Many lakes and forests, a whole lot of nature in my dreams last night. I awoke with the idea or feeling or that I was camping in a tent in a heavily wooded and serene campground. I had my tent for sleeping and relaxing in as well as one where I had my own private bathroom so I didn't have to resort to using the public washrooms or outhouses for my personal business. In lieu of using water to shower with I used shower wipes to keep clean while camping for a few days. And likely since I was thinking about this before slipping into bed the idea of visiting fairs and exhibitions throughout the province also poked around in my mind once in awhile. As did Edith and Eugene Tokalot, my vent friends.
Also, upon awaking and getting into my morning ritual mode the notion of taking myself and my ideas, dreams, goals and desires seriously also filled my mind. If I don't these seriously how can I expect others to. I'm serious about being a Tarot Intuitive. I know that I have the talent, skills as well as the spirit to slip into this role and be successful at it because I genuinely want to help others better their lives. Especially for those who see Tarot as a legitimate source of guidance and advice in their lives.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "Novice of Wands: The suit of Wands and its corresponding element, Fire, is passionate and dedicated to the task at hand, so a young man with red hair represents this Novice. He wears a long orange robe and necklace. He intently examines a ritual wand. A small fire burns nearby. This Novice can be someone of great focus and enthusiasm. He is ready to take on any endeavour and give one hundred percent. He runs the risk of recklessness if he doesn't temper his excitement with a balanced approach."
This morning I find myself full of "great focus and enthusiasm", "ready to take on any endeavour and give one hundred percent" but knowing that I have to temper his (my) excitement with a balanced approach. Balance is needed so that I, we do not get into wishful thinking, pie in the sky scenarios. I need to stay focused and be willing to take the slow and steady approach instead of trying to rush things through to the end so-to-speak. One step at a time, okay!
This is a great approach, the right approach as I am very open and receptive to an abundance of ideas and creative inspirations so taking things slow and steady will allow me to better evaluate things such as the pros and cons of any new ideas that come my way as well as with my progress in becoming more intimate and knowledgeable about and with Tarot. A deepening of my connection with and living in the world of spirit is also taking place but again taking things slowly is the best approach where I allow things to happen at their own pace without trying to force them or move them along at the speed I want them to be moving.
Yes, I do have the power of will and Spirit however I also need to recognise and understand when to use my will and when it needs to take a backseat and let the cosmic forces do their thing in my life.
Thank You Spirit.
Spent a great afternoon and early part of the evening with my sister, her husband and her daughter as well as my brother and one uncle who joined in with the effort to support my niece and the hockey team she play's on. They lost but some of us found the game to be more entertaining than any NHL game we might have watched.
After the game we went back to my sister's hotel room before heading down the road to White Rock for a stroll along the strip as pier and of course a visit to the rock that gave White Rock it's name.
Then we suggested a restaurant for dinner, one we've had very good service combined with good food. This experience was anything but that.
We were sat down in a busy restaurant and forgotten about. After waiting about fifteen or more minutes we asked an employee who's responsibility was who knows what about our server, someone came to our rescue, after paying our bill at the end of the long evening in Charlie Don't Surf, I saw that her names is (N.....). (N.....) was very apologetic throughout the evening and did her best to appease us. When we were taking care of our bill, she apologized more and let us know that the hostesses were seating people without letting anyone know that new tables were coming into an already busy section where a combination of servers were sharing tables, sharing tables without knowledge of who was to serve which table. The food was subpar for the most part and nothing close to what we had before.
Then we returned my sister and family to their hotel before heading home ourselves.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Eight of Swords: Our Witch is faced with a difficult situation indeed. Blindfolded and tied up, she is surrounded by a circle of swords. Her coven mates surround the outside of the situation - they are there for support but not for direct help. She is imprisoned and must find her own way out. The exit is unblocked and right in front of her, but she has no way of knowing that. You may be feeling alone and powerless. While this is a situation you must face alone, your loved ones are with you in spirit and will help whenever and however they can. Most importantly, your way out is not difficult. Continue walking confidently on your path and it will take you straight to freedom."
Interestingly enough last night I had a dream where I gave my notice at the job, a month's notice effective April 1st so I could take up my spiritual calling as a Tarot Intuitive offering my Intuitive Tarot services to those seeking something...and then the "Eight of Swords" appears and shouts to me that I need to "Continue walking confidently on your path and it will take you straight to freedom." And as I let this sink in travelling to summer fairs and markets and community gatherings and celebrations filled my mind...hhhmmm...Spirit is onto something here and I need to give in to Spirit's nudge to not only go on a journey but to be the journey where I'm living life, life is living me and I'm the experience having an experience...
I also awoke this morning with an inkling that I should gather up a few things for my sister, so I'm giving her a Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, a Pagan Tarot Deck, a white sage smudge stick, a Chakra Stone Kit, and a "Spirit" candle. Oh and my Learning the Tarot book by Joan Bunning as well as the companion book to the Pagan Tarot.
Thank You Spirit.
