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.

knight of swords

todays card is the KNIGHT of SWORDS:
I've chosen the image of Paul Atradies from Dune. the knight brings change, he is the righter of wrongs. injustice is something he cant abide and he will always follow his moral/ethical code without hesi...tation/deviation.
have you been putting off a decision because it may cause upheaval or cause a chain reaction you'll have to deal with? the knight says to stop procrastinating and do what must be done and do it asap.
the sleeper must awaken and the time is NOW!
being proactive in your own story is vital for the swords and for the knight it's life blood. even if there's fall out (and it feels minimal) the weight you take off your shoulders will far outweigh any turmoil caused by walking your talk and living that truth.

four of swords

today I'm livin the FOUR of SWORDS:
been super busy as of late and burning the candle at both ends...NOT good. time to reel it in and slow it down I need to rest and relax and distress before I make myself ill, cause the body will find a wa...y even if it means putting your behind in bed for a week with the flu. that's what happens when you don't take care of it! so I HAVE to work tonight, after the mandatory meeting that robbed me of sleep, but the two hour lunch instead of sleeping is all on me! lolol
tomorrow is all about eating well, exercising, and then sleeping at least 9 hours so I have time to recharge. of course knowing my body at 46 it's gonna take 2 to 3 days of that to get back to 100%. make sure you put taking care of you as a priority!

the moon

todays card is the MOON:
there's a lot of illusion and self delusion going on right now. why does the truth frighten so many? do we really need a lie that makes us feel secure and safe to go about our mundane lives. we get all upset about a... celebrity committing suicide but don't give a passing thought to those who give their lives for our protection every single day.
the media lies to us on a regular basis as does the government and we swallow it hook line and sinker but when someone breaks from the herd of sheep and tells a truth we crucify them on a national level for disturbing the status quo.
this is trickling down to a personal level for many, you know your partner is lying/cheating and yet you turn a blind eye because it's easy and in your comfort zone, even if that zone is a place of misery. the security blanket we use to keep the monsters of truth at bay is also a prison that keeps you from being free. throw open the shackles and your mind and "SEE" the truth all around us, only when you leave that space of safety can the magic happen.
the moon is all about the psyche, the unconscious, and that instinct we're all born with. turn down that negative rational voice that fools us into delusion and let yourself live unbound by all that seek to hold you back/down. it really is a choice between the tamed cowed and oblivious looking for others to lead the way and the untamed instinctual "beast" inside who already understand the universe on a cellular level. the choice is yours but for goodness sake make a choice that you can live with!

the hierophant

todays card is the HIEROPHANT:
tradition isn't always the best way to go just for the sake of tradition. mayhaps it's a way to control the next generation by endoctrinating them into your own brand of dogma, but it's time to break those cha...ins and decide what works for you and your truth. if it feels stifiling and oppressive it is!
now not all tradition is bad but it's ok to question the status quo and try something new. whats the worst that could happen? you find out you like the old way because it works but you've still gained perspective and you'll gain an understanding of those who came before you. if you never venture from the well worn path then you are doomed to repeat the mistakes of those who came before you............and let me say this is Jesus, Allah, Buddha, and all the other people who founded religions didn't take a chance then we'd still be cowering in the dark afraid to embrace the sacred , now wouldn't that be a scray place to dwell!
so stop living in the past and playing those perpetual reruns and write yourself a new script, be the master of your own destiny!

5 of cups

todays card is the FIVE of CUPS:
I'm a genuinely happy person and an optimist 99.9% of the time but bein a Gemini I do have my highs and lows. yesterday I attended a pow wow all day and it was marvelous, I had a TERRIFIC time. this morning ...I'm exhausted and sore and feelin the effects of too much fry bread and not enough rest so it's angst time and timmy is feelin petulant. I KNOW where it's coming from and I KNOW what to do, ibuprofen taken, food fixed, bootstraps firmly in hand and let the pulling begin!
when that gloom and loss seem overwhelming and all you can focus on is the losses it's VERY important that you take a good look around you and focus on the positives in your life. EVERYONE has positives no matter how dire the situation so stop whining, stop moping, stop fretting, stop HESITATING , get off your duff and make yourself happy. that's right happiness is a choice and once you decide to go there nothing can stop you. even writing this down is helping me to get out of my lil funk because I have a most excellent life and I'm very grateful for it. we all have these down times the secret is in not letting them keep you down...................so now I'm gonna tra la la thru my day singing build me up buttercup and make of it what I want it to be!
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8 of swords

