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Astara1 
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(9/12/04 8:08 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-12-04
Five of Staves
Different aspects of the same woman fight against each other: the broiling sun heats their tempers, making it difficult to distinguish what they are really fighting for.
Meanings: Conflict for the sake of conflict. Ego-oriented competition. Losing sight of what's important because of petty disagreements.
Reversed: Moving beyond pettiness to realize what's omportant. Unifying forces. Overcoming obstacles.
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Astara1
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(9/13/04 7:26 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-13-04
XII-Sacrafice
Kuan Yin
Honored as the holy mother of compassion, Kuan Yin is one of the most beloved goddesses of China. Instead of allowing herself to enjoy heaven's delights, Kuan Yin vowed never to leave the earth until the last human was free from pain, sacraficing herself for the greater good of all.
Meanings: A surrender to higher principles, higher goals. Self abnegation. Taking care of others. Sacrafice in order to gain wisdom. Empathy.
Reversed: Lack of compassion. Avoiding pain for gain. Focus on materialism to the determent of spiritual values.
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Astara1
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(9/14/04 7:41 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-14-04
Queen of Swords
Brilliant and strong, the Queen os Swords rules over all aspects of intellectual understanding. This is the woman to consult when confused because of her willingness to tell it like it is-even to the point of something being a little too harsh.
Meanings: An older woman who has these qualities. Dazzling intellect and understanding. The ability to clarify through language.
Reversed: May signify loss or wounds; for all her good intentions, her sharp words can cut.
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Astara1
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(9/15/04 7:44 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-15-04
Ace of Cups
Here the full moon is contained-but not captured-within a golden cup surrounded by the ocean, source of all life.
Meanings: Great emotional satisfaction. Beginning of a new important relationship. Receptivity to creative inspiration.
Reversed: Emotional disappointment. Creative blockages.
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Astara1
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(9/16/04 7:42 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-16-04
III-Fertility
Estanatlehi
This benevolent Navajo corn goddess symbolizes the ever-changing, ever fertile earth. Like the earth itself, Estanatlehi appears as a young maiden for the spring and summer months; as the wheel of the year changes to fall and winter, she changes in age to a crone.
Meanings: Feelings of fertility and abundance. A new relationship which celebrates one's growth as a woman. Creativity. A pregnancy.
Reversed: Time to look at where your life needs fertilizing. Deprivation or sterility.
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Astara1
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(9/17/04 7:36 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-17-04
I thought I had the cards all upright, but today I drew the Ace of Swords reversed...
A single sword is stuck into a desert landscape surrounding several pyramids, the final resting place of the monarchs of Egypt. The sword is decorated with the horned symbol of Isis and the lotus.
Meanings: Pure understanding and wisdom. The ability to wield the sword wisely to gain order. Clarity and good judgement.
Reversed: Need for thought. Are you using your swords against yourself? Confusion.
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(9/18/04 6:33 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-18-04
Five of Swords
Two swords are laid down in truce. However, the woman still grasps three others, showing the fight isn't over just yet.
Meanings: An uncomfortable truce. Possible defeat or feelings of defeat-but is it really over? Discomfort or struggle with a situation. Need for self-protection.
Reversed: Defeat because of indecisiveness. Lack of trust.
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Astara1
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(9/19/04 6:41 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-19-04
Seven of Staves
The hot sun scorches the woman. Using a stave to fight six others, she is unable to get out of the heat. Despite her position of advantage, she is still forced to defend herself.
Meanings: Though you may have the upper hand in this situation, there is still struggle. Success is possible, but only after dealing with difficult people who may not be supportive.
Reversed: Indecisiveness in the face of opposition. Feeling overwhelmed.
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Astara1
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(9/20/04 6:40 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-20-04
Todays card is reversed....
Five of Cups
Three cups have been tipped over, spilling their magickal water. But all is not lost, two cups are still full.
Meanings: Disappointment with intimate relationships, disalusionment, sadness. Concentrating on problems instead of assets. Desire to move on.
Reversed: A growing awareness that relationships are what you make of them.
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(9/21/04 6:58 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-21-04
Four of Swords
The woman rests in recuperation. Four swords are suspended above her, protecting her from the outside world.
Meanings: Need for introspection and healing. Recuperation from illness. Time to take a break from stressful situations.
