There is so much I can say about this card. And this particular Moon is one of my favorite of any card in any deck. I used to sit in class in high school and draw it, having never seen a deck of tarot cards in my life. But I'm so sleepy. So for now I shall say good night. I promised myself I'd make a post a night, no matter how brief.
The Dark Angels shuffled out The Wheel of Fortune X. A golden sky forces back dark thunder clouds. To the left and right are two stone walls with a bull and a lion respectively. Dead center is a dark magician type fellow standing in front of a massive stone wheel with a huge stone gryphon. On the one hand there is brute force or doing things out of habit (the bull), on the other hand there is reacting out of anger, foolish pride, or ego (the lion). Between them us the gryphon and the human. Gryphons symbolize great wisdom and protection. Buddhist philosophy teaches the "Middle Way", which in extremely basic terms is about living with a sense of balance that is found through meditation as opposed to extremes. Because therein lies true happiness. Ultimately ones external conditions are a reflection if the internal.
Major changes are in the air. I can feel it and am starting to see evidence in my physical reality. And this card is a 10 which means the cusp of endings and beginnings. There is a profound theory of the 10 Worlds, which I won't event attempt to go into but you can go here to explore on this award winning blog my dear friend does to learn about. If I can continue to view life through the eyes of the gryphon and accept that life is constantly in flux and just because really fucked up shit happens, it doesn't necessarily equate with punishment. In fact, literal shit is also known as fertilizer. It's not really good or bad inane of itself. It's just shit. Depends on what one does with it, and that may be seen as good or bad perhaps. But shit (aka Life) is just shit. The lotus flower is used to symbolize Nicherin Buddihsm for several reasons, one being the fact that it is such a gorgeous flower that grows in the murkiest water. That's what is really meant by the phrase, "It is what it is..." The title of this card says it all in Buddhist terms. They do not say "blessings" but instead use the word "fortune". NO cause is ever wasted in Buddhism, meaning no effort made. Effort can be action, but equally as much one's thoughts or intentions even if no action is taken. Say for example you had a friend in the hospital. You really want to go sit with them. It will bring them joy to have someone to spend time with them. It will bring you joy from doing something that makes you feel like a compassionate person. But it's butt-ass cold outside and you just want to go home. In Buddhism, fighting through the feelings of not wanting to go and going based on doing something kind, will amas good fortune. But say you don't want to go because you feel a cold coming on so going is harmful to you, thus you decide not to. The honor of your intention will still bring you good fortune. It's still considered "making cause". This card is reminding me to keep making good causes and due to the law of cause and effect, I will experience good fortune.
It's also worth mentioning the fact that there is no such thing as coincidence and Buddhism is a very prominent force showing up the past few days. Out of nowhere I chanted Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo one day last week. Then I came across my beads and prayer book totally at random. Yesteday's card was the QofW as Tina Turner who has been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for like 40 years or so, and today a wonderful woman I used to practice with in Philly called to let me know she is in town and wants to get together. Seems the a Universe has significant changes in store that have been building up from the many causes I've made. (Of course now I have "Proud Mary" playing in my head lol! And we're rollin'!)
Tonight I shuffled my Hanson-Roberts deck for my Person of the Week. I got the Queen of Wands and Tina Turner is a perfect example of this court card. The woman survived an abusive childhood and then marriage yet was a loving mother and one of the most successful women non the planet. The picture above is her making the cover of Vogue Germany at age 73 and looking like every bit the sex goddess she did in the 60's! The QofW is a fiercely independent and bold woman who grabs life by the balls and makes no apologies for it. She wants to experience all of the joy and possibility it has to offer. She can do 37 things in one day and make it seem effortless. As a mom she is absolutely amazing. She is the woman who will get up and make sure her young ones get a good breakfast. It may be instant grits or Eggo's, but they'll get fed. She will not only be at their football games, she'll most likely be on the field helping them practice. The woman seems to have an endless source of energy and her laughter is And she is almost always a total sex kitten. As a matter if fact, she often comes up as the "other woman" in readings. Boy could I tell you a story about the first to me that happened lmao! Holy shit was that awkward considering the client's wife was sitting right there!
The QofW can have a wicked temper. She will get right up in your face and rip you a new ass. She can be pushy, brazen and bossy, but she is one of the most wonderful and true friends you can have.
