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
Six of Wands If you seek truth, you will not seek victory by dishonorable means,and if you find truth you will become invincible. — EpictetusRuled by Jupiter, the sixes in the Tarot are expansive and benevolent. They are about the benefits of cooperation and sharing with others. With Wands being the Life force, we see … 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 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
Page of WandsGrab your coat and get your hatLeave your worries on the doorstepLife can be so sweetOn the sunny side of the street. — Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh, 1929 (Tap. Tap. Tap.) Is this turned on? Can you hear me? Oh, good! Attention, good folk, ladies and gentlemen, and all who visit these … Read more
The Ten of PentaclesAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time. — T.S. Eliot Not since June of 2005 has this been my website’s Card of the Week. Rachel Pollack notes that this is one of the “Gateway” cards, which would be appropriate … Read more
The MagicianWhat really interests me is whether Godhad any choice in the creation of the world. — Albert Einstein Only once before in my Card of the Week has the Magician come calling, and now, what impeccable timing he has! For this week, with the Vernal Equinox, the new astrological year begins. In the Northern … Read more
The MagicianImagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.— George Bernard Shaw A powerful message appears for us this week, and one I think will especially resonate for those of us who are working with The Artist’s Way. The … Read more
The Page of WandsHumanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature. — Tom Robbins This week, we have rare visit from the Page of Wands, a Court card. Neither as dramatic and spiritual as the Major Arcana’s big … Read more