I recently had the privilege of reviewing a marvelous new deck published by US Games Systems called the "Sun and Moon Tarot" by Vanessa Decort. This is a wonderful deck with fantastic little characters that are so whimsical and expressive.
Aug 31, 2010
Aug 30, 2010
Gardening Tips
Many people consider fertilizer to be a vital factor in the equation to successful gardening. There's no doubt that Aug 29, 2010
Serenity Sunday
Gratitude Spell
Gratitude will get you everything. To make use of this kind of magic, set your altar with a suitable incense such as frankincense or myrrh, as well as a safe incense burner and a lighter. Light the incense and smell the sweet smoke, then say:
Lord and Lady, I give thanks
For Sun that warms and wind that sings.
You have given me so much,
Now I give thanks for all these things.
Spend as much time as it takes to count your blessings, and speak what you appreciate about each blessing. Thank your divine patrons as you would thank a family member for a perfect birthday gift. Ask for nothing.
Llewellyn Spell a Day
My List:
1.) My family
2.) My animals
3.) Great friends
4.) Tarot and Oracle decks to review (thank you US Games!)
5.) School starts soon (Yay!)
6.) Soft green grass under my feet
7.) Quiet time
8.) Cat toys
9.) Contentment
10.) My struggles and triumphs (they have made me who I am today)
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Lord and Lady, I give thanks
For Sun that warms and wind that sings.
You have given me so much,
Now I give thanks for all these things.
Spend as much time as it takes to count your blessings, and speak what you appreciate about each blessing. Thank your divine patrons as you would thank a family member for a perfect birthday gift. Ask for nothing.
Llewellyn Spell a Day
My List:
1.) My family
2.) My animals
3.) Great friends
4.) Tarot and Oracle decks to review (thank you US Games!)
5.) School starts soon (Yay!)
6.) Soft green grass under my feet
7.) Quiet time
8.) Cat toys
9.) Contentment
10.) My struggles and triumphs (they have made me who I am today)
Aug 25, 2010
Time Off
I'm going to be taking the next few days off to rest and recuperate, I'm feeling much better but a break would be heavenly too. In the next few weeks I have some really cool posts planned...I'm going to be reviewing The Sun and Moon Tarot as well as Spirit of the Wheel Meditation Deck and I recently won a Konxari deck in which I will be sharing a few of the readings I've had with it, I gotta tell you this deck is a really neat deck to use!In September, I have a book review that I'll be posting on a book called "Muhammad" by Deepak Chopra which chronicles the life of the prophet with a fresh new perspective. I will be back on Sunday with my regular "Serenity Sunday" post. Until we meet again, Bright Blessings!
Aug 24, 2010
Tarot Tuesday
The Hanged Man is traditionally suspended between two upright poles but in The Deviant Moon Tarot, we see a gentleman who is suspended from one pole by a rope tied around his ankle and the other leg bent, holding his arms behind his back. Did you notice that there is a pocket watch dangling from his bent leg? We have seen this before in the Four of Pentacles, indicating once again, there is a time issue present.In the Rider-Waite tarot, the Hanged Man represents the hope and fear of a different more challenging path, re-examining your priorities and establishing if they conform to the spiritual principals you choose to live by. Sometimes, The Hanged Man indicates that a lesson that needs to be learned and symbolizes the revelation that life is different depending on whichever way you choose to look at it.
Keywords for the Hanged Man are sacrifice, letting go, surrendering, passivity, suspension, contemplation, non action and waiting. In the Deviant Moon's Hanged Man however, the pocket watch seems to dangle from the very edge of his boot reminding him that opportunities are being missed, valuable time is wasting away and stands as a reminder us that contemplation and non action can have it's consequences...if we become too apathetic, waiting and becoming passive, life will surely pass us by.
Aug 23, 2010
Tarot In History
Aug 22, 2010
Serenity Sunday
~ Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
~ Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
~ Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.
~ Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
~ Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.
~ Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
~ Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
~ Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
~ Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Universe has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.
~ Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.
~ What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!
Have a GREAT DAY!
My List:
1.) My family
2.) My pets
3.) Terrific friends
4.) Sunshine
5.) Artwork on my fridge
6.) Breathing through my nose...finally!
