'11 The Woodward'

Sunday, May 31, 2015.  Although we didn't get home shortly after 9:00pm I was able to get quite a bit accomplished such as finishing off my daily Tarot thoughts, reading a blog, and flipping through a few more pages of 'do less' by Rachel Jonat before heading off to bed around 11:00pm.

I awoke and hopped out of bed shortly after seven this morning and quickly got on with my day, getting my morning cup of coffee and communing with Spirit and Tarot before heading off to the gym for my workout.

Spirit Is and today's Tarot is "11 The Woodward: Through adversity or the process of rebalancing in life, we find courage within ourselves that flows from an unknown source.  Sometimes that courage has to do with facing unavoidable truth or dealing with a person or problem that no amount of physical confrontation or emotional bravery will resolve.  The Woodward's strength, drawn from nature's inherent power to renew and overcome, is needed if we are to foresee what is to come and wait upon the turning of the seasons. Sometimes, when faced with a challenging situation, we must find our own inner backstop, the point from which we will not retreat or from which we can move forward with quiet confidence.  The Wildwood ethos has to teach humanity about calm, resolute strength."

Allow yourself to be stripped bare to the very core of your being so you can find and muster the calm, resolute, and inner strength needed to carry yourself forth on the journey of deepest desires and dreams or to be able to deal with a challenging person or situation.  Sometimes in order for us to create a life or bring about change we need to challenged and pushed to our limits so that we find ourselves and what is most important to us and worth fighting for but in a positive, loving, and respectful manner.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Six of Bows - Abundance

Saturday, May 30, 2015.  So I struggled to stay awake most of the evening, nodding off every now and then as I attempted to read a blog and then watch the news however I didn't crawl into bed until almost 1:00pm again.  I was sleeping rather well until the fire alarm blasted our ear drums with its harsh wake-up call at exactly 5:00am and it took about twenty-five minutes for the fire department to investigate and eventually turn it off.

I slipped out of bed around 6:20am and had a quick cup of instant coffee before dashing out and making my way to Pier Park to catch the sunrise that was already in full swing but how wonderfully energizing and invigorating it is to be outdoors communing with Spirit, Gaia, the Lord of the Blazing Sun, the Lady of the Silvery Moon, and Tarot.  As I relished having the sun shine on my face and the cool morning breeze wash over me I really felt the need to this on daily basis.  Whether it be out in the Sun, the falling rain, a wintry snowfall, or a howling wind I need to be out and in nature when communing with Spirit and interacting with Tarot hence my desire to be Wizard Oron - The Traveling Wizard.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting WildWood Tarot is the "Six of Bows, Abundance: The Wheel turns and the time to enjoy the fruits and rewards of the summer season has arrived.  Patience acknowledges the plentiful bounty which delivers gifts and rewards for your efforts.  Now is the time to allow this generous feeling of well-being to flow freely through and around you, and to enjoy the pleasures and sustenance these healing and revitalizing gifts can offer.  Sometimes, after a period of stress and hard struggle, the process of healthy relaxation is vital to re-arm and re-energize the spirit in preparation for the challenges of the coming winter.  The joy of sharing and gifting your own abundance with others is also a natural part of the process and brings its own inner peace and satisfaction.  Your gifts to others will bring solace during the coming seasons and remind everyone that the Wheel continues to turn on its inevitable and stoical journey.  Give thanks and accept the blessings of the changes that occur in life at this time.  We share the bounty of the forest and commune with the Wildwood denizens in our everyday life."

I didn't finish writing my thoughts this morning so here I am at 9:42 in the evening finishing things .  We met a friend for breakfast and then headed to run a few errands that included our weekly grocery run.  After returning home and knowing that we were going to an afternoon movie I focused on iron a few shirts as I completely forgot about continuing my writing so off to the movie (Saint Laurent) we went.  We followed up the movie with dinner at Trattoria and a walk along West 4th Avenue and decaf coffee at Jitters.

A very pleasant day and glad to be back home.  Oh, we stopped off at Urban Outfitters and I walked out of there with a bottle of beard serum, a book--'Do Less', and 'The Tarot Box', like I needed another deck of Tarot cards...

I'm sharing my blessings through my blog and wearing a smile on face everywhere I go.  I do my best to be in the best of spirits and a light-hearted mood.  I want to be the best I can be whether I actually interact with people or simply pass by them on the street.  I love to be as spiritual as possible too!  Allowing the light and love of Spirit to shine through.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

'I The Magician' and creating Magic in Your Life

Friday, May 29, 2015.  I struggled to stay awake over the course of the evening, falling asleep and missing most of the news, The National on CBC.  But I didn't get into bed until almost 11:00pm.  I slept rather well and was just turning over and falling back to sleep when the sound of the alarm filled the air..  Oh, well maybe I'll sleep in tomorrow.

Over this past week or two an abandoned house on East Columbia in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster has been catching my eye every time I drive by both morning and late afternoon.  I'm not sure of the house number but its between 213 and 227 East Columbia.  The front yard is overgrown with tall grasses and the place does not look like it's been lived in for years but I've fallen in love with this house.  This old house likely requires a lot of work in order to become a home but what a house she is.

Spiritual consciousness and enlightenment are also on my mind as of late.  Last evening I saw myself entertaining a client in my van.  The back doors were open the table was covered in an altar cloth and Tarot Cards as well as Tarot energy surrounded us.  She stepped down the steps and walked away a much happier person.  I do not yet as far as I know own a camper van.  I do however host several decks of Tarot Cards...I cannot claim ownership of these Tarot as they are simply here to assist me on my wonderful journey through this current life.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "I The Magician: To live fully, one must create a life, not merely react to it.  Creativity.   Ability.  Making something happen.”

