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Written by Suzanne Wagner
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Arthurian Tarot: Pursuit of Ingraine, Arthur’s Dream, Taliesin
Mayan Oracle: Lamat, Akbal, Ben
Aleister Crowley: Prince of Disks, Ace of Swords, Disappointment
Medicine Cards: Swan, Dragonfly, Spider
Osho Zen Tarot: Transformation, Fighting, Guilt
Healing Earth Tarot: Judgment, Woman of Wands, Six of Crystals
Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Ten of Disks
Words of Truth: Manifestation, Understanding, Spirit
The story of Taliesin is an Arthurian legend of a great poet and
singer. As a child, Taliesin was assigned the task of caring for a
witch’s magical brew of all knowledge. This witch planned to give it to
her deformed son as compensation for his looks. Taliesin was to stir it
for a year and a day to infuse the potion with his knowledge. He
accidentally spilled some on himself and licked it off, thus giving him
the full gifts of the potion. The witch discovered that the brew was
now worthless and pursued Taliesin over great distances to kill him.
Taliesin shifted his shape into many creatures, but always the witch
became a bigger one able to eat him. Finally the witch caught up with
him as he changed into a grain of wheat. She changed into a black hen
and ate him. When the witch came back into human form, she realized
that she was now pregnant, and the child was Taliesin himself. He was
born so beautiful she could not kill him, and so she set him adrift
upon the sea in a leather bag. A nephew of the king found the bag, and
raised and cared for the Taliesin child in the protection of the king's
family. They quickly discovered that he was brilliant and magical. He
eventually became the seer for the Kingdom of Britain; many people
heard and were inspired by his words.
This story touches on the upcoming election in interesting ways. Each
candidate must find the words that can magically unite the hearts of
Americans. Their inspired “songs and poetry” will be the deciding
factor in this election. The majority of Americans will align behind
the one candidate who inspires them to create good values that can
inspire others.
We all want to feel that we can contribute to the growth of a
civilization and eventually the world. The pattern indicates that we
all need to remember Fortune spins her wheel blindly. Yet change is
always a good thing.
Either candidate will need to be inspired to make the massive changes
our system now needs. We are in challenging times—not necassarily bad
times, but they have to be dealt with directly. The patterns of the
past 30 years are shifting. We must find new ways to deal with the
growing problems, before it is too late.
In this time of tremendous transformation, we need to drop our past
defensive postures, take off the armor and let go of nagging self-doubt
and guilt. Life at times will lead us astray, but there is no need to
dwell in guilt. These challenges are how we each learn lessons and
experience growth.
Look at the paradise in which you live right now. How grateful are you
each moment that you are an American? You have great safety and
security compared to those in many other places on this planet.
Appreciate the miracle that you are here at this time on this planet.
You must have done something right to be here.
Drop your old disappointments and resentments, and liberate the joy in
your life. Whenever your achieving mind becomes involved in your life,
you begin to lose contact with the paradise you are in. That leads down
the path of misery.
Instead, look toward patterns and perspectives that allow a new
manifestation of understanding. Be inspired by the heart within you
that yearns to give more love and connection to the world. Know that
inside you is a depth that can touch the suffering of others with its
knowledge and experiences. Recognize that with your willingness to
reach out, you become a bridge for understanding and loving-kindness.
This month, surrender to the openness of your heart, let go of the
illusions of the past, and be willing to actively weave the threads of
your reality into the greater web of life so we can all connect and
support the amazing process of living on this planet together. None of
us can do it alone. Together we can become something amazing that this
planet has never seen. We are co-creating it together. If you can give
your gifts and allow others gifts to also be honored and integrated,
this world would become something truly unique and inspired.
Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City. www.suzwagner.com.
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| Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City.
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