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I’m home from camping and a good time was had by all. Lots of discussions, laughter, and fellowship. Today’s draw is Judgement and I find this card oddly fitting. It signifies the last few days of this countdown to BATS and it also gives me the space to rest and recoup between these two energy intensive activities.

Judgement heralds the end of something and the beginning of a new period in one’s life. For me, this speaks of a higher calling and doesn’t necessarily mean the rising up of death. It’s a transcendence. I see this as a good omen as we head into the final 4 days of BATS prep.

The best part of any camping trip is coming home, showering, and napping. Today’s draw reflects how I feel about getting all those other items put away. I drew the 4 of Cups and it’s attitude of “I am tired, I don’t want to do what you tell me to do” suits the lazy Sunday vibe of getting home. While there’s lots to do before I board that plane, I’d rather sit, read, sleep and snuggle my cats. I know I’ll find the balance today and throughout the rest of the week and I know I’ll enjoy my visit to California once again.

Welcome from Mount Hood. I’m not blogging from the mountain, although sometimes I do wish I had some internet. Today’s card is the 9 of Pentacles and like the person enjoying the sounds (in the case of The Shadowscapes Deck, making the sounds) of the area surrounding them, I am off in the woods enjoying my time away from the city. May you use this weekend to rest and get ready for the fun that BATS brings us all next weekend!

I have one week left before I hop a plane to San Jose. I’m sure you know the way by now. Today’s card is The Fool. As you read this, I’m headed out to a weekend of camping on Mount Hood. I’ll be going with my husband, some friends, and a few druids. I’m looking forward to camping (haven’t done much of it since the move to our house in 2012). As I head out I’ll keep an open mind and a beginner’s mind to which I shall enjoy the weekend away from the Internet.

The Fool is a perfect card to draw for BATS preparedness. As we publish the schedule the first day of the Symposium, it helps to not have any expectations, other than to smile, have fun and know you’re in good hands.

Today’s draw is the Ace of Pentacles. When I see this card, I think about new projects and the paths that I am on. A few days ago, while talking to my counselor, I thought about how I wanted to move myself forward as far as taking on the identity of an Oracle or Seer. Tarot, divination, and my spirituality are very important to me and my counselor is helping me to not only push beyond the Depression I have but to use divination as a source of guidance, inspiration, and focus itself.

Seeing this Ace of Pentacles reminds me that I am deepening my connection and working towards fulfilling whatever I decide what an modern day Oracle/Seer is. And no matter what, I know that BATS will help me in this endeavor.