When the sun rises, I go to work.When the sun goes down I take my rest,I dig the well from which I drink, I farm the soil which yields my food, I share creation, Kings can do no more. — Chinese proveb, approx. 2500 B.C.E. The apprentice is skillfully focused on his task. Although he … Read more
To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily.To not dare is to lose oneself.— Søren Kierkegaard Get ready for a busy week! The Knight of Wands is here! The Wands suit, of course, is about Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are always how that suit is put into action. … Read more
The Ace of Wands Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. — Henry David Thoreau We draw closer to the zenith of the Light … Read more
The Four of WandsTo be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition. — Samuel Johnson Here’s one of the happiest cards in the Tarot, and yet another Wand this week! The Tarot’s fours focus on grounding, structure, and stability. But the Wands’ fiery energy of growth is not so easily contained. The … Read more
The Two of Cups Love one another, but make not a bond of love:Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. — Kahlil Gibran What a beautiful view of this week’s Summer Solstice energy, for it is all about heart to heart connections, and true love. In fact, this gentle … Read more
The Five of Swords Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. – Abraham Lincoln A card that has all too often appeared on my website, the Five of Swords is definitely a challenging one. If you would like to read my more general interpretation … Read more
This solar eclipse week, we are asked to let go once and for all to a story, idea, or plan that is over. Only from the ashes can a Phoenix rise.
The Magician We circle round creating sacred space,Invoking from the Heavens holy grace.We call the Gods to guard our solemn rite,And ward this hallowed ground with walls of light.Let sky above and earth below unite,A bond established by Olympic might.Let fear and discord leave without a trace,And peace prevail within this holy place. Let word … Read more
This week, we stand on a precipice, our desires in motion. Fair winds blow. Change is assured. Let us adjust our sails and find our way home.
The Page of Cups If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.– Rachel Carson As you may know, the Court cards of the Tarot … Read more