Sage Sinclair September, 2010

Omens and superstitions have been around for hundreds of years, maybe longer. The more the tale is exaggerated the more we tend to enjoy it. My Grandmother was the Queen of old wives tales. She put so much emphasis in what she said that I have never forgotten any of her stories or superstitions. I now tell my own Grandchildren. I believe without Superstition our lives would be dull and unimaginative. I hope that you enjoy what you read here and remember, just because it’s a Superstition doesn’t mean it won’t take form in Your life.



*A cat sitting with its back to the Fire is an Omen that the weather will soon change.
*Hearing a cat Cry before leaving on a journey is Bad Luck.
*It is Good Luck if someone gives you a Black cat.
*A cat jumping over a Dead Body will cause the body to become a Vampire.
*If a Cat Follows you, you will soon come Into Money.
*If a Cat Sneezes it Is Lucky.
*When a Cat Washes it Face Visitor’s will soon Arrive.
*Stroke a Cat’s tail Nine times for Luck at Playing cards.
*To Protect a home place a Statue of a Cat on the roof. 



*There is a rule that must Always be followed~ Never Move a Broom from one Home to Another. Negativity will come with it.
*To Purify the home you move from Swing your Broom around your Head Three times in Each Room.
*For unwanted Guests place a Broom behind the Door with the Bristles facing Upward. If the Visitors still Refuse to Leave Stick a Fork into the bristles.
*If a Broom drops across a Doorway, soon you will Embark on a Journey. You Must pick it up Quickly and Do Not step Over it.
*When the Rain continues on, create images of Brooms and paste them to Your doors And fences to Bring Clear Weather and Sunshine.
*If you shall Fall from your Hands while you Sweep, make a Wish Before picking it up.
*If the Desire for Marriage is your Longing, Jump over a Broom nine Times and within a Year, Your Wish will come True.
*To Bring Rain go Outdoors and Swing a Broom in the Air over your Head.
*If it is your Wish to use Your Broom as a Lightening rod. Put your Broom on the porch, it has been Said that Lightening and Electricity are Attracted to Brooms.
*Laying a Broom across a Doorway allows Departed friends and Family to Communicate freely with you.
*If you Feel that Unfriendly Spirits are haunting you, Step over a Broomstick and it will prevent Them from Disturbing you for Ever more.
*When Nightmares keep you from Sleep, hang a Broom from your Bed Room door and place Garlic beneath your Pillow.
*Always sweep in the direction of the Fireplace if you Do Not have one sweep Anywhere, but toward the Front door so you do not your Homes’ Good Luck away. 



*Blue ~ Intelligence and Divine Powers
*Gray ~ Calculating
*Green ~ Creative
*Brown ~ Flirts before Marriage, but is Loyal Afterward
*Eyelashes of the Right eye curl Down ~ A Good Omen for men; Bad Omen for Women.
*Beware of the One whose Eyebrows meet, because in the Heart there Lies Deceit.
*Eye- shaped Charms are worn often to Ensure good Health, courage And Wisdom.
*A man’s right Eye twitching ~ Good Luck
*The Left eye ~ Bad luck
*A woman’s Right eye Twitching ~ Bad luck
*The Left Eye ~ Good Luck
*Right eye Itching ~ Expect good Luck
*The left ~ Expect Bad Luck
*Eyebrows*
*Arched ~ Imaginative
*Curved ~ Inquiring
*Heavy ~ Blunt
*Straight ~ Alert
*Joins the Nose ~ Lucky, Untruthful, indicates a Vampire or Werewolf
~ Beware of the One whose Eyebrows Meet, because in The Heart lies Deceit ~
*Meeting a Person of the Opposite Sex who is cross Eyed ~ Good Luck
*Eye shadow of Blue on the top Lid and Green on the Bottom will Strengthen Optic Powers and Provide Protection
~ Superstitions are Upheld by people whose Lives are different from those Who Fear the unknown. The Energy of these Forces are used To control and Perform actions to Protect oneself. The negativity that awaits in Every corner is a Risk that the Beholder is Not willing to Take. Perform the Ritual and Believe. It Will happen or Not.

