When the sun rises, I go to work.When the sun goes down I take my rest,I dig the well from which I drink, I farm the soil which yields my food, I share creation, Kings can do no more. — Chinese proveb, approx. 2500 B.C.E. The apprentice is skillfully focused on his task. Although he … Read more
The Magician We circle round creating sacred space,Invoking from the Heavens holy grace.We call the Gods to guard our solemn rite,And ward this hallowed ground with walls of light.Let sky above and earth below unite,A bond established by Olympic might.Let fear and discord leave without a trace,And peace prevail within this holy place. Let word … Read more
Page of Pentacles When it’s over, I want to say: all my lifeI was a bride married to amazement.I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.— Mary Oliver The Pages in the Tarot, sometimes depicted as Princesses or even Daughters, are often messengers, or catalysts for change. They may indicate an actual child … 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
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
The Queen of Pentacles Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.— Henry David Thoreau Another Pentacles card this week. In fact, glancing back at the previous weeks, we have certainly had our share of them. Of course, this is not very surprising as the dimming economic picture has overshadowed the politics of war (although … Read more
The Ten of PentaclesAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time. — T.S. Eliot Not since June of 2005 has this been my website’s Card of the Week. Rachel Pollack notes that this is one of the “Gateway” cards, which would be appropriate … 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
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
The Four of PentaclesMoney, it’s a crime. Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie.Money, so they say, Is the root of all evil today. But if you ask for a rise it’s no surprise that they’re Giving none away. — Roger Waters, Pink Floyd In Tarot numerology, the fours are about … Read more