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[Updated August 2021. Essay on Tarot: IV The Emperor] ∆ ▲ ∆ On January 14th, the Sun will make its annual conjunction with Pluto. Astrologically speaking, Pluto is Ground Zero these years, most especially for the USA. I have done a number of readings recently that centered around Pluto in the… Continue reading Pluto and Personal Power
Picture the scene. A wide valley sits within and is completely surrounded by tall mountains. During spring, when the air is often clean and clear, and when the sunny days outnumber the rest, the valley is lush and green. Those who live in this valley love that time of year. Yes, the sun doesn’t rise… Continue reading The Hermits
We are now in the month of August (by one calendar) and 11 days (degrees) into Leo (via another). This month feels vastly different to me than those before it. I am feeling optimism, excitement, anticipation, and appreciation so much more. And I am also feeling inspired. Yesterday, I happened upon this quote by Nelson… Continue reading Courageous
About five or six weeks ago, an interesting inclination struck. I had woken early that day and put in a number of hours of work by 11:00 am. I was ready for a break when it hit. From seemingly out of nowhere, I felt the strongest urge to go to a yoga class. Seven years… Continue reading Emperor’s Chair
On July 18, 2013 in To Have and To Hold – The Moon in the Grand Sextile, I wrote: Obstacles are like logs in the river: they must be moved out of the way, but the effort needed is not large. Boy do I miss that vibe. Just like this summer in Texas, the rivers… Continue reading Weighing Love and Power
[Updated August 2021. Essays on Tarot: XVI The Tower] The Tower often represents a time of rapid change in the world around us. The changes had been brewing inside of us, like the bubbling up of energy from inside of the earth. At the Tower, we experience the erupting forth of that energy. Old buildings… Continue reading Willingness and Intent
One thing I love about living in Texas is that I have become reacquainted with the thunderstorm. I grew up in the Northeast, where we had some amazing displays in the summertime. However, the 20+ years in California took them more or less away from me. The climate was just too temperate for the thunderous… Continue reading A Bolt of Lightning – A Thunderous Roar
I had an interesting visualization within a reading this afternoon. It is related to the card Strength. Imagine that your fear is a wild beast at your side. You have her on a leash. When something is scary, she takes notice, growls, and pulls at the leash. Maybe she wants to run away, maybe she… Continue reading Courage
A Fool's Inclination 