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Tag: Eight of Swords

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Practical Tarot: Why Am I So Tired?

20 Sep 2016
Do as I say, not as I do. If YOU are feeling super tired all the time for no apparent reason, please go and see your doctor. Even a simple…
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Mabon Blog Hop: The Power of Transformation: Liberate the Shadow Self

22 Sep 201222 Sep 2012
"...it is far too late to wonder if it is safe to put your toe in the waters of transformation when you are already far from shore." --Rasha, Oneness Welcome…
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Cards for the Day: R’d 9 of Cups/R’d 8 of Swords: Overwhelmed by Emotional Release (or the Need for It)

26 Jul 201227 Jul 2012
What happens if you take nine cups full of water and turn them upside down? You get wet, that's what. Today might be a day for tears and emotional release.…
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Cards for the Day: The Emperor/r’d 8 of Swords: What does it mean to be a true warrior?

20 Jul 2012
I love the Emperor's Warrior II pose in the Yoga Tarot. You can almost imagine the Emperor turning his hand over and beckoning with his fingers to an opponent. Saying,…
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Prognosticating about Politicians: Will Your Politician Cheat on You? Spotlight: Barack Obama

20 May 2012
I'm just going to lay my cards right on the table (pun intended). I was burned badly in the last election. I voted for Barack Obama and then watched him…
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Cards for the Day: 5 of Swords/R’d 8 of Swords: Self-Liberation: Walk Away From the Fight Not Worth Fighting

17 Apr 201217 Apr 2012
I hate it when the Five of Swords comes up--it seems to indicate a tricky situation that is hard to interpret--seems like someone has won something through underhanded means. Someone…
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Cards for the Day: Reversed Wheel of Fortune/Reversed 8 of Swords: Bad Luck Will Set You Free

10 Mar 201210 Mar 2012
Sometimes we can get trapped in a situation that we simply can't see the way out of (Eight of Swords). Blindfolded, we can't see very far ahead, and we end…

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