My life is my own and I must continue to play an active, responsible and accountable role in it.  I must be actively present in all that I do in the sense that during the work day I'm focused on my job, not the life I'm creating for myself.  Acton requires patience so not only must we act and create our lives we must be patient in working toward the future of our desires.  We must also be willing to put with roadblocks and other setbacks knowing full well that we are in the driver's seat if we wish to be and we can drive around the roadblock and/or speed away from the set-back knowing full well that we'll get there eventually.  We'll simply enjoy the ride and we make our lives happen.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Sage of Wands and Making Progress

Thursday, May 28, 2015.  We had another decent night of relaxing and enjoying another quiet evening.  I cut to size a WildWood Tarot reference booklet I made for myself earlier in the week and I'll do the same to a couple of others I have for a couple more Tarot decks I use on occasion.  The smaller size is more manageable and is easier to carry around with me when I desire to have some part of Tarot come with me on my travels.  Aha...another idea just came to mind...hhhmmm...I'll have to give this some more thought.

I hit the bed later than I was hoping but I was caught up in the news and one of the blogs I read and I was sleeping very well until the alarm sounded and I'm feeling it now too!  I feel tired and my eyes are heavy and droopy.  I'm going to be struggling to stay awake tonight.
Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “Sage of Wands: Wanting to change the world.  Changing your environment by winning others over to your viewpoint.  Critical acclaim.  Politics.”

We have much energy behind and working for us making this a great time to accomplish goals, projects, and other tasks that have been sidelined for one reason or another.  We have a direct path to attainment should we wish to take it.  If we put forth energy now it will only be nurtured, enhanced and strengthened by the cosmos and this will propel us forward and unchallenged in our efforts.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 8 of Cups and Course Change

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015.  My work days are coming along quite nicely.  I'm fully focused on and immersed in my job during the day.  At lunch and on my way to and from work I think about my life, my spiritual life and my life on the road but then at work it's all about the job--all thanks to Spirit.

Last night was an odd night really.  didn't do a whole heck of a lot and suddenly it was time for bed.  Oh, I did hot the gym for a good workout, then made dinner, showered, and then relaxed and did a whole lot of nothing it seems.  I read one of my favourite blogs for a spell and that's about it.  Then the alarm sounded and it was time t get out of bed.

Well...now that I've let a few minutes pass me by...I realized that what I did last night was ready, study, a come to understand the Summer Solstice also known as Litha and Mid-summer.  Lots of info that I had to let sink in.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “8 of Cups: Farewell.  Moving on.  Leaving behind a person, a situation, or a part of yourself."
Is it time to make a change in your life?  Is it time to say farewell to a bad habit and/or a poor attitude?  Is it time to leave that rut you've been stuck in for far too long?  The “8 of Cups" requires a course change, we are being asked to make some changes in our lives...are we ready to heed this call?

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

'VI The Lovers' and Living with Light and Love

Tuesday, May 26th, 2015.  Last night was weird.  At one point I had a hard time sleeping so I simply got up and moved around for awhile then upon crawling back into bed it seemed like I was asleep immediately.  I was sort of awake before the alarm sounded but then when it did finally go off I was surprised but it was pretty easy getting out of bed this morning.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is “VI The Lovers: A relationship is always a mingling of differences.  A powerful relationship.  Seeing both sides of an issue.  Flexibility.”

Love is the best way to approach life and all of our relationships as it washes away differences, possessiveness and greed.  It empowers and enriches our lives and brings us into a higher state of being that fills us with harmonious and creative energies that lead and guide us on this wondrous journey of life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 'Youth of Swords' and Revelations Through the Act of Reading

Monday, May 25, 2015.  Last night was a long period of sleep where I found myself awaking often and wondering why it was not getting bright out yet as I kept feeling like I had slept long enough each time I awoke.  When the alarm finally sounded I didn't want to get out of bed and wanted to simply continue sleeping.  Argh!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity.  Research.  Computers, e-mail.  Immature communication.  Spying (or "hacking")”

I was very focused on my day's activities at work today and simply followed the agenda laid out for me this day.  I kind of like the approach as I can more easily work through the day knowing what comes next.  I'm fine with a change of plans from one to the next however I like more a planned day so I do not find myself bouncing around here and there as I become a bit scatter brained doing that.  Today was a good day.

The “Youth of Swords" visit is very well timed as I'm currently reading 'The Book of the Shaman' by Nicholas Wood, published in the US and Canada in 2001 by Barron's.  It's an easy read but not a book to be taken lightly either as I've found that my mind, spirit and soul have opened up and expanded in ways I never dreamed of or thought possible.  I'm ever more focused on spiritual matters and relate ninety-nine percent if not one hundred percent of what I do to spirit.

After putting down 'The Book of the Shaman' I read a blog and as I was reading this blog esoteric and spiritual ideas filled my thoughts and I was able to clarify things in my mind.  I was able to pinpoint areas in my spiritual life that needed more attention as well as where I needed to do more research and study.  One example is that I'm more spiritually and soulfully minded when I interact with other people.  Now not only do I put a smile on my face I also reach out to people with my spirit.  My communication with people has improved tremendously and I always walk away spiritually enriched and  satisfied.

And oddly enough as I was thinking about Tarot, I sensed that I needed to turn my attention to my model railroad and more specifically the website of the local hobby shop.  What a great idea.  I discovered that they carry some electrical components that I know I need to get in order to resume working on and making progress with my model railroad layout.  Unbelievable!

Some impulsive study of a book has opened my eyes, spirit and soul so much so that a whole new world has opened up for me.  And I've made discoveries that'll make my spiritual and everyday life much more fulfilling as well make my hobby much more fun and interesting than it has over the past few weeks.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

'3 The Green Woman'

Sunday, May 24, 2015.  What a wonderful morning.  As I began my workout this morning, I suddenly said softly to myself: 'I love my life.'  Then I said it again a bit differently: 'I absolutely love my life.'  Then I continued my workout with thoughts of love and happiness as I realized just how much my life means to me and how much I have to thankful and grateful for.  Simply wonderful!

