The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

Since 2004, I have been using my Tarot Sutra Deck when I do my tarot  reading. My husband bought it for me after looking practically everywhere. It was the only tarot deck available at that time. Then last Christmas, one of my bestfriends gave me a new deck as a gift. It’s the The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck. It’s what I use now in my readings, unless I want something  specific to lovemaking and sex. ^_^

The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

The Rider-Waite tarot deck is the most well-known Tarot deck that is being used today in the world of the English-speaking people (for Latin and other foreign countries, they use the  Tarot de Marseille deck). Alternative names are used for this such as: the Rider-Waite-Smith, Waite-Smith, Waite-Colman Smith or simply the Rider deck. The card illustrator was Pamela Colman Smith from the instructions of academic and mystic A. E. Waite, and published by the Rider Company.

I noticed that the drawings and images are very simple, almost like drawn by a child as compared to my Sutra deck, hoewever, the details and backgrounds do hold a wealth of symbolism. The subjects remain close to the earliest decks, but usually have added details.

It was in  December 1909 when the cards were originally published. The 19th century magician and occultist Eliphas Levi had a big influence in the symbols used.

I recently did a reading using my new deck. The spread I laid out was the DAILY SPREAD. This is a good way to get to know the cards on a daily basis. Apart from drawing just one card for the day to see what occurs, this spread require your input and will allow you to have direct experience of the cards’ meanings via self-questioning.

The card in the middle is card #1 . The card at the left side is card #2. The card at the right side is card #3. What does this spread mean? 
 
Card #1: The important aspects of the day.
Card #2: Personal issues that require attention.
Card #3: What to look out for; feelings desires or reactions that could arise.

Based on my spread above, here are the meanings of the each card:

Card #1: Five of Cups

Generally, this card denotes loss, disappointment, emotional confusion and regret. But there is a positive side to these things. Look at the figure on the middle card. He is so focused on the three overturned cups representing the idea of loss, that he has not noticed the two standing cups, representing insights and opportunities. Rather like “Death”, this card suggests  that it is timely to let go of  attachments and to embrace change and what is here and other opportunities that are coming. I guess, with the coming of the New Year and the resolutions, my resolutions in particular, that go with it, the card is just reminding me of the projects that I need to focus on. I should let go of the fact that so many years have gone by without accomplishing any of those personal projects that I’ve always wanted to do. I should stop regretting the time that has passed and focus on the now.  These projects are detailed in my Wanderlust Blog which helps me stay on the path towards accomplishment and personal fulfillment.

Card #2: Four of Wands

This second card, according to the nature of the spread, is all about personal issues that require my attention. The Four of Wands card denote celebration, joy, spontaneity and freedom. It heralds a time for rejoicing and celebrating! This card tells me that I should give attention to my inner child, that I should let go of emotional baggage, free myself from others’ expectations, let my inner child out and indulge in more fun.  I’m loving this card! This what I actually told Carelle and RR when we went out with them the past two consecutive weekends. I told them I deserve tpo come out and party once again. Enough of this hermit kind of living! Thanks to Jem, my bestfriend who led me out into a wild backpacking Asian trip last month, I was enlightened. And this card is telling me to continue just that — to enjoy and celebrate life… my life! After all, I only live once. ^_^

Card #3: Seven of Cups

According to the spread, this card should tell me clues regarding feelings and issues that could arise in the near future. The Seven of Cups is all about self-indulgence and having too much choice, which I’m afraid, I am actually experiencing from time to time. I always do what I want because the things that I want to do make me happy.  And  these things are so many… so varied… sometimes I get confused on what to focus on first that I tend to do some or all of them all at the same time. That’s why I call myself the master multitasker coz I always think that I can do it all. But perhaps, I ought to be a little cautious and little more focused. I might be too overwhelmed by the many choices I have. I should be able to choose what to focus on at a given tmoment and be able to commit to that. Thanks to this card, that’s what I’ll surely do.  

Until my next reading!

