Card of the Day: The Moon. Yeah, I got all that.

Fear

Illusion

Imagination

Bewilderment

Celtic:  XVIII Sadbh ~ Sadbh is lured away from Almuhin.  With an illusion which re-evoked the appearance of Flinn and of his hounds, his spouse, Sadbh, was lured far away and was never glimpsed again by mortal eyes.

Illusions, visions, dreams, gentleness, deception, night.

Viking:  XVIII Mani ~ The Vikings viewed masculine aspect in the moon and feminine aspect in the sun.  The moon is the nocturnal light that captures light and controls it:  A magical being who dies in is born again for all eternity.  According to Viking myth, Mani was also a man who, while he was dying, gave himself up to the sun and became its slave.

Visions, magic, eccentricity, mistakes due to whims

My book says this card represents fear, illusion, imagination, bewilderment. 

Feeling fear:  releasing inner demons, feeling a nameless apprehension, lacking courage, being overcome by anxieties... yeah, I got that.

Believing illusions: accepting a flase picture, deceivin yourself, having unrealistic ideas, misapprehending the truth, experiencing distortions... yeah, I got that.

Stimulating the imagination: having vivid dreams, entertaining unusual thoughts, being outlandish and bizarre... yeah, I got that.

Feeling bewildered: losing direction and purpose, having trouble thinking clearly, becoming confused, being easily distracted, feeling disoriented, wandering aimlessly... yeah, I got ALL that too.

Once again my deck nailed it. My card of the day... nailed it.

yay me.

The Magician

Today's card...

Action

Conscious Awareness

Concentration

Power

I find that interesting, considering the morning so far, and the day ahead as I see it.  Things that make me go... hm.

Off to work.  I do wish somewhere in that card it mentioned "stay awake". 4am was an awfully early wake up call.  I need more coffee.  Lots more coffee.

Today's Card: The Devil

BONDAGE

MATERIALISM

IGNORANCE

HOPELESSNESS

According to learntarot.com...

experiencing bondage

feeling tied down against your will losing independence allowing yourself to be controlled being addicted and enslaved submitting to another

focusing on the material

being caught up in appearances believing only in the physical forgetting the spiritual

staying in ignorance

being unaware operating within a narrow range experiencing limitation choosing to stay in the dark fearing the unknown being taken in by appearances

feeling hopeless

despairing lacking faith seeing a cold world thinking negatively doubting

How appropriate.  That about nails it.  Oh, cards o'mine, you know me well.  

Not staying here. Time for a serious change.  

Up, up and away!

Today's Card: 10 of Wands

Overextending

Feeling burdened

Struggling

How appropriate that I would pull this one today, that's exactly what's going on today.  My deck never fails to amaze me.

Today's Card: 2 of Pentacles

Juggling

Flexibility

Fun

"In readings, the Two of Pentacles lets you know that you can juggle all demands made upon you. In fact, you will relish the excitement of every hurdle. If you do not feel this level of confidence right now, this card asks you to believe in yourself. You have all you need to meet your every goal and more. Embrace the challenge."  -Learntarot.com

Back to the cards

It's been weeks since I've picked up my cards, or at least however long it's been since I did that last reading that seemed so dead on it was freaky.  I picked them up today, thought I'd get back to that card a day thing I was doing.

Today's card... Knave of Swords

Have Fortitude

face problems squarely
refuse to be discouraged
meet setbacks with renewed energy
keep a firm resolve
move out of depression
keep your chin up and head high
keep trying

The Page of Swords is a messenger bringing you challenges. He suggests that an opportunity for growth may come your way in the guise of a problem or dilemma. These challenges may not be your favorites. In fact, you probably will want to say "Thanks...but no thanks."

The Page of Swords asks you to embrace these difficult situations. Think of them as trials designed to test your mettle. If you accept and prevail, you will become stronger and more resilient. In meeting these challenges, you are encouraged to use the tools of the Swords suit - honest, reason, integrity and fortitude.

Sometimes the Page of Swords implies that your entire situation is one suffused with the spirit of learning, discovery, and mental activities of all kinds. At such times, use your mind and enjoy the delights of the intellect.

Yeah... the use your mind, be truthful, be just parts didn't say much too me today.  Well, the use your mind part did, and I"m always truthful, and try always to be just, but... the have fortitude part... hit me square. 

I have freaky cards and they're reading my journal, as well as watching me or something.

Just sayin'

Today's card: The Fool

Beginning

Spontaneity

Faith

Apparent Folly

"The fool can signal a new beginning or change of direction, one that will guide you onto a path of adventure, wonder and personal growth."  ~ From Learntarot.com

Celtic:  Fintan Mac Bochra:  Fintan onthe Hill of the Wave.  Having been left as the only man of his people among many women, he rean away and hid in a cave.  Thanks to this he survived the flood and became immortal.  By turning into an eagle, a salmon or a falcon he witnessed everything which took place on the Emerald Isle.  

