Astrology, Books, Featured, Runes, Tarot
Hi all,
It’s been such an honor to have my new book nominated for a World Divination Award. Here’s some info if you wish to vote.
Please go to www.worlddivination.com before Sept. 30–click the link, go to the menu in the upper right. It will bring page where you can scroll down and click the vote now link. Then “scroll down to BEST DIVINATION/SPIRITUAL BOOK RELEASE 2024,” and look for my book title, Stars, Cards, and Stones. You will also be asked to vote for a couple more entries. Luckily “none” is an option if you don’t know anyone listed.
Voting doesn’t take long…and I truly appreciate your gift of time.
Thank you so very much,
Wishing you Love and Light
Kooch
Tarot
Keep celebrating your many blessings….That’s what Summer Solstice is all about—-Known as Liltha, a high, holy day in early pagan times, one of the eight sabbaths that celebrates the turning of the yearly wheel of life. Because summer holds the greatest light in the Northern Hemisphere, it has timelessly been honored for its life giving radiance of light and love. What might be perceived as “negative” can transition into the highest good for your spirit’s evolution. Keep your mind and heart open to this possibility and trust in the power of solar illumination to shine on your good fortune.
You definitely have a sixth sense. Explore how to best use it and keep your third eye of wisdom open whenever possible. It’s available to use if you believe you have it. When it feels right go with your instincts, especially when they align with your heart’s truth. With a little confidence you can use your intuition to help empower your potential to resolve the challenges in life and make the right choices.
When times are difficult, don’t let darkness destroy your hopes. The up and down rhythms of the Cosmic evolutionary play of light and darkness are a natural part of life. (Portrayed in the Tarot card The Chariot being pulled onward by white and black forces.) Every shadow eventually fades into light, and the lessons that we experience move us forward on the game board of life. Problems can act as neon arrows that point to the importance of living the best life possible and honoring how special you truly are.
May your summer bring you abundant happiness.
Kooch
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Astrology, Tarot
PLANETS ARE MOVING:
This spring birthed a huge planetary shift. Pluto–sign of change, transformation, the subconscious–moves from Capricorn, the sure-footed, dolphin tailed goat ruled by Saturn, (karmic lessons, responsibility, hard work, mature thinking, restrictions, values) into the humanistic, revolutionary, freedom minded air sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. This shift is extremely significant as Pluto, symbolic of rebirth and Hades, daring god of the underworld, will be sitting in Aquarius for the next 21 years until 2044 (except for a little trip back into Capricorn). Simply said, hold on to what’s dear to your heart. You’ll grow toward greater understanding of your role in the scheme of things by being flexible to evolutionary shifts in the efforts of humanity.
QUESTION CONCERNING CARD READINGS: Does a person’s mood affect their Tarot reading?
Answer: Moods, or your emotions may not affect the outcome of your reading, but they will certainly affect how you feel during your reading. If you are in a cheery mood, you will interpret your reading with a carefree attitude. If you’re feeling low energy or loss, your interpretation of the cards and your reading will have serious overtones because of the way you feel. Since the Tarot is a tool for enhancing your understanding of life’s myriad concerns, it is possible to receive information during a reading that can help you gain insight into how to change from a low mood into a better state of mind.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE TAROT, DM ME, AND I’LL HOPE TO ANSWER IT HERE.
BEST OF SPRING BLESSINGS,
KOOCH
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Reviews, Tarot
Happy New Moon in Aquarius, on Monday, January 31, 9:46 pm PST.
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This New Moon is also the start of the Chinese New Year of the Tiger, an animal symbolizing strength and power.
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Happy Imbolc/Candlemas (half way point between winter and spring) on February 2nd, an ancient holiday for celebrating The Gift of Light.
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Looking for a good Tarot book? Check out my review:
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Tarot in Motion, A Handbook to Embody Wisdom through the Cards by Miriam Jacobs is an insightful and delightful, info informative guide to combining the meanings of the 78 cards with movement. Actually, her book offers much more than Tarot wisdom even though the cards and their links with the body are its primary focus. Miriam offers useful information on chakras and gives Tarot/astrological references. She gives precise tools to help us communicate with our inner self and invoke our spirit of play and increase our magical mojo.
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Miriam empowers her readers to discover ways to get physically involved and experience the cards through dance, music, art, yoga, ceremonies, rituals, holidays, and much more. Here’s one example: Her discussion on the pagan holiday, Imbolc, that occurs February 1, includes details on its historic background. She states, “early Christians knew Imbolc as St. Bridgit’s Day for the saint associated with fertility. It was also called Candlemas, from fourth-century Greece, when candles were lit to symbolize the return of light…” For this ancient holiday she also offers an intention (perhaps to repeat or revise for your own benefit), questions to ask yourself to connect with the meaning of Imbolc, special material to bring (to your celebration of this holiday), and offers other possibilities. Her one suggestion that I most want to follow advises, “Include playfulness in your dances to connect with the maiden within.” This is especially relevant to my life as I’ve given up the custom of jumping over the candle flame to heat my inner fire of fertility (an old Celtic ritual that I followed in my youth.)
