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Tarotcast for week of May 7, 2017

There are many hidden heroes in our history and lives. Nurses are one of them. Nurses are the backbone, heart and hands of medical institutions.

Mary Mahoney is one of the heroes hidden in history. She was born May 7, 1845, and in 1879 became the first African American to graduate from nursing. She was one of the first African American nurses accepted into the national nursing association in 1896; however, by the early 1900’s they had stopped admitting minorities. So Mary co-founded National Association of Colored Graduated Nurses, which accepted all nurses no matter skin tone into their ranks. She believed that in order to challenge discrimination against minorities one must be the best in their field. Mary became so respected in the white community that she had received private-duty nursing requests from patients all along the eastern coast. She not only raised awareness that healing can be given and received regardless of skin color, but she exalted the position of nurses in general.

I find that most nurses are amazingly caring people, in spite of having one of the hardest jobs. Nurses see just as many patients as doctors and see them more often while the patient is in care, are more hands-on than doctors, and bring daily comfort. One personal example: I was crying in a hallway after a doctor had just informed me that I might have ovarian cancer and I would have to wait days to get an ultrasound. The nurse hugged me, snuck me into her office and got me an ultrasound appointment that day. Seeing my anxiety she went the extra mile for me. I never saw again but she still will always have my gratitude.

May 12th is International Nursing Day. Acknowledge a nurse this week.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – King of Swords – This week, the focus is still your mind. The past two weeks have been about changing your perspective/mind. This week the King of Swords advises that it is time to make decisions. The challenge with this card is now that you are more certain of your goals, you have to be vigilant about being too bossy to obtain them. Remember, you do know a lot – but you can always learn more.

Taurus – Six of Wands – There will be powerful insights, accomplishments, and good news this week. The Six of Wands challenges you to acknowledge your hard work. Just take a second and look at all you have accomplished so far. Pretty impressive, right? That contemplation should give you enough energy to continue for the next 4 months. Keep it up.
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Tarotcast for week of April 30th, 2017

Cassini Saturn space probe

Cassini is a space probe that was launched in 1997. Its mission is to take pictures of Saturn, its moons and its rings. On April 27 Cassini started its final chapter, to dive between the rings and the planet, finally plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere on September 15, 2017. Real time data from the initial dive is helping scientists and engineers protect the spacecraft on the 21 trips through the rings of dust, rocks and ice formed from ancient meteor impacts. As Cassini flies through the rings not only will it teach us about the debris but also how to protect itself.

When I was a child, Saturn was my favorite planet. I used to draw it all the time. Now as I learn more about Saturn in astrology, its status as my favorite has been challenged. In astrology, Saturn is the planet of restrictions and limitations. Some astrologers even think that it represents karmic lessons from past lives.

Throughout our childhoods we are impacted by our surroundings with little control. This aspect of our experience creates the bad self talk that is in our minds, or our debris. Each time we dive into this detritus we become better at protecting ourselves, we get a better view of ourselves, and what is limiting us. Eventually, we become like Saturn. We can never fully discard the flotsam and jetsam of childhood but we can get it far enough away from us to make a beautiful, unique planet.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

*Aries – Justice – Justice is the big sister of the Ace of Swords, your card from last week. This means you have another week to change your mind. Justice is here as a reinforcement to the Ace of Swords, because this is either a major mind shift or you didn’t take last week’s tarotcast seriously. So to repeat: you can change your mind by learning something new, changing an old thought, or changing your stance on something. With any of these choices you will gain a new perspective on how you think.

Taurus – Page of Swords – The Page of Swords advises that the best use of your time this week is as an investigator. Spend this week asking questions, learning about others’ thoughts and ideas, and doing research. You can learn a lot by asking questions and listening, or even just listening. This week, keep your thoughts to yourself.
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Tarotcast for Week of April 16, 2017

Rabbits are associated with fertility, the moon and the spirit world in almost every ancient culture. In Egypt, Wennet a rabbit headed goddess guarded the pass to the Otherworld. The rabbits were the sacred animals of Artemis and Aphrodite in Greece. In Asia, the rabbit is the messenger for the moon goddess.

In a variety of myths the rabbit is a messenger between the spirit world and us. According to some cultures, this is the reasons they made burrows to easily talk to souls. Rabbits are a paradox in many myths. They can be harbingers of good luck, but can also be tricksters. I just think they are cute. So here are a bunch of bunnies for you . Happy Easter.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Two of Pentacles – Two of Pentacles continues your current theme of getting things done. The Two of Pentacles’ challenge is to learn how to balance the things that you have to do with the things that you want to do. My advice is to make two lists, have to and want to. Then as you go through the week make sure they are being checked off evenly.

Taurus – Ten of Pentacles – The Ten of Pentacles’ lesson is around prosperity. You have accomplished something really amazing in the past three months, and you need to take this week to celebrate and honor your hard–work. Also realize that your work is now bumped up to the next level. The appearance of this card doesn’t mean that you need to take this week off, but please take a moment to pat yourself on the back.
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Tarotcast for week of April 2, 2017

If you like fun fantasy movies with your kung fu, I recommend Monkey King One and Two on Netflix. These movies are base on the Chinese classical novel The Journey to the West. Historians believe the Money King’s origins stem from the White Monkey legends from Chinese Chu kingdom (700-223 BC) and with the Hindu deity Hanuman. The Monkey King  stories are a fun filled journey of a monkey who becomes king, cause chaos in a variety of realms, and ultimately obtains enlightenment. These movies have sent my monkey mind a flutter.

