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Strength (Sun in Leo)

TAROT AND ASTROLOGY - STRENGTH

Today’s card was a daily personal card pull. My notes on this at the end.

Strength - Sun in Leo

Numerology - 8. I’ve always had a special place for number eight as it’s the number of my life path. It represents power and success through determination. It speaks of achievement and abundance. However the number 8 is also ruled by Saturn who wishes for responsibility and slow steady action - a disciplined approach to life brings results. Also the number 8 represents infinity - a loop where we come back on ourselves and find situations rising again - but remember each time we overcome them.

The sun in Leo likes to shine - the warmth of the sun radiates through the sign of Leo. Here is it in domicile (or rulership) where it Leo is ruled by the Sun. It’s a card of immense inner power and resilience. It also helps one endure life by enabling the strength to overcome adversity (I mentioned that Saturn rules 8 and he demands patience to work through challenges). It’s a card of ‘KEEP GOING!’. It asks you to remain calm and draw upon your inner light to to live your best life and to be in love with it - I think gratefulness as a practice here helps. The courage of the lion is to be drawn upon as he will help you get through whatever challenges you may face. Remember you are powerful is the message. Sun in Leo also rules the 5th house of creativity and children (remember lions are fiercely protective of their pride (children)). Creatively Sun in Leo wishes to express yourself to the BEST of your potential. Grab hold of your creative drive and blast your way through obstacles.

PERSONAL NOTES I think in the dark of winter it is too easy at times to be bogged down with darker days and lack of light (I’ll admit I’ve been a bit flat this week and lost my spark). In this case our light needs to radiate from within so today I am actually utilising Saturn (as he rules Saturday and it is Saturday morning) to do some arduous tasks (cleaning) in order to create space to put some twinkling Christmas lights up as we are just moving into December. By creating some sparkle in the home it will lift my inner sparkle to be able to appreciate winter and the magic of the month! Strangely enough a friend just messaged me with her Christmas lights up - maybe we need them a bit early this year to lift the heaviness of the current astrological skies!

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Six of Cups (Sun in Scorpio)

TAROT AND ASTROLOGY - SIX of CUPS

Today’s card was a daily personal card pull. My notes on this at the end.

Six of Cups - Sun in Scorpio

Numerology - 6. The number of the heart - healing, nurturing and finding harmony. I pulled a six yesterday (see six of swords) so I see a theme of self-care and nurturing with the sixes.

The sun as ego and how we shine - cups are water so we see an emotional depth in this card. Scorpio takes us underwater and gets to the depth of matters. Scorpio shines a light on the darkness and highlights that we need a balance of both in our life (balance again being a 6) to maintain equilibrium. By discovering our inner light we allow ourselves to project that and shine it out for others to see (SUN). Scorpio is the domain of Pluto and Mars - both being its rulership) Pluto is transformation and digging deep and Mars is taking powerful action.

The water of the cup is our bodily vessel. Our emotional body. By understanding and being at ease with our emotion (containing it perhaps in the vessel rather than letting it overspill) we are able to reach a state of inner happiness that radiates from within. By making a commitment to ourselves we are able to reach our desires and fulfil them. Scorpio takes us on a deep journey where we find healing and are able to awaken our inner child - we understand our emotions, heal our trauma and overcome our wounds. This card is often associated with children and play and there is lightness to it that we often would not associate with Scorpio - however we could say that it shines a light on the past and brings it forward to be healed hence its association with nostalgia. I feel also it brings hope for sunnier days, happier moments and time out for a bit of childlike play. It’s also an unburdening - setting ourselves free and being able to enjoy life again after a period of darkness. The Sun at the end of the day wishes for you always to shine!

PERSONAL NOTES Self care day for me - acupuncture is my go to self therapy. I quite like the Mars association through Scorpio with needles (as Mars rules sharp objects). It’s also about personally filling my cup as life has been hectic and it’s time out to just be. Also it’s good to talk through life with another and discover the emotional depth that affects our physical body. By understanding our emotions we can maybe understand any illness or unease that we feel in our physical body and find ways to heal or manage that. The dove over the cups speaks inner peace to me and a laying to rest of memories in Ann Stokers exquisite artwork.

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Six of Swords (Mercury in Aquarius)

Today’s card was done as a daily personal card pull. My notes on this at the end.

Six of Swords

Numerology - 6. The number of the heart - healing, nurturing and finding harmony. Usually I would say 6 is about compassion for others but in this card I would interpret as having compassion and kindness for oneself and allowing time for personal space and thoughts. ‘Taking time out’. 6 is also associated with ‘mother’ so mothering oneself comes to mind.