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While reading Miriam’s book, you’ll be guided on a remarkable journey to connect with the cards in a personal way. Her interpretations are rich with meaning, and she gives demonstration spreads to help you work within or work with your clients.
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I recommend her thought provoking book and her many exercises to help you discover a new entrance way into the world of the Tarot. Importantly, Miriam Jacobs’ Tarot in Motion can give you an unique sense of the Tarot that is experienced within your body. Of course, there’s more good things I can say about her book, but I’ve got to pull a card now, and dance, dance, dance.
Best to you in the New Year of the Tiger!
Astrology, Numerology, Tarot
Full Moon in the Sun sign Cancer is 3:48 pm PST, January 17. Called a wolf moon as this is the time of year that wolves are most vocal. It’s time to howl in moonlight.
Today, if we can look up in the night time sky we can see the full Moon in the constellation Cancer, zodiac sign of the crab. This sign is governed by the Moon, symbol of the feminine nature, our physical and/or divine Mother, domestic energy, emotions, imagination, intuition, dreams, and empathy.
On full moons we can dive more deeply into our sensitivities and feel our emotions on deeper levels. It’s said that during the full moon, it’s easiest to open our third eye and use our intuition. Our awareness is sharpened and our logic can be in direct communication with our heart’s truth. This awareness is opposite what we may experience during dark of the moon when shadows may hide our truth, or make it more difficult to see clearly.
To describe the energy of the full moon, I’m sharing a quote from my Mystic Spirit Tarot Playbook: “…the Moon reflects sunlight and brightens nighttime darkness. Its luminosity influences the feminine cycle and its magnetic currents penetrate watery depths and keeps ocean waves in ebb and flow motion…”
If you are searching for answers, it’s a great time to look within and ask yourself questions to achieve more clarity. If you’re not feeling up to a dialogue with your inner self, you might wait til you’re getting ready for bed, and then ask your subconscious mind to search for answers in your dreams. This request can be presented in an affirmation, such as:
“I’m safely in touch with my subconscious dreaming self. I am open to receiving guidance to find the best answer for my personal well-being. My question is: (ask question.). I give thanks for my guidance and clarity.”
Whatever words you might use in an affirmation, say your words in a positive manner. It’s an ancient practice to take advantage of the moon’s powerful energy and set intentions to harness its energy to activate success.
For those born on the 2nd, the 11th, or the 20, in numerology, your birth day number equals 2. 2 is the number that corresponds with Moon and therefore, if I was doing your numerology chart, I would say you a child of the Moon and have a lunar personality. When looking at major arcana Tarot cards, the second card is the High Priestess who is closely linked with the Moon. You might want to look at her symbols to see if you can identify with the power of this feminine wise woman who is known to point to priorities, truth, and your right direction.
Wishing you all the best,
With love,
Kooch
Astrology, Tarot
New Moon In Libra
Aries Your card: The Emperor
New Moon turns up your charm and keeps emotional boundaries rock-n-rolling. Use your ram’s strength to resolve challenges and enjoy the moment.
Taurus Your card: The Hierophant
Being steadfast and true in your romantic pursuits can prove interesting. Your Venus ruled nature turns its focus on improving emotional situations.
Gemini Your card: The Lovers
Communications need to be grounded to keep your Mercurial nature in balance. Let “the twins” of your perception surf the ocean of emotions with trust in what tomorrow brings.
Cancer Your card: The Chariot
Look before you leap to enable your watery nature to dance wildly with a sense of security. Trust your feelings to guide you to making the right choices.
Leo Your card: The Sun
Purr-purr, play, purr-purr, play, and repeat. Times call for you to ignite the fires of passion, creativity, and enjoyment (using common sense, of course.)
Virgo Your card: The Hermit
Take time out from money-making routines and find a way to celebrate your life by having fun. Think of all the reasons why you should pamper your mind, body, and spirit.
Libra Your card: Justice
Dive, don’t walk, into the pool of healing communications. Taking time for yourself recharges your energy so you have higher energy and more focus to move toward your goals.
Scorpio Your card: Death/Rebirth
Open your third eye to find the right answers to your questions about love, emotions, and fulfillment. Be willing to walk your talk about being successful, and get busy having the best time of your life.
Sagittarius Your card: Temperance
Use your favorite oracle to divine your highest path to creating or re-creating the life you desire. Set your intentions to be grounded in practical, happy pursuits.
Capricorn Your card: The Devil/Pan
With Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet demanding self-respect, it’s a good time to be true to yourself. Use your strength to surf the waves of life’s ambiguities and reach for the brightest star of your desires.
Aquarius Your card: The Star
Detach from the demands of your inner critic and channel passions into creativity and good times. You can answer enigmatic questions about your future by looking into the crystal ball of your present intentions.
Pisces Your card: The Moon
The watery world of emotions can be filled with waves of confusion. Take time to find your right answers. Today’s reflections bring tomorrow’s insights on finding your best pathl.
