((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
As we head towards Autumnal Equinox Weekend, we are reminded of the importance to tend our own gardens.
We are so easily distracted by our daily lives; work, school, errands, chores – always running, always doing – it becomes very easy to skip tending to ourselves.
DO NOT SKIP YOUR SELF CARE!!!
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
Our mid-week hero, King of Swords, swoops in to cut through everything:
We need this energy! We need to see things clearly. We need to understand what’s happening around us. We need to recognize where we should invest our energy, and where we should cut our losses.
NOTE: King of Swords is the fastest moving of The Court; he will not linger – capitalize on this energy RIGHT NOW!!
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
The Sun shines brightly on the new beginning following yesterday’s messy end. Let’s enjoy this energy in this moment.
We can do this!
And because he can sing it better than I can quote him, I bring you the late, great George Harrison!
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
Nothing to see here – move it along – I’ll catch up with you later.
Where’s the Bactine?
THE GOOD NEWS: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. Of course, the other side of ending is a fresh start. Perhaps a rough start but a fresh start nonetheless.
TAKEAWAY: STOCK UP ON YOUR INTERJECTIONS! You may find it difficult to keep calm as you navigate these changes; give yourself a break, take time out for yourself, and do not sweat the small stuff – too many big fish to fry.
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
Love Week rounds out with a call for balance in our thoughts and feelings.
No matter your weekend plans, take some time to appreciate the many blessings of your life, and consider what you can (and will!) do to share your love and gratitude with the people in your life. This can be as simple as kissing a child on the head, or taking your wife’s turn to wash the dishes.
REMINDER: Venus entered Scorpio this week. While this pairing tends to promote serious passions as well as digging deep into ourselves and each other, Balance is still the order of the day (and a specialty of both Virgo Season and Venus). Enjoy the company of friends and lovers but be sure to keep it all in perspective.
PRACTICAL MAGIC TIP: Do you know active intention creates change? Do you know passive intention creates changes as well? Below you will find a rose quartz heart-healing love grid; if you make this pic your wallpaper, screen saver, etc., it will help you draw in the energy every time you see it – no muss, no fuss. If you want to beef it up, add the following mantra (source unknown to me):
“I open my heart to give and receive the energy of love.”
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
The Queen of Cups glides into the end of the week with a full heart.
Are you loving the people around you? Do your actions match your words?
Speaking of love and acting in love are not the same thing (obviously), and so often we find love is taken almost entirely for granted. Do you think a (happy!) marriage survives if love is not honored and nurtured? No, it does not.*
((NOTE: The world is full of long-term marriages/partnerships that are not built or supported with love. While I am not saying these relationships have no value, I am asserting that longevity does not trump quality, and those people are missing out.))
The energy of this week has been about love, and loving each other. If you are not demonstrating your love and affection for the people who mean most to you, ask yourself, “Why? What am I saving it for? What am I so afraid of?”
And because he says it so much better than I can, I bring you Mr. Lenny Kravitz!
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
Continuing with an overall theme of “Love in Action” this week, Wednesday finds us facing our love responsibilities as “Mother.”*
(*Note: This energy is not limited in any way to women or actual mothers.)
This energy is all about filling freezers, stocking cupboards, airing linens; time to tend to our nest as Autumn grows steadily closer. And yes, I hear you –
Time flies with or without our consent; there is no way to slow The Wheel so we must endeavor to ride the arcs with as much grace and gratitude as possible. Rather than clinging desperately to Summer, begin preparation for a beautiful Autumn leading into a cozy Winter. With that in mind, Queen of Pentacles arrives to provide the energy to prepare…and once done, there will be more time to enjoy seasonal activities (i.e street faires, festivals, apple picking, corn mazes – whatever!).
CONSIDER THIS: Before you begin to work in earnest, plan some practical home magic you can incorporate into your preparedness. Stock your kitchen with ingredients to make: hearty stews and soups with herbs such as sage (protective energy inside and out!); apple cinnamon pie (protection, love and prosperity); lavender sugar to stir in your tea (love’s warmth and tenderness within). If not already, stock your laundry room with natural products scented with lavender (everyone wears a hug). Make some small sachets for the car – cinnamon sticks and star anise – to promote safety and security (beef this up with a chunk of black tourmaline). In truth, every little thing you do can add up to potent magic. Give it a try. Love, Luck and Light to All!
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
PSA: Yes, I am aware it’s “Only a two!” But do you realize you cannot get anywhere near a ten without it? Do not discount “low” numbers for their peaceful entrance and subtleties; they are incredibly powerful in their own rights and should not be undervalued.
When Love come calling, let it in! Open the door wide and welcome it! Not what you thought it would look like? Don’t be fooled – the very best things are often incognito.
And because he says it better than I ever could, I give you Pete Townsend on today’s Two of Cups energy:
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((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))
In an interesting turn of events, the week starts off with The Lovers as Venus begins her voyage into retrograde.
Tether the elephants because it’s going to be a stormy night!
As we have so often discussed, The Lovers appear when our sense of balance is off-kilter; a timely reminder that love is the first answer to all questions as we navigate our relationships while we are out of sorts.
Give yourself – and everyone else – a break this week; do not allow petty squabbles to get a foothold in your heart or your mind.
Love is the answer no matter the question.
Enjoy the week!
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The Urban Taroist 