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2012: The Year of the Hierophant
As most folks who've been around me for awhile know, one of my favorite
aspects of the Tarot is how, based upon your birthdate, the cards
reveal certain personality traits and even help you understand more
about the patterns of your life’s lessons. I call this your Tarot
Profile.
In a similar way, every year has a “personality” that corresponds to
the Tarot’s Major Arcana (the trumps). Of course, there are many
cultures who number their years differently, but for our purposes, we
will stick with the generally accepted Western dates.
The year 2012 has some challenging but hopeful aspects. It is the
second in a two-year cycle that deals with power and authority issues.
2011 was a year of the Emperor,
Card IV in the Major Arcana, representing patriarchy, power,
boundaries, establishing order, and creating stability. He represents
the highest level of worldly authority.
In our country’s political arena, we certainly saw the shadow side of
this influence, as Congressional gridlock became more deeply entrenched,
and some of the most important issues were subsumed by partisan
contests of power and dominance.
For better or worse, we now move to the next Major card, V, The Hierophant.
This is an archetype whose energies revolve around tradition,
education, and he is the highest representative of religious authority.
This could be a great year to resolve family issues, including the
decision of whether to start a family of your own. It is also an
auspicious time if you are thinking of going back to school, or
upgrading your training and professional credentials, for The Hierophant
is a teacher as well as a leader.
This year the focus may be on inner growth and development. Take
plenty of time for contemplation, meditation, and perhaps exploring new
spiritual practices, especially those who have a strong lineage of
discipline or rigor.
The Hierophant Year is also an ideal time to implement creative ideas.
In fact, making your dreams a solid reality will add to the much-needed
security and stability that can be a dominant theme during this cycle.
This year will have its share of challenges, however. Fanaticism,
surrender of our personal boundaries to a “guru,” or to rigid dogma and
impersonal orthodoxy, or even martyrdom are some of the shadow aspects
of this card.
In Tarot, the Five’s point to some stress and adversity. Such
difficulties may be exactly what is needed, though, to break through
excess authority, habitual “should’s” and limiting, dogmatic beliefs.
However, it should be remembered that the Hierophant archetype bestows
upon us the qualities of the inner teacher who is able to confront, face
and incorporate the spiritual knowledge gained from major tests and
challenges in life.
Once we have embraced the blessings and lessons of the Hierophant this
year, we will have the wisdom to make the choices that will be presented
to us in 2013, which will be a year of The Lovers.
 Want even MORE info on The Hierophant? Check out my February article at The Meta Arts Magazine.
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 Networking Spotlight on...
The Tarot Game
by Jude Alexander
For Tarot enthusiasts who are already enlightened, especially those of
us in Triangle Tarot and Friends, or that got to play with it at the 2011 Readers Studio or BATS 2011, we are already raving fans.
But if you haven't had a chance to check it out, you have GOT to get this brilliant new offering to the world of Tarot: The Tarot Game!
Jude Alexander is a Tarot adept, teacher, and game enthusiast who has a
degree in Theatre Arts and has guided transformational play for
individuals and women’s groups.
She designed The Tarot Game
based on her own 25-year Tarot journey, as a way to give others a
playful environment in which to practice intuitive Tarot and strengthen
soul connections.
The Tarot Game consists
of a game board, 78 cards containing keywords for each Tarot card, 3
dice, 9 polished stone game pieces, 90 blessing coins, and laminated
reading sheets that players fill out during the game. You provide your
own deck(s). The more the merrier!
It can be played alone or in a group. It can be approached from a
number of levels, such as a way to teach or deepen your knowledge of the
Tarot, to practice storytelling, to receive insight on a question, or
to open hearts and spirits with friends in a gentle, but profound
manner.
Last summer, our Meetup group
had the honor of meeting with Jude live via Skype. She graciously
guided us through the easy steps for learning to play. Like the best
games, learning is simple, but the rewards of the playing are infinitely
varied and rich.
It was standing room only and one of the most magical, fun nights in
our history. Jude's rich wisdom and beautiful interpretations woven
throughout the game are pure gold.
Our group was utterly enchanted with the game! So much, in fact, that
several of our members have begun meeting regularly to play with each
other.
Highly recommended! Ask your local store to carry it, or support Jude even more by ordering directly from her!
The Tarot Game
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
ISBN-10: 0764334484
ISBN-13: 9780764334481
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 Green Living
Will be back next month!
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Astrological Tidbits
February brings changes and dreamy times ahead!
