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Astara1 
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(10/2/04 7:10 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
Princess of Staves
A fiery haired young woman, is as stalwart as the rocks surrounding her. She is an inspiration to others to live passionately without compromise.
Meanings: The ability to create beauty that is useful, like the goddess Freyja. Energy, integrity, creativity. Initiative. New ideas or ventures to be acted upon immediately. A young woman who inspires others to live this mission.
Reversed: Scattered energy. Inability to focus on matters at hand.
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Astara1
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(10/3/04 7:46 am)
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10-03-04
XXI-The World:Gaia
In ancient Greece, the earth was personified as Gaia, a goddess who existed before all life and created all life. The story of Gaia reminds us of the interconnection of all of the world-and the importance of living in harmony with her resources.
Maenings: Experiencing connection with the universe. A sense of expansion and hope. An awareness of the fragile ecological balance. Travel and communications.
Reversed: Desire for positive change, though uncertainty on how to make it happen. Fear of expansion.
I somehow managed to pull two cards today, either cause I just wasn't awake yet  or they were meant to be read together. No coincidences....Synchronicity. Here is the second...
VI-Love
Venus
Created from the happy union of sea and sky, Venus, the Roman goddess of love, has been described by many as the queen of pleasure and passion.
Meanings: A renewed awareness of the nature of passionate love and what is needed to encourage it. Artistic creativity. Sexuality. Integration of the masculine and feminine. A new important relationship.
Reversed: Manipulating others with sexuality. Inability to find a loving partner.
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Edited by: Astara1 at: 10/3/04 7:42 pm
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Astara1
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(10/4/04 7:28 am)
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Queen of Pentacles
The Queen of Pentacles is the personification of life itself. The archetypal earth mother, this expansive, joyful older woman has the talent to create heaven upon earth.
Meanings: Fertility, possibly parenthood. Creative prosperity and harmony. Beauty, wealth, the home. Regality.
Reversed: Need to ground oneself. Perhaps an over-materialistic orientation to life; disappointment in the home, or lack of focus.
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Astara1
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(10/5/04 7:28 am)
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Nine of Pentacles
In an enchanted garden with perfumed flowers and singing birds, the woman enjoys all the luxuries and pleasures she has worked so hard to create.
Meanings: Pleasure or sensuality. Fertility and luxury. Material prosperity-now that this has been accomplished, perhaps it is time to create a family.
Reversed: Overindulgence in material pleasures. Guilt over having so much; inability to enjoy it.
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Astara1
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(10/6/04 7:29 am)
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Nine of Staves
Protected by a wall of staves, the woman rests for the moment to regroup her thoughts. There is still much to do before success is secured.
Meanings: A pause in work to consider plans. Completion is so close, and yet so far away!
Reversed: Overwhelmed and burdened by responsibilities.
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Astara1
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(10/7/04 7:10 am)
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Seven of Swords
The woman is trying to carry seven swords, but only five will fit in her arms. As she looks over her shoulder she hopes the swords left behind will not be used against her.
Meanings: The ability to defend oneself in a difficult situation. However, energy should not be placed in recriminations. Need for caution and examination.
Reversed: Paranoia. Possible guilt. Need to protect oneself.
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Astara1
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(10/8/04 7:20 am)
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Three of Swords
A heart, floating in a stormy sky, is peirced by three swords. The eye of Isis is superimposed upon it, representing an eye-opening experience that can bring tears or wisdom.
Meanings: A sharp pain to the heart-disappointment, end of a love relationship, seperation. Sorrow that can enlighten or can debilitate. Over-sensitivity.
Reversed: Indulging in grief for the sake of drama. Slow easing of sorrow.
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Astara1
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(10/9/04 8:14 am)
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XIII-Transformation
After her death, the Japanese food goddess Ukemoki's body transformed to provide food for humanity. Her head turned into cows: grain sprouted from her forhead: rice plants sprouted from the goddess's belly-and so, life was transformed from death.
Meanings: Transformations. The need to allow something to die in order to create room for the new. Painfull change that is necessary. Creating life out of death.
Reversed: Fear of change. Resisting transformation.
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(10/10/04 7:47 am)
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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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Astara1
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(10/11/04 7:20 am)
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Four of Cups
After over-indulging, the woman sits beneath a tree, hoping to ground herself after the excitement of intoxication. Four cups rest before her, but she has drunk enough.
