To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it. ~ Andre Maurois This week, as millions of us travel and celebrate Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), we need to stay on our toes and pay attention to important messages. That fierce, smart, sometimes naive youth, the … Read more
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
Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray. ~ Rumi For only the third time since I began pulling the Card of the Week back in 2003, this week we welcome the Queen of Cups! The Queen of Cups has been compared to … Read more
It takes a long time to become young. ~ Pablo Picasso It’s been a while since we were visited by a Page, and what a tender one to get in this week of the Aries New Moon. As a gentle antidote to the fear and hostility that dominate the news, the Page of Cups comes … Read more
Does this spark joy? If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it. Marie Kondo, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up As we approach the Samhain season, the stores are already pushing us to shop for Christmas. Although this is one of the holiest times of the year for some of us, money … Read more
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. ~ Alice Walker In the wake of the devastation in Paris, as well as the less documented but equally tragic attacks in several other countries, it is a joy this week to welcome the Queen of Wands. With her … Read more
Fear not. For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ~ The Angel After the rather heavy challenges of the last few weeks, I am especially delighted today to tell you that we have a rare visit for this week before Winter Solstice from none other than … Read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people. ~ Chinese proverb After a recent visit just a few months ago, this week, we welcome back the Knight of Pentacles. The Knights of the Tarot are the … Read more
Knowing a great deal is not the same as being smart; intelligence is not information alone but also judgment, the manner in which information is collected and used. ~ Dr. Carl Sagan Why hello there, stranger. Long time no see! Welcome to the King of Swords, who has not visited us since June, 2009. … Read more
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~ John Quincy Adams In this important first week of Spring (or Autumn, if you live below the equator), featuring a Full Moon eclipse, we are graced with a visit from the King of Wands. Coming … Read more