Slept so perfectly well last night. And just before awaking I had a dream where I was managing the kitchens and lunchroom's of a place that was entirely white including the clothing people were wearing and even some of the people themselves appeared to be as white as snow. Everything blended in together.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Ten of Chalices: In this happy scene, our Witch, her young man, her grandmother, her daughter, the priest and priestess who initiated her, and her dear friends are gathered in a formal toast of thanksgiving. Her friends wear special coloured robes representing the elements (yellow for air, red for fire, green for earth, and blue for water). A rainbow overhead, puppies, kittens, babies, and flowers add to a scene that couldn't be happier. If your life isn't fulfilled with puppies and flowers, if you're not surrounded by the people who matter most to you, plan a party and invite them over. If you don't have a particular event to celebrate, celebrate the general abundance and beauty of life and each other. By telling others how special they are to you, you'll open the door for your own happiness. Everyone needs a love fest once in a while. Make it happen."
Today is a day of celebration the "Ten of Chalices" is welcoming us to this day with the energy of love, joy, happiness and a desire to celebrate life just because. And I can easily get into such a celebratory mood as my sister, husband and niece are in town and we're all going to get together, enjoy and celebrate each other's company. It's too bad my nephew had to work this weekend and couldn't come down as well. Besides, it's still a birthday week, one birthday just passed and another one is coming up.
Sure life is not all roses and sunny days but people always seem to be able to find a way to be happy and express their love once in awhile. They, we can always pull it up and out from the depths of our being when we allow Spirit to express and expand itself through us. Let Spirit shine through you today and you'll be sure to find yourself in a celebratory mood.
Thank You Spirit.
Weird dreams last night. Having a gathering of people, maybe for lunch, I only recognized a couple of people. Then if I remember correctly I think I was walking around in what I'll call my Wizard Oron attire and appeared to be waiting for and then interacting with different people regarding their personality and character cards. I was smiling and having a good time with the people in my midst.
And as the day on the job I'm in the process of leaving ticked on by my thoughts reminded me of why I desire to leave the job. Reasons such as behaving as a bit of a hypocrite, going against my principles, supporting people who are really looking out for themselves but doing little things here and there to try to make up for important areas where they are seriously lacking such as in how to treat people and what it means to be a good employer. But I've been changing myself and doing less of going against my principles as well as being less of a hypocrite. Can't change my past behaviour but at least I'm changing what I'm doing in the present.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is and I am the "Initiate of Chalices: The suit of Chalices and its corresponding element, Water, is feminine and emotionally nurturing, so a woman with long flowing brown hair represents this Initiate. She wears a blue robe with a light blue stole and two necklaces. She holds a lovely chalice, preparing to hand it to her priestess for ritual use. Nearby a deer and fawn watch her curiously. This Initiate can be someone concerned with her own heart or the emotional needs of others. She may neglect her own needs for those of others or obsess about her own feelings as well strength and support in a time of need."
An apt description of my feelings today and most days really. I do tend to have a high level of concern for the well-being of others especially their spiritual well-being as I feel that if we are well grounded spiritually then our lives tend to be richer and easier to handle and contend with than they otherwise would be.
At the same time however, I sometimes focus too much on my own feelings thus paying less attention to how people are feeling almost to the point of ignoring their need for a little TLC. And on occasion I must admit as much as I am embarrassed to do so that I've allowed my feelings to trump the more important emotional needs of others such as those of my partner and then regretting it later. Only to be reminded of this by the appearance of the "6 of Swords".
We must strive to find a healthy balance between our own needs and the needs of others. If we find that we are bit stronger emotionally than those around perhaps then we should focus more attention on them so that they can with support from us find emotional peace and contentment. And a good way to do this is to help them strengthen their connection with Spirit so that they become more well grounded and emotionally secure in their lives. As Spirit is where turn when we need to bring emotional peace and contentment and restore that healthy balance in the day-to-day living in our own lives.
Thank You Spirit.
Have not hit the gym in a couple of weeks. Went once after Christmas I do believe and that's it. Struggling with a cold but I miss the gym and will just go, cold or no cold. Don't want to lose too much muscle mass.
Had an odd dream about singing with someone I didn't recognise and it might have been lip syncing or karaoke but it seemed to be in front of an audience of sorts. And I think this other person may have been younger but not so sure if they were male or female and one point they seemed to be peeking through the opening of an old wooden television.
Then I was walking away from my "singing" performance and on a street somewhere, didn't recognise it as being anywhere around metro Vancouver. As I was walking I got splashed with a couple of different types of liquid as three teenage boys ran by me. They turned back toward me and laughed but their actions of spilling this on me didn't appear to be all that intentional. However as I continued walking, two other people approached me and that's when I/they noticed that what appeared to be paint landed on the sleeve of my tan summer blazer and maybe what was acid on my light green spring sweater. Although I did not appear to be burned we noticed that my abdomen appeared to full of scars when I checked to see if the acid had burned me. I did not feel pain of have any sort of bad reaction to seeing the scars nor was I surprised.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "XIII Death: Perhaps the most feared card in the deck, and yet a very positive card, Death indicates a time when our denial can no longer blind us to the things in our lives we must change; the very fiber of our lives must transform itself, much like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon. We must leave the old self behind and fly free to our new lives."
