The Five of Swords…

Shout out to my Uncommon Goods “In The Cards” Class today, for helping to select our card of the day! Today you must clear your mind of thoughts that are not serving you. Thoughts are often tricky, you see. They are constantly there, swarming about in your head, but it’s hard to delineate the fact from the fiction of what you are reflecting upon. The mind is rational - that’s what we like to believe. But, what you know to be true is sometimes just not and it can be hard to understand and accept the realities right in front of us. Am I making you feel dizzy?!? Take a minute to recognize the thoughts you are thinking right now. Instead of simply accepting them as logical and right, ask yourself how that thought is serving you? If it isn’t set it free. Release that which is weighing on your mind into the atmosphere and trust that the universe will deal with it in its own time. Be free of the conflict you create in your head - just for this night. You deserve it.

“I am willing to release old negative beliefs. They are only thoughts that stand in my way. My new thoughts are positive and fulfilling.” - Louise Hay

The Five of Swords from The Star Spinner Deck by Trungles

Four of Swords…

In the spirit of the season and things that go bump in the night, pay attention to what happens when you turn out those lights. As you are just about to drift off to sleep, are you haunted by things that happened during the day? Do dark thoughts of the past threaten to pull you under the bed? Does sleep come easy, but then you fall into dizzying, anxiety dreams provoked by what needs to be done? Perhaps none of these things happen and you drift off peacefully, feeling the magic of the cool, moonlight drift in through the window? I hope that’s the case. You need that rest to restore your psyche and spirit. If you do find your inner demons interfering with your slumber, perhaps this is just your body’s way of exorcising them, so you can recover freely and recharge your power for the next day. Let go of it all - imagine you have a forcefield of light encircling you with protection and filling you with the rehabilitating energy you require for the new day that will dawn. Or, you can just hide under the covers…nothing can get to you there - right?!?

“We stopped checking for monsters under our bed when we realized they were inside us.” - The Joker in Batman

The Four of Swords from Tarot of the Haunted House by Sasha Graham and art by Marco Pierfederici

The Three of Wands…

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? It doesn’t matter and you don’t have time to decide because you are busy mixing up a special brew for the season ahead. As you add your ingredients and stir the pot, take a moment to think about what might be missing. You have planned ahead a great deal, but there may be something more to add to your recipe that you haven’t thought of yet. In fact, this extra piece of magic could be something you have yet to learn or experience. Think big - think outside of your immediate location or scope. If you have to travel or study to acquire this final touch to your plan, do it! This could be the one spark of wizardry that makes your project take flight with enchanting potential. Stir it up by seeing beyond your current situation and allow yourself to advance toward limitless possibilities.

“No exact recipe for today. Gather all available ingredients and whip yourself up something delicious.” - Lin Manuel Miranda

The Three of Wands - Unknown Artists Rendering on Deviant Art

The Magician - Reversed…

So, I pull a card at the start of the day, but then the day just swallows me! Are you feeling the same?!? As we truly emerge from our cocoons into this new unrelenting pace of existence, it’s hard to hold on to the magic we found - isn’t it? And, while it’s a relief to be coming back to life - there are certain difficulties in trying to hold on to the enchanting solitude we discovered. Though, a year and half ago - almost two years now, our lives came to a screeching and uncomfortable halt, there was electricity in the undercurrent of our collective experience. Time became a gift to claim - time to reflect, time to share in new ways, time for self-care and time for new discoveries. A greater sense of self and a new understanding of what is truly magical appeared and clarified so much. So, here we are rushing in and wildly forgetting this beautiful sorcery, as if we never conjured it. Don’t let it fall away. The universe sent us into that captivating spin for a reason. Hold on to what was conjured. Stand your ground by honoring the magic you cultivated when you were thrust into beautiful silence. In that quietness, there was a voice that spoke to you in a whisper when you finally gave into complete isolation. It’s still there. Close your eyes and hear the spell it would like you to cast.

“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” ― Masaru Emoto, Secret Life of Water

The Magician (Reversed) Art by Flourescentwolf from the Drift of Dreams Tarot

The Six of Pentacles…

Hey Little Devils - the Halloween season is upon us and we often forget how much this time of year is about sharing. What impish fun can you plan to share in under the October Moon? Things in our world are really picking up and we can get absolutely lost in the pacing. Tonight, take a moment to decide who you want to be this crisp and spirited fall and how you plan to share the most devious and delicious pieces of who you are with others. What you put out, will multiply and come back to you - so get specific on the how, when, what and where and really connect to the feeling you want to generate in celebration of a thin veil and a decadent existence. You deserve some juicy fun, so plan ahead to make space for it all and decide who you want to invite to the party. Be mischievous, be daring, be sneaky and expand the fun by including all the right people. Trick or Treat, darlings - Give, receive and be devilish!