We met up with some school acquaintances of my partners yesterday and spent a wonderful late afternoon and evening with them over dinner (Phnom Penh Restaurant), a long stroll along the north side of False Creek, and finally dessert (True Confections) before parting ways with hugs and a new and stronger bond of friendship.  I felt like, I, too, was meeting old friends.  It was a great way to spend our Saturday afternoon and evening.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "3 The Green Woman: Appearing at a time of rich nurturing and protection, of learning and initiation, when loving and fertile relationships, both human and universal, abound, the Green Woman mediates the sacred sovereignty of the Earth's soul and can show the path to understanding and communion with nature.  But with this blessing comes responsibility.  Remember that this glorious, magnanimous and generous spirit can live through you, radiated by the sacred breath of life and given to others who need guidance and healing.  Learn from the abundant and joyous spirit of the Earth and be at one with the world and your true self."

I'll leave it at that.  I do not wish to add anymore to this and will simply meditate on this Tarot as we all should. The Earth, Gaia has much to teach us.  Let's open our hearts, minds and spirits to her love and knowledge and warm and caring embrace.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Page of Vessels, Otter, The WildWood Tarot

Saturday, May 23, 2015.  Sleeping in is a wonderful experience.  Instead of awaking early as I do on most weekends, most times, earlier than I have to get up on the weekdays, I slept in this morning until about twenty minutes before seven o'clock..  Beautiful, just beautiful.

I made myself an instant coffee and began communing with Spirit and Tarot.  As I went about my morning routine I gave much thanks and heartfelt gratitude for the multitude of blessings in my life.  I gave thanks for the presence and power of Spirit coursing through my veins and being in every atom of my being as I continue to open myself up to being a conduit for Spirit in this world.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "Page of Vessels, Otter: As a dreamer and a visionary, you weave a spell that few can resist.  Your loyalty, devotion and sense of fair play mark you out as an individual whose will is tempered by  profound understanding of the otherworld.  Loyalty, Devotion, Study, Willingness to serve, Vision and contemplation, Co-operation, Perceptiveness."

Use your natural gifts of dreaming and envisioning a state of higher being for all to inspire others to be more they believe they can be.  Be a beacon of light, hope, and love and lead by example by living your life to the fullest while inspiring others to do the same.  Let's encourage and assist one another to reach our highest potential.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

XV Self-Hatred and Being Afraid of Your Own Reflection

Friday, May 22, 2015.  The weekend is here.  A short week will do that...Monday was Victoria Day after all and most of us enjoyed the day off.  The week has been a busy one, pretty much non-stop at work and today was no different.

Thankfully, I've been sleeping well and dedicated enough to hit the gym to work off the stress of the day and re-energize my body.  I feel invigorated every time I workout.

Today's visiting Tarot is “XV Self-Hatred: The trap to avoid for all minorities.  Unconsciously accepting societal norms.  Low self-esteem."

Our own reflections and fears often scare us more than any real threat we might face in life and all because we cannot come to terms with our dark sides.  Look into your shadow self and bring it into the light and see it for what it real is, your own creation.  Define yourself the way you wish to be defined instead of allowing others to define you in possibly negative or hurtful ways.  Step into the light and love of Spirit and allow your spirit to grow, evolve, prosper and become a shining light in your world.  Accept and love yourself and Spirit will lead the way.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

XII The Hanged Man and Surrendering to Spirit

Thursday, May 21st, 2015.  Another decent night of sleep albeit a bit on the hot side and this after another quiet evening at home.  I worked with Tarot most of the evening taking some time to relax while reading one of my favourite blogs, RV Dreams.  I thoroughly enjoy this blog and have been reading it for maybe five or six years.

Spirit is and today's visiting Tarot is “XII The Hanged Man: Living in the moment.  Being fully absorbed in the present.  Non-attachment to goals.  Seeing things from a new angle."

Today was all about living in the moment although it turned into a bit of a frustrating day. I did have moments of clarity as well as insight into living a life on the road however I was also well aware of the fact that I need to act in order to make such a life possible.  I believe that this is coming about as the influence of Spirit grows stronger and greater in my life as I surrender to the power and loving embrace of Spirit.

Let's embrace life through the wonderful eyes and mind of Spirit if we can define Spirit as such and let Spirit influence us in ways we never thought possible and do so at Spirit's pace not ours.  Pay attention to your dreams and thoughts and and other intriguing ways that Spirit may influence your life giving you pause for thought or a compelling reason to change direction in your life.  Spirit is our guide and we must follow.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 'Youth of Swords' - Learn and Grow

Wednesday, May 20, 2015.  Our evenings are pretty routine these days.  We spend our evenings relaxing as well as exploring our passions, whether it is learning to play the piano (not me) or working with Spirit and Tarot or piddling around with my model train, we simply enjoy our lives.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity.  Research.  Computers, e-mail.  Immature communication.  Spying (or "hacking")”

We never can waste our time in or with learning.  If we have something that we wish to research and study this is likely a good thing as long as it moves us forward, strengthens our spirit and helps us leave a better mark on this world.  And what better time to study and do research than now with computers at our fingertips and our ability to communicate instantly, there is no time like now to learn as much as we can as the information available today is likely more than we can handle.

I'm taking time to learn more about Tarot as well as crystals, chakras, and energy and how these all play an important part in my life.  Spirit resides within all of us which gives us access to an abundance of knowledge, skills, and energy to turn thoughts into physical reality.

