Monthly Tarotcast for November 15 – December 15, 2009

Every month, I’ll be taking a look at the current mid-month to the following mid-month’s energies. In much the same way as lunar cycles and planetary movements and transitions affect all of us astrologically, the Tarot can prepare us for the energies we’re all likely to be dealing with.

Overview

The Tower: the general energy of this period is sudden and unexpected change in a major life circumstance. This card is a wake-up call and appears as a way to release us from old, outmoded or restrictive structure; and offers us the opportunity to break free and rebuild from a new foundation up. Although on the surface this card rarely signifies good news, it can bring a flash of divine insight and enlightenment on a spiritual level, the same way a bolt of lightning illuminates a dark, threatening storm. “Resistance is futile, Earthling”, so make the most of this energy by gracefully preparing for sweeping change.

Week 1

Two of Wands: moving into the first week of this period, we know what needs to be done, and we’re doing it. We’ve laid the groundwork and have prepared ourselves for success, often by forming a beneficial alliance or partnership. Some friction or conflict may accompany the free exchange of ideas and the solidifying of plans and processes. This energy needn’t degenerate into aggression if both parties remain respectful and keep the common goal clearly in mind.

Week 2

The Hierophant: The second week of this period allows us to reconnect with organizations, groups, our families, religions or corporations. That major shakeup of the status quo we saw in the overview of this period now represents the way we diplomatically push back and respectfully clarify our position in our dealings with the establishment (whatever it is). The positive take-away from this energy is that playing by the rules – even our own – will help us achieve what we desire.

Week 3

Prince (or Knight) of Cups: The third week of this period invites us to use the charm and romantic charisma of this emotional prince to our benefit without becoming deceitful or manipulative. Gentle persuasion, patience and grace are the intuitive gifts of the person signified by this card. Heartfelt communication, honest expression and a spiritual approach to problem solving all serve us well in this period. We really can catch more flies with honey than we can with vinegar, so (ethically) sweeten up the pot.



Week 4

Three of Wands: In the final week of this period we find our past efforts beginning to pay off in positive and encouraging ways. The partnerships, teams or groups we’ve aligned with are infusing the situation with combined talents and skills, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A sense of empowerment and confidence draws the right kind of attention in professional and personal situations.

An individualized Tarot reading with me can tell you more specifically how you’ll be affected, so call today for a personalized, in-depth look into your life’s possibilities.

Love and peace,
Dona

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Monthly Tarotcast for May 15 - June 15, 2009

In each month’s newsletter, I’ll be taking a look at the current mid-month to the following mid-month’s energies. In much the same way as lunar cycles and planetary movements and transitions affect all of us astrologically, the Tarot can prepare us for the energies we’re all likely to be dealing with.

Overview

The general atmosphere of this period will be challenges, difficulties and the courage to meet them head-on. This doesn’t mean our successes come without a certain measure of struggle – mostly with ourselves, and self-doubt. We will ask, “Have I got what it takes?” We do if we believe we do, and if we trust our internal compasses.

• Week 1
  Moving into the first week of this period, we find the Mercury retrograde (which began on May 6th/7th) playing some of its usual tricks as we try hard to hang on to what we have – whether material possessions or ideas – that make us feel safe, stable and secure. In this case, Mercury the Trickster pulls the rug out from under us by making us feel dissatisfied with the very same things we’re holding onto the tightest. This is a good week to (re-)examine and (re-)assess our values; and to cultivate a sense of irony.

• Week 2
  The second week of this period reminds us that sometimes delays and postponements can actually work in our favor, if we take a healthy and longer-term perspective beyond immediate gratification. This temporary standstill may feel especially restrictive if we insist on rigidity, inflexibility and “victim consciousness”. This time can be used to our advantage and benefit if we’re patient and willing to loosen up – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Mercury will station direct on May 30th, to a collective sigh of relief, but we won’t quite be out of the woods.

• Week 3
  The third week of this period continues to test our strength. Have we exercised patience and loosened our strangle-hold on things that represent the old order and outdated structures? Challenging as it is to let go of what no longer serves us or satisfies us, the rewards of doing so can be great. If we’ve done so, we should feel a certain calm confidence that what we’re working toward is manifesting even if we can’t yet see it. If we’ve been stubbornly clinging, we’re in for a wrenching, disruptive and destructive end to our reverse-ride on the roller coaster.

• Week 4
  The final week of this period shows us what happens if we’ve ignored the advice and opportunity of the previous periods. If we’ve blindly held on, we’re about to get knocked on our stubborn butts. Change has arrived! It can be the breath of fresh air we’ve prepared for and anticipated with positivity, or it can be the tornado that rips through all of that rigid structure and order leaving rubble in its aftermath. Choose well and you get to be Dorothy (complete with ruby slippers), choose poorly and you’ll wind up with a house on you (à la the Wicked Witch of the West).

An individualized Tarot reading with me can tell you more specifically how you’ll be affected, so call today for a personalized, in-depth look into your life’s possibilities.

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My Karma Ran Over My Dogma!

“I don’t believe in karma!” read a post I saw recently on one of the several online discussion groups to which I belong. My first thought in response to that was the tongue-firmly-in-cheek saying that became the title of this article. We certainly can believe or disbelieve in whatever we choose, but no one put it better than Daniel Moynihan: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion. He is not entitled to his own facts.” I’m sure there are people out there who don’t believe in the law of gravity. There are probably some who hold so adamantly to that belief that they jump off cliffs secure in the knowledge that they won’t plummet to earth and splatter like an overripe tomato on the ground below. Um…, good luck with that.

Karma is a law, like the law of gravity. True, one is a spiritual law and the other physical, but as above, so below. They are both impersonal and operate whether we choose to believe in them or not. The word karma is Sanskrit and literally means deed or action; its concept is rooted in Eastern religious philosophies – Hinduism, Buddhism and others. But esoteric Christianity and Rosicrucianism teach a very similar principle, "the Law of Cause and Consequence/Effect".

Karma balances, karma levels. When our dogma – those points of view, opinions or beliefs we hold with conviction and certainty even without adequate grounds to support them – meets up with the Great Equalizer the revelations can be both shattering and enlightening. Change comes whether we want it or not, whether we’re prepared for it or not, whether we’re accepting of it or not.

When our karma runs over our dogma, the moment can feel like the rubber meeting the road, taking us over the speed bump to roll on forward; or it can feel like we’re going over the cliff, to splatter like the tomato as we land. Our actions create dynamic causes and effects; the only true constant is change.

Gentlemen (and Gentlewomen), start your engines!


Love and peace,
Dona


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