When this card appeared I knew in an instant that "the very fiber of our lives must transform itself, much like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon. We must leave the old self behind and fly free to our new lives." And I really must leave "the old self behind and fly free to" my new life. I know this with every fibre of my being. And during lunch this afternoon I took a glance at the card on the bottom of the deck and it was "XVI The Tower", further proof that I must change and in this case change means getting rid of old habits once and for all. I thought I did this a while back but some old habits are slow to leave us. And I'm so glad that I'm recognizing this at a time where I'm in control and can bring about such change as I often fool myself in thinking that some of my old habits bring me comfort when in fact they do not. I am indeed like a "butterfly emerging from its cocoon."
Thank You Spirit.
We decided to go out last night for a fast food dinner, a movie, and to check out a club. Since time was tight, McDonald's was on the way and our quickest option, not bad for our once a meal year at this establishment. The movie, Inferno was entertaining and worth watching, at least for us. The club was so-so, guess we've moved beyond the club scene. But it was a fun night to be out with each other.
Spirit Is and today is a three card Tarot Energy day:
Card For the Day: "XVI The Tower. If we do not relinquish the paths of baser nature; if we continue to act in ways that are not in our greatest good, the Tower tears down those things that are dangerous to us, and forces us to confront the reality before us."
Attend to This: "Four of Wands. Seven people gather together for a ritual. Our Witch is dressed entirely in white and a handsome young man stands with her dressed in black. Around them four witches hold four wands in a ritual circle and are dressed to represent the elements: Yellow for Air, Red for Fire, Blue for Water, and Green for Earth. The group's priestess stands in the background, blessing the newly married couple as they begin their life together. This card can represent marriage or any other significant milestone or ritual. Whatever the event, it is one worthy of special celebration. Surround yourself with those who can mark the occasion with the honour and joy it deserves."
What to Look Out For: "VII The Chariot. Signifies both a time period in which we have felt as though our wheels were spinning, getting us nowhere; and also that such a time period is nearing its end, and we are about to begin to see our energies released for growth and movement again. The timing was not right for our success, but now that time is coming."
"XVI The Tower" is letting us know that the path to freedom and success from the self-imposed constraints on our lives is to reach for our highest ideals and to use the great and sometimes latent intelligence we have to move beyond the limitations of our primitive brains and instinctive and reactive nature to living life. View the world through spirit and our connection to it as well as the world around us and harness the strength and power this gives us.
The "Four of Wands" is encouraging us to celebrate our newfound knowledge and understanding that we do not have to live a life of fear and misery as many times these are the product of our own thoughts and actions. When we open our hearts, minds, and spirits to the unlimited potential of life and infinite knowledge and wisdom that dwells deep within us our minds clear and our thoughts become clear and precise allowing to us make wise decisions that lead to positive actions.
The appearance of "VII The Chariot" provides us with the means to run toward and meet our success head on and with open and loving arms. Success comes to us when we accept that yes, we, too can be successful!
Thank You Spirit.
We hosted a dinner party last night where the conversation was lively, fun, and entertaining. The appetizers and desserts were great however the main course, a chicken meatball stew, if you will was a bit lacking in overall flavour. It did not have the body and taste that we remember from the last time we made it. We have leftovers so we're going to experiment a bit with the recipe with an addition of salt and chicken stalk. We used turkey necks to create the soup base and I think this is where the recipe failed on us.
Got to bed later than usual and awoke much earlier than usual but I'm going with the flow today. I've been up for a couple of hours now and the sun has not risen although the morning warmly welcomed me as I arose from my slumber. It's just past 7:00am and the day looks like it's still the dark of night and there are many more hours left to sleep, well maybe for some there is but I'm always up by this time.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Novice of Pentacles: The suit of Pentacles and its corresponding element, Earth, is feminine and is the mother of comfort, security and a solid foundation of grounding, so a young female with long, curly dark hair represents this Novice. She wears a long brown robe and a pentacle around her neck. She intently examines an altar pentacle. Nearby is a basket of fruit. This Novice can be someone who has worked particularly hard for someone in her situation. A rest may be needed. This person should be wary, though, of resting on her laurels and stagnating."
Have a good rest however, allow this rest to fill you with fresh and new ideas where you find better ways to work smarter instead of harder. This is best achieved when we rest just long enough to rejuvenate ourselves but not to the point of becoming lethargic and lazy. Too much isn't a good thing either.
Thank You Spirit.
Another welcoming morning spent with Spirit, Gaia, and Tarot. Candles lit, Spiritual Guides Incense burning, stones, crystals, wand and other magickal tools lending a hand this morning.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "VIII Strength: The kind of strength this card speaks of is less about toughness, less about force or power, and more about patience, endurance, surviving adversity, and finding inner peace. We must learn to trust the process, we must now begin to thrive, not merely survive."
Never forget that "we must now begin to thrive, not merely survive." We have it in us, the strength of spirit, the strength of love and of life that provides us with the patience and endurance needed to propel us forward to a place where thriving is simply the way it is.
