Three of Pentacles reversed/Ten of Cups reversed.  The Three of Pentacles (Mars, action, spontaneity, aggression, drive, in Capricorn, “I build,” ambition, cunning, competence) tells of competence, planning and teamwork, and it seems that today, group efforts may not be productive if I am involved, at least regarding the physical world.  This is not necessarily a bad thing, just a recommendation that if I need to work on physical-realm focuses such as finances, the home or my physical body, I am better off working alone.  The Ten of Cups (Mars, action, spontaneity, aggression, drive, in Pisces, “I believe,” feeling, duality, spirituality, suffering and growth) in an upright position offers the manifestation of happiness, simple joys, and fulfillment. My Ten of Cups is reversed, and I certainly do understand the chaos and upheaval that can be represented by the reversed Ten of Cups.  I woke up to the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, and I am very unsettled today.

My Thoth card is the Eight of Disks reversed.  “Prudence” is Uncle Al’s keyword for this card in an upright position.  The Eight of Disks (Sun, the inner core of a person or situation, in Virgo, “I serve,” practical, analytical, sensible, orderly) is about taking care of details, working hard, and studying or learning new things, all with an eye on the end result.  Again, I understand why this card is reversed for me today.  It is reinforcing my reversed Three of Pentacles above, and warning me that I may have problems focusing on the tasks at hand.

My Legacy card is the Queen of Swords reversed, flavored by the Ace of Swords.  **gulp**  Should I just go back to bed now?  The Queen of Swords (cusp of Virgo, “I serve,” practical, sensible, work and service oriented, and Libra, “We are,” partnerships, balance, cooperation, grace) can be considered a Minor Arcana representation of the Justice card, which is about responsibility and the relationship between “cause” and “effect.”  But my Queen is reversed, and like my other cards today, is indicative of my mental state right now.  One thing I do need to be aware of: the upright Queen represents being realistic in our perception of the world.  Perhaps I need to remind myself that things are not as bad as they seem.  The Ace of Swords (Capricorn, “I build,” ambition, caution authority, cunning, Aquarius and Pisces, “I believe,” feeling, duality, soul growth, artistic) tells of the potential within the day to effectively use mental or intellectual abilities.  Finally, some good news!  Armed with the advice of my cards today, perhaps I will in the end make sense of the chaos.  Even uncomfortable situations offer opportunities for growth (LOL, **especially** uncomfortable situations); I need to see today as an opportunity to exercise my mental “muscles.”

My 6-digit date number is 9, the completeness of manifestation or effect.

My horoscopes: “There's a lot of work to be done today, and much of it centers on finances. Whether you're working on budgets or investments, you will easily finish the task. Your trusty computer will help you as you discover a new website that supports your efforts or post a question in a financial chatroom that yields many responses. Favorable advancement is likely, Sagittarius, if not today then quite soon.”

And: “You might feel as if you're carrying a ten-ton weight around your neck. It could well appear that tasks, which normally take you ten minutes, are now taking an hour. Some you might have to do over until you get them right. This is a drag, but it probably won't last past today. Do whatever it takes to get the most important chores done today, then leave the rest until tomorrow. You'll be in a better space then.”

My Shadowscapes Insight is regarding the Four of Swords.  This card has a serene feel to it.  While a traditional meaning for this card is “truce,” just the need for a truce implies conflict.  The Shadowscapes Four of Swords deviates a bit from that traditional focus, and presents instead the concept of a time of inner contemplation.  Whether our day is encouraging or stressful, taking the time to connect with that peaceful and serene and safe place within my core will allow me to be more effective.  True, dat.

This has been a stressful week for everyone.  The news is filled with bombings and manhunts and shootouts; social media presents one conspiracy after another, willy-nilly.  I woke at 5 am this morning and could not go back to sleep.  Eventually I went downstairs and put on the television, only to be immersed in the chaos that is happening in Boston.  I cannot comprehend this need to cause harm; it puzzles me and fills me with dismay.  What is happening to humans as a species?  Perhaps my spread for today is in such disarray because I need to follow the advice of my Shadowscapes Four of Swords, and unplug. 

I am infusing my subtle body with the energies of my heart chakra as I type this.  I cannot affect the world, I can only affect my own environment.  Today, I will infuse my every thought, my every word, and my every deed with love and acceptance and serenity and healing.  That is what I am offering, that is what I am consciously infusing into my personal space today. 

Blessed Be.

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