The Nine of Coins ~ Generosity = Abundance!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Nine of Coins (Pentacles) representing: Abundance, success, admiration, self-realization, giving and receiving.

The best way for me to describe the energy of this card is through a personal story. You’ve seen my postings about the abundant harvest of plums I’ve had this summer. So, I opened up my yard to anyone who wanted to come and pick the plentiful plums. And low and behold, I had dozens of people come by. Neighbors, friends, family, clients, kids on skateboards, people walking their dogs…with bags and bowls, all enjoying the harvest. And it was so fun to commune and share with everyone. I was totally  having an Earth Goddess moment!

Then, the other day, one of my friends brought me several jars of plum jam that she had made from the purple plums (and some pickles too), and it brought me so much joy! And a deep realization of how abundant generosity can be.

And in the same few days, I was gifted a car by my parents (their old car—but totally sweet and much better than my old one), and I received the most amazing painting from an artist I greatly admire.

So, the Nine of Pentacles asks: How do you define abundance? It can come in worldly success and money—which is always great! or in the simple joy of sharing, of giving and receiving.

The mantra for this card is: The more I give, the more I receive!

Wishing you an abundant week!

Nine of Cups ~ Embracing Happiness and Having a Cinderella Moment!

Tarot Tuesday! The card for the week is the Nine of Cups, representing: Happiness, Overflowing Love, Joy and Blessings!

The Nine of Cups represents a time to take a step back from the worry-ness and busy-ness of life, and realize that yes…perhaps...your cups are truly full! This card is associated with Pisces, the sign of the zodiac that is often cited as wearing “rose-colored” glasses. Well, this week, go ahead, put those lovely glasses on and envision a more happy future! In the highest sense, now is a moment to stop and smell the roses of your life! And celebrate every little blossom you have created.

What’s cool about choosing this card (which I do at random) is that it’s so in-synch with the Pisces New/Super Moon last Friday…a moment where we truly sprung into magic! The Pisces energy is all about realizing new dreams and exploring your fantasies. To celebrate this event, I went and saw the new Cinderella movie. (They do say that Cinderella was a Pisces!) It really feed my happy-fantasy-all-things-possible urges. Cinderella's magical dress was worth the price of admission! And Cinderella’s loving refrain was: To be courageous and be kind. Perfect!

So, this week, celebrate your happiness and your riches—inner and outer. Focus on your cups full (not the other less fruitful ones). Here’s some suggestions to fully actualize the vibe of the Nine of Cups:  

--Write a love poem to yourself, or someone who inspires you. The energy here is very poetic. My favorite poem is a Rumi one: “It’s time to speak of roses and pomegranates and the ocean where pearls are made; of language and vision and invisible ladders which are different for each person…” What’s your favorite poem?

--Keep a gratitude journal. Gratitude holds the highest vibration, and is fully in keeping with this path/card. Celebrate your riches by writing down the aspects of your life you are most grateful for. Make it a daily occurrence. You will be amazed at how it shifts your perspective. 

--Keep a dream journal, to help you further explore the magic of this moment. Take time to write down your dream experiences, again, you may be surprised at the insight you receive. 

--Take time to be fully present to each and every moment, breathe, connect and find the joy in all and everything you do! This is true bliss!

 Wishing you a Blissful and Happy Week!    

The Nine of Wands ~ Finding Inner Strength!

Tarot Tuesday! The Nine of Wands, representing: Strength, power and wholeness! Man oh, man–I’m totally feeling this card this week! Here’s why: Sometimes we look outside ourselves for answers and recognition (yes, even little old spiritually minded me!) but the Nine of Wands inspires us to go within, to find our own inner strength and wisdom.

Ultimately, this path is about self-realization. A time where we recognize our powers and potentials and begin applying them towards a purpose. It is a strength that grows from within, and is cultivated by self awareness–and not returning to familiar situations that don’t serve the unfolding of our light!

The card asks the question: Are you afraid of your power, of your strength? Something to definitely ruminate on!

Whenever I need to ground and find inner strength, I light candles and pull out the incense…the whole ritual of communing with one’s self (and spiritual peeps) on a deeper level is very fortifying, and adds to one’s power and strength, on the highest of levels.

Affirmation: I know more and more clearly who I am. This recognition leads to the full development of my potential strength.

Have an amazing (and powerful) week!