A common phrase in meditation practice is mind monkey or monkey mind. It is a Buddhist term meaning “unsettled; restless; capricious; whimsical; fanciful; inconstant; confused; indecisive; uncontrollable.” It is intriguing to me that thousands of years before Darwin, ancient people have always seen the similarities of monkeys and apes to humans. Now we know that primates have a 1.6%-4% difference from our DNA, and this fact makes me wonder do monkeys, chimps and apes have a religion or a spiritual life? Do they have myths using humans as lessons on how not to act? How not to be one with nature? Maybe we are being a bit hard on our ancestor and are minds. Maybe we need to watch our monkey mind like a fantasy kung fu movie, take it as entertaining. As possibly the primates do with us, seeing us run around trying to control the uncontrollable.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

*Aries – Lovers – Don’t be surprised if you are having a hard time deciding this week; however, it is a decision making time. The Lovers card asks What do you really desire? What, Who , Where contributes to your life? Take your time and be aware of what your creative self is saying to you this week. And remember two heads are better than one, bounce ideas off of your friends.

*Taurus – Strength – What makes you strong? This week is great time to work on enhancing your core strength. Is your inner strength your family? making food? art? alone time? doing for others? Find the things that ground you and gives you strength and imbibed on them this week.
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Tarotcast for Week of March 26, 2017

William Morris

William Morris, born today 183 years ago, was a textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist. He was a major contributor to the revival of British textile and the literary genre of the modern fantasy. I was first introduced to him at a exhibit in London on exhibit over 30 years ago. But I fell for him years later after I read this quote: I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. I came across it again this week and thought wow this is still a statement that still needs to be heard.

P.S. I have added some of his designs to your signs cause they are pretty.  Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Page of Pentacles – During the last two weeks you have been lightening up some of your dark corners of thought. In so doing you have found that you need to polish up some of your thought processes. So, the Page of Pentacles’ challenge to you is that you learn new or expand on existing thought processes or skills this week. The more open you are to new ways of doing things, the better the outcome for you.

Taurus – Page of Swords – Your work continues this week. Take a pause on producing – right now you need to do some investigative work. This is a week to dig for information by asking questions, reading new articles or books, or having some probing conversations.
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Tarotcast for week of March 19, 2017

I often use the idiom waiting for the other shoe to drop. This saying comes from late 1800s tenement life. Because of the shoddy construction and floor layout of tenements, tenants below would hear one shoe hitting the floor then wait with baited breath for the other shoe to fall loudly above their head. I use this phrase by its definition to await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable. I use it to represent my anxiety and all of its negative connotations.

However, I have changed my idea around this saying after over 20 years of living in a variety of apartments. Good and bad things go along with apartment dwelling. One thing that always comes with it is noise. And I have come to love the noise. It makes me feel comfortable to hear the sounds of humanity around me. I now can tell which neighbor is coming up the stairs and sometimes depending on the steps I can tell if they have had a hard day. I have come to associate the sound of the other shoe dropping with a sense of comfort and kinship. Now when I hear that inevitable sound, I realize that my neighbor has gotten home safely and is about to relax. Instead of holding my breath and feeling dread waiting for the other shoe to drop, I now let out a sigh of relief.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

Aries – Eight of Swords – The Moon’s lessons from last week – to lighten up the dark – continues with the Eight of Swords. This week look for thoughts and ideas that are binding you. It is time to bring those self-defeating thoughts out of the dark unconscious, so they are not so scary.

Taurus – King of Pentacles – Back to work with the King of Pentacles. The challenge with this King is procrastination, so your goal is to have some product to show off by the end of the week.
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Tarotcast for week of March 12, 2017

Today is National Plant a Flower Day. I love flowers and daisies are my favorite. I love daisies because they are simple, grow everywhere and have a long flowering span. And most importantly, every time I see them they make me smile.

Flowering planets emerged about 130 million years ago. The flower’s evolution is responsible for the burst of plant growth that changed the face of earth and the evolution many animals. Without flowers we would have no fruits or vegetables to eat, and for that matter no beer or wine to drink.

As botanist Luther Burbank said, “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.” So take time out this week and plant a seed that will flower and spread the joy.

P.S. Remember, signs with * it’s a big week for you.

*Aries – The Moon – The Moon’s lessons are around lightening up the dark. Put into action, this can look as complex as seeing how your subconscious is controlling your life because you are pushing down emotions that need illumination, or as simple as buying a battery light for your dark closet.

Taurus – Knight of Cups – Last week was all work. This week your heart is asking for a turn. The Knight of Cups wants to balance you out by reminding you to pay attention to your emotional needs. You all have a big heart, but sometimes you get too caught up in doing. So you need to make the first move, put on some Marvin Gaye and get your groove on.
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