Transparent Oracle Sunday!  On Monday!

32, Weather: Snow (North).  North is the direction of Earth, and thus of the physical or physically formed or manifested world, and of nurturing, health, finances and security, and the wisdom associated with living simply, being well-grounded, and being in touch with our physical body.  Snow has a magickal effect on the landscape and our surroundings; when snow falls, it covers everything and hides details as well as mutes sounds.  The mantle of white is made of countless tiny, unique crystals, and like a blanket, the covering of snow insulates and protects.

21, Gateway: Autumn (West).  Autumn is a time of reaping the fruits of our labors and of acknowledging the gifts and influences of those who have come before us.  Autumn is also a time of shifting awareness, shifting away from all that is outer and active and brightly lit and towards all that is inner and passive and in the shadows.  The Veil Between The Worlds begins to thin, and messages may appear.

13, Element: Fire (South).  South is the direction of the midday sun and the peak of power and illumination; this direction is associated with passionate drive and creativity.  The element of Fire manifests as spontaneous, impulsive and energetic change; its dignities are hot/separates and dry/shapes. Fire has often been used as a representation of Spirit or the Divine, and this makes sense.  Fire brings transformation, animation or life, courage, and intent.  Fire has its dangers, though; it brings transformation through destruction that brings new birth.

I then stacked my cards and created my mandala.  The first thing that I noted was that the “fruits” of Fall are acting as a container for two opposing manifestations: Snow and Fire.  Perhaps these cards are reminding me to always be aware of my gifts, both those that are the result of physical world labors and those that are less visible yet equally important.  There are messages to be had in all kinds of transformation.  As the seasons change and the sun warms, I must not forget to look within, so I can harvest the fruits of Winter as Winter passes away. 

This post is up this morning because the stomach flu went through the house yesterday.  I took an unplugged day, and I am posting Sunday’s post this morning.  There  will be a Monday post later on. 

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