“Sometimes you got to go specifically out of your way to get into trouble. It’s called fun.” -Robyn Williams

The 6 of Pentacles from The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and P Kepple

The Four of Wands…

You hold the keys to finding the personal harmony you crave. As a card for our week ahead, finding balance is essential, but think about taking it a step further. What are the elements that ensure you connect with that inner sense of absolute stability? What are the tools you use to feel secure? Those tools might be useful in other ways…. There are so many doors for you to open! How can you enlist your own mechanisms for stabilization to unlock those doors and walk into a few unknown, but exciting new situations with ease? Balance is nice, but exploration of possibility is calling to you. You don’t have to ditch your solidity to really push the limits of who you are and where you are! This week, investigate all the ways you might step outside of your comfort zone, but maintain your personal equilibrium as you branch out, fling open doors and discover the newness of who you are! You got this, friend. Have a blast and trust the steadfastness of your spirit!

“A very little key will open a very heavy door.” - Charles Dickens

The Four of Wands from The Magic Gate Deck - Fantasy Art by Samiramay

The Chariot…

It’s the weekend and you thought you could just sit back, relax and chill. Think again. Your couch is comfortable, but you have things to do and you can feel the urge to take action rising in your soul. The energy is right for you to advance with drive and determination. Stars are aligning for you to pursue something or someone specific that you feel quite passionate about. Make a move and just keep going. Allow the vivacity of the emerging fall season to be the wind that helps propel you forward today. Know that this may be only the start of a journey into the vast sky of your personal potential. As soon as you start to feel that easiness, keep moving forward toward the exhilarating challenges ahead. Lazy Saturday?!? I think not. Get going, friend. It’s time to light up the sky and claim what you want and need for fulfillment. Adventure awaits.

“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean or simply across the river. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.” - Anthony Bourdain

The Chariot from The Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland

The Page of Swords - Reversed…

Speak your truth. You can write it, whisper it, sing it, shout it, dance it - there are many ways to express who you are, but if you never let it out you will never fulfill your true meaning in this life. All those thoughts flying around in your head may feel nonsensical to you, but if you express them they might have purpose you didn’t expect for others. Those words you keep to yourself, could help you soar to a higher existence and lift others up as you ascend. They could help cut through the perversity that threatens to invade all that is true and uncontaminated. Take a chance. Respect the power you hold within, by bowing down to the idea that your authenticity holds power. If you release your ideas and intentions into the world, who knows how and where they might land! Speak out! Tonight before bed, practice using your unique voice by whispering just one thought to the stars. Feels good - doesn’t it?!?

“In life, finding a voice is speaking and living the truth. Each of you has a distinctive voice. When you find it, your story will be told. You will be heard.” - John Grisham

The Page of Sword (Reversed) from the Moondust Tarot by Aunty Flo

High Priestess…

Do you feel like you are forgetting something today? Is there a kind of strange, uncomfortableness hovering around you? That is because your subconscious is whispering to you a secret message from within. You have instincts that are undeniably on target, but today is a day you must dive deeper and really connect with the hidden messages written in your psyche. It’s electrifying when you really think about how in tune with the universe you can be if you allow every cell to connect with your intuition. Set yourself up to sit on a throne of absolute knowing. And throw a little side-eye to the sun, because you are making more room in your world today for the shady light of the moon. Explore the unheard, unseen and unknown and take ownership of your own personal magic. If you have questions, look within for the answers - they are all there.

“Intuition doesn’t tell you what you want to hear; it tells you what you need to hear.” - Sonia Choquette

The High Priestess - Artists Rendering by Olivia Burki

The Knight of Pentacles…

A Knight for the card of the night! Sometimes in the doing of something we lose sight of the larger picture at hand. What you are devoting your time to in this moment can have far reaching effects on the world around you. So, pause tonight and reflect on the work you have been toiling over - how might this work blossom and grow over time? Who benefits from your contribution? What do you truly hope will spring forth from the efforts you have made? The seeds you pollinate now will bloom into the future, so make sure you are clear in your intention before wildly flying in to take care of what needs to be done. You hold great power in the tiniest ways. To experience the sweet taste of success, you must see the full array of possibilities ready to open an multiply. Pause, visualize it, take it all in and then buzz your way back into the doing, little worker bee…