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Reverend Moon Masque August, 2010

Strength (8)

“To bend like a reed in the wind — that is real strength.”  ~Lao-tzu

Image Description:

The Rider-Waite deck portrays a serene woman gently closing/opening a lion’s mouth. Her robes are accessorized with flowers, and a blossoming wreath adorns her head. Like the Magician, the infinity symbol is shown hovering above her.  The lion appears calm and subdued. With his tail tucked behind him, he patiently accepts her tender care.

Symbols:

Lion: Animal instinct within us all, forces or influences that could be potentially harmful
Lemniscate (infinity symbol): Infinity, endless possibility
Woman: Femininity
Flowers: Beauty, grace, and kindness
White Dress: Purity

Key Words:

Strength, Patience, Compassion, Soft Control, Courage

Fool‘s Journey:

The Fool, now feeling proud and powerful from his knowledge of victory, next encounters during his journey a maiden and a lion. Amazed by her courage he watches the young woman gently, but firmly close the lion’s mouth. The furious beast passively accepts the maiden’s command, surrendering itself to her soft control. Afterwards, the maiden patiently explains to the Fool how he, too, can utilize the attributes of compassion and strength for higher purposes. Haveing been enlightened by the Maiden’s pure insights, the Fool continues his journey.

The Lesson:

To learn how to remain courageous in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles through compassionate strength.

Meaning:

While the Chariot card shows the masculine technique of overcoming our animal nature through mastery and firm control, Strength demonstrates the feminine method of tempering willful energies by using kindness and a soft touch. However, neither the masculine nor feminine approach is better than the other in helping to keep intense passions and impulses under control; they can each work equally well in different situations.

In readings, Strength can represent patience and compassion. It’s easy to become angry when a situation provokes intense negative emotions. However dealing with a frustration calmly, accepting others, and practicing the delicate art of forgiveness takes great strength. When this card appears it may suggest that gentle manipulation in the form of empathy and kindness is needed .

Strength can also symbolize steadfast bravery in the face of adversity. Inner strength comes from within, and can grace us with the quiet qualities of courage, perseverance, and resolve. When our lives seem difficult, the Strength card urges us not to give up but to maintain an unwavering determination to remain true to ourselves and our beliefs.

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Reverend Moon Masque July, 2010

The Chariot (7)

“Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.”  ~Tenzin Gyatso

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The Rider-Waite deck portrays a man in a decorated chariot being drawn by majestic black and white sphinxes. In his right hand he holds a wand. His body is covered in protective armor, and his chariot is graced with a prominent winged shield of symbolic design. Behind him the motifs of a medieval city rise in the distance.

Symbols:

Armor: Readiness and preparation

Chariot: Movement

Sphinxes: Triumph of the mind

Wand: Inspiration and action

Black & White: Positive and negative energies

Wheels: Cycles, motion

Key Words:

Triumph, Ambition, Assertiveness, Firm Control, Motivation

Fool’s Journey:

Having mastered the lessons of lovers, the Fool continues his journey with a greater understanding of the world around him. As he walks onward, pondering his experiences, he sees a proud and commanding charioteer riding triumphantly toward him. Ambitious to learn, the Fool spends time with the charioteer studying his qualities of assertiveness and self-confidence.  The Fool soon discovers that in order to achieve true mastery over himself he must exert firm control over his base instincts. Feeling motivated by this new knowledge, he resumes his travels in an earnest search of his own victories.

The Lesson:

To learn how to master our own chaotic forces so we may triumph in our goals.

Meaning:

The Charioteer fights alone, seeking to gain the advantage by striking from the side. His steeds keep the wheels of his chariot turning, however, it is his control and direction that brings him triumph. Whether our challenges be obstacles, circumstances, emotions, or human desires, there are times when we must firmly grasp the reigns of our own chariot and do battle for our personal victories.