this IS very EIGHT of SWORDS: we all NEED boundaries, and most people resist because they perceive it in a negative way but boundaries are necessary and while they can be restrictive they also protect you. without boundaries people would simply drive all over the road mangling each other unneccesarily. which is what some do emotionally already. so take off that blindfold you're wearing and think about limitations that work for and protect you. and once they're in place STOP letting people over-step and take advantage of you........and this really applies to your kids as well. the whole not my baby reaction doesn't help, yes your baby cause they've had no limitations and now they're a spoiled brat (DAMN you Dr Spock!) so yank em up short and make them into the person you want them to be (not your buddy, time for that when they're an adult) this also goes for romantic relationships people who don't respect you and your boundaries do NOT change, it will NEVER get better. so respect yourself and love yourself enough to make the hard decisions, you'll not regret self love and self respect.............this also applies to mooch friends and relatives. you did not force them to get drunk call out of work and loose their job and have no obligation to keep saving them, mayhaps tough love is in order. (and anyone who uses their kids to guilt you is a piece of crap!) instead of "seeing" boundaries as a negative visualize them as white light surrounding yu in a bubble of love and safety or a fence covered in the most lovely morning glories. it really is all about perception!

NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO

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this has always had the ability to move me and tina's voice was MADE for this! here's a brief history in case some don't know.......
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

The invocation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo was established by Nichiren Daishonin on April 28, 1253. Having studied widely among all the Buddhist sutras, he had concluded that the Lotus Sutra contains the ultimate truth of Buddhism: that everyone without exception has the potential to attain Buddhahood. The title of the Lotus Sutra in its Japanese translation is Myoho-renge-kyo. But to Nichiren, Myoho-renge-kyo was far more than the title of a Buddhist text, it was the expression, in words, of the Law of life which all Buddhist teachings in one way or another seek to clarify. What follows is a brief and unavoidably limited explanation of some of the key concepts expressed by this phrase.
Nam
The word nam derives from Sanskrit. A close translation of its meaning is "to devote oneself." Nichiren established the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means to enable all people to put their lives in harmony or rhythm with the law of life, or Dharma. In the original Sanskrit, nam indicates the elements of action and attitude, and refers therefore to the correct action one needs to take and the attitude one needs to develop in order to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.
Myoho
Myoho literally means the Mystic Law, and expresses the relationship between the life inherent in the universe and the many different ways this life expresses itself. Myo refers to the very essence of life, which is "invisible" and beyond intellectual understanding. This essence always expresses itself in a tangible form (ho) that can be apprehended by the senses. Phenomena (ho) are changeable, but pervading all such phenomena is a constant reality known as myo.
Renge
Renge means lotus flower. The lotus blooms and produces seeds at the same time, and thus represents the simultaneity of cause and effect. The circumstances and quality of our individual lives are determined by the causes and effects, both good and bad, that we accumulate (through our thoughts, words and actions) at each moment. This is called our "karma." The law of cause and effect explains that we each have personal responsibility for our own destiny. We create our destiny and we can change it. The most powerful cause we can make is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; the effect of Buddhahood is simultaneously created in the depths of our life and will definitely manifest in time.
The lotus flower grows and blooms in a muddy pond, and yet remains pristine and free from any defilement, symbolizing the emergence of Buddhahood from within the life of an ordinary person.
Kyo
Kyo literally means sutra, the voice or teaching of a Buddha. In this sense, it also means sound, rhythm or vibration. Also, the Chinese character for kyo originally meant the warp in a piece of woven cloth, symbolizing the continuity of life throughout past, present and future. In a broad sense, kyo conveys the concept that all things in the universe are a manifestation of the Mystic Law.
Primary Practice
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--also known as "Daimoku"—is the primary practice of SGI members. Through this practice, one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion.

