Happy Valentine's Day

Just wanted to look into what kind of day today will be, so here's this simple 3-card spread. What I have planned for today, my first Valentine's Day as a newlywed, is pretty simple but very nice. The gift I have for my husband is something he's really wanted for a while, but would never actually indulge himself with. I ordered this insanely expensive coffee, Jamaica Blue Mountain, which he's talked about for years now. And even though I think it may be a disappointment after reading the reviews of it, I know it's something he's going to love. He's going to be very very surprised, I cannot wait for him to get home from work!

I suppose that would be myself as the Queen of Pentacles then, providing food and indulgence...and she has flowers on the card...it would be lovely if BoB came home with flowers.

The other two cards seem to indicate a new phase of life entirely, the Ace of Wands beside The Fool...weird, didn't think today would be that awesome. And I wonder if I might get a surprise of my own somehow? Because of the Fool card.

Also, the undertone of these three cards together is pregnancy. Just thought I'd put that in here even though I know I'm not looking to get pregnant...

V The Hierophant

The Sexual Key To The Tarot by Theodor Laurence

Here is just a single card interpretation for the often overlooked Hierophant....

The Hierophant-nature runs from sex in all it's aspect, treating even thoughts of sex as sin. This nature is superstitious, fearful, and full of doubt. It is ignorant of the purpose of it's own virility or muliebrity (femininity). Penile erections in the male and clitoral excitation in the female keep this nature in a constant state of dread of it's own sexuality. Because of this nature's fear of open and natural sexual relations, masturbatory practices are frequently perpetrated and these are usually followed by haunting and debilitating feelings of guilt.

Devoted servitude to mankind is manifested by this nature, the natural but sublimated sex instinct recanalized. Married men of this nature engage in sexual intercourse only infrequently and then as a matter of conjugal duty. During the actual sex act these natures will strive, not for complete gratifying orgasm, but for minimal pleasure.

A male of this nature is subservient to women, passive in love-making, and prefers women to be on top and dominate, which allows him to 'divorce' himself from his erect penis, leaving the woman to her own "sinful" devices. If the Hierophant-nature emerges from his cocoon of sexual fear unboldly, he first manifests lack of confidence in his own masculinity. He over compensates by cowering, bowing, scraping, coddling, and catering to women. He becomes a compensatory art developed in hopes that demands upon his awkward and reluctant penis will be minimal.

When the Hierophant-nature yields naively to the pull of his flesh, he overdoses it, and takes on the characteristics of a pervert, a sexual misfit, or, in other words, "a dirty old man". The sexual technique of oral-ism which he perpetrates to convince himself of his virility appears depraved and an-aphrodisiac. He therefore attracts females of like characteristics and hence finds himself in a worse state of sexuality than before. Because of his or her proclivities, the Hierophant-nature can be easily abused sexually, and usually is. This is the basis for this nature's assertion that he has been to heaven and hell.

This card in sexual matters suggests a lack of self confidence in one's own masculinity or femininity. In cases where a woman doubts her own femininity and consequently prefers, desires, and enjoys oral-genital practices which afford her gratifying orgasms, the perfect sexual partner is the Hierophant-nature. This card could further mean homosexuality, latent or overt, (usually in the closet). Due to the card's esoteric symbolism denoting a nature's deliberate escape from one's own sexuality, a male of this nature, abhorring the masculine role of his phallus, may turn to sodomy, playing the passive role. In a female of this nature, her abhorrence of fearful penes may turn her to lesbianism, having preference for the softness and gentleness of another woman (especially the mouth).

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Surgery Spread

1. Your Health Problem

2. How You Deal With It

3. What You Don't Understand About Surgery

4. How You Can Use Illness To Your Advantage

I'm seeing that for you the operation will be easy and successful, with no complications.

In fact, there is something karmic about this happening for you at this time in your life. Truly, you were meant for this. The images I have concern surgery, family, and being on the right path. In fact, things will only become better for you in the future of your relationships because of this elective surgery.

Sex will be better, and in fact you may find yourself wanting more of it because of the amount of trust you feel. You will find yourself in a state of productive harmony after the surgery, your power will flow, basically you will just be really happy you did it. The images reinforce that you are doing exactly what you had hoped you might--and probably receive even more than you had hoped for....(I'm thinking it may not cost as much as you first thought, or there will be even less pain, something along those lines).

I'm sensing a lot going on in this surgery for you and I'm really happy for you that you're going ahead and doing it! It's going to be easy, and you'll be interested in the process of it, and you're going to get more out of it than you first thought that you would!

Ok, maybe that is what I'm seeing, because I was seeing financial reward of some kind....Are you going to sell some eggs while you are at it?

You have some good pedigree to do so, you are a college graduate, thin, etc...Actually, I don't know what they look for, except for a college degree.

