The Devil The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. — Albert Einstein How fascinating that we go straight from the Lovers last week to the Devil this week! As I mentioned last week, the two cards are intimately connected … Read more
To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily.To not dare is to lose oneself.— Søren Kierkegaard Get ready for a busy week! The Knight of Wands is here! The Wands suit, of course, is about Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are always how that suit is put into action. … 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 LoversI am your lover, come to my side, I will open the gate to your love.Come settle with me, let us be neighbors to the stars.You have been hiding so long, endlessly drifting in the sea of my love.Even so, you have always been connected to me.Concealed, revealed, in the unknown, in the un-manifest.I … Read more
Knight of WandsThe eternal quest of the individual human being is to shatter his loneliness.— Norman Cousins Get ready for a busy week! The Knight of Wands bursts onto the scene! The Wands suit, of course, is connected to Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are always how that suit … Read more
The Ace of WandsKnowing is not enough; we must apply.Willing is not enough; we must do.— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe From last week’s Knight, now to the Ace, the Wands are sending a clear message that we must take action. This is not the time for passivity, confusion, analysis, or emotions; now is the time … Read more
If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; Every arrow that flies feels the attraction of earth. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Elegiac Verse As we emerge from the quiet days of Imbolc, we are being awakened by the Eight of Wands. The eights of the Tarot are about abilities, self-directed … Read more
Grab your coat and get your hat Leave your worries on the doorstep Life can be so sweet On the sunny side of the street. — Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh, 1929 After the rather dismal challenges of last week’s card, I am especially delighted today to tell you that we have a visit this … Read more
The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung. ~ Philip Brooks After the phenomenal six-week string of Major Arcana cards, with … Read more
I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time, at peril of being judged not to have lived. — Oliver Wendell Holmes We long to live passionate lives. There is a mega-industry that cranks out nothing but juicy … Read more