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson

The Knight of Pentacles from the Orien’s Tarot

Temperance…

To find the right balance, you must temper the bad with the good….and the good with the bad. Have you been especially good lately?!? Playing by the rules and falling in line is necessary, but we must have balance, my friend. If a dark angel were to visit you tonight, what advice would they offer? Would the suggest you take a break from your need to achieve or stop people pleasing your way ahead?! Would they tempt you to do things you only dream you could, but know you shouldn’t? Would they tell you to take a break from your intellect and dive into your emotional life in a way that feels risky? Maybe they would urge you to cast aside the obligations in your life that seem important to focus on the situations that promise fulfillment and fun? Imagine how dreamy it would be to connect with a spirit so carefree and daring. Invite a visit from your Dark Angel tonight, feel the electricity of the danger they bring with them when they appear in your dreams. Ask them what you can do to find that balance that you so deeply desire. I know they will have quite a bit to say. When you wake up - write it all down and circe the one thing that seems the most perilous to you. Do that one and then check back in with your equilibrium. The path towards personal balance can be quite tricky - let it surprise you!

“When a dark angel falls, it’s because they trusted the light too many times.” - Anonymous

The Temperance Card - Artists Rendering by Buckley

The Star Card…

As overwhelming as your day to day challenges feel, you will come out on top. That dance you do just to get by amidst the chaos can sometimes feel forced and put on, but the components of who you are and what you have to offer are a magical elixir that can create a healing music for others. Your heart is full of good intentions and sometimes you can’t see how your efforts will materialize to benefit the whole atmosphere, but they will take shape, so just keep dancing. The universe is mysterious and no one can predict what pieces of your existence will rise to shine a light in the sky, but you can bet that your level of commitment to self and others will elevate you in ways you hadn’t imagined. Take center stage when the time is right, but for now - just keep dancing. You are pre-ordained to have those moments of celebration, but you are already a celebration to others in every moment of your day. Just keep dancing - you will soon light up the sky.

“It’s not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.” - William Shakespeare

The Star Card - Mixed Media Rendering by Ginger Lou for Fine Art America

Three of Pentacles…

Ooooh! I love this card for our week ahead! Let’s create something. This week is calling out to you to make something new… Opportunity to collaborate with others will present and you may find yourself writing, composing, conceiving, designing and crafting something you didn’t know was aching to be born. Play, sing, write or just align with others to make something come to life that needs light and life. Even new ideas should be entertained - but even more than entertained - conceived. If it’s an idea - put it down on paper and find the people you need to help you turn it into a reality. This week is the start of something incredibly exciting, because you will collaborate in a way that will help you realize a passionate vision you have been reluctant to put out into the world for some time. Create what you want to see in your universe. Make something new and inspiring or at least take the first reluctant steps tourer realizing your vision.

“The practice of Art isn’t to make a living. It’s to make your soul grow.” - Kurt Vonnegut

The Three of Pentacles Artist’s Rendering by Jimmy Lee and from The Golden Tarot of Klimt

Four of Swords…

Today it’s time for a break. But more than just a break - some spiritual solitude. You have been feeling depleted and that depletion of your natural energy has put your mind into a dizzying spin. In order to find harmony, you must balance your thoughts and to achieve that balance, you need rehabilitating relaxation and healing self-care. It’s the weekend and you may find yourself tempted to keep going so you can get out and have fun, but you will better served if you pull back and allow yourself some more fulfilling inactivity. Unplug, detach and treat yourself with loving care. Restoration of your wellbeing begins with REST. Declare a GAME OVER and start fresh tomorrow or, even better, on Monday. You need and deserve this time of retreat. Honor yourself by saying “no” and climbing back into bed for a recharge.

“If you feel burnout settling in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself.” - Dalai Lama

The Four of Swords from the Woven Path Tarot - Art by Kira Night

The Magician…

Let’s make some magic tonight when we are dreaming. As you drift off to sleep, imagine you are dressed to the nines and dancing IN the stars. When all the planets see you they slow their orbit in awe. You radiate power, energy and light. Even the stars are envious of your sparkle and shine. Enjoy the feeling of elevation and sophistication. Relish in the knowledge that you have the tools to make this beautiful scene bow to your will. You are magic - your sorcery is electrifying and illuminating. Absorb every second of this mystical dream experience and when you wake, feel the remnants of it tingle on your skin. Use your left over magic all day on Friday in small ways - surprise the world around you with tiny jolts of brilliance and an effervescent glow that mesmerizes. And if you encounter any doubters, just push them aside. Keep in mind, even the stars are envious…

