The Six of WandsThe person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.— Dale Carnegie We have another visit this week from the Six of Wands. Riding on his steed, accompanied by his allies and supporters, the leader carries the … Read more
Nine of Cups Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846–1916) What an profound card for this week of Yuletide! I just couldn’t help but tinker a little bit with it. If you must see what the real Rider-Waite-Smith card looks like, you can go … Read more
Five of SwordsDefeat is a school in which truth always grows strong.— Henry Ward Beecher Here’s a card that we were getting repeatedly in 2007. I can’t say I’ve missed it much. As is the case with many of the Swords, and the Fives of all the suits, this one shows us conflict and strife. … Read more
Three of Pentacles As the season of believing seems to wind down, let me gently remind you that many dreams still wait in the wings. Many authentic sparks must be fanned before passion performs her perfect work in you. Throw another log on the fire. — Sarah Ban Breathnach What message arrives for us as … Read more
The Six of Pentacles Every good act is charity. A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellow. — Moliere (1622-1673) Money certainly does seem to be on the forefront of many peoples’ minds. Of course, the economic crisis goes on, perhaps not being covered by the … Read more
Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know how to laugh either. — Golda Meir Oh dear. What can I say? I was probably as disappointed as you to have this be our first card of the new year. I am rarely tempted to “cheat,” but I admit that … Read more
The Five of PentaclesIf you are going through hell, keep going. — Winston Churchill It’s interesting that after last week’s Six, we now step back to the Five of Pentacles — a card that is rarely welcome, and certainly not this week, when we celebrate Lughnasadh – the first harvest. But here it is and … Read more
Forget your opponents; always play against par. — Sam Snead Here’s a card that hasn’t turned up in several years. In the past, it has appeared at times of strife, and sometimes when there is a spotlight on some kind of intense, even cutthroat competition. In a week that brings us, at minimum, a Solar … Read more
Nine of Pentacles Earth’s crammed with Heaven. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning Our conversations about abundance and security continue this week with yet another Pentacles card. Happily, based on the feedback you have given me, this is one of the most popular cards in the Pentacles suit. Indeed, for many folks, it is a perennial favorite … Read more
When the situation is desperate, it is too late to be serious. Be playful. — Edward Paul Abbey (1927 – 1989) This week, we have a rare visit from the Page of Wands, a Court card. Neither as dramatic and spiritual as the Major Arcana’s big life lessons, nor as pragmatic as the actions, moods, … Read more