“The long, dark teatime of the soul isn’t nearly as romantic as one imagines.” Barbara Moore

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Swords represent thoughts under our own control.

And that really is the bitch of it – no one to blame but ourselves – we must be responsible for our own thoughts and deeds. There has been a great deal of activity lately; the astral weather is stirring up everything everywhere and no one is immune. Under the current conditions, any downtime can lead to thoughts of doubt, fear, recrimination, guilt. The only solution is to stop ourselves from indulging in such thoughts.

I know what you are thinking, “Oh, sure! Easy for you to say! How??”

I suggest the following:

Cultivate stillness: Make a cup of tea, focusing entirely on the act (selecting the tea, choosing a mug, filling the kettle, assembling the honey, milk, etc).

Thought review: While slowly sipping the tea, allow the negative thoughts to come through, one at a time. Acknowledge each thought, and ask it (out loud if this is helpful to you, it works for me), “How are you helping me?”

Let it go: Anything that does not serve you must be released. Any thought not actively helping you accomplish anything positive must not be allowed to take up space in your best real estate – release those thoughts from your mind.

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With calm control, healing brings strength.

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Strength starts with vulnerability; you cannot be strong if you do not know your weakness. Look at the card – The King of Beasts needs help! He’s hurt and cannot walk! – facing his own vulnerability and entreating Beauty to assist is his strength. Facing the ferocious Beast and assisting despite her fear is her own strength.

That brings us to here and now, start the week off on the right foot; know your own weaknesses and power right through them. When we get right down to it, we only answer to ourselves -who else could put us through a wringer quite so thoroughly? No one but us.No problem – charity begins at home!

A direct by-product of gathering our own strength may be a little something extra for everyone else; we will not be shying away from anyone or anything. “Go manipulate someone else with your aggressive tactics, we will not be having any of it here!”

CARPE DIEM!!!

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((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

WOW!! The first week of Spring and what a week it has been! Every message, all the energy, a Full Moon, a Lunar Eclipse, the heavens swirling in every direction, schizophrenic weather, and now Easter weekend (for Catholics/Christians).

YOWZA!! What a week we’re having!!

The weekend is finally back again and it seems to continue much of the week’s story. Let us look at the components:

THREE OF PENTACLES: Goal(s) manifesting.

THE EMPRESS: Abundance and creation.

THE MOON: Truth(s) revealed.

SUMMING IT ALL UP: Your work is far from finished but much like tulips popping through the Spring snow, you will start to see some payoff for your efforts. DO NOT SLOW DOWN OR BACK OFF! This is not the time to falter- strong, purposeful strides towards desired outcomes!! Do not allow doubt or fear to get in the way of your best, strongest self!!

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“A lady always knows when it’s time to leave.” Barbara Moore

The Full Moon is the perfect time to release that which no longer serves you; it is also a good time to walk away from situations or relationships that are not working in your favor. Stop throwing good energy into a black hole – cut your losses and move on, this is the time!

“But where will I go? What will I do?” First order of business:you are not Scarlett O’Hara!  The time and opportunity for change has arrived, and you should take it.  

If you need to build your courage, or feel you should do something to get a feel for the change, try the exercise below. (Thank you, The Old Crone Corner on Facebook).

BUT MOST OF ALL: Just be brave and awesome – you’ve got this!!

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Selene is big, bright, beautiful and powerful in our sky, showering us with silver beams of light. Today she plays hide and seek with Cernunnos, employing Terra as her go-between. The cosmic chase of their love story is mythical, magical, and powerful, releasing an energy sweeping us with Winds of Change.

Bask, dance, delight  and howl with all your heart under this glorious Full Moon!

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“When the music beats to the rhythm of your heart and echoes the melody of your soul, you can only ignore it for so long.” Barbara Moore

On Monday, The Hermit appeared as a reminder to go within in search of answers and understanding. Tuesday, Judgement arrives with its clarion call:

YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, NOW DO IT!

This personal call to action has been building slowly, whispering on the wind (quietly at first but steadily increasing in pitch) as you repeatedly dismissed it as fancy. The time for subtlety has passed and the message is now broadcasting live and in stereo-surround sound; you may try to continue to ignore it but it will not die out peacefully.

THE GOOD NEWS: You have everything you need to get the job done – your reluctance is a product of your own self-doubt.

THE BAD NEWS: Your self-doubt will not evaporate without your effort; you must dispel it yourself. 

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“To see the glow of your own light, go into the dark.” Barbara Moore

We spend so much time seeking the company of others, fearing loneliness, avoiding our own thoughts, we forget to appreciate  our own true selves. When The Hermit appears, it is a time to stop chasing after outside distractions. Everything you need to be happy is within you right now; unfortunately, so is sadness.

Let go the fear of loneliness – it is a plague and it does not serve you – and embrace the peace of time spent alone in reflection. The Hermit advises you to be still, examine the pieces, mend what is broken. grow what is awesome; this is the time to pursue personal projects, grow your knowledge where you have interest or feel you may be lacking. 

Contrary to popular perception, The Hermit does not require you shut yourself inside, avoid the outside world, or shun human contact. Feel free to sit in your favorite Starbucks while making a list of what you want to work on for yourself. If you find yourself thinking about your dead grandmother (she may be reaching out to you), feel free to call your mother or aunt to ask about her. If you want to take the dog to the park, go right ahead – it’s okay to talk to other dog lovers while at the park.

The idea is to find your true self and enjoy your own company, not isolate yourself from the world and company of others.

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Feeling under siege? Are there too many battles on too many fronts?  Do you think you are in waaaayyyy over your head? You have no idea which way is up or where to turn?

Not to worry! I have some helpful suggestions:

STEP ONE: KNOCK IT OFF!!!!!

STEP TWO: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE!!!!!

STEP THREE: REMIND EVERYONE ELSE!!!!

Whatever the reasons, you have allowed yourself to be weakened from within. Maybe you’ve been under the weather (the big flu this year was not part of the annual inoculate and it just keeps  going around). Perhaps you have been bowled over by the energy of the new moon/solar eclipse this month (it was quite the tidal wave). Possibly you are disheartened and fretting the current geo-political landscape (Syrian refugees and Trump – need I say more?). Whatever the reason, you must put an end to it right now.

REMINDER: The Queen’s Sword is NOT ornamental, and  well-managed Strength is a powerful weapon; together, they can vanquish the detractor voices playing in your head – put them to work immediately. (Do take a final critical listen to each voice as you dispose of them; some may hold useful kernels for you to use to your own advantage rather than the distraction operation you have been conducting.)

Finally, and most importantly, do not forget to remind the world (starting with yourself!) exactly who you are – it was rude of them to forget!

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