I think for me, there is a bigger lesson to learned here. When you look and immerse yourself into this card and the energy it represents you cannot help but understand, feel and know what it's all about. We are deeply interconnected with nature and need to do more to become more in tune with all that nature is and represents. We are not separate from this world, we are an integral part of it. Nor are we more superior or more intelligent than anything on this planet until we prove otherwise and I dare say and this is merely my own opinion based on what I see, that up until now we have not fully lived up to the level of intelligence that we purport to have.
Thank You Spirit.
Sleep was full, complete, and satisfying. The new welcomed me with a long warm embrace as I awoke feeling well rested and full of life. I feel like I've taken a dozen steps forward and am fully immersed in fulfilling my role as Wizard Oron. I'm living in the moment and the future is now. I'm leaving the past behind me this includes the job that no longer fits my needs.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "XX Judgement - Another misunderstood card. Judgment is similar to the Justice card in that it refers to a Karmic sense of judgment and not a legal sense. We have struggled long enough in this world, and a change begins to see us finally starting to see some results for our efforts. We begin to realize we can succeed, and turn our lives around for the better."
Karma is now on your side, your karmic debt has been paid. Time to give back and pay it forward. Use your words and actions wisely so that you build others up, inspire them, empower them, encourage them to embrace and live life as a true reflection of the wonderful gift that it is. Wear a smile on your face and see what such a simple act can do, "XX Judgement" will be more than kind to you.
I'm but one voice from a cast of thousands, tens of thousands if not a million strong who are doing what we can with our ideas, thoughts, words and actions to bring about change in this world and with my karmic debts paid I can move forward ever more quickly in working as part of a team a million plus strong to inspire, awake, and fill the world with the light, love, peace, compassion and empathy that it is crying out for.
I'm wearing a smile on my face and I hope you are too!
Thank You Spirit.
Sleep has been relatively good these days and last night in a dream or merely a somewhat semi-conscious thought I had a vision of where I would during my lunch break and where I would park today and lo and behold I hit the usual mall and had to park in the exact and unusual spot I saw in my dream. Oh and I've also been reminded once again to trust my intuition. This happened yesterday.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Four of Chalices: Our Witch has made herself a lovely picnic to enjoy in a quiet park. She doesn't look too happy, though, as she appears disappointed in the three cups she has brought with her. Their beauty and appeal are overshadowed by a very fancy, ornate cup that she holds in her imagination. Dissatisfaction can erode happiness. Don't let pointless criticism make you bitter. At the same time, it's okay to be unsatisfied with what you have and dream of something more. Make sure you focus on how to make the dream a reality and not simply dwell on your current dissatisfaction."
This hit me this morning as I reflected on this card over breakfast..."it's okay to be unsatisfied with what you have and dream of something more. Make sure you focus on how to make the dream a reality and not simply dwell on your current dissatisfaction."
Yes, it's true, it's okay to be dissatisfied but we cannot dwell on that dissatisfaction for then that's where our energy goes and we simply become more and more dissatisfied and fall deeper and deeper into a hole that will swallow us if we're not careful. Take me for example, my focus has dramatically shifted over the past couple of days and the amount of positive, loving and uplifting energy around me has significantly increased and does it ever feel good. With all of the Tarot Decks I have along with the many stones and crystals I also have, I've received and built up a great deal of energy and strength to carry me forward especially since my ego has been properly controlled and dare I say subdued. I'm focused on what brings me satisfaction and on how and what I can do to get to this point.
Thank You Spirit.
Another relaxing day even though we were out and about for someone's haircut, a walk around Steveston, an afternoon coffee and pastry and our weekly grocery run.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Four of Pentacles: Our Witch is shopping - a very pentacles-oriented task. She's using the money she earned to buy food. She doesn't look very happy and she has an awful lot in her cart. It seems as though something else rather than realistic need is driving her behaviour. Fours represent stability. But stability can become extreme. In her case, fear of running out of food is causing her to buy too much. If he goes much further, she could start hoarding and become selfish and greedy. Everything needs balance. Buy enough food but have faith that you can get more... you don't have to hold on so tightly."
Think about balance and better yet having faith is the message of the day. Faith holds everything together and brings much needed balance into our lives. Especially faith based on experience, something I'm reminded of today after weeks of stress and anxiety and patience wearing thin, today my faith is renewed because I've experienced the love and support of the universe many times over the years and this moment in the here and now is and will be no different than those experiences of the past.
Thank You Spirit.
Saturday, October 1, 2016. Awoke with Tarot and Spirit in mind and both the Pagan and Wildwood Tarot were calling for attention this morning so today is a two card Tarot Card kind of Day.
First we have from the Pagan Tarot, the "Six of Chalices: In a happy, playful reversal of roles, our Witch's daughter sets up her afternoon tea party. She makes sure everyone (dolls included!) has a cup of flowers before the event can begin. There is a gentle, sweet, carefree feel to the entire scene. Take the time for little kindnesses toward those around you. Making people feel comfortable or pleasantly surprised or pampered makes situations and emotions flow smoothly. Don't shun small gestures as childish or a waste of time...these small efforts are often what touch people the most."
