On Magic …

“That profanation has befallen the doctrines and mysteries of Magic we have no intention to deny; repeated from age to age, the misuse itself has been a great and terrible lesson for those who made secret things unwisely known. The Gnostics caused the Gnosis to be prohibited by Christians, and the official sanctuary was closed to high initiation. The hierarchy of knowledge was thus compromised by the intervention of usurping ignorance, while the disorders within the sanctuary were reproduced in the state, for, willingly or otherwise, the king always depends from the priest, and it is towards the eternal adytum of divine instruction that earthly powers will ever look for consecration and for energy to insure their permanence”

(Eliphas Levi, The History of Magic, 1860, p. 44).

Tarot Contemplation – Knight of Cups

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Ah, onward and upward, and this Knight is the bearer of good news and positive vibes.  Things are beginning to smooth down for you at work and projects are proceeding better than you expected.  A definite improvement from the other day.  If you’re dating or looking, this Knight says you’re about to meet someone who’s going to sweep you off your feet!  In an established relationship, you and your partner are getting along much better and feeling very committed to each other.  Your finances are shaping up and good news is headed your way.  If you’re in the process of sorting out what you have on your books, be assured that your finances don’t look as bad as you might think.  Paying closer attention to your health is yielding positive test results, and that means you are beginning to accomplish your health goals.  Be sure to go into meditation today.  Take the time, because Spirit is bringing a message to you … either through circumstance or a person … that will further expand your spiritual understanding about the Way It Is.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man

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We’re at a crossroads on our Fool’s spiritual journey … we must decide whether to expand our perspective, or not.  Yes, or no … in, or out … up, or down … what to do, and how to do it.  Don’t make rash decisions.  Stop, relax and look at the variables … breathe in your choices, breathe out confidence and trust in yourself.  How does your heart feel about the situation, or the person, in question?  Perhaps this is a moment where continuing to say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it no longer serves your Highest Good.  Are you clinging to old ideas/ways because it’s comfortable, or are you now ready to let go?  Embracing change might be the precise remedy to your quandry.  The question is whether you best serve your interests in the long run to change.  Of course, we all say we know the obvious answer, but will YOU do it?  This time, telling yourself to let it go and let it flow might be the smartest direction.  If it’s negative, let it go.  Don’t settle.

Tarot Contemplation – Ten of Swords

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Be wary of where and with whom you place your trust.  Whether you are questioning whether to believe in or trust an individual, or whether a situation is stable and can be relied upon, the answer is “no”.  However, remember the old adage, “as one door closes, another door opens.”  There are better opportunities opening to you further along on your journey, so take heart and trust yourself and trust the Universe that you are being guided to that new destination.  Relative to work, this sign indicates that your work situation is about to come to an end, so it’s best to prepare now to make a move.  You might have been treated badly by someone, but don’t waste your energies trying to even the score.  Move on and persevere.  Something is also amiss with your partner, therefore, don’t close your eyes and ignore it.  Deal with the situation now and, if it results in a break in relations, keep your head up, take a deep breath, and move forward.  Money matters may bring disappointment to you today, so don’t gamble or take any risks.  As with anything that goes up, it eventually falls and this is the valley you are in now.  Remember that you anticipate these situations and hopefully prepared accordingly.  Don’t beat yourself up; press on.  Similarly, on your health front, perhaps you overestimated (or underestimated) your actual body health situation by listening to another that gave you less than candid advice.  No worries.  Consider alternative treatment methods you uncover doing your own research now.  Spiritually, you feel you are able to disengage from long-held beliefs and ideas that now appear to be obstacles to expanding your understanding about the Way It Is.  Make the break from the past, and embrace the fact that this choice is a good thing in spite of any guilt or pain you might feel about that choice.

Behind The Magic

According to new scientific evidence, an Interconnected Energy Field permeates every particle of the physical world, interweaving everything within and throughout this ‘reality’ in a beautifully incomprehensible ‘ocean’ of fluid energy. Now, as we realize our intrinsic place as sentient beings in this reality field, we are becoming conscious participants in the creation and manifestation of our world.
By Guest Writer Áine Sands​

http://wakeup-world.com/2016/01/17/science-behind-the-magic/

Tarot Contemplation – Two of Wands

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The number 2 indicates that your attention is best placed on keeping your perspectives and perceptions in balance on even the smallest details of your life.  Don’t allow those health habits you’ve been recently cultivating slip:  persistence sets a habit that feels natural.  And, even though you’ve experienced a couple of great days in your relationships, today is a reminder that great relationships are founded on give-and-take considerations.  In other words, it’s not always about you, and you and your partner are benefiting from more open communications.  If you’re single, the Two of Wands counsels to “not judge a book by its cover”, that is, temper your initial perceptions of those you meet and engage in conversation to view others in a fairer light.  That said, if things have been in flux at work, then they’re about to even out and run more smoothly for a better fit.  Despite criticisms you might have experienced, don’t let anyone put off your self-confidence.  You’re more together than you might realize at work.  Your finances are looking healthier because you’ve been more mindful of your spending, so if you’re within budget and you need something, you have the ability to spend on an item of worth to you.  Today is a great day for chakra-balancing meditation, as this supports your body’s overall health.  Remember, you are always spiritually and emotionally in partnership with yourself.  Engaging in such energywork proves beneficial to your body, mind and spirit.

Tarot Contemplation – Six of Pentacles

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You are continuing to benefit from this same positive energy wave that initiated last Thursday … that is, your efforts and focus are paying off, and your actions of paying it forward are continuing to attract more positive opportunities that bring abundance into your life.  That powerful person that began supporting you last week is creating bridges for you to cross this week.  This benefits you in the workplace and on the job front.  Utilize the positive energies of yesterday’s Ace of Cups to nurture and encourage this relationship.  In relationships, all continues well with you and your partner because you are both feeling prosperous and successful being together as a couple.  If you are dating, that person you casually met the other day is warming up to you, and you to him/her, so feel encouraged to get to know this special person.   The steps you’ve been taking to care for your body health continue to yield positive results relative to your awareness of problems that need fixing, so remain positive and expect the best outcome from pursuing resources made available to you here. Continue your path of learning and understanding of spiritual ideas at a deeper level and sharing what you know.  You are yielding beneficial results working all aspects of the Law of Attraction now.

Tarot Contemplation – Ace of Cups

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Wow … we’re on a roll with yet another positive sign showing up on our journey!  Yesterday, our ambitions felt the power behind riding the Universe’s wave … today, that high resonance manifests in new and renewed joy in all aspects of our relationships.  This is a great time to meet and create friendships because, generally, people will begin responding well to being with you.  Such rapport with others brings promising opportunities for new relationships, job promotions, better employment, deeper commitment with our partners, better health and more chances to pay it forward to continue attracting more of what you’re seeking in your quest to define “the good life” for you.  You’re feeling your connection with all of creation because you feel the Creator within you.  Feeling this spark and exploring its depth is certainly a powerful focus for today’s meditation.