the devil

todays card of the day is the DEVIL:
ok it's not fire and brimstone here but it is a bit impish. there's a bit of NOT wanting to commit to the higher path because there's more work and responsibility if you do. so mayhaps you're just coasti...ng along and living enjoying those earthly pleasures as you go. figuring I'm young or I work hard and I deserve to party, I can always do the important stuff later but that's an illusion and the illusion is a trap because as Scarlett O'Hara knows when you say tomorrow is another day tomorrow NEVER comes and years, decades, and lifetimes can pass us by without ever learning anything.
so as the mercury retrograde is waning you need to look at the past, at the patterns of your life and let go or change the ones that no longer work and create some space for the magic to happen. that goes for people to if they no longer serve your new path release them cause life gives you enough ballast to hold you down on a daily basis without clinging to the stuff you don't need.

queen of pentacles

todays card is the QUEEN of PENTACLES:
and I've chose Dolly Parton as a perfect representation of this Queen. she's smart and self made but happy and generous too. she understands how the world works but makes it work FOR her. that's just i...nstinctive with her, either ya got it or ya don't. .............
this queen understands how to live and not just exist and I cant possibly say it better than her so I want to share the lyrics to her new song (TRY) with y'all!
I have chased after rainbows
I’ve captured one or two
I’ve reached for the stars
And I have even held a few
I’ve walked that lonesome valley
Topped the mountains, sewed a sky
I’ve laughed and I have cried
But I have always tried

'Cause I’ve always been a dreamer
And dreams are special things
But dreams are of no value
If they’re not equipped with wings
So secure yourself for climbing
Make ready for the sky
Don’t let your chance go by
You’ll make it if you try

So try to be the first one up the mountain
The highest flying dreamer in the sky
And try your best to be an inspiration
Brothers that are still afraid and shy

And try to make the most of every moment
'Cause if you never try you never win
So try each day to try a little harder
And if you fail, get up and try again

You know nothing is impossible
If you can just believe
Don’t live your life in shackles
When faith can be the key
The winner's one who keeps determination in his eyes
Who’s not afraid to fly and not afraid to try

So try to be the first one up the mountain
And try to be the first to touch the sky
And don’t let somebody tell you, you can’t do it
And if they say that, show em it’s a lie

And if you fail at first just keep on trying
'Cause you are not a failure in god’s eyes
So spread your wings and let the magic happen
‘Cause you’ll never really know if you don’t try

And the first step is the one that’s always hardest
But you’ll never really know if you don’t try
You have to try

9 of wands

todays card is the NINE of WANDS:
Mercury hasn't even officially went retrograde and already everything is cattywampuss (happens oct 4th) communication is gonna be terrible I fear and it's already happening. we had to do a rerun of The Taro...t Talk Itv Show on Paraencounters Network because Rebeccas wireless crashed Monday. I haven't had any clients all week and communication is a readers bread and butter. even my mundane job oppsed my schedule and gave me an extra day off (of course when I need the cash! lol) and I've had multiple friends needing advice (which I would NEVER accept money for) that I gladly gave. but it all boils down to the crazy energy goin on preceding the retro.
I kinda feel it's like preparing for a universal energy hurricane. batten down the hatches, surround yourself with protection and light and hold on TIGHT! for those who enjoy a roller coaster ( I do NOT!) it may be a wild ride indeed but don't say you weren't warned!
I'm not an astrologer but it feel like mayhaps mercury is benefitting from the same cycle as the moon and we've had multiple supermoons already. could that be why the affects are so much more visible?
the nine is all about feeling attacked and holding your position so just hang in there on your high ground and do that which must be done and we'll make it through this with a minimum of fuss and muss (fingers crossed just in case! lol)
just remember that electronics can be fubared so back up everything and make sure you get those upgrades and just pay attention to detail. it's the difference between surviving it and living it!

king of cups

todays card is the KING of CUPS:
have you ever felt like the world was needy and looking at you for support and understanding and you just don't have any to give em? well that's this king he may rule the "CUPS" aka the emotional realm but h...e aint comfortable with that at all. he'd rather use his rational mind and totally cant or wont deal with things form a purely emotional standpoint.
this card is absolutely perfect in it's depiction because people look at the King as someone who is on a different level and has all these powers that separate him so they tend to treat him differently than they do others. he feels that separation and it just adds to the gap between him and others. alas instead of using that knowledge and fixing it he just shuts himself off from everyone on an emotional level and tends to look at the world through analytical eyes.............it's like an engineer trying to be a chef. he can follow the recipe and make an ok meal but there's no "soul" in it.
so do you need to get in touch with those inner feelings and bridge the gap emotionally with those around you or is it someone in your life who just cant open up and let others in. either way it's a challenge and patience is a must cause change is NOT easy nor wanted for this king.

5 of wands

todays card is the FIVE of WANDS:
can y'all feel the chaos in the air today? as mercury goes retro everything is cattywampus. expect your technology to go wonky and your friends to loose their minds!
being prepared is KEY to this and knowi...ng where all the strife and upheaval originates certainly goes a long way towards negating the effect. breathe DEEP and do that 10 count before you react. this is the perfect time to understand that old saying you cant control peoples actions but your reactions are under your control.
avoid getting pulled into the petty squabbles that surround you. now is the time to be "Switzerland" remain neutral unless it's something that actually matter to you " not my circus, not my monkeys!" is my mantra!
make sure you pay attention to your overall health and stability during this time and we'll all make it thru in one piece!

knight of swords

todays card is the KNIGHT of SWORDS:
and while knights looks may change with the ages their belief and their fight to right wrongs and defeat injustice never does. Sinbad is a perfect example though mayhaps not the first one would think of ...as a knight as he rides a horse that uses windpower and glides across those emotional tribulations with ease. he KNOWS what is right for him and has no problem going after it or moving on when the time is right.
we could all use a little of that in our lives, he is always in motion and fearless in his pursuit of all the world has to offer for those brave enough to go after it. so if you're feeling the time is right to break your bonds and set forth on a journey into the unknown then set sail on the tide my friends the adventure of a lifetime awaits those brave enough to leave the shore/shallows and ride the waves into the unknown!

king of swords

todays card is the KING of SWORDS:
I'm using the image of conan as king, he wore his crown on a troubled brow and that's certainly appropriate for the KING of Swords. right and wrong and the status quo matter. he earned his position and has... been on both sides of the fence. his opinions are hard won through action rather than someone who has been secluded and learned everything in theory.
he will listen and consider but once judgment is rendered it is swift and final. do not expect second chances here.....your best bet is to come clean if you screwed up and ask for mercy, it's actually your only chance because deception is NOT something this king understands or forgives. that civilized veneer can fade into the barbarian pretty quickly when he's riled.............keep that in mind when you have dealings with him.
if you ARE the king then mayhaps you need to make a major decision. your first instinct is usually correct and has held you in good stead for a long time so if it aint broke don't fix it.