Thought I would check in with the Universe and see what May holds for the United States. The reading was filled with stops and starts. The latter part of the month, around the 14th, shows our mental faculties falling in to place and getting a boost.
The U.S.'s ability to assist others will be hindered through most of the month due to the need to focus on our own transformation process. In other words, we will be distracted by our own antics, revelations and issues. The rest of the world will need to operate on their own steam for awhile.
There Is More To Reveal
I know it's hard to believe that there is more to reveal but there is. Much of what the U.S. is dealing with is still hidden from the public and our citizens. This has been so for such a long time that finding the original sources or points of departure presents an unsolvable problem.
(Read about how to create without the need to “fix” anything in Robert Fritz's book Path of Least Resistance. His advice is timely and innovative. Everyone should read this book if they want to understand how we need to move through this predicament we seem to be in. My copy is marked, dog-eared and littered with small sticky notes. I keep it close at hand.)
Our Mythology Has Crumbled
The foundation of the tarot reading shows the deep loss of our standing in the world community and the lack of a clear mental direction as a nation. (In many ways the loss is based on a mythology that the rest of the world helped create.) It also shows an opportunity to birth a new “attitude”--one that has nothing to do with making anyone right or anyone wrong. The month continues with a feeling of loss by many but a burgeoning ability to look past the “bad stuff”, turn off the crazy chatter in our heads, turn off the media and begin to mentally create a new direction for ourselves. It has already begun in many of our smarter communities.
Fear is not part of this new direction—we must remember that! Whether it is in our daily lives or our daily work as a community or a nation, fear is not welcome.
An Outcome For The Month
The outcome shows the underlying fortune that this country holds no matter what its problems are. Our inexplicable problem with moving on and releasing pain is shown buried in our blanketed generalities about race, education, culture, sex and religion. We are a nation of contrasts. Just remember contrasts are generally extremes or the polarity of the same idea. Defining contrasts this way indicates that there is a midway point.
We are rich in all things. Why can't we see that?
Enjoy the beautiful month of May 2010 and the ever encroaching summer months.
Here is a link to the week's horoscopes.
Blessings to everyone.
The Tarot Goddess
Fastlinks - The Middle-Aged Brain, The Grown-Up Brain, How To Change Your Mind
My favorite topic today - the plasticity of the brain. Apparently I am a lot smarter and cognizant than I thought.
Good news - our congitive skills actually get better as we age and our daydreaming triggers more often. Hmmm...that seems so contrary but clinical testing proves that even though we falter with names and daydreaming our brains are actually pretty sharp. That's reassuring!
The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged MindThe Secret Life of the Grownup Brain.
You do have the power to snap out of bad thoughts.
Mixed results in clinical trials don't completely prove or disprove that supplements can aid the brain.
Good news - our congitive skills actually get better as we age and our daydreaming triggers more often. Hmmm...that seems so contrary but clinical testing proves that even though we falter with names and daydreaming our brains are actually pretty sharp. That's reassuring!
The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged MindThe Secret Life of the Grownup Brain.
You do have the power to snap out of bad thoughts.
Mixed results in clinical trials don't completely prove or disprove that supplements can aid the brain.