Second, from the Wildwood Tarot we have the "Ten of Bows, Responsibility: Whether you volunteered for the task or it is thrust upon you by unforeseen circumstances, it is a time to accept responsibility. Do so with good humour and stoical resolve and welcome any daunting challenge with humility and enthusiasm. Although the timing may be unfortunate or inconvenient, the issues of dealing with responsibility are often a matter of simple self-confidence. The learning curve may be steep and appear insurmountable, but once the task is fully understood and effort is expended, many valuable life-lessons can be learned. The effect of taking responsibility in your family or close tribal group can also have far-reaching effects beyond your personal sphere. By leading from the front and taking responsibility for any past failures or inappropriate actions, you disarm and neutralize self-doubt or feelings of inadequacy. It is an honour and a sign of respect that your peers trust you to complete this task and handle the responsibility, knowing you will fully commit to this quest until completion. This understanding should support and enhance both your sense of self-worth and self-respect."
Today is a day to extend all sorts of kindnesses to others as well as to graciously accept the responsibilities thrust upon us whether at home, work, or play. People look to us as examples of what it is and what it means to be kind and loving as well as how to handle and take our responsibilities seriously and to heart. People know that life is important to us and that we strive to always treat others with the love and respect they deserve as well as to do our best to make good things happen with the responsibilities given us.
People believe in us so we should also believe in ourselves.
Thank You Spirit.
Sunday, September 18, 2016. As much as I enjoy awaking in the dark of the morning, it sure felt good to find that I slept in this morning, not opening my eyes until almost 7:00am. Likely because I didn't crawl into bed until about 11:00pm...Tarot Cards and model railroading were keeping me awake and from wanting to go to bed.
But what a wonderful day I had yesterday. I didn't step out of the condo once unless you count going out onto the balcony as going outside...I took in fresh air as well as searched for the Moon and painted a few more pieces from one of the structures for my model railroad. I've noticed that every day leading up to the Full Moon, she is visible from our deck but on the night of the Full Moon, she's hidden by our building, the building we live in. I have to make the effort to get outside on the night's of the Full Moon as well as the Sabbats, maybe even the esbats.
So I spent the day yesterday contemplating the Card of the Day spread as well as working on my model railroad layout...both being quite productive...light, love, peace, compassion, and empathy fill me to overflowing and flow forth for all to see or so I hope. And the model railroad is showing some progress as well as rebuilding some parts of it to better reflect the look I'm trying to create. I was going to say "want" initially but something stopped me from using that word and I get a sense that's because the layout is in a sense is creating itself and I'm just the hands to manifest it in the physical world...sounds a bit weird, crazy even but that's how it feels...hence the slow progress.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Card of the Day spread is XIV Temperance, the Four of Chalices, and the Novice of Chalices.
The important aspects of the day are represented by "XIV Temperance - Rhythm and flow of the patterns of our lives is most important, as we struggle to balance ourselves while trying to be in several different places at once; we must allow ourselves to be where we are needed, to allow the signs to show us where to go, and not try to polarize our attentions."
We must "allow the signs to show us where to go, and not try to polarize our attentions" and for me this is the road I was referring to yesterday, the road that has been laid out before me and that I must follow. The road of spiritual pursuits and endeavours.
Then we must pay attention to the personal issues that are represented by the "Four of Chalices: Our Witch has made herself a lovely picnic to enjoy in a quiet park. She doesn't look too happy, though, as she appears disappointed in the three cups she has brought with her. Their beauty and appeal are overshadowed by a very fancy, ornate cup that she holds in her imagination. Dissatisfaction can erode happiness. Don't let pointless criticism make you bitter. At the same time, it's okay to be unsatisfied with what you have and dream of something more. Make sure you focus on how to make the dream a reality and not simply dwell on your current dissatisfaction."
And this is about making sure you (I/we) focus on how to make the dream a reality and not simply dwell on your (our) current dissatisfaction." For me I must come with a plan for how can I move away from my current job and work fulltime as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and a What's Your Tarot Guru? Yes, I'm new to this and a novice however I strongly believe and innately know that this is something I must do, have the talent and skills to do and have much to offer those who enlist my services.
What we need to be on the lookout for (feelings, desires, reaction) is represented by the "Novice of Chalices: The suit of Chalices and its corresponding element, Water, is feminine and emotionally nurturing, so a young female with long, flowing brown hair represents this Novice. She wears a long blue gown and moonstone necklace. She intently examines a large ritual chalice. A deer stands nearby on the shore of a beautiful lake. This Novice can be a person full of lofty declarations and intense feeling. She can be prone to daydreaming and idealized expectation as well as admirable focus and dedication."
We must ensure that we are working with tangible and achievable goals rather than "lofty declarations" or "daydreaming and idealized expectation(s)." We must develop realistic and achievable goals through much thought and planning. We need to create a blueprint from which we can work where we build a solid foundation for ourselves first that can support our goals and aspirations.
Thank You Spirit.
Monday, September 5, 2016.
Namaste.
Happy Labour Day!
I really appreciate everyone who is working on this day. Your work and services are very much appreciated! Thank you to Suzanne, our main server, Kyle who picked up our dirty plates and Thomas, the cashier for taking care of us during our breakfast this morning at Denny's at the corner of North Road and Austin Avenue in Coquitlam.