After the huge energy on Jan. 23 with the Aquarius New Moon that also saw Mars go retrograde, the next big story is that on Friday, Feb. 3, Neptune moves into its home sign of Pisces, where it will remain for the next 13 years.
Lynn Hayes
tells us, "With Neptune moving into Pisces, there is the potential for
tremendous spiritual transformation, but also mass delusion such as has
never been seen before. The last time Neptune entered Pisces was in
February 1848, shortly after its discovery in 1845. 1848 is the year
that the gold rush began in California, leading one reporter to complain
that everyone in the state was under the spell of gold fever. This
kind of fever, or mass hysteria, is emblematic of Neptune in Pisces."
Rick Jawer of StarIQ
agrees, noting that this visit will "inspire faith and stimulate our
fantasies. The planet of compassion in sympathetic Pisces softens the
barriers between us, spurring compassion and arousing our charitable
instincts. Dreams without borders dissolve differences among individuals
and can even unite religions in a growing desire to reconnect with the
soul of humanity."
Meantime, if you have been going through Saturnine frustrations, I am sorry to tell you this might only be the beginning. Saturn, the planet of work, discipline and time goes retrograde on Tuesday, February 7
until June 25. Do your homework, don't cut corners, and be prepared to
work hard. This will be a time to cultivate discipline, patience and
self-restraint. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
And as if that wasn't enough planetary drama, Feb. 7 is also the Full Moon of fiery Leo. Plus, that same day, Venus moves into Aries,
where she is likely to stir up recklessness and impatience. There are
creative sparks possible, too, however. Just bring along a bit of
moderation if possible!
Romance is supposed to be in the air on Feb. 14, but Lance Ferguson
warns, "Early morning hours are the best of the day for priority calls,
business and letting your Valentine know you love them." After that,
there are a couple of difficult squares, and a void of course Moon period, so stick to routine, and keep it low-key.
The Sun moves into the sign of Pisces on Feb. 18. Jeff
notes, "The Sun's entry into the last sign of the zodiac is a step into
synthesis. Its presence in Pisces reminds us that the walls that keep
us apart from one another are merely illusions. We are all one in the
sea of consciousness where the Fishes swim...Reconnecting with
spirituality, nature and one another are its sweetest rewards."
Finally, the New Moon in Pisces arrives on February
21. Lance tells us, "A touch, or maybe a boatload, of confusion is
likely to appear as a New Moon in Pisces that is conjunct dreamy Neptune
in the heavens becomes exact at 4:35 pm Tuesday afternoon. Again, this
is the first time this has happened in the heavens since 1860–1861.
"A New Moon in Pisces invites you to plant seeds that will bring a
dream into reality in the months ahead. Neptune adds the gift of
imagination and creativity to your thinking. But Neptune
also brings the urge to escape through drink and drugs and the urge to
ignore responsibilities in some folks. Every planet has light and dark
habits -— the choice is always ours to make."
Indeed it is!
May the stars shine brightly for you in the days ahead!
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My Upcoming Schedule
Tarot Readings at
Dancing Moon Books,
1840 N. Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
Twice each month:
Friday, Feb. 3
Saturday, Feb. 18
Hour or half-hour appointments begin
at 11:30 am, and end by 6 pm. I try to accommodate walk-ins, but I tend
to get booked up. So I suggest you schedule in advance by calling (919) 833-8081.
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This Year You - Yes, YOU - Can Learn to Read the Tarot!
It takes only a few hours to
build the foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment and guidance. I can get
you up and reading right away!
The centuries-old wisdom of the Tarot is a fantastic, time-honored, amazingly accurate system for understanding the influences that affect our lives. And it is surprisingly easy to learn, especially in these fun, hands-on classes:
Planting the Seed: An Introduction to the Tarot
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Dancing Moon Books, 1840 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh 1-6pm $50 *
The Wisdom Journey: Developing Your Tarot Skills
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dancing Moon Books, 1840 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh 11am-6:30pm $80 *
(* preregister for both and get $10 off)
Reading for Others: Intermediate Tarot Practice
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1pm - 6:30pm
Dancing Moon Books and Gifts, Raleigh $65
Prerequisite: Planting the Seed and/or The Wisdom Journey.
Call Dancing Moon Tues-Sundays to register! (919) 833-8081.
I am convinced that Tarot is the ultimate wisdom tool for our times. Let me show you how to make it your lifetime friend, as it has been mine for 40 years!
