The Tarot Room – Georgianna

The Moon moves into Leo today and stays there until Friday.

Translated into Tarot cards, this transit would be like the High Priestess is wearing Strength’s clothing. She’s thrown off her heavy cape and is spending some time outside with her lion.

The Moon in Leo, or High Priestess in Strength’s clothing is potentially a time of emotional power. Something beautiful that’s usually under wraps can finally be revealed.

The silence is broken. Quiet wisdom and passion can be united. During this time, it might be difficult to keep your ideas to yourself. But why should you?

Try finding an outlet for plans you’ve been sitting on? This is an opportunity to shine if you’re not over-burdened by self-consciousness.

It might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but letting your wilder side out right now could be positive. The sun isn’t always shining. Take advantage of it when it does.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6 of Disks

The reckoning’s done and it’s finally time to dole out the rewards.  Have you done your fair share?  Are you ready to accept what’s due?

Success is coming to those who have done what they can to manifest their goals.  It may seem like manna from heaven but look again – it’s more likely compensation for a job well done.

And don’t forget to thank those who have been helping you. We’re never alone in either our successes or our failures.

I’m not much of a cook, but I do enjoy a good cooking show competition. I’ve been watching a lot of them lately.

Recently, after an exciting rerun of Alex Vs. America, I got to thinking – how might one create a delicious Tarot themed feast?

As I just mentioned, I’m not much of a cook … so I decided let’s check in with ChatGPT and see what it has to say.

My prompt was: If, as a master Tarot reader, you were to prepare a delicious vegetarian Tarot-themed luncheon, what would you serve for lunch?

The Answer: A vegetarian Tarot-themed luncheon would be a delightful exploration of Tarot’s archetypes through fresh, plant-based dishes. Each course would reflect the symbolism and essence of certain Tarot cards, while also delivering a satisfying and nourishing vegetarian meal. Here’s how I’d design it:

Starter: The Hermit’s Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup

• A comforting, hearty soup with a velvety texture made from roasted garlic and creamy potatoes, symbolizing introspection and wisdom, much like The Hermit. The deep, earthy flavors bring warmth, perfect for contemplation. Served with a drizzle of olive oil and crispy shallots on top for added depth.

Main Course: The Emperor’s Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

• Large portobello mushrooms stuffed with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pine nuts, topped with vegan parmesan. This dish reflects the stability, authority, and grounded nature of The Emperor. The mushrooms symbolize strong foundations, while the rich stuffing offers layers of flavor and nourishment.

Accompaniment: The Lovers’ Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad

• A visually stunning salad with roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, walnuts, and arugula dressed in a balsamic glaze. The colors of red and white, representing passion and purity, echo The Lovers’ card, symbolizing harmony, balance, and choices made from the heart.

Side Dish: The World’s Spiralized Vegetable Medley

• A beautiful spiral of zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes sautéed lightly with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, symbolizing completion and harmony, like The World card. The variety of colors and textures represents the unity of different elements coming together to create something complete and whole.

Dessert: The Star’s Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

• A light, zesty lemon poppy seed cake, drizzled with a vegan glaze made from coconut milk and lemon zest, symbolizing hope, inspiration, and renewal. This dessert would feel fresh, bright, and full of promise, much like The Star, offering a sweet end to the meal with an uplifting tone.

Drink: The Temperance’s Herbal Elixir

• A cooling herbal infusion made with chamomile, mint, and lavender, representing balance, moderation, and calm. The soft flavors of the tea embody Temperance’s message of harmony and equilibrium, offering a soothing drink that cleanses the palate between courses.

Final Treat: The Magician’s Chocolate-Dipped Almonds

• Simple yet delightful, these chocolate-covered almonds would represent The Magician’s mastery of alchemy and transformation. The almonds represent groundedness, while the dark chocolate adds a sense of indulgence and magic, balancing the meal with a little touch of sweetness and wisdom.

This vegetarian luncheon would incorporate Tarot symbolism into every dish while ensuring a nourishing and flavorful experience for guests. Each course would offer a unique reflection of the archetypes, bringing together plant-based cuisine and mystical energies for an inspired meal.

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Wow Wow!! That sounds delicious!! I wish ChatGPT could cook it up for me.

Regarding the picture, the prompt I used was: Draw a picture of a vegetarian Tarot themed luncheon prepared by The Tarot Room

Not sure what’s going on with the food in the mid left of the page … like a spiral of something actually served on a card … and then there’s the cards themselves . . . very interesting. Strange layout for lunch, but I like it.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
#14 – Temperance

This is a great day to even things out. Balance and temperance are the energies surrounding you now. Can you bring your physical world into harmony with your emotional state?

Temperance is about that perfect mix, neither too much nor too little. It’s about becoming conscious of what you want to be both inside and out, and courageous enough to try.

You are responsible for any healing you might need. The first step is to acknowledge what might be out of balance and then start readjusting.

Sometimes it’s about finding a new way to meld your internal opposites; sometimes it’s about casting out what no longer works. In all cases though, it’s about being true to your self and connecting to the grander universe.

Try asking an angel for some help today. You might be surprised at the result.

The Moon moves into Cancer today, and stays there until Wednesday.

