Interpreting Tarot Cards - Part 2Written by Maria Svensson
Last time we looked at a simplified tarot card reading scheme based on 22 major arcana cards, and got as far as Emperor. We will continue this week with 5th card, Hierophant.A Hierophant is someone who interprets secret knowledge, and represents learning, often in a religious context. In readings, Hierophant represents learning from experts, or official institutions. This card can symbolize fact that you face an internal struggle with reactionary drives or forces, and need to be more freethinking. It also puts you on warning that not all learning comes from dusty old text books. Next tarot card is Lovers. Obviously, this card represents both love and sex. In a reading Lovers can indicate a crossroads in your path, usually moral in nature. The choice between high ground and your base desires is yours, of course. How you make that decision between base and lofty reflects what sort of a person you are, as easy route quite often turns out to be not so easy after all. The Chariot is next Tarot card we shall look at. At www.psychicsuperstore.com we believe that this card signifies need for positive control. This means firm decisions, not brutal ones. Self control is strongly marked with this card, as is concept of victory. The Chariot, though, does not allow for win-win scenarios - there will be a loser in this episode. Your competition must be defeated in order for you to win, is message of this card. After Chariot comes Strength, and this is not just physical strength, but inner qualities of perseverance, courage, determination and calmness in a crisis. These qualities are ones that help you not to give up, and persistence is message here. You must also note that too much strength can be counter-productive. Forbearance and patience can also be signs of inner strength.
| | Home Blessing MagickWritten by Cyann
A home blessing meditation for charging a room: Sit Straight with palms on lap, take deep breaths, relax, and move into a mental space where you activate your intuitive senses. Imagine a cord of energy from your spine connecting you to Earth, and channel energy from Earth through it. Silently ask for divine protection, guidance, and blessing. Direct your psychic sensing outward, and feel lines of force coming out of your aura. Note where strongest energy is (check out floor, ceiling, directions, etc.), Note spots that feel empty or dead, note places that feel full alive, focus on where you are sitting and how you feel at that particular spot. Imagine a sphere of light and love energy at your heart, feel it pulsing outward with every breath. Feel radiance increase with every breath, feel your self as a star, continue to breathe deeply and send out energy, letting it pulsate in room. When ready, start making power sounds representing love and light you are channeling; use it to amplify light you are weaving; and fill room with energy. Then shift focus to sending a probe out into room. Note differences in quality of energy and how you feel about it. Repeat if necessary. When done, feel completeness of work.
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