Ukraine - Russian invasion

 Day 2 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Russian civilians protesting in Russia yesterday. According to news reports over 1,000 protesters where arrested by Russian police for protesting PEACEFULLY!

Over 36 hours ago President Vladimir Putin gave his military forces, who had deployed over 200,000 troops along the Northern, Eastern and Southern boarders of the Ukraine, the order to attack and invade in what Putin called a "Special Mission."

Ukrainian military forces prepared themselves to defend their Country, their Peoples and their right to Freedom! 

Nobody, whoever or whatever they think or believe they are or have the right to, can take the FREEDOM AND CIVIL RIGHTS from another! But I am not talking about anybody here. This is Vladimir Putin, a man who has lost all sense of reality, normality, dignity and integrity. He now lives in his own world which he has made for himself, it is cold, dark and lonely and nobody can enter.

Below is a video of the BBC's Security reporter Frank Gardner giving his analysis.

Card for today, 24th February 2022

X of Swords

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: ruin, betrayal, loss.

Description: The Ten of Swords is the card of ultimate betrayal. This card indicates that hope for outcomes are not likely to transpire and a sense of loss will come. When this card is the answer to a question relating to a partnership, it is best to have only minimal dealings with the person referred to because, at best, disappointment is likely to be the outcome of this liaison. This is the worst card in the pack. Lost, cold and loveless this card shows the lowest point in fortune. However, since this is the worst it can only get better, improvements must surely follow. The only way from here is up

Upright Associations: Misfortune, plans in ruins, defeat and failure. Hitting rock bottom, betrayal, the end of a cycle. Depression, dispelling false beliefs, overkill. A new day dawns.

Reversed Associations: Temporary success, drastic change, great pain, heartache, sadness. Improvements, turning a corner, opportunity for liberation.

Card for today, 23rd February 2022

XVI The Tower

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: Mars

Keywords: sudden change, pride, houses and buildings, liberation.

Description: The Tower card first and foremost illustrates that neither physical nor emotional structures that we build are permanent and stable instead they can be destroyed suddenly, thereby initiating change that we tried to avoid. The sudden change resembled by the crumbling tower reminds us of letting go of outgrown beliefs and values, of letting go of an illusion, an unhealthy relationship, and an old way of life. The sudden change frees us to face the unknown, frees us to move forward instead of stagnate, frees us from social conventions and enlightens us on our path so that we reach a new level of understanding about our purpose in life.

Upright Associations: Sudden change, abrupt end of a friendship, unexpected events, bankruptcy, downfall. Crisis, clearing out your life, collapse, release of tension.

Not embracing the inevitable change brings out the negative elements that the Tower also depicts, being struck down by one's own doing, by vanity and the inability to change so that one remains stagnant.

Reversed Associations: A change for the better, risks. Time to put your life back together. Catastrophe, inability to release tension, containment. holding on to your old life.

Card for today, 22nd February 2022 - (22/02/2022)

Queen of Coins

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Astrological Correspondence: (Virgo)

Keywords: solitude, grounded, financially secure.

Description: The Queen of Coins indicates a pleasant woman who has financial means and money to spend.

Upright Associations: Capable woman, uncomplicated, earthy. Nurturing, patient, organized. Fondness for luxury, business sense, bringing together family.

Reversed Associations: Insecure, overcompensates for security, chasing financial success. Inability to trust, disharmony with self, sacrifice, gluttony. Fear of dependency.

Card for today, 21st February 2022

III of Coins

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords: artisan, consultations, contracts, negotiations.

Description:The Three of Coins indicates success through skills that have been developed to the highest level. Business will come because of our level of expertise, so it is very important to develop the highest level of competence from the most professional organisations because the quality of experience is very important to achieving success.

Upright Associations: Reward/acknowledgment of skills or abilities. Approval, craft mastered, artistic ability, joint projects, development.

Reversed Associations: Unsatisfactory performance, delay in signing contracts or official documents, impending quarrels. Pretentiousness, boredom, lazy, great work.

Card for today, 20th February 2022

V of Wands

 The Gilded Tarot

Using Rider Waite's Keywords and Meanings

Keywords:  conflict and chaos, arguments and verbal battles, tension, strain, delays and difficulties

Description: The Five of Wands indicates that events beyond our own control are working at cross purposes to cause delays, difficulties, and tensions. It may well appear that the persons involved believe they have the situation under control, but forces outside of their sphere of influence are actually calling the shots.

Upright Associations: Rivalry and competition, legal battles, courage in a time of struggle. Competition, creative struggle, working with a group.

Reversed Associations: Arguments, legal proceedings, discord in discussions or negotiations. Questioning actions, disillusionment, betrayal. Need for time and patience. New maturity.