Happy Valentine’s Day dear readers! This is the first year I’ve flown into this convention and I must say it was awesome. My flight arrived 20 minutes early, and I lucked out by grabbing a shuttle to the hotel almost immediately upon exiting the terminal. There were no long lines to wait in, so I promptly got my room and was greeted by the rest of the PDX entourage.
This was the first time I got to really experience the transformation of the hotel from normal, every day activities to the wonders that is PantheaCon. I sat, in the lobby for most of the evening giving hugs, laughing, creating new memories, and feeling like I came home again.
After dinner and the departure of two good friends, I retired to my room to get settled in and get a “good night” sleep before the craziness of the rest of the convention.
I can’t wait to see what the first day holds! Stay tuned and hang onto your hats. 🙂
It’s time for my first trip of the year, the annual pilgrimage to PantheaCon in San Jose. In just a few hours, I’ll be on a plane headed to their airport. Then a short bus to the DoubleTree Hotel and my room. PantheaCon is an amazing experience for me, as I get to teach, help out my friends at Tarot Media Company, and network with my peers.
Are you going? Best way to find me is to seek me out at the Tarot Media Company booth, grab a reading from me, or attend my class on Becoming a Tarot Professional on Monday! I’ll also be on my twitter account (@jaymi_elford) with the hashtag #pantheacon.
See you all in a few hours. Happy Valentine’s Day to you all, as well.
Happy post-Imbolc and winter season. The winter blues turned into the winter flus and I’m just now getting over being sick. While I’m recovering, I wanted to tell you all about the two exciting events I’m participating in this month.
THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 10th
Do you wonder what’s in the cards for you this year? Join me at Visible Changes Salon in Vancouver for an afternoon of beauty consultations and tarot. I will be there from 12 to 3 offering free tarot advice to smoothly guide you through 2013. Many of the professional stylists will also be on hand to answer all of your beauty and nail questions as you enjoy free refreshments and a chance to win a $50 gift basket. Visible Changes is located in the Cascade Village 615 SE Chkalov Dr. Suite 2 Vancouver, WA 98683
PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND
PantheaCon 2013 accepted my proposal for Becoming a Tarot Professional. I’ll be teaching this unique workshop circle on Monday, Feb 18th at 1:30 pm in the San Martin room.
Are you ready to become a tarot professional but are afraid? Going Pro presents a safe forum where you can learn how to take the fool’s plunge and start your own tarot business. Jaymi Elford has been laying the foundation for her own business for two years now. While she claims she’s no expert, she’s ready to share her knowledge about what to do, where to go, and how to get those spiffy marketing toys. I hope to see many of you at my workshop!
Happy Yule! Nice to see everyone’s doing okay after the alpacalypse. 🙂 This is the last blog hop of the year. Yule (also the Winter Solstice) brings about the shortest day of the year. This is a time when we’re taught to look within and find the light that can sustain us while the sun grows brighter. We huddle around the fire and share our gifts and stories and presents. This blog hop is wrangled by Alison Cross and I welcome everyone who joined in from Alison Coal’s blog.
Alison Cross asked us to write our thoughts about Christmas Present, in whatever incarnation we think Present means. In my personal winter tradition, I’ve been sick so it’s been hard to figure out what “Christmas Present” means to me. So I decided to see what the tarot had to say for me.
I pulled out my trusty tarot deck and asked the cards, What does Christmas Present mean to me? And wouldn’t you know it, two cards fell out while I shuffled: the Knight of Cups and The Chariot.
Knight of Cups from Rider Waite Smith (Dover edition)
On the traditional Rider Waite Smith card, the Knight of Cups holds out a cup, almost like he’s extending a present to another. When we give of ourselves or give things to others, we are learning to control and deal with emotions. Therefore, Christmas Present for me is showing love towards others as I want to be loved by them or by myself.
The Chariot from the Rider Waite Smith deck (Dover edition)
The Chariot, like the knight, is a fast moving card. Both cards are actively seeking out a perspective of learning or doing. Where the Knight of Cups seeks to master emotions through sharing gifts, The Chariot seeks the greater understanding found in the universe. Therefore, The Chariot represents Christmas Present to me by reminding me of the greater good that comes during this period of darkness. It reminds me that while things seem to be moving rather fast, it’s okay to pause and look around and enjoy what I think the true meaning of the season is.
What is everyone else doing for Yule? What does your Christmas Present mean to you? Please let me know in the comments below. Thank you for visiting my house on this dark Yule morning. To continue on with the Tarot Blog Hpp, please visit Chloe McCracken’s site.
A lot is going on about the Mayan and the end of their calendar. I’ve even had a few friends asking me what the Tarot thinks of it all. Here’s my response:
The Wheel of Fortune from the Shadowscapes Tarot
What should I be aware of for December 21st?
The Wheel of Fortune. The date, just like any other solstice, reminds us of another spinning of the wheel. This turn brings us from Autumn to Winter and the world, will continue passing from season to season.
What will come out of this?
9 of Cups from The Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
The Nine of Cups. People will make whatever they want out of it. Some people, those who are spiritually minded, look to this change as if it will bring some deeper change on a metaphysical level. Most will see it as just another day and continue their daily patterns.
Anything else we should know?
Ace of Cups from The Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
Ace of Cups. No matter what happens on this date, the end of this calendar heralds a new emotional cycle. The Ace designates a beginning of a new cycle, and this is a new era.
The fact that there are two cups cards and one major arcana suggests that this date is an emotionally and somewhat spiritually charged. However, since there are no swords, wands, or coins… I’m confident that this isn’t the end of everything.