“The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all. And then stands back to see if we can find them.” - Elizabeth Gilbert

The Magician - Digital Art by Gloria Sanchez

Seven of Wands…

Your hard work has the power to lift you above the fray. You have dedicated yourself with diligence and authenticity to advance your drive and success and you feel like you are beginning to take flight. But, you find yourself in the position to help others. In fact, you have a crucial choice to make - who will you take with you? What person or people have proven to be indispensable in your personal quest? Who deserves the chance to go with you on your journey forward toward higher ground? How might they help you further in your new found elevation or have they simply earned the chance to feel that same sun glowing on their cheeks? Take a minute here, before you fly off to make sure you have the deserving people you need by your side. Be cognizant of the needs of others, but also the needs of yourself, as you transcend. Why go it alone, when you have a beautiful way to multiply your experience through the support of others? Choose wisely.

“Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” - Misty Copeland

The Seven of Wands from The Fantastical Creatures Tarot by Lisa Hunt

Ten of Wands - Reversed…

You have so many expectations being placed on you in this moment. People need things from you and you have always stepped up to that challenge like the boss that you are. But, if you are starting to feel the overwhelm creep in, it might be time to start setting personal limits. It’s hard to accept that, as badass as you are at getting things done, you can’t do it all. But, if you truly want to embody the leader mentality in your life, it’s time to delegate. I mean, really - why should you be expected to everything for everybody? It may be time for them to step up and take responsibility for their own needs and wants and time for you to have a little time to yourself. Set limits and let go of the things on your list that others should be doing for themselves. Make them step up to the plate and take ownership of their own work. Prioritize what is left and then take your new found time to sit back, relax, celebrate yourself and plan to a fresh start! You got this, you boss!

“Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”– Jessica Jackley, businesswoman

10 of Wands (Reversed) - Artwork by Ethony

Two of Wands…

Do you have too many choices at your finger tips? Or maybe you feel like you don’t have any at all? Today, ponder this…What would it feel like to hold the hold world in your hands? How might this feeling change your perspective on the view from where you stand? There is so much in this life to be explored, even in the day to day minutiae of activity. Something very small can be all encompassing when you allow yourself to see the full scope. Widen your horizon by imagining that you are so much bigger than you currently feel. Get curious about the unknown and take your time to contemplate a world of possibilities that you didn’t know were there. Broaden your mind, expand your heart and increase your sense of adventure when considering your next bold move. See, Mondays can be quite magical!

“Your ability to see will never broaden when you only see yourself.” - Shannon L Adler

The 2 of Wands from A Little Spark of Joy

Strength…

There is so much more to you than meets the eye. Even in those moments that you feel small, there is a deep reservoir of power hidden inside of you just waiting to be let out of its cage. This week explore that camouflaged arsenal of self sustaining potency that lies within. A personal trait that others perceive to be a weakness could become your super-secret weapon that makes your success a reality. Have you ever had anyone tell you, “you’re too nice,” or “you can’t do it that way,” or “you’re not logical.” Guess what? That thing that you are too much of that they believe will hold you back, can move you forward if you learn how to harness it and use it to your advantage. This is your week of take stock of who you are and all of the many little quirks that have the potential make you even stronger. See if you can identify them and then, enhance them for yourself and for others. Use every piece of who you are to manifest a deeper connection to your own personal strength. Roar like a Lion, my friends!

“What makes you different or weird - that’s your strength.” - Meryl Streep

The Strength Card - Online image found on angelorum.co (I don’t believe this is from a deck)

Ace Of Pentacles…

“Everything’s coming up aces!!!” I couldn’t resist a nod to the musical theatre gods with that reference, but seriously, 2 days of aces. The universe is very giving in this moment. So, tonight, under that glorious moon, take stock of all of the gifts that came your way within the course of this happy Saturday. The offering may have been a small amount of money or a small amount of love, with the promise of growth and expansion. When you receive these little cues from beyond, it’s important to acknowledge and be aware of the potential for growth. Gifts, big or small, usually indicate that there is potential for more. A little tiny opportunity or aid can go a long, long way. So look beyond what you receive in the moment - look to see what it can become. Think about growth, because it’s a part of the present. And, you deserve the gift of chance every so often! Have fun figuring out which of your many possibilities will blossom! Now, grow!

“The universe is sending down its gifts. Don’t let the emptiness distract you and deprive you of your share. Are you ready?” _ Kritika Sehgal

The Ace of Pentacles - Artwork by Ethony