Mercury will be in Capricorn until February 3, 2011. Thinking processes will be more detailed and precise during this time but can also take on a somewhat narrow-minded approach, so be careful not to get too inflexible. Use this energy to focus on what is important in everyday affairs, but without becoming too unimaginative and humorless.
Micki
Since the Moon is full in Gemini today which means the Sun is in Sagittarius, and since I am a Sagittarian, I thought I would dedicate a post to our Lady Diana. I've just received my new Llewellyn Tarot deck and The Moon in this deck really depicts what I have always felt about the card.
I've always resisted the traditional image of The Moon, with the angry and somewhat fearful looking face and an interpretation of fear, illusion, anxiety, deception, and bewilderment, etc, Though I might read it this way if it is reversed, to me the upright Moon invokes a feeling of mystery, intrigue, enchantment and power.
I’ve also ordered the Legend: The Arthurian Tarot and I love the image of The Moon in this deck also.
“The famed and complex Morgan le Fay was the chief priestess of the sisterhood of Avalon, and feminine counterpart to Merlin. Morgan was thought to be of divine origin and was granted great respect, though over time her character was debased.” Orphalese Tarot
Here is an interpretation which I really love which came with the import of the Connolly Tarot in the Orphalese Tarot program:
“Open yourself to mystery. Explore your dreams and visions for truth that will help you live to the fullest and find answers you seek. Welcome enchantment and imagination into your life to break up dreariness and monotony. Embrace the shadows for in them you will find great treasure.”
Though the moon only shows herself clearly when it is dark and more difficult to see clearly, producing shadows which may seem threatening and seem to move of their own accord, my feeling has always been that she produces a feeling of sacred insight, the thrill of the hunt and a sense of awe and beauty. So I salute our Lady on this day when she shows herself in her full and greatest glory.
Micki
Images: The Llewellyn Tarot and Legend The Arthurian Tarot.
Quoted interpretations: Orphalese Tarot Program.
Mars moves into Sagittarius today, where h
Now there's a combo for you! Try to wrap your head around that! The energies of these two cards couldn’t be further apart.
Some interpretations for this combo in a tarot reading might be:
Sudden and unexpected change and upheaval, which results in picking up the pieces and combining them into a new state of affairs.
A sudden release of pent-up energy which results in flashes of insight and revelation about how to combine extreme circumstances into new and harmonious conditions.
The ability to stay centered and calm in the midst of unexpected change and upheaval.
However, in Astrology the fiery nature of Mars is right at home in all three of the Fire Signs: Aries, his domain, Leo and Sagittarius.
As the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius rules philosophy, religion and spirituality, higher education and long-distance or foreign travel. Mars represents our energy and the drive to accomplish our goals, and filtered through Sagittarius this can indicate an increased interest in education, travel and/or religious and spiritual practices. This is a good time to focus on your wider and long-range goals, or to take some new courses in an area of special interest. Travel and exploration are also emphasized so you might want to take that trip abroad that you’ve been planning for awhile,
Mars in Sagittarius also represents the spiritual warrior, as shown in this corresponding Symbolon card.
These days our spiritual quest may not require that we ride off to the Crusades, but this is a good time to put your passion into getting the word out about your own pet crusade or charity, or you may find yourself feeling a desire to renew your own spiritual practice.
Whatever your special quest is, this is a time of high energy when it’s possible to get lots done toward the realization of your goals, whatever they may be
Micki
Illustrations are from the Hanson-Roberts Tarot and the Symbolon deck.
The suit of Pentacles represents the three earth signs in Astrology, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. The King represents the Cardinal Earth sign Capricorn, the Queen represents the Fixed Earth sign Taurus, and the Knight represents the Mutable Earth sign Virgo.
Capricorn - December 22 to January 20
The four cards shown here represent Capricorn in the Minor Arcana.
The King of Pentacles represents the whole sign of Capricorn and the time span from December 22 to January 20. The 2, 3 and 4 of Pentacles represent 10 degrees each of Capricorn and span these days:
2 of Pentacles – Dec. 22 to Dec. 31
3 of Pentacles – January 1 to January 10
4 of Pentacles – January 11 to January 20
Taurus – April 21 to May 20
The Queen of Pentacles represents the whole sign of Taurus and the time span from April 21 to May 20. The 5, 6 and 7 of Pentacles represent 10 degrees each of Taurus and span these days:
5 of Pentacles – April 21 to April 30
6 of Pentacles – May 1 to May 10
7 of Pentacles – May 11 to May 20
Virgo – August 23 to September 22
The Knight of Pentacles represents the whole sign of Virgo and the time span from August 23 to September 22. The 8, 9 and 10 of Pentacles represent 10 degrees each of Virgo and span these days:
8 of Pentacles – August 23 to Sept. 1
9 of Pentacles – Sept. 2 to Sept 11
10 of Pentacles – Sept. 12 to Sept. 22
This concludes the timing system for the Minor Arcana. Every day of the year is represented by one of the 36 Minor Arcana numbered (Pip) cards, providing us with a very workable timing system for those of us who wish to use it.