Mercury is communication - swords are air and this time is represented by Aquarius which is innovative in it’s thinking, somewhat detached at times and analytical in the way it approaches subjects. Clear thinking is needed and spontaneous (remember Aquarius is ruled by Uranus - the quirky innovator).

Six of swords helps you move on from past difficulties. It takes the stress out of life and you leave for distant shores with your burdens left behind. The element of air is light and progressive. Ideas are formulated on air. The card itself shows a boat on smooth waters - plain sailing lies ahead. It shows progress and onward movement. It can also be a time of recovery from a traumatic experience or bring light to a confusing situation.

It gives a time of reward and a break from difficulty. Even though we talk about a ‘journey over water’ (some do associate the card with Scorpio - which in my opinion is rather dark and deep for a healing card) remember that swords are air and air carries the breeze, carries inspiration and carries us to our destination.

PERSONAL NOTES I pulled this card just before astrology class. Unfortunately I hadn’t had time to properly prepare for it so I had to literally ‘think on my feet’ as I hadn’t quite understood the assignment! Not always recommended but sometimes it’s good to be spontaneous. Mercury is my chart ruler (in Capricorn) so maybe it’s good to take a break from the more studious and serious Cap and be more erratic and instinctive with Aquarius instead! Anyways I sailed through it - gained greater understanding of the subject and hopefully conversed well within my group (Aquarius rules community).

Deck I used - I love the crystals on the swords in Ann Stokers deck - The Tarot of Eternal being. They symbolise those sparks of thought that come to a clear mind. Sparks of inspiration and high mental energy. The crystals energise thought against the aquamarine backdrop that is associated with the Aquarian energy. It’s all very clear, unfiltered and precise.

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TAROT AND ASTROLOGY - THE FOOL

I've been doing some deep diving recently into the association of tarot and astrology. I was a bit stuck where to start - did I do a daily pull or should I go through the deck. Well I ended up with a bit of both so bear with me as this may wander but that what the mind is meant to do right...

So if we start anywhere it’s at the beginning.

The Fool is the first card of the tarot deck - the beginning. It’s numerology is a 1 and it represents the element of air and has a correspondence with Uranus the planet of change.

It is debatable as to whether the fool corresponds to any astrological sign - some use Aries as it is the beginning and first sign of the zodiac, however I tend to think of the fool as representing all sign as as any direction can be chosen and the path is literally wide open. Aquarius has also been a contender here as it is an air sign ruled by Uranus and does represent innovation and freedom.

Numerology - 1 are beginnings. Newness, movement, possibilities. It is the number of creation. It is the birth of the new. It also signifies the self (another argument here for Aries as it naturally rules the first house in the horoscope which is the house of self). It is leadership but mostly of the self. It is about taking a leap of faith and believing in the unknown - however it also about believing in oneself and ones abilities to succeed.

Uranus represents change - mostly unexpected. He is the great awakener. He rules over innovation, independence and freedom. He likes to be given the right to choose. he does not wish to be contained by rules and regulations - he is a rebel and does what he wants to do. He may even bring unexpected events into your path which create a fork in the road and therefore an unexpected new adventure.

So the fool is the start of a new journey. The beginning with no clear end in sight. The step into the great unknown (he is often depicted stepping or falling off a cliff). A leaf of faith into unchartered territory.

The fool is about adventure - to bravely go where one has not gone before. A disruption to the routine and a break from the norm. Sometimes the rug from under our feet is gone and we are faced with a void in which courage and faith are tested to move forward.

PERSONAL NOTES From as astrological point of view it may be interesting to look at Uranus in your own natal chart and see where this energy and area of life may be affected. I pulled this card myself today as I was trying to decide how to approach this topic as I wish to write a series on the tarot deck and explore the cards as I learn. Did I start with Major Arcana or did I go through randomly with a daily card pull and see what I get. I got my answer - start at the beginning!

My natal Uranus is in the 5th house in Libra. So this is my creative (5th) house and Libra is my relationship with you dear reader! SO I hope you like my approach and I will be adding to this series over time.

