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
Page of Pentacles When it’s over, I want to say: all my lifeI was a bride married to amazement.I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.— Mary Oliver The Pages in the Tarot, sometimes depicted as Princesses or even Daughters, are often messengers, or catalysts for change. They may indicate an actual child … Read more
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
This solar eclipse week, we are asked to let go once and for all to a story, idea, or plan that is over. Only from the ashes can a Phoenix rise.
This week, we stand on a precipice, our desires in motion. Fair winds blow. Change is assured. Let us adjust our sails and find our way home.
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
Two of PentaclesBe here now. — Ram Dass It is interesting that the last time this card appeared, as now, we were also in a Mercury retrograde. Has it been as challenging for you as it has for me? In the Two of Pentacles, we see a young man dancing as he juggles his worldly … Read more
Nine of PentaclesThose who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.— Rachel Carson Once upon a time, when I was much younger, and believed that my life would not be complete unless I merged it with a soul mate, I always dreaded getting this … Read more
Two of Pentacles(no, this is not a mistake!) Lord, it is time. The summer was very big.Lay thy shadow on the sundials,and on the meadows let the winds go loose. — Rainer Maria Rilke This is a bit unusual. After a very thorough shuffling (and, of course, many shufflings in all my last uses of … Read more