This Magickal Day is powered by the Ten of Pentacles reversed.
On this first day of confirmation hearings for Obama-appointee Judge Sonia Sotomayor, I can't think of a more relevant card than the Ten of Pentacles reversed (and slathered with copious amounts of "secret sauce," let me tell you) to represent all the bellowing, grandstanding and down-and-dirty lying of an established order in fear of demise. This anti-Sotomayor grandstanding will continue, despite the fact of its futility and, even more important, its needlessness. At this point, the Grand Old Party of Self-Saboteurs (GOPSS) has slipped down a greasy chute and would not be able to stop its plunge even if it had the good sense to want to stop.
Today's Ten comes from Robert M. Place's Alchemical Tarot and bears the image of a greybeard with a constellation of coins encrusting his cheek, his beard and his eyes, effectively blinding him--the face of the hidebound Establishment. If he can see anything at all, it's just the reflection of his own eye. Perhaps not so coincidentally, I've got a DVD of The Fog of War--the documentary about the recently-deceased Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War--which I had planned to watch this evening.
On the political (and possibly on the personal) front, you will hear some things that will make you want to rub your eyes--or gag--and get the stinging fog of lies and illusions away from your face. It's a day to question and speak truth to power.
Secret sauce mojo underlies the double fantasy of this day, a confluence of illusions, the reflection of a reflection--as when the moon, reflecting light from the sun, is, in turn, reflected in a still pool of water. Then that water is troubled, and the reflected moon breaks apart.
What is real? What is true? You might not get definitive and satisfying answers today, but it is, at least, important to start the process by asking.
Best wishes to our future Supreme Court Justice...and to you!
Blessings,
Eva :-)
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, hummingwitch, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Back in NYC, that magickal town!
Papessa Iohanna
Rosenwald Sheet (uncut sheet of cards)
Late 15th or early 16th Century
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Back from DC and ready to roll with more "secret sauce" from Tarot's book of piping hot recipes! See you tomorrow!
Eva :-)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A quartet of Magickal Days
Today and the following three Magickal Days are powered by:
Today: Six of Wands reversed
Friday: The Hierophant
Saturday: Nine of Wands
Sunday: Seven of Pentacles
Whoa! Four cards at once, Eva?
Yes. I'm going out of town for a few whirlwind days of museum-hopping. So, here's a guide to the next few days in Tarot magick:
Six of Wands reversed: Let this card remind you of all that I've said before about Jupiter retrograde. For a variety of reasons, my "secret sauce" tells me, Jupiter is retrograde in so many ways today, it's virtually doing back flips. On the positive end of things, take the opportunity to pat yourself on the back whenever appropriate and necessary. You might not get the kudos from the external world--not right away, at least--but you have to believe in yourself and love yourself fiercely.
On the other hand, some of you might need to pay attention to the possibility that you're not recognizing--or taking in--respect, admiration and acknowledgement when it's there for the taking. You might need to look at that a little bit and see what's keeping you from enjoying and building upon the fact that others do indeed think well of you.
A further meaning here, applying to some of you, involves timing: Have patience; a little bit longer, and you will see the thing accomplished.
The Hierophant: Friday's card interested me more than all others. I immediately got the impression of something sticky--like double-sided tape. That's kind of funny, since The Hierophant, as I see him, is always between things, providing connection. Friday's Hierophant is definitely connecting by pasting or gluing things together on either side of himself. There's also the attraction factor, says my ever-helpful, ever provocative "secret sauce." One literal interpretation that might please (or frighten) all of you is the possibility of more love than you can handle! Take that literally or metaphorically. Just know that connections will be forged where necessary (and sometimes where unexpected) and that that could be just great or it could increase the need to be discerning about just what/who it is you're connecting or being connected to. Oh, boy!
Nine of Wands: On Saturday, memories of an old battle come to mind. You might find yourself feeling an inexplicable rush of apprehension or bitterness or vulnerability followed closely by a sense of your own integrity and strength and…I can only call it "okay-ness." It's like something from your past takes a sudden walk through your nervous system, lighting up certain trigger points. There's a reason for this. Maybe it's important that you become aware of this unconscious, body-stored history and also acknowledge the reality and victory of your survival.