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Should you wish to have me do a spread for you, just email me at jenjuan_1999@yahoo.com with a subject line: TAROT CARD READING. Tell me a little something about yourself and your situation. Then let me know what kind of spread you want me to do. Would it be about love, career, daily life, etc? And I’ll go ahead and send you a reading. I only ask for a little donation of $2 of Php100.00 which you can send to my paypal at the same email address.

Love and light!

Blue Moon Spell

The blue moon for December will occur at around 7 p.m. of Dec. 31 universal time, previously known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It will be visible in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Africa.

Since the Philippines is eight hours ahead of universal time, the blue moon for the Philippines will lapse into Jan. 1 at 3:12 a.m.. Therefore, this full moon will not be considered a blue moon by Philippine standards.

But we will have two full moons for the month of January, with the first coming in on Jan. 1 and another on Jan. 30, the latter being the “blue moon.”

For February, there will be no full moon because the month will have 28 days. A full moon has a 29-day cycle.

But March will again have two full moons, the first on March 1 and the other, considered the blue moon, on March 30.

To celebrate this New Year’s blue moon, I’d like to share with you a spell about magic. Magic is everywhere and I’d like 2010 to be magical for all of us. Magic is in everything and everybody and we can connect with its power wherever we may be. Whether we are at home, in a noisy club, at the supermarket, in the office, etc., we can open up the psychic realm wherever we are. 

For this spell, you might like to have a cystal handy but this is optional.

You can hold the crystal while you’re casting the Spell if you like but it’s not completely necessary.

Take a few deep breaths and adjust your back and spine so you feel your energy flow more evenly. Feel as sense of openness. Imagine there is a waterfall of white light showering over you and filling you with energy. Now the light is wrapping around you and becoming like a cocoon. Let the cone of white light massage you and imagine that you are changing into a beautiful butterfly ready to fly from the cocoon back into the world.

Open your arms wide and allow the light to radiate from you, back out into the air, and filling everything around you with love and energy. 

By doing this spell, you are attracting more blessings, goodness and great things into your life. You are letting go of negative vibes, welcoming and ushering in positive and new ones. You are aligning yourself with the Great Mother, the Supereme Being, the One God, the Universe and everything and anything that you could possibly want will be within your reach.

May 2010 be full of light, love, abundance and happiness for everyone!

Have a joyous New Year!

Wiccans, Do You Want An Apple MacBook?

Hi dear blog readers!

Guess what? “FIZZER’s New Year Blowout” contest just started. The top 5 FIZZER users that gets credited for the most number of successful Fizzer.ph registrations will get the following:

1st prize - Apple MacBook Notebook 2.4GHz
2nd prize - PLaystation 3 slim
3rd prize - HP mini notebook
4th prize - PSP 3000
5th prize - Ipod nano 5 gen

Please help me win any of those prizes!!! By doing so, you get to have the chance to win too!

Just register at their site by clicking this link: http://www.fizzer.ph/signup/aaa5736313.html

You can also copy paste it on your browser. Be sure to fill out everything including putting a picture and filling in your school info.

The contest’s rules are simple:

1. Participants must be Filipino and living in the Philippines.
2. The user with the highest number of confirmed invited users wins.
3. Fraudulent accounts will not be tolerated. The number of confirmed registrations through your invites will be tracked by Fizzer.

Note:Fizzer reserves the right to disqualify contest participants. Contest ends on Feb. 14, 2010. Sign up now!

Let’s all help Fizzer grow and reshape the Internet for the Filipino.

A Direct TV Christmas Bonus

It’s seven days before Christmas!!! Year 2009 is almost over and everybody is so busy completing their lists of gifts to give and making sure everything is right on budget.

With Christmas, comes a great gift from Direct TV services. You get the best view of all channels for only around $1 per day. They even give out three months of  Satellite Directv service for free! Isn’t that just awesome? A perfect way to get what you want and save money at the same time especially at this time of the year.

With Direct TV Satellite, you will always get what you want:

• all the digital channels of your choice considering that there are 150+ of them;
• with the best quality picture since everything is in high definition, meaning ,no more static feeds, blurry channels, frustrated TV surfing, etc.;
• huge savings!

