Tarot Contemplation – The Star

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One of my favorite cards in the Tarot … The Star is definitely a good omen indicating that your aspirations are being met and that the Universe is conspiring with you to make it so.  You are at a peek manifestation moment, so savor it by taking full advantage of the positive energies flowing your way.  You create what your heart looks-to.  New opportunities are flying into your life, so be ready and open to them all.  Your relationship with your partner is going well and you will both reach new heights of contentment and fulfillment.  If you’re dating, this is a definite sign that you’ll meet someone special, so be sure to go out and mingle.  Continue taking care of your health because your diligence is paying off … always remember that your health is your wealth.  Financially, you are doing much better and work and business opportunities are opening to you even more favorably.  If you can afford it, now is the time to take a risk in the stock market, or to gamble.  Don’t go overboard, of course (because we benefit today from remaining on the Middle Path always), but Luck is definitely on your side today. Continue with yesterday’s vibe of sharing what you know with others because you are inspiring others.  Paying it forward today sows good karma for you tomorrow.

Tarot Contemplation – Six of Pentacles

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A most positive sign that your efforts and focus are about to pay off, and you are about to become a beneficiary or the giver of something of great value to another.  Not only is sharing an act of caring, it is also an action that attracts more positive opportunities that bring abundance into your life.  While these messages are generally related to money (Pentacles), this card also indicates that a rather powerful person is likely to support you, particularly at work.  If you were looking for an opportunity to ask for a raise, this door is open to you now.  If you are seeking funding or a loan, circumstances favor that you will obtain it.  Don’t think windfall, but rather, fiscal generosity.  In relationships, all is on an even keel and you and your partner experience happiness so long as communications remain clear and the actions of give and take are made from a heartspace of affection in acceptance.  If you are dating, the next person you meet is likely to be a kind, generous and positive spirit, so enjoy getting to know this person as you let that person know you’re looking for a partner.  The direction you are taking to care for your body health is yielding positive results, so remain positive and expect the best outcome from pursuing resources made available to you here.  You’ve been expanding your learning and understanding of spiritual ideas at a deeper level and others whom you recognize are also seeking could benefit from your choice to share what you know.  Be generous with what you know and continue expanding your horizons through enjoyment of the conversations to be had.

Tarot Contemplation – Seven of Wands

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Your perseverance from the other day (5 of Wands) has paid off and you’re coming out on top!  Keep believing in what you can do to overcome lingering fear and self-doubt.  Remember the King of Wands in your corner?  Garner courage and self-confidence and just do it, because you are on a roll.  Don’t hesitate to make clear where you stand with others.  Being an independent today drives your point home.  You’re clear-headed, contrary to others’ perceptions, and your position will likely clarify the situation for those others.  This tack will also work well in your relationships.  If you’re still a free agent, you’re about to meet someone while visiting locations outside your usual spots. Tired of workplace politics-nonsense and thinking of branching out on your own?  Today’s a great day to brainstorm a logical plan for self-employment or a side job that can be done alongside your regular job.  You might experience a well-deserved bonus or increase in income, so again, be sensible and don’t spend it all in one place.  If you’re worrying about an aspect of your health, stop worrying and do something proactive to remove that unnecessary mindset, such as consulting your medical provider for answers.  Unearth your fears, don’t continue to bury them, because hesitation now hinders your journey and overall happiness in being.

Ancient Kemet Art

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Ancient kemet art is 5,000 years old. It is highly symbolic and intended to keep history alive. Ancient kemet art refers to the canonical 2d and 3d art developed in Kemet from 3000 BC and used until the 3rd century. kemet art depicted the daily lives and history of kemet and its people to the new decade and generatiosn yet to come. Although some paintings have been altered and re colored to fit western look like the lady below, it took stability and completeness. Egyptian art in all forms obeyed one law: the mode of representing man, nature and the environment remained almost the same for thousands of years and the most admired artists were those who replicated most admired styles of the past.