I happily lit a candle and incense this morning after donning my "Ritual" clothing and then connected with Spirit and Tarot. Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "VI The Lovers - A decision, a commitment, is placed before us, much like a fork in the road or two opposite paths which beckon to us. We must ask ourselves which of the choices open to us is the one that speaks to our soul. We must make our choices for the right reasons."
It definitely is all about what "speaks to our soul" and thus the reason behind my desire to be a spiritual guide through the magic and energy of Tarot as well as to live life on the road. I know without a doubt that these appeal most to me for nothing but the right reasons. It's proving to be a challenge but I'm going to do it...the energy is here for me to do it and I'm finally remembering how to tap into it again...how to manifest the things I want in this world...THANK YOU SPIRIT...THANK YOU TO ME...for I've truly found myself again.
Sunday, September 4, 2016.
Namaste.
Didn't get around to writing anything this morning. Not sure why but the morning quickly ticked on by and then we were leaving for our date with friends for lunch and a movie. We had lunch at Joe's Grill on Davie and caught the movie "Viva" that's playing at "The Cinematheque" as part of the Vancouver Latin Film Festival. We had breakfast for lunch, Avocado and Tomato Benny, it was quite good. And "Viva" is very good. I'm glad we went. I must admit I was reluctant to go and wanted to stay home however the outing was fun. But I'd still like to manage to stay home one entire long weekend and do absolutely nothing.
We're back home now and I've just wasted two hours trying to figure out what the stupid Windows update did to my computer. I had wireless access to the internet until this boneheaded update took place. After exhausting myself trying to figure it out I finally found out that the update provided me with a Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller that is Ethernet based. My laptop is no longer wireless. I'm peeved off with Windows now because they couldn't realise that my computer is connected wirelessly. Argh! (EDITED: A miracle of miracles happened. This morning I had no internet access except through a cable then we when we returned home from having breakfast with my brother I looked at the same settings page as yesterday and a WiFi option was now appearing in place of the Ethernet ONLY option that has been there since last night. Amazing! Thank You Tech Gods!)
Dinner was great though, meatloaf with mashed potatoes and ratatouille sauce, tasting better because I didn't make it.
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Six of Chalices: In a happy, playful reversal of roles, our Witch's daughter sets up her afternoon tea party. She makes sure everyone (dolls included!) has a cup of flowers before the event can begin. There is a gentle, sweet, carefree feel to the entire scene. Take the time for little kindnesses toward those around you. Making people feel comfortable or pleasantly surprised or pampered makes situations and emotions flow smoothly. Don't shun small gestures as childish or a waste of time...these small efforts are often what touch people the most."
"Take the time for little kindnesses toward those around you." How hard can this be? I've given and received "small gestures" and "these small efforts are often what touch people the most" is a very accurate statement. And what a way to create a "gentle, sweet, carefree feel" to the day where "emotions flow smoothly".
I also did a quick reading for myself where I questioned my predicament of wanting to quit my job but need a reliable source of income and wanting ever so much to work as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor but having no known clients to work with and no firm source of income from pursuing this passion of mine.
Working with the Whimsical Tarot this wonderful deck revealed the card that represents to the root of my current problem: XXI The World; how to deal with it: King of Wands; and the resolution: X of Pentacles.
The root of my current problem: "XXI The World: Look at both sides of every situation and surround yourself with those who truly love you. Refuse to get shaken when others try to undermine your confidence in your strengths and abilities. Rewards and paybacks are just around the corner. Don’t give up anything for anyone. When reversed: Don’t be too trusting. Put your faith in Number One! Pamper yourself and the objects of your affection. Seek intimacy and personal happiness in all you do. Resolutions come slowly but will be worthwhile when they arrive."
I'm always putting myself second to others. I'm more worried about what others think and feel and forget about how and what I think and how I feel. I need to stop this bad behaviour. I really feel a great sense of energy around the fact that "Rewards and paybacks are just around the corner" especially if I "Don’t give up anything for anyone." And this cannot happen when I'm always putting other people first. And I always should "Put your (my) faith in Number One!" And that would be ME!
This is how to deal with it: "King of Wands: You’re about to be surprisingly successful in navigating extremely complex situations as you strive toward meeting some of your long-range goals. Use your intuition and treat others royally. Cooperation in professional projects brings great rewards. When reversed: Seek new options for growth and mobilize your skills. Stay firmly within ethical boundaries when you act and don’t be too aggressive."
These are the stand out phrases for me: "Use your intuition and treat others royally. Seek new options for growth and mobilize your skills. Stay firmly within ethical boundaries when you act and don’t be too aggressive." Using my intuition is key and using my intuition will help me to not only "seek new options for growth" but will also help me to implement them into my everyday life and push me to find ways to "mobilize your (my) skills". When I think of mobilizing skills I see myself being able to go and be anywhere and being in a position to offer my services to any who may seek them out, where they may not even realize this until they see me and feel a need or desire to speak with me...yes, I understand where this is going...PBT.