Be sure to jump into this amazing deal and opportunity. The best DirectTV service will soon be yours to enjoy. Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Forget Me Not Spell

The following are the ingredients you will need:

1. a square of white cloth (a handkerchief will do)
2. a sprig of mint
3. a photograph of you and your lover, together
4. a pair of your lover’s underpants
5. a pair of your sexy underpants
6. a piece of scarlet ribbon  

The best time to cast this Spell is on the night of a full moon. Gather the Spell ingredients together and look for a quiet spot in your home where you can be alone. Place the white cloth on a flat surface and then put the mint, the photograph and your lover’s underpants on top of the cloth. nTake a bath or shower, and after patting yourself dry, put on your ow underpants and repeat this chant:

“My love will protect you, My love will surround you, You’ll never forget my love is true.”

Now, take off the underpants and place them with all the other items. Gather up the four corners of the cloth as if you’re making a bag, then tie up the ends with the scarlet ribbon. Keep your Forget Me Not bag in a safe place. Put it in your lover’s luggage when he goes on a trip.

Knight of Swords, Take Charge!

“The Knight of Swords card suggests that my power today lies in change. I am quick, sharp, and ready for assertive, revolutionary or affirmative action. I overcome obstacles or resolve conflict by getting right to the point, cutting to the chase or confronting challenges head on — even if this means going against the grain. My communication, style or expectation is on the cutting edge and relies on reason, design, the latest craze or facts. It is my honor to protect and defend my perception of truth. I measure twice and cut once. I am empowered by expectation or duty and my virtue is commitment to the greater good.” - astrology.com

True enough, I think I’ve had too much vacation for one week. It’s time that I shake off the cobwebs of laziness and get back on track.  Cheers to more work and fantastic opportunities! ^_^

Halloween Tarot Card Reading

During the Halloween, I did a couple of tarot card readings for some of my family and friends. But before all that, I did one for myself and I was pretty happy with the outcome. And did I mention that I read it on a full moon?

 Here’s the layout of the cards:

Legend:

1 - The card in the middle, underneath (YOU NOW)

2- The card in the middle, top (PRESENT OBSTACLE)

3- The card at the left side, underneath (PAST ISSUE STILL UNRESOLVED)

4- The card at the left, top (PAST OBSTACLE)

5- The card at the right (THE WAY AHEAD)

The cards and their meaning:

1-  Eight of Pentacles

“When this card appears in a layout, it signifies that now is the time to get on with it. Concentrate on getting the job done, whatever it is.  It may not necessarily be a practical job like the man chiselling away his coins but attend to your relationship, check the facts, read between the lines and give all your time to the task at hand. The more you persevere, the more  successful will be the outcome.”

This card signifies that I am currently dedicated to my jobs, displaying patient actions and painstaking attention to details, that even if my jobs could be repetitive and boring sometimes, my perseverance is paying off. It also indicates new training for a new skill in order to widen my knowledge. So true!

“Another interpretation of this card is that you have reached a level of proficiency where things have become a little too easy. You feel on top of it, but with that sense of achievement, you need something else to get your teeth into — a new project, a new relationship. Repetition and daily routines need to change so that you can shift into another gear. Time to add variety to your life so you don’t get bogged down in the same old thing. “

My jobs have in fact become too easy for me.  This is why I am planning for a new project that I can get my hands  on once the holiday season is over (and when I say over, I mean, after  New Year. Coz since Halloween arrived, I feel like I am on vacation mode and I will be for the next 2 months until the Yuletide season is over.) However, despite my “vacation mode”, I did change my schedule and my routine. Since my jobs have become rather easy for me,  I now have time to play with my toys (my Wii, PSP, drums, guitar, keyboards, read my books, watch DVD movies, etc.. ^_^

2 - Three of Cups

“This card represents the ability to widen our feelings, to give out  our joy and happiness to more than one person and to start to interact to small groups of people who will boost our own sense of happiness and spirit. As an ‘obstacle’ card, you might be spending so much time partying or indulging in social niceties that you haven’t been giving yourself enough individual time alone to sort out your priorities.”

