Tarot Card for the Week of 5-11-14
The tarot cards hold special meanings, warnings, characteristics and actions that may need to be taken in order to change your course in life. Keep in mind that some aspects are changeable and some are not. It is all up to you. With the Four of Swords as the tarot card for the week of 5-11-14, this might be the week to concentrate on meditation and reflection. Because the week begins with Mother’s Day, this may be a time to remember, forgive, honor or mourn your own mother, grandmother or someone else who fulfilled or fulfills that role in your life. This is a week to step back and take inventory of any stressors that have been exhausting you. Do not worry, as positive change is on the horizon; however, be patient with yourself and others. Start making new plans and options for the future. Make sure you find time to look inside yourself and meditate on the changes you feel you need to accomplish. If you have been feeling isolated, this is the time to open the door and step out. But all in all, you should expect a positive week if you make the effort. If you have been emotionally or physically down, continue the healing process and rid yourself of self-doubt.
UPRIGHT:
The Four of Swords card, Minor Arcana, is a meditative card. This is a possible time for stepping back and regrouping. Take time alone to heal from an illness, from working too hard, broken relationships or family struggles. You need to rebuild your physical and mental heath. Relax and enjoy some time off.
REVERSED:
You time of rest and meditation is coming to an end. You have recharged your battery and you are ready to take on opportunities that have put to the side. Being overly cautious and worried is prevailing and holding you back. Guard against negative feelings and emotions to avoid depression. You may be hesitant to deal with a recent loss, but if you come out of hiding and face it, you will be able to move forward. The time you have taken for rest and rejuvenation will definitely aid you in your future life path.
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Tarot Card for the Week of 9-22-13
The tarot cards hold special meanings, warnings, characteristics and actions that may need to be taken in order to change your course in life. Keep in mind that some aspects are changeable and some are not. It is all up to you. The Swords are also known as blades, knives or athames. They correspond to spades in a playing card deck and are associated with the Air element and the color indigo. The suit is associated with Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. The cards are symbolic of battles within you, challenge, struggle, physical and moral conflict, action and change. With the Three of Swords as the tarot card for the week of 9-22-13, this may be the week to review your relationships and prepare to leave behind those that are bringing you sadness. Beware of interferences from another individual who may be contributing to the riff in a relationship. That interference could cause a separation or divorce. However, through all of this havoc, you may find a new beginning and come out of it smelling like a rose. This is now the time to embrace new ideas and put them into action. But think deeply before you speak out or make any important decisions. Any inner conflicts you may be experience will begin to subside. If you suffer a loss of some kind, be patient with yourself, and always remember that time heals all wounds.
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UPRIGHT:
Three of Swords, Minor Arcana, is a card of heartbreak. Much sadness is felt from a separation. Feelings of betrayal are evident. There might be unexpected breakups or separations that will overwhelm you. Keep in mind “no pain, no gain.” Once you get past the pain, new chapters and opportunities will open in your life. You might find a stronger, deeper and more loving relationship.
REVERSED:
A good sign that negativity is draining out. All of the pains, sorrows and losses are starting to pass. Broken relationships begin to repair themselves or new ones appear. It may be your position to make peace ? apologies are appropriate, however, think them through. You are willing to slowly let go and start a new path. This is also a time to learn the healing process.
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Tarot Card for the Week of 8-4-13
The tarot cards hold special meanings, warnings, characteristics and actions that may need to be taken in order to change your course in life. Keep in mind that some aspects are changeable and some are not. It is all up to you. With the Star card as the tarot card for the week of 8-4-13, this is the week of change. If you have been feeling down and pessimistic, optimism just might start creeping in. This card represents great healing powers, positive change and inspiration. If you haven’t counted your blessings lately, this is the time to do so. It is definitely the time to feel connected to the cosmos. This week will also bring you relief from your daily stresses. Regarding your health, use your better judgment ? this may be the week to make sure you are eating healthy and getting enough sleep. Be sure to look at your past mistakes, especially in the area of being taken advantage of, and take heed so that you do not fall victim again. It is definitely the week to wish upon a star!?
