Tag Archive | Self Empowerment

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Three of Wands

 

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Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Do the research yourself and don’t take someone else’s word for what’s going on. What you’re being told might be accurate and factual, but you still have things to learn about the details behind the story. Knowing more will give you a better understanding of what’s going on and how it directly affects you. If at all. Allow your curiosity to explore, expand and discover new things you never knew anything about. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you find. And it could have a great impact on you than you may have previously imagined.


Additional Insight:

Being curious is the best trait any of us can have. It allows us to discover new things, expand our views and increases our understanding of the Universe around us. When we learn about others and how they view the world we can develop tolerance which leads to peace.

Haven’t we had enough hate and anger, animosity and war in this world? Has any of that intolerance gained you anything at all?

Wands represent the inspiration and magik of our lives. And the three shows us that we all have something to learn through our Mind, Body, Spirit connection to each other and to the greater Divine Universe. Whatever that Divine concept is to you, you’re not alone in this world. And what’s right for you may not be what’s right for someone else. That doesn’t mean you must be at odds with those around you. It merely means you each see the world in slightly different ways. Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Wheel of Fortune

 

Wheel Of Fortune

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Spin the wheel and let it fly; but remember…YOU have the power to stop the wheel where you want it to land. Take control of your future. You don’t have to let the influences of others or the force of nature, control your journey or your destiny. Luck isn’t something that simply happens on its own. You create lucky events by your choices, thoughts and manifested energies. Luck is being prepared when opportunities arise. Time to get to work!


Additional Insight:

You are the magik that creates the destiny upon your path. You can wallow in self-pity and cry “woe is me” and allow your fate to be covered in vines. You can stagnate your movement, bog down your journey and even spin the wheel backwards if you’re not careful.

Or you can get up off your knees, do the work that needs to be done and spin the wheel with all your might. Break the barriers that try to hold it still and keep you in the over grown weeds. Then spread your magikal wings and grab hold of the wheel to help it land where you need and want it to be.

Fate is what you make, and the wheel reminds us that our fortune is in our own hands. We decide what influences will impact its spin. Is it rusted, does it squeak and struggle to move an inch? Or do you take care of it, keep it oiled and polished and help it spin freely with ease? Your choices, your actions and your work are what help your Wheel of Fortune move through the cycles of energy. Continue reading

The Numerology Of Friday June 13, 2014

"Merlin In The Moon" by Springwolf 🐾

“Merlin In The Moon” by Springwolf 🐾

The Science Of Numbers

Tomorrow is a special Friday the 13th as it also coincides with June’s Full Moon. That’s a rare occurrence and it does have meaning to Pagans. (Friday the 13th and the Full Moon – June 13th, 2014). But so do the numbers within the date itself.

Mathematics is the only language shared by all humans regardless of culture, religion, or gender. We all use the same constructs to add up a basket of groceries regardless of country fund, be it dollars, yen, rubles or pounds. This type of literacy is called numeracy, which has been the shared language of people throughout history and across continents. It links together people from ancient times, old scholars and medieval merchants to artists, modern astronauts, presidents and every day people like you and me.

Consequently many people believe that numbers share insight and meaning to events and people associated with those events. Of course that also applies to Friday the 13th days. And since this one falls on a full moon, the more information and insight you have about the day, the better you can plan your observances for that moment in time. Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: King of Cups

King of Cups

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Don’t let the voices in your head argue over who’s right or who’s not. They’re only your self doubt and mental  reasoning trying to fight it out with fear and for one purpose; to rule over your life. Tell them to shut up, you’ve had enough. The constant negative self talk is doing nothing but creating turmoil in your Mind, Body and Spirit. You really need to stop it! Start thinking from your higher Divine consciousness. Go within and find the peace and quiet that knows the real truth for you, and the direction your path should take.


Additional Insight:

Cups represent the essence of Emotions & Apathy, Happiness & Despair, Abundance & Lack. Clarity & Confusion.

