Queen of Pentacles reversed/Justice reversed.  The Queen of Pentacles (cusp of Sagittarius, “I seek,” philosophic, fun-loving, blundering, and Capricorn, “I build,” ambition, caution, cunning, authoritative) is very good at sustaining the physical world, keeping things dry and cozy and safe and orderly.  She is competent and loyal, and has great people skills, and since my Queen is reversed, I will need to have a care regarding how I interact with others. Justice is a card of adjustment, and it corresponds with the element of Air (hot/separates and wet/adapts, and quick, animated energy that usually brings problems or challenges that bring growth), Libra (“we are,” partnerships, balance, cooperation), Lamed (ox goad; training or teaching), and the Path between Tiphareth (the hub of the creation process where energies harmonize and focus to illuminate and clarify) and Geburah (the place where forms and structures are challenged or affirmed).  The upright Justice card represents fairness and equality, and achieves those things through the application of truth.  My Justice card is also reversed, and oh boy, there is a huge possibility that booboos could happen.  I will need to remember that everyone has the right to feel secure and comfy, including me, and I don’t have a right to demand my comfort at the expense of another.  Paybacks in that regard would not be fun.

My Thoth card is the Knight of Swords reversed.  The Knight (equal in rank to the King in other Tarot decks) of Swords (cusp of Capricorn, “I build,” ambitious, cautious, cunning, authoritative, and Aquarius, “I know,” friendships, the group, cause-oriented, aloof) represents a good judge of people and situations.  This card is ethical, inspiring, trustworthy, and not afraid to take action, and it is reversed.  Looks like today is a good day to just hang back and observe.  I guess I’ve gotta hope that no one I care for is in trouble today, because I won’t be able to trust my instincts regarding a response.

My Legacy card is Temperance, flavored by the Four of Wands reversed.  Temperance corresponds with Sagittarius (“I seek,” philosophic, adventurous, blundering) Fire (hot/separates and dry/shapes, and spontaneous, impulsive, energetic change), Samekh (the tent post), and the Path between Yesod (the place where patterns and images emerge that may manifest into the physical world of action and outer reality) and Tiphareth (the hub of the creation process where energies harmonize and focus to illuminate and clarify), and it is one of the Major Arcana cards that presents one version of the concept of balance.  Temperance brings us balance through learning how to deal with extremes.  The theory is that if you have learned to survive extreme cold, and you have learned to survive extreme heat, you can make use of those skills in a balanced way, in less extreme situations.  The Four of Wands (Venus, beauty, allure, relationships, in Aries, “I want,” action oriented, assertive, enthusiastic) is about building enough to become established, or celebrating the successful efforts of the Three of Wands.  My Four of Wands is reversed today, and obviously it is validating my reversed cards above.  But it is specifically flavoring my Temperance card, and I think it is telling me not to assume that all is well just because nothing has blown up yet.  **gulp**

My 6-digit date number is 5, the number that tells of movement which washes away the stagnation of the number 4.

My horoscopes: “Water your plants today and make sure they're getting enough light, Sagittarius. If you don't have any plants, take this opportunity to go to the nursery and pick up a couple for your home or office. Nourish the organic things in your life to help remind you of your own roots, which are extremely important for you right now. Sink deep into the Earth in order to understand the environment around you.”

And: “Today you might want to spend some time gardening. In fact, you might have a number of tasks to perform around the house and yard, but chances are you'll also have friends waiting to get together with you. Therefore you're apt to get your chores done quickly - and possibly create new and innovative ways of doing it! Interesting conversations feed your curiosity when you spend time with your friends. Enjoy your day.”

My Shadowscapes Insight is regarding the Three of Wands.  I love the description of the image on the Shadowscapes Three of Wands.  The figure stands at the edge of the bridge, jutting out into the air, looking out over the valley and the hills beyond.  How do we move forward?  By trusting enough to take the next step!  As we step forward, our eyes on our destination, the bridge magickally extends to support that next step.  Trust, and visualization of the future!

Today, we talk about the Zodiac sign of Aries. Aries is the first Astrological sign in the Zodiac, because the time of Aries spans from 0 to 27.25 degrees of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits during the time of Spring (usually March 21 to April 20, or thereabouts).  Those born under the sign of Aries may be called Arians or Ariens. 

Aries is a Cardinal Fire sign. Cardinal signs have the first awareness of the transformations happening between seasons, they are usually in a position to access energy early, before it begins to ebb or dissipate.  People born under Cardinal signs often set the tone according to their season; this means that Aries people can be like a fresh Spring breeze that activates new ideas. Each Cardinal sign is also affected by its corresponding element, and manifests itself onto the world in part through the effects of that element.  The element of Fire is known to be spontaneous, impulsive and the creator of energetic change.  Fire is about passions and enthusiasm, and about action, full force action. 

The symbol of Aries is the Ram, and like the namesake, an Arian won’t present his ideas in a subtle way.  People born under this sign can be blunt and to the point, and they can accomplish amazing things through sheer force of will.  Aries is ruled by Mars. Mars is the Roman god of war and bloodshed, both the planet and our blood are a deep, rich blood red because they are rich in iron. Mars is associated with confidence and self assertion, aggression, sexuality, energy, strength, individuality, yang passion, independence, ambition and impulsiveness.  Mars governs sports, competitions of all kinds (including the arts of soldiering and warfare!) and physical activities in general. Mars is the active force of the individual, exhibiting outward-thrusting energies, expressing the Self, and fighting for the rights of the individual.

Can you tell that Arians are natural leaders?  They are good at getting things started, and they are not afraid of “boldly going where no man has gone before.”  They aren’t necessarily good at follow-through, but they sure will get things started!

My son’s sun sign is Aries, so I know what these people are like!

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