In that simplicity, he bears the seal of Nature and of Art; in that innocence, he signifies the restored world. ~ Arthur E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot – The Sun Today, I have been collaborating with some of the wisest souls in the Tarot world, and we have decided to invite everyone … Read more
Dearest ones… As some of you know, I am headed off for my annual love-fest, known as the Readers Studio, hosted by the wondrous Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone of the famed Tarot School. In past vacations and trips, I have either knocked myself silly, writing up a bunch of articles ahead of time, and … Read more
On Tuesday, I posted an emergency request for you to ask our governor to veto some poorly worded legislation. Unfortunately, I have since learned that the inflammatory condemnation of this bill, which I shared here, was distorted and unfair. I apologize and am posting an update and correction today. Dear friends and visitors, This is … Read more
Not all of the poetry from the Brighid Poetry slam has to be directly addressed to the Goddess of poetry, healing and art. All poetry honors Brighid. So today’s choice is one that Shannon Hawthorn Ash selected. Thank you, Shannon, for reminding me how much I love Marge Piercy! Blessings! Three of Cups (an excerpt) … Read more
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincoln We’ve been looking at what we can expect this year by examining it through the lens of the Tarot, for 2011 is the Tarot Year of the Emperor. Yesterday, we examined what his influence … Read more
Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all. ~ President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower Yesterday, I offered a brief overview about The Emperor in terms of the Tarot. Today, we’ll take a look at the implications for his influence on global events this … Read more
Contemplate thy powers, contemplate thy wants and thy connections; so shalt thou discover the duties of life, and be directed in all thy ways. — Akhentaton (1380-1362 BCE) As you may know from being in my Birthday Club in years past, or from taking my classes, or from the many articles I have published, the … Read more