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Today’s card is the Page of Wands. We’ve covered the Page of Cups earlier but now we’ve moved from the emotional flow of the Cups to the active “go getter” mentality of the Wands. The Page of Wands knows what needs to be done and sets forth to do it. In this case, I know I have many more blog posts and projects to work on and time is winding down to finish things in. I’m out of town this weekend, so I need to set up the blog posts for my countdown. I also need to begin work on a few new stories and writing projects.

In any case, this Page of Wands is lighting a fire under my feet to remind me that I head out in a week or so and if there’s anything I want to do before I leave for a week, to start working on it now. Good advice, if you ask me!

I drew the 3 of Pentacles for today. This card means many things to me. It represents working hard and enjoying that work. It also reminds me of collaborating with friends and coworkers. Some say that it also represents a project at completion, but since the 3 is towards the beginning I prefer to think of this stage in the work where everything is smooth sailing. Today is one of those days. I’m in my familiar Tuesday afternoon/evening haunt where I hammer out words and hopefully make sense. Later this evening, other writing friends will show up and we’ll continue to write, collaborate, and hone our prose into presentable forms for the masses to read.

I love these dates. They represent special spaces for me where I can devote large chunks of time to my personal projects. Two drafts of my tarot book have been written in such spaces. This vibe, and the collaboration with others, will carry me foward as I slowly begin to transition from being in Portland to my visit in San Jose.

Today’s draw is the Knight of Cups. As part of the Cup family, this fellow wears his emotions on his armor. He’s imaginative, thoughtful, and desires to save the princess. In the classic Rider Waite Smith deck he holds out a chalice in front of him as he sits on his horse. I’m also posting this a day late, due to the sad news that Robin Williams passed away. As I now stare at this Knight of Cups, on his horse, I can’t help but think of Robin Williams. A passionate actor, whose varied roles spanned the whole of human emotion. He was a figure of creativity, fought for what’s right, and in the Fisher’s King, he sought the Grail. He was this knight and he touched many of our hearts through laughter and acting.

In my life, I struggle with Depression as well. Yes, that’s a capitol D there. It’s a horrible monster that disempowers our ability to recall the good things that this Knight of Cups loves. I am fortunate to have my family, my friends, a wonderful counselor, and a strong connection to Tarot and my divine helpers. This card, reminds me that I am NOT alone. That I am blessed, we ALL are blessed, with the gifts of emotion and how we can share these feelings with one another. Creatives struggle hard with Depression…I think it’s due to the fact that we seek out the answers to what it means to be human and it brings us to those dark places so we can reveal the whole of humanity.

I may not know you dear reader, but know that I AM with you. Whether or not you call me for the cards, I am there to remind you that you are special. You have purpose. And that you you can do it, whatever it is. Thank you.

Today’s my birthday, and I know I’m late in posting this. I had a fantastic birthday party yesterday. In addition to the surprise of my parents flying into town, my beloved friends RoseRed and Drew Robinson flew up on Friday. Talk about an amazing gift. I was delighted to have them arrive for my 40th. They flew home today, but not after I could take them to Powell’s Books (the prime store on Burnside). While we were there, we met a lovely lady who was celebrating her birthday by gathering pagan and tarot books. Awesome coincidence.

Today’s card isn’t going to be randomly drawn. I’ve hand selected it. If you add the numbers for today’s date up, and do some fancy reduction, you end up with seven. The seventh card of the Major Arcana is The Chariot. This card represents the energy my life’s path will take this year. I’m excited to say that I AM totally embodying this archetype by running around and taking my life in the reigns. Less than two weeks from now I will be at BATS and I am totally stoked!

Edited later: So, I wrote this before the party started, on Friday evening. When I got home, I was totally surprised by the arrival of RoseRed and Drew Robinson, two of my favorite people being at my home. I should’ve known something was up when I saw The Lovers card and recalled, that it was Rose’s birth card. But I didn’t. So yeah, thanks Tarot for helping to conspire with and for me!

Happy birthday party day to me! In true awesome Tarot-style, today’s card is The Lovers. Today I get to be surrounded by great friends, family, and yummy food (and cuppy cakes— in two flavors) and fun times. My husband promises that this will be “the greatest birthday party ever (TM)” and I totally feel that fun times will be had by all.

I predict that by the time I go to bed, with a full belly and a smile on my face, that today, indeed will be a perfect Lovers day and the greatest birthday party ever.