The Tarot of Sam

Wednesday, September 27, 2023: This morning I pulled the Devil. For me this is a card of subjugation and relinquishing power. The Devil has power over us, power that we have surrendered. What can we do to reclaim that power? Are there people and/or beliefs and/or cultural values that you are clinging to for no good reason? Is there a shame that is holding you down making you its prisoner? I’m invoking the Releasing Allegiances oracle card. We are under no obligation to remain in relationship with pain and shame. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Devil is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The Releasing Allegiances oracle card is from The Sacred Rebels Oracle, by Anna Fairchild, Artwork by Autumn Skye

Tuesday, September 26, 2023: This morning I pulled the Ace of Swords. This card, to me, is the realization of an idea or perspective. It can be a new thing or a different way of seeing something already existing. I’m invoking the Legacy of Light, being aware of our place in the flow of time and thought and how those who came before and our own legacy is part of the weave of time that creates the world for those who follow. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Ace of Swords is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony Legacy of Light oracle card is from The Sacred Rebels Oracle, by Anna Fairchild, Artwork by Autumn Skye

Sunday, September 24, 2023: This morning I pulled the Page of Wands. The discovery of power and creativity, the beginners mind. I’m invoking the "Cat" oracle card. Their innocence and cuteness worms its way into our hearts and thus gives them power. We joyfully serve them. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Page of Wands is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony Cat is from the Liminal Spirits Oracle deck, by Laura Tempest Zakroff

Saturday, September 23, 2023: This morning I pulled the Justice Card from the Modern Love Tarot. I am invoking the Justice Card from the Meryl Tarot. In the movie The Giver people are deprived of grief, envy, love and even color to spare them from suffering and pain. The community is ruled by the Chief Elder who rules ruthlessly. It’s a reminder that pain as well as love is an important part of being human and that a concept of justice that is too stern can be inhumane. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  Justice is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony Justice is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift

Friday, September 22, 2023: This morning I pulled the Knight of Cups. The Knight is young, carefree and fun loving. But sometimes it is not so easy. I’m invoking The Lovers from the Meryl Tarot. This version of The Lovers is about love and passion that is constrained. The Bridges of Madison County is a love story of forbidden love. The Lovers is a card of choice, consummate the passion, or not. Sometimes it’s hard to know what is really right the right choice. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Knight of Cups is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The Lovers is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift

Thursday, Septmber 21, 2023: On this day I pulled the Ace of Pentacles. I read this as unexpected news in the realm of Earth. I invoked the Magician from the Meryl Tarot deck. This calls on the character Topsy from Mary Poppins Returns . Topsy says that when the world turns upside down the best thing to do is to turn right along with it. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Ace of Pentacles is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The Magician is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift

Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Again the Chariot. The Chariot speaks about focus and commitment to a path. I’m invoking the 7 of Wands. The Chariot in the realm of fire. This passionate card I often call the “Hell No!” card. To me this card is about setting boundaries and in the process perhaps being vulnerable. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Two of Wands is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony Revolution is from The Next World Tarot, by Cristy C. Road

Tuesday, Septmber 19, 2023: Today I pulled The Star. The Star follows Death and The Tower, two cards of irreversible change and destruction. From that destruction The Star begins a path of redemption, rebuilding and rebirth. I’m invoking the Meryl Streep Star Card. Just as the Star follows the Death card sometimes life begins with a death. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Star is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The Star is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift

Monday, September 18, 2023: Today I am invoking the Three of Cups. For me this is such a lovely card of joy, life and celebration with the people I love, my loves! I’m invoking the Meryl Streep version of the Sun. This invokes the joy of Mamma Mia! Having the time of your life! -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The 3 of Cups is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The Sun is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift 

Sunday, Septmber 17, 2023: Today I pulled The Four of Cups. Such an interesting card, it calls to me of the masculine power of The Emperor manifesting in water, the realm of emotion and circulation. This card takes a pause, to consider, contemplate perhaps even scheme? I am invoking the Meryl Streep version of The Emperor. The Iron Lady . Power is not a masculine monopoly. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Chariot is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The 7 of Cups is from the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift

Saturday, Septmber 16, 2023: On this day I pulled the Chariot. This is a great card for making your dreams come true. I’m invoking the 7 of Cups, the Meryl Streep version, to remember that making a dream come true often has a price. -- As always when I speak of life, love and Tarot I speak only for myself.  The Chariot is from The Modern Love Tarot, by Ethony The 7 of Cups is from  the Meryl Tarot, by Smith Street Gift