Learn from and communicate with the cosmos and spend time meditating, studying and applying your new knowledge in ways that will make your life complete and a shining example of how Spirit can affect us.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 'Ace of Coins' and Using Magick

Tuesday, May 19, 2015.  The long weekend was a welcome time of togetherness and love.  We spent the weekend together enjoying the bounty that life has to offer as we re-explored Burns Bog, strolled along the waterfront promenade in White Rock, enjoyed lunch at a favourite restaurant and enjoyed another sun filled walk along Vancouver's False Creek.  We relaxed and enjoyed our quiet afternoons and evenings at home as we expressed much gratitude for having the opportunity an privilege to live in such a great place as the lower mainland more commonly known now as Metro Vancouver.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “Ace of Coins: A gift of security.  Starting to build or construct something.  A fertile environment"

We are so interconnected with the Earth and have access to so much energy and force to effect change in our lives I wonder why most of us do so little with it.  I'm very guilty at this and am only now after 15 years of simply dabbling in the world of Wicca and Paganism, truly practising magick in my life.  I've become a more active participant in my life and am doing more now than ever before to make a physical reality of my thoughts, ideas, and dreams.  And what a difference this makes in my life.

Nothing necessarily Earth shattering or newsworthy however for me some outcomes of my magickal practices have been quite momentous.  My magickal and spiritual tools, supplies, and energies have take on more meaning and play a much more active role in my life than they ever have in the previous fifteen years.

I can truly say that today, I live and breathe Magick, Tarot and Spirit.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 'Four of Stones - Protection'

Monday, May 18, 2015.  A New Moon rises, the Moon is now in Gemini and it's Monday, a long weekend for us here in Canada.  Happy Victoria Day!
We had a homey day yesterday.  We didn't get out until the afternoon as we took a stroll along the pier and enjoyed an afternoon iced coffee beverage a Tre Galli before running a couple of errands and returning home.  I made a few tweaks on my model railroad layout before committing the rest of the day working with the Wild Wood Tarot in digitizing each of the cards and recording each cards "reading points".  I'm actually still in the process of doing this.  It's great to observe the images of each of the card and then write a bit about them.  When the process is complete I will actually meditate with and on each card and then write about it.  I will do this over 78 days allowing each card I'm working with be the Tarot of the day  I likely won't start this process until later in the week as I'm a slow typist so I'm maybe only a quarter of the way through the deck in terms of typing out each cards "reading points".

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card, from the Wild Wood is the "Four of Stones - Protection.  The newly risen sun brings hope and renewed vitality to the vulnerable.  Shelter and protection for the weak or the spiritually wounded is the responsibility of us all."

As spirit moves through me and courses through my veins and fills every atom of my being, I must use the strength, love, light, and energy of Spirit to do my part and help those in need in whatever way or whatever form I can.  I must let the light of Spirit shine through and touch the lives of those who need to witness the spark of Spirit most.

Close your eyes and be still for a moment, allow the rays of sun fill you and penetrate your heart, allow Spirit to lift you up and give you a sense of hope that love and compassion still exist in this world and it will come to touch you too!  Have faith in Spirit...

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Knight of Bows - Fox

Sunday, May 17th, 2015.  We had a fantastic day yesterday as we walked through Burns Bog admiring the lush vegetation that was full of life and energy as well as the dying trees that were giving back to the rest of the bog that which they received during their manifested life here on Gaia.  After our 1.5 hour, 3 kilometre walk we head to south Surrey to pick my model railroad supplies at Pacific Western Rail Systems before heading into White Rock for lunch at Charlie Don't Surf.

I parked around the East Beach so we had to just under a kilometre over to the West Beach so we could grab our lunch.  After lunch we took a stroll out on the pier and soaked up the sights and sounds of nature and the people also enjoying their Saturday afternoon in this beautiful setting.  We returned to the car, drover over to "The Shops at Morgan Crossing", did our weekly grocery run after our afternoon coffee and a little bit of window shopping...well we did pick up a few things...

...then we simply relaxed a little...oh, first we hit the biology lab at the college to investigate the microscopic life in the water we scooped up in Burns Bug...it's fascinating to see life that exists and escapes our notice as our eyes just can't see this amazing world of single cell organisms.  Amazing!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the "Knight of Bows - Fox.  Determination leads you to success but sometimes at personal cost.  Your life may change or enter a different path at any moment.  Native wit and cleverness guide your steps towards fulfillment, as does your gift of anticipating the future."

I am determined as ever to get on the road to live my life how I see myself needing to live it.  I'm absolutely convinced and relying on Spirit as my guide that I need to give in to my nomadic tendencies and get on the road as soon as possible.

Last Saturday we looked at a van that I'm drawn to even though it does not have shower and the reason I feel drawn to it is because it is laid out exactly as I need it to be even though I had a different layout in mind.  This unit is 20 years old and is high mileage and maybe a bit overpriced but it meets my needs.  So I'll put it out there, letting Spirit lead the way and see what happens.  But I must admit right here and now that I want this van!  Here are few photos:

With Spirit guiding us and with open eyes, hearts, minds, and spirits we can find our way to true fulfillment.  We have all the knowledge, power, energy, determination, and perseverance needed to get us to where we need to go.  Trust in Spirit and especially trust in yourself.  We have it in us to succeed in finding fulfillment in our lives, we simply have to release it, and let this energy grow and blossom in our lives.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"19 The Sun of Life", "7 The Archer", and the "Knight of Stones - Horse"

Saturday, May 16, 2015.  A quiet Friday evening at home after a busy work week is a welcome respite from the madness of a work-a-day life that scatters my energies all across this region of metro Vancouver.  I even hit the gym after work last night and was that ever a joy.  A good workout always releases the tension and stresses of the day.

One thing I've noticed over the past week or two is that I'm becoming more enamoured with and forming a deeper connection with Tarot, with Spirit.   Tarot is streaming through every atom of my being so I'm able to feel, understand, and breathe in fully the life and meaning of each card as they enter and visit me each day.  Today is no different and for that matter three cards dropped in for a visit today as I was contemplating the actuality of living life on the road as I'm Wizard Oron, the Traveling Wizard.