But definitely some kind of monetary reward, maybe you will pay for this operation with a bonus from work.

Should I or Shouldn't I Reading

Tarot is a great means of looking out for what may happen when you've come to a decision. It's also wonderful for making the decision in the first place. The biggest issue when looking to the Tarot for answers is how to ask the question. How we ask the question will help us to understand the answer that the Tarot can provide. When going to a skilled professional reader, look for someone who can help you formulate your questions.

As an example, my brother was telling me today that he thinks he's narrowed down where he wants to study Hermetic Magic, now he just wants to look into whether or not this is the best place to learn. If this is the best value for the money.

I've chosen to do a reading that asks, ''What will happen if he decides to study with Rufus Opus?'' and ''What will happen if he decides to pass on this teacher?''

4 Card Simple Answer Spread

''What will happen if he decides to study with Rufus Opus?''

1. What is happening: 2 of Pentacles

2. Answer to question: XIII Transition (Death)

3. Guidance, advice: 4 of Cups

4. What will happen: Knight of Swords Rx

On first glance I'm seeing really negative images if you study with Rufus Opus. But let me break it down, it's not all bad, but...

First, there is the matter of the Knight of Swords Rx...this is a person who is opposed to your plans and wants to fight about it. It's the image of a sly, dishonest and untrustworthy individual. If you go forward with this course work, this is the kind of individual with whom you may get involved. The image can also represent a highly intellectual and usually well-educated person, with a rapid fire mind and a great capacity for abstract thinking. He produces ideas with astonishing speed, but often moves on too quickly to follow through or elaborate on them. He is an exhausting challenge, this is the best way I can put it. The worst way I can put it is, RUN!

The 2 of Pentacles is an instigator of change, and it shows that you are ready for change in your life because there is stagnation. Something is demanding to be broken down and made over. And this card is beside the Death card...furthering the image that something in your life needs to die off. Perhaps you are ready for a fight? The 4 of cups shows where the stagnation is in your life. Things are going very well for you at the moment, so well in fact that there can be an amount of complacency or ennui. But you already realize this and it's why you are looking for a new spiritual practice. These cards combined with your question, seem to say that if you study here there will be a lot of resistance. You will have to change things that you may not want to at this point in your life.

If you decide to study with Rufus Opus be prepared for a significant change! In fact, some negative forces may enter the scene. This change leads to endings and people who oppose you.

Maybe you just need more time to feel out Rufus Opus first and decide if he's the best teacher? See what else is out there for you first, or get a reading from him and decide if you like his style. I'm not going to warn you off of this course of action without seeing for yourself if this is the best value for you. Also, you may want to write to him and let him know you are interested in taking a course with him, but you'd like to hear from previous students of his first. Try to get some testimonials before committing to his 15 week course.


''What will happen if he decides to pass on this teacher?''

1. What is happening: 0 The Fool

2. Answer to question: 3 of Wands Rx

3. Guidance, advice: IX The Hermit

4. What will happen: 9 of Wands

On first glance, I see wands. These are images of enthusiasm and energy! Very positive.

If you decide not to use his course, obviously, you will be at a zero point--The Fool--all over again, and need to decide which direction to take your curiosities. What I'm seeing for you is a lot of good luck if you decide not to study with Rufus Opus, The Fool shows where our luck is headed and for you I'm seeing that if you don't study with this guy, this is maybe the best thing for you---at the moment anyway.

I will urge you to find a course of study along the lines you've chosen. If you don't go with Rufus, find someone else! The 3 of Wands Rx show that your talents and skills are being wasted if you are not studying Hermetic magic. Yes, you are back to the drawing board, but find someone you want to work with.

The guidance card here warns that you are not taking your own advice in some way. Look within to find the answer that the Hermit wants to teach you.

Overall what will happen for you deals with the image of the 9 of Wands. You are able to maintain control of your interests. You will use discretion in the forthcoming venture of finding the class that will help you most. This card is confirmation that things are going well so far, and you should take the time to hear what others have to say. Again, I sense this has to do with finding testimonials for any future course you take. Talk to other students. Hold on to what you believe, you have the strength to see it through. You have the knowledge and the ability to persevere until you find the right class that meets your needs.

The two main images in this spread have to do with self-reliance (Hermit and 9 of Wands), and I sense this means more research is in need before you commit to the course you've found.

PPN Weekly Top Psychic Producer

I did it, I did it, I did it!!!! I was in the top 60 this week at my company!!!! Every week of January this year, has just gotten better and better and better!!! Finally culminating in getting to have a title over my name at the Psychic Power Network stating: PPN Weekly Top Psychic Producer.

