Habit is the denial of creativity and the negation of freedom; a self-imposed straitjacket of which the wearer is unaware. ~ Arthur Koestler This week of the Virgo Full Moon and the “Super Tuesday” elections in the United States, where over 400 delegates are up for grabs, we have a visit from another important teacher. [...]
Give me a look, give me a face, that makes simplicity a grace; Robes loosely flowing, hair as free — Such sweet neglect more taketh me Than all the adulteries of art: They strike mine eyes, but not my heart. ~ from Epicæne; Or, the Silent Woman by Benjamin Johnson (1572-1637) If you have been [...]
by Beth on February 27, 2012
When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. ~ Audre Lorde (American Poet, Teacher and Activist. 1934-1992) For only the third time in my Card of the Week, Strength comes to visit us. The [...]
by Beth on February 20, 2012
A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more. ~ Rosabeth Moss Kanter (American business speaker and consultant ) This magical week of the New Moon in Pisces, Losar (the Tibetan New Year), and the climax of Carnival, [...]
by Beth on February 13, 2012
Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend. ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach This week, we have a visit from an infrequent, but most welcome friend – the Ace of Pentacles. The Ace of Pentacles represents the power of the [...]
by Beth on February 11, 2012
Calling all Tarot people! Beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between – no matter what your experience level, if you love the Tarot, this is your tribe. You really need to be there! 2012 Readers Studio April 27 – 29, 2012 LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, New York Dive into our giant love fest with each other, [...]
by Beth on February 6, 2012
Indecision is the seedling of fear. ~ Napoleon Hill This week of the Leo Full Moon, Saturn turning retrograde, and Venus moving into Aries, we have a relatively rare visit from the Two of Swords. The Twos are often about choices, balance, duality, polarity, and opposites. And the Swords in the Tarot are connected to [...]
by Beth on January 30, 2012
In order to risk, we have to be willing to look bad. We have to be willing to be a sucker. We have to be willing to look like fools. ~ Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way After a hiatus of several years, during this magical week of Imbolc, The Fool returns. The Fool is all about [...]
by Beth on January 27, 2012
With the New Moon and the beginning of the Year of the Water Dragon, I am launching a year of celebrations, in honor of it being my fortieth anniversary with the Tarot. I bought the deck I featured on Wednesday back in 1972, and it was true love from then on. I’d had a fling [...]