Blessing

"Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

Our supernatural messengers.

I have recently been watching Vampire Diaries with my daughter, Julia. I must admit that there is something alluring about the series, other than the fascinating wardrobe. Albeit their mannerisms, beliefs, and symbols are rather intriguing too, I do however feel there is something more profound.
Based on a series of books by the same name, The Vampire Diaries has managed to add new energy to each household that it has 'been invited into', as vampires may only enter a home once invited. The drama television series, which was developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec tells a story of supernatural beings, doppelgängers and witches, as it explains the origins of the family of Original Vampires, each and all justifying their own subterfuge in a small fictional town.

However, is this series, the Hobbit, Harry Potter or any supernatural movie far from the truth when it actually comes down to the sacred scriptures? Can media not aid us in becoming more aware of enlightenment?

To be or not to be. Hamlet, Shakespeare, and Leo.

The Shakespearean timeless life quote, 'to be or not to be: that is the question." Hamlet Act III, Sc. I. I find great energy in this magnificent quotation; it reminds me that I am a human being. I live in my now and need only be me.  I am not a human to do-ing, nor a human of the past.   However, being a lover of the old classical books, quotes, phrases and of course movies, I pondered on how far this phrase, or frase as it is often spelt today, 'to be or not to be' has grown to be. . .

I The Magician

The Magician

Most importantly it is essential to delve into numerology, as One represents unity, the number of our Creator.

The magician is not some person with a funny hat, waving a wand around, shouting 'abracadabra'!  No, the magician is you, you as part of this universe, you as part of this creation, and you with the ability to utilize that, which God has created in order to recreate your own circumstances.  Your unison with your Creator.  

XVIII The Moon

 

XVIII The Moon

The moon card represents the reflection on past lives pertaining to confusion, cyclic patterns, emergence, emotion, influencing dynamics intense self-reflection, and perplexity.

As the moon has no light of her own, she reflects the light off the sun.  The moon influences the tides and the seasons; thereby she also influences us as humans, being 80% water.  The bible speaks of the New Moon as a marking of the Sabbath in Ezekiel 46, 'and on the day of the New Moon it shall be opened' 

IX The Hermit

The Hermit

IX The Hermit represents a time of aloneness. Albeit the hermit is slow footed, he is most certainly sure footed, as each stride he takes is taken with certainty.  The Hermit understands the concept that every of his actions is followed by subsequent consequences.  He acts with deliberation with everything he does, thinks, and utters.  Having chosen a path of seclusion, the hermit has distanced himself from the strife of the outside world, allowing himself to bond with his Creator, and thereby follow his path to enlightenment.

Rainy day meditation.

Rainy day meditation

Have you ever experienced a day when there are blue skies above, and yet it's raining buckets? Clouds refer to the mind and bridge between the Heavens and us. Therefore, a simple exercise is to peer between the clouds, until we are able to see the brilliance of these Heavens and experience the blessings that our Creator is raining down on us.  It is incredible.  By acknowledging the Creator within this natural phenomenon, we are thereby able to see between the cloudiness of our own minds, and acknowledge our blessings in this wonderful Creation.

Meditations:

What am I suppressing?  It is essential to release in order to bless all surroundings.  Water is double sided; too little or too much offer drastically different, and often dismal consequences. 

New Moon, yoga, and meditation

New Moon, Yoga, and Meditation

There have been some horror stories, which have brought some amount of dread to the idea of a new moon. But on the contrary, here are some readings as to how this wonderful lunar phase, was given to us, not to worship, but to use in worshiping our Creator.


The New Moon, or as it is also known as 'the dark moon', occurs when the moon is in conjunction with the ecliptical longitude of the sun, hence appearing invisible from Earth, although it still does have a slight crescent. On a solar eclipse however, the moon does appear dark as it passes between the sun and the earth, thereby blocking all light, and is known as a syzygy.

Use of Sacred Scriptures, Yoga and Leonardo da Vinci to meditate with:

The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour

It seems the more one stresses the more 'constructive' you feel, you push and you push to get to where you believe you're 'meant' to be ~ but, what is the alternative??
Life, to me is a restaurant; there is a gourmet Chef waiting for us to place our order, to deliver our desires, made to perfection, to see your reaction when you receive and massage your taste-buds... so be precise, place your order and believe in receiving what you asked for.

Halloween, Christian or Horror?

Halloween, Christian or Horror?

As we are approaching Halloween, I find many mixed emotions which people have toward this crazy festival.  The endless myths of Halloween are pretty startling, "devils wedding", whereby so many 'christians' once again donate something to their 'devil', or 'Candy Company Christmas'.

Halloween also known as 'All Hallows' Evening, or All Hallows' Eve, derives from the eve of a Christian feast of All Hallows Day, better known as All Saints day.  Being a solemnity, or the highest-ranking feast day of the Roman Rite, which celebrates the mystery of faith, including the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Ways of finding serenity in this moment.

Hon Sha Zen Sho Nen,
representing Namaste, as used in Reiki. 

Ways of finding serenity in this moment.

I often wake to feeling great and do bit of yoga. Normally thereafter I will have a quick chat with a friend online, and then become apprehensive with feelings of, 'am I wasting time'.  Time in itself is actually so irrelevant, if we consider that the only time is right now, in this moment, as it is this moment that really counts, merely because we are immortal, with Eternal Life.  We face death daily, yet are eternal spirits.

Reflection or Postponement?

