The Youth of Swords and XIII Death

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015.  Another interrupted night of sleep having to battle this cough and cold.  As bedtime approaches I start to cough and wheeze and battle getting the phlegm out of my throat.  This occurs for about fifteen or o minutes then I fall asleep.  However, it can happen again if I awake for any period of time.  I get out of bed and do my best to cough as silently as I can.  Then the alarm goes off something I usually hear no problem, however this morning it took me awhile to register that the alarm was sounding.  At least I heard it.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity.  Research.  Computers, e-mail.  Immature communication.  Spying (or "hacking")” with further clarification from “XIII Death: Endings are beginnings.  A phase of life is over.  Allowing time to mourn.  A part of yourself has outlived its usefulness.”

I have what it takes to face the music so-to-speak and let things go that are no longer serving me well.  One such item unfortunately, is my old 1988 RV.  Time to give it up and move on.  Chalk this whole affair up to an expensive learning experience and get on with focusing on today, the present and live my life in the here and now.  I close one door behind me and a new one opens up before me.

I'm still young enough to focus on today and do what I need to build and maintain a solid foundation for myself and my partner and work on creating the freedom in my life, in our lives to travel more freely and explore the rich nature of North America by road, now and into the future.

Use our youthfulness as much of it as we have or hold onto to move forward in life as positively as we can. In terms of the "spying" referred to with the appearance of the “Youth of Swords" let's use this as an indicator that we should spy into our own futures through meditation and understanding of who we are, where we've been and where we're going based on our actions both past and present.  We can also make changes by being accountable and responsible for our actions and being aware of the consequences that can result from them.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 3 of Swords and XIX The Sun

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015.  Colds often create sleepless nights and last night was no different.  I awoke often battling congestion and finding a comfortable way to sleep and breathe comfortably at the same time.  My throat was dry and sore yet clogged with the mucous running from my sinuses--ugh!

The alarm sounded much too early and it felt way too early to have to get out of bed however another work day was ahead of me so out of bed I crawled.  It'll only get better!

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “3 of Swords: The Wreckage.  Feeling heavy-hearted after an emotional storm.  Feeling hurt or betrayed" with further clarification from “XIX The Sun: The best moments in life are rooted in the ordinary.  Contentment.  Optimism.  Ordinariness.  Satisfaction from a job well done.  Familiarity.”

For me the emotional wreckage in a way was at work dealing with an employee.  Here at home nothing of the sort comes to mind.  I could though, be kinder, gentler, and softer in my language I use at home.  So I do have something to learn from this card as well as the reminder from "XIX The Sun" where my true satisfaction comes from.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 3 of Cups and III The Protector

Monday, January 5th, 2015.  Last night was a near sleepless night as I awoke so often that I felt I hardly slept a wink.  However, I did get some sleep and although I desired to stay in bed I was up and out of bed lickety-split.

I'm more into praying these days, praying in the sense of showing my appreciation for and thankful to the goddess and god for the gift of life yet another day.  I do my best to give thanks for the many blessings I have--a comfortable home, heat, running water, plenty of food, living in peaceful and democratic society, being employed, and living in a loving relationship.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “3 of Cups: A Good Time.  Happy, comfortable times together.  Quiet enjoyment. Celebration" and providing much support is “III The Protector:  Nurturing others is good practice for nurturing oneself.  Parental instincts.  Maintaining a home or a positive environment.  Bringing a project to fruition."

As I thought about these visiting Tarot Cards it came upon me that these cards signify that I'm being provided with the comfort and securities of home by a loving partner that also protects me in many ways by being my mentor and providing me many a time with a good dose of sober second thought.

In fact I do believe that we do this very often for one another--being very good and very loving support mechanisms especially when we each need such support the most.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

II The Intuitive and the Full Moon

Sunday, January 4th, 2015.  Since our area was under a winter storm warming last evening we decided to head out early and do our weekly grocery run and get any other errands out of the way.  One of the errands was to get a few more items so I could convert my crafting table into a model railroad layout table and storage cupboard.  So I spent about six hours deconstructing one and constructing another.  It now stands mostly finished and simply needs a few details added here and there.  As for the threat of snow we haven't seen any in our neighbourhood.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself.  Looking within for answers.  Meditation. Intuition.  Exploring that which is normally hidden.”

Action is borne out of deep thought and understanding that comes about through a deep connection and relationship with Spirit.  Our creativity is also bolstered by intense meditation and an opening of ourselves to the creative forces of the universe.  Is it a time to act?  Your answer lies within you.  Close your eyes and open up your spirit and find the answer you seek within you, where it has always been.