7.) Reviewing great tarot decks and books
8.) Homemade lasagna
9.) Going to the local creek on a hot day
10.) Watching my children learn new things
Aug 21, 2010
Surgery
I would like to say a hearty thank you to all for your well wishes. My surgery went well and I'm not feeling all that bad. It's going to take just a few days of recovery and I'll be good as new! I'll be back tomorrow with Serenity Sunday and my gratitude list as always. Thank you again everyone and Bright Blessings!
Aug 20, 2010
Aug 19, 2010
Gardening Idea Of The Week
Container gardening is the city dweller's answer to the big backyard garden of yesteryear. You may not have a half acre to plant in flowers and vegetables, but you can get just about the same effect by growing plants in pots. Containers come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. What you choose will depend upon the type of plant and the location. A bonsai, for example, usually will be grown in a small container that won't allow a large expanse of roots to develop. A regular tree in a planter along the street will need a large container to allow for development of a larger root system.You also can use planter boxes of varying sizes to grow vegetables and flowers on balconies and patios. Or fill an old discarded wheelbarrow with soil, poke drain holes in the bottom and use to grow geraniums and cascading petunias.As you think about the size of the container, consider that when filled with moist soil, weight can be a major factor. If you are planning on a large container, mount it on casters so it can be moved easily.
Beware of decorative planters that lack drainage holes. This creates water-logged soil and rotting roots. Research shows that the old practice of placing a layer of gravel in the bottom of the container, to give some room for water to accumulate without saturating the soil, doesn't really work. If you want to use a decorative planter that doesn't have a drain hole, put your plants in a regular flower pot and place it inside the decorative container.
If you build a planter from wood, use a wood that won't rot. Or, line the planter with a water-resistant material. You can use CCA-treated wood or a natural rot-resistant wood, such as redwood. Don't use any wood that has been treated with Penta or Creosote. These materials are toxic to plants. Penta and Creosote no longer are available to the public, but some wood treated with these materials is still around.
Soil to be used in containers should contain plenty of organic matter. A heavy clay soil will hold too much water and will exclude oxygen that roots need for growth. A good brand of potting soil should work well. Fill the container about four-fifths full of the soil mix. When you water the mix, it will settle and you will have enough room between the top of the container and the top of the soil for adequate water to be poured in each time you water the plants.
Because the volume of soil in the container usually is not great, you may need to water every few days. Factors influencing the time between waterings include size of plant within the container, volume of soil to store the water, porosity of the soil mix and porosity of the container. A large plant in a small container will require watering every few days, or maybe every day in sunny, hot, windy weather. Porous containers, such as unglazed clay pots, will let the soil dry out much faster than a container with a sealed outer surface. A sandy soil mix will not hold as much water as a heavier clay type of mix.
The possibilities for container gardening are endless. Apartment dwellers can grow vegetables in containers on balconies. Varieties have been developed specifically for container use. Yellow Canary tomato is a compact 6-inch plant that is designed for growing in pots. Red Robin and Goldie tomatoes work well in hanging baskets. Watermelon plants that grow 3 to 5 feet across, can produce 12 to 14-pound watermelons.
Because the volume of soil in the container usually is not great, you may need to water every few days. Just remember the factors influencing the time between waterings include size of plant within the container, volume of soil to store the water, porosity of the soil mix and porosity of the container. A large plant in a small container will require watering every few days, or maybe every day in sunny, hot, windy weather. Porous containers, such as unglazed clay pots, will let the soil dry out much faster than a container with a sealed outer surface. A sandy soil mix will not hold as much water as a heavier clay type of mix.
The possibilities for container gardening are endless. Apartment dwellers can grow vegetables in containers on balconies. Varieties have been developed specifically for container use. Yellow Canary tomato is a compact 6-inch plant that is designed for growing in pots. Red Robin and Goldie tomatoes work well in hanging baskets. Watermelon plants that grow 3 to 5 feet across, can produce 12 to 14-pound watermelons.
Many folks like to grow tropical plants, such as citrus trees or dwarf bananas, in containers. Because of our short growing season, these can be planted in large containers that can be rolled around. If you have a large south-facing window, place them in front of that window in the winter when the sun is low in the south. Then move them outdoors in the summer. You will not corner the market on citrus fruit production, but a lot of people get a fair amount of production growing this way.
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