THE HIGH PRIESTESS

todays card is the HIGH PRIESTESS:
she IS that inner mystical wisdom, the connection to the ether and the subconscious. she is the magical fountain of universal knowledge that we delve/dive into when we open to dreams (sleeping and waking ones!) she is potential yet unexplored and endless possibility, if you can BElieve it you can BE it, and she can help make it so. words simply cant express the power of the High Priestess (much as I try) for she is unknown and shrouded in mystery and when that knowledge opens to you it's unimaginable and a return to home at the same time. she is what we have forgotten when we enter into this mundane world and what we feel separated from and long for. that's why her mysteries enchant and terrify us in the same breath......
for me she IS the owl and all the owl represents. the mystery of magic, omens, silent wisdom, and seeing in the darkness. historically it was either revered or feared and has been linked to Athena and her wisdom. it has also been linked to Lillith and knows everyone's secrets. and when you work with it all shall be revealed., remain silent and the information will become apparent to you.
she has been speaking to me in dream and signs for a while now and today I honor her as I allow myself to be swept along on this magical ride and rise to the next level on my journey. i came out of the "tarot closet" and started reading professionally on a regular basis over a year ago (I dabbled for 20 years) and it's been transformative and enlightening. today I shall be at the Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival doing readings all day , that's about as front and center as you can get. I KNOW that it's where I'm supposed to be and what I'm supposed to be doing TODAY beyond that is still shrouded but I have a sense that mayhaps the next leg of my journey may be revealed today...........so what do y'all need to allow into your realm of existence, are you resisting change? are you letting those magical ideas evolve into the mundane world? let the energy flow freely and embrace it. take the magical mystery ride and see what happens

tumbling down

todays card of the day is TUMBLING DOWN:
this is from Dreaming Girl Highway inner vision cards by Rebecca Dorian Brown..............
don't take shortcuts or easy ways out. now is the time to slow down or even stop and contemplate the BEST w...ay to move forward. don't give in to the temptation to simply wait and see what happens. be proactive in your life and take pride and responsibility for that which you do!
what does this card say to you? does it bring feelings of fear or excitement? your reaction can give you clues as to how to proceed.

judgement

todays card is JUDGEMENT:
last night in my wonderful history and art class taught by the always fabulous Helena Domenic we did a guided visualization and I chose JUDGEMENT, this is the mary el tarot, in my vision I was shown that it's time ...to release those bonds that hold me down and to turn up the "heat" all the way. burning away any doubt or fear and allowing myself to soar............while given the understanding that not everyone is at the same place on the path and I should temper my fiery passion (especially in what I say) with cool intellect. sharing info doesn't help anyone if you make em so mad they cant "hear" you. I was also shown that many people are preparing to "evolve" and go to that next level and that those of us in the know should do all we can to stoke that fire and help in any way possible..............so free yourself but don't forget those following that fiery trail you have blazed!

ace of cups

todays card is the ACE of CUPS:
it's time to let go of all that emotional garbage and allow yourself a new way to deal with it. otter teaches how to navigate through the deep "waters" with ease and tells us that being fluid and adaptable is... important. you cant demand or hold to the old ways you've dealt with (or not dealt with) emotional issues/trauma. let go and see what happens mayhaps it's time to bring some playfulness and joy into your life and stop bein so gosh darn serious. you have to age chronologically but you aint dead yet, LIVE a little!

3 of swords

todays card is the THREE of SWORDS:
I'm using an image form the soon to be released The Fountain Tarot and while it holds the traditional symbols it allows for a new approach to this old injury.
that pain and disappointment that you haven'...t been able to deal with and have walled up and locked away years or even decades ago is still there festering inside. even if you don't realize it the affects on you are happening, now is the time to let it go and let Spirit/God. instead of tearing that old wound open and dealing with the raw emotion and pain be smart about it, figure it out with cool calm intellect and then do what you need to do to release it. forgive yourself and those who wronged you, not for them, but for you cause YOU deserve to happy and whole without that old ballast holding you down...... the image has become clear so you will understand what you need to do and how to proceed and you'll feel so much better when all that pent up emotion/energy/chi starts flowing freely again.

cleopatra and pocahontas

whilst posting my weekly cards something just popped into my head........I think mayhaps Cleoptra and Pocahontas were one and the same woman and mayhaps even the muse Calliope she after all was the one who influenced kings down thru history................
The Nine Muses of the Greek Mythology

“Sing to me oh Muse”… The Nine Muses of the Greek Mythology were deities that gave artists, philosophers and individuals the necessary inspiration for creation.

Hesiod reveals that they were called Muses or Mouses in Greek, as the Greek word “mosis” refers to the desire and wish. The word museum also comes from the Greek Muses.

The Nine Muses were: Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomeni, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope.

