Make it so

 

Can I believe it? June 30th, half of the year gone. Seems like we just lifted our cups in cheer for the beginning of the New Year. Nine of Cups, the Wish Card! What do I wish for in the second half of year? I never declared a New Year's resolution, so nothing to beat myself up over for not accomplishing. I would love to boldly march through the next 184 days, and not limp through them as in the first six months literally.  I will still be limping as I go forward, until knee surgeries are completed later this year and the second one in 2023. Optimistically I can accomplish many a thing, even if I have to limp and inch along the way.

Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

Think on it

 

Reminding ourselves of the distress we experienced in the Ten of Swords will help with the decision and the path ahead. Thoughtful choices allow us to make better informed decisions.

Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

Self prophecy

 

It can be difficult to admit that we choose to define ourselves by the pain we feel. We lament about the wrongs we have suffered. I watch others and think, 'well, you brought that on yourself,' then I get to thinking what about my own messes?  Same thing. I wonder if we are so bored sometimes we do not make things difficult just to shake things up?

Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

Was that just a dream?

 

Clutter clearing is more than just getting rid of that which is of no use to me anymore. Maybe items in our home. Moving beyond limiting beliefs. Possibly a new nutritional approach to issues that began the pattern to overeating. With all that and more, just about everything has an emotional attachment to it, a memory that lingers. Those remembrances can bring a smile, a tear, or both, Letting go of the things around my home, not such an issue. Letting go of the excess weight, is another thing all together. Much of my weight was gathered in defense of the world around me. Circumstances change and yet my heart still feels the dulled pain. If, if I let go of the foundational hurts, and that is a BIG 'IF' what then defines me? Can I discover the me of me?

Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

Be your own Change

 

When our ship doesn't come in, we think why me? I must have done something wrong. In fact it may have nothing to do with what we have or have not done. When things go awry we secretly wonder, what did I do? Why didn't I do things better to begin with? The dark side of our ego can blame us for all kind of things, making us responsible for things beyond our control. Stuck, figure out how to get unstuck. Life is fluid and filled with Change. Be your own Change.

Majestic Earth Tarot - J.D. Hildegard Hinkle

Stratos

 

A mythical city in the sky, an unreachable dream or a folly of our imagination?  Do we give up on our dreams because the path is too difficult or that we or others convince us that it is an illusion? Is it better, safer, to stay with the known or search the horizon of our imagination?  I am full of questions and answers seem just out of reach.

The Plains of Heaven ~ painting by John Martin

Majestic Earth Tarot

Here and there

 

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans" -John Lennon.

There you are happily enjoying the view and even then we can't help but make future plans. You are on the way to the merriment in the Four of Wands, and already working on what to do after that. So much time spent in the future and also reviewing the past, we lose the moment we are in.

Majestic Earth Tarot

A moment please

 

This depiction of The Page of Wands calls to my mind images of an Autumnal Equinox observation, odd when yesterday we celebrated the Summer Solstice. The energy of Page of Wands does encourage forward thinking. 'What's next' is a mantra of the Page of Fire, starting something and moving on to the next in the same moment. My mind has been this way for quite a while. Always looking to what is next. Exhausting is what it can be, when really all I would like is some quiet time of contemplation. Summer is here! the Season I longed for in the cold dark days of winter. Fall will arrive before I barely blink. Taking one of those "let's get started" ideas of the Page and working with that is a course of action. Just one, just one, just one.

Majestic Earth Tarot

Time

 

Take time to make time. The pace of everything seems to be speeding up. Why so much hurry? I admit to myself that many a year I always was in a hurry. Hurry to get there, hurry to start, hurry to finish, hurry, hurry, hurry to fill my time. With the Eight of Pentacles it reminds me to slow down and take my time. So many exclaim that there is not enough time...I think it is more that we rush so much that we don't appreciate our time. Awareness and Mindfulness will help me appreciate my minutes, hours, and days.

Majestic Earth Tarot

Temptest

 

Instead of complain and asking "Why Me?" Try to figure out why you are in the midst of a tempest and what actions you are responsible for.

The Majestic Earth Tarot

Knowing ourselves

 

Changes you make can make others uncomfortable, and pressure to return to the status quo begins. We know what is right for ourselves. There comes a time that we must stand our ground and weather the storm and not concede others arm-twisting.

Majestic Earth Tarot

Above

 

I love to watch birds dance with the wind as they drift on the Wind's currents. Every once in awhile I try to image all that they may see as they ride the currents. I wonder, do they rise above because they can or because they must? A joyful pastime or a needed observation point? The Ace of Swords suggests I obtain a new viewpoint. The suit of Swords deals with conflict, maybe unresolved problems or issues. Is the Ace of Swords a harbinger of conflict, a need to look at an issue from a different perspective? The day will tell the tale.