Detachment from matter, travel, madness, transformation.

Today's Card: 4 of Wands

Celebration

Freedom

Excitement

Celtic:  Concord

Viking:  Thor marries the Giant Jarnsaxa ~ Peace, marriage, shelter

Today sees 2 cards

Today sees the pulling of 2 cards.  The first is mine, the second  I pulled for a friend.

Mine...

The 9 of Swords

Worry

Guilt

Anguish

Not the most pleasant card.  But it doesn't always indicate major distress.  Often it is just a sign of some element of unhappiness or trouble ~ a vulnerable spot in your life.  Often a warning that the path you are going down may be a difficult one.

Celtic:  Madness

Viking:  Svipdagr ~ death, disappointment, help

The one I pulled for my friend...

Be Creative

Be Enthusiastic

Be Confident

Be Courageous

The Page of Wands is a messenger bringing you opportunities for passion.  He delivers real chances to experience creativity, courage, charm and inspiration ~ the wonders of the Wands suit.

Celtic:  The Warrior

Viking:  The Giant Fjolvarr ~ Teacher, dark haired young man, good understanding

I would rather have pulled the Page of Wands than the 9 of Swords... that sure sounds like more fun.  And my Viking deck says it comes with a dark haired young man... hey... I want one ;)  Totally a more fun card.

The Moon

Fear

Illusion

Imagination

Bewilderment

Celtic:  XVIII Sadbh ~ Sadbh is lured away from Almuhin.  With an illusion which re-evoked the appearance of Flinn and of his hounds, his spouse, Sadbh, was lured far away and was never glimpsed again by mortal eyes.

Illusions, visions, dreams, gentleness, deception, night.

Viking:  XVIII Mani ~ The Vikings viewed masculine aspect in the moon and feminine aspect in the sun.  The moon is the nocturnal light that captures light and controls it:  A magical being who dies in is born again for all eternity.  According to Viking myth, Mani was also a man who, while he was dying, gave himself up to the sun and became its slave.

Visions, magic, eccentricity, mistakes due to whims

Today's Card: The Tower

Sudden Change

Release

Downfall

Revelation

Sudden, dramatic upheaval or reversal of fortune.  Disruption occurred because it was needed, find tremendous release that you have finally been forced in a anew direction; often leads to a burst of insight about your situation and reaching new levels of understanding.

Celtic:  Aillen Mac Midhna ~ Arrogance, pride, poverty, exile, ruin, prison

Viking:   Asgard ~ Splendid home of the gods.  Symbol of their power and their arrogance.  The gods punished the requests of the giant who built the external walls because they were convinced of their superiority over the primitive race.  This celestial city will be the first to fall when it is time for Ragnarok.

Arrogance, pride, deserved punishment, collapse of mistaken convictions

today's card: Strength

Strength

Patience

Compassion

Soft Control

Celtic:  XI ~ Cu Chulainn:  Setanta slaughters Culann's dog.  Originally the child was called setanta, but when he was six years old he killed Culann's dog and until another dog had not grown he had to watch over the herds, life and the honour of the blacksmith.  He was known as Cu Chulainn, Culann's dog, and there was never a stronger warrior in the whole of the history of Ireland.

Power, energy, action, courage, defeat of a powerful enemy.

Viking:  VIII ~ Thor:  He is the top representative of divine strength.  He was also tempted, through deception, to lift the serpent the enveloped the world that the gigantic king Utgard - loki had transformed into an enormous cat.  Thor sowed panic among those present by managing to lift one of the giants feline's paws, almost destroying the earth with his strength. 

Courage, energy, defense of a just cause, strength of mind.

Death

Ending

Transition

Elimination

Inexorable Forces

Death often represents an important ending that will initiate great change.  It signals the end of an era; a moment when a door is closing.

Celtic:  Orlam ~ End, mortality, destruction, inevitability, transformation

Viking:  The Valkyries ~ End, close, sudden change, radical transformation

Today's card: The High Priestess

Nonaction

Unconscious awareness

Potential

Mystery

Represents a time of waiting and allowing.  It is not always necessary to act to achieve your goals.  sometimes they can be realized thru a stillness that gives desire a change to flower within the fullness of time.

Celtic:  Brigh ~ Secrets, mystery, on the threshold between two worlds, co-existence of opposites, silence, study, tenacity.

Today's Card: Knight of Swords

Direct.....Blunt

Authoritative.....Overbearing

Incisive.....Cutting

Knowledgeable.....Opinionated

Logical.....Unfeeling

My Celtic Deck:  The berserker

My Viking Deck:  Courage, anger, destruction