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What Never Stops
Time is always passing, and always changing us. Yet some things remain eternal.
I have a big birthday coming up this fall. It’s one of those numbers that ends in zero and feels impossible. At the very same time, I am having so much fun with my new grandbabies, who are now no longer preemies, and are developing and growing and learning every day.
All this has me thinking about the different stages of life, what changes, what ends, and, maybe most importantly, the things that never stop.
There are so many differences between people of different ages. Yet, there are some things that can and should go on forever in our lives.
I get frustrated with people who use age as an excuse to refuse to learn new things, when our curiosity and ability to learn and grow (absent of cognitive decline, of course) should never stop.
I feel sad for people who have stopped feeling love for their partners, when our ability to love never stops, and has the potential to deepen over time.
I can tell you that as I grow older, I have no desire, and no plans, to stop the work I do, which is so important to me and defining of my life.
Of course, there are some things we smartly and logistically become too old to do. There is a privilege that comes with each age which allows us to relinquish certain thoughts, responsibilities, and activities. Beyond that, though, I am much more interested in the things that bring us so much joy they never stop, and we never want them to stop.
What are the things that never stop for most of us? Our love of family, our enjoyment of nature, our creativity, and our inspiration. For some of us, our work. For others, travel.
What are the things you never want to stop doing and enjoying?
Whatever our current age, the more we focus on our eternal and ongoing passions, the more engaged and vital will be, for as long as we live.
The StaarCorner
We are super excited that Kooch Daniels will be presenting at StaarCon. Kooch studied numerology with Sri Harish Johari. She has been a professional tarot reader for many years.
Her presentation at StaarCon will be “Finding Tarot Secrets in Your Birthdate”.
This hands-on combination of tarot and numerology will be interesting and approachable for diviners of all skill levels.
Kooch is an author who has presented at many conferences, including The Reader’s Studio. We are delighted that she will be joining us at StaarCon 2023.
Tickets are now available. You may join us in person in West Palm Beach or online on Accelevents.
What to Keep, and What to Let Go
As we get older, there is always the question of what to keep and what to let go. This process starts when we are toddlers and continues throughout life. If there is an activity, relationship, or ideal that we think we might be outgrowing, tarot can help us determine whether we need to lean in or let go. We can simply think of the thing in question, and pull some cards to see what value, or what danger, it holds for us going forward.
We can also, at any time, perform a simple two-card spread. Let the first card be what happens if you let something go, and the second card be what happens if you keep it.
The Week in Review
This week I am teaching two free classes on YouTube. Last night I finished my Major Arcana series with the Final Seven Cards. You can watch the replay if you missed it! Tomorrow night we will explore how Venn diagrams help us understand tarot.
From Around the Web
Here is an interesting article about Pamela Colman Smith, the artist of the world’s most popular tarot images.
If you have even a small amount of knowledge about your natal chart in Western astrology, this tarot exercise from Theresa Reed is extraordinary!
Erika Robinson shared a recent blogpost that is poignant, instructive, and an altogether great read.
Guidance on the Journey
There are many tarot cards that help us understand our relationship to time. For example, the Hermit and Temperance can both remind us to take our time, and to be patient.
The Six of Cups may speak of nostalgia, or a longing for the past. In some contexts, the Six of Cups could remind us of the essence of who we are, no matter how much time has passed.
The Knight of Pentacles may speak of the slow passage of time. The Knight of Swords and the Eight of Wands may both recommend swift action and speak of things that happen quickly. The Wheel of Fortune and the Eight of Pentacles may both speak of things that repeat time after time.
What cards might speak of the things that do not change and do not stop over time? I think this is a very personal question because it could be different for everyone. It is interesting to note, however, that the infinity symbol, or lemniscate, appears on four different cards in the Waite Smith Tarot. Those cards are the Magician, Strength, the World, and the Two of Pentacles. Perhaps these cards may give us a clue about the things that remain eternal for us all.
Upcoming Events
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Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
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Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
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The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
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What the Court Cards Want You to Know
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 35
August 31, 2022
The Power of Random
This week's newsletter explores the spiritual nature of random.
The Power of Random
The meanings we find in random occurrences.