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So I was out walking today - great to get some air and pondered the elemental air signs. Air is our breath, it is what we breathe, it is how we speak, it is communication. Ideas are born from the air. The air is changeable - it is a mild breeze or a strong gust. It connects from one place to the other but not in a lineal way - instead it is carried in the flow and dances in the wind. So in the signs we have themes of communication (Gemini), relatability (Libra) and intellect and thought (Aquarius). As a sun in Aquarius and Gemini rising personally I a fair bit of air in my chart. However it is balanced by a spread of fire and earth, and a sprinkling of water. So as an airy Aquarian I ponder as I walk and think of ideas. I let myself be carried in the wind. People say I have my head in the clouds - well it’s true - I’m an Aquarius! However if you have a chart with predominant air element - how can this manifest? Do we become lofty thinkers with no practical basis. Are we aloof and out of touch with emotion (water). Or do we lack drive and vision as we live in our heads (lack of fire?). Personally I see air as a stream of conscious knowledge to be tapped into. Air heads we are not - but instead conscientious thinkers and curious learners. Eternal students of the universe wishing to tap into that is all around us. Eager to explore, expand and seek knowledge. Air is the life force of the heart chakra. The spinning wheel that allows the ‘Prana’ to free flow. Air signs also are YANG which are positive and outward - taking knowledge and spreading it into the world. Gemini is MUTABLE AIR - quick thinking, changeable, communicative. Gemini is mid season (spring to summer). Libra is CARDINAL AIR - an initiator, a leader. The ones with the new ideas that calmly push things forward in a balanced and even way. The start of autumn so a new beginning. Aquarius is FIXED AIR - intellect and thought. It is set in full winter - is that why people say they are cold? Or do we need to realise that Aquarius is concerned with the bigger stuff - the sky and beyond…

How much air do you have in your chart? Are you dominant, lacking or evenly spread?

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#airelement #aquarius #gemini #libra #mutable #cardinal #fixed #airsigns

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Friday belongs to the temple of Venus

Venus is love, sensuality, beauty, aesthetic, desire and earthly delights. It’s a day to really look at self care - maybe a trip to the hairdressers is in order or buy yourself some flowers and add some beauty to your home. Get yourself a sensual massage or use some aromatherapy to stimulate your senses. Take a long bath with candles and scents. Then maybe out for dinner for some wining and dining. Single - don’t worry - how about a great night in with a favourite meal, a romantic film and some fabulous food to enjoy with. If you do go out - dance - Venus loves dancing and movement. She is creative so enjoy exploring the movement.

Colours for Venus are mainly white for its purity but also pink and green for its connections to the heart. So wear something floaty and light - no heavy colours or materials. Lovely soft materials to stimulate the skin. It’s all about comfort and sensuality.

Crystals for Venus:

* Rose Quartz (love and self care)

* Green Aventurine (connects to the heart chakra)

* Rhodonite (deep pink love!)

* Diamond (there is nothing so romantic and pure as a diamond)

* Pink Tourmaline (protecting ones heart and promoting self love and healing)

* Opal (Oh I love opals - they are so pure and tranquil)

* Pearl (how precious and Venusian is a pearl - think Boticelli’s Venus on the shore in her shell)

* Emerald (associated with the goddess herself - preserving and expanding the heart)

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday

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#friday #venus #love #opal #moodboard #selfcare #selflove #pamperday #flowers #astrology #white #green #pink

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Thursday is Jupiter’s day

Jupiter is jovial, happy, loves to life life to the full, expansive, over the top, larger than life and sometimes goes a little too far! In Latin, the day was known as Iovis Dies, "Jupiter's Day" - Jupiter is Jove (in greek we know him as Zeus) the king of the gods associated with thunder, lightning and the sky, often depicted with a thunderbolt wielding his role as the ruler of the heavens. The sky holds endless possibilities for us. There is an opening of abundance, prosperity and a relentless enthusiasm to go beyond the norm. Today is a day to really enjoy. Be open to whatever turns up today. Anything you tackle will bring growth into your life. It’s a day of pure abundance. One way of bringing this into your life is with affirmations and positive mindset thinking. “I encourage abundance into my life” “I am a money magnet” “I allow and receive the flow of abundant energy from the universe”. I also find abundance comes hand in hand with gratefulness. “I am grateful for what I have” “I am grateful for my Jupiter day!”. Might also be a great day to tweak the manifestation vision boards or create one if you don’t have one. Think big today!

Colours associated with Jupiter are Royal blue ( he is the king of the gods you know) and yellow as a prosperous abundant and ‘jolly nice’ colour!

