The Youth and Guide of Coins

Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  Another night of fairly decent sleep but awaking feeling a bit stressed about the impending work day ahead.  I've been thrown out of my comfort zone by doing work that I've only done through accompanying another co-worker as they go about their daily routines.  I'm surviving though and this is a good thing.  So awake to the day and get on with doing what is expected of me at the job knowing full well that I am working toward a certain independence and self-responsibility.

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" with support from the “Guide of Coins: Seeing the magic in the mundane.  Spiritual fulfillment from nature.  Finding joy in the ordinary.”

I've skipped the gym this week as I'm tired and battling a cold that is hanging on and not willing to let go as of yet.  I should get to the gym tomorrow and hit the gym again on the weekend.  Exercise is a nice way to work out the stress and worry of the day and also a great way to start the day.  Additionally, it helps keep us balanced and in good enough physical condition to deal with the what some people refer to as the daily grind of life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 5 of Cups and the 8 of Wands

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015.  My role at work has changed this week as a co-worker called in sick for the entire week.  So I've been sharing the  responsibilities of this co-worker with another.  Last week I was in charge and thought I could relax upon the return of the owners but no such luck.  But overall, I'm enjoying the change of pace.  I'm just a little apprehensive as I'm going in blind, so-to-speak as I've never dealt with these responsibilities on my own.  I'm out on the road making deliveries and doing some service as needed.

Last night I rested fairly well however I also awoke a few times and was on and off in a semi-conscious state most of the night.  The cold I have comes and goes, if you will. as there are moments where I feel great and others where I'm coughing non-stop or my sinuses never shut off.  Ugh!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “5 of Coins: Hard Times.  Material difficulties.  Lack of money.  People in adversity helping each other" with a little challenge from the “8 of Wands: Movement.  Everything is falling into place.  People or circumstances are aligning to facilitate the achievement of your goals.  Matters are rapidly reaching a conclusion.  A group combines their energies while maintaining individuality.”

One thing about this "5 of Coins" definition is that it does not reflect that there is also reason to be hopeful as the image on the card does indeed capture three broken cups on the floor but seemingly forgets about the two unbroken cups on the counter behind the sad faced individual who's only focus is on the broken cups before him.  Strength of spirit, a genuine understanding of life and of the universe helps us overcome and work through many of life's hardships and adversities.  Life is challenging but our spirits are strong and able to carry on.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Sage of Coins with a Little Help from the Youth of Cups

Monday, January 12th, 2015.  Ahhh...another work day to awake to.  I did not want to get out of bed and instead simply roll over and fall back to sleep.  The cold I'm dealing with has returned full force and I was feeling it throughout the day.  Surprising as last night I was feeling pretty good and had a very relaxing evening puttering around and simply browsing my model railroad magazines.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is “Sage of Coins: Working with resources rather than trying to control them. A mature appreciation of the natural world.  Patience" with allusions to more from the “Youth of Cups: Youthful emotions.  Daydreaming.  Shyness.”

Nature calls out to me every waking moment.  I love the closeness I tend to have with nature when I least think about and let it be...nature comes to me.  I'd love to have a primary home in the forest somewhere that I can retreat every now and then and recharge my batteries so-to-speak.  A home in the woods and an recreational vehicle to take me to new areas of nature to explore.  Realistically though, I simply need to get out and keep in touch with the nature that is almost out my back door.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 8 of Coins and the 3 of Swords

Sunday, January 11th, 2015.  We ran a few errands yesterday and also renewed our conversation and planning for replacing our kitchen cabinets, doors, countertops, sink, and taps.  We did some preliminary work last fall but decided to hold off until the new year as we replaced the washer and dryer as installed a new laundry storage.  Our errands were picking up some model railroad supplies as well as doing our weekly grocery run and picking up other incidentals.  The remainder of the day was made up of reading, relaxing, and playing around with my model railroad layout.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “8 of Coins: The Factory.  Skill and mastery.  Tedious, repetitive labour.  Slow and methodical progress" with challenges coming from the “3 of Swords: The Wreckage.  Feeling heavy-hearted after an emotional storm.  Feeling hurt or betrayed."

