Queen of Pentacles/The Chariot.
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 has a “greatness of
soul” and can easily manifest this greatness around her. My Queen is reminding me that even if a
storm is roaring outside, I have the skills and grounding necessary to create a
quiet and safe place, a place for myself and for others. The Chariot, which corresponds with Water
(cold/binds and wet/adapts, and sensitive, emotional and imaginative energy
that likes to stay the same or follow the same course), Cancer (“I feel,”
sensitive, tenacious, nurturing, moody), Cheth (the fence), and the Path
between Geburah (the place where forms and structure are challenged or
affirmed) and Binah (female receptive energy and the origin of form and
structure), tells of having the control necessary to focus on goals, and to
avoid distractions. There is
motion here, and if I can guide both my conscious self and my shadow, I will
continue to move forward.
My Thoth cards are the Princess
of Cups and The Universe. The
Princess/Page of Cups
corresponds to Libra (“we are,” partnerships, balance, cooperation), Scorpio
(“I desire,” intensity compulsion, mystery) and Sagittarius (“I seek,”
philosophic, adventurous, blundering) and is a card of soft and tender energies
and of getting fulfillment through connections to others, and through innocent
and simple joys. Crowley sees this card as representing a more immature version
of the Queen of Cups, and perhaps that innocence is a positive thing today. The World/Universe, which corresponds
with Earth (cold/binds and dry/shapes, and material, stable and practical
energy that is slow to change), Saturn (discipline, responsibility, limitations
and resistance), Thav (mark or sign), and the Path between Malkuth (the
physical world of action and physical, outer reality) and Yesod (the place
where patterns and images emerge that may manifest into the physical world) is
a card of integration and involvement and understanding, a crystallization of
the entire issue at hand. I am
being told that time has passed and efforts have been made, and thus a cycle
has been completed. When taken as
representing an ending that brings a beginning, The Universe is a nice pairing
with my innocent and youthful Princess.
My Legacy card is the Knight of
Swords, flavored by The Emperor reversed.
Oh boy, this might be a bit difficult. The Knight of Swords (the cusp of Taurus, “I have,” sensual, stubborn,
cautious, and Gemini, “I think,” curious, talkative, dual, intelligent) is outspoken,
assured, alert, and logical, as well as rude, domineering, critical and
sarcastic. His daring and courage
are impressive, but he can also be disruptive, too. The Legacy of the Divine Knight of Swords is said to be
similar to a tornado: lots of focused effects, yet the path of a tornado is
erratic and not easy to predict. The Emperor corresponds with Fire (hot/separates and dry/shapes,
and spontaneous, impulsive, energetic change), Aries (“I want,” action
oriented, assertive, competitive) and the Hebrew letter Heh (window, illumination),
and represents confidence, authority, and the archetype of the Father. Order
and structure and a willing acceptance of responsibility can certainly coexist
with enthusiasm and excitement, and rules (which are there to support and
enable) can still be put into place without putting out the Fire. I kind of wish my Emperor was upright,
for he would be able to control the Knight. Knights are often seen as
representing a mercenary, but in most cases a mercenary needs guidance. I had better keep aware of what I’m
saying and thinking today.
My 6-digit date number is 7,
the number that tells of a pause as growth slows and degeneration approaches,
usually involving some kind of choice.
My horoscopes: “The
solar system is liable to trigger a transformation that will last several
months. The change will center on the means you use to fulfill yourself in
terms of your career and love life. If you feel hemmed in by your training or
upbringing, you can expect to seek liberation from these inhibitions in the
months to come.”
And: “Matters
concerning partnerships may require much of your attention. You may be asked to
take care of some paperwork, but your concentration may be scattered. Ask if
it's OK if you leave the documents until another day. Trying to do it today
could result in errors, and could force you to spend far more time on it than
you'd prefer. Sometimes it's appropriate to procrastinate! Set a deadline, then
promise to finish it by then.”
Fall is at its peak, and the
colors I saw along the Parkway as I drove down were soothing to my heart and
mind. I’ve been experiencing a
mini-Dark Night of the Soul since Wednesday. All my energies seem to be moving in different directions,
and I am reminded again and again of the Wild Unknown Five of Wands card. Heck, I even briefly considered
abandoning this blog this morning.
I need to keep remembering that these uncomfortable times serve a
purpose.
I am sitting in Cape May,
looking at the back yard. There is
still a lot of green here, and chrysanthemums are in bloom, along with a few
other flowers. The green of the
grass is covered with leaves that have already fallen from the maples, and my
crepe myrtles are starting to change from green to yellow and orange. It is misty but warm, and I can hear
the ocean. What a lovely, healing
sound!!
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