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The Devil is probably one of the most potent majors of the tarot. He lures us in with lusty promises and tells us that it’s okay to give into those desires. He is, after all, temptation incarnate. While sometimes it’s good to give into urges occasionally, discipline is also needed. While we all think that it’s the Devil’s fault for pushing us and teasing us, remember, the chains around our necks are loose and we allow ourselves to be as trapped as we let him.

I gave into the Devil’s call today. Instead of going out and getting boxes to start packing items, I slept in and took a mental health day. It felt so good to stay in my pjs and just read books and do nothing. The lure, of “You don’t really NEED to spend all those hours working on stuff. You can sleep in. After all, you didn’t go to bed until after 3am last night,” was powerful. And while I know that it’s okay to have one day like this…it’s too easy for me to slide down and keep on doing nothing. I don’t want to give into his vices. I have big plans for my life and they require me to remove the collar and not give into the soothing voice of the Devil.

Kicking it off this week on the countdown, we have The Star. A card of hope, tranquility, and regeneration. The Star appears as a reminder for those who feel stuck and without a game plan.

In my Readers Studio journey, this card becomes my reminder that everything is okay and is how it should be, no matter how stressed I feel. I know packing up my possessions and getting the house ready to sell WILL stress me and cause me a lot of sleepless nights. In those times, I just need to breathe, meditate, and remember that things aren’t bad and that I will get through this. Even if things go weird on the flight to the Readers Studio, or if there’s any drama, it too will pass. And those moments of tension are just that… seconds along the journey of life that we all have to experience.

Today’s stop on the countdown features Death. Talk about how timely and appropriate this card is for me. Death is all about change and transformation, and the phoenixes on the Shadowscapes Tarot illustrate this concept brilliantly.

I’ve always said that change is one thing everyone can expect. Life is one big series of change, one after another. And right now I’m faced with a huge change in my personal journey. Having to move from the home I have lived in for 12 years to a new one down in Southwest Portland, OR.

While I am excited about this change, I’m also nervous and scared for I have never sold a house or purchased a new one before. There’s a whole slew of unknowns and I wish I could wave the Magician’s magic wand and just have this all done in a single poof. Instead, I need to remind myself to breathe and take this change one step at a time, and not rush into the flames of change to fast.

Only 20 days left until the Readers Studio. Can I get a *woo*! Yeah. Today’s major arcana card of the countdown is none other than the Magician. Another one of my personal faves, (seems like all these first cards are the easy and fun ones, huh?) The Magician stands for manifesting one’s dreams. This card describes a person who knows how to take all the elements the world gives us and combines them in ways to take their dreams and turn them into reality.

Usually manifesting my dreams is something I am very good at doing. However, I’m in the midst of some heavy hitting changes in my life (including a move from one location to another). I’m distracted and not feeling up to manifesting anything. However, I know that I can turn this frown upside down and take this card in as an opportunity to use these changes going on and to really sit down and understand what I want out of the next few weeks leading up to The Readers Studio (and eventually beyond the trip) so that I can achieve everything I want my life to have.

The next stop on this journey is The Lovers. When I first saw this card, I smiled. The Lovers is all about friendship, love, and the pursuit of living a completely fulfilling life. Which is an endeavor we all should try and strive for in life.

That said, in my Readers Studio journey, The Lovers shows my happiness and excitement for the upcoming adventure. Going to one Readers Studio is like being in heaven. However, being able to attend the Readers Studio for two years in a row is amazingly divine. I get to gather with my tarot tribe, expand my tarot repertoire, and indulge in the number one love of my life (after my husband, kender)–tarot, of course! I love learning new techniques, and I cannot wait to see what James Wanless, James Wells, and Shawn Nacol has to offer us this year. I’m also excited because I get a 4 day slumber party with Drew and RoseRed. *squee*