The Five of Swords Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. – Abraham Lincoln A card that has all too often appeared on my website, the Five of Swords is definitely a challenging one. If you would like to read my more general interpretation … Read more
If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness. — Theodore Roosevelt With the Wands, which is the suit of Fire, will, and passion, this week, we see a figure who is staunchly defending himself. And the Sevens of the Tarot are ruled by Saturn, so they often present lessons and challenges. His … Read more
The Four of SwordsNowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.— Marcus Aurelius Making its first appearance since March, 2005, we are visited this week by the Four of Swords. Fours in the Tarot are about stabilizing, grounding, and completion. In the Swords, which are so often about … Read more
Thou art the joy of all joyous things Thou art the light of the ray of the Sun. Thou art the door that is open in welcome, Thou art the surpassing Star of guidance. – Gaelic prayer (from the Alexander Carmichael Carmina Gadelica collection, arranged by Lisa Thiel) What a gift to receive this card … Read more
As I am preparing to begin driving home this morning, I have pulled our card of the week in sacred space, but am only adjusting it slightly, to reflect the current energies, instead of writing a totally new interpretation. I hope you’ll understand. ~ B. Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat … Read more
Regardless of the self-destruction of the fossilized old era and its drama and shadows, the time of rebirth and renewal is here. Blessed Imbolc.
Today is the final candle lighting if you’ve not yet done it. Advent is over, the promise is kept, the birth has come. And some personal news, too.
We are enduring some of the darkest times ever seen. But we’ve made a holy circle that cannot be broken. Rejoice! The Child of Promise is born.
Tonight we enter the darkness of the last night before Solstice. Receive the gifts of Mother Night: balm for the too busy and bright dissonance.
In view of the deep divisions among us, the ceaseless rancor, and escalating attacks on our very foundations, we need this time more than ever.