February 3rd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Kung Hei Fat Choi – Congratulations and Be Prosperous!!!
It’s the Year of the Metal Rabbit!
Strength, determination, and resilience combines with creativity, compassion, sensitivity and prudence.
Hop with happiness and good luck all year long!!
Happy New Year!
February 3rd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Ace of Wands
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Ace of Wands
The flame has been ignited and there’s a new feeling floating around. This is a day to let inspiration lead the way. Throw out your old excuses and start something you really care about. Passion and fire are what motivates the soul and it’s time to listen to yours.
You might not yet know what’s different but you know your old way of doing things is no longer possible. A new spirit has been planted and you can probably feel the excitement beginning to build.
Whatever it is that moves you with enthusiasm should be your starting point. Being true to your spirit isn’t being selfish. It’s what makes you fully human.
February 2nd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Alejandro Jodorowsky
When you’ve got a moment, check out this video of Alejandro Jodorosky, author of The Way of Tarot, and maybe best known for his occult films El Topo and The Holy Mountain.
It’s part two of Daniel Pinchbeck’s conversation with the celebrated Tarot master and film-maker. In it, Jodorowski discusses archetypes, religion and the unconscious forces behind creation.
Jodorowsky as El Topo
He talks about Buddhism, Tarot, Kabbala and mudras. He also tells us why Tipheret is his favourite Sephira and the Tarot of Marseille his favourite deck.
This video was directed and edited by Bradley Smith. It was filmed on an evening celebrating the release of Jodorowsky’s latest book, Psychomagic.
Well worth taking the time to watch.
February 2nd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
0 The Fool
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
#0 – The Fool
This is a great day to take the leap and do something different. It might seem crazy and you have no idea how it’s going to turn out, or maybe even how you got on this path in the first place, but here you are. It’s time for you to make your move and do so without fear.
The Fool card isn’t telling you to be an idiot, but rather to stop double thinking yourself all the time and worrying that every single thing is in order before you can make a move. Life isn’t really that logical. There is no way to prepare for all eventualities, no matter how smart you are. Do what you can and let the universe take care of the bigger story.
February 1st, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Salem City Seal
There’s a debate right now in Salem, Massachusetts about how many psychics there should be in that town.
Presently, all of Salem’s professional fortune-tellers are required to have a license.
Until two years ago, city by-laws limited the number of psychic licenses available to five for every 50,000 inhabitants.
Apparently, that law was seldom enforced. In 2009, the population of Salem was 41,361. And there were a lot more than five psychics there.
When City Council revised the law in 2009, no new limits were imposed on the number of psychics in the city, but they did institute a maximum of 6 per store.
Now some residents are upset. They want more control over how many people should be allowed to read the future and accept money for doing so.
At least seventy licenses were issued last year, 13 to individuals and 25 to stores. That’s about one psychic for every 591 Salem resident.
City Councilor Joan Lovely thinks that that’s too many. She doesn’t want a fortune-teller on every corner.
But the psychics have been hard to monitor. The Licensing Board is part-time and responsible not only for fortune-tellers, but for restaurants, bars, used-car dealers and rooming houses as well. They can’t keep up.
According to Board Member John Casey, “At this point, it’s not far from being out of control.”
Councilor Lovely wants to take action. A lawyer herself, she intends to discuss constitutional issues surrounding a possible cap on psychics with City Solicitor Beth Rennard.
According to the Salem News, though Rennard has yet to be approached, she’s open to the idea. “I think it’s something we’ve had in place before, and it’s something we can look at again.”
Some psychics welcome the initiative. Barbara Szafranski is one of them. Owner of two psychic shops, and eligible for 12 licenses herself, Szafranski says she’s upset about how many licenses are out there, and to whom they’re being issued.
Psychic Linda Weinbaum is also concerned. She thinks there’s too many readers in Salem and that putting a cap on licenses should be seriously explored.
It’s interesting that psychics and non-psychics seem to be on board with this. Though their agendas might be quite different.
The City Council is concerned that the historical importance of Salem will be forgotten in the circus-like atmosphere of fortune-tellers everywhere.
The psychics, on the other hand, are worried about the competition. Or at least that’s what it looks like from here.
Another psychic store owner, Teri Kalgren, thinks the idea of caps should be open for discussion. But Kalgren adds that the business is ‘feast or famine.’
City officials themselves acknowledge that most of the psychics in Salem are only open for a few weeks in October.
It’s a fascinating problem. I can see that gimmicky fortune-telling neon might cheapen a downtown. But if that’s the issue, maybe the controls should be put on trashy store-fronts rather than psychics themselves.
And if it really is only for a few weeks a year, I’m not sure what harm the readers are doing. I imagine they’re satisfying a demand.
For a town nicknamed, The Witch City, it shouldn’t be surprising that people flock there for divinatory adventure. Psychics are part of the fun.
It’ll be interesting to see what comes of this. I look forward to hearing what the people of Salem decide.
February 1st, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
#2 The High Priestes
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
#2 – The High Priestess
This is a good day to give your spirit some serious attention. Take a little time by yourself to think about what it is that you believe. What do you think of the world and your place in it? What ultimately gives your life meaning?
It’s also a good time right now to pay attention to the messages other people have been sending you. Let yourself absorb the world around you without feeling the need to jump in right away and take action. This is a better time to sit and receive than to act.
Observe, listen and think about what it is you’re doing. Through reflection you’ll start to see all sides. Through this wider perspective you’ll find the priorities and direction that can help you on your path.