Card for today, 9th December 2021

III of Wands

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Keywords:  success, astute business person, opportunist, knowledge and experience.

Description: The Three of Wands indicates opportunities and success are at hand, but knowledge and skill are essential components if this formula is to achieve rewards. 

Upright Associations:  Cooperation in material affairs, fruitful partnerships, accepting practical help. Assessment, appreciation. realised goals.

Reversed Associations: Problems will be solved. Being too passive, difficulty in taking action. lack of confidence, disturbing past. Need for decision.

Card for today, 8th December 2021

X of Coins

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Keywords: affluent, wealth, status, accumulation.

Description: The Ten of Coins indicates family money or enterprise. If the querent is self-employed, it is a positive card because this shows he or she will be working for the future and earning money for themselves.

Upright Associations: Family, emotional and financial stability, an inheritance. Responsibility, family matters, genealogy, profitable investments, blessings, legacy.

Reversed Associations: A robbery, a loss, disharmony, petty quarrels, disorganisation. Family and/or financial instability. Demands and over committed to family and friends.

Card for today, 7th December 2021

Ace of Swords

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Keywords: force, communication, courage, destiny.

Description: The Ace of Swords indicates the first initial contact, which is usually by letter writing, telephone calls, or other sorts of correspondence. This card is also associated with the Karmic elements of our life, so expect situations that have a ring of destiny to transpire in a most unexpected manner. Things are changing for the good. Success is guaranteed, as the card cuts through all obstacles. As with all Sword cards, the Ace shows that there are battles to be fought, but with courage and intellect, nothing can stand in your way for long.

Upright Associations: Beginning of a victory, the seed of an idea. The search for ultimate truth. Clarity, mental energy, source, power of thought.

Reversed Associations: Heavy handed, breakup, pressure, delay, sarcasm. Frustration, lack,  cut-off. Distant, need for honesty emotionally and intellectually.

Card for today, 6th December 2021

VIII of Cups

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Keywords: seeking, searching.

Description: The Eight of Cups indicates walking into the unknown. An emotional risk is being taken and one never knows whether it will bear fruit. Another interpretation is to set limits on emotional involvement. Sometimes we can put too much emotional energy into relationships or projects, only to be disappointed. It is then that we need to distance ourselves, walk away if necessary. Don't be afraid to leave the past behind. Travel. There is plenty more in the world to see and experience. If you are disillusioned with your life now, take heart, because the future promises to be brighter. Follow your heart and do what you truly desire.

Upright Associations: Embracing change, restlessness, desire for something higher. Letting go, moving on, breaking away, loss of heart, shyness.

Reversed Associations: Happiness, re-evaluate the past, abandoning old ties. Sticking with what you have, finding excitement in something old, drifting, refusing to move forward.

Card for today, 5th December 2021

King of Wands

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Keywords: love, birth, creation.

Description: The Ace of Cups indicates the potential for happiness exists in the situation in question. The soil has been fertilised and now only loving care is needed to bring about fulfillment. The start of love, inspired creativity that is nurtured by fruitfulness and happy times. Artistic excellence, a love affair, marriage, betrothal or a birth. All affairs of the heart will prosper.

Upright Associations: The beginning or essence of love, joy, inner beauty, or good health. Kindness, peace, sensitivity, art, poetry.

Reversed Associations: Change, instability, disappointment or sadness. Loneliness, grief, depression. Need to acknowledge emotional, intuitive, spiritual blocks.

Card for today, 4th December 2021

VIIII The Hermit

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Astrological Correspondence: Virgo

Keywords: awakening, enlightening, shedding light, the "key" to a situation, crisis, isolation

Description: The Hermit card symbolises meditation, reflection, and solitude. As one of the cards resembling old age it also represents bearing the light of wisdom, looking into the unconscious, observing dreams. There is an emphasis on peace and patience, by which maturity is reached, and a striving to connect to the higher spiritual self. The Hermit also depicts the spiritual leader, the taskmaster who leads with purpose, conscience, and wisdom. A mature person, the Hermit symbolises deliberation about which path to follow, reassessment of achievements and goals, and taking the time to reflect and plan.