In readings, the Chariot can personify the positive strength, confidence, and assertiveness required to move forward to obtain the goals we desire. However, the Chariot can also signal a ruthless, diehard desire to win despite the cost. Success and triumph can be glorious under the right circumstances, but only when we are certain the sacrifices of the battle are truly worth the prize. After all, the victory is only the beginning.

The Chariot can sometimes appear when a situation or environment harbors the energies of hard control. At its best, hard control is not brutal; it is firm and direct, backed by a strong will and great self-confidence. Its powerful influences are sometimes required when we wish to draw separate paths into a single direction of our own choosing.

Likewise, the Chariot can portray the influential winds of ambition and motivation — potent energies that can provide the movement necessary to set our aspirations to sail.

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Sage Sinclair July, 2010

divination is something that every human marvels about. A Tarot reading by an experienced interpreter can be quite informative. The way the cards are presented in a layout tells quite a story. Each card laid out represents something that could be within the Querent’s life. Each placement of the cards tells what part of the Querent’s life the card is revealing. All the pieces of information given in a reading is important. Each card is different and each card has its own meaning. True believers take into account every detail that is revealed in their reading. I would like to take a look at Harmony this month from the Shape Shifter Tarot By DJ Conway and Sirona Knight. The traditional card is Four of Swords from the arthur Edward Waite deck.

Two Swans swim in perfect unison on a quiet stream which is called the Flow of Life. One Positive Energy and one Negative Energy. Becoming one entity, the wing of the black swan covers the back of the white one.
The swan’s symbolize Intuitive Dreams and Spiritual Guidance and are in perfect Harmony neither negative nor positive dominating the other.
Behind them is a waterfall that is ally flowing into the water.
Spiritual guidance pours into the stream of life for each of us, we just need to slow down and take time to See it.
The beautiful bridge is a symbol of the Connection of the Physical and Spiritual Worlds.
The vague faces at the base of the Bridge are past lives and the seeker shall discover the true identity of the Destiny that leads into the Future.
Messages sent from the Deities are given to the Dove that flies over the bridge.
Along the banks of the stream are Trees, Ivy, Poppies and other Sweet smelling Flowers.
The Flowers are the Seeds of Renewal that are all Around us.
Restless Energy is now Calmed, a time of Harmony is now in your Hands.
Guidance may come in Dreams and Hunches, so paying close Attention is Essential.
Happiness replaces the patterns of Melancholy and Creates a balance of Good Luck. The Actions of your Journey will now take you to Your Prosperity.
A romance is Close to you.
The Key Words to Remember are: Prosperity, Harmony and Romance.
THE FOUR OF WANDS

Two Female Figures stand next to a Bridge that leads to an Old Manorial House. First they must Cross over the Moat.
Four great Wands Planted firmly in the ground with a Garland draped around them.
Reaching their Safe Place the two females uplift an ornament of Flowers and face the Wands.
They have reached their Harmony, Peace and Prosperity and Taking Pride in Perfecting these Works.
The key words to remember are: Prosperity, Increase, Intense Happiness, Beauty and Embellishment.

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Reverend Moon Masque May, 2010

The Hierophant (5)

“To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the things that we need to learn to achieve our goals.”  ~Brian Tracy

Image Description:

The Rider-Waite deck portrays a spiritual leader, seated on a throne residing between two stone pillars, imparting his blessing upon two acolytes. At his feet are two crossed keys. A three-layered gold crown rests upon his head, and the decorative trim of his robes bears the markings of three vertical crosses. In one hand he holds a scepter crowned with a triple cross.

Symbols:

Keys: Knowledge, wisdom, spiritual realm, inner sanctum of the world’s mysteries

Catholic Associations: Tradition

Pillars: Balance

Index & Middle Fingers Extended (ecclesiastical sign): Secret knowledge

Acolytes: Attendant, follower

Triple Cross: Intellectual and physical worlds, divine, generative power

Key Words:

Conformity, Erudition, Belief Systems, Group Identification, Spiritual Authority

Fool’s Journey:

Having created a solid foundation on which to build his future, the Fool next visits the Hierophant, a wise teacher and spiritual authority who offers the Fool a wealth of pragmatic advise. Through the Hierophant’s  teachings, the Fool learns how belief systems are formed and the importance of gaining spiritual and worldly knowledge through erudition. He also discovers the concept of conformity and the knowledge that group identification can bring a sense of belonging and well-being. Having now been enlightened, the Fool leaves the Hierophant’s sanctuary to face the world’s challenges once again.

