Read more
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. ~William Blake Visiting us again, after its recent appearance at the first harvest of Lughnassadh, we welcome the Seven of Pentacles as the deepening energy of Samhain’s final harvest approaches. It is also the week of the Full Moon in Aries. As most people may be aware, seven … Read more
The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung. ~ Philip Brooks After the phenomenal six-week string of Major Arcana cards, with … Read more
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha Joy to the world! Tidings of comfort and joy! Blessings overflowing to each and every one! In this magical week that brings the celebration of the ancient … Read more
As I am preparing to begin driving home this morning, I have pulled our card of the week in sacred space, but am only adjusting it slightly, to reflect the current energies, instead of writing a totally new interpretation. I hope you’ll understand. ~ B. Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat … Read more
The Circle is Cast. We are between the worlds And what happens between the worlds Affects all the worlds. (traditional Circle casting) This week, our reading brings a message as profound as anything I have ever seen in all my years. First, the rather shocking string of Major Arcana cards continues. Maybe I shouldn’t be … Read more
You must meet the outer world With your inner world, Or existence will crush you. ~ Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakenings Blessings! A miracle is in the works for this week that brings the celebration of Imbolc (sometimes referred to as Candlemas or Brigid). The appearance of Temperance in this holy time is a powerful … Read more