Wonderment!

 How old were we when we began to lose our connection to the magic all around us? When we grabbed a stick and it became a magic wand. That a regular little bunny could transform into the 'white bunny' and take us to the portal between worlds, where we could meet the Mad Hatter and all sorts of interesting people. For me it is time to recapture some of my youthful magic. "I believe. I believe. I believe." Maybe the Enchanted Forest is exactly where I need to get myself too, and I could transform into a Child of Wands, and immerse myself into all the wonder I left in childhood.

People say that a lot of the elderly revert to childishness and maybe so; answering their call to return to easier days, magical days, they enjoyed in their youths.

The Enchanted Forest Tarot

Just something

 

Again with a card of movement. Six owls flying towards me yesterday and six fairies flying away from me today.  Maybe advice is, not to get carried away with the 'owl news'. Lots of coming and going. There is a stir in the air. 

I keep hearing in my head the versuses from Dr. Suesses "Oh The Places You'll Go!"

"You won't lag behind, because you have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and soon you'll take the lead. Wherever you fly, you'll be the best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top the rest.'     For sure with the Chariot draw.

The Enchanted Forest Tarot

Feather gram

 

Waiting game. The other day, Sunday, I was told to look for a message. Today this card hints at the same. Sitting here for a bit trying to connect with the card, nothing. When told to look for a sign, a message, you can get rooted just waiting, and Life is anything but waiting. It goes on. You can miss opportunities while waiting for a sign. I believe in signs, but care is needed not to manufacture something. Search the skies?  Cloud gazing is time better spent and if something comes, then yes, I will pay attention.

The Forest of Enchantment Tarot

Worthy consideration

 

Living the best life. I wonder if I am? I guess not if I have to ask, not even close.

The Enchanted Forest

Remember when

 

Wow, what a sad, heart-wrenching card. I almost put it back in the deck, put the deck back in the box, and shoved the box to the back of the drawer. To abandoned one's children? But the Tarot does sometimes evoke memories, and not all good. This portrayal of the Three of Swords  may ask, where or how does abandonment issues effect the viewer? I have abandonment issues, I guess many of us do, maybe nothing this traumatic, yet still the ache of being left behind clings to us like a heavy wet blanket, unable to move with the weight of the shroud.

As we get older we should be able to to let go of old hurts, move beyond old lessons of fear, but not. We are humans walking through the forest and some things haunt us all of our days.

The Forest of Enchantment

Look and find

 

I have had a trying couple of days; energy is waning and not much to get up and dance about.  And that is exactly the time to get up and do a little jig, put a little pep in our steps. I can, we can, always find just a bit of something to get our toes a 'tappin'. A song, a good memory, the laughter of a child, bears, kitties, bunnies, or unicorns. Here's to Friday, the only one this week, that is something to celebrate!

The Forest of Enchantment Tarot

Lazy Daises

 

Yesterday's Dark Knight indeed did block me. Several things that I was working on came to end, both were expected and suprisingly I was not upset at the upsets. Just as well. This morning I am completely comfortable and happy and acknowledge that. Sure I would like my legs to work a bit better, but I cannot change what happened to my body ten years ago, so I have acclimated the best I can. And who says laying around taking it easy on those 'off' day is not a good thing? There are moments in The Forest of Enchantment, Our Lives, that are lovely. Not everyday, but enough to make the journey worth it.

The Forest of Enchantment

No further

 

A bit scary maybe, but wouldn't it be nice if when we had to make a decision something or someone like this would show up in our path giving us a clear indication that a change in direction has to be made. No getting around this knight. Turn around and find another way, choose another path, explore a different option.

The Forest of Enchantment Tarot

Go ahead Carolyn

 

Facing the future can't be all that scary, if we remember there are lots of wonderous possibilities along the way.

The Enchanted Forest Tarot

The best policy

 

With the changing of the Season, I hoped for a clean slate. Things, issues, challenges left to sort themselves out, doesn't happen. The Queen of Swords is here to remind me, even if I don't feel quite ready, I need to push myself to make the decisions that need to be made so I can move forward. 

Is honesty the best policy? For ourselves yes.