The Lesson:

To learn how to see everything and everyone around us as a teacher or student with spiritual and academic wisdom to share.

Meaning:

The Hierophant (also known as the Pope or High Priest) is the ruling power of external religion and higher learning. On a positive front, he can be depicted as the wise mentor who is concerned with spirituality, organized belief systems, education, and group identification. He can remind us what it means to be a good and beloved teacher or spiritual authority.

In readings, the Hierophant can represent learning or teaching in official groups, such as churches, schools, clubs, teams, companies, and societies with structured laws and assigned roles. Emphasis on beliefs, procedures, and rituals in groups can create a sense of cohesive group identity. This type of environment requires conformity to rules or fixed situations, which can provide a sense of security or oppression, depending upon the circumstances.

This card can also stand for opportunities to obtain valuable knowledge through experts or informed teachers — those who offer good, practical advise or information of useful importance. He can also represent a spiritual guide or religious teacher bringing divine answers to Earth.

On the negative side, the Hierophant can symbolize society  / government / religious oppression.  He can point toward a struggle with forces that are not innovative, free-spirited, or individual. Sometimes following a program or embracing a tradition can enrich our lives; other times we need to follow the beat of our own drummer.

Next issue, we will examine ‘The Lovers.’ Until then, may the Tarot be with you!

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Reverend Moon Masque February, 2010

The High Priestess (2)

“To know that you know, and to know that you don’t know – that is the real wisdom.” ~Confucius

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The Rider-Waite deck portrays a High Priestess seated on a throne between two pillars, which displays the letters ‘B’ and ‘J’. The crown of Isis rests upon her head, and the waxing crescent moon lies beneath her feet. The symbol of an equal sided cross is displayed on her robes.  In her arms is a scroll containing the word ‘Tora’.

Symbols:

Crown of Isis: Knowledge, understanding

Pillars: Balance

Letters B and J: (Hebrew symbols for the entrance to the temple of Solomon) Holy place

Waxing Crescent Moon: Women’s mysteries, secrecy

Equal Armed Cross: The four elements — water, air, fire, earth

Tora: Hebrew word for ‘teaching’

Key Words:

Non-action, Unconscious Awareness, Wisdom, Mystery, Hidden Knowledge

Fool’s Journey:

The Fool next encounters a wise and mysterious woman. Majestically seated upon a throne between two pillars, her quintessential presence portrays her sense of  hidden knowledge and unconscious awareness. She seems to be the opposite of the Magician, exchanging creative masculine action for feminine non-action and wisdom. She teaches the Fool the meaning of the tools the Magician has given him, and helps him determine how he can best use them.  Although the Fool suspects that the High Priestess has more secrets she could reveal, for now he has the knowledge needed to continue his journey.

Lesson:

To learn how to use our intuition, and to find the inner wisdom and hidden knowledge in each of us.

Meaning:

As card number two, the High Priestess represents the feminine powers of the unconscious mind. She symbolizes the female passive principle, and the instinctual knowledge and intuition that each of us possesses. Many Tarot readers see the High Priestess as being the opposite counterpart of the Magician; both active and passive energies are required to achieve balance.

In readings, the High Priestess might ask us to look beneath the surface for hidden knowledge. Sometimes we overlook our innermost feelings and the messages of our internal voice, thereby missing valuable counsel in the process. Reflection, meditation, and communion with our Higher-Selves is necessary to illuminate the answers we seek.

The High Priestess can also represent a time of waiting and allowing. It is not always necessary to act to achieve our goals. Sometimes our purpose can be realized through a stillness which allows our aspirations to bloom within the fullness of time.