The resolution: "X of Pentacles: Your imagination is second to none, so express yourself. Your talents are in demand. Just as you attain one goal, another will emerge. Be prudent and confident. Make plans and refuse to be deterred from your new objective. When reversed: You’ve been busy helping others. Keep your own goals foremost in your mind. Friends will show their true colours. Be on the lookout for legal entanglements."
These statements say it all: "Keep your own goals foremost in your mind. Your imagination is second to none, so express yourself. Your talents are in demand. Just as you attain one goal, another will emerge." "Your imagination is second to none, so express yourself", express myself indeed! I'm wearing clothes that appeal to me most, that I find spiritually attractive, if you will. I'm being me, bearing my soul for all to see, this is who I am. And my goals are what matter most to me right now. I really do need to be looking after number one, for if I'm doing anything for myself then who am I living for? Someone else, that's who. This is my life and I'm taking it back.
I look back at my life and I see where I made things happen for myself from buying the cars I wanted to buy and working at different jobs that appealed to me most at that particular point in time. I am Wizard Oron and I am your local Spiritual Guidance Counsellor on this road of life and local is wherever I happen to find myself in the present. I will indeed be making myself and my skills mobile so I can not only earn money while on the road pay it forward as well.
Thank You Spirit.
Friday, April 29, 2016. Still enjoying our vacation although Serenity is now parked in storage again. On a selfish note, at point during our stay at the Elwha Dam RV Park I thought to myself how nice it would be to be alone right now, alone with my own thoughts only having Spirit by my side. Oh, Edith and Eugene would likely be sitting somewhere too!
Such a thought is not a bad thing and rather more likely an indication that I and perhaps we both some alone time...to simply be the individuals that we are. Yes, I need to go camping by myself with only Spirit and as my guide and companion...
Spirit's time is now and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Seven of Pentacles: Our Witch is practicing magick on plants again! This time she is feeling frustrated because the plant isn't growing at all. What she doesn't see is that while she is doing something wrong, she is doing something right. Although the potted plant isn't growing, the rosebush behind her is growing and blooming like crazy. If you are working really hard at something and don't see results, step back and take a look at the bigger picture. Your power and ability may very well be in great working order - you might just need a little tweaking of your practices or stronger focus."
This is what the "Seven of Pentacles" is emphasizing for me today, "If you are working really hard at something and don't see results"..."you might just need a little tweaking of your practices or stronger focus."
This is been brought home to me in another area as well, working on my Experimental Railroad. As I'm getting closer permanently affixing the track to the layout I see how tweaking I need to do to the roadbed in order to have a smooth flowing and easy transition of track from a flat run to a grade or hill, if you will. Lots of minor adjustments are needed to get the trains running smoothly without hesitating as they go from one piece of track to another including through switches/turnouts.
So as with my model railroad so too does my spiritual life need some fine tuning and some minor adjustments made. And especially in the area of focus, I really do need a stronger focus on my spirit and this can happen through the simple act of meditation, meditation that can take the form of a walk or hike through nature, of finding a place to stop and let nature take control where I become a part of the natural setting I'm in.
And now that I think about it Elwha was such a spot and perhaps why I not only had the thought but the desire to be alone. The RV Park had what I think I called a wonderful and stunning silence...nature in all her glory...beautiful and amazing!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, April 23, 2016. I hope we all had a successful Earth Day and a safe and productive celebration of the Full Moon.
I didn't get to see the Full Moon. For one, it was cloudy and rainy and then I was totally exhausted and was barely functioning after I got home and my adrenaline rush from a hectic work day waned. I was numb. However, I was spiritually strong and fully engaged with Spirit as I recorded my thoughts yesterday.
Spirit's time is now and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Initiate of Pentacles: The suit of Pentacles and its corresponding element, Earth, is feminine and is the mother of comfort, security and a solid foundation of grounding, so a woman with long, simple dark hair represents the Initiate. She wears a green robe with a brown stole and two necklaces. She holds a bowl of crystal points and an altar pentacle. The Initiate is preparing to hand the pentacle to her priestess for ritual use. A large basket of fruit and a loaf of bread are nearby. This Initiate has been particularly industrious and productive. She takes great pleasure in the act of creating but can be in danger of focusing too much on the creation itself."
What stands out for me today is that I am "focusing too much on the creation itself." And then it hit me, I don't need to struggle or strive or aim to be Wizard Oron, I am Wizard Oron. I often think I am but doubt always follows. Doubt based on fear of being different, of not fitting perfectly into the mold that society wants me to fit into. Well, no more.
Though I will not officially change my name to Wizard Oron, for all intents and purposes, I am and my name is Wizard Oron. I am a travelling Wizard and a spiritual nomad. The road is my home. As long as the wheels of Serenity are rolling along and the blacktop is passing by underfoot I'm at one with myself and more importantly with the cosmos. However, with having said that I am still Wizard Oron even though I'm in a stationary home for now and Serenity is parked in storage.
I am, have always been and always will be Wizard Oron, a vessel and messenger of and fully guide by the loving grace and presence of Spirit, doing my best to inspire others and get them to know that they are more than they believe they can be and they thus in return do the same for me.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, March 17, 2016. Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all the lucky Irish!
