As of yesterday, I have completed another full trip around the sun. I began my day with a guided birthday meditation, then celebrated with family and friends. It was a wonderful day. I am also celebrating a win for JAGGED FEATHERS in the book award contest at the North Texas Book Festival! I couldn’t have asked for a better gift!
This is a short but powerful meditation. I hope you enjoy it!
The tarot reading is a little different this week, as two cards came out together. So, instead of three, we have four. 🙂 I love how the Universe works!
I felt like these cards were just for me, but hopefully, someone else will relate to them as well.
The Knight of Wands indicates energy, passion, motivation, and enthusiasm. You are bold and courageous and willing to venture into unknown territories to further your mission and your dreams. You don’t really care if danger lies ahead – in fact, if it does, then it becomes all the more exciting and thrilling for you. Adventures like this light you up because you know growth and expansion are waiting on the other side. Be a pioneer and take calculated risks to reach new heights. Be mindful that the Knight of Wands can express himself as an ‘act first, think later’ type of person. In your pursuit of action, you may be impulsive and impatient, expecting everything to be done yesterday. While you are bursting with energy, you have a tendency to rush into things with little consideration for the consequences of your actions. This card is SO indicative of how I have lived my life and how interesting it sits in the past position in the reading.
The Fool is another card that I resonate with on a deep level, and it is from the Major Arcana, so affects the overall deeper persona. He stands on the edge of the cliff, oblivious to any danger, carefree and dreaming. Even though you don’t know exactly where you are going, you are being called to commit yourself and follow your heart, no matter how crazy this leap of faith might seem to you. Now is a time when you need to trust where the Universe is taking you. Yep. This is another eerily accurate depiction of how I’ve lived my life.
The Strength card. There is my Leo the Lion. 🙂 I have always loved this card, and it inspires me! The Strength card represents strength, determination, and power. It speaks to the inner strength and the human spirit’s ability to overcome any obstacle. Strength is about knowing you can endure life’s obstacles. Honestly, I never knew the strength I possessed until I faced the lengthy illness Rick endured until his passing. Times like that cause you to draw on every ounce of strength. This card urges you to ‘tame’ your animal instincts, gut reactions, and raw emotions and channel these initial responses constructively. It’s normal for feelings such as anger, rage, sadness, guilt, or shame to arise in certain situations. However, it’s what you do with these emotions that makes all the difference. Now is a time when you need to be conscious of your instinctual urges and bring them into balance with the greater good.
The Ten of Cups embodies happiness, joy, and emotional contentment, particularly in your relationships and family. It is the ‘happy family’ card, suggesting that your family relationships are harmonious and loving right now. No one is fighting or causing any tension; all family members are getting along with each other and sharing in the love and happiness that surrounds you. This card may appear in a reading when you are spending more time with family, perhaps on a holiday, reunion, or event, where you can rest and relax together, creating fun and happy family memories and strong bonds. How appropriate since I spent my birthday celebrating with family.
MY TAKEAWAY:
It’s great to experience unbridled passion and energy! In fact, there is nothing like it. But be mindful of your responsibility to that energy and channel it in a way that works for the higher good of all. I believe we all have strength and determination that goes to depths perhaps yet unknown. Situations in life can bring that out in you, along with strong emotions that need to be channeled in a productive way. It is important to celebrate with your loved ones and any occasion to do that only increases your bonds.
What a gorgeous dragon card this week with a wonderful message. The key inside the flame would make a great book cover image!
Happy birthday, and congratulations. This reading seems very positive. May it continue for you year round.
Thank you for that wonderful wish, Michele!
Happy belated birthday, Jan – and congrats again!
Thank you, Teri!
Being bold, adventurous, and willing to go into unchartered territory sounds like a great way to go through life. I feel like I’m there now, but I wish I would have gotten to this place much sooner. Better late than never. Thanks for another educational tarot reading, Jan.
You are in a beautiful place in life, Pete. I love that you are embracing life to the fullest and are exploring uncharted territory. There is never a bad time to become adventurous. At least by this stage of life, you also have sensibility and knowledge that you wouldn’t have had at a younger age. Enjoy! And thank you for stopping by with this great comment today!
Happy Birthday, Jan and Congratulations!
Thanks, Dan!
Happy belated birthday! 🎉🥳. I love your readings and look forward to them ever week. Thank you so much for sharing them.
I am so glad, K.M. And thank you for letting me know you enjoy these readings. Thank you for the birthday wishes, as well! Have a great week!
Congratulations on your success, Jan! That had to be the best of birthday presents.
Thank you, Jacqui. Yes, it most definitely was a great birthday present!
Congrats to you, Jan!! Your month just continues to bring good news! I’m so glad your birthday was filled with family. <3 Thank you for sharing another beautiful reading with us. I always look forward to these, and it seems I often feel guided by them too.
Thank you, Mar! I appreciate you taking the time to visit and share in these readings. I love that you get something good from them. Have a wonderful week!
Glad your birthday went well. Upbeat reading today.
Thank you, John!
This is a great reading, Jan. It seems to embody a lot of energy and youthful enthusiasm.
Yes, it does. And at 71 years of age now, I need all of that energy I can get! Thank you for stopping by!
Happy Birthday, Jan. All wonderful cards. What a blessing for your day and validating all you’ve been striving for. Channel all that positivity well. <3
I’m doing my best, Diana. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a wonderful comment today!
Glad you had a wonderful birthday, Jan and relieved an award too:) What a gift to not only get an extra card but a special message to start off your new trip around the sun!
Received not relieved…lol
Thank you, Denise! I appreciate you stopping by today!
I’m so excited for you with that book award, Jan. What a great “treat” to your birthday, which I hope was fabulous. And oh, wow–what a gorgeous dragon card!
I agree, Mae. I have loved sharing all of the dragon cards. They are all amazing. Thank you for the congrats and yes, my birthday was fabulous! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!
An interesting reading, Jan. Yes I think it was meant for you. Anything dangerous or that other people wouldn’t do was what drew you. You liked to walk on the wild side, dear sister. Ha!
I can’t deny it. There was always something forbidden calling to me. 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment! Love you too, sister!
I’m popping in on your comment, Linda. Just finished Fancy. What a great book!
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Love this. I was planning on writing a post today about what dreams we are holding inside of us.
Oh, I love that, Alethea! And dreams have no expiration date. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment!
My pleasure. I look forward to your Monday Motivations each week 💙
Happy belated birthday, Jan! Congratulations on your win in the North Texas Book Festival! I’m really happy for you. Thanks for sharing the beautiful dragon card with us.
Thank you, Jill, for the birthday wishes and book congrats. It’s been a busy and fun weekend. I love the dragon cards so much and enjoy sharing them here. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment! Hugs!
Belated happy birthday 🎉 What a great message today, and it’s interesting to have an extra card turn up for the reading. And I love that dragon card, it’s beautiful and has it’s own great message.
Thank you, Jeanne. I agree about the message on the dragon card. I have enjoyed sharing this beautiful deck here, and everyone seems to love the dragons. Thank you for stopping by!
Interesting how the extra card appeared. I like the idea of going with it because the cosmos demand it.
Whenever that happens, I always go with it, Craig. And if one falls out, it’s a given that it needs to be in the reading. Thank you for stopping by!