10-15-14 Today’s Tarot is the Three of Fire. Once a goal is achieved, it is important to devise new goals. Do not sit back and revel in your accomplishment. Get busy. You’re not done yet. This card is about realization and inspiration.
Teresa Sue McAdams
The Hierophant represents traditional, orthodox teachings. These teachings are known only to him and he decides when they can be shared. There is a lot of symbolism in the Rider/Waite/Smith version of this card. This symbolism can be daunting to a new student. The Hierophant himself has a symbolic gesture, a crown with a letter on the top, a scepter, and there are two crossed keys at his feet. He sits between two pillars – also decorated with symbols. The priests kneel before him with different symbols on their robes. While the rich symbology here is appealing to some, it does take study to understand what is being expressed. Today’s Journey Tarot’s Key 5 Tradition shows a building that could be used for religious worship of any kind. The building is made of stone to represent the closed mindedness of blindly following dogma. The colored glass windows however, suggest that the potential for enlightenment is always present even in the most rigid of traditions and circumstances.
Teresa Sue McAdams, co-creator of “Today’s Journey Tarot”, co-author of “Today’s Journey Tarot, A Traveler’s Guide”, and author of “Lessons, The Wisdom Within Each Moment”
10-14-14 Today’s Tarot is the Youth of Air. Plan a new adventure to awaken a sluggish attitude. It is a good day to begin to shake things up a bit. Take some risks. This card is about independence and daring.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-13-14 Today’s Tarot is the Three of Water. Do something nice for yourself. You deserve it, you’ve earned it, and it will feel good. This card is about renewal and celebration.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-12-14 Today’s Tarot is Key 16 Intervention. It is the unexpected things that move us along in life. We may be temporarily knocked off course, but everything happens for a reason. Just go with it. This card is about disruption and enlightenment.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-11-14 Today’s Tarot is the Six of Air. Time for a leap of faith. That means going ahead with something even if you are not one hundred percent sure – just because it feels right. This card is about journeys and new beginnings.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-10-14 Today’s Tarot is the Seven of Water. Never stop dreaming. Whatever you dream, you can do. Believe in it, nurture it, and allow it to manifest in its own time. This card is about imagination and belief.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-9-14 Today’s Tarot is the Six of Fire. There is a shift in the energy. You can do no wrong. Take advantage of the successful flow to accomplish whatever you are working on. There are fewer obstacles today. This card is about success and triumph.
Teresa Sue McAdams
10-8-14 Today’s Tarot is Key 20 Awareness. One way to get ahead is to notice things others do not. Be aware of opportunities today. They are always around us and this day has even greater potential. This card is about consciousness and discovery.
Teresa Sue McAdams
The Emperor embodies the male principles of abstract law. These are the laws that govern the material world and they are immutable. In the Rider/Waite/Smith deck this card is depicted as a ruler on a stone throne ornamented with ram’s heads. He wears armor beneath his robes and holds a scepter. This was one of the most difficult cards for me to warm up to when I was learning the Tarot years ago. The symbolism seemed harsh and cold. In Today’s Journey Tarot this card is simply called Law. The unyielding order of the Universe is represented by the armillary which charts the stars and planets. The gardener maintains this order by tending to the garden, not by dictating its influence upon our lives. His companion animal looks to him, willingly complying with the natural laws of the Universe because he can sense that he is part of it. This card suggests that the Universe is working the way that it should. It may need some tending at times but we cannot change what is.
Teresa Sue McAdams, co-creator of “Today’s Journey Tarot”, co-author of “Today’s Journey Tarot, A Traveler’s Guide”, and author of “Lessons, The Wisdom Within Each Moment”
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