Spreads Blog Post
After reading about the different types of spreads, I have decided that I like the groups of threes the best. The celtic cross layout is very intricate, and I feel that sometimes it can be too much. Recently, I did a big reading for a friend of mine. I used the celtic cross layout, and the groups of three. The celtic cross layout did not give a clear answer to the question that my friend had asked. The style of the groups of threes fit the question much better. The groups of threes gave a clear, helpful answer, whereas the celtic cross jumped all over the place.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Art Work
Art Work Blog Post
In class this past week, I created some of the artwork for my tarot card. I looked at all of the different mediums provided, and played with ideas. I decided to recreate the Death card. Part of my goal was to show this card in a positive light. I took a large poster sheet, and glued down several types of paper to it. I did this because I wanted to give the impression of many different things coming together into a new creation. The Death card is very much a card about new beginnings to me. The different colors and styles of paper are meant to represent these new beginnings all coming together to create something beautiful. I am happy with the work that I got done in class, and I am excited to show off the final results of my tarot card.
In class this past week, I created some of the artwork for my tarot card. I looked at all of the different mediums provided, and played with ideas. I decided to recreate the Death card. Part of my goal was to show this card in a positive light. I took a large poster sheet, and glued down several types of paper to it. I did this because I wanted to give the impression of many different things coming together into a new creation. The Death card is very much a card about new beginnings to me. The different colors and styles of paper are meant to represent these new beginnings all coming together to create something beautiful. I am happy with the work that I got done in class, and I am excited to show off the final results of my tarot card.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Week 8 Blog Post
Death
Often in the death card there is a skeleton, as well as a rising sun. This skeleton is typically wearing armor or black robes. He can also be seen holding a scythe. This picture put together can tend to seem very negative, but it is quite the opposite. While the skeleton does represent the death of something, it does not need to refer to the death of a person. It could be the death of a situation, an idea, or something similar. The sun is there to remind people that this is a positive card. While something is dying, it is not the end. The sun is still rising; life still goes on. Some things may be ending, but there will always be a new beginning right behind the ending. If I had to pick a card to represent me right now, it would absolutely be this card. I am at a really difficult point in my life right now, but I know that new things will come my way soon. Things have drastically changed over the past six months and while that is very difficult, I just keep reminding myself that something positive will come of it all.
Often in the death card there is a skeleton, as well as a rising sun. This skeleton is typically wearing armor or black robes. He can also be seen holding a scythe. This picture put together can tend to seem very negative, but it is quite the opposite. While the skeleton does represent the death of something, it does not need to refer to the death of a person. It could be the death of a situation, an idea, or something similar. The sun is there to remind people that this is a positive card. While something is dying, it is not the end. The sun is still rising; life still goes on. Some things may be ending, but there will always be a new beginning right behind the ending. If I had to pick a card to represent me right now, it would absolutely be this card. I am at a really difficult point in my life right now, but I know that new things will come my way soon. Things have drastically changed over the past six months and while that is very difficult, I just keep reminding myself that something positive will come of it all.
Week 7 Blog Post
After reading about all of the Major Arcana, I decided that
I would pick a different card than the one that I had originally chosen. At
first, I picked the Lovers card. This made sense to me, given the duality
nature of this card. I am a gemini, and by nature we have "evil
twins". Many people do not believe in astrology and write it off at a
joke. I have to disagree, though. I have never met a gemini that does not fit
the gemini traits. The Lovers card expresses many of these traits, and it
seemed only fitting that I picked this card. Now, however, I would pick the
Death card. At first glance, it Is easy to assume that this would be a negative card. After learning more about it, I have realized that it is not a negative card. It is more about new beginnings, about letting go and finding closure for things that can be upsetting and difficult to go through. There is a lot in my life that I have held on to for a very long time, and it weighs me down heavily. Recently I have found some closure for one such thing, but there is a lot more to go. This card is very much a reflection of where I am at in my life, and what direction I need to go in.
Week 5 Blog Post
Pages 107 - 142
The Sun
1. What is your most powerful form of self-expression? (Where do you shine?)
My most powerful form of self-expression is my ability to speak within a group, and speak publicly.
2. What doubts or insecurities have you overcome?
I am working every day to overcome my insecurities, but I have made progress in how I see myself, and how I look at the things that I go through on a daily basis.
3. Who championed you and helped you appreciate or develop your gifts and talents?
My mom has definitely helped me to appreciate my gifts and talents, even when I do not appreciate them.
4. Where in life are you a leader, and how do you help others thrive under your leadership?
I am most often the "mom" of the group, making sure that everyone is okay and taken care of. This means that I can do anything from talk to someone when they are having a problem, to getting them a Band-Aid when they have a cut.
5. What could you do to bring more joy into your life?
I could definitely work on my outlook of life, and work to better manage my panic disorder and depression.
6. What are you most optimistic about?
I am most optimistic about the idea that things will be different and better one day.
The Devil
1. To what do you feel bound or enslaved, and what will free you?
I feel bound or enslaved to make sure that everyone is okay before I am. Putting myself first and taking care of my own needs too will free me.
2. What negative trait that you possess has only recently come to your awareness?
I tend to complain about things a lot, and I never realized just how much until recently.
3. What fears get in the way of living your life, and how can you move through them?
Having a panic disorder means that many fears get in my way every day. I can move through them by reminding myself that they are not real.
4. Who or what brings out the worst in you, and how do you allow it?
Feeling lonely brings out the worst in me. I do my best to avoid that feeling, but it is not always that easy, especially being here at school, away from my family.
5. In what ways do you sabotage your own well-being and success?
I oftentimes look down on myself and do not think very highly of myself, and this makes it difficult to succeed.
6. What personal "demons" have you reconciled or conquered?
I have made peace with the end of a relationship that I was conflicted about for a very long time.
The Sun
1. What is your most powerful form of self-expression? (Where do you shine?)
My most powerful form of self-expression is my ability to speak within a group, and speak publicly.
2. What doubts or insecurities have you overcome?
I am working every day to overcome my insecurities, but I have made progress in how I see myself, and how I look at the things that I go through on a daily basis.
3. Who championed you and helped you appreciate or develop your gifts and talents?
My mom has definitely helped me to appreciate my gifts and talents, even when I do not appreciate them.
4. Where in life are you a leader, and how do you help others thrive under your leadership?
I am most often the "mom" of the group, making sure that everyone is okay and taken care of. This means that I can do anything from talk to someone when they are having a problem, to getting them a Band-Aid when they have a cut.
5. What could you do to bring more joy into your life?
I could definitely work on my outlook of life, and work to better manage my panic disorder and depression.
6. What are you most optimistic about?
I am most optimistic about the idea that things will be different and better one day.
The Devil
1. To what do you feel bound or enslaved, and what will free you?
I feel bound or enslaved to make sure that everyone is okay before I am. Putting myself first and taking care of my own needs too will free me.
2. What negative trait that you possess has only recently come to your awareness?
I tend to complain about things a lot, and I never realized just how much until recently.
3. What fears get in the way of living your life, and how can you move through them?
Having a panic disorder means that many fears get in my way every day. I can move through them by reminding myself that they are not real.
4. Who or what brings out the worst in you, and how do you allow it?
Feeling lonely brings out the worst in me. I do my best to avoid that feeling, but it is not always that easy, especially being here at school, away from my family.
5. In what ways do you sabotage your own well-being and success?
I oftentimes look down on myself and do not think very highly of myself, and this makes it difficult to succeed.
6. What personal "demons" have you reconciled or conquered?
I have made peace with the end of a relationship that I was conflicted about for a very long time.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Week 4 Blog Post
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.
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.
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.
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