Saturday, October 30, 2010

Knight of Swords and Ten of Swords

Card One. What You Seek. Knight of Swords. You are looking for intellectual stimulation and a broadening of your knowledge. Often this comes in the form of a conflict or a sudden and dramatic change to your life. Perhaps you're moving your home, or starting a new job, or simply seeking a new challenge to make life much more interesting than it's been. If you're finding yourself swept along in the middle of some dramatic event, keep in mind that this is going to be a very fleeting thing and is ultimately not going to be as satisfying as you wish.

Card Two. What Will Come to You Unbidden. Ten of Swords. One phase of your life is ending and another is just beginning. This change may have been forced upon you, rather than be of your own making, and while it may be an uncomfortable process to go through, it will mark the release of whatever has been holding you back. This could be anything from a work situation to a relationship or an outdated way of thinking that no longer serves you. This may feel like a crisis right now, but it will work out in your favor and you will grow from this experience.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Seven of Cups

You have some serious decisions to make in regards to an emotional situation. Though you have many options open to you, you need to take your time and think things through carefully before acting. Intuition is a very important tool, but make sure you don't find yourself relying solely on it in this instance as making a reality-based decision is necessary right now. At the same time that you must use logic to avoid being pulled in many different directions, this card also urges you to express your artistic talents, to not waste the gifts you have been given.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Magician

This is the first numbered card in the Major Arcana, and "one" is the number of masculine power: forceful, decisive and perfect for new beginnings. And that is exactly what you are experiencing, an exciting new beginning and the development of untapped potential within yourself, especially creatively and intellectually. Opportunities that allow you to explore these areas are likely to present themselves and when they do, you should embrace them. Take action and draw from your inner reservoir of power and energy. The Magician tells you that there are choices to be made and you must be fully determined and act decisively if you are to use your talents and intellect to your fullest potential.

The Haindl Tarot is an interesting deck. It reflects on the spiritual reverance of nature by Native American and indigenous cultures as well as drawing on the pantheon of mythological deities worshipped by ancient civilizations.

Wednesday October 27, 2010

A three card spread giving insight into this day.

Card One. The Positive Aspect. Ace of Swords. This is the card of thinking logically, of developing a sense of the truth and courage in adversity. You may be facing a potential conflict today, but with calm planning and rational thinking, you'll find yourself in a position to deal effectively with the situation. This conflict is necessary for you to find a new solution to an old, lingering problem. You now understand the situation and know exactly what to do to resolve it.

Card Two. The Negative Aspect. Four of Pentacles. You're worrying excessively about your material life and your finances. Your self-value is too dependent on what you have, versus who you are. Being cautious is a good thing, but being overly-cautious is not and blocks your personal and spiritual growth and stagnates your creative energy as well. Having a little faith in the unknown may be a scary thing for most of us, but ultimately, letting go and embracing that faith, that "nothing ventured, nothing gained" attitude is at times what is needed to propel us forward on our life's path.

Card Three. The Outcome. King of Cups. Now is the time to get in touch with your own feelings. Going through the motions is never healthy, but channeling your intellect, your intuitive and creative skills is. It's perfectly okay to become more open and to take a chance on sharing the inner you with those around you. You're coming into your own with more awareness and perhaps a bit less control over everything you feel, do or say. You'll find that by loosening your grip on your material world, by embracing the person you are inside, you'll flourish in both your personal life as well as your professional life. Honesty, compassion, empathy and a sense of calm can be yours.

A Brief Welcome

Welcome, both old friends and new. Moon and Blackbird, while being a uniquely individual blog in its own right, can also be considered something of a companion blog to Dancing Beneath the Moon, a journal of practical magic and honoring the divine in every day life.

Here at Moon and Blackbird you'll find a daily tarot reading using an eclectic variety of decks, various bits and bobs about the art of reading tarot and eventually the option to contact me for a full-length private and personal reading.

I hope you enjoy what I have to offer here each day and are drawn to return again and again. Peace!