Majestic Earth Tarot

Mine, all mine

 

Pick up a history book and you will learn, if you already didn't know, things don't last. Conquers, Emperors, and Presidents all try to hold on to what they have; Change is the massive force that rolls right over them. Try as we might nothing stops Change. People will do more to hold on to what they have than seek other avenues for their time, intelligence, money. Mine is mine, a lesson we perfected in childhood. "Mine. Mine all Mine" 

Majestic Earth Tarot

Second guessing

 

When it comes to choices, to make a decision about This 'n That, why when once made, we have tendency to question our decision? Should I have or should of not? Did I do the right thing? Did I choose correctly? This constant battle that we wage with ourselves with fear over wonder, the negative over the positive, black over white, can drive us to the brink.  The raven or dove?  Most would go with the dove because it's  white connotation  is a symbol of peace and harmony whereas the raven harkens something sinister. For the most part the choice is not the problem, but the insistent questioning of our choice that makes us miserable.

When things just don't seem all that positive we might ask ourselves, is it me?

Majestic Earth Tarot

Flux

 

Ended last week with a draw of the Two of Cups and beginning this new week with another draw of the Two of Cups. Last week's draw evoked the feeling of disagreement and here I believe is acceptance. Once we finally settled on an agreement we can come to terms and hopefully feel good about that decision. Change is constant in our lives, best to get a good hold on it and get ahead of it if possible. At least we feel we have some say in our lives when we accept the inevitable and do the best we can, and it is good to have others to share our lives as me move forward with what may be even if there are disagreements. Hell I disagree with myself all the time, but hey that's Life.

Majestic Earth Tarot ~ Storm and Wonder - J>D> Hildegard Hinkle

Agree to Disagree

 

The differences between us can make life interesting or a difficult challenge. We choose, We can agree to disagree.  

"If you avoid conflict to keep the peace you start a war inside yourself" ~Cheryl Richardson

Marco Polo Tarot

Take time to make time

Here is to a life fairly well lived, at least what I know of it. A friend's husband has passed and even though at first I did not care much for him, he was afflicted with typical king arrogance, he grew on me and I came to like him very much. It reminds me yet again that time is limited and to live and do the best that we can. I raise my cup in yet another goodbye.

Today is the youngest I will be for the rest of my life.

Marco Polo Tarot

Did I miss something?

 

There is something niggling at edge of my awareness. I am unable to put my finger on it or clarify the thought. Hopefully The Star will illuminate what is just out of my reach and lead me to answer the question not yet fully formed.

Maybe instead of thinking my way through, feeling my way would be a better choice. 

Marco Polo Tarot

I choose

 

Waiting on HVAC tech to stop by and look at ac unit. Three weeks ago I had the seasonal service and checkup and last night no cool air. The unit is old and I have probably gotten all the use out of it that is possible. Today I get to decide to be proactive in replacement instead of whining about the cost, the inconvenience, and worry of the situation. With this Seven of Cups choices made are mine. Do I get seven estimates, no that would take too long and I would be miserable suffering with hot nights of no sleep to possibly save a few coins. I don't care to have to go through these things, but on the other hand this most likely will be the last time in this life I will have to choose new hvac units for a home.

Marco Polo Tarot

ho-hum

 

These days seem more of a yawn-fest than downtime from working. I am a bit bored with myself, which says more about my mindset than my need to do. The rush to not having to adhere to a time-table is allowing me to find my rhythm in life, which seems to be nothing at the moment. Slowing down and waiting has not been my forte. I am still releasing those sticky bits of others and society's expectations. Sitting under a tree has some measure of interest. 

Marco Polo Tarot

Brass ring

 

How many missed opportunities have there been because we were so caught up in the everyday trials and tribulations? When your ship comes in will you even be aware or to preoccupied to notice? Today I am keeping my eyes open for what just may present myself.

Tarot of the Journey to the Orient (Marco Polo Tarot) ~ Lo Scarabeo

In the b's

 

Honey bee

Worker bee

Let it be

Be Happy

Spiritsong Tarot

Leap

 

If it feels right, go ahead take a leap.  The Page of Cups is fascinated with her feelings and what they might mean. Mercury goes direct today, so if something feels right, go for it!

Spiritsong Tarot

First Impressions

 

There comes a time when the opinions of others no long matter. Forget the Judgement of others; if they have so much extra time in their heads they should use it thinking of a better use of their time.  Too bad we don't learn early in life not worrying about others, the need to conform is exhausting and such a waste of time. A better use of our time is to just be, whatever that may be. Look in the mirror and celebrate all your own individual gloriness. 

Spiritsong Tarot

Nostalgia

 

Not all of my memories of childhood are happy ones, which most likely is the case with everyone. There are enough though to sustain me. Many times we focus on what was wrong then and now instead of choosing to focus on the wonder and joy.  I get to choose my mindset and I need to remind myself of that when things seemingly drift to the shadows.

Spiritsong Tarot