Hail the New Ye Lads and Lasses, Dec. 19-25, 2016: The Fool
To grow into who we authentically are, we must let go of who we were. Let us follow him in merry measure, for truly this gift is a Yuletide treasure.
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Love and Joy Come to You, Dec. 26, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017: Page of Wands
This week after Winter Solstice and Christmas, with many of us still on holidays, we get a bulletin from one of the happiest messengers of the Tarot!
A Solstice Gift from the Tarot, Dec. 18-24, 2017: Ace of Pentacles
New beginnings await in this blessed season of giving. Honor the gift of abundance, and share with as generous and loving a spirit as you are able.
Tarot Card of this Very Magical Week – Dec. 23-29, 2013: The Empress
All began in love; all seeks to return to love. Love is the law, the teacher of wisdom, and the great revealer of mysteries. ~ The Feri/Reclaiming Tradition Creation myth, from The Spiral Dance, by Starhawk I had a vision of this card coming, even before I drew it. As I shuffled and asked for … Read more
Tarot Card of Solstice and Christmas Week: Gift-Giver and Magical Visitor
Many-named, He wanders the nine worlds, Seeking knowledge in various guise. For His searching out wisdom is endless, As always on brave Sleipnir He rides, rides, rides! ~ One-Eyed Stranger, by Jackie Hannigan © 2003 How interesting that The Hermit, usually a rare visitor for my Card of the Week, is back only one month … Read more
Tarot Card of the Week: Dec. 20-26, 2010
To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself. — Søren Kierkegaard This Yuletide week promises to be intense and exciting! The Knight of Wands has burst onto the scene! The Wands suit, of course, is about Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are … Read more
Tarot Card of the Week – Dec. 6-12, 2010
Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion. — Gautama Buddha Alas, this week we receive one of the simplest, most obviously unhappy cards in the Tarot. As one of the very few cards with no human figure depicted, there is not a lot to describe. Even a child can … Read more
Tarot Card of the Week – December 5-11, 2011: The Hanged Man
The Circle is Cast. We are between the worlds And what happens between the worlds Affects all the worlds. (traditional Circle casting) This week, our reading brings a message as profound as anything I have ever seen in all my years. First, the rather shocking string of Major Arcana cards continues. Maybe I shouldn’t be … Read more
Tarot Card of the Week – Dec. 12-18, 2011: Eight of Wands
The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung. ~ Philip Brooks After the phenomenal six-week string of Major Arcana cards, with … Read more
Tarot Card of the Week – December 19-25, 2011: Ten of Cups
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha Joy to the world! Tidings of comfort and joy! Blessings overflowing to each and every one! In this magical week that brings the celebration of the ancient … Read more