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
Justice Justice does not help those who slumber, but helps only those who are vigilant. — Mahatma Gandhi Today, we get the Justice card — and in the very week that our Tarot Meetup is planning to discuss it! But I believe it has a much broader context, one that is relevant for anyone who … 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
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
Two of Cups Hello young lovers, whoever you are,I hope your troubles are few.All my good wishes go with you tonight,I’ve been in love like you. Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star,Be brave and faithful and true,Cling very close to each other tonight.I’ve been in love like you. — from The King and … 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
Justice Mother Nature is a stern punisher of crime. There is no cheating, bribery or leniency in her court of natural law and karma. The same goes for Saturn. Virgo’s vision is a life where natural order is restored and respected and natural justice rightfully reigns.— Guru Rattana, New Millennium Being I suppose I should … Read more
The Four of WandsTo be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition. — Samuel Johnson Here’s one of the happiest cards in the Tarot, and yet another Wand this week! The Tarot’s fours focus on grounding, structure, and stability. But the Wands’ fiery energy of growth is not so easily contained. The … Read more
The HermitThere is a road, no simple highwayBetween the dawn and the dark of night.And if you go, no one may follow;That path is for your steps alone.— from Ripple, by Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia A first appearance for us in our Card of the Week, The Hermit is a powerful card about being on the … Read more
The Two of Cups Love one another, but make not a bond of love:Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. — Kahlil Gibran What a beautiful view of this week’s Summer Solstice energy, for it is all about heart to heart connections, and true love. In fact, this gentle … Read more