Pages 73-106
Death Questions
1. Who do you need to forgive?
I need to forgive myself.
2. Who do you no longer need but are afraid to let go of?
I no longer need my ex boyfriend but I am afraid to let go of him.
3. What relationships need to pass away quietly?
A lot of the fading relationships between old friends need to pass away quietly.
4. What loss do you still find difficult to accept?
I still find the loss of my Auntie Lil difficult to accept.
5. What is absolutely certain and permanent in your life?
The love for my mom and sister is absolutely certain and permanent in my life.
6. When has the loss of something created space for transformation and growth?
Breaking up with my ex boyfriend allowed me to learn more about myself, and become a happier person.
Temperance Questions
1. What conflicts are you working to bring to harmonious resolution?
I am working to bring the differences between my dad and I to a peaceful resolution.
2. What in your life could be improved by adding new energies or resources?
My overall mood and feelings could be improved by adding new energies or resources.
3. What opposite energies are you learning to combine and integrate?
I am learning to combine and integrate the energies of those around me that are different than myself.
4. When have you played the role of mediator or peacemaker?
I have played the role of peacemaker when two of my friends have gotten into an argument.
5. Where is moderation needed most in your life?
Moderation is needed most in how I present my energy, so that I do not act too excited or out of control.
6. Who, given your differences, is your most unlikely friend?
My most unlikely friend is my younger sister Zoe. We are very different but tend to get along fairly well.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Week 3 Blog Post
Pages 33-68
The Empress
1. How and when do you nurture yourself?
I nurture myself when I am feeling anxious or depressed. I nurture myself by listening to music, reading a book, and taking time to sit and collect my thoughts.
2. What is the most memorable act of caring ever shown to you?
The most memorable act of caring ever shown to me was receiving my Great Grandmothers ring as a graduation present.
3. Who could benefit from your compassion, tenderness, or generosity.
My family and friends could benefit from my compassion. My future students could also benefit from my compassion.
4. What is the most extravagant gift you have ever received or given?
The most extravagant gift I have ever given is a Coach wallet to my mom for mother's day.
5. What pleasures do you allow or deny yourself?
I allow myself the pleasure of enjoying time with my friends and family. I also allow myself the pleasure of enjoying time outside, and going to the beach.
6. What do you find beautiful?
I find the beach, sunsets, stars, the night sky, and music beautiful.
The Lovers
1. How do you express your "masculine" and "feminine" sides?
I express my "masculine" side by hanging out with my little brother, playing soccer, and listening to rock music. I express my "feminine" side by being myself.
2. What relationship brings out the best in you?
The relationship that brings out the best in me is the relationship between myself and my best friend Chris.
3. When have you been surprised by your attraction to another?
I was surprised by my attraction to another when I became attracted to my best friend Chris.
4. What lessons learned in relationships have served your growth?
Lessons that have served my growth include: do not become too dependent on one another, do not be blinded by love.
5. Where is cooperation most needed in your life?
Cooperation is most needed in my ability to work with others.
6. When have you expressed the shadow effect of the Lovers and acted possessively?
I have acted possessively when I felt that my relationship was being interrupted by someone else.
The Empress
1. How and when do you nurture yourself?
I nurture myself when I am feeling anxious or depressed. I nurture myself by listening to music, reading a book, and taking time to sit and collect my thoughts.
2. What is the most memorable act of caring ever shown to you?
The most memorable act of caring ever shown to me was receiving my Great Grandmothers ring as a graduation present.
3. Who could benefit from your compassion, tenderness, or generosity.
My family and friends could benefit from my compassion. My future students could also benefit from my compassion.
4. What is the most extravagant gift you have ever received or given?
The most extravagant gift I have ever given is a Coach wallet to my mom for mother's day.
5. What pleasures do you allow or deny yourself?
I allow myself the pleasure of enjoying time with my friends and family. I also allow myself the pleasure of enjoying time outside, and going to the beach.
6. What do you find beautiful?
I find the beach, sunsets, stars, the night sky, and music beautiful.
The Lovers
1. How do you express your "masculine" and "feminine" sides?
I express my "masculine" side by hanging out with my little brother, playing soccer, and listening to rock music. I express my "feminine" side by being myself.
2. What relationship brings out the best in you?
The relationship that brings out the best in me is the relationship between myself and my best friend Chris.
3. When have you been surprised by your attraction to another?
I was surprised by my attraction to another when I became attracted to my best friend Chris.
4. What lessons learned in relationships have served your growth?
Lessons that have served my growth include: do not become too dependent on one another, do not be blinded by love.
5. Where is cooperation most needed in your life?
Cooperation is most needed in my ability to work with others.
6. When have you expressed the shadow effect of the Lovers and acted possessively?
I have acted possessively when I felt that my relationship was being interrupted by someone else.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Week 2 Blog
Week 2 -
1) I picked out The Halloween Tarot deck, created by Kipling West. This deck caught my eye because of the artwork and originality. While it stays true to an original tarot deck in the sense that it has a major arcana, four minor arcana suits, and 78 cards, the minor arcana suits are named Bats, Ghosts, Pumpkins, and Imps. Pumpkins correspond with traditional Pentacles, Ghosts with Cups, Bats with Swords, and Imps with Wands. Each card has a Halloween themed picture, creating a story. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so it only seemed fitting to pick this deck.
2) I shuffled the Major Arcana cards, and drew the High Priestess card. Depicted is a vampiress, holding a book, with a bat hanging from one of her fingers. There are two towers behind her, one white and one gray. There are two lit candles in the windows of the white tower. She is standing on a moon, surrounded by stars. There is a black cat atop the white tower, looking down on the Priestess. There are vines climbing the towers, sprouting pomegranates. I feel intrigued by this card. This woman appears to be confident in herself and happy to be where she is. I am curious to know what book she is holding, and what position of power she is in.
1) I picked out The Halloween Tarot deck, created by Kipling West. This deck caught my eye because of the artwork and originality. While it stays true to an original tarot deck in the sense that it has a major arcana, four minor arcana suits, and 78 cards, the minor arcana suits are named Bats, Ghosts, Pumpkins, and Imps. Pumpkins correspond with traditional Pentacles, Ghosts with Cups, Bats with Swords, and Imps with Wands. Each card has a Halloween themed picture, creating a story. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so it only seemed fitting to pick this deck.
2) I shuffled the Major Arcana cards, and drew the High Priestess card. Depicted is a vampiress, holding a book, with a bat hanging from one of her fingers. There are two towers behind her, one white and one gray. There are two lit candles in the windows of the white tower. She is standing on a moon, surrounded by stars. There is a black cat atop the white tower, looking down on the Priestess. There are vines climbing the towers, sprouting pomegranates. I feel intrigued by this card. This woman appears to be confident in herself and happy to be where she is. I am curious to know what book she is holding, and what position of power she is in.
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