Micki
The suit of Swords represents the three air signs in Astrology, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. The King represents the Cardinal Air sign Libra, the Queen represents the Fixed Air sign Aquarius, and the Knight represents the Mutable Air sign Gemini.
Libra – September 23 to October 22
The four cards shown here represent Libra in the Minor Arcana.
The King of Swords represents the whole sign of Libra and the time span from September 23 to October 22. The 2, 3 and 4 of Swords represent 10 degrees each of Libra and span these days:
2 of Swords – September 23 to October 2
3 of Swords – October 3 to October 12
4 of Swords – October 13 to October 22
Aquarius – January 21 to February 19
The four cards shown here represent Aquarius in the Minor Arcana.
The Queen of Swords represents the whole sign of Aquarius and the time span from January 21 to February 19. The 2, 3 and 4 of Swords represent 10 degrees each of Aquarius and span these days:
5 of Swords – January 21 to January 30
6 of Swords – January 31 to February 9
7 of Swords – February 10 to February 19
Gemini – May 21 to June 21
The four cards shown here represent Gemini in the Minor Arcana.
The Knight of Swords represents the whole sign of Gemini and the time span from May 21 to June 21. The 8, 9 and 10 of Swords represent 10 degrees each of Gemini and span these days:
8 of Swords – May 21 to May 31
9 of Swords – June 1 to June 11
10 of Swords – June 12 to June 21
In the next post we’ll cover the suit of Pentacles and the signs and time periods the Pentacles cards represent.
Micki
The suit of Cups represents the three water signs in Astrology, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. The King represents the Cardinal Water sign Cancer, the Queen represents the Fixed Water sign Scorpio, and the Knight represents the Mutable Water sign Pisces.
Cancer – June 21 to July 22
The four cards shown here represent Cancer in the Minor Arcana.
The King of Cups represents the whole sign of Cancer and the time span from June 21 to July 22. The 2, 3 and 4 of Cups represent 10 degrees each of Cancer and span these days:
2 of Cups – June 21 to July 1
3 of Cups – July 2 to July 12
4 of Cups – July 13 to July 22
Scorpio – October 23 to November 21
These four cards represent Scorpio in the Minor Arcana.
The Queen of Cups represents the whole sign of Scorpio. The 5, 6 and 7 of Cups represent 10 degrees each of Scorpio and span these days:
5 of Cups – October 23 to November 1
6 of Cups – November 2 to November 11
7 of Cups – November 12 to November 21
Pisces – 
These four cards represent Scorpio in the Minor Arcana.
The Knight of Cups represents the whole sign of Pisces. The 8, 9 and 10 of Cups represent 10 degrees each of Pisces and span these days:
5 of Cups – October 23 to November 2
6 of Cups – November 3 to November 12
7 of Cups – November 13 to November 21
In the next post we’ll cover the suit of Swords and the signs and time periods the Swords cards represent.
Micki
The suit of Wands represents the three fire signs in Astrology, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. The King represents the Cardinal Fire sign Aries, the Queen represents the Fixed Fire sign Leo, and the Knight represents the Mutable Fire sign Sagittarius.
Aries – March 21 to April 20
The four cards shown here represent Aries in the Minor Arcana.
The King of Wands represents Aires and the time span from March 21 to April 20. The 2, 3 and 4 of Wands represent 10 degrees each of Aries and span these days:
2 of Wands – March 21 to March 30
3 of Wands – March 31 to April 10
4 of Wands – April 10 to April 20
Leo – July 23 to August 22
These four cards represent the sign Leo.
The Queen of Wands represents Leo and the time span from July 23 to August 22. The 5, 6, and 7 of Wands represent these days within the the sign Leo:
5 of Wands – July 23 to August 1
6 of Wands – August 2 to August 11
7 of Wands – August 12 to August 22
Sagittarius – Nov 22 to Dec 21 
These four cards represent the sign Sagittarius.
The Knight of Wands represents Sagittarius and the time span from November 22 to December 21. The 8, 9, and 10 of Wands represent these days within the sign Sagittarius:
8 of Wands – Nov 22 to Dec 1
9 of Wands – Dec 2 to Dec 12
10 of Wands – Dec 13 to Dec 21
In the next post we’ll cover the suit of Cups and the signs and time periods the Cups cards represent.
Micki
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