All the ancient writers appeal to the Muses at the beginning of their work. Homer asks the Muses both in the Iliad and Odyssey to help him tell the story in the most proper way, and until today the Muses are symbols of inspiration and artistic creation.

In painting the Muses are usually presented as ethereal women with divine beauty, holding laurels and other items depending on their faculty.

The 9 Muses are dancing while Apollo is playing the lyre
The 9 Muses are dancing while Apollo is playing the lyre

The Muses in the Greek Mythology

muse-with-lyreAccording to the Greek Myths, God Zeus bewildered the young woman Mnemosyne and slept with her for nine consecutive nights. The result of their encounter was the Nine Muses, who were similar to everything.

Μnemosyne gave the babies to Nymph Eufime and God Apollo. When they grew up they showed their tendency to the arts, taught by God Apollo himself.

They were not interested in anything of the regular human everyday life and they wanted to dedicate their lives to the Arts. Apollo brought them to the big and beautiful Mount Elikonas, where the older Temple of Zeus used to be. Ever since, the Muses supported and encouraged creation, enhancing imagination and inspiration of the artists.

Muses and Arts

According to the Greek Mythology, two Muses invented theory and practice in learning, three Muses invented the musical vibrations in Lyre, four Muses invented the four known dialects in the language – Attica, Ionian, Aeolian and Dorian – and five muses the five human senses. Seven muses invented the seven chords of the lyre, the seven celestial zones, the seven planets and the seven vocals of the Greek Alphabet.

Analytically the Nine Muses are:

1. Clio: The Muse Clio discovered history and guitar. History was named Clio in the ancient years, because it refers to “kleos” the Greek word for the heroic acts. Clio was always represented with a clarion in the right arm and a book in the left hand.

2. Euterpe: Muse Euterpe discovered several musical instruments, courses and dialectic. She was always depicted holding a flute, while many instruments were always around her.

3. Thalia: Muse Thalia was the protector of comedy; she discovered comedy, geometry, architectural science and agriculture. She was also protector of Symposiums. She was always depicted holding a theatrical – comedy mask.

4. Melpomene: Opposite from Thalia, Muse Melpomene was the protector of Tragedy; she invented tragedy, rhetoric speech and Melos. She was depicted holding a tragedy mask and usually bearing a bat.

5. Terpsichore: Terpsichore was the protector of dance; she invented dances, the harp and education. She was called Terpsichore because she was enjoying and having fun with dancing ( “Terpo” in Greek refers to be amused). She was depicted wearing laurels on her head, holding a harp and dancing.

6. Erato: Muse Erato was the protector of Love and Love Poetry – as well as wedding. Her name comes from the Greek word “Eros” that refers to the feeling of falling in love. She was depicted holding a lyre and love arrows and bows.

7. Polymnia: Muse Polymnia was the protector of the divine hymns and mimic art; she invented geometry and grammar. She was depicted looking up to the Sky, holding a lyre.

8. Ourania: Muse Ourania was the protector of the celestial objects and stars; she invented astronomy. She was always depicted bearing stars, a celestial sphere and a bow compass.

9. Calliope: Muse Calliope was the superior Muse. She was accompanying kings and princes in order to impose justice and serenity. She was the protector of heroic poems and rhetoric art. According to the myth, Homer asks from Calliope to inspire him while writing Iliad and Odyssey, and, thus, Calliope is depicted holding laurels in one hand and the two Homeric poems in the other hand.

The Nine Muses have been inspiring artists since the antiquity and there countless paintings, drawings, designs, poems and statues dedicated to them. All artists of the Renaissance acknowledged their importance in artistic creation, dedicating their works to the Muses.

these are as historically accurate as I could get, the Cleopatra is a recreation from an actual bust found and the Pocahontas is an actual portrait

strength

todays card is STRENGTH:
when we think of strength we think of raw power the will to bend things to do as we wish, but true strength is patience and understanding. it's calming the beast that dwells within us all and allowing that gentle un...derstanding to color our interactions with others. true strength is having the courage to trust the universal flow and go with it even when it feels terrifying............so that old saying of counting to ten before you react is brilliant. it allows you to diffuse that instinctive flight or fight mechanism in our very DNA and to allow compassion and blessing be that for which you are known to the world.

five of wands

todays card is the FIVE of WANDS:
5's often bring chaos and turmoil and that is true of the wands as well. the wands are that fire and passionate energy, it's chi, life-force. tis true that there can be confusion all around but you can chos...e to be the eye in the storm, move with the flow and treat it as life's dance. you don't have to buy into other peoples nonsense and drive yourself to distraction being reactionary. I see it as a moving meditation concentrate on your breath and the movement and let the emotion go.............after all when you understand whats going on you can let the beauty of the moment be all that matters while everyone else is sparring!

dill pickles

SO HOWS THIS FOR AN IMAGE? WHAT CARD DO DILL PICKLES REMIND Y'ALL OF? remember there's no right or wrong answers this is all about insight and your own feelings. i'll share mine later on!