Mostly I have to thank Kashmire Farber for our chat on Thursday, January 6th, right at the New Year. She really helped to remind me of my own abilities in doing what I do; and because of that, I gained the confidence in logging on the phone services and expanding my client base.

To tell the truth, I did a reading last Friday to see if I would get Top Rated by Monday and I drew the 8 of Swords Rx & 4 of Swords. And I knew then I would get it with little effort at that point. (These cards together say, ''Don't sweat it.'')

The cards I drew above for today are letting me know I am on the right track, that I need to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm being practical and innovative and starting anew in a more objective realm.

The 6 of Swords and the Ace of Swords together suggest the image that I look forward and make plans for the future. Like the sun emerging after a long storm, all anxieties are lifted and a new time is beginning. And it's very true, I have passed through a period of serious confusion and emotional suffering as result of thinking I was a failure, or that I just wasn't able to bring in any money. I just needed some confidence and it all cleared away--in my mind and in the physical world around me.

The 6 of Swords shows an image where we find ourselves seeing things more clearly, moving forward, and therefore, difficult and demanding decisions will be easier to make. We will find ourselves with a more clear overview of the issues we are facing. And we will be able to make choices which bring us peace of mind and happiness.

These swords reveal that I can expect to find greater objectivity, clarity and new perspectives as a result of a healthy balance between the emotions and the intellect, where we can think through even delicate situations with detached impartiality.

In the 6 of Swords we see a woman crossing a bridge; and, in the Rider-Waite the traditional image is of a man in a boat, crossing a river with his family.
From Angel Paths:

The concept of crossing the river is one that turns up again and again in mythology. Psychologically, the river can be taken to indicate the flow of the subconscious, emotional Self, whilst the fragile craft in which we travel may be taken as the striving we make toward spirituality. This can often be tossed about by rapid flowing, ever-changing feelings.....but in the end, with sufficient determination, we can indeed reach the shores on the farther side of the river.

The sensation I get most about these cards is relief and the knowledge that any emotional upset I have will be equalized with rationality, curbing emotions rather than indulging in them. This mindset will be the beginning of new solutions to old difficulties.

The Ace of Swords is about the ability to see things from a clear perspective. This is an Ace, which is the image of a new beginning...and this beginning reveals the energy I was putting into anxieties before will be now put to use by planning for the future with clarity and precision. Inverting the anxiety from something inhibiting to something useful. There's the image of being able to cut away the rubbish and confusion which tends to cloud out major issues. We can see what is important and worth fighting for. And we can also identify the red herrings that keep us from seeing clearly.

We become more able to make good decisions, more ready to see other points of view, more clear about what we really think about things. When this happens we often choose totally new directions for ourselves, reaching a point where we can transform and empower our experiences.

There is a decisive and powerful energy which flows from this card, and engaging with it will allow us to understand ourselves, and others more thoroughly than before.

In a spiritual sense the appearance of the Ace of Swords will often mark a turning point or breakthrough into new clarity and wisdom.

Human Design: Profile of the 2/4

In our introduction to the basis of profile, we saw that the second line is the main floor of the house with its windows at street level. The second line personality brings transparency. It permits the other to look in and to see. Mystically, this is the line of being called. This is a profile of the missionary: the personality's potential to be called coupled with the unconscious need to externalize brings. This is possibility and need to be called out to interact transpersonally with the world and externalize that call.

Since the second line is transparent, others will look in and see what in fact the second line does not see itself. Whenever the second line is present as a theme in the personality or unconscious, education is absolutely essential. It is the need for education that when the second line does get called out it does not collapse and become a paper tiger.

This is not a first line theme that will naturally seek out education to be empowered. This is not interested in being introspective. The second line doesn't care about those things. The second line personality is busy about its own business. It doesn't really enjoy being disturbed. Being called to something puts an onus on it, a responsibility on it, that it must learn something. It has to leave its protected shelter where it can go about its own business. That would mean it has to enter into a world that it is not fully equipped to meet.

It is important to keep in mind that in the modern world education is equivalent to strength as ignorance is equivalent to weakness. And the second line profile has no natural inclination to investigate. It would simply like to be left alone to deal with life existentially. This is the hermit personality; doing their own thing until called, waiting for an opportunity that it does not know it is waiting for, because it cannot see its own potential.

It is a lower trigram line. It is always a surprise that someone can look in their window and see something in them that they cannot see themselves. It can also be disturbing and a distraction. It is the other's recognition of them, "you would be great at this or that, etc.", that launches the hermit on its path.

The success of the 2/4 profile's life will be determined by the call of others. The trick is to accept the call that is correct via their strategy. Combine that with an acceptance of study and it can bring advantages.

Remember that entering correctly into any situation, whether that is relationship or career, is going to be dependent on the mechanics of the Type. The 2/4 generator is going to have to wait to respond. The 2/4 Manifestor is going to have to inform before it acts.