Upright Associations: Counsel sought and taken. Forethought, discretion, prudence. A wise mentor.  A time for reflection. Seeking self knowledge, self awareness and acceptance.

In a negative environment this card can resemble excessive isolation, lack of communication, intolerance, crisis and doubt.

Reversed Associations: Secrecy, lies, fear of the occult. Appearing to have it "together", handling difficult circumstances with ease. Wisdom spurned, overdependence on others

Card for today, 3rd December 2021

III of Swords

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Keywords: heartache, emotional pain, major decisions have to be made.

Description: The Three of Swords indicates heartbreak. This card indicates something, or someone, must be cut out of the Querent's life to enable him or her to grow and more fully evolve. A painful ending of a relationship. That which has stood in your way is now being removed. Possibly a three way relationship in which heartache is inevitable for one participant or all. Minor surgery is possible.

Upright Associations: Sorrow, pain, grief. Cathartic grieving. Love triangle, transformation though pain or sorrow.

Reversed Associations: Victimization, embarrassment, a loss. Release, broken heart, resolution, denial.

Card for today, 2nd December 2021

Knight of Cups

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Keywords: romantic, imaginative, sensitive, refined, introspective.

Description: The Knight or Prince of Cups can have two meanings. The first interpretation is a young man who enjoys life and likes to live it to the fullest. He is generally thoughtful and loving to those he cares about. The second meaning is that a certain emotional situation is progressing nicely. A faithful lover or good friend, enthusiastic, passionate and amiable. He brings offers and opportunities. The Knight is often poetic and graceful.

Upright Associations: An intelligent but restless person, artistic, refined, amiable and full of high principals. Romantic dreamer, invitations, idealistic, empathic, following your heart.

Reversed Associations: Wanting affection, trickster, deception, flirtatious. Lack of self-worth, emotional dishonesty, illusion, escapism, false modesty, denial of personal power.

Card for today, 1st December 2021

Ace of Wands

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Keywords: new beginnings, job possibilities, optimism, life start, promotion and new ventures.

Description: The Ace of Wands is the beginning of any creative venture or business pursuit. It indicates optimism and invention, as well as new opportunities and directions.

Upright Associations: A new venture, the initiation of prosperity, happiness, pleasure. Optimism, creative energy, potency, adventure.

Reversed Associations: A bad beginning, missing opportunities, need to wait, frustration. Creatively blocked, lacking energy, need to motivate.

Card for today, 30th November 2021

II High Priestess

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Astrological Correspondence: The Moon

Keywords: receptivity, passivity, potential, knowledge, secrets, something about to arrive.

Description: The mysterious High Priestess jealously guards her secrets and occult wisdom. This card symbolises the unconscious, a concern with our internal worlds, spiritual forces, and the understanding of higher truths through dreams and intuition. As a wise woman the High Priestess is the Goddess of fertility and is seen as a healer, possessing intuitive powers, and clairvoyance, trying to create harmony and inner balance. She emphasises the necessity to get in contact with our inner self, to reflect and meditate, to trust our feelings, and to let dreams and intuition guide us. Observing rather than participating or acting the High Priestess can also represent platonic love, manipulation, a pause in a process that was progressing or even a standstill, causing doubt and confusion.

Upright Associations: Intuition, wisdom and secret knowledge, emotional intelligence. Purity, virtue and patience. Stillness, looking inward, subconscious Divine Feminine.

Reversed Associations: Emotional instability, emerging passion, delusion, directing outward. Combining intuition and logic. Activity, shallowness, illusion.

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME December 2021

THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME for December 2021

The year is drawing to a close, and we would probably all appreciate some respite during the holidays after a challenging year. However, the quality of time in December speaks a different language. In the first half of the month, Neptune's influence, turning direct on December 1, is clearly noticeable. Its more exalted side is associated with themes of mysticism and transcendence, while its shadow side is associated with illusion and deception. During these days, it will sometimes be difficult to see your way through. Don't just rely on your gut feeling.