The Value of Performing House/Property Blessings

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A house blessing or property/land blessing is a usual practice in many esoteric and magical circles.  A house blessing is typically performed before the new residents move in. House blessings bring positive and loving energy into the house (and entire property) and also clean out any psychic residues left by previous tenants.

Did you know that when you get into an argument with someone that the energy of that argument lingers in the house, whether you intended to affect the sanctity of the house or not? In fact, there is the saying that “your thought is where you last left it.” Roughly translated, this saying means that if you had a negative conversation with your house mate while you were both in the kitchen, the thought forms associated with that conversation will remain in the kitchen. Left unresolved, each time you enter the kitchen and think about the topic of conversation, the last thought that you had about that topic will surface. You simply pick up where you left off unless you intentionally work to change the way you think or feel about the topic.

Now imagine that over the years multiple families or groups of people lived in the house. Without a house blessing to cleanse the house and property of junky energies, the new owners of property will likely find themselves thinking thoughts, feeling emotions, or taking actions that are highly unusual to their normal persona. This is simply the effect of “tuning in” to the psychic energies left by previous residents of the house. The more sensitive a person is to psychic energies, the more likely that person will be to pick up these leftover psychic energy forms.

House and property blessings can be done at the same time, using the same magical tools. With a Fire bowl/incense censer, self-lighting charcoal discs (available in most religious or new age stores), rubbed sage, pine resin, a keyed (or personalized) Chalice, sea salt, and pure spring water, anyone can do a house and property blessing.  Doing this type of blessing before the move-in date prevents one from having to climb up on or wiggle around furniture.  With this kind of blessing, all the negative energies (or energies opposed to the aims of the new residents) will be safely removed and released back into Universe. The house will be “like new” energetically, and the new residents can the intentionally create the type of psychic energy that matches their aims.

Of course, not all house blessings bring about a clearing of psychic residue.  Sometimes, thee is a talisman, like a doll or some other magically charged item, that is left inside the house that is creating the negative psychic signature and causing the incense smoke to not penetrate the walls, but rather repel the smoke!  In such cases, the Magician must resort to banishing rituals and the ritual removing of the object housing the negative energy before the property or home can be freed of all psychic residue.  So, it is essential in a Magician’s skill set to master rituals that aid him/her in the location of the negative source for removal purposes.  In the Golden Dawn system, these skills are taught at the Zelator 1=10 grade level.

Tarot Contemplation – King of Wands

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This mentor is coming back around to check in with you.  Feel warmly supported by others, especially the men around you; they think well of you.  The King boosts your confidence and ambition to do more towards your goals.  All good signs that you are progressing forward today.  Release anger and negative feelings that have built up from the other day … anger is useless once the moment that triggered that reaction passed, and negative feelings like worry are useless emotions because such states of mind keep you from being present and aware in the Moment.  Your strength and vitality reside in the Now.

Tarot Contemplation – Five of Wands

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You are your best advocate, so hold your head up and believe in yourself to advance today.  You’re facing competition, but know that you can compete successfully … but you must try and give it your best shot.  Today is an occasion where your best approach might be to go around obstacles (bob, weave and parry!) to tackle them.  This applies to you in the workplace and in your relationships.  Your spending the other day may have caused finances to become tight, but keep your cool and your nose to the grindstone.  You can rebuild; just be honest with what you are facing and pursue your previous approach that built your resources up the last time.  Just take a moment to center and meet yourself and you will see your path out of this fray clearly.

Tarot Contemplation – Knight of Wands

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May 1st, Beltane, marks the beginning of summer (remember, Midsummer is the June Summer Solstice), and summer means traveling for a well-deserved change of scenery.  If you’re feeling the itch to take a vacation, make plans now.  The Universe is inviting you to be spontaneous and enthusiastic about rewarding your Spirit for all the days you have worked diligently to keep to the Middle Path.  The suit of Wands is ruled by elemental Fire, so enjoy feeling dynamic and confident … you deserve to feel good about rewarding yourself on occasion, and this is one of those times.  While you’re skipping along, however, do be mindful that you don’t misstep and hurt yourself (literally).  Exuberance does have its limits.