Money is neither my god nor my devil. It is a form of energy that tends to make us more of who we already are, whether it’s greedy or loving. ~ Dan Millman Quietly sitting on his throne while all the other Tarot cards have paraded by week in, and week out, in this incredibly … Read more
Before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment: chop wood, carry water. ~ Zen Proverb In this pivotal week of the Spring Equinox (or Autumn, for our friends who live below the equator), as well as a very important New Moon, I admit I was imagining we would receive a card of momentous portent. As … Read more
If you’re going through hell, keep going. ~ Winston Churchill Back yet again, The Chariot seems to be one of our most frequent visitors lately. This week, it is especially welcome! In a world changing at dizzying speeds, it can be a steady ally to help us stay focused and balanced. And where we are … Read more
Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the things that are called evils, to surrender to them our freedom, in defiance of which we ought to face any suffering. ~ Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century C.E.) Okay, yes, I admit I was dismayed to pull this card for this week. … Read more
The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. ~ Leo Tolstoy Making another Full Moon appearance (having just visited us during the Hunter’s Moon of October), we also welcome yet another seven this week — this time, the Seven of Pentacles. Seven is a number of magic, spirituality and initiation into a deeper level … Read more
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done, because he wants to do it. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower This week of the Capricorn Full Moon, the American Solar Return, and Mars changing signs from Earthy, detail-focused (some might say nit-picky) Virgo to mental, sociable (some might say argumentative) Libra, … Read more
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world; The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own. Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings; The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own. ~ Eyes of the World, by … Read more
Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we’re born Into this world we’re thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out on loan, Riders on the storm… ~ The Doors, L.A. Woman Fasten your seatbelts! For only the second time ever, the wild rider of the court cards charges … Read more
Our purpose in life is not a thing that we must choose or figure out; it is revealed as we move towards it. ~ Beth (me) And The Fool is here to say, “Get moving!” The Fool is one of my favorite cards in the Tarot, because how people react to him is always very … Read more
Blessings of the New Moon in Aquarius! Gung Hay Fat Choy – Happy New Year! We welcome the Year of the Water Dragon! (and Happy Birthday to my favorite Aquarian in all the world!) I am your fairy tale. Your dream. Your wishes and desires, and I am your thirst and your hunger and … Read more