It’s so amazing how this card is so right! I do have the ability to share my time, my joy, my happiness with others. In fact, last month alone, I’ve been so busy being with other people, going out of town, attending to social activities that I haven’t really had the time to just be. If I’m not socializing with others, I am busy working. And the rest of time is just spent relaxing that I haven’t really been able to sort out what is really important for me and my future. I do have plans… great plans in fact. But I always manage to push it farther down my list because of other so-called “important” things. This should really change. After the holidays, I should really start with my new plans.

3- Ten of Swords

“This card is one of the most powerful in the deck, but like all tens, this card indicates  the end of a cylce and the beginning of a new one. But before you can embark on a new journey,  you must liberate yourself from old patterns of behavior, drop emotional baggage and say goodbye to the old you. As a ‘past issue’ card that is still unresolved, it signifies the “No it’s fine, I don’t need anyone, I can do it alone attitude”. The power of the victim and martyr are equally chilling in their manifestation.”

I do have that kind of attitude. Considering the fact that I have always been an independent person since I was a little kid, I’ve always learned how to fend for myself. I rarely rely on other people to do stuff for me which is also why deep down inside, I aslo don’t appreciate when people ask huge favors from  me. It’s coz I think that if I can do stuff on my own, then they should too. I know it’s selfish and could be dangerous for me too. Take for instance what I did just a few days ago. This attitide of mine coupled with my OC tendencies, led me to fix the skull lantern I had set up on our roof for the Halloween. One night, it got blown off by the wind and the heavy rains. I didn’t want to wait for Peter and despite the rain, I got our ladder, went up there and fixed it. When I told Peter about it, he got mad. He said what if I got into an accident or something? I told him, I didn’t and that I can do it by myself coz I knew he doesn’t like doing stuff like that. We ended up having a small fight that night. So yeah, I guess I should really stop playing the martyr type. Sometimes, it’s better to ask people for help coz who knows, they might even be happy to help me. Same goes for other more important situations.

4- The Hierophant

“The most important lesson this card teaches is that, however much you may trust or stick to your beliefs, there are others who have their own too. As a ‘past obstacle’ card, it means that you may have had to battle with peer pressure, sharing a belief system, knowing how to act appropriately, conforming and holding back. It means that your inner spiritual soul needs expression.” 

I did have this kind of obstacle. I have very strong beliefs about life and how it should be lived and no matter what other people say, I always know that mine is more right. I am that stubborn. But I did manage to lessen this arrogance of mine. Though I may not cater to other people’s beliefs, I am now more open and accepting. Nevertheless, I don’t fear expressing my own principles through my actions.

5- Six of Cups

“This card indicates that your inner child is now at work and needs expression. Perhaps it is time to look back at good childhood memories, to remember how it was to play without all the fears, self-doubt and illusions that you now carry as an adult. This card implies that by giving out goodness around you, it will come back to you too. Enjoy feeling playful, and let this card remind you of relationships that  have enriched your life as well as those that have been painful. If you have unfinished business from the past, now is the time to put it aside and welcome fulfillment or true exchanges of love in your life.”

Recently, I have been rather playful and childlike. For a long time now, I have been looking at life more positively than before. In my own little ways, I have been spreading goodness to other people and I have always been thankful to people, things, events who/that have been blessings to me in my life. And whatever this unfinished business is, I am letting it go and looking forward to more fulfillment, happiness and great things. ^_^

Do You Want HD TV?

Year 2009 is almost over. And the past 10 months so far have been very interesting. Everything seems to be happening all at the same time — fantastic opportunities , wars, movies, calamities, sports, recession, latest music videos,  news, etc. Are you updated? The most crucial thing here sometimes is that, not only do people want to know what’s happening all around them, but they want to see these things  in high definition too.