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Reverend Moon Masque January, 2010

The Magician (1)

“Action is the product of the qualities inherent in Nature.” ~Bhagavad Gita

Image Description:

The Rider-Waite deck portrays a magus dressed in flowing robes. Belted around his waist is a serpent swallowing its own tail; floating above his head is the symbol of infinity. On a table before him lie the tools of his trade — a chalice, pentacle, staff, and sword (the four suits of the Tarot). One arm is lifted to the heavens and the other is lowered, finger pointing toward the earth.  In his raised hand he holds a wand.

Symbols:

One Arm Raised & One Arm Lowered : Drawing energy into yourself and turning energy into matter

Chalice: The element of water representing emotions

Sword: The element of air representing intellect and reason

Wand: The element of fire representing inspiration and action

Pentacle: The element of earth representing the body or senses

Lemniscate (infinity symbol): Infinity, endless possibility

Key Words:

Action, Conscious Awareness, Will, Concentration, Forces of Creativity.

The Fool’s Journey:

In his travels, the Fool first encounters the Magician, a skillful, confident magus capable of employing the power of concentration to turn will into action. Raising his wand to the heavens, the Magician calls upon the forces of creativity to provide the Fool with all the tools he will need for his journey: the cool Sword of intellect and thought, the fiery Staff of inspiration and action, the overflowing Chalice of love and emotions, the solid Pentacle of the earth, body, and senses. Now consciously aware of the resources available to him, the Fool is better equipped to continue his journey.

Lesson:

To learn how to use our will and resources to create results through action.

Meaning:

As card number one, the Magician represents the male powers of creation through willpower and action. He symbolizes the ability to tap universal forces and to use this power for innovative purposes. The four tools of the Magician remind us of the four suits of the Tarot, and represents their raw, undeveloped, undirected energy ready for use.

In readings, the Magician can imply that the primal forces of creativity are available to us.  If we simply convert our awareness, concentration, and willpower into action, we can change our world. The Magician sometimes serves as a signal to act, providing we understand exactly what we want and we are committed to acquiring it. By directing our energy on the task / goal at hand, we can use the tools of the Magician to turn our hopes and dreams into solid reality.

The Magician card can encourage us to identify our strengths and existing resources. When we are aware of the tools available to us, we can take the necessary actions to use them to their best advantage.

Next issue, we will examine ‘The High Priestess.’ Until then, may the Tarot be with you!

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Reverend Moon Masque November, 2009

The Fool (0)

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~Chinese Proverb

Image Description:

The Rider-Waite deck portrays a young traveler dressed in colorful motley clothes. Tied to his staff is a nap-sack; in his free hand is a single rose. The sun, in all its glory, shines behind him, and a small, lively dog follows his heels. Walking toward the edge of an impending cliff, the Fool seems blissfully unaware of the fall awaiting him.

Symbols:

Young Person (Youth): Naivety, innocence

Single White Rose: Purity, nonsexual love

Sunrise: New beginnings

Staff: Active creativity

Cliff: ‘The Fall’ into worldly experience

Hills/Mountains: Struggles, adversity

Motley Dress: Foolishness, idiocy

Key Words:

New Beginning, Journey, Spontaneity, Innocence, Apparent Folly

The Fool’s Journey:

Carrying all of his worldly possessions in a nap-sack, the Fool sets out on a journey of a new beginning.  Having just begun his trip, the Fool is still newly born — fresh, open, and overflowing with a sense of spontaneity. Innocent and carefree, he travels to an unknown destination, his mind filled with visions and daydreams of the experiences awaiting him. However, he seems naively unaware of the cliff looming ahead. At his heel, a small dog hurries him (or attempts to warn him of a possible misstep).  Regardless of any hardships or folly he might face, the Fool is ready to embrace all that life has to offer.

Lesson:

To learn how to open ourselves to new experiences and adventures, while utilizing an appropriate degree of caution.

