Tarot & Numerology, Thoughts and Opinions

Once in a Moment

And once in a moment, It all comes to you. Soon as you get it, You want something new. - Lyric from It’s All I Can Do I can’t write a blog entry like It’s All I Can Do and not follow up with something. That was, after all, one of the most emotional days… Continue reading Once in a Moment

Poetic Wisdom, Thoughts and Opinions

Donuts and Diamonds

We all like donuts, right? How could we not? They’re sweet; they’re cute; they’re sometimes colorful. But do we love donuts? “Lucy in the sky, with donuts?!?” “Donuts are a girls best friend?!?” “Nothing says I love you like a donut?!?” Clearly one cannot replace a diamond with a donut and get the same results.… Continue reading Donuts and Diamonds

Astrology, Poetic Wisdom, Tarot & Numerology

It’s All I Can Do

Today is January 20, 2012. 1-20-2012. It's like we’re counting, but stuck at 1-2. The T-Square I wrote of last time is as tight as it’s going to get. The Sun already squared off with Saturn, and will have its turn with Jupiter soon enough. And today the Sun made the transition from Capricorn to… Continue reading It’s All I Can Do

Astrology, Thoughts and Opinions

As the Dust Settles

Astrology is an endlessly interesting subject. For me, it is simply a study of the experience of life as we know it on this planet. It is not just about personality and the natal chart; it’s also about the seasons and cycles of life. There are personal horoscopes, but also vibrational weather. Take for example… Continue reading As the Dust Settles

Experience, Poetic Wisdom, Tarot & Numerology

For Good

[Updated July 2021. Essay on Tarot: 6 of Swords] Recently, I encountered an interpretation of the 6 of Swords as: "moving away from harm." I prefer to look at it as: "moving toward something better." In numerology, Six symbolizes harmony. In this case, the emphasis is on harmonizing...and specifically using movement to restore harmony. In… Continue reading For Good

Poetic Wisdom, Tarot & Numerology

Tides

Sitting on the beach watching the waves. We notice the obvious ebb and flow right off, but is the tide receding or coming in? We look at the marks in the sand for evidence and watch what the water is doing. After a handful of waves, we see one that goes just a bit higher… Continue reading Tides

Tarot & Numerology, Thoughts and Opinions

Tough Love

Today is 1/1/2012, the first day of a year that is said to change life as we know it. But then again, most of us hope that January first of any year is the beginning of something new and wonderful. As I look back on 2011, a rather difficult year by any measure, I am… Continue reading Tough Love

The High Priestess
Tarot & Numerology

11 / ELEVEN / XI

[Updated July 2021. Essay on Tarot: II The High Priestess] The High Priestess is the most mysterious card in the deck. This is because her expertise are focused on the occult: namely the subtle and all things hidden. She explores the mysteries of existence, not merely within the earth plane. Eventually, as she comes to… Continue reading 11 / ELEVEN / XI

Astrology

The Military Brat

When one works with the Tarot the way I do, he or she works with a set of Archetypes. Archetypes are off-the-shelf personalities, situations, or challenges. Examples are the following: The hero and his quest The damsel and her distress The wise sage in the forest and his teachings The military brat and his dad… Continue reading The Military Brat