Tension Between Saturn and Uranus

 This reading really brought chills to my bones. Find out why…

Change is in the air. Again! Saturn and Uranus will be exactly opposite each other again on September 15, forming what is known as an ‘opposition’ in astrology — two planets positioned 180 degrees apart. This is the third of five such oppositions that started on November 4, 2008, and it will continue until July 26, 2010. These oppositions always come in a cycle, and happen approximately every 45 years. The last time these two planets formed oppositions was 1965 to 1967, and before that from 1918 to 1920. The Saturn-Uranus opposition that sent us on a roller coaster ride last fall and earlier this year returns for an encore to evoke more major shifts, both in your personal life and globally. Think back to November 2008 and February 2009 - what was happening in your life back then?

You may be in for another round of changes - this month and beyond - which will no doubt accelerate your personal growth. It isn’t always fun, but it’s sometimes necessary.

Saturn is the planet of authority and experience, and represents the tough and conservative disciplinarian, while Uranus is wild and unconventional — the maverick planet of change. Saturn rules the status quo, while Uranus rules reform.

Saturn and Uranus are mortal enemies in mythology, and their combined energies in astrology signal tension and transformation. Issues that have been festering beneath the surface emerge, and the rules of the game shift. Uranus energy brings innovation through instability. Sudden and unexpected events shake our foundations and force us to look at things in a new way.

In the first paragraph where it says “Think back to November 2008 and February 2009 - what was happening in your life back then?“, it did make me look back to what was happening in my life at that time. November 2008, Peter and I went to Siquijor to celebrate the Halloween but most importantly, for me to be able to do some soul searching because that was the time I was contemplating on resigning from my very lucrative VA job. True enough, when we came back to Manila, I sent my resignation letter and never looked back. That was the beginning of my carefree and lazy days.  Then Februray 2009 came, I started getting scared of the recession. It’s all I heard in the news and it was getting into  my nerves. So I woke up from my month long sleep and started looking for a job. That was the time I got shortlisted at Publicis and Jollibee  Corporation but in the end, I ended up turning them both down because neither suited the way I want to live my life.  And now, it says that Uranus energy brings innovation through instability. Sudden and unexpected events shake our foundations and force us to look at things in a new way.  True enough, since I got to know the business of First Vita Plus, it has opened my eyes to new possibilities. It has lowered my pride and made me see things more differently.  Now, I am more humble, more patient and innovative in enjoying the process of my success and I have become a lot happier than before. It’s just really bizzare how these astrology readings can be so accurate!

Mercury Retrograde…Again

Mercury, the planet of communication, goes retrograde — for the third time this year — in the sign of Libra on September 6-7 (depending upon your time zone), until it turns direct again on September 29. Mercury normally turns retrograde three times a year — however, in 2009 Mercury turns retrograde four different times. The effects of each retrograde period differ depending on the sign in which it occurs. This time around, Mercury is turning retrograde in Libra.

Mercury rules thinking and perception, processing and disseminating information and all means of communication, commerce, education and transportation. Mercury retrograde periods gives rise to personal misunderstandings, as well as flawed, disrupted, or delayed communications, negotiations and trade glitches and breakdowns with phones, computers, cars, buses and trains.

This retrograde, like any cosmic event, affects each of us differently depending on how it’s positioned in our personal birth charts. A Mercury retrograde period may be very prosperous for those who have retrograde Mercury, or a well-aspected Mercury in their birth charts. While a retrograde period may be an introspective time for all of us, if Libra is prominent in your chart, you will have more than your usual share of introspection. If other Cardinal signs like Aries, Cancer or Capricorn are prominent in your chart, you will also experience a period of intense self-examination.

Mercury retrograde in Libra can disturb mental balance, making you more indecisive than usual. In addition, attempts to maintain objectivity and an unbiased approach are likely to be difficult and can colored with emotion. Jealousy and possessiveness may enter relationships. Sharing ideas, especially those connected with moneymaking and other tangible rewards may present a higher risk. All areas of communication, especially matters related to law, partnerships and marriage, may also be affected.