Card of The Day: Seven of Pentacles.
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With the Seven of Pentacles, we see a man pondering his bounty ripening on the vine. He is literally watching the seeds of his decisions blossom before his eyes. Did he plant the right crop? Is the climate appropriate for the plants he grew. Now is the time to asses and think of the future. Take a look at the decisions you made earlier and see how they have grown over time. This card speaks volumes to me. I am closing in on finishing the book I started over a year ago. How will this adventure end. Will the words I wrote on the page be well received by those who choose to read it? For now I wait and ponder, trying to make my wishes come true.

Card of The Day: Ten of Cups.
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What a wonderful card! Things are coming up roses. The sun is shining, and you feel content with the world. It's also an indication to try and get closer to your family and friends. They are, after all the ones who have been there for you when the chips were down. The cycle of ups and downs moves with us like the tide. For this moment though, take a deep breath from the top of the wave. Don't forget to put your good memories in a safe place so you can use them when your in the shallows.

Card of The Day: The knight of Swords.
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The Knight of Swords makes his second appearance on the card of the day. Do we need the knight's motivation today? Is there some obstacle that needs decisive action? I envision the knight like so many TV heroes. While they bravely fight the good fight, there is little thought given to the carnage that is left behind by the violent vanquishing of the villain. Check to make sure your using good judgment before you act. Self-righteousness is the pitfall of the knight. Make sure the villain is the only one to be vanquished, and not the innocent bystander. The Knight of Swords likes things black and white, good and bad. He is not one for the greys. Unfortunately life rarely gives us such an easy choice. When the time comes to act though, the knight is the card you want in your hand.

Card of The Day: Justice.
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Justice is an emotionally formidable card. Who has not stood in fear wondering how our karma reserves will we weighed against our deeds. Justice tells us to act judiciously. Pay your debts. Collect what is due you. Be fair beyond your prejudice. Sometimes we must take a moment to consider the choices we are making. Are we doing what is right despite our desire for self interest? Fair is not always as easy to do, as it is to say. Justice is a very important card to keep close to you at all times. If we always take a moment to consider the outcomes of our actions, we may make much wiser decisions.

Card of The Day: Eight of Wands.
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The Eight of Wands signifies forward motion. Plans and strategies you have made are now put into action. This card is not about the thinking and dreaming, or pondering of things that have passed. We are putting one foot in front of the other doing what we need to do to accomplish our goals. Keep your nose to the grindstone, your hands on the wheel, and your concentration sharp as a tack.

Card of the Day: Queen of Cups.

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The Queen of Cups would make a fine example for teachers or care givers of any kind. She is compassionate, kind, and willing to listen. The ugliness of the world around offends her senses. She seeks to aid all who are less fortunate or afflicted by life's difficulties. Learn from her lessons and think of others. Good Karma fallows this graceful monarch.

Card of the Day: Ace of Cups.

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Emotions, feelings, and intuition. These are the pinnacle of the cups suit, and the foundation of the Ace. The Ace is the vessel that holds what we cannot grasp in our hands. Use the best of what your mind offers you today;  peace, love, and spirituality. This is not a card of material wealth or cutting action. Get close to your family. Play a game with your kids. Do what makes you happy and joyful. We've had a long winter, and its time to use this warm day to breath some refreshing air.

Card of The Day: Wands.

Usually I pick a single card to think on for the day. Today however I'm going to discuss the suit of wands. As I prattled through the deck, many cards from the suit of wands showed up. It seemed only fitting to talk about the suit as a whole. Wands, sometimes called staffs, possesses themes that weave through the entire suit. Some of these themes are intelligence, ingenuity, and truthfulness.  When we look at the cards in the suit, the wands are not staffs like Gandolff would use. Nor are they like magical wands Harry Potter would have. Wands are more alive than that. You will often see leaves protruding from the wands of the Tarot deck. I can envision a man coming to the top of a mountain, and lean in deep thought upon his trusted staff cut from the living trees around him. Wands can be used in a defensive manner but not as a weapon like in the suit of swords. Traveling and journeys can be associated with this suit as well. Use the thoughtful tools that come from Wands and you can't go wrong.

Card of the Day: The Lovers.

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The Lovers card has some rather self-evident meaning. I will not bore you with possible uses of the face value of the card. Lets just say, it's cold and snowing out there. There are some more subliminal aspects to this card that are very powerful. Pairing and partnering. Truthfulness. Doing what's right. The Lovers card is very honest. You don't enter into a partnership lightly, but the benefits can be substantial if you choose your partner wisely. Bet true to your beliefs. Don't take this card lightly.

Card of The Day: Page of Swords:

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Ah Youth. Our young page is strong and enthusiastic. He wishes to confront the wrongs in the world. He is up for the challenge of doing what is right. The tasks at hand may not be desirable but with fortitude and conviction you will persevere. The page loves intellect and learning. Use your mind not your brawn to achieve your goals, and overcome your obstacles.

Card of the Day: Two of Cups.

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The Two of Cups is very reminiscent of the Lovers card. However, this card puts enphasis on joining, and working together. Lets put our cups together and become more than the individual parts. We will have to shed some of our individualism to form a union. This card asks us to work cooperatively. This does not have to mean just for a man and a woman. Business dealings, neighbor helping neighbor, and many other collaborative endeavors can benefit from this card. Work together and build something beautiful.

Card of the Day: Eight of Cups.

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The Eight of Cups would be a good soul searching card. The man is leaving behind the old and searching out a new path. It could be any number of quests. Career, spiritual, meaning. As we go through life we come to many end points that need to be tidied up before we move on. Put to rest what needs to be finished and then begin with the new.

Card of the Day: Ten of Wands.