Looking at this transit through the lens of the Tarot, you might describe it as the High Priestess dressed in the clothing of the Charioteer. She’s left the safety of her pillars and veil, and has hit the road.

The Moon in Cancer, or the High Priestess dressed as the Charioteer, can be a powerful time of comfortable change and emotional resilience.

Knowledge gathered in silence has coalesced and it’s time to share without fear of being hurt.

Emotional loyalty, intuitive direction and strength of character can give you the resolve to go forward. Even into the unknown.

Try not to coddle yourself. You can only win if you have the courage to play to the end.

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Monday, November 18, 2024
10 of Disks

You may have more physical prosperity than you thought.  Look around and see the support that’s there.

It’s likely that the money or physical support or whatever it is you need is at hand and that those who said they were behind you really are.

Trust your family and loved ones, they really do have your back and were never going to let you fall.

Open yourself to abundance and you might be surprised at how much is there for you.

And when you prosper, don’t forget to be generous.  No one ever does it all on their own (even when we think we do).  We all need each other, and it’s through sharing that we discover our true wealth.

When looking at cards in a Tarot spread, obviously we pay attention to the Suits, ie. Cups, Wands, Swords, and Disks/Pentacles.

But instead of just considering the Suits in terms of the areas of life they represent, ie. Swords for the mental realm, Cups for emotions, Disks for the physical, and Wands for the spiritual … we can also look at how the elements of each Suit interact and influence each other, and how that interaction can provide clues about the atmosphere of the situation described in a reading.

And just to be clear, by ‘elements’, I mean the actual four basic elements as found in nature that are associated with each suit.

The most common Tarot Elemental Associations are:

Cups – Water

Wands – Fire

Disks – Earth

Swords – Air

So if you have a lot of Cups in a spread, Cups being associated with water … the situation likely feels fluid, flowing, moving, like water does. The feelings it represents creep into all the crevices of our life.

Lots of Wands suggests a potential blaze, a sudden roaring up of energy. Or maybe it’s a quieter, simmering flame, just keeping things heated, like a passion burning, but contained.

Or Swords … in which case it’s the element of air … blowing hard or softly. Air might stay still for a moment, but like our state of mind, it can change in a flash, from one direction to the next.

And finally, if you’re looking at a lot of Disks/Pentacles, we’re talking about a physical state … the feel is earthy, like the soil. It’s more solid than the other Suits, less likely to fly off, burst out, or flow away … at least on its own.

But what if there’s a mix (which is more likely than not) … let’s say a mix of mostly Cups and Disks?

Elementarily, if there were more Cups than Disks, you might imagine the earth/soil flowing with the water, changing from a solid into something a little more muddy, more malleable, causing new shapes to be formed. It could be a situation where what had seemed hard and fast is no longer that. It’s been altered by an emotional circumstance or perspective.

Or it might be the reverse, more Disks than Cups … the earth being so dry, it absorbs all the water. In that case we might feel the situation as being less likely to change outright, at least not without some strong inputs … and you’d look to see if there are any of those in the details of the cards.

Another example might be a mix of Wands and Swords … here, without even looking at the pictures on the cards, you know that you’re seeing something very different than the above scenario.

Air and fire can be a heady, and potentially dangerous mix, likely more intensely dynamic than the water/earth interaction. The wind can be so strong it blows out the fire, ie. logic over passion … or maybe the fire just gets bigger with each puff of air. Looking at the details will tell you which, or something in the middle.

You get the idea. There’s all sorts of combinations. Paying attention to these interactions and imagining them as actual elements can give you a sense of how the situation might feel to the person getting the reading, beyond what’s in the storyline itself.

If you haven’t been thinking of the suits this way, try it out.

Oh … and don’t forget, each of the Major cards has an element as well. Throw them into the mix and now you’re really getting somewhere …

Sunday, November 17, 2024
3 of Disks

You’ve been working hard and the people that matter are starting to take notice.  Take pride in doing a good job.

You’re becoming a master at your trade, and mastery requires not only technical skill, but also an appreciation for the art in what you do.

When you care about your job or the tasks you’ve taken on, the work involved is rarely a chore.  Look at your tasks as the creative processes they are.

Whatever you’re doing, you’re creating something, bringing something new into the world.  Consider your role as creator with the seriousness it deserve.

The Moon moves into Gemini today and will stay there until Monday.

From a Tarot perspective, this transit would be like the High Priestess is dressed as the Lovers’ Angel. She floats above the naked couple, blessing their sacred union.

The Moon in Gemini, or High Priestess dressed as the Lovers’ angel, can be an emotionally confusing time, one where internal conflicts arise in order to be reconciled.

But it can also be a time of clarity, honest communication and almost intuitive understanding about yourself and those around you.

Quiet faith teams up with commitment and the Angels approve of the whole thing.

Try to keep your emotions in line with your reason. Going too far either way could disturb a really nice balance.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Page of Cups

Sweetness abounds when the Page of Cups is around.  This is a great day to communicate emotions – enthusiastically and without censor, especially to those you love.

There’s a lightness in the air and the sense that something new could be starting.  And it just might be.

It’s good to remember though, that there’s no need for you to commit to anything serious right now.  It’s still the time of freshness and beginnings.  Becoming heavy now would only dampen what’s still just growing.

Express yourself and let your imagination wander.