equinox

Tarot Card of the Week: Sept. 21-27

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Queen of WandsBut thy eternal summer shall not fade. — William Shakespeare, Sonnet XVIIIPresiding over summer’s farewell this week, we are graced with a visit from the Queen of Wands. She is an inspiring combination of the passionate, magical fire energy of the Wands suit with the more gentle focus of a Queen. With her … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week: March 14-20, 2011

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It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. ~ Albus Dumbledore (via J. K. Rowling), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In this powerful threshold week that brings a Full Supermoon and the beginning of the astrological New Year, as the Sun moves into intense Aries, loaded … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week: March 19-25, 2012 – Eight of Pentacles

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Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. ~ Zen Proverb In this pivotal week of the Spring Equinox (or Autumn, for our friends who live below the equator), as well as a very important New Moon, I admit I was imagining we would receive a card of momentous portent. As … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week: September 17-23, 2012: The Nine of Cups

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Gratitude is a two-fold love – love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest. ~ Henry Van Dyke Blessings and more blessings! We welcome the Nine of Cups, the gatekeeper of satisfaction and thanksgiving. This week, on a multitude of levels, we stand at a crossroads.  The American election … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week – Sept. 16-22, 2013: Five of Swords

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincoln In pulling this week’s card, I have to admit my heart sunk. For this most juicy week that features the Full Harvest Moon, the turning of the Wheel in our Mabon/Equinox celebrations, our own … Read more