Tonight I got the Moon XVIII. There is a massive super moon glowing like a halo behind a very androgynous looking shirtless vampyre. Let's call it a her for tonight. Her arms are extended back as she grabs her cape. She is wearing a soft blue skirt and standing next to cattails growing in tall grasses. I think bullet points will serve me best tonight.
- where am I feeling emotionally vulnerable? Make a list. Burn it.
- do a meditation to a lunar Goddess
- plan out my full moon ritual this week
- release toxic emotions (cattails grow where toxic chemicals are high). I will use the spiritual bath tonight my friend who is an houngan made for me to ensure I've cleansed 2013 negative energy
- romantic energy headed my way??
- Be sure to drink more water.
- create tarot water essence by placing a card who's energy's I want to infuse into my being under a glass of water. Maybe tonight I will do the 10 of cups.
So one thing that I generally seem to suck at is football predictions. I've come a long way to be able to have confidence to say that I'm a damn good reader however, I seem to suck at football protections. But tonight I figured I'd take a chance and see what I could come up with. The first game was Kansas City at Indianapolis Colts. After some indecision I went with the Colts. I decided to try my Secret Language of Color Oracle after having pulled some tarot cards and still not really feeling confident about who was going to win. I pulled the card Emerald which spoke to me as representing the Colts being a cool color and closer to blue. For shits and giggles I pulled one more card and in came some confusion because it was the card Red. Then I read the message printed on each card and got a lot more clarity as well as was able to trust my So one thing that I generally seem to suck at is football predictions. I've come a long way to be able to have confidence to say that I'm a damn good reader however, I seem to suck at football protections. But tonight I figured I'd take a chance and see what I could come up with. The first game was Kansas City at Indianapolis Colts. After some indecision I went with the Colts. I decided to try my Secret Language of Color Oracle after having pulled some tarot cards and still not really feeling confident about who was going to win. I pulled the card Emerald which spoke to me as representing the Colts being a cool color and closer to blue. For shits and giggles I pulled one more card and in came some confusion because it was the card Red. Then I read the message printed on each card and got a lot more clarity as well as was able to trust my intuition more. Emerald says "call your mind, body and soul". Red says "free yourself from pain". To me the red card address the fact that Kansas City, being the red team, had a lot of injuries that was going to be your Achilles' heel. The quote on the Emerald card made me think about how angry yet focused Andrew Luck the quarterback for the Colts was when they were getting their ass severely kicked in their own stadium. Don't quote me on stats, but the Colts came back from a three touchdown deficit to win the game by one point.
I got a text from out of the blue for a Skype reading and yesterday I got a massive tip from a client I've only had once but instantly connected with on a very deep level. So that Ace of Pents from yesterday's card is doing its job. I also think that particular illustration of it may mean looking like sunrise may infer that changing my vampire bat circadian rhythm to that of a more normal, less nocturnal human for while may improve my finances. At least until it warms up enough for me to read out in Jackson Square again.
I'm so tired I can't even see straight. I think this 4 of swords is a sign from the Universe that I really need to get some rest. I need to get good, solid sleep, but also to rest my mind from stress which means to meditate every single day even if it's just for 5 minutes. Which I've been quite good at, but I may need to do it in the middle of the day to rejuvenate so I don't feel overwhelmed. I need to do as this guy has, carve out time to clear my head so I don't feel boxed in by life's many stress triggers. And I do have to get up earlier than what is usual for me in the morning. So on that note, good night.
This card is from the Hanson-Roberts deck, which is the very first tarot deck I ever owned. I've drawn the Ace of Pentacles. A beautiful pink and purple sky gives way to a huge golden pentacle, surrounded by white lillies with bright green stems. All if this gives me the feeling of a bright future on the financial front. The thing I often get when I see the star of the pentacle on the AofP is that keeping priorities in perspective by honoring Spirit and my own personal spirit is important. I'd also say getting the Ace of Earth on the second day on the new year and just after the New Moon in Capricorn is an auspicious sign. And today was one of th best days I've had financially in a very long time and for that I am most grateful! Maybe because of the catchy little tune I've been singing that I heard in a prosperity meditation, "Money is comin' to me!" The great thing about the AofP is it bodes well for creating security and stability that has far reaching effects. Thank the Goddess!
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