From the Wild Wood Tarot today's visiting Tarot are "19 the Sun of Life...enlightenment, robust health, and emotional harmony...beckons you to see beyond the noise and clatter of human reality and become aware of the vastness and generosity of the cosmic soul"; "7 The Archer...this is a time to be bold and commit to the hunting of new life and a better relationship with the world, as well as the fulfillment of wholesome ambition"; and the "Knight of Stones-Horse...healthy activity and self-sufficiency color your path...physical strength supports your decisions and pleasure is important...daring, pride, and a love of the Earth lead you to attempt ever more amazing feats...let the horse carry you."

I'm taking steps to move forward with my desire to live on the open road, living the life of a nomad, that of a traveling wizard where I can draw inspiration from Spirit as I traverse the continent so that I may then use this inspiration to inspire others to be more than they believe they can be.  I draw on the "Sun of Life" to give the energy need to carry forth and inspire.  I draw on the skill and mastery of "The Archer" to carry my plans forward, and ride on the back of the "Knight of Stones-Horse" to move with great energy along my path.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

9 of Swords and No More Procrastination

Friday, May 15, 2015.  I seemed to have a decent night's sleep and awoke about twenty minutes before the alarm so I took the opportunity while dozing to give thanks for all that I have in my life as well as all of the blessings I receive on a daily basis.

Today's Tarot is the “9 of Swords: Unquiet Dreams.  Stress.  Worries.  Mental tapes which play over and over.”

It's time to stop avoiding and procrastinating and face the issues we keep turning away from even though they more often than not haunt our thoughts and dreams.  Want to have a good night's sleep, wish to worry less then deal with what worries you to no avail.  And more often than not what we find ourselves worrying about is stuff we most often have no control over.  However, if it's something you have the power to change then do something about it.  Decide and do!  If you are sincere, honest and bring harm to no one including yourself then act on your decision asking Spirit to lead and support as you go about it.

Trust in Spirit as much as Spirit trusts in you!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"XV Self-Hatred" and Overcoming Your Fears

Thursday, May 14, 2015.  We had a lovely evening after a quick and simple dinner of dumplings, carrots and green beans with a chicken and soy sauce dressing--delicious.  Then we just did a whole lot of nothing.  I worked piddled around with my model railroad layout and read N-Scale magazine as well as one of my favourite blogs.  An article in N-Scale magazine inspired me to do more with my layout and hopefully, I'll get to do something with it this long weekend.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is “XV Self-Hatred: The trap to avoid for all minorities.  Unconsciously accepting societal norms.  Low self-esteem."

Face you most intimate and secret fears and come to terms with them.  Accept them and truly face them and transcend them so you can move on and become all that you are meant to be.  I have to do the same.  I've come face to face with my fears and the obstacles I've created for myself that block my movement and forward momentum thus keeping in a stagnant holding pattern, running around in circles wondering why I can never move into the life that I know is waiting for me in the future, the life of my dreams.  I fear risk and uncertainty whereas in my youth I took many chances and always landed on my feet.  I'm afraid to do that today.

As much as I desire to lead a nomadic life I also like the stability and security of my life as I'm living it today but deep down I know that this life I'm living today is not the life I need to be living if I desire to grow and evolve and expand my spirituality to a point where I'm a renewed and better person than I am today.  Driving on a road with no real or clear destination in mind fills my heart and spirit with much joy, love, and happiness.  Not knowing where I'll spend the night or what direction I'll take in the morning exhilarates me beyond words.  And seeing the different landscapes as I traverse this beautiful continent lifts and satisfies my spirit.

Face fear, it's of your own creation.  So, if you've created it, you can overcome and transcend it too!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The "2 of Coins" - Tai Chi

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015.  Another uneventful evening at home.  Quiet, full of beautiful, loving conversation and a good meal.  A simple dinner, a simple evening, a simple couple doing our best to live and enjoy life to the best of our abilities...making every moment count.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is “2 of Coins: Tai Chi.  Flexibility.  “Going with the flow”.  Living in tune with your environment.”

Going with the flow is good as long as you do so with sincerity and without losing your personal integrity as a result.  Always keep your goals in mind and be fair, objective, and balanced as you pursue them.  Be flexible and open to new ideas and new ways to see the fruition of your dreams.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The "4 of Wands" and Celebration

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015.  A quiet evening at home.  Boring for some maybe but not for me as I love the quiet time I have to be one with Spirit, to reflect on Tarot, to discover news of thinking, of being.

Today's Tarot is the “4 of Wands: Setting the Stage.  Opening night finally arrives.  A venture has been established.  Celebrating initial achievements."

Do you something to celebrate?  Well, celebrate it with friends and loved ones.  Recharge your batteries, re-energize your soul.  Allow the light, beauty and energy of Spirit reinvigorate your zest to live life to the fullest each and every day.  Let Spirit move you to strive to your highest ideals so you can move your life forward and really dedicate your life to life and that it has to offer.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Youth of Coins - Youthful Energy and Enthusiasm

Monday, May 11, 2015.  Yesterday was a quiet day at home do odd little house chores and working on my hobby...model trains, of course.  I awoke early and hit the gym-what a great way to start the day.

We took a stroll along the waterfront here in New Westminster before grabbing a couple of lattes at Tre Galli before running an errand and heading back home.  Our evening was uneventful and then it was time for bed.  Well, I actually read a few snippets out of "Science of Mind" and Witches and Pagans and learned a few things I've already put into practice...Thank You Spirit!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Coins: Focusing on the physical.  Beginning a regimen.  Matters relating to nutrition and exercise."