Allow your spiritual consciousness to speak and show you the answers you already know from within. Bring clarity to your emotions and you will discover your own happiness and abundance in all aspects of your life.

There’s no better time than this week to work on transitions from old patterns to new thoughts of confidence, self-assurance and faith in yourself.  (Friday, June 13th 2014 & June’s Full Moon).

Stop hoping for things to change when you’re still walking the same path and doing the same things you’ve always done. That kind of Apathy will only create more of the same. “Hope is a beggar. Hope walks through the fire. Faith leaps over it.” ~ Jim Carrey (Have Faith, Not Hope).

I’ve modified that phrase a little this week. “Hope is a beggar. Faith is a believer. Hope walks through the fire. Faith leaps over it!” ~ Dr. Vickie Carey. Continue reading

The Popularity of Friday the 13th

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I’m not a cat person. A Black Wolf will do fine
for my Friday the 13th Message.

What The Numbers Say

One day closer to Friday the 13th’s Full Moon and another post to make note of this special event. This time it’s a little more personal.

I’ve been writing about Friday the 13th since starting my blog in 2012. It’s come around 4 times so far. Each time I try to share something new about the day and how we Pagans think of the day. “The History of Friday The 13th – A Good Day For Pagans” is by far the most popular topic for a one day event here on Springwolf Reflections.

The most popular topic on average each year has been, and continues to be “Soul Mates, Twin Souls & Karmic Relationships“.

On September 13th, 2013 Reflections had it’s most popular single day. 788 views! And the number one reason? Yep Friday the 13th.

On December 13th, 2013 our visits were near that number, 732. Again, Friday the 13th.

This Friday the 13th coincides with June’s Full Moon. And traffic to Reflections has already started picking up. And again, for Friday the 13th. It’s certainly going to be interesting to see how this week progresses. Yesterday alone brought 327 visitors. Almost half the number of our most popular day. And we were still 3 days away from Friday! Continue reading

Friday, the 13th and The Full Moon

Thirteen On Springwolf ReflectionsWhat’s In A Day?

Thirteen. The number of transition and change. The Witch’s Number. The number of a Perfect Coven and Black Cats.

We’re coming up on another Friday the 13th this week and as usual I wanted to take note of it. It’s typically seen as a day of Good Luck for Pagans. A time to celebrate and take note of transition and change in our lives. To welcome and honor that change as part of the circle of life and the flow of Nature’s energy.

The one constant in Nature is that nothing stays the same. All things change. But in general humans fear change. They’re scared of what’s coming around the corner and what they don’t know. Better the Devil you know, than the one you don’t. But wouldn’t it be better to welcome change and be excited about what’s to come?!

This Friday the 13th is also marked by a Full Moon. In my clan we call this month’s full moon the Strawberry Moon, but it has other Moon Names too. For the Celts it’s the Moon of Horses. For the early Colonials it’s the Rose Moon. For the Cherokee it’s the Green Corn Moon. And of course there are many more.

So is there something special about a full moon falling on Friday the 13th? Of course there is! Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Four of Wands

4 of Wands

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Discoveries abound from the shadows and make themselves known when you need them the most. Share what you have found with those closest to you and you’ll discover an abundance of magik from all corners of your life. The wind blows in your favor and the things you didn’t want can be put to rest in favor of the things you really need. But remember it takes everyone to participate and share their energy to create the dream.


Additional Insight:

Wands represent the essence of Enterprise & Inaction, Inspiration & Pessimism, Distinction & Disregard. They can denote creation and manifestation through magik. Or chaos and destruction through fear.

What you discover today can be the answer to your woes, but only if you share that knowledge and work together to build the things you need as a team. Remember that what you need isn’t always what you want and you must be open to everything that crosses your path today.

Today can be broken down into three aspects;
The female energy that shares its wisdom and nurtures the work.
The male energy that examines the details and develops the physical action.
The child’s energy that brings forth the innocence of curiosity and discovery.