Meanings: Too much of a good thing. Taking something for granted--love, talents, beauty. Discontent or boredom.
Reversed: Acceptance of the situation, though discontent is still present. Apassing phase.
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Astara1
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(10/12/04 7:21 am)
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XIV-Balance
Yemena, the Santeria goddess of the oceans, is often called upon to provide rain: water that brings forth life and nurtures the earth, like the waters of the womb. She symbolizes the devine balance between heaven and earth.
Meanings: Experiencing or seeking a deep sense of harmony and union. Integration. Moderation. Balance between the spiritual(symbolized by the water) and the physical(symbolized by earth or sand).
Reversed: Imbalance. Inability to find peace within or with others. Lack of moderation.
www.tarot.com/about-tarot...newdeck=11
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Astara1
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(10/13/04 7:26 am)
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XIII-Transformation
After her death, the Japanese food goddess Ukemoki's body transformed to provide food for humanity. Her head turned into cows: grain sprouted from her forhead: rice plants sprouted from the goddess's belly-and so, life was transformed from death.
Meanings: Transformations. The need to allow something to die in order to create room for the new. Painfull change that is necessary. Creating life out of death.
Reversed: Fear of change. Resisting transformation.
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Astara1
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(10/14/04 7:34 am)
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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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Astara1
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(10/15/04 7:48 am)
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Ten of Staves
Ten staves, rich with green leaves and life, radiate from the sun. They are extensions of the sun's life giving force.
Meanings: The cumulation of the creative venture begun with the one of staves. Success that becomes overwhelming with it's responsibility.
Reversed: Overwhelmed and burdened by responsibilities.
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Astara1
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(10/16/04 7:00 am)
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XVI-Oppression
During the dreamtime, the Australian aboriginal sister goddesses, the Wawalak, were swallowed whole by Yurlungur, the Great Rainbow Serpent. Opressed by darkness in the belly of the serpent, the Wawalak wept until they were reborn from Yurlungur back into the light.
Meanings: Feeling over overwhelmed, oppressed by circumstances or emotions. Like the Walawalak, the "light" has left your life; you are waiting to be released from the darkness.
Reversed: Though your situation may seem overwhelming and intimidating, hidden forces are at work to transform things for the better: Be patient.
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Astara1
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(10/17/04 7:53 am)
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Princess of Swords
Holding her sword as a staff rather than as a tool of defense, the Princess of Swords is able to cut her way through the marsh. At one with her intentions, she does not allow herself to be confused by anything.
Meanings: Incisive movement. Cutting through confusion. Focus.
Reversed: Not understanding as much as one would like to. The desire to move, but feeling thwarted.
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(10/18/04 7:44 am)
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Five of Pentacles(reversed)
Wrapped in rags, two beggars wander through a snowy landscape. One woman covers her face against the harsh cold; the other looks up at the snow and notices it's beauty.
Meanings: Poverty that forces one to look within for greater resources. This poverty may be personified as a lack of wealth or in a sense of emotional sterility.
Reversed: These feelings are transitory and a more prosperous phase of life is on it's way.
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Astara1
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(10/19/04 7:43 am)
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Re: Card of the Day....The Goddess Tarot
Princess of Swords
Holding her sword as a staff rather than as a tool of defense, the Princess of Swords is able to cut her way through the marsh. At one with her intentions, she does not allow herself to be confused by anything.
Meanings: Incisive movement. Cutting through confusion. Focus.
Reversed: Not understanding as much as one would like to. The desire to move, but feeling thwarted.
This card was drawn on the 17th also, must mean it needs to be looked at more closely...hmmm...
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(10/20/04 7:37 am)
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Two of Swords(reversed)
An impasse is met. The woman has blindfolded herself so she can better look within. Surrounded by lotuses, water flows behind her; symboizing the confusing emotions she has rejected for now.
Meanings: Peaceful truce. Balanced attained, but eventualy issues will have to be confronted.
Reversed: Discomfort with a decision that was made.. Over-reliance on intellect. Leaving emotions unconsidered. Uncomfortable relationship.
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(10/21/04 7:05 am)
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Six of Swords
The woman is traveling in a boat to a better place. She has gathered six swords to take with her; these signify the new clarity and wisdom she possesses, which will be used in her new life.
Meanings: New knowledge which helps one move beyond current limitations. The lessoning of difficulties. Travel.
Reversed: More understanding of the situation is needed before it can change. Delays in departures, travel.
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