Meaning:

As card 0, the Fool is the first card of the Major Arcana.  It seems no accident the number zero was chosen to represent this card.  In numerology, zero is the number of nothingness and potentiality. Zero symbolizes boundlessness, pure possibility, and limitless freedom.

In readings, the Fool can represent a brand new beginning or a new phase of existence. Unexpected opportunities in life can suddenly appear and ask us to make decisions, which can lead us down new paths. When the world becomes suddenly new, a sense of spontaneity and innocent wonder can ensue, making us feel carefree.

However, the Fool can sometimes remind us of the resulting folly that can occur when we throw caution to the wind for the exhilaration of living in the moment.  Impulsive decisions and unwise choices have a unique way of catching up with us later. Taking risks can be refreshing, but exercising an appropriate degree of caution is always in our best interest. Remember to watch your step, lest you fall and look like a fool!

Next issue, we will examine ‘The Magician.’  Until then, may the Tarot be with you!

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Reverend Moon Masque October, 2009

INTERPRETING THE CARDS

The Tarot’s meanings can be personal and subjective to each of us in accordance with our unique experiences and
views of the world. For this reason there are no immutable or absolute definitions that can be applied to the cards.

The cards mean what our intuition and experience tell us they mean, and this can differ from person to person. As
you study the cards do not be afraid to allow your inner voice to suggest nuances of meaning.

When examining the Tarot, you’ll notice that the titles, illustrations, and symbols of certain cards seem to openly
convey their meaning, while the informative clues for other cards may appear more allusive at first glance. When
you encounter a card that you may not easily understand, take the extra time needed to recognize its energies.

In subsequent articles we will examine some of the more commonly accepted card meanings in great detail. For
now, simply acquaint yourself with the Major Arcana and begin to explore their surface meanings.

SURFACE MEANINGS

(0) The Fool: Entering a new phase, starting an adventure, living in the moment, being new and innocent, taking a
risk.
(1) The Magician: Experiencing movement through willpower, understanding your intentions, focusing your
energy, having singleness of purpose, utilizing your creative power.
(2) The High Priestess: Being passive, employing your intuition, experiencing spiritual enlightenment, sensing
the secret and hidden, having esoteric insight.
(3) The Empress: Showing maternal instinct, enjoying prosperity, experiencing growth and fertility, focusing on
the senses, feeling connected to the earth.
(4) The Emperor: Using masculine power, creating order out of chaos, enjoying security, dealing with authority,
leading or being led.
(5) The Hierophant: Established codes of behavior or belief, learning or teaching, honoring ritual and ceremony, participating in an organized group, giving or receiving wise counsel.
(6) The Lovers: Participating in a partnership or affiliation, experiencing physical passion and desire, confronting your own beliefs, staying true to yourself, making important moral decisions.
(7) The Chariot: Winning a victory through will, desiring to achieve, experiencing bold confidence, mastering
and curbing impulses, having a clear purpose.
(8) Strength: Showing preservation and endurance, exhibiting calm tolerance, feeling sympathy toward others,
using gentle force, having mental and moral fortitude.
(9) The Hermit: Following a personal quest, accepting or giving wise advice, spending time alone, engaging in
self examination and discovery, withdrawing from the world.
(10) The Wheel of Fortune: Experiencing fate, discovering opportunities through new developments,
undergoing rapid change, standing at a crossroad, coming full circle.
(11) Justice: Confronting equitable or impartial treatment, being accountable, choosing rightly, recognizing the
results of your actions, restoring balance.
(12) The Hanged Man: Pausing to reflect, experiencing a change of mind or circumstances, letting go,
voluntarily losing, giving up control.
(13) Death: Completing a chapter, experiencing crucial and profound change, entering the start of a new cycle,
eradicating the unnecessary, enduring an inevitable ending.
(14) Temperance: Avoiding excess, achieving a harmonious balance, blending forces together, finding peace
through compromise, experiencing good health.
(15) The Devil: Being lured or enticed, experiencing unhealthy attachments, focusing too much on the physical,
being unaware, feeling tied down against your will.
(16) The Tower: Experiencing havoc, facing annihilation, enduring painful alteration, undergoing a shocking
catastrophe, having an emotional outburst.
(17) The Star: Having faith in the future, finding motivation, experiencing renewal, having a sense of belief,
enjoying peace of mind.
(18) The Moon: Feeling apprehension, confronting the unfamiliar, seeing what is not there, having troubled
imaginings and thoughts, becoming confused.
(19) The Sun: Attaining a new level of insight, having your day in the sun, becoming radiantly energized, feeling
invigorated, experiencing a sense of confidence.
(20) Judgment: Judging or being judged, forgiving yourself or others, reaching a higher level of being, becoming
transformed, making a fresh start.
(21) The World: Realizing your goals, coming to a journeys end, experiencing success, feeling satisfied,
reaching a conclusion.