Seven of Pentacles: Sunday is, indeed, a good day of rest and reflection upon the present or potential fruit of actions taken or the successful effort to move through difficulties. If the weather warrants, get a little sunshine, then spend some time by yourself, pampering yourself, perhaps meditating, writing in your journal or, at least, listening to your own thoughts.
Wishing you a most magickal weekend!
Blessings,
Eva :-)
©2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, hummingwitch, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Today: Six of Wands reversed
Friday: The Hierophant
Saturday: Nine of Wands
Sunday: Seven of Pentacles
Whoa! Four cards at once, Eva?
Yes. I'm going out of town for a few whirlwind days of museum-hopping. So, here's a guide to the next few days in Tarot magick:
Six of Wands reversed: Let this card remind you of all that I've said before about Jupiter retrograde. For a variety of reasons, my "secret sauce" tells me, Jupiter is retrograde in so many ways today, it's virtually doing back flips. On the positive end of things, take the opportunity to pat yourself on the back whenever appropriate and necessary. You might not get the kudos from the external world--not right away, at least--but you have to believe in yourself and love yourself fiercely.
On the other hand, some of you might need to pay attention to the possibility that you're not recognizing--or taking in--respect, admiration and acknowledgement when it's there for the taking. You might need to look at that a little bit and see what's keeping you from enjoying and building upon the fact that others do indeed think well of you.
A further meaning here, applying to some of you, involves timing: Have patience; a little bit longer, and you will see the thing accomplished.
The Hierophant: Friday's card interested me more than all others. I immediately got the impression of something sticky--like double-sided tape. That's kind of funny, since The Hierophant, as I see him, is always between things, providing connection. Friday's Hierophant is definitely connecting by pasting or gluing things together on either side of himself. There's also the attraction factor, says my ever-helpful, ever provocative "secret sauce." One literal interpretation that might please (or frighten) all of you is the possibility of more love than you can handle! Take that literally or metaphorically. Just know that connections will be forged where necessary (and sometimes where unexpected) and that that could be just great or it could increase the need to be discerning about just what/who it is you're connecting or being connected to. Oh, boy!
Nine of Wands: On Saturday, memories of an old battle come to mind. You might find yourself feeling an inexplicable rush of apprehension or bitterness or vulnerability followed closely by a sense of your own integrity and strength and…I can only call it "okay-ness." It's like something from your past takes a sudden walk through your nervous system, lighting up certain trigger points. There's a reason for this. Maybe it's important that you become aware of this unconscious, body-stored history and also acknowledge the reality and victory of your survival.
Seven of Pentacles: Sunday is, indeed, a good day of rest and reflection upon the present or potential fruit of actions taken or the successful effort to move through difficulties. If the weather warrants, get a little sunshine, then spend some time by yourself, pampering yourself, perhaps meditating, writing in your journal or, at least, listening to your own thoughts.
Wishing you a most magickal weekend!
Blessings,
Eva :-)
©2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, hummingwitch, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Magickal Starry Day
This Magickal Day is powered by The Star.
I woke up to a clear, early-morning sky. How appropriate, then, that this day has been blessed by the air-clearing presence of The Star--and not a minute too soon!
Just when it was getting all too heavy, along comes The Star--bouyant, lighter than air, a dazzling silver light dancing through the clouds.
Today favors airing out and cleansing of thoughts and feelings as well as physical things, and you will know which of these will most benefit from your attention.
Communication--especially via technological means and reaching large numbers of people--is also highly favored. Take the wraps off what you've been gestating and holding close to you. It's time to put it out in public view. You could not find a better time to seize upon the power of a network. Communicate and draw to you the right people to help you achieve your goal.
Have a beautiful day!
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
I woke up to a clear, early-morning sky. How appropriate, then, that this day has been blessed by the air-clearing presence of The Star--and not a minute too soon!
Just when it was getting all too heavy, along comes The Star--bouyant, lighter than air, a dazzling silver light dancing through the clouds.
Today favors airing out and cleansing of thoughts and feelings as well as physical things, and you will know which of these will most benefit from your attention.