Crystals for Jupiter:

* Tellow Topaz (abundant and empowering)

* Sapphire Prosperous and attracts luck and fortune)

* Azurite (enhances intuition and psychic abilities)

* Sugilite (protective spiritually)

* Lapis Lazuli (higher connection to self)

* Amethyst (spiritual growth)

Enjoy your Thursday

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#thursday #Jupiter #manifest #lapis #moodboard #visionboard #promotion #expansive #royalblue #astrology #Jupiterday #dream #abundantthoughts #growthmindset

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Wednesday is Mercury’s day. At sunrise it is Hermes that watches over the day - he is the god of communication (though we consider Mercury to be genderless). So Mercury likes to talk and communicate with others. Now Mercury rules Gemini which is MUTABLE AIR sign Great day for writing, emails, meetings (especially job interviews), blogging, journalling, meditation (communicating with ourself!). Studying is good on a Wednesday - you may be able to absorb information more easily than usual as Mercury stimulates the mind. Remember to slow down a bit though as Mercury tends to work in haste so always best to double check, double read etc. Also breath work is good for today - Mercury rues the lungs. So yoga is good as not only does it encourage us to watch our breath it also clears the mind. Maybe get some early practice in to start your day. Short journeys are Mercury’s domain so walking gets us moving, exploring and BREATHING. Maybe a quick nip round the block at lunchtime will help refuel and refresh the mind and clear way for the afternoon. Technology is also ruled by Mercury - maybe take some time to go through the email inbox and have a clear out (don’t do this in a retrograde though as you may delete something you need later!). Buying technology on a Wednesday is a win win (but again not in a retrograde).

Colours for Mercury are silver and green. Also Mercury likes a bit of technicolour.

Crystals for Mercury:

* Emerald (clarity of thought)

* Peridot (now that’s an abundant lucky stone - great for interviews)

* Blue Lace Agate (soothes the nerves as Mercury can stimulate anxious nerves)

* Clear Quartz (quartz amplifies and can really help stimulate the mind)

* Amethyst (sharpens your mind and helps you focus)

Enjoy your Wednesday

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#wednesday #Mercury #communicate #peridot #motivation #study #email #breathe #yoga #astrology #Mercuryday #walk #shortjourneys #technology

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So Tuesday is Mars day. Mars is fire and energy and courage and assertiveness and bravery. It’s fighting spirit. He is the God of war. It’s a day of action and high energy. Mars is ruled by Aries which is CARDINAL FIRE. It’s the energy of the spring equinox and starts things new. A great day to launch new projects, start a new project, or start a new exercise routine. As there is fire there is heat. SO we need to fuel the fire and create warmth. Exercise is great - running, Zumba, dance, high impact sports or energetic yoga flow. We need to sweat and get the blood pumping around. He boosts health and gets you moving whilst keeping you motivated.

Mars also rules knives and sharp edges so today is sharp and cutting. We can cut through the b**l and be truthful in our communication - not blunt! Sharp thinking, quick solutions, great ideas all can come on a Tuesday. It’s a vigorous high energy day. It’s a kick up the bum to get things done - you know that stuff you’ve been putting off! Get it done today as you’ll have the energy and drive to just do it. Keep things positive as Mars gets a bit angry and hot headed when things don’t go his way. Avoid conflict and arguments. Keep his energy focused on a goal and he will help you achieve it.

Colours for Mars are red of course! Fiery, bold, warm, hot hot hot. Red top, red shoes, red lips - or even a hot pink or coral. Add it into your attire today. Food for Mars is spicy. Maybe it’s a curry day or how about a chilli!

Crystals for Mars:

* Carnelian (motivating and confidence boosting)

* Garnet (boosts general health as well as enthusiasm)

* Red Coral (courage and strength)

* Red Jasper (can ground you with all that fire raging about)

* Bloodstone (get that blood pumping! - it’s good for cleansing blood too)

* Moldavite (for that oomph if you need it)

* Rhodonite (clears away those negative thoughts and boosts self confidence)

Enjoy your Tuesday

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#tuesday #Mars #abundance #moldavite #motivated #action #courage #confidence #heat #astrology #Marsday #exercise #action #highenergyday

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Monday belongs to the temple of the moon 🌕. The moon is ruled by Cancer which is a Cardinal water sign. Cancer is emotion so this is a day to look after our emotional wellbeing - self care is key to keeping our emotions in check and ensuring we keep a cool and steady vibe throughout the rest of the week. Yes it’s Monday and in our modern world it is back to school or work but by adding simple self care routines to our day we can help lift our spirits and keep our vibration high. The moon is a celestial body (luminary) that has no light of its own - instead it reflects light from the sun. So we can reflect and absorb from our surroundings be that negative OR positive. 

