The 'Five of Swords' and Knowing That Your Back is Covered by the Love of the Universe

Sunday, October 9, 2016.  We had a nice slow and relaxing day yesterday that continued into the evening even though we were hosting a couple of friends for dinner.  A very relaxing energy filled the day and gave opportunity to just simply be and this is what I was or did, simply "be".  It's wonderful as this same energy has carried forward into today.  And as I awoke as the birth of a new day welcomed me, I also felt reborn, renewed, and refreshed.

Yesterday, after lunch we made our way to a new coffee place here in New Westminster called the "Coffee Bar", and although they serve Parallel 49 coffee that we have not enjoyed in the past, our lattes yesterday were very good as was the apple croissant and peanut butter chocolate cookie we had.  And this is how relaxing the day was as we not only went out for coffee but we ran a few errands as well.  Absolutely wonderful!

Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Five of Swords: Our Witch and her young man find themselves in a tense situation.  Back to back, they hold their swords aloft as magickal power emanates from them..  They have assumed a defensive position to face their attackers.  That they are victorious is evidenced by the two dropped swords in front of both witches.  By working together and standing strong, they have overcome adversity.  You or a friend are perhaps facing an unpleasant, perhaps dangerous situation.  By standing strong together, by watching each other's back you'll both come through this.  It should be noted that this card is suggesting a defensive position and not an aggressive or offensive position."

"By standing strong together" we can overcome tough situations and circumstances and this can come the support of a loved by them simply being there for you but it also comes from our strong connection with Spirit, which comes to us when we have come to know, love and accept ourselves for who we are, warts and all.  With self-knowledge comes the understanding of the meaning of life and how best to approach and handle each new day where we are literally bombarded with thousands of things that seemingly come at us out of nowhere.

Strength and the ability to handle tough situations comes from love, love of life, love of the universe, love of the world, love of our fellow human beings, and love of nature.  Be strong, know that your back is covered no matter what tough situation or circumstance you face.

Thank You Spirit.