Tarot 10 of Earth "BOUNTY"

Embrace the Earth and care for her as did your ancestors.  They left her as your birthright

What birthright will you bequeath to those who come after you?         

INTERPRETATION:  Attention to family traditions and inheritance are of utmost importance at this time. 

The tens in all the suits bring the challenge of their individual elements.  In some cases it can give just a little too much of the energies they represent:

·                                 In 10 of earth “Bounty” you will be incredibly focused on your material world, quite possibly to the point of obsession.  You could become a collector now, believing the items you collect will be of greater value in the future.  You may find the collecting and having needs outweigh other needs just now.  Be careful not to alienate those closest to you by being single-minded in your acquisitioning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W25_jgiY51I&feature=related

·                     In 10 of fire “Isolation” you will need to be alone and become something of a hermit for a brief period.  You have had far too many responsibilities and commitments for too long.  You now need to take yourself off for a while to reboot yourself.  If you do not take time for yourself you may find your health will suffer, causing you to take time off anyway.

·                     In 10 of Water "Baptism" you will have wonderful skills of visualisation.  You will be able to create pictures with your mind.  What may be much more difficult to make something of those inspirational images.  You will have to separate fantasy from reality as you may be overly confident on what you can actually achieve alone.

·                     In 10 of Air "Transcendence" there may be an important decision you have to make but it is difficult when you have too much interference.  You will have to make your decision based on yourself alone, and not allow others have an opinion.  A good way to work with this energy is through meditation, when you can make your mind blank and at peace. Only then will it be possible for you to know how you want to proceed.

A stable home is being established, preserving and/or improving your home is indicated. This home improvement will be from the perspective of improving its value due to your own creative thinking. 

Material gifts are likely to come to you through a female.  Finding this card represents a time when the material world is benefiting you.

Think about what it is that you really need.  Then take what you need, and pass on what you do not require.  This tarot requires fluidity of the material resources you use, so be advised that hording or collecting will be of little security to you. 

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Best Wishes, Gabrielle Elliot, ©2011

Intermission

Did you hear about the orange sheep a farmer painted so they wouldn't get stolen?  I quite like the look of them, especially on my redesigned blog.  I used to be the black sheep of the family, now I am thinking of going orange!

Tarot 9 of Earth "SEASONS"

Every earthly manifestation has its moment in the Sun, every step on the spiral of life is a new adventure and every age you live has its golden moments.

INTERPRETATION: Nine of earth represents those things that you have (own, possess) that are intangible.  The material world gives value through the living of your life, but those valuable possessions cannot always be held in your hands. Your life itself is invaluable to you, give a listen:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DejUPN4SksU&feature=related

All nines in all of the suits are very powerful because the numbers

3x3 = 9,

which can either be a powerful positive (blessing) or negative (curse). 

·                     In 9 of earth “Seasons” the power you have at your disposal now comes from a mastery of the seemingly mundane: family, home and friends and neighbours.  In its most beneficial you will experience the pleasure of your home life and family, in its most negative you may discover family histories or secrets that do not appeal and at worst makes you feel ashamed to be a member of it

·                     In 9 of fire “SECRET INVESTIGATIONS” the power you have at your disposal now comes from a mastery of the passions: through vocations or avocations, love relationships, sexuality and the arts.  In its most beneficial you will experience a most satisfying and accomplished period through the secrets you uncover and if you research this is an extra benefit to give you the break-through you were looking for, in its most negative you may find that your investigations have led you to finding things out that you wish you never knew, and this can lead to falsely misconstrued accusations, which in turn can lead to a great explosion of arguments that have the potential of becoming physical fights, revenge-seeking and the ending of an important relationship.