I have always been fascinated with random occurrences and the coincidences and synchronicities that seem to follow random happenings. While it is always important to remember that sometimes a coincidence is just that, and that not every random thing has meaning, I think most of us agree that sometimes things that appear to happen randomly end up feeling that they are anything but random, and in fact feel divinely ordained.
So many divinatory tools, like tarot and all cartomancy, runes, I Ching and all bibliomancy, are based on the power of random. I often think random itself is the domain of a Higher Power who used the energy of random to send us the messages, information and assistance we need.
I tend to wear out decks of tarot cards with great frequency because I shuffle them so much and so often to make sure they are completely randomized. Only then do I feel that the universe can truly speak through them.
A problem comes in when we believe that something is random when it actually isn’t. In casinos, the seemingly random slot machines are programed not to favor the customer. That is the exact opposite of how I see devices of random token divination such as tarot. I truly believe that the cards will always give us the information we need.
I also notice that very often random thoughts may pop into mind that later turn out to be the voice of intuition. It seems that one of the ways to tune in to our intuition is to pay attention to those random thoughts, as often they may be warnings, inspiration and guidance.
Our loved ones in spirit may send messages to us through occurrences that may feel random.
How can we harness the spiritual power of random in our lives? I think there are two primary ways. The first, of course, is to use tools of random token divination. The second is to pay attention to our random thoughts, and to the random things that happen around us. Sometimes those seemingly random things can have great power and value.
There’s Still Time to See Me in Connecticut and Rhode Island
I’m having a great time seeing old friends and making new ones as I continue my June Northeastern Tarot Tour!
I still have a few openings for private readings, house calls and psychic house parties while I am here. Give me a call or text at 561-655-1160 and I will see if I can fit you in to the schedule!
My last day is June 25th so don’t wait!
How to Tell if Your Random Experience Has Deeper Meaning
There can be a real danger in spiritualizing every random event and finding meaning in every coincidence. Sometimes, as Freud said, “a cigar is just a cigar”. We can overthink things in a way that supports our fears or desires and doesn’t support truth.
I think the best way to vet a suspicion that a random happening has meaning, and to confirm that meaning, is by using a second dose of random!
When you are wondering about the significance of something that has happened, use a random token divination tool, like tarot, runes or oracle cards, to confirm or deny your suspicions.
Make sure you make an effort to “get out of you own way” during this process. The less attachment you have to the outcome, the more accurate and meaningful your results will be.
Simply ask, “Does this have meaning?” Or, “What is the significance of this?” Or, “Am I correct in my interpretation of this?”
Using something random to confirm or deny the power of a random experience will allow you to find the meanings and messages that are there for you. This process will keep you from following a false clue down a confusing rabbit hole.
The Week in Review
This week I shared a blog post about something that might surprise you. I don’t think that superstition mixes well with tarot! Read the post to see what I mean!
Did you catch my Three-Card Weekly Reading this Monday? You can find it on YouTube to see what the cards said for the energies surrounding us this week.
From Around the Web
Believe it or not, I found this article on how to shuffle your tarot cards! It seems I am not the only person who cares about the energy of random!
Something I fell in love with when I moved to Florida is night-blooming flowers. Here is an article about how to grow a moon garden!
It’s amazing to learn about people, past and present, who enjoy tarot. The poet William Butler Yeats was one!
Cards for Your Consideration
Of all seventy-eight tarot cards, arguably none express the energy of random more effectively than the Wheel of Fortune, Major Arcana 10.
The Wheel of Fortune can be a frustrating card to receive in certain contexts. The Wheel of Fortune can speak of cycles, fate, and karma; the things that come around and around again. The Wheel of Fortune can speak of luck, and, like the Fool, when well-aspected can encourage you to take a risk.
The Wheel of Fortune can describe a gamble, or a visit to a casino.
The Wheel of Fortune also represents the unpredictable energy of random. This card can tell you that the outcome is up to fate and cannot be influenced by your actions or desires. Very often this card says, “Spin the wheel and see what happens.”
In a final outcome prediction, the Wheel of Fortune can tell us that anything is possible.
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 2 Issue 25
June 19, 2019