Now this is the card for all you storm worn New Englanders. The card shows a man carrying a heavy load of ten staffs. His arms are so full he has a hard time seeing where he is going. This card shows us our trudging with our burdens despite the difficulty. The snow keeps on piling up, but we continue to shovel. We know what needs to be done and we do it. Stay true to your task. Soon the weather will break and spring will be here. For the moment though, just keep on shoveling.

Here is a link to a picture of the Ten of Wands. http://www.learntarot.com/bigjpgs/wands10.jpg

Card of the day returns after day job: Five of Swords. 

Ah the Five of Swards, a very inward looking card indeed. This is the card of self interests. We tire of thinking of others and just want to do things for ourselves. We forsake shoveling out our neighbors mailbox. Who really cares if I throw my driveway snow into someone else's yard. Oh well only enough coffee left for me.  I want the biggest piece of cake. We all resist these tendency's, but this card shows us having to struggle very hard to not let our impulses get the upper hand. Beware the Five of Swords. 

Card of the Day: Knight of Swords.

The knight of Swords, or the annoying hero. Here is the man of action. He is just and swift in his pursuit of what is right. However the innocent bystanders that are accidentally in his way may suffer.  His words are to the point and unfiltered. Lacking good manners or political correctness could discourage his followers. Are you doing what is right today? Do you need the Knights virtues to keep you on the right path? Are you proceeding in the right direction but unthoughtful to those around you? The Knight of Swords should make you think. Be cautious, this is a powerful card and should be used wisely.

Card of the day: The Wheel of Fortune.

Motion; do you feel things speeding up? Unforeseen events that are totally unexpected sometimes happen. There is an energy in this card. This card tells us to be ready to take action on surprise events. Be forewarned though, once the Wheel is in motion it does not stop until it's ready. Don't be caught in front of it to be run over by chance. Be quick and agile when The Wheel turning.

Card of the day: Nine of Swords.

The Nine of Swords is a perfect card for the middle of winter. This card shows a person sitting up in bed with their head in hands. They have awoken in the middle of the night plagued by worry. How many of us do not suffer from the lack of sunlight and activity in the cold winter months. Doubts and anxiety seem to find a way to creep into our thoughts. Where are we going to put all that snow? We need to get the taxes done! Is the car going to start?  Knowledge is power though. Knowing that we are all going through the same experiences at this moment can give us some comfort. I find getting out and seeing live performances is a great way to shed the feelings of the Nine of Swords. Being around living people helps bring some life back into our souls.  Don't let this card get the better of you. Get out there and have some fun and see some friends.

Card of the Day: Ace of Cups.

Cups is the suit of emotions and feelings. The Ace is the pinnacle of the suit. This card wants you to be aware of your emotional side and use your feelings to guide you. This is a great card for Valentine's day. It's a time to show loved ones how much they mean to you.  Don't worry too much about the material world. It will always be there, but a good cup of coffee, shared with the love of your life, will fill your inner cup like nothing else.

Card of the day: The Magician:

This is the favorite card for many people.  A robed figure holds a short wand above his head. Before him is a table with the four suits of the Tarot upon it. A sword, pentacle, cup, and wand. He has the power to balance these symbols and transfer their energy into forward momentum. Not everyone has the ability to harness such power. The sword of action, the cup of emotions, the wand of thought, and the pentacle of materialism.  Any one of these symbols that becomes out of balance with the others can do harm. Use good judgement moving yourself forward. Keep in balance.

Card of the day: Four of Pentacles.

The four of pentacles is all about control and miserly intentions. We want to keep things as they are. Change is not a friendly term for this card. This card wants to circle the wagons and protect the precious resources. There are two ways to apply this card. If things in your life are out of controll, you may need to take steps to find firmer ground. If you're being a stick in the mud, you may need to pull yourself out and let the waters carry you down stream. No one can hold back the river.

Card of the day: Nine Of Cups.

The nine of cups shows a rather plump man sitting happily before 9 golden cups. This is a man who has plenty and is happy for it. All things are going his way. He is content with his position. There is of course a caution one must heed with good fortune. Do not be smug or ostentatious. Don't let your good fortunes overshadow those around you. Enjoy life, savor your moment, but never forget how hard you worked to get there.

Card of the Day Temperance:

I believe this to be one of the more self-explanatory cards. It represents the ability to blend wants and needs. Making compromises with calm and compassion. I think in many ways, we all want to be Temperance. People we see with this ability are often leaders, persons able to take the passioned views of all around them and make a palatable solution.

Card of the Day: Knight of Cups.

Disclaimer! I do not proclaim that these cards in any way tell the future, or magically tell you things to make decisions based on. These are purely for entertainment and intellectual food for thought.

The Knight of Cups. A very interesting man. He is a lover of the arts and lofty goals. He follows his heart and emotions. But emotions can run away with you as well. The moody broody's need to be kept at bay. You don't want walk around barefoot and fancy free,  just to step on a sharp LEGO block.

Here is a link to a picture of the knight. picture of Knight of Cups



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Card of the Day: The Seven of Cups:

Disclaimer! I do not proclaim that these cards in any way tell the future, or magically tell you things to make decisions based on. These are purely for entertainment and intellectual food for thought.

Today I pulled the Seven of Cups. This is a link to the card from a search I did on the Internet.

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The man is pondering 7 chalices containing many fanciful objects. He is daydreaming about all the possible and wonderful things that he might do or want.
While dreaming and letting your imagination out for a run is good, you may also want to make sure your imagination is not getting the upper hand. Are you in a momentary fantasy, or are you being lazy and not doing what needs to be done? If your feet are well grounded, a bit of dreaming is good. If you're avoiding what needs to be done by taking a trip to La La land, you may want to rethink this.