Tarot Card of the U.S. Election Week, Nov. 2-8, 2020: Five of Cups
This week, we acknowledge the painful losses we have endured. But there is love that has had our backs all along, now showing us the way home.
This week, we acknowledge the painful losses we have endured. But there is love that has had our backs all along, now showing us the way home.
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
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
This week, if you need a time-out, take it. But don’t get so wrapped up inwardly that you miss a gift from Spirit that you did not even expect.
Two of Cups Hello young lovers, whoever you are,I hope your troubles are few.All my good wishes go with you tonight,I’ve been in love like you. Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star,Be brave and faithful and true,Cling very close to each other tonight.I’ve been in love like you. — from The King and … 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
Seven of Cups If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. — Henry David Thoreau This week, we move from Summer to the Autumn Equinox. It would appear that as we do, there are many choices vying … Read more
Six of CupsBy words, by voices, a lost way —And here above the chimney stackThe unknown constellations sway —And by what way shall I go back? — Archibald MacLeish This is an enigmatic card, to say the least. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, we see two figures that, at first glance, appear to be children. Many … Read more
Nine of CupsBe content with what you are, and wish not change;nor dread your last day, nor long for it.— Marcus Aurelius What an interesting card for carrying us across the threshold of the New Year. The nines of the Tarot are about completion, and so we bid farewell this week to the year 2007. … Read more
To eat bread without hope is still slowly to starve to death.— Pearl Buck This is a card that is both mysterious and sorrowful. A figure is slightly turned away from us, face hidden in grief, gazing at the three spilled cups. While the sky is gray, the river is clear and relatively smooth, and … Read more