·                     In 9 of Water "Resources" the power you have at your disposal now comes from a mastery of the emotions: through giving yourself to others, love relationships, spirituality and the photographic arts.  In its most beneficial you will experience a full soul, a period of spiritual rebirth and romantic love, in its most negative you will be confused and unable to control your emotions and this can cause deep hurt, emotional crippling and loneliness

·                     In 9 of Air "Deception" the power you have at your disposal now comes from a mastery of the intellect: through an ability to ferret out any deception surrounding you.  In its most beneficial you will experience of teaching, learning and research is enhanced, also others will likely seek you out for your good judgement, in its most negative you will find yourself in a situation where you feel you can only act in a deceitful way to protect yourself and this can lead to losing yourself in a tornado of lies

This is a tarot of power because it symbolises the strength of the family line, the value in “blood” whether it is your own blood or the blood of your ancestors---“the blood is the life”. Apparently when the Celtic tribes would take a census of all they owned, such as seven sturdy horses, one bag of silver, etc.  At the very top of their census was the item:  “Child wealth”, for they revered their offspring as the single most important thing they possessed. 

Material security is yours now, though you may not realise it just yet.  Live in the present now, not the past nor future.  Stay in your body!  Earth has her seasons and no one season is more important than the next, spring, summer, autumn and winter.  All lives have their cycles, birth, life, decay and death, rebirth, etc.  It is time to understand the cycle of your own growth and development you find yourself in and embrace it rather than disdain it. 

When you have chosen this card you may need to examine your intangible possessions and appreciate them; such as good health, happy family relationships, joy in living.  Examination of positives helps create stronger focus in your life as you slowly teach yourself to look for that which will be of value to you in the future.  If you are a parent, pay attention to your children, what do you value about then?  Tell them how you value them.  If you are a grandparent, it is time to impart some legacy on one of your children or grandchildren.

If you are an adult and have a living grandparent, visit him or her and pay your respects, as this will help you understand the power in your blood. No matter which stage on the cycle of life you are in now, it is a time to embrace and appreciate all you are and all that you possess.   

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Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot, ©2011

Tarot 8 of Earth "ACCOMPLISHMENT"

Attention to detail brings a true reward

Find a job you like and you add five days to every week-- Jackson Brown, Jr.

This tarot image depicts sewing and all of its tools, in the foreground a woman in bright pink holds aloft her ever-ready, shining needle.  She is ready to do what needs doing, the tape measure gives her away, she is mighty proud and reassured of her worth as she knows what she manufactures and repairs is done with her skills. Through the window of cotton spools is a young woman excitedly fashioning her wedding dress.  She has placed the love she feels for her betrothed in every stitch and she is assured that even if there were faults in her workmanship, it will not matter one bit.

INTERPRETATION:  The fruits of your labours are coming to ripening now.  Enjoy and appreciate yourself for a job well done. 

All of the eights in all of the four suits represent a second layer of mastery in your earthly life.  

·                     In 8 of earth “Achievements” you are invited to use your particular or professional skills and talents. This tarot brings some material benefits, good health, perhaps a pay rise or bonus for something you have "designed" in any medium. Your projects of any type that was begun two years ago is about to come to a mighty climax, or alternatively this tarot is also good to meditate on when starting a new project, one that is long term [lasting for around two years] 

•  In 8 of Fire “Anticipation” you are invited to use your particular passions. This tarot brings you some ego enhancement, self-confidence, perhaps a new relationship or new passion for doing something. The new passions you find now are intense, old passions are also raising up a notch or returning to you. Until these new passions are apparent you may feel a great deal of anticipation. 

• In 8 of Water "Horror" you will be called upon to use your particular healing abilities. This tarot brings you focus, emotional control, and "KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOUT YOU WHEN THOSE AROUND ARE LOSING THEIRS". You may have to be a tower of strength in some difficult situation and may will come to depend upon you emotionally for a while.

•                      In 8 of Air "Patience" you will be called upon to use your particular knowledge and understanding. This tarot brings you eloquent powers of communication, and the knowledge to know when to speak and when to listen and a strong rational reasoning. Others are likely to admire your input and trust your judgement.

You are becoming known for making or doing something practical.  Enjoy your work!  Do not feel the need to do work at something you are unhappy with, as this is a kind of misery is one you can barely tolerate.

