Two of Swords

Todays card, the two of Swords, brings me up short. Even though things have been going pretty well, I have to face the fact that mine isn't the only opinion in my household or other relationships. This is a day to look at conflict and sharpen my communication skills to handle it. Two's always mean balance to me, and swords mean action and interaction. Often the two of Swords will indicate that I'll be expected to mediate between two people to keep the peace or keep things moving forward. These days that doesn't happen as often as it used to when I worked in an office.

The High Priestess

Today's card tells me it is time to look for answers within my own psyche. It is a day to look underneith the facade of those around me, and react to the inner motives not to the outer shell. What is the anger about? Why is she sad? Look more closely at my own motivation as well. This is a day to understand what I'm doing and why. I also need to live a more spiritual life.

The Devil

It has been a while since I've been able to hang out here for a moment or two a day. The month of November means many things, family gatherings, Thanksgiving, leaves turning, leaves falling, and the perenial favorite, leaves being raked. Last but certainly not the least for the past few years it has been NANO month. National Write Novels Month, for those who haven't been around my household since 2004 or so. The participants have 30 days to write a 50,000 word novel. Now, don't let me kid you here that isn't a 'whole' book it is a rough draft, sort of an outline if you will. There are many gaps and holes in most of the stories, especially mine. So, mine won't be one of the thousands that will be pitched to editors and agents this month. But I did finish, and my Fae friends are resting for the next 30 days or so for me to come back and read it. By that time I promise I won't recognize much of the work, I know of a couple of major gaps where I got bored and skipped ahead. This weekend I have to figure out how to get my little badge downloaded so I can show it off to everyone.

Todays card is the Devil. Most of you know I don't believe in the Devil, at least not in the popular form. The Devil in the Tarot for me means this is a day when I must watch for the temptations that can overcome any good work I've done. The Devil is allowing someone or something to take your power from you, making your decisions. The positive side of this card is learning what works to protect you. It is learning that you have the power to control your own life and actions.