Daily Tarot: The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man
The Wild Unknown tarot deck

The Hanged Man is a sign that you need a new perspective... things are happening that are beyond your control. You have to let go of your ego and see things as they are, which may not be as you think they should be.

The Hanged Man will only be comfortable when he realizes he's right where he should be... and the same is true for you. Whatever it is that you're holding onto, hold it loosely. Relax and let what's coming come...

An omen in my path

Stopped briefly on our run this morning to mourn this fallen spirit. #mortality #beauty #deathfindsusall #nature #life

A photo posted by fairbetty (@fairbetty) on Jan 10, 2015 at 10:21am PST

As I was running yesterday, I came upon this fallen bird on the side of the road. I stopped to mourn his passing and then ran home. Later that day I felt the urge to sketch the image I had taken.

#art #artinnature #natureinart #artsy #create #creative

A photo posted by fairbetty (@fairbetty) on Jan 10, 2015 at 4:53pm PST

I feel like the meaning is death... a release of spirit or energy to be able to change and grow. This form is used up. It's time for something new... I'ts a transformation, a reincarnation... It's scary and painful because the old form was familiar, and what is new is unfamiliar, unknown... but it's exciting, the release to become... more.

Eight of Pentacles: The year to come

Eight of Pentacles
From Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan

The Eight of Pentacles represents my year to come. I had pain and heartbreak in the year past (three of swords), and now it is time to move on (eight of cups)... Eight of Pentacles represents a need for diligence and focused study. For me, the year to come will be spent ignoring distractions, listening to mentors, studying my craft, becoming more proficient at the things that I want to be an expert in.

This means I will probably have to spend a lot of time alone, but the rewards will be worth it if I stick to my goals.

What about you? What are your goals for the new year? Where do you see yourself headed?

A Tarot Reading for the New Year

From the Witches Tarot deck by
Ellen Dugan

I drew three cards for my New Years reading. They were so right for me! I'll share them with you over the next few days.

The year past: Three of Swords

This card emanates pain clearly. The sky is dark and cloudy. The flowers, blue ageratum (meaning delay), fall from the sky. The three figure, fairies, look on in sadness. Three swords pierce the heart in the center. Of course there is pain. In this position, this card represents the pain of the past year. It also says clearly that it's time to move on from the pain that was into the healing that will be.

What are you leaving behind with the year so newly passed? What will you seek in the year that has just begun? It's time for transformation.

The new year comes closer

Now is the time for dreaming, the time for planning the year ahead. You have control of your destiny. Where will your dreams take you in 2015?

A Christmas blessing

Tarot Card of the Day: Five of Wands

From the Witches Tarot deck by Ellen Dugan

In this card, I see a lot of posturing and argument. There are dragons flying about everywhere, and the knights riding them are brandishing their wands like swords. But there are flowers on the ends of the wands... the weapons are more for show than for deadly force. Someone has to stop these dragon-riders from arguing and get them to work together.

The Five of Wands is a card full of strife. There has been a lot of bickering and annoyance, and it's holding you back. You can't hide from it anymore. Five of Wands says it's time to deal with the frustrations, remove the blocks and the anxiety that are in your path, and release your magic into the world.

This is a great card to draw just after the Winter Solstice. The anxiety and frustrations you experience in the dark will be banished by the return of the light, but only if you're willing to make the effort.

How does this card speak to you?

Winter Solstice

In honor of the Winter Solstice, which is today, last night my friends and I lit a spiral of candles and sent out our hopes for the new year. I love this tradition.

This year's spiral

Lighting up the dark

Last year's spiral

What are you seeking?

I saw this lovely post on my Instagram feed this morning and knew I needed to share it here on Seeking Everyday Magic. What a sweet confirmation that what we will find what we are seeking truly.

What is it that you are seeking? Me, I'm looking for magic in my everyday. And funnily enough, when I look for it, I find magic everywhere.

As the Solstice approaches, I'll be taking a moment to ask myself what I want in the new year. What am I bringing into the light with me this year?

What about you?