We have youthful energy and enthusiasm on our side today.  Use it wisely as it can also be a wild and carefree energy that can lead us away from our goals and ambitions.  If you find yourself running a bit on the wild side today, take a step back and know that left unchecked this wild ride can delay the successful outcome of your wishes.  Accept being delayed if you must but don't let it happen again or you will accomplish nothing!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"19 The Sun of Life"

Sunday, May 10th, 2015.  Yesterday was a great day.  We awoke, had breakfast and made the drive out to Fort Langley with our bikes so we could ride the Fort to Fort Trail.  We took our time both driving out there and riding along the trail and the quiet country road.  Our ride started around 10:30am and ended around noon.  Total distance travelled according to Map My Ride was 12.59km round trip.  We put the bikes back on the bike rack, cleaned up and strolled Fort Langley looking for a place to grab a bite.  We ended up at Cafe Planet Java, a 50's inspired soda fountain cafe and burger joint.  As was with the case with our previous visit, the food was great.

On our way home we did our weekly grocery run, stopping at Meridian Gourmet Meats and the Real Canadian Superstore in Langley.  Oh, we made a quick drive out to and stop at Kustom Koach RV to look at a '96 Van Conversion they have on their lot.  I like the unit but dismissed it because it doesn't have a shower.  On our drive home we discussed that and decided that a shower isn't super important as there are always places along the way in our travels where we could grab a shower...so maybe I'll give this unit a second though and look.

We relaxed the rest of the afternoon and evening before crawling into bed around 10:30pm.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "19 The Sun of Life".  The light of the universe shines in all of us.  It's up to us whether or not we let it shine through us and into our world bathing everyone else in our light so they too can let their light shine through.  "19 The Sun of Life" is asking us to grow, evolve, and move beyond our humanness so we can see the world through the vast generosity of the cosmic soul.  We are being challenged to be greater than we imagine ourselves capable of being.  We can do this as the Sun's ray cleanse and purify every atom of or being thus allowing our flickering light to burst forth and become the cosmic light of the universe here in each of our little part of the world.

Let your little light shine each and every day!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"9 The Hooded Man" Solitude, Truth, and Sacrifice

Saturday, May 9th, 2015.  I've been struggling with a good night's sleep the last couple of nights as I find myself awaking with worrying thoughts about the "job".  They overtake my mind and are proving difficult to override and overcome.  They're haunting my sleep like a nightmare.  Since the same happened again last night even with today being a Saturday and the weekend where I often get my best sleep I'm putting ore thought into why the "job" is now haunting my thoughts and dreams.

Today's Tarot may provide a clue...

...today's visiting Tarot is "9 The Hooded Man".  Solitude. Truth.  Knowledge and Light.  Sacrifice.  Becoming your true "SELF".  This is a time where it's time to meditate and find ourselves discovering that in order to become who we "ARE" we must take a risk and give up our security and stability so we blossom and make our mark on the world.  Be true.  Be your "SELF" and inspire others to do the same.

As I reflect on "9 The Hooded Man" I understand that in order to be "ME" I have to give up the safety and security I find myself enjoying or else I will find my "self" wither away and fade into the unknown.  Spirit is asking me to release my "SELF" so I am true to my "being" so that I make a positive impression on the world as so many of us need to do.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"X The Wheel of Life", "XIII Death" and a Bee that Didn't Sting

Wednesday, April 15, 2015.  A quiet evening at home was what we had yesterday and crawling into bed shortly after 10:30pm made way for great night's sleep.  Dreams were as well.  The most prominent being that of a bee that would not leave me alone.  I was being encouraged to crawl under something.  Perhaps, a kitchen counter or may even a vehicle of some sort.  I kept swatting at the bee as he wouldn't leave me alone and when he landed on my finger the sting I was expecting never happened.  A message delivered.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is “X The Wheel of Life: If life on the rim makes you dizzy, move to the centre. Awareness of the cycles of life. Equanimity. A change in fortunes. Guidance from your future or past self” with “XIII Death: Endings are beginnings.  A phase of life is over.  Allowing time to mourn.  A part of yourself has outlived its usefulness.” providing more meaning and clarity.

For me, this is about living through listening to my heart and intuition more than my brain.  I need to go more with my feelings and where I sense I belong in this life.  I need to weave my life into the shape and the way I want or most desire it to be.  And for me it always comes to "living life on the road".   I need to move, move from place to place, never staying very long.  Kind of like the TV series, "The Littlest Hobo" where a German Shepherd travelled to where he was needed most in each episode and quietly disappearing when his job as done.

I need to move on.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

6 of Cups and VIII Justice

Friday, May 8th, 2015.  Aaahhh...finally sitting down.  Today was a busy non-stop day at work and the only time I was sitting I was in a vehicle driving from one place to the next.  I was on my feet running around all day and didn't stop for a break, and a quick break at that until almost four o'clock where I ate my sandwich.  Whew!

My intention of going to the gym tonight gave way to falling into a slouch on the sofa.  That's where I am now as I write this.  However, I've gotten up to get dinner going as it is now almost seven o'clock and oh, there's the bell, the oven dinged, dinner's in its final stage...time to eat...

...well, that was a nice dinner.  Thank You Gracious Goddess and God.  Thanks for the bounty that graced our dinner table tonight as well as the food we have in our cupboards and refrigerator.  May we partake of it humbly and always be thankful for the abundance of food we have available to us.

Today's visiting Tarot is the “6 of Cups: Happy Birthday.  Fond memories.  A gift given in friendship or love" and “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”.  An unfair judgment.  Being too judgemental or righteous.  Feeling restricted by others’ expectations.”

We are blessed to have a strong connection and relationship with Spirit and we should be humbled by this and not take it lightly.  Today we can bring together and learn from past, present, and future and learn from how we have lived our lives, how we are living our lives and how we can better live our lives tomorrow.