THEMES

Each Major Arcana card seems to follow a particular theme. Simply knowing a card’s basic theme can help you
explore the many other avenues of expression that a card can adopt in a reading. Take the time to study the
following themes and adapt them to your own understanding of the Tarot.

Fool: Beginnings
Magician: Will
High Priestess: Intuition
Empress: Creation
Emperor: Authority
Hierophant: Spiritual/Academic Teaching/Learning
Lovers: Relationships
Chariot: Control
Strength: Inner Strength
Hermit: Introspection
Wheel of Fortune: Change
Justice: Balance
Hanged Man: Sacrifice
Death: Endings
Temperance: Blending
Devil: Bondage
Tower: Destruction
Star: Guidance
Moon: Illusion
Sun: Realization
Judgment: Rebirth
World: Completion

It was a pleasure to once again share with you the wonders of the Tarot. Next week, we’ll take an upclose and
personal look at the ‘Fool’ card. Until then, may the Tarot be with you!

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Michele Burke September, 2009

Merry Meet and Bountiful Blessings everyone, well all we have made it to our final lesson and as I said in our last issue we will be learning the basic Three Rune Draw. In the Three Rune Draw, much like the any other draw you will first need to spread out your rune casting cloth; while making sure to mix them toughly reach in to their pouch and randomly without looking pick out three stones. Now take a moment to clear your mind and body of all pent up energies (Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth, do this five times) that have accumulated over the day. Now it is time to pose your question. After deciding upon what you want to ask take the three runes into your right hand and gently shaking them (as if you were going to roll dice) cast them on to your cloth. While making sure not to alter the  direction they fell in look at the stones, if two of them landed in an upright direction and the other in reverse then the answer to your question is YES if two land in reverse then the answer is NO. The same holds true if all three stones land upright (the answer is YES) and vice versa.

Now for those of you who have not been with us throughout this course or for those of you who have but happen (which I hope is not the case) to venture out without your runes, I would like to leave you with an old Celtic method of divination that was passed down to me from a very dear family member. This method is called casting Sky stones. For this method you will need to find three small stones, one black (representing midnight), one gold (red will work or you can paint the stone. This represents the dawn) and finally a grey stone (representing dusk). Now just like casting runes for a simple Yes or No question, take the tree sky stones in your right hand, pose your question and shake and cast them onto a flat surface; after they have found their landing look at them carefully making note as to how close the gold or grey stone is to the black stone. If the gold stone is closer to the black stone then your answer is YES, but if the grey stone closer the answer is NO. However, if the stones are equal in distance from the black stone cast the stone once more (and only once) if they still are equal in distance then it is not meant for you to know the answer to your question at this time. Also if you ask a question but you do not get the answer you want do not ask again because you will be tempting Cernunnos (The Greenman) and you may get a result you were not expecting.

In closing I would like to thank all of you who have followed the Runic course from the very beginning, it has been a pleasure working with each of you and I truly hope our paths meet again. Furthermore for those of you who have taken all the quizzes and have submitted the required lessons you will be receiving your certificates of completion within the next two weeks.

Again may the Brightest Blessing follow you in this life and into the next.

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