Each of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit. ~ William James This week’s card echoes the guidance of last week’s card, calling to our higher nature, and guiding us with hope, beauty and love. Welcome to The Lovers. On the … Read more
Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred…I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character… I have a … Read more
Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double… ~ The Clash With interesting magical timing, the same card we had for the late January New Moon pops up again for this week’s … Read more
Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. General Norman Schwarzkopf Looks like we could be called on to step things up this week. The Seven of Wands suggests we might need to defend that which matters most to us. With the Wands … Read more
There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament. ~ Henry Van Dyke With the unofficial end of Summer following Monday’s Labor Day holiday, and the New Moon on Wednesday, it promises to be an intense week. The Knight of Wands has burst onto the scene! The Wands suit, of … Read more
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. ~ James Oppenheim (1882-1932) What a joyous card, and how sweet to see it this week, in this time of dark challenges and uncertainty. Welcome to the Ten of Cups. The Cups, of course, are the suit of the emotions, … Read more
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. ~ Anais Nin Back again for the third time this year, and once again at a decisive juncture, we welcome the Queen of Wands. Her last visits were on the threshold of the New Year, Dec. 31, and then, quite recently, the week of the Turning … Read more
Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. ~ Joyce Meyer, Spiritual Inspiration Having visited once earlier this year, we again welcome the Three of Wands to guide us this important holiday week. In the numerology of the Tarot, threes are the expansion cards, the creative … Read more
In my end is my beginning. ~ T.S. Eliot This week, we receive one of the more disturbing images that makes the Tarot seem so daunting, especially for the timid. And, to be honest, I would have just as soon not pulled it for this week of the last Full Moon of Winter. But the Ten … Read more
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincoln In pulling this week’s card, I have to admit my heart sunk. For this most juicy week that features the Full Harvest Moon, the turning of the Wheel in our Mabon/Equinox celebrations, our own … Read more