Align your energies to the Divine feminine energy of self with that of the masculine physical energy here on earth. Toss in your inner child that fills your view with wonderment, excitement and a fresh view of the things before you. Allowing your Mind, Body and Spirit to balance and share space as one will lift your perspective and show you the hidden treasures that exist all around you today. And one of those treasures will bring the answer to your current fear or woes.
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The Legend Of The Sun and The Moon

sun-n-moonThe History Of How The Sun Loved The Moon

“Tell me the story about how the Sun loved the Moon so much he died every night to let her breathe.”

Oh and yes, it’s breathe. You take in a breath that allows your lungs to breathe. Seems there has been some debate about that too.

The quote itself has captured the imagination of people world-wide. But what is the story and where did it come from? What’s the history or origin of the phrase? Who said it? And what’s the whole story?

I’ve spent a good deal of time searching and delving into the history of this phrase. And continue to search, for the original source. My initial assessment hasn’t changed. No one actually knows where it originated. So far…

Some believe it’s a spin on a much earlier folktale “Why the Sun Chases the Moon”. But there’s no real factual evidence linking these two together. Mostly supposition and that doesn’t make the link clear. It makes it a theory based on opinion. Not good enough for me.

Whither it’s a claim that the story was inspired from the Bible, the Australian Aborigines, Indo-European Pagans, the Norse, the Mayans, various Native American Nations or any other variety of cultures, people want to be “the originators” of this grand phrase and subsequent story. It’s such a great line, everyone simply wants the quote to come from “their” cultural origin and their history.  Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Ace of Pentacles – Inverted

Ace of Pentacles - Inverted

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Even if you turn the world upside down, you’re still not going to lose what you’ve already accomplished and acquired. Stop letting the fear weaken your resolve, or stagnating your progress! You have the strength to hold on and ability to nurture the seeds you’ve planted in your garden. It promises to be a bountiful harvest, but you must continue to build on what you’ve started. Keep your faith and it will cushion your journey forward.


Additional Insight:

There are many forces at work beneath the surface. Both within yourself and from the unseen spiritual forces around you. Each day you take another step toward taking responsibility and accountability, you are getting closer to the victory you seek.

The spiritual energy is in place and has built a strong framework to uphold you and your crown. Be patient and allow that energy to manifest into the physical foundation that will allow you to grow, expand and achieve your ultimate goals.

Stop allowing fear to enter the picture and weaken your resolve. You’ve been through harder times than this. And you’ve overcome those events and learned valuable lessons. You gained both knowledge and experience that confirms “I can do this”. So stop the self-doubts, stop the self-pity talk, stop allowing fear to rule your thoughts, judgements and decisions. Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Seven of Cups

7 of Cups

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Study what’s in front of you and appreciate the gifts it brings. You can learn a great deal by looking within the little things to see what they have to offer. Take time to gain an understanding of how one thing touches another, creating ripples through the calm water. Everything you say and do will touch someone else today, in turning touching another and another through out the entire day. Make sure you’re being supportive, encouraging and uplifting. Make your ripple effect a positive one.


Additional Insight:

Don’t let your bad day become someone else’s bad day. Your stress and anxiety is what you decided to hold onto today. If you don’t want to feel that way, then let it go and relax. Don’t try to push it off onto someone else and ruin their day too.

No matter how much you have on your plate, you’ll get through this. Don’t lash out at others and turn their good day into your bad day.  Things are moving forward and working out as fast as possible. It may not seem like you’re making headway, but you are. Be careful you’re not undoing all that good work by pushing the negative energies out to manifest and attract more of the same back to you.

Pay attention to your words and don’t go out of your way to push buttons within other people. You know their story and how they got to this point. Don’t make them go back in time and feel the pain of what they went through and have tried so hard to overcome. And don’t try to turn things around and play the role of the victim either. “Oh woe is me” isn’t baggage to be carried by others either. You made these choices. Forgive yourself and get over it.
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