Forest of Enchantment Tarot

Confrontation

 

Life goes along merrily until a day comes when we may need to confront a challenge to the way we think, feel, or do. Uncomfortable to look our fear in the eye and say, "no more". Those 'whys' of our life can be unpleasant to deal with, but who guaranteed life was easy? Today is the first day of Spring on a Sunday, the first day of a new week and new season. A very good time to get a start on a new way of living my life.

Enchanted Forest ~ Lunaea Weatherstone

Nice

 

By the calendar, last day of Winter. Doesn't mean there won't be some cold days still and even bouts of snow; the promise is there though. Spring, longer days and warmer weather. Nice.

Daffodils are blooming everywhere. Gorgeous

Cards by Sue Lion

Comfort

 

This morning went a little sideways. My internet service was out most of morning, ran into a bit of a snag with the one sale I have in process, traffic problems seemingly everywhere when I drove to business office and then to hospital. Then things smoothed out when I got home to my bestest little buddy, Kitty. Home and Kitty, Comfort and Joy, Life is Good.

Magic and Myth ~ Sue Lion

Wearing of the Green

 

It is amazing to me how much I begin to  flourish with the warmer weather and the longer days of sunlight.  Maybe at heart I am more dryad than mermaid. 

Today is St. Patrick's Day.  I really enjoy the day, but not the thought of this renown priest chasing all the snakes, 'druids' out of Ireland. Well he didn't completely succeed, thankfully, and the magic remains. Today I think I will go buy a cupcake and have a bite and then leave bits of cake in the forest at a the local park. I know the fairies are there and will enjoy a bit of  a green confectionary treat left for them.

HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY!

Magick and Myth - Sue Lion

Right where I am

 

We can travel, explore, and question, and then finally realize like Dorothy did, 'There's no place like home.'  I spent a bit of time in yard yesterday, cleaning up debris and then sitting in the lovely sunshine. I have travelled many times to Florida to sit in the sun, and I can do the same in my own backyard, at least part of the year. Simple can be better. Maybe today I can travel a bit and pack a lunch and sit by the river. Only a fifteen minute drive, and glory myself in the sunshine there. We don't have to go far to find the wonder and beauty that abounds around us.

Eartheart Wisdom Oracle - Sue Lion

Seek

 

What a lovely day, warmer with lots of sunshine.  The trees are not budding, but the air is full of pollen, announcing the soon to be foliage. Though a bit chilly this morning I sat at the an opened window. Kitty loves sitting on the ledge and I enjoyed a morning song from the birds. For a moment life is good. 

   Seek and Sing

And the earth bursts forth with mercurial beauty as the energy of change infuses us with joy. Seek. Sing. Love. Linger. Breathe. Bath in her sparkling sent. ~ Sue Lion

Be it ever so humble

 

Home. There is no place like home. Thank goodness that I have a place to call home. A roof over my head with comforts of heat and food and clothing. There have been times in my life that home was not so comforting so I appreciate my little corner. More so with the unfolding events around the world and the expanding war in Ukarine. I wanted to type Europe because I fear the expansion of the war and terror. I wonder how many of us in the US realize how close we are to the loss of our homes and security and privilege we enjoy.  HOME.

Winter to Spring

 

Almost there! Daylight Savings Time begins today and the calendar marks the first day of Spring one week from today. Yesterday's two inches of snow is gone. The angle of the Earth is tipping giving us longer days of Sunlight. The Equinox draws near and my healing heart goes pitter patter with joy. Winter gives way to Spring. Lovely is the budding of green on the tips of the trees, not yet, but soon. 

Eartheart Wisdom Cards ~ Sue Lion

Peace

 

It's a cold Saturday morning here. Two inches of snow fell overnight and with the windchill outside, it is a balmy 15°. Time to get up and face the day. Did okay with the other six days this week, no reason not to get up and get going on day seven. I haven't been painting many rocks of late, but last few days I have painted and placed a few yellow rocks with Peace painted in blue. Maybe I will spend part of my day painting rocks to place the seven days of next week. Peace!

The Fountain Tarot

Baltimore?

