Illumination – To Will

Tarot Card of Solstice Week, June 17-23, 2013: Queen of Wands

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But thy eternal summer shall not fade. ~ William Shakespeare, Sonnet XVIII Here to herald in one of the most powerful times of the year – the Solstice and the Full Moon of Capricorn – is the brilliant, bold Queen of Wands. While our friends in the lands below the Equator are celebrating Yule, in … Read more

Tarot Card of Solstice and Christmas Week: Gift-Giver and Magical Visitor

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Many-named, He wanders the nine worlds, Seeking knowledge in various guise. For His searching out wisdom is endless, As always on brave Sleipnir He rides, rides, rides! ~ One-Eyed Stranger, by Jackie Hannigan  © 2003 How interesting that The Hermit, usually a rare visitor for my Card of the Week, is back only one month … Read more

Tarot Card of Samhain Week – Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2013: The Queen of Wands Returns

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Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing. ~ Arundati Roy Only a month after her last visit, and for an unprecedented fourth time in a year, the Queen of Wands comes calling once more. If you would like a more traditional analysis … Read more

Tarot Card for the First Full Week of 2016: Four of Wands

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To be happy you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world. ~ George Santayana In this first full week of 2016, we transition from the lofty potential of last week’s Ace to the structure and harmony promised by the Four of … Read more