Weekly Tarot Horoscopes
April 26 - May 2, 2010
Aries (Mars) – No matter how you are perceiving your life situation, it will be beneficial to assume that everything is in its right place. In other words, find the joy in every single thing you do this week and more joy will follow—honest. 2 of Wands reversed
Taurus (Venus) – Spirit is asking you to throw off the heaviness of the last ten years—in one conscious thought. The opening in your thinking that this process leaves allows for some major changes in your life. Are you willing to step forward into this new adventure? Judgement reversed
Gemini (Mercury) – The parts of you that are hesitant and wishy-washy are ready to become stable, focused and in charge. You have spent an enormous amount of time planning a new birth (a project, job, business, a move) and it's emotional rewards are now available. 9 of Wealth reversed
Cancer (Moon) – Hidden meanings only come through work and daily routines that are viewed during the dream state. You must help yourself during this period of time as no one else will be available to hold your hand. This is only a short period of time so don't attach to it on an emotional level. Hermit reversed
Leo (Sun) – Look for the beam of light that highlights an area of thinking or viewing. The light is showing you that some groups of thoughts need to be reorganized. Illusions that you hold are scheduled for some shattering—remember, illusions are not real. Hermit
Virgo (Mercury) – You have wrangled away from a hole in your thinking, moved away from something that could have destroyed your well laid plans. Stay focused and continue to see the final outcome as you desire it to be and watch your world shift. 6 of Swords
Libra (Venus) – A new way of being, of living, begins to unfold. You are in control of this adventure so examine it to locate the reins and the engine that powers it. You are headed toward discovering your authentic home, family and path. Knight of Wands reversed
Scorpio (Pluto) – You may feel that the decision got made without your input but don't hang on to that thought for too long. Release it and move forward—that way it won't come back to haunt you. Allow yourself the luxury of creating a new goal. Knight of Cups reversed
Sagittarius (Jupiter) – Run! Run away, far away from being trapped by a female's belief system—it isn't yours and you should not accept it as such. The situation will change rapidly and may be volatile. Balance is the challenge. King of Wealth reversed
Capricorn (Saturn) – An ongoing argument has come to its final resting place. A decision must be made about how to handle family life so that everyone has what they need. It's not as difficult a decision as you might think. Help is offered if you will look for it. Queen of Cups
Aquarius (Uranus) – Now that life has settled into a routine, you can go back to shaping and forming this new world you have invented. Learning to balance what you can see with what is going on internally takes on new meaning here. World
Pisces (Neptune) – That homesick feeling is fighting with the exhilaration of being in a new environment. Spend your time finding some type of routine that fills the void. Don't forget that this new place can provide a new level of personal empowerment. Fool
Taurus (Venus) – Spirit is asking you to throw off the heaviness of the last ten years—in one conscious thought. The opening in your thinking that this process leaves allows for some major changes in your life. Are you willing to step forward into this new adventure? Judgement reversed
Gemini (Mercury) – The parts of you that are hesitant and wishy-washy are ready to become stable, focused and in charge. You have spent an enormous amount of time planning a new birth (a project, job, business, a move) and it's emotional rewards are now available. 9 of Wealth reversed
Cancer (Moon) – Hidden meanings only come through work and daily routines that are viewed during the dream state. You must help yourself during this period of time as no one else will be available to hold your hand. This is only a short period of time so don't attach to it on an emotional level. Hermit reversed
Leo (Sun) – Look for the beam of light that highlights an area of thinking or viewing. The light is showing you that some groups of thoughts need to be reorganized. Illusions that you hold are scheduled for some shattering—remember, illusions are not real. Hermit
Virgo (Mercury) – You have wrangled away from a hole in your thinking, moved away from something that could have destroyed your well laid plans. Stay focused and continue to see the final outcome as you desire it to be and watch your world shift. 6 of Swords
Libra (Venus) – A new way of being, of living, begins to unfold. You are in control of this adventure so examine it to locate the reins and the engine that powers it. You are headed toward discovering your authentic home, family and path. Knight of Wands reversed
Scorpio (Pluto) – You may feel that the decision got made without your input but don't hang on to that thought for too long. Release it and move forward—that way it won't come back to haunt you. Allow yourself the luxury of creating a new goal. Knight of Cups reversed
Sagittarius (Jupiter) – Run! Run away, far away from being trapped by a female's belief system—it isn't yours and you should not accept it as such. The situation will change rapidly and may be volatile. Balance is the challenge. King of Wealth reversed
Capricorn (Saturn) – An ongoing argument has come to its final resting place. A decision must be made about how to handle family life so that everyone has what they need. It's not as difficult a decision as you might think. Help is offered if you will look for it. Queen of Cups
Aquarius (Uranus) – Now that life has settled into a routine, you can go back to shaping and forming this new world you have invented. Learning to balance what you can see with what is going on internally takes on new meaning here. World
Pisces (Neptune) – That homesick feeling is fighting with the exhilaration of being in a new environment. Spend your time finding some type of routine that fills the void. Don't forget that this new place can provide a new level of personal empowerment. Fool
Fastlinks - "Lost" Tarot Cards, NASA's Fiery "Angelic" Stars and Spiritual Advice As A Business
Legislating the spiritual is absolutely crazy. If this were about removing someone who used unfair business practices that one be one thing. Check out this story.
