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
The Seven of PentaclesAll human wisdom is summed up in two words – wait and hope.— Alexandre Dumas Père The Seven of Pentacles makes a welcome appearance this week. As most people may be aware, seven is considered a “lucky” number, but why? Traditionally, it is a number of magic, spirituality and initiation into a … Read more
Four of PentaclesMoney often costs too much. — Ralph Waldo Emerson In Tarot numerology, the fours are about stability, grounding, and consolidation. In the money- and practical reality-focused energy of Pentacles, this card could be about structuring our finances, about strengthening our assets and making fiscally sound decisions. But look closely at the man holding … Read more
Eight of WandsIf you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth.— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Here we have an image of eight wands, flying like arrows, all in alignment and balance. The wands are approaching the Earth, and the fire of the will … Read more
The Two of CupsAlthough my neighbors are all barbarians,And you, you are a thousand miles away,There are always two cups on my table. — Chinese poem, possibly Tang Dynasty As you might expect, the number one issue when people seek a Tarot reading is love: When will it come? Who will it be? How can … 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
Nine of SwordsThere is no grief like the grief that does not speak. — Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThe Nine of Swords is obviously a card of sorrow, and the anguish we sometimes feel in our dark hours alone. This card often speaks to our suffering on behalf of those we love, not just our own pain … Read more