Tarot Card of the Week, June 2-8, 2014: Five of Pentacles

The mother of revolution and crime is poverty.   ~ Aristotle This week, we are faced with another challenging message from the Tarot. The Five of Pentacles is one of those cards that often comes up as a least favorite in my Tarot classes’ games of “Good Card, Bad Card.” Understandably so. The fives are … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week, Jan. 19-25, 2015: Nine of Pentacles

Earth’s crammed with Heaven. ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning After last week’s challenges, it is with some relief that in this week of the New Moon we welcome the Nine of Pentacles. The nines of the Tarot show the suit’s completion (with the tens being an overflowing into the next phase). All of the nines speak … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week, June 9-15, 2014: Seven of Pentacles

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. ~William Blake In this week of the Full Rose Moon, we are visited by an old friend who, over the years, has frequently appeared on other Full Moons. After the strife of last week’s Five, the Seven of Pentacles is most welcome. As most people may be aware, … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2015: Knight of Pentacles

The one characteristic more essential than any other is foresight. ~ Teddy Roosevelt This week, many of us are preparing to make our solemn vows and dedications for the ancient holiday of Imbolc. But we are also in the midst of a Mercury retrograde, creating delays and possible interference. So it is quite instructive to … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week, March 30 – April 5, 2015: The Hierophant

The story goes that a public sinner was excommunicated and forbidden entry to the church. He took his woes to God. “They won’t let me in, Lord, because I am a sinner.” “What are you complaining about?” said God. “They won’t let Me in either.”   ~ Brennan Manning, The Ragamuffin Gospel In this, THE … Read more