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Eight of Swords: Our Witch is faced with a difficult situation indeed. Blindfolded and tied up, she is surrounded by a circle of swords. Her coven mates surround the outside of the situation - they are there for support but not for direct help. She is imprisoned and must find her own way out. The exit is unblocked and right in front of her, but she has no way of knowing that. You may be feeling alone and powerless. While this is a situation you must face alone, your loved ones are with you in spirit and will help whenever and however they can. Most importantly, your way out is not difficult. Continue walking confidently on your path and it will take you straight to freedom."
"Continue walking confidently on your path and it will take you straight to freedom." This is my daily mantra and I'm fully confident that I am fulfilling my role as Wizard Oron more and more each day. Soon I will be leaving my current job permanently and taking up roost at home whether in the condo or on the road in Serenity revealing people's stories through the wonderful world, energy and spirit of Tarot. My "freedom" is indeed at hand...just around the next bend in the road.
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
Thursday, March 10, 2016. Battling a cold is never a fun experience but I'm doing my best to remain upbeat and on top of my game.
Today's visiting Pagan Tarot Energy is "VIII Strength -The kind of strength this card speaks of is less about toughness, less about force or power, and more about patience, endurance, surviving adversity, and finding inner peace. We must learn to trust the process, we must now begin to thrive, not merely survive."
This really stands out for me today: "we must now begin to thrive, not merely survive" and I guess that is why "VIII Strength" is all "about patience, endurance, surviving adversity, and finding inner peace." This is how we begin to thrive and blossom in our lives fulfilling our deepest desires and most cherished dreams and goals. Many obstacles that we come across in life are of our own doing and often times a result of losing focus on our goals by allowing and giving time and energy to distractions that should and need to be quickly worked through or swept aside.
"Inner peace" gives us strength as it connects us with the universal consciousness of which we are all a part and in so connecting we have access to and can harness the power and unlimited potential of the universe. It's within us, we just have to recognize it and unleash it in our lives.
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
Sunday, January 10, 2016. We're finally having a nice quiet weekend at home, just the two of us and how sweet it is. Relaxing and no time pressures of cleaning house for visitors or having to stop everything we're doing to go out and meet up with someone. Not that we dislike either of these but the holiday season was way too busy for us. Let's spread these gatherings over the course of the year--why does it always have to wait till year's end?
I piddled around with my model railroad yesterday and still might do a few things with it today however, I have an inkling that I need to spend more time with Spirit so this is for now my focus of the day.
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Five of Chalices: Three spilled cups lay on the ground in front of our blue and white clad Witch. Her handsome young man stands behind her, offering her a fresh cup. Although, he is positive, supportive, and smiling, she is preoccupied with what has been lost. While a time of sorrow or mourning is normal, don't let it stop you from continuing with your life. Lift yourself up and start over. Trust that your life and your magic will find new balance and you will find peace for yourself."
We must strive to understand and respect the sorrow and the mourning that enters our lives so that we know when the time for sorrow and mourning must to come to an end. Otherwise, we may find ourselves being swallowed up by a state of misery, fear, and loathing--none of which are a benefit to our natural state of being...LOVE.
Although, "a time of sorrow or mourning is normal" we must also remember that recovery from such things is also normal and that it is also normal to celebrate that which is lost whether it be a person, place or thing. Find the strength and courage to shift your focus away from the sadness of loss and instead focus on the goodness of what you lost and how they or it may have changed your life and made you a better person for having them or it in your life.
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
Sleep was not quickly forthcoming last night either for me or my partner. We both got out of bed for awhile before getting back into bed and still finding sleep hard to find. I had a dream about a physiotherapy and massage therapy session I went to that seemed more like torture and then awoke with a terribly sore back, could hardly move when I first got up.
Yesterday was a decent enough day as we went out to see “Anna Karenina”, what a beautiful movie. After the movie we had a late lunch a noodle place before heading over to the quay for our afternoon coffee, then it was onward home, where we spent the rest of the afternoon and evening relaxing.
Oh yeah almost forgot I read an article about drumming, chants, and trances and hope to have a drum come into my life and as a part of this I also hope to find an artist or someone who can design Pagan and/or Wiccan inspired rubber stamps that I can put to good use in making handcrafted cards that suit my Spiritual Path and Beliefs.
So Mote it Be.
Today’s visiting cards fell away from the deck as I was in the process of cutting the deck three times. They are the “10 of Swords: You Choose the Script. You can choose to plug yourself into a negative viewpoint, or to unplug yourself from one. The end of a bad situation. Hysterical overreaction." and “X The Wheel of Life: If life on the rim makes you dizzy, move to the center. Awareness of the circles of life. Equanimity. A change in fortunes. Guidance from your future or past self."
This is an interesting pair of cards to have come visit for the day. When I delve further into these cards I get the sense that I need to follow my intuition/instinct and gut feelings if you as I already know what I need to do to really create the life I want and simply or maybe not so simply act on it. I have a strong sense of what I need to do and where I need to go in life however I also have a bit of fear creeping in about the unknown that this, that these decisions will bring into or upon my life. Give me strength and courage Gracious Goddess and God to act on this knowledge and intuition I have and to face the unknown future that lies ahead.
Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.
