“There is not past, no future; everything flows in an eternal present. ” — James Joyce

The Moon Calls Us into the Night

#18 The Moon

Constellation of the Hermit

At midnight, I walk among cedars

and gaze toward the heavens.

A nightly dose of moonlight

gives the day perspective.

Reflected Light

Illusions dissolve

Science vs. Theology

Rays of truth

Symbol of change

Predictable in her phases

Cloak of protection.

Emotions hidden

Illusion vs Reality

Go with the Flow.

Trust your own vision.

Ebb & Flow

Grandmother Moon

Light prevailing in Darkness.

Cycles & Rhythms.

The Moon belongs to everyone.

The Crayfish removes us of earthly dross.

Prepare for spiritual enlightenment.

Diana or Isis

Restless and open.

My face ever changes.

Be content in Darkness.

Fear not right timing.

Relax as she waxes.

Walk in beauty.

Draw her into your heart.

COMING SOON

All Fall Down

#16

The Tower

Lightning strikes. Smash, Crash, Crumble.

Fall down.  9/11

Tsunami, Katrina, Oso Earthquakes. Fire.

Ego.  Rigidity can no longer sustain form.

Explosion, World Trade Center, chaos

upheaval, ripped asunder,

dark and stormy, crumbling

tumble with the energy, regain balance

cracks in the foundation,

tidal waves of overwhelming power,

my solid home is not safe,

perceptions change,

calamity will bring us back 

to our higher power,

open your eyes as the world changes,

be alert, old structures have failed,

sparks of the source strike from above,

shatter, new doors open,

swaying structure electrifies the mind,

energizes new possibilities,

turn away, what was

isn't

Now, #16, The Tower speaks:

I am a fine structure, sturdy, everlasting.  O, the many who labored on cold, colorless days, setting each brink, forming each arch, window, hallway, driven onward by an architect's whip, a maniac's dream, set up here above the hoards.  Forever I shall be.  I will outlast the pyramids and the stars. 

i am...wait...a storm rumbles...rain and wind lash....wait...debris crashes through my orifices...WAIT...stop this storm.  No no not my crown...my edifice is blasted like lightning to your cheek.  Oh.  i ...am...crumbling.  i cannot... maintain . . . form.

The stone for The Tower is Red Agate.

Astrological assoication:  Mars

Soul Archetype:  Hero, Warrior, Quest, Power-Over

Words that may apply:  break through, illuminating energy unleashed, insights that strike the crown and shatter rigidity,

willing to be an individual, take upsets in strikde, adrenalin, emotions, ups and downs,

cut through all opposition, not afraid to show anger, pride, arrogance, intensity and passion, exhaustion

and depression, alienation.

In dealing with #16 The Tower, take time to conside # 7 The Chariot, both of the same constellation.

# 15 The Devil

Spell it Backward

How have you lived and what knots tie you up?  First, let's look at some of the images.

The

The Gilded Royale 

Nine Lives Tarot 

The Magdalene Legacy Tarot: Lost Keys of the Madonna

Because there is so much going on in our Tarot deck: clues in the Majors, nuances in the Royals, and a numerological puzzle challenge within the pips, I've created a Yahoo Groups forum where we can ask questions and express ideas and figure it all out. The deck was fashioned after the mysteries and parchments found at Rennes-le-Chateau, so let's have fun and some good discussion!
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/magdalenelegacytarot/invitations/members

Temperance

TEMPERANCE

#14

AKA THE ALCHEMIST

Constellaltion of the Heirophant  14-5

Stone:  Turquoise

Astrological Sign:  Sagittarius

Soul Archetype:  Spirit, teacher, morality

KEY WORDS:

Testing, counseling, training,

assimilating, integrating, healing

guidance, bridging, translating,

interpreting, channeling, activating.

HEAL, TEMPER, ADJUST, RE-DISTRIBUTE

Temperance creates, combining

contrary forces.

 

Temperance believes there is always a solution

to every situation and problem.

Temperance exhibits strength and acceptance.

Temperance is a humanist,

learns to temper idealism via moderation.

 

Temperance says: 

I hold opposites, combine and blend them,

and create something new and unique.

Sources: 

Mary Kay Greer

Joanna Powell Colbert