It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. — Albus Dumbledore (via J. K. Rowling), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Somehow, I am not surprised to see the Seven of Cups make a somewhat rare appearance this week. With his back to us, we see a … Read more
Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either. — Golda Meir Oh dear. What can I say? I was probably as disappointed as you to have this be our first card of the new year. I am rarely tempted to “cheat,” but I admit that … Read more
This week, I ask your indulgence. I am packing and preparing to check out of the hotel in New York where I’ve been since Wednesday and drive halfway home today. This morning when I pulled our card, it made me laugh. I believe it is actually the first time ever that we’ve gotten the Ten … Read more
Queen of WandsBut thy eternal summer shall not fade. — William Shakespeare, Sonnet XVIIIPresiding over summer’s farewell this week, we are graced with a visit from the Queen of Wands. She is an inspiring combination of the passionate, magical fire energy of the Wands suit with the more gentle focus of a Queen. With her … Read more
Forget your opponents; always play against par. — Sam Snead Here’s a card that hasn’t turned up in several years. In the past, it has appeared at times of strife, and sometimes when there is a spotlight on some kind of intense, even cutthroat competition. In a week that brings us, at minimum, a Solar … Read more
He who holds the ladder is as bad as the thief. — German Proverb It’s interesting that this card last came up at this same time last year. And like last week’s card, we are again challenged with some kind of painful cargo. The Seven of Swords features a young man sneaking away from a … Read more
Expect your every need to be met. Expect the answer to every problem, expect abundance on every level. — Eileen Caddy This week, we are visited by a card that has only appeared once before, and that was back in 2006. The Ace of Pentacles represents the power of the Earth, for the Pentacle is … Read more
Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend. — Sarah Ban Breathnach author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy Our involvement with the practicalities of Pentacles continues this week, with a visit from the source of … Read more
To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself. — Søren Kierkegaard This Yuletide week promises to be intense and exciting! The Knight of Wands has burst onto the scene! The Wands suit, of course, is about Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are … Read more
The foundation of justice is good faith. — Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BCE Our guide for this coming week is a powerful Major Arcana card. The Justice card represents justice and fairness and finding balance in all things. Justice is one of the three cardinal virtues represented in the Tarot. The others are Temperance and … Read more