And to celebrate my 40th anniversary, I want to give you a bonus
if you take any of these classes. Bring this coupon with you to
class, or mention it to me when you come, and you will receive a free
self-guided workbook, "Journaling with the Tarot."
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This coupon is good for "Journaling with the Tarot" by Beth Owl's
Daughter. Offer only available upon attendance of one or more of the
March-April 2012 Tarot classes at Dancing Moon Books.
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Not just for locals... Everybody is welcome!
Heading into our 9th anniversary, our Triangle Tarot and Friends Meetup group is both a local gathering once a month, but also host to Tarot Friends around the world.
We
welcome aficionados everywhere, and of all experience levels, to talk
Tarot with us online! But if you're in the Raleigh-Durham area, we'd
love for you to also join us in person once a month.
We are continuing our studies of Mary Greer's terrific 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card. At our February 15 Meetup, our volunteer presenter, Dana, will be discussing Step 11, "Range."
Be sure to bring your decks, show & tell items, announcements, and a friendly smile.
Note: Space is LIMITED, so RSVPs are strictly observed! For time and location details, please sign up (free!) by going here. Join us for learning, laughter and discovery!
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 Thank you all for your lovely holiday notes and well wishes in December!
It
was especially terrific knowing that so many of you were joining in our
global prayer circle for Solstice/Christmas advent. I am so grateful
for your kindness.
In other mail, I received this question and request:
Do
you know of any intuitive studies surrounding ADD? I am having a
battle supreme with it and am seeking out alternative knowledge to shore
myself up. Please keep me in your thoughts as I am undergoing
incredible transformation in my life. You know how that can be.
Bright blessings to you.
- D.S., via email
I am so sorry
to hear you are struggling, D. If it is any consolation, you are not
alone, not by a long shot. Thank you for your question.
This is certainly not my area of expertise, but personally,
especially in cases of adult onset ADD, I believe a contributing factor
is the massive evolutionary shift we are in the midst of.
In particular, I
am hearing from people that are struggling with a "bleed-through" of
other wavelengths of reality, and a hyper-speed of energy and time
around us.
Sensitive
people, especially, are picking up on this to the point of overwhelm,
making it very hard to focus on their own goals and interests. And there are studies that point to changes in brain physiology as a result of our plugged in, overstimulated lifestyles.
It is, in fact, one of the reasons I began teaching my Tools for Transition classes (which will be resuming. More next time!).
I recently
asked some of my colleagues and they agreed with my own anecdotal
observations, but did not know of any actual studies that are taking
place.
If any of you reading this do, or have suggestions for resources for her, please get in touch! I would love to hear more!
And thank you again, D. We will all be sending you good energy and support, because we are all in this together!
Remember - if you’d like to write, comment, ask me a question or make an observation, I’d love to hear from you. Naturally, before I print your comments here, I reserve the right to edit. Just email me! Thanks!
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A Special Treat!
While I am still sorting out the dates for the next group of my Tools for Transition classes and some other delicious goodies, I wanted to let you know that right now, I have a special offer on my website.
As you may know, I am very interested in the Tarot profile and am
actually on a not-so-secret mission to see to it that people know their
Tarot Soul Card the same way they know their astrological Sun Sign!
So I invite you to take a ridiculously short questionnaire by going here.
Here's why I am doing it: In reviewing my sales last year for the Soul Card kits, I saw some surprising disparities. So few of this Soul card would be sold, yet so many more purchased that kit! So now I am super curious to see who, among all the cards, is most likely to weigh in if given this chance.
As my thank you for doing this, you will be able to download my article, The Soul Card Overview, which will introduce you to figuring out and understanding some of the characteristics of the different Soul Cards.
Again, this will probably take you less than a minute and you get a gift for your trouble! Thanks so much!
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Let’s stay in touch!
I specialize in helping visionaries, healers, artists and innovators thrive
in changing times. If you seek inspiration, practical wisdom, and solid
tools for living an extraordinary life, my classes, workshops, and
personal sessions will help you predict your future by creating it.
Looking for a convenient appointment time? Now, it's incredibly easy! For a phone appointment, drop by here and then "lock in" by going to PayPal afterwards.
Or if you are able to meet in person, you can see my availability here.
For further information, you can also visit my website or phone me at (919) 620-7525.
Live in balance * Focus your creativity * Manifest your vision.
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As this New Year unfolds, and life begins to stir again, I am so
grateful to know that you and I are journeying together. Thank you, for the light only you can bring!
Blessings,
~ Beth
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