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
All human wisdom is summed up in two words – wait and hope. — Alexandre Dumas Père Following last week’s visit from the Six and with unsubtle timing during this early part of the harvest season (in the Northern Hemisphere), the Seven of Pentacles appears. As most people may be aware, seven is considered a … Read more
Money is the blood of the planet. Heal the money and we can heal the world. – Barbara Wilder, Money is Love No, it isn’t déjà vu! We did indeed have a visit just the week before last from the Six of Pentacles. So it appears that the focus once again is on resources; specifically, … Read more
Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend. — Sarah Ban Breathnach author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy Our involvement with the practicalities of Pentacles continues this week, with a visit from the source of … Read more
Talent works, genius creates. — Robert A. Schumann Back again for the fifth time this year! This could be a new record for repeat appearances! As I wrote previously, the Threes of the Tarot are cards of transition; they are the fruit born of the marriage of opposites and the outcome of what was begun … Read more
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. – Pablo Picasso It’s been over three years since the Page of Cups came visiting, but we welcome him this week of the Harvest Moon. As you may know, the Court cards of the Tarot are neither as … Read more
In the end, we will remember, not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is the first time in all these years that I have allowed myself to be late for our Tarot Card of the Week. Many thanks for your patience while I … Read more