In this actual moment of awareness, I am here, I am alive, and created.  In addition, there is only one Creator, albeit He or She, by name of

XI Strength

Strength

The Strength card depicts a lady with a lion, the lion is subdued, but not by mere physical force, yet rather by love and compassion.  So too are we able to restrain the largest of strife through understanding, patience and tolerance. Courage, Balance, Patience and Understanding. As courage and strength are often confused with physicality and brutality, the strength card represents inner strength, compassion and understanding of circumstances, so by which to overcome hardship and strife. 

Numerology:  As VIII represents infinity, eternity, and success, so this Major Arcana signifies a means of permanent overcoming, and triumph.

XII The Hanged Man

XII The Hanged Man

A New Vision.Yield. Suspend. Surrender. Sacrifice. Non-Action. Submission. 

Albeit that the idea of a ‘hanged-man’ does not at first sprout a delightful image to one, it is important to consider what it is we are looking at.  Firstly this card depicts exactly what need be done, i.e.: hang around before leaping.  It also shows a man in the yoga stance.  By him being suspended and upside down, the hangman represents that though things may seem upside down, you are still capable of finding the inner peace to strengthen you, thereby enabling yourself freedom. 

XIII Death

XIII Death:  

Transformation, rejuvenation, restoration

As repeating old cycles will not aid you to achieve your true destiny, what is required is for these cycles to end in order for one to achieve one's destiny.  Hence, 'Death' represents something passing in order for something new to begin, allowing us to begin a fresh rejuvenating beginning.  As a fire rejuvenates a mountain, so too does 'Death' rejuvenate our being, allowing us as' Human Beings' to 'be human', not treadmills of society.

Death represents the monumental changes, which represents the ending to the treadmill effect, as signified by Jesus Christ seen experiencing His crucifixion and resurrection.  Christ’s death does not represent death, but rather his death represents eternal life; that is to say a fuller life with purpose.

XIV Temperance

Temperance

The Temperance card, XIV relates to alchemy, balance, connection, chemistry, fluidity, growth, healing,  and integration. As we have journeyed along our path, we have experienced cycles of spiritual growth, and cycles of spiritual drought.  The temperance card brings us to where we are now; representing that which is necessary in order for us to head further along our journey, thereby balancing our spiritual needs. 

As water represents our emotional traits and our spiritual yearnings, it is clear that the temperance card aids us with spiritual nurturing.  The river of crystal clear water signifies the natural source which to turn to, God, as the angel represents the 'messenger of god' delivering water to your soul.

Meditation:

II The high priestess.

The High Priestess

The High Priestess is a woman directly in touch with God, one who carries Truth, Vision, and Knowledge, thereby translating this knowledge into wisdom to all that may seek.  The High Priestess is merely an instrument of God, connected to His flow of energy, which makes her available to all who seek.  The High Priestess represents the ‘unseen forces’ (Roman 8), hence when one draws her card, it is an indication of listening to the Inner Voice, and remembering that nobody can separate us from our Creator.  The High Priestess is there to remind us of unconditional love available to us at all times, through all the Ages, irrespective of religious outrages.  Leave your ego, and find inner serenity within your inner voice.

A miracle, or a mere coincidence? Trampled to Life.

My Dad and I, still enjoying
every moment of his comeback.

Trampled to life.  

A true rendition of faith healing. 

My mother replaced the receiver, and then collapsed into the chair, her hands shaking and all color had drained from her face.  'Mum, is Dad okay?'  I asked, knowing something dreadful had happened, but had no details as to the message that my mother, Julie, had received, other than it concerned my father, Aubrey, who had been helping his cousin in Cape Town with his trucking business. My mother attempted to explain, whilst fighting back her tears, 'Ah, Sancheo, it's Dad.  He's been, he's been in an accident, a truck, I don't know…', then she became overwhelmed with tears.  I went

About Me

My study of the tree of life.

Hi! Thanking you for your interest in Tarot. If there is any way I can be of assistance in your journey, please do not hesitate to drop me an email, and I will get back to you as soon as possible Enjoy my site and live out your Tarot dreams!
I have made the most incredible choices in my life, and I look back at them all with gratefulness, I recognize that I truly have learned so much about compassion, honesty, responsibility, and awareness.  Throughout my journals, my personal prayer, meditation, and purpose is 'make me an instrument'.  As many of you that do know me well will testify, that is what I have been seeking; now this blog, which I am creating, I pray, is a yet another means to fulfill my purpose.

Cross & Crucifix

Cross & Crucifix

The ‘christian’ crucifix derives from the Latin cruciare, meaning ‘to torture’, as does the word crucifix.  As Christ’s crucifixion was not about remembering His torture but rather a crossroad for Him to be resurrected, granting us eternal life.  I feel it important to delve into the various origins and meanings of the ‘cross’.

The equal length cross, as the one seen as a sacred emblem to Aphrodite, was originated in Greece, and was used ever since, especially to denote the four elements, Fire, Air, Water, Earth.  Later the cross came into being to denote direction, north, south, east, west, and thereby indicating wind.

Pentacles and Serpents

Pentacles and Serpents

I photographed this wonderful statue of
 St Mary and Jesus in Heidelberg, Germany.

Pentacles:  In etymology, the word pentagram derives from the Greek word,' pentagrammon', as 'pente' translates to five, and' gramme' means line, thereby the five lined star.  Babylonians and Pythagoreans of ancient Greece wore these amulets as essential religious symbols.  
There is often mass confusion between a pentacle and a pentagram.  When placing a pentagram within a disc or encircling it, the pentagram becomes a pentacle, and then considered as sacred, or magical.  The circle then represents the encompassing circle of life, and the five points refer to the elements being, earth, air, fire, water, and the fifth being ether, or space.