Reversed: Enforced isolation. Lonliness. More recovery time needed.
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Astara1
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(9/22/04 7:29 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-22-04
Ace of Cups
Here the full moon is contained-but not captured-within a golden cup surrounded by the ocean, source of all life.
Meanings: Great emotional satisfaction. Beginning of a new important relationship. Receptivity to creative inspiration.
Reversed: Emotional disappointment. Creative blockages.
~Dreams are your own unique source of guidance and healing~
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Astara1
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(9/23/04 6:51 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-23-04
King of Staves
Regal, expansive, and energizing, The King of Staves is the epitome of the sun's power. He has the ability to inspire others to grow because of his enthusiasm.
Meanings: Dynamic, stable enthusiasm. Mastery over business ventures. The ability to bring ides to fruition.
Reversed: Wanting to harness these forces, but unable to do so. Someone who seems supportive, but when push comes to shove has already lost interest.
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Astara1
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(9/24/04 7:14 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-24-04
Five of Swords
Two swords are laid down in truce. However, the woman still grasps three others, showing the fight isn't over just yet.
Meanings: An uncomfortable truce. Possible defeat or feelings of defeat-but is it really over? Discomfort or struggle with a situation. Need for self-protection.
Reversed: Defeat because of indecisiveness. Lack of trust.
~Dreams are your own unique source of guidance and healing~
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Astara1
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(9/25/04 6:56 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-25-04
O-Beginnings
Tara
Tibetans believe that the goddess Tara has the power to heal all sorrows and grant all wishes. Tara is honored as the protectress against the many fears that block men and women from living in happiness and harmony.
Meanings: Innocence which protects. New beginnings. Optimism. Innocent trust.
Reversed: Folly, carelessness, naivete, lack of focus.
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(9/26/04 7:21 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-26-04
Eight of Swords
Surrounded by eight swords, the woman is entrapped. If she would only look up, she would see her way out. But she is too overwhelmed by difficulties to do so.
Meanings: Inability to move. Incapacitating depression. Feeling victomized or entrapped by others.
Reversed: Obsession with problems to the detriment of others. Things may not be as bad as they seem.
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(9/27/04 7:11 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-27-04
XVIII-The Moon: Diana
In ancient Rome, Diana was honered as the goddess of the moon as well as of wild forests and animals. The changing moon reflects the cycles of nature and life.
Meanings: Support of women who truly care for you. Intuition. The respective aspects of the divine feminine. Intense dreams.
Reversed: Feeling as changeable as the moon. Discomfort with intuition, the mother.
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(9/28/04 7:07 am)
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9-28-04
Queen of Staves
Power and energy are held by the Queen of Staves. Like the Goddess Freyja, her majesty can inspire the creation of beauty through practical applications.
Meanings: Intelligence applied to creating material goods, business expansion. Cleverness. A woman who embodies these ideas and inspires action.
Reversed: Waiting to long to act. Not showing the world your talents. Undermining your authority. Lack of self-worth.
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(9/29/04 7:08 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-29-04
XX-Judgement
Gwenhwyfar, The first Welsh lady of the islands and sea is beleived to have existed as long as there was surf to pound against rocky shore. Praised for her judgement and wisdom, it was believed that no man could rule Wales without her by his side.
Meanings: Time for a major and necessary change in life, often welcome, but frightening because of it's magnatude. Confidence in this change.
Reversed: Inability to decide on action. Blockage.
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(9/30/04 7:34 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
9-30-04
Prince of Swords
Courtly but strongly willed, the Prince of Swords uses language so that there can be no confusion about his intentions. He is a messenger bringing needed information or clarity.
Meanings: News that brings sense to a situation. Messages, communications. The ability to create influence. Someone who personifies this role.
Reversed: Waiting for news. Feeling inarticulate, unable to defend oneself. Confusing messages.
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(10/1/04 7:43 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
10-01-04
Ten of Swords
Ten swords are interwoven against a cloudy grey sky symbolizing the ability to transform difficult situations into wisdom and action.
Meanings: The perfection of understanding wisdom gained after struggle. The ending of a difficult situation.
Reversed: More needs to be considered before complete understanding can be gained. Overwhelmed by too much information-things need to be prioritized.
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