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  Timothy's TAROT hmmmm well that's interesting mayhaps I should have shown lemons! BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm gonna say the 7 of cups because you cant decide or be sure. by its self, is it gonna be sour, crunchy. should I slice it on a sandwich with chips. it can add so much flavor to salads so should I cut it up and throw it in...........it looks bland but when you snap into that crunch it has a bite that mayhaps you weren't expecting.

the chariot

todays card is the CHARIOT:
this ones all about forward momentum and balance. do not hesitate do not procrastinate and for goodness sake don't waver in your conviction or try to change direction mid-stream. look at it this way since most of... y'all haven't driven a horse and buggy or chariot (I have farm raised here!) it's like a car that's out of alignment if you let go of the wheel it pulls to one side and does what?.......does a full circle and you're right back where you started. who has time for that!? so pay heed to the direction your headed and stay the course, it might not be easy or fun but it'll be worth it when you get to where you were heading!

the queen of wands

todays card is the QUEEN of WANDS:
this lady OWNS the room, she is large and in charge. unafraid of her own sexuality/physicality and always the center of attention. ann Margaret is the perfect example of the Queen of Wands. and her appeal ...has nothing to do with age as she ages her allure deepens and broadens. from sex kitten to cougar this is one lady who will never lose her spotlight it shines from within and eclipses anyone else in her realm.
there is NOTHING halfway about her when she commits it's 100%, she doesn't exist she LIVES! she is usually cheerful and gracious but if you betray her or those she cares about woe are you because that inner fire can and will burn you to a crisp..........the joke beware of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup comes to mind, for she will devour you.
if you're lucky enough to bask in her glow then you'll be in for a treat for she brings out the best in others and is sincere in her desire to bring zest and gusto to the masses.
think "Mame" ......."life's a buffet and most poor bastards are starving to death" not only does she get her feel she's the one laying out the spread and inviting all to enjoy her hospitality. just be willing to go with the flow whether it's a spur of the moment trip, dancing in the moonlight, or singing an operetta in the mall!
she really does walk her talk and expects y'all to as well!

fie of wands

card is the FIVE of WANDS:
this is chaos for no reason, arguments, bickering, petty tiddy baby crap! don't engage walk away, why oh why don't I listen to my own advice. lolol I have been arguing silly stuff all week and I just cant s...eem to walk away even though it's stuff that doesn't effect me.......apparently I have a point of view OOPS! my bad!
it really is sparring, for the sake of practice. no ones going to accomplish anything or come to any understanding because no one wants that. sustaining the turmoil is the goal, some people life their life as a drama and that's all they know. believe me it's pointless so do as I say and withdraw, mayhaps i'll be able to do the same if I turn off the phone, computer, and place my fingers in my ears and say LOUDLY "LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA " 
 

the devil

todays card is the DEVIL:
and I choose the epic Eric Northman from True Blood as a perfect representation of that Devil energy. it's bein tied to baser emotions (lust, greed, anger) but sometimes he makes it hurt so good. and we stick with ...the evil/pain we know rather than take that leap of faith and do what we need to do for our higher self. sometimes when it's good physically we enjoy those chains binding us to earthly desires so much we don't realize what we're giving up in order to wallow in that lust. now there's absolutely nothing wrong with good sex but without love it's simple animal instinct and that can only get you so far before you start to feel alone/empty/desperate and if that's where you are then you need to know you are worth it and take that leap of faith to move beyond this energy.
if it's an addiction then take this as a sign to get help, if it's obsession let it go you cant make someone love you if they don't. when I decided that I deserved the best and I stopped settling for what was available I figured out I can do/achieve anything I don't need to be held back or down by those chains anymore. I'm unfettered by those unhealthy ties and I/m free to soar.......so take a long hard look at your life and decide what you want it to be, you can soar as free and high as you want if you just believe!