The second line theme, and in this case the second line personality, is essentially democratic. Not only democratic, but at the unconscious level, through the fourth line, it is willing to abdicate. It is willing to wait for the opportunity. It is willing to be led by others. It doesn't really want to get involved. The unconscious after all, has passed on the established foundation. It is the second line personality that is content to let the majority rule. Being essentially existential, it is not easily motivated. It may simply not vote at all to save itself the cost of involvement and abdicate to the majority. Remember the theme is to be called.

With a fourth line transpersonal unconscious, there is going to be considerable social interaction. Being called to friendship. The second line personality is fundamentally shy. It is calling out for boldness in the other and this is its strategy of finding friendship. The second line, unlike the first line personality, does not pursue. It's a hermit, not aware of the quality within itself that can attract the other, waiting for someone to look into their cave and say "you're for me".

It's an irony that being called for the 2/4 can often lead to bigotry, prejudice and fatigue. Since they are designed to be called, they are called often and in so many ways throughout the life. They can become over-whelmed and exhausted. They are, from the unconscious level, seeking out harmony. But the second line personality finds its greatest harmony in just simply being left alone.

The line themes in profiling also bring us genetic strategies, strategies for intimacy. The 2/4 must wait for the interest of the other. It is the need of the other to unburden themselves that can lead to the fulfillment of intimacy. To be the confidant or not. Friendship as a necessary pre-requisite before sexual intimacy can result.

All fourth line themes are designed to seek out friendship in order to eventually establish sexual intimacy. And for those of you that carry fourth line themes, either in the personality or in the design, it is so important to avoid the frustration of trying to be a first line being. Out there to pursue and to explore.

The second line is inherently shy. It is inherently shy as a strategy. It is lower trigram. It is not equipped to recognize that the other can really be there. It has to wait for them to call. Its unconscious is rooted in friendship and it is friendship that begins the possibility of intimacy.

Carrying a fourth line theme, remember that every time that you become friends with somebody that it is fundamentally a genetic strategy for intimacy. Through friendship, the intimacy is ultimately possible.

The basis of the second line personality is to be called. The result is a security strategy of being either the nourisher or the depleter. In its existential life, going about its own business, being un-called, the 2/4 depletes resources. Once called, it has the opportunity to become a nourisher, to be able to nourish itself and to be able to nourish others. In the beginning of being called, it will be forced to deplete the resources of others, in order to be able to establish its own strength.

It is the basis of our human consciousness to articulate through language. Words carry prejudicial values and those values are related to the culture and time. Please keep in mind that the universe and all it contains is dualistic in nature. Mind and body conform to this reality and as such humans live in a binary maia that is fundamentally moralistic.

It is too easy to bring moral opinions to terms like nourish and deplete. Mechanics is amoral. Positive and negative are simply different perspectives. Michelangelo, the depleter of resources of his nourishing benefactor.

Advance and withdrawal is the key to the hermit. It is the key to the second line theme. Withdrawal and not being called can result in an existential life of perfect order. It is not that this profile must accept the calls that it receives in its lifetime. Some second line personalities never receive the call and yet they live out their existence in relative harmony, without comparison, without someone looking in their window and calling attention to themselves and their life. They can be at peace in their process.

Their underlying intuition is to focus on what is relatively pure. What is corrupt or what is incorruptible. This guides the 2/4 in assessing the value or quality of any call. It will not leave the sanctity of its cave without absolute certainty that the call is its destiny. With this profile, avoiding struggle is a major theme. The 2/4 just wants to be allowed to get on with its life with as little interference as possible.

It will hear out the other and its stories. The fourth line unconscious demands that it become a confident but it does not want to be told what it should or should not do. The 2/4 will expend enormous energy in just maintaining the status quo. Why rock the boat when it only brings the unknown, struggle and problems?

The second line personality is determined in its awareness. Not being introspective, it accepts without question what has already been established. It is for this reason that the 2/4 is a profile of a potential actualizing force. If or when they receive and resonate to the call, they are transformed. Sinners turning into saints. Alcoholics into tea drinkers.

In the principle of hexagram structure, the first, third and fifth lines are yin or feminine in nature. The second, fourth and sixth lines are yang. The 2/4 profile is the first yang profile. It is common to be called, but rare to have answered. The second line personality, once it accepts a call, is forced to accept a new foundation and through its fourth line unconscious to externalize it.

When others look into their cave, and witness their transformation, it can have deep and lasting impact. There is an old mystical joke. A mystical joke that best suits the 2/4 profile. "Stupid before enlightenment and stupid after". The 2/4 will not ponder on their satori, will not ponder on their transformation. They will go back intuitively