To work with Monday’s moon energy is to take it slow and don’t rush anything. Great tips for Monday are: start the day with a soak in the bath as this will relax you and ease your mind (or take an extra minute or two in the shower if no time for a bath). Take a little time out to journal and release some emotion. Eat nutritious and wholesome food (ok you should do this every day but MONDAY in particular). Allow your day to flow - don’t push things. The moon ebbs and flows with the tides so we need to be in flow today. It’s not an action day as that is Mars and Mars is Tuesday. Take it gentle and don’t let others push you around. Oh and maybe go for a massage, write some journal notes and just take time out to be today.

The colours of the moon are silver, white and grey. Nice and neutral, balanced and reflective. Grey absorbs though so be mindful of that.

Gemstones for the moon are:

* Iolite (keeps you focused and on track)

* Selenite (tranquil and cleansing and dissolves and negative emotions)

* Labradorite (protecting your aura and helping you work with intuition)

* Amethyst (positive energy to keep you going through the day)

* Opalite (Opens up good lines of communication with others - keeps the peace)

* Moonstone (Helps balance emotions and keep you calm)

So keep it calm, take it slow, nurture yourself and enjoy your Mo[o]nday

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Sunday belongs to the sun🌞. In ancient times Sunday was the day of the sun god, Helios, the son of the Titans Hyperion and Thea (and brother to Cronos who we know as Saturn) who was believed to cross the heavens in a burning sun chariot. The tarot card of the chariot is associated with Cancer (Cardinal Water) (ruler of the moon) however Cancer season marks the Summer Solstice and the height of summer when the sun is at its strongest. The astrological sign Leo (Fixed Fire) is given to the sun and Leo season marks the beginning of summer.

Full of energy and vitality the sun is invigorating. So Sunday is a day to be in the rays of the sun (even in winter) as it will energise. Even though we associate Sunday with a rest day - it is a rest day from work. However the energy of the sun is that of action, drive and vitality. SO Sunday is a great day for action be it outdoor sports, walking, gardening, visiting new inspirational places or visiting family and friends who will uplift our spirits on this high vibrational day.

The sun is enlightening, energetic, warm, creative, confident and abundant. Creative personal projects are great for a Sunday. Sports help create warmth through exercise which in turn energises.

The colours of the Sun are warm and bright. Gold, yellow orange. Maybe a nice bright jumper or scarf as we are in late autumn now.

Crystals for the sun are

* Topaz (for courage, faith and optimism))

* Citrine (abundance and prosperity)

* Orange Calcite (revitalising)

* Amber (positive energy and good luck)

* Sunstone (bringer of joy)

* Carnelian (motivating)

* Pyrite (abundance)

Enjoy your Sun[day]

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#sunday #helios #sundaysunday #abundance #gold #citrine #action #courage #confidence #warmth #astrology #sun🌞 #vitality #warmth #creative

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Saturday - the start of the weekend and a breather from the working week. However Saturday is ruled by Saturn so it's a great day to be organised in yourself.

Saturn rules boundaries and structures. It rules over Capricorn (Cardinal Earth) and is a traditional ruler of Aquarius (Fixed Air). It is disciplined and gains results from steady strong working ethics. Saturn likes to WORK. So we are actually very focused on a Saturday morning. We have discipline and we can put our minds to challenging (or not so) tasks. We are not at work so we are not distracted by it. This is a time of self discipline instead - creating rules to help ourselves.

So this is great for - cleaning, organising, putting things in place. Budgeting and finances - Saturn loves tidy bank accounts and is great at setting long term realistic goals! Decluttering - house and mind. Saturday morning is a great time for yoga. Saturn rules bones and to stretch will help physically and mentally yoga helps to empty the mind therefore decluttering - see the theme?

Talking of longevity Saturday is a great day to get married. We take serious vows - it’s about commitment and longevity. It’s all serious stuff until the evening that is ruled by communicative Mercury - and Mercury likes to play and socialise. So once you have the boring bits done let the fun begin!

Also on a last note Saturn is associated with the colours blue and black. Signifying discipline, responsibility, and stability. Wearing dark blue or black can promote focus and perseverance. Dark jean day?

Gemstones associated with Saturn are

* Sapphires (focuses thinking and self discipline)

* Iolite (keeps you focused and on track)

* Lapis Lazuli (tap into its wisdom and rase self awareness)

* Moldavite (high energy tektite - protective of ones aura - helps set boundaries)

* Obsidian (grounding and protective from negative energy)

* Shungite (helps protect negative energy and EMF radiation)

* Smoky Quartz (grounding and protective)

* Onyx (stablilty and strength as well as resilience)

* Agates (help keep things calm)

Try wearing one of these to help channel the energy.

How are you using your Satur[n](day)?

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