As I delve more into the world of spirit and tarot as well as the building of my model railroad I'm being challenged to develop new skills, become more self-disciplined and patient as well as learn how to persevere when things don't go right or fall into place as I expect them to.  Furthermore, I'm also being called upon as we all are to call upon the divine to bless our efforts and the energy we put into our efforts.

Namaste.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 2 of Swords with Guidance from VIII Justice

Saturday, January 10th, 2015.  Had another quiet evening at home.  Simply sat and relaxed doing a whole lot of nothing.  Tossed around ideas for my model railroad layout as well as the new website I'll be launching very soon.  I'm doing my best to focus my energies on a couple of different things instead of fracturing my energies by trying to partake in my many and varied interests.

So for now Wizard Oron and my very N-Scale Model Railroad Empire will be my two main focal points moving forward.  A new career and a long loved hobby.  Oh, and I'm going to learn Spanish this year too!  I'm going to try and tie-in learning Spanish through my study of Tarot and the building o my model railroad empire.  A good way to entice myself to learn a second language.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “2 of Swords: Meditation.  Closing your eyes to outer circumstances in order to gain perspective or to avoid a decision.  Refusing to act" with further guidance provided by “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”.  An unfair judgment.  Being too judgemental or righteous.  Feeling restricted by others’ expectations.”

Choices, partnerships, contemplation...we need to focus our energies on making a choice, choosing between options, weighing the pros and cons of each choice and making that fateful decision.  This is best done by focusing on the choice and relevant information that can best guide us to making the most educated decision based on what lies before us.  Let's close our eyes to the outside noise and those who want to help or simply make the choice for us for we alone must make this choice and be accountable and responsible for the decision.  The time for fence sitting has come to an end.  Make a leap faith, if you will for our faith should be based on experience more than anything else.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 4 of Coins and the 6 of Swords

Friday, January 9th, 2014.  I slept very soundly last night and this is likely from not sleeping very well the previous four or five days or the new over the counter cold medication I took before bed.  Or it's a combination of the two.

Last night was quiet evening.  Didn't do a whole heck of a lot, simply relaxed doing a whole lot of nothing and reserve my energy reserves so I can get over this cold sooner rather than later.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “4 of Coins: The Lighting Director.  A position of power.  Wanting to control how others perceive things" and is being challenged by the “6 of Swords: Peaceful Recovery.  Serenity and the passage of time help to heal wounds.  Stormy emotions are given time to subside, allowing a plan for a solution.”

Patience and faith based on past experiences should guide us as we embrace each welcoming new day.  There is no need to hold on so tightly that we close ourselves off to new opportunities and experiences.  What are we holding onto so tightly and why are we doing this?  We all to embrace life, live it fully and actively, and know that we are living our lives the best way we know how always understanding that there is also always room for improvement.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 10 of Cups and the Youth of Cups

Thursday, January 8th, 2015.  I sometimes keep myself awake with worries and worried thinking and last night was one those nights where I lay awake thinking about what I did wrong, what I should have done and what more that could possibly go or be wrong when the bosses are way.  I likely lost about two hours of sleep and more because I miss out on that essential REM sleep that is so vitally important to getting a good night's rest.  Ugh!

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot Card is the “10 of Cups: The Ideal.  Your secret dreams.  Attainment. Unrealistic, wishful thinking" with further enlightenment through the “Youth of Cups: Youthful emotions.  Daydreaming.  Shyness.”

Happiness is a great part of life that we often pursue each and every day of our lives however at times our pursuit of happiness may blind us from seeing or experiencing life in its truest form.  We need to be honest and realistic with ourselves and be a state of happiness more than the pursuer of happiness as happiness is a state of mind more than anything else.

The achievement of our desires can only come about by each of being realistic about them but also knowing that sometimes anything is possible.  So guard against wishful thinking but always try to achieve what you desire.  Action and cooperation are required on our part as we work toward our goals in harmony with the universe around us.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.