Love and friendship are likely top of mind today and this can also be love and friendship that lives through the ages.  A gift given long ago or a friend from many lives ago may come back into your life.  A sense of timelessness may be in the air as memories, friendships, and love come into light today.

Open your heart and your spirit and let yourself drift into the past.  Sift through the images that float through your mind.  Look at that one, the one that caught your eye and attention.  Let the emotions fill your heart as you reminisce and reflect on lives and memories past that are and always will be a part of the fabric of your life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

VI The Lovers, XIV Temperance, 7 of Cups, and the 9 of Swords

Thursday, May 7th, 2015.  Surprisingly, I slept very well last night.  I do think I did awake once through the night but can't say for sure that I did.  I simply remember falling asleep last night and awaking to the alarm this morning.

Yesterday was a long tiring day for me as I was out of the office most of the day running around here and there to fulfill my customer service duties however I still made it to the gym an put a god twenty-five minutes on the stationary bike and did some abdominal exercises as well.  I returned home and washed up our breakfast dishes before hopping into the shower.  Then we headed off to do quick bit of shopping and grabbing a pizza as we were hosting one of friends for pizza and beer and lots of chat.

Yesterday's visiting Tarot is “VI The Lovers: A relationship is always a mingling of differences.  A powerful relationship.  Seeing both sides of an issue.  Flexibility” with further energy coming from “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little.  Combining separate elements to create something new.  Moderation (not too much of each flavour).  Flexibility.”

“VI The Lovers" and “XIV Temperance" are letting us know that we need to open-minded, flexible, and willing to compromise when comes to dealing with our relationships and when approaching life in general.  Yes, we likely hold onto certain values, morals, and ethics however not everything in this world is black or white.  Objectivity is a valuable asset to have as then we can see things through unbiased eyes especially so if we are guided by and Spirit and approach others through a spirit on spirit connection.

Today was another day spent mostly out of the office and on the road to Surrey, Cloverdale, and New Westminster before returning to the office around 2:00pm.  Then I just bounced around the people that needed to have conversations with me.

And pretty much as soon as I got home, I was out the door and off to the gym for workout.  My goal is to work my muscles three days a week and do cardio two days a week and I'm getting close to achieving this goal every week.

Today's visiting Tarot is the “7 of Cups: The Bookstore.  Choosing between different approaches.  Contemplating choices when you should be acting" with the “9 of Swords: Unquiet Dreams.  Stress.  Worries.  Mental tapes which play over and over” providing some context.

If we continually fail to make decisions that need to be made we'll find ourselves simply going around in circles repeating the same mistakes and having the same worries and hoping that somehow things would just change.  Change as to start with us.  Our lives belong to and are lived by us so else has the power to change our lives?  We are and always must be responsible and accountable for our own lives.  That responsibility should never be relinquished to another.

Action becomes change and change becomes confidence and confidence become success.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The "8 of Cups" and Being a Witch

Tuesday, May 5, 2015.  I took it easy yesterday, as easy as I could make myself take considering I have a hard time sitting still.  But I was feeling under the weather so I chose not to go to the gym.  So I read a few pages out of two issues of Witches and Pagans magazine which gave me some much needed spiritual lift and encouragement.  I felt spiritually awesome going to bed but had a bit of a nightmare where I subconsciously said that I was a "failure".  Luckily though, I had spiritual kick in the butt and was told that I cannot think that way then I quickly fell asleep.

I awoke feeling a bit lethargic and unprepared to get out of bed let alone open my eyes however that's what I did.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “8 of Cups: Farewell.  Moving on.  Leaving behind a person, a situation, or a part of yourself"

How fitting to see the “8 of Cups" and how thankful I am to identify where I need to make changes and what I need to let go of and let slip into the past.  Pessimism, self-doubt, and revolving worries, and anxiety over things that are done and over with.  I have to move on.  Also, I need to move things in the direction I want them to go.

The first move I'm making right now is to acknowledge and declare that I'm a "witch", the second is to move away from my lackadaisical and lazy approach to Wicca, Witchcraft, Tarot, and magickal practice and take up a more focused, real, and spiritually enriched study and practice of each of them.  I believe and have faith in being a real and practising witch and wish to embrace this through living and breathing the energy, spirit, and magic of the witch.

The goddess and god I identified with more than a decade ago are Freya and Bacchus, more recently enamoured with a gypsy goddess and god as I really believe that I belong on the road travelling with no clear destination in mind only knowing that I need to drive and interact with people I meet along the way.

I still feel that way but for now I'm a model railroad building witch.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 9 of Coins and Celebrating

Monday, May 4th, 2015.  Yesterday was a day of early morning shopping and home chores The curtains were changed over to summer ones that assist in keeping the apartment cooler, albeit only slightly cooler as it gets to be about ten degrees hotter in here than it is outside.

Then we took a stroll outside stopping for an afternoon iced coffee beverage at Tre Galli before heading into Pier Park and quick stop and the Army and Navy to pick up a new comforter for the bed.  We simply wanted a comforter and found one for $20.00 that do nicely.  Dinner was had, we sat relaxed, and read before hopping into bed around 10:30pm.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “9 of Coins: Rewards.  Enjoying the fruits of your labour.  Well-deserved enjoyment”

We need to reach into our collective past and pull into our present lives the wisdom and mysteries of our ancestors so we can apply them in the here and now to enlighten ourselves and enrich the pursuit and success of our dreams and goals.  Extend your hand and spirit back through the centuries and pull the veil from your eyes so you can see and remember the knowledge that is yours and that has always been with you.  Our ancestors are looking at us with pride and smiles on their faces knowing that we are linked to the past and to them and are keeping the ancient traditions alive.

Today is a good day to step back from being our own worst critics and look at and celebrate the achievements in our lives, no matter how small they may be.  You awoke and survived the day.  Celebrate it!