MAJOR ARCANA NUMBER 17
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN or PLANET: AQUARIUS, GEMINI, MERCURY
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UPRIGHT:
The Star card represents a strong connection to the Universe, an open gateway to understanding the big picture. It is an optimistic card that promises peace, harmony, inspiration, renewed hope and most of all, healing. If you are facing overwhelming adversity or feelings of hopelessness and anguish, this card lets you know that this is not a time to lose hope. Healing may come from the cosmos or within. In order for the full power of the forces behind the Star to be realized, you must have faith, and accept that in cosmic terms, all things balance out and disturbances are sometimes necessary to ensure overall harmony. This is a time to reopen your heart to spirituality and the loving light it brings. Let go of any feelings of self-doubt and unfounded fears. The reward of faith is a vision on a cosmic scale and a sense of well-being that will radiate to those around you through your warm, untroubled heart. You life will be fulfilled in many unexpected ways. This is the time to wish upon a star.
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REVERSED:
In the reversed position, the Star card can signify despair, crushed dreams, bad luck, gloom and an unwillingness to adapt. It can also signify exhaustion or emotional and physical illness. Your poor judgment may bring about a loss. Your pessimistic thinking and arrogance are getting in the way of your personal growth and life opportunities. Your own self-doubt may be getting in the way of courage. This also might bring about feelings of being stuck and hopeless. If you continue to dismiss the help of others and be only self-sufficient, you are setting yourself up for failure. Nobody can go it alone. This card indicates that you will be easily conned, robbed or be scammed. It is about time you reflect on your cynical views. Now is the time to take a look at your past failures and mistakes and learn from them. There is always hope, however remember rest is important.
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The Labyrinth ? A Healing Experience
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A labyrinth is a single geometrical winding pathway, usually acorn shaped, varying in size and used for personal, psychological and spiritual renovation. It is a sacred space with healing powers that can assist in meditation, prayer, self-awareness and connection with the Divine. Labyrinths have existed for more than 4000 years and have been an integral part of many ancient cultures and religions. During the time of the Crusades, people created and used labyrinths to symbolize the physical pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They have also been depicted on pottery and in woven fabric patterns. Some labyrinths are carved out in gardens or simply made of stones or gravel. If you do not have room to create your own walking labyrinth, you can use a drawing and trace its path with your finger. (See drawing below.) You can achieve the same benefits as walking through one. You might also try tracing the path using your non-dominant hand for an additional challenge.
A labyrinth is a unicursal maze ? one path that begins at the entrance or mouth, which leads to its center and goes back out the same way. In contrast, a conventional maze is a left-brain exercise that requires the use of logic to find your way out. It is designed to stimulate the right brain, which unleashes creativity and intuition, and to give you the ability to enter a form of walking meditative state. There are no walls on the path to block site of the center goal or to block your way out.
Labyrinths represent a metaphor for your life path and the journey you are making. While walking the path of the labyrinth, either alone or with a group, focus on your feelings and emotions to allow you to connect with yourself. You may also want to choose a meditation that you are comfortable with in order to clear and quiet your mind. The uses of a labyrinth are many ? relief from stress and anxiety, healing, meditation, problem solving, enhancing intuition, expanding thought processes, communicating with the Divine, balancing mind, body and spirit, letting go of unwanted energies, obtaining goals, celebrating and remembering others, building trust in yourself or others, and coping with grief, sorrow and loss.
When walking a labyrinth, leave yourself open to the different emotions that may overcome you. You may experience feelings of euphoria or feelings of despair. Whatever feelings rise to the surface, accept them as a healing experience and an opportunity for growth on your path in life.?
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Click on the chalkboard picture below to enlarge image for use as a Finger Labyrinth.
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