Love these "Lost Tarot Cards".
Artist from India weaves a tribute to Salvador Dali into a series of tarot paintings.
A video from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows the fiery nature of a star. Some of the views in the second half of the 4 minute video are almost angelic looking.
Love these "Lost Tarot Cards".
Artist from India weaves a tribute to Salvador Dali into a series of tarot paintings.
A video from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows the fiery nature of a star. Some of the views in the second half of the 4 minute video are almost angelic looking.
Tuscany and Tarot
You need to view this video about Niki de Saint Phalle (pronounced "de Saint Fall") if you are interested in the ideas behind the tarot. This link will take you to more videos about Niki's tarot garden in Tuscany.
Weekly Tarot Horoscopes
April 19 - April 26, 2010
Aries (Mars) – It's a profound move on your part and requires an absolute walking away or letting go—complete forgiveness with no strings. It may feel odd and out of control. Don't spend too much time analyzing it or it will not “stick”. King of Wands
Taurus (Venus) – You are holding an illusion about a dominant female character in your psyche. If you don't address the false assumptions, the changes you want to make will not be fruitful. Stop going along with her ideas and you get released from a pit of worry. Ace of Wealth
Gemini (Mercury) – Developing different points of view is the realm of the Gemini mind. This week indicates some shifting and reassessing of certain ideas. Home is a sanctuary and provides a great nest to plant seeds from. Thank your inner guidance often to reap further rewards. 10 of Wands reversed
Cancer (Moon) – Loved ones have messages for you that you cannot seem to grasp. The information is coming to you at night and leaving a trail of bread crumbs for you to follow during your waking hours. Watch and compare inner and outer notes as you move through the day. Hierophant
Leo (Sun) – Action has been taken on the home front. Legal issues take care of pending strings and protocol. The issue is not what you can do, it is what they attain to in life. It is best to let go of this one and move on with other thoughts. 4 of Swords reversed
Virgo (Mercury) – The balancing act you are moving between—belief that anything is possible versus the reality you find yourself in—becomes more apparent to you this week. This often happens when moving toward a melding point where one replaces the other. 2 of Wealth
Libra (Venus) – A new point of view and a release mark the week. Letting go of the internal power struggle occurs but don't replace it with an equally messed up mental construct. Let it be what it is and then move on with your life. 9 of Wands reversed
Scorpio (Pluto) – Your mental responses—the voices in your head—follow them back to their original planting. It would seem you keep repeating a childhood theme given to you by a male figure of authority. Work on releasing that information and watch your life change for the better. 9 of Wands reversed
Sagittarius (Jupiter) – Use this outpouring of emotion to propel a deep desire for a particular change in your life. Otherwise, the emotion will attach to the first thing that pops into your head and why would you hand over control to a wayward idea that just happens to pop into your thinking? Ace of Cups reversed
Capricorn (Saturn) – A sense of gratitude and joy sweeps through you this week. Remember this feeling and store it away for future reference. Use it to lift your spirits at a later point in time—it is a gift from higher realms, a reminder of what life really is. World reversed
Aquarius (Uranus) – You finally see someone you work with for what they really are and it's not the upright citizen they would like every one to believe in. The realization leads you to a decision that is difficult considering the effort you have put into getting you where you are. 2 of Wands reversed
Pisces (Neptune) – It seems like an awful mess to have to deal with, especially after the effort to arrive in one piece. Lift your thoughts up higher and you will see that there is a good reason and moving on to a better place is already in motion. 6 of Swords reversed
Taurus (Venus) – You are holding an illusion about a dominant female character in your psyche. If you don't address the false assumptions, the changes you want to make will not be fruitful. Stop going along with her ideas and you get released from a pit of worry. Ace of Wealth