Enriching our lives with the history of humanity will bring its own rewards and yet we can reach farther and higher and do even more.

Dare to dream!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The "Four of Arrows - Rest"

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015.  Caught a glimpse of the (almost) Full Moon last night.  What a glorious sight.  Might not be awake enough to celebrate the Full Moon tonight so last night was it.  Somewhere along our travels yesterday I picked up a cold or I'm suffering from severe allergy attack.

We made our way to Pacific Spirit Regional Park late morning and spent a couple of hours hiking along various trails throughout the park.  I've lived in Vancouver for twenty-one years and this is my first visit to this wonderful park.

Then we hit Moderne Burger on Broadway for lunch.  As usual we thoroughly enjoyed our burgers, fries, cola, and vanilla malted shake.

Then we hit Room For Cream on Kingsway for our afternoon coffee and were extremely disappointed with them.  Upon further investigation of the type of coffee they are using we realized why we didn't like the coffee.  The brand is one of our least favourites.

Then it was onto home and relaxing time.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the "Four of Arrows - Rest", courtesy of the Wild Wood Tarot.

As this card implies it's time to take a moment, well more than moment to fully recharge and re-energize our lives-mind, body, and spirit.  And in this day and age taking time to slow down and engage in a whole lot of doing nothing proves to be a challenging for most of us, myself included.  I can never simply sit and do nothing.  I'm trying to relax but then I'll feel a need to do something, anything to over this self-inflicted guilt for doing nothing when something be getting done.

And rest also includes getting a good night's sleep.  How many of us can claim that we're getting enough sleep.  Very few is my guess.  Late to bed and early to arise.  Five or six hours of sleep is what I'm working on and this isn't healthy.  The only things I have going for me are living an active lifestyle and eating quite healthy.

Spiritually, I'm n the right track through Tarot, gazing at the Moon, reading "Witches and Pagans", and visiting nature.  We are a part of wonderful creation, Gaia, Mother Earth and all the energy of the cosmos.  We should do our best to live and breathe nature and the cosmos to keep this energy coursing through our veins and inhabiting every atom of our beings.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Courtesy of the Wild Wood Tarot - "20 The Great Bear"

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015.  My work day ended early as I wanted to lend moral support to my partner during some routine laser eye surgery (iridotomy) to stave off the onset of glaucoma.  The procedure lasts only a couple of minutes but we sent a good 45 minutes waiting for the 2:00pm appointment that didn't happen until 2:45pm.  Then we waited about twenty minutes so the doctor could do a pressure check before sending us on our way.

We then hit Main Street for a coffee and a snack and found ourselves at "Coco et Olive", 3707 Main Street.  They serve Stumptown Coffee from Portland and their pastries are delicious.  After a walk up and down Main Street we headed home with a quick stop to run an errand.  A quiet evening followed.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "20 The Great Bear"  Judgment. Change.  Renewal.  The Soul laid bare.  Truth and forgiveness.  All this universally speaking and not defined by our human limitations or religious dogma. The universe simply is an acts and reacts accordingly without regard to how perceive things to be.  We must open ourselves up to the cosmic energy and forces that can help us become greater than we are if we offer up our complete surrender and allow the universe to mould our lives to the way they should be versus the way we want them to be.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The "8 of Coins" and the "7 of Coins" Skills and Relaxation

Friday, May 1st, 2015.  Beltane.  May Day.  Celebrate merrily and allow your spirits to soar.

Last night was another quiet evening where I struggled to stay awake through CBC's The National but I didn't make it much past 10:30pm.  And although, I did fall asleep rather quickly I did have a bout of sleeplessness around 3:00am and found myself on the sleepy side when the alarm sound at 6:00am.  Too early this morning!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “8 of Coins: The Factory.  Skill and mastery.  Tedious, repetitive labour.  Slow and methodical progress" with the “7 of Coins: Chores.  Resting after a job well done.  Contemplating life's cycles and changes.  Planning your next move.  Clearing out what's unnecessary in your life to make way for something new” rounding out the energy of the day.

Do you feel like your flowing naturally with the universe?  If so don't get lazy.  You still need to hone your skills and do your part to keep things rolling along in your life. Define and use your own self-expression to expand your horizons.  There is still much more out there for you to discover.  As you refine your skills you'll get a sense of what you need to abandon and what you need to focus on in order to continue growing and expanding those unique gifts you have to offer.  Discipline yourself so you can continue making progress for the time will soon come where you can step back , take a look at what you have achieved, and breathe a sigh relief as you realize how far you've made it.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.Friday, May 1st, 2015.  Beltane.  May Day.  Celebrate merrily and allow your spirits to soar.

Last night was another quiet evening where I struggled to stay awake through CBC's The National but I didn't make it much past 10:30pm.  And although, I did fall asleep rather quickly I did have a bout of sleeplessness around 3:00am and found myself on the sleepy side when the alarm sound at 6:00am.  Too early this morning!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is the “8 of Coins: The Factory.  Skill and mastery.  Tedious, repetitive labour.  Slow and methodical progress" with the “7 of Coins: Chores.  Resting after a job well done.  Contemplating life's cycles and changes.  Planning your next move.  Clearing out what's unnecessary in your life to make way for something new” rounding out the energy of the day.

Do you feel like your flowing naturally with the universe?  If so don't get lazy.  You still need to hone your skills and do your part to keep things rolling along in your life. Define and use your own self-expression to expand your horizons.  There is still much more out there for you to discover.  As you refine your skills you'll get a sense of what you need to abandon and what you need to focus on in order to continue growing and expanding those unique gifts you have to offer.  Discipline yourself so you can continue making progress for the time will soon come where you can step back , take a look at what you have achieved, and breathe a sigh relief as you realize how far you've made it.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.