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece”

---John Ruskin (1819 - 1900)

If you are unhappy in your work, this tarot indicates it is time for you to make a job change.  If you continue to work in an environment that hurts or cripples you emotionally you will impede your growth.  It’s time for you to end work that you really don’t enjoy and start doing things you do, if you cannot think of what to do first, go make yourself your own playlist [for old people like me itsa “mixed tape”].  Here are some songs that are great to listen to while you are thinking of what you want to make or do:

Peter, Paul and Mary: “If I had a hammer”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UKvpONl3No

The B-52's “Housework” [Detour Thru Your Mind]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfdA-HoT5dU

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: “Whistle While You Work”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY3aljAO7qU

Kraftwerk: “Das Model”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIYEPe6DWY&feature=related

Jerry Lewis: “Typewriter”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWJBfvWjlk0&feature=related

Rufus Wainwright – “The Maker Makes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh-q76T4lEg

One more chain I break
To get me closer to you 
One more chain does the maker make
To keep me from bustin' through 
One more notch I scratch
To keep me thinkin' of you 
One more notch does the maker make
Upon my face so blue 

Cat Stevens: “Tea For The Tillerman"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_J6hCCQ_ng&feature=BFa&list=PL3A1F7A1988995CDB&index=11

Before doing anything take time out to reflect on what you do best and what you enjoy most then look for something that blends these. 

You need to know what you really want before you go looking for it.

If you still can’t think of what to do...find at least one song that would be a good addition to these songs already in our playlist.  Be sure and post it on here so we can all share, always good to have something to focus on to help surprise your mind into bringing you a moment of inspiration for something to make or do.  It will be fun to see if anyone decides to play along.  You don’t even have to be searching for new work, everyone is welcome to participate.

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Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot, ©2011

Tarot 7 of Earth "CIRCUMSTANCES"

Sometimes things just happen; they are neither punishment nor reward. 

Around and around the clock we go but time is rather funny there

The sliding clock is adorned with seven earths and seven figures stand in a circle upon it, they have clocks for faces, representing how whenever we try to control time we will become frustrated, angry and stressed out.  The figures have clock faces illustrating how many people are so ruled by their schedules that they become a bit of a cog in the machine and lose their personality in pursuit of this impossible task.

INTERPRETATION:  Time to accept whatever circumstances you find yourself in at the moment.  No matter how long you have been ignoring your issue it will urgently need attention very soon.  The time is nearly come for it.

In all the sevens in each of the suits you will find the theme of needing to recognise and acknowledge a basic truth that you have either ignored or simply not comprehended.  This then represents the something that is limiting you from proceeding on your course.

You may think that something you want or something you want to do has been thwarted recently and it is down to this inability to have recognised about the truth of the situation. It can be something you really believe you haven’t got that you need, but in actuality there is an alternative something you have not yet considered that can alternatively get to where you want to be. Kind of like this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11BQQvVy8LI

·                     In 7 of earth “Circumstances” you will have to come to understand that you have been trying to work against time, either your ideas are ahead of their time or you will have to accept that you have missed the boat and will now have to try and launch your project in the future when the time comes around again

·                     In 7 of fire “Persistence” you may be worried that you do not have the passion needed to carry through your ideas or dreams, you will have to understand that you have enough passion, so it is more about believing in yourself and that you really can accomplish what you want

·                     In 7 of water “Self-preservation” you may fear that loving means you will inevitably be hurt again so you have been holding yourself back from relationships.  When you realise that sharing yourself emotionally with others will always be a risk, then you will be ready to go out and try again to love

·                     In 7 of air “Reality Check” is about recognising that you honestly do know what’s best, in many instances this tarot represents “physician heal yourself”

Day and night on earth is dictated to be the rotation of the earth around the sun.  Ocean waves are controlled by the lunar cycles.  Time is necessary in order to understand and appreciate the concepts of nature's laws.

Give yourself time.  Is there really anything that cannot be done tomorrow? 

You may be creating a great deal of stress in your life, ease off. 

You may have tried something recently and failed.  Having the seven of earth in your reading indicates the time will be right in the short-term future. So try again.

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Best Wishes,

Gabrielle Elliot, ©2011