The Wheel of Fortune

This the 10 th card of the Major Arcana. The picture was taken in Santa Fe on a rare rainy day as I was exploring with my camera how the rain created intense contrasts in Nature. When I rediscovered this photo while creating the deck I decided to photoshop it.

The more you are grounded at the center of the “ Karmic wheel“ the more lucid you are in seeing the repetitive and destructive patterns in your life, and of course the further away your are from your center the more out of control your life will be. The more you create quality moments (slowing the pace, having a cup of tea, breathing gently slowly, taking a walk, stretching etc... ) in your daily life the more you will reconnect with your center, you heart, your knowing of the truth, your soul. Your are freeing yourself from the past, remembering your longing for grace.

Get a reading from me this weekend!

I will be in Colorado Springs this weekend for the Celebration Metaphysical Fair at the auditorium downtown. It is on Friday from 1-9pm, Saturday from 10-7, and Sunday from 10-5. Below is the website with directions and more information. Hope to see you there for a reading.

http://www.celebrationfair.com/

The Teacher

It is the fifth card of the Major Arcana. I deliberatly choose a picture of the earth that I saw in a children’s book at the beautiful library in Boulder to illustrate the meaning of the card. Last night I watched a documentary about our known Universe hosted by Carl Sagan.

He was saying how unique , how magnificent the planet Earth is. If we reflect on it we sense in our being that we come for a certain length of time on the planet Earth to learn to experience the profound mystery of being, to realise the privilege of our experience in living LIFE, to embody this experience by being compasionate because being human is not for the Sissies!

We read,we talk, we teach about love, kindness,understanding, now we have to “walk the talk”.

Art/Temperance

This is the 14th card in the Major Arcana. I choose this photo because it really expresses for me how various parts can integrate and have overall feelings of harmony. I was standing in front of a building that has glass walls in the front and back. So that not only did I photograph my reflection, but also the reflection of the landscape behind me and also the landscape that could be seen in front of me through the back glass door. I felt that it created a very pleasing surrealistic impression.

Most of our life's work is to integrate and combine the light and dark sides of our nature so that we can express ourselves in the world in our own unique way. Take the time to reflect on your gifts and talents. Opposites attracts, and when they blend together they create greater possibilities to live a more passionate and wholistic life.

The Moon

The Moon is the 18th card of the Major Arcana. This picture was taken near where I live. When I looked up at the moon near what looked like a chimney, it reminded me of Paris for some reason. So I had to take a picture and then the following day I decided it was a very good moon picture for the deck.

Is the Honeymoon over? Are you moonstruck?

A classic line of spiritual teachings is "Don't look at my finger pointing at the moon. Look at the moon directly!" These are various expressions inspired by the moon.

Pay attention to your dreams, they reveal an aspect of yourself that is compromised in the social world. They usually show your desire to be more authentic in your daily life. If you have the gift of remembering your dreams, it is an invitation to work with them. Keeping a journal would be very inspiring so that you can look deeply into your nature.

Enjoy the reflection of the Moon, don't be deceived by it. The Moon is an invitation to go inward so that you can reflect on what you are about in this world and how you express yourself. Look at your relationships. Maybe try to be more authentic with the people you come in contact with in your daily life.

Adjustment/Justice

The Justice card is the 8th card in the deck of the Major Arcana. The photo for this card is a stone scultpure created by 'The Fool' in the Boulder Creek. For me it ipetomizes balance.

If you are drawn to this card is it time to restore balance. Are you finding yourself in a difficult situation? Are you honest with yourself and others about the way you feel? Is your health being compromised? Are you true to your commitments? Is your check book balanced? It might be time to change jobs.

This card is a message of the Universe to trust your ability to adjust, to change, to remember that you have wanted this change for a long time. It might also be time to look in your closet, drawers, basement. Have a garage sale! Unclutter your head and space so that you can bring clarity, order and balance into your life. Being in nature near water is very healing for you.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man is the 12th card of the major Arcana. This picture was taken in Santa Fe by the pond of a dear friend of mine who was sitting watching the fish, this inspired me to capture this moment. The following day I said to myself 'This is the picture of the Hanged Man!'.

If you could take a picture of your life up to now, could you visualize the effect? Now turn it upside down. Look deeply, see if you can have a fresh overview of your past. If you were to pick the Hangman it is a sign that you are rendered immobile by the force of your repetitive and destructive patterns and it is high time to look at why. You might feel stuck and even numb. You feel like a prisoner of your life, constantly restricted by the rational of your mind telling you why you can not move. If you free yourself from your tyrannical mind and observe without judgment you can create an energetic shift. It will free you from old patterns of survival. At this point your determination to become unstuck can release you from your self imposed limitations. It is a surrender to the authentic purpose of your life. Trust that your inner wisdom will illuminate what you desire deeply to express.

Your homework is to go to the children's playground and hang upside down. Or put your head between your legs...what do you see?