Gemini (Mercury) – Developing different points of view is the realm of the Gemini mind. This week indicates some shifting and reassessing of certain ideas. Home is a sanctuary and provides a great nest to plant seeds from. Thank your inner guidance often to reap further rewards. 10 of Wands reversed
Cancer (Moon) – Loved ones have messages for you that you cannot seem to grasp. The information is coming to you at night and leaving a trail of bread crumbs for you to follow during your waking hours. Watch and compare inner and outer notes as you move through the day. Hierophant
Leo (Sun) – Action has been taken on the home front. Legal issues take care of pending strings and protocol. The issue is not what you can do, it is what they attain to in life. It is best to let go of this one and move on with other thoughts. 4 of Swords reversed
Virgo (Mercury) – The balancing act you are moving between—belief that anything is possible versus the reality you find yourself in—becomes more apparent to you this week. This often happens when moving toward a melding point where one replaces the other. 2 of Wealth
Libra (Venus) – A new point of view and a release mark the week. Letting go of the internal power struggle occurs but don't replace it with an equally messed up mental construct. Let it be what it is and then move on with your life. 9 of Wands reversed
Scorpio (Pluto) – Your mental responses—the voices in your head—follow them back to their original planting. It would seem you keep repeating a childhood theme given to you by a male figure of authority. Work on releasing that information and watch your life change for the better. 9 of Wands reversed
Sagittarius (Jupiter) – Use this outpouring of emotion to propel a deep desire for a particular change in your life. Otherwise, the emotion will attach to the first thing that pops into your head and why would you hand over control to a wayward idea that just happens to pop into your thinking? Ace of Cups reversed
Capricorn (Saturn) – A sense of gratitude and joy sweeps through you this week. Remember this feeling and store it away for future reference. Use it to lift your spirits at a later point in time—it is a gift from higher realms, a reminder of what life really is. World reversed
Aquarius (Uranus) – You finally see someone you work with for what they really are and it's not the upright citizen they would like every one to believe in. The realization leads you to a decision that is difficult considering the effort you have put into getting you where you are. 2 of Wands reversed
Pisces (Neptune) – It seems like an awful mess to have to deal with, especially after the effort to arrive in one piece. Lift your thoughts up higher and you will see that there is a good reason and moving on to a better place is already in motion. 6 of Swords reversed
Weekly Tarot Horoscopes
April 11 - April 17, 2010
Aries (Mars) Ever investigated what happens to the Earth's crust during an earthquake? Consider doing so this week - it will assist you in understanding the events unfolding in your life. Look at recent occurrences in slow motion and speeded up for the full spectrum of information.
Taurus (Venus) Keep track of time frame from the point you are inspired by an idea until it shows signs of establishing itself in the physical. Decide what event or series of events will clue you in to its arrival.
Gemini (Mercury) Piece by piece the picture is being assembled. You cannot take everyone with you, so be clear about that as you move through your "plan". Smile a lot but don't say much when in groups of people or even with individual's--you should still be in guard mode. Write down what is most important to you and refer to it often.
Cancer (Moon) Prepare for a swim as the Spring season builds. This particular entry into the water will be different from all the previous ones. Mentally preparing will be more important than ever--marry the mental with the intuitive for best results.
Leo (Sun) "Your" season is closely approaching. Don't be surprised if you find yourself collecting objects and clothing of gold - use them to pave the way to realizing the riches you deserve. However, keep spending in check and begin planning how you will use the "riches" arriving shortly.