A full moon is upon us so let us harness the power being offered to us to bring about positive action and change in our own little worlds and may this reverberate throughout the planet where it can do the same for others.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 10 of Swords and V The Priest

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015.  Yesterday was an awfully long work day but one where my roles and responsibilities at work have expanded and grown tremendously.  I do not mind taken on these on however I'd like to have a better outline and understanding of what is expected of me.  Information given in a piecemeal fashion is difficult to comprehend and understand is at is so fluid and changes constantly.  I'll do my best to manage.

I've also come down with a cold.  I hate colds especially when they interfere so much with my breathing--congestion and a stuffed up nose make me pretty darned miserable but I'll get through and over this soon enough.

Having a cold brought about a very quiet evening and an early bedtime that I truly appreciated as I did awake a few times throughout the night.
Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is 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" with further clarification from “V The Priest: The best way to help others is to help them make their own decisions.  Wisdom.  Advice.  A ceremony or ritual.”

I choose the loving guidance and love of Spirit to take on my new roles and responsibilities as well as to steer me away from and clear of negative thoughts and thinking patterns.  I grasp hold of my hidden talents and bring them into the light of day so that I can fulfill my new roles and responsibilities with my spiritual gifts of an open mind, objectivity, strength, honour, and the courage to move ahead when more is expected of me.

Thank You Spirit.

Let's not let the apparent burdens in our lives get us or weigh us down.  Choose the loving light and guidance of Spirit to see you through.  Grasp hold of the strength and courage that resides within you to overcome and rise above what is holding you down, likely of your own doing.  Face the music as the saying goes and choose for yourself a new path that brings you out of the mud ad mire you've gotten yourself into and rise above it all as Spirit guides you onto your new path.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 5 of Wands and the Ace of Cups

Friday, January 2nd, 2015.  The night provided a good night's sleep however the alarm sounded much earlier than I anticipated or wanted it too!  Even though, it was set for the usual time of 6:00am.  The first day of the year was a relatively quiet one. We cleaned up from the New Years Eve celebrations and met a couple of friends for brunch.  Oh, I picked up some lumber for my model railroad layout table then we lounged away the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “5 of Wands: The Hockey Game.  The project meets resistance.  Testing one’s ideas against others.  An enjoyable struggle.  Competition in the marketplace" with a bit of a bump provided by the “Ace of Cups: A gift of love.  The beginning of a love affair, friendship, or partnership.”

Be wary of distractions especially distraction from others.  Perhaps, it is best to find the humour in the situation so you can refocus your energies on the passions and goals at hand.  It is vitally important to see yourself through to the achievement of your goals.  Do not let distraction lead to frustration and especially not anger.  Rise above the fray, hold your head high and let out one heck of good and very loud laugh.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

XV Self-Hatred and XI Strength and Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 1st, 2015.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2015 bring us all a much brighter, more peaceful, and more loving planet.

We spent the day yesterday cleaning and preparing for the evening's festivities.  It was super nice to have the day off to clean and make dinner for all the guests that were in attendance last night.

We prepared ham and lasagne and picked up a prepared super kale salad from the grocery store.  Appetizers brought by our guests were a tortilla/frittata, spinach dip with pumpernickel bread, a shrimp ring, and bruschetta.  For dessert a couple of our guests made pies.  We had apple, a raspberry tart, and chocolate pecan--all of which were very delicious.

As 2014 gave way to 2015, we popped three bottles of bubbly for the ten of us and as toasted and rang in this new year we hugged and kissed and wished each other "Happy New Year".  Then as the morning ticked along, our guests slowly departed and made their way home.  We slipped into bed around 2:00am.  What a great evening we had.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is “XV Self-Hatred: The trap to avoid for all minorities.  Unconsciously accepting societal norms.  Low self-esteem" with support and much clarification from “XI Strength: Directing your passions, rather than suppressing them, is the key.  Finding healthy outlets for powerful energies.”

These two cards have awoken within in the desire to spend more time and effort in researching and studying Tarot as well as making more time for my spirituality and spiritual endeavours.  Tarot is very much a part of the fabric of my being.  Tarot courses through my veins and is a part of every atom of my being and a working and educational spiritual life is my new state of being.

May 2015 allow us all to be the "original's" that we are.  Let's all strive to display our uniqueness to the world and change the world one day at a time, change it by changing ourselves and becoming the change that we desire.  May 2015 be year of peace and love.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.