Communication--especially via technological means and reaching large numbers of people--is also highly favored. Take the wraps off what you've been gestating and holding close to you. It's time to put it out in public view. You could not find a better time to seize upon the power of a network. Communicate and draw to you the right people to help you achieve your goal.
Have a beautiful day!
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Magickal Day addendum--wow!
It was astonishing to write and post that previous Magickal Day post and then read the following:
Mind - Why the Imp in Your Brain Gets Out
by Benedict Carey, The New York Times, July 7, 2009
Mind - Why the Imp in Your Brain Gets Out
by Benedict Carey, The New York Times, July 7, 2009
Magickal Day, Full Moon and...oh, my!
This Magickal Day is powered by The Fool.
Today's "secret sauce" is thick and rich and sloshing all over the cauldron and its surroundings! Goddess, what a mess! You don't want to know!
We've got a Full Moon, a lunar eclipse, the aforementioned retrograding quartet of Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, ethnic violence suddenly erupting in China and people giddily grasping tickets to the King of Pop's memorial as if they're going to see the man do one last moonwalk. We also have--my secret sauce tells me--a Fool who's hellbent on doing whatever s/he pleases with an Id and impulses on auto-pilot.
Seriously, folks, this is a day for all of us to inspect our brakes and recognize when to apply them. The potential for things to blow up bigger than they need to be--including events, work projects, arguments, egos--is quite high. And it's all underscored by a nasty double dose of illusion, confusion, aggression, anger and ignorance.
Sound bad? Personally, I've never read a Fool card this twisted. I usually love the Fool. But, this time, the Fool has leapt into a roiling environment that brings out a shadow--eclipse?--side that these archetypal symbols contain within their extensive range of meanings. All is not sweetness and light.
So, take your time today. Be slow to leap on things, slow to react in speech or action. Breathe. Cool it. Try to keep a clear head.
Give anyone under the influence of the Fool Moon a wide berth. And light a little candle of safety and sanity in your own corner.
Many blessings,
Eva :-)
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Today's "secret sauce" is thick and rich and sloshing all over the cauldron and its surroundings! Goddess, what a mess! You don't want to know!
We've got a Full Moon, a lunar eclipse, the aforementioned retrograding quartet of Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, ethnic violence suddenly erupting in China and people giddily grasping tickets to the King of Pop's memorial as if they're going to see the man do one last moonwalk. We also have--my secret sauce tells me--a Fool who's hellbent on doing whatever s/he pleases with an Id and impulses on auto-pilot.
Seriously, folks, this is a day for all of us to inspect our brakes and recognize when to apply them. The potential for things to blow up bigger than they need to be--including events, work projects, arguments, egos--is quite high. And it's all underscored by a nasty double dose of illusion, confusion, aggression, anger and ignorance.
Sound bad? Personally, I've never read a Fool card this twisted. I usually love the Fool. But, this time, the Fool has leapt into a roiling environment that brings out a shadow--eclipse?--side that these archetypal symbols contain within their extensive range of meanings. All is not sweetness and light.
So, take your time today. Be slow to leap on things, slow to react in speech or action. Breathe. Cool it. Try to keep a clear head.
Give anyone under the influence of the Fool Moon a wide berth. And light a little candle of safety and sanity in your own corner.
Many blessings,
Eva :-)
(c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://hummingwitch.blogspot.com
Monday, July 6, 2009
Magickal Day group on Facebook!
Magickal Day is now not only announced each day on Facebook; as of today, it has its own Facebook group page! Create community by sharing your questions, experiences and insights with other fans of Magickal Day.
Group membership must be approved by me, and you have to sign up for Facebook to be able to join. If you're not on Facebook yet but would like an invitation to the MD group, send your email address to me at: hummingwitch - [at] - gmail - [dot] - com.
Thanks for your interest!
Blessings,
Eva :-)
Group membership must be approved by me, and you have to sign up for Facebook to be able to join. If you're not on Facebook yet but would like an invitation to the MD group, send your email address to me at: hummingwitch - [at] - gmail - [dot] - com.
Thanks for your interest!
Blessings,
Eva :-)
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