Virgo (Mercury) See your name typed in bold and underlined when visualizing the future. Read everything thoroughly before signing and make sure you request a percentage of the gross profits and not the net profits. Just one successful deal can set you up for a comfortable future.
Libra (Venus) Balance is so important to you that often you sacrifice success for it. Your definition of "balance" is getting in your way. Rethink what your definitions of balance and success are -- study others, read and meditate on this before proceeding.
Scorpio (Pluto) The mind should be held accountable for no more than one idea at a time. Decide each morning what you choose to focus on for the next 24 waking hours and stick to it. Choosing a single desire will provide more force behind it and the results will WOW! you.
Sagittarius (Jupiter) Don't make any more excuses for the mess just keep building. Factor in cleanup time toward the end of the venture. Review your plan every morning and adjust it for the next every evening and you will catch any little flaw that may rise up.
Capricorn (Saturn) An event appears to be out of your control taking everything and everyone with it. Re-examine the event and know that ultimately you do have control if you catch the movement and direction in time -- this requires paying attention.
Aquarius (Uranus) "Fresh" is your word for the week. Marry the word "fresh" with the concepts of "innovation" and "out of the box" and take an into a 180 degree turn if need be or just adapt the thinking and add some force to the way you are approaching life.
Pisces (Neptune) "Silence" should be at the top of the list for most important moments in a day -- "listen" follows closely to "silence". You are now on the brink to understanding the value of silence in way that will startle even a Pisces. Examine every aspect of this moment before applying it.
Taurus (Venus) Keep track of time frame from the point you are inspired by an idea until it shows signs of establishing itself in the physical. Decide what event or series of events will clue you in to its arrival.
Gemini (Mercury) Piece by piece the picture is being assembled. You cannot take everyone with you, so be clear about that as you move through your "plan". Smile a lot but don't say much when in groups of people or even with individual's--you should still be in guard mode. Write down what is most important to you and refer to it often.
Cancer (Moon) Prepare for a swim as the Spring season builds. This particular entry into the water will be different from all the previous ones. Mentally preparing will be more important than ever--marry the mental with the intuitive for best results.
Leo (Sun) "Your" season is closely approaching. Don't be surprised if you find yourself collecting objects and clothing of gold - use them to pave the way to realizing the riches you deserve. However, keep spending in check and begin planning how you will use the "riches" arriving shortly.
Virgo (Mercury) See your name typed in bold and underlined when visualizing the future. Read everything thoroughly before signing and make sure you request a percentage of the gross profits and not the net profits. Just one successful deal can set you up for a comfortable future.
Libra (Venus) Balance is so important to you that often you sacrifice success for it. Your definition of "balance" is getting in your way. Rethink what your definitions of balance and success are -- study others, read and meditate on this before proceeding.
Scorpio (Pluto) The mind should be held accountable for no more than one idea at a time. Decide each morning what you choose to focus on for the next 24 waking hours and stick to it. Choosing a single desire will provide more force behind it and the results will WOW! you.
Sagittarius (Jupiter) Don't make any more excuses for the mess just keep building. Factor in cleanup time toward the end of the venture. Review your plan every morning and adjust it for the next every evening and you will catch any little flaw that may rise up.
Capricorn (Saturn) An event appears to be out of your control taking everything and everyone with it. Re-examine the event and know that ultimately you do have control if you catch the movement and direction in time -- this requires paying attention.
Aquarius (Uranus) "Fresh" is your word for the week. Marry the word "fresh" with the concepts of "innovation" and "out of the box" and take an into a 180 degree turn if need be or just adapt the thinking and add some force to the way you are approaching life.
Pisces (Neptune) "Silence" should be at the top of the list for most important moments in a day -- "listen" follows closely to "silence". You are now on the brink to understanding the value of silence in way that will startle even a Pisces. Examine every aspect of this moment before applying it.
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