 

Since I started taking medications for my heart issues I have had some weird dreams, most making no sense at all to me. Last night's implausible dreamscape had me dashing around trying to figure out how I made three luncheon dates and I was at a airport to take a flight to Baltimore. What? In my hay-day I never would have scheduled multiple appointments or get-togethers at one time, always being conscious of others time and the out right rudeness on my part to keep another waiting, and who would want to fly to Baltimore?  Guess the Knight of Sword's advice is to keep my mind and thoughts on the right track and not worry about some dream whose time will not come, at least to me. Heck my days of running here to there are over. A slow, gaited pace is it for me.

The Fountain Tarot

Shelf life

 

Past, Present, Future. Stuck in review we really can become a pillar of salt. Salt, a natural preservative, so of course if we keep looking at the past we become preserved in the loss, anger, disappointment.  How long do we wait before we realize to make the turn, enjoy the day and the promise of tomorrow.

The Fountain Tarot

Counsel my thoughts

 

Yesterday's Page of Swords had me thinking I had dealt with the difficulties of the nine and ten of swords, and yet here I am immersed in the anxiety of the Nine again. Another night of sleeplessness. The war in Europe weighs heavily and watching the reports of despair and destruction is contributing to my anxiety.  I think the weight of darkness and despair is aloft in the ethers and coating us all with shadow thoughts. 

The Fountain Tarot

'Days like this...'

 

This Page reminds me that I made it through the struggle of the nine and ten, and with a new perspective. Tough times usually do not last but they sure seem like it when you are going through hardship. I feel I am rounding a bend of days of struggle. Maybe it is the promise of Spring. What ever...I am sure there will more "days like this" but for the moment I am out of it, hopefully.

"Mama said there'd be days like this, there be days like this my Mama said" ~ The Shirells

The Fountain Tarot

What's ahead?

 

There are days I wish I knew what the future holds, but then that takes out the elements of decision making, surprises, consequences. Not all days are sunshine, blue skies, and happy go lucky; there are enough though to enjoy the journey. Tomorrow is not promised so I will just see where the day takes me.

The Fountain Tarot

Counting my blessings

 

A good way to start the week.

Happy is as happy does.

If I start to go sideways I am going to remember watching on tv those that have/had to carry what they could in a single suitcase as they left their homes to escape terrorism. 

The Fountain Tarot ~ Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, Andi Todaro

Get dressed!

 

Everyday I get up and get showered and dressed, who knows what the day may bring. During these days of pandemic, lots of people not leaving their home for work or play, stayed in their pajamas. I never did and still don't during these days of early or semi-retirement. Didn't and doesn't make much of a difference when you are at home, but for me it seems a mind-set sort of thing.  Maybe it is just going through a predictable start of the day, but gratefully a day I get to start and get dressed prepared for what may be.

I never understood and still shake my head at those that decide to stay in their pajamas and still go out in the world. Who wants to see you in your jammies at the gas pump or getting your coffee, or at the grocery store? What kind of statement are you making to yourself? 

The Good Tarot

Why say you?

 

This King has chosen to wear a mask. Why the subterfuge? Makes me suspicious. And the sword he carries, seemingly disappears to within? All is not what it seems. Any advice given today I think should be reviewed.  Not there would be intended trickery, The King of Swords is normally, above all else about truth. But his truth is based on his experiences, not on mine. Careful is as careful does.

The Good Tarot

What's that again?

 

In my 'time-out' phase reminding myself not to become too complacent and remember to review opportunities that present themselves.  

"Opportunity can't knock if it doesn't know where you are."

The Good Tarot

Here to there and back again

 

As a child I believed in all sorts of Wonderment.  My favorites in reading were tales of myth and magic. School and responsibilities encroached on my time and magic was set aside. Fear and anxiety replaced anticipation and wonder, my transformation from childhood to adult became complete. As I still teeter on the edge of fear most days I wonder, would the return of magic help me transform back to those wonder days of childhood marvel.

The Good Tarot

Up up and away

 

Time for a new vantage point. It all looks the same from my limited place of observation; time to climb up and out of the cubby-hole I have dug. Start with a few steps up on the ladder of motivation and get a new perspective. More daylight as the Earth tilts towards Spring and Summer.

The Good Tarot