Sagittarius. December 4 features a New Moon with a solar eclipse in Sagittarius. Eclipses can be powerful triggers of events. The Sagittarius emphasis of this eclipse brings a spirit of optimism. This optimistic mood is reinforced by the square of Scorpio Mars with Jupiter in Aquarius on December 8, which signals great determination. Mercury square Neptune, however, indicates that the factual situation is unclear. Three days later, on December 11, Venus is in conjunction with Pluto. Desire is strong now, but so is the risk of great disappointment. Big gains are just as possible as big losses. The square of the Sun and Neptune on December 12 indicates events that are not so easily controlled.

Saturn and Uranus. Then, from the middle of the month, the Saturn-Uranus square is increasingly noticeable. The conflicts between freedom and security can hardly be ignored anymore and call for a fundamental change of attitude.

On the day of the Gemini Full Moon on December 19, Mercury is square Chiron, which turns direct at this time. Venus, on the other hand, turns retrograde on the same day and moves back toward Pluto, with which she again forms a conjunction on December 25. The Sun enters Capricorn on December 21. In addition, on December 24 the square of Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus becomes exact again. Tense Christmas days await us, which can confront us with unfulfilled expectations, fears for the future and constraints. During these days, try to consciously take some distance from your feelings and give yourself enough space to find inner clarity. The profound collective changes in which we all participate can hardly be judged conclusively yet.

Jupiter in Pisces. Then, at the end of the month, Jupiter enters Pisces on December 29. In the following months, this will give the things that unite people a bit more weight than the things that separate them. The Sun is square Chiron on the 30th, and Mercury conjunct Pluto. On New Year's Eve, Mars will reach the position of the solar eclipse at the beginning of the month and will activate its themes again. By the end of the year, the realization may prevail that it is simply no longer possible to remain inactive and hope for better times.

Card for today, 29th November 2021

VI of Coins

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Keywords: charitable, kindness, respect, helping the less privileged, balance.

Description: Six of Coins is the philanthropic card in the Tarot. Doing good deeds, donating to charity, or embarking on community service are all associated. Additionally, if a favour has been done in the distant past, expect it to be returned in some way when least expected and when needed most.

Upright Associations: Repayment, sharing, generosity, good fortune. Loan, assistance, charity. Giving, receiving, getting what you deserve, karma.

Reversed Associations: Redistribution, reconsideration, greed, jealousy, unfair treatment, unhappy outcome. Prideful denial, ambition, speculation, gambling.

Card for today, 28th November 2021

King of Swords

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Astrological Correspondence: (Libra)

Keywords: trust, authority, loyalty, calm, needs mental stimulation.

Description: The King of Swords usually indicates a mature man who is intelligent and well versed. Positively, he can use his intellect and good communication abilities to help others, but negatively he can use his command of language to harm. The King of Swords indicates a mature man who is intelligent and well versed. He is wise and a loyal advisor. Logical and calm, he dislikes displays of emotion. Positively, he can use his intellect and good communication abilities to help others, but negatively he can use his command of language to harm and play mind games.

Upright Associations: Rational, clear minded, cautious, the law. Arbitration, analytical, deep truth, inner authority. Decisive, discerning, intellectual honesty, principles. Impartial, unemotional decision.

Reversed Associations: An enemy, deception, cruelty, regimental, harsh and cruel in judgements. Intolerance, narrow mindedness, ruthless, self doubt, avoiding consequences.

Card for today, 27th November 2021

VII of Cups

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Keywords: choices.

Description: The Seven of Cups indicates changes and choices will be forthcoming. There will be several paths to take, but there is no guarantee that the choice made will be the one that will bring about the desired result. Thorough research and analytical thinking needs to be done before making any decisions.

Upright Associations: Fantasy, illusion, quest, reflection, confusion, the inner life. The need to meditate on decisions and/or motives. Unrealistic expectations, dreams, choices, imagination.

Reversed Associations: Passion, determination, need for logical thinking. Maturity, discernment of reality vs illusions. This barren time will quickly pass.

Card for today, 26th November 2021

VI of Wands

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Keywords: victory, achievement, triumphant, success and battles won.
Description: The Six of Wands, while many interpretations of this card indicate victory and good fortune, this achievement could be misleading because, although we are on our way, success "the coveted award" has not actually been achieved. Therefore, caution must be exercised because some unexpected events could arise to thwart the anticipated outcome.
Upright Associations: Victory, hard work prevails, helpful friends, leadership. Appreciation, inspiring others, diplomacy, wise decisions.
Reversed Associations: Fear, betrayal, evaporation of trust. Delayed recognition, arrogance, defeatism. Need to reaffirm confidence, self belief.

Card for today, 25th November 2021

Queen of Swords

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Astrological Correspondence: (Aquarius)

Keywords: A mature woman, possibly a widow or divorcee.

Description: The Queen of Swords usually indicates a woman who is educated and intelligent, and can be quite a conversationalist when things are going her way. However, negatively she can become bitter and spiteful when she is unhappy with herself. She is rational and tends to be cool in a crisis. Graceful, possibly with a fondness for music and dancing. She is very alert to undercurrents and should not be underestimated.

Upright Associations: Courageous, intelligent, made wise through suffering and loss. Skillful in political affairs, playing off rival factions against each other. Independent, analytical, perceptive.

Reversed Associations: Conformity, hardened heart, overly critical. Bitterness, deceit, loneliness. Broken relationships, misinformation. Little regard for others.

Card for today, 24th November 2021

IIII of Coins

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Keywords: Hold on to what you have, lean times, financial restrictions.

Description: The Four of Coins means that we should hold on to money and possessions because either the venture is not sound or present wealth will be needed at a later date. Rather than spend, spend, spend it is far better to save, save, save for that rainy day that will inevitably come.

Upright Associations: Financial and material security. Territoriality, protecting assets, investing, establishing a foundation. Enriching your life, grounded. 

Reversed Associations: Uncertainty, delay, insecure in financial matters, financially fearful.  Pay attention to emotional matters and do not lose sight of what is truly important. Hoarding, miserly.

Card for today, 23rd November 2021

X The Wheel of Fortune

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Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter

Keywords: unexpected change, good fortune, becoming master of one's own destiny 

Description: The Wheel of Fortune symbolises the ever changing cycle of life, wins and losses, ups and downs, unexpected luck, advancements and setbacks, success and failure - the duality of things. Representing a breakthrough, a fortunate set of circumstances, the energies of the turning wheel also suggest incalculability, chance, surprise, rapid change and fate ending problematic times, heralding good fortune, and stimulating development and growth. As one of the cards not showing a human figure at its centre, the Wheel of Fortune represents our uncovering of life's cycles and patterns, the discovery of our purpose in life, and the realisation that nothing is permanent, everything is always in flux.

Upright Associations: Destiny, unexpected fortune or effortless success. Advancement, progress and the resolution of problems. The beginning of a new cycle or phase.

In a negative situation the card can resemble failure, misfortune, gambling excess, and a turn for the worse.

Reversed Associations: Bad luck, a change for the worse, obstacles, rivalry, materialism. A change in luck and circumstances, fighting against change.

Card for today, 22nd November 2021

Page of Wands

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Astrological Correspondence: (Sagittarius)

Keywords: good news is on it's way, the messenger, friend, psychic message.

Description: The Page or Princess of Wands quite often indicates a young, energetic person will come into the picture to bring some sort of discord.

Upright Associations: Dependable, infectious enthusiasm for life, a lively disposition. Daring action, inventive, striking out in the world.

Reversed Associations: Bad news, a lack of decision, disruptions, rash communications, frazzled. Leaving safety for the unknown.

Court cards, seemingly linked with the Arthurian legends. 
From Van Rensselaer, The Devil's Picture Books, 1892.

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Card for today, 21st November 2021

Ace of Cups

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Keywords: love, birth, creation.
Description: The Ace of Cups indicates the potential for happiness exists in the situation in question. The soil has been fertilised and now only loving care is needed to bring about fulfillment. The start of love, inspired creativity that is nurtured by fruitfulness and happy times. Artistic excellence, a love affair, marriage, betrothal or a birth. All affairs of the heart will prosper.
Upright Associations: The beginning or essence of love, joy, inner beauty, or good health. Kindness, peace, sensitivity, art, poetry.

Reversed Associations: Change, instability, disappointment or sadness. Loneliness, grief, depression. Need to acknowledge emotional, intuitive, spiritual blocks.