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Words to live by: "Say You're Sorry If You Hurt Somebody"

Byizoldast June 26, 2012April 8, 2018

Today, I read a fascinating blot post on the Current Conscience about sensitivity and gaslighting (this terms comes from the Hitchcock movie where a husband tries to drive his wife crazy by setting the gaslights in their home to flicker while he denies that anything is happening). In the post, the author talks about the…

Begin at the beginning, or the middle, or the end, but begin.

Byizoldast April 8, 2012

Today’s cards: Ace of Cups, Ace of Pentacles, Page of Pentacles. Well, then today is about beginnings. It’s the first day of the rest of your life. If not now, when? Be here, now. Let’s see, are there any others? Yeah, likely, but for the moment, these will do. The Aces really speak about turning…

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The two pages and the seven swords

Byizoldast April 7, 2012

No big write-up of the tarot draw today. I got the Pages of Swords and Cups and the Seven of Swords. Sometimes, a prudent retreat (the Seven Swords) is truly the best step to get to that place of equilibrium both in your mind and heart (the two Pages). So, I’m taking my toys, and…

closed mind | critical thinking | open mind

Understanding without judgment

Byizoldast April 6, 2012

Today’s cards: The Hierophant, the Four of Rods, The Lovers. Wow, if I weren’t married, I’d be thinking someone is about to propose to me. 🙂 Seriously, the Lovers is about partnership (and of course, sex and sexuality, but really more about partnership). Meet your partners halfway today. Celebrate with them. This doesn’t have to…

catharsis | choices | destruction | health | passions

Be careful what you wish for…

Byizoldast April 5, 2012

Today’s cards: Three of Swords, Justice, Six of Rods. It’s pretty simple today. You will get *exactly* what you want, so be really, absolutely, positively sure of what it is you do want. We let our passions rule us, sometimes. That can be chaotic, cathartic, and comprehensively destructive. But out of the ashes, we can…

communication | lessons | worry

Stay safe, but not too safe.

Byizoldast April 4, 2012

Today’s cards: Nine of Swords, Page of Rods, Eight of Cups. Oy. Be careful out there, today. The Nine of Swords promises lots of time to wring your hands (though you don’t have to). The Page of Rods says you might need to do some fast talking to get you what you want today (though…

Choose to relax!

Byizoldast April 3, 2012

Today’s cards: Seven of Pentacles, High Priestess, Page of Cups. Today is for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Heh, on a Tuesday. Yeah, right. But, why not? Even if you are on extreme deadline, what’s the harm in taking ten seconds to stop, quiet your mind, and just breathe? Here in Richmond, where I am at…

center | greed | happiness | self | self-help

Self-centered or centered on yourself?

Byizoldast April 2, 2012

Today’s cards: Judgment, Four of Pentacles, Three of Rods. Hmm, well, I got a travel card, and I’m traveling today. Anyone else traveling today? If so, take up whatever opportunity you see while you are out and about. Judgment talks to us about making the hard choices, listening to our innermost desires, and taking a…

action | flexibility | play | strength | wellness

Work and play in equal measure.

Byizoldast April 1, 2012April 8, 2018

Today’s cards: Strength, The Fool, Ace of Rods. Wow, these cards are perfect for me today. I’ve spent the last few days sick as anything, barely moving, and feeling like death warmed over and then left out on a table to be feasted on by ants. This morning, I have finally have energy and a…

Be excellent to … yourself!

Byizoldast March 31, 2012

Today’s Cards: Queen of Cups, Seven of Rods, Eight of Cups. These speak to me of patience, of no regrets and of winning battles. What a fascinating combination. The Queen always speaks to me of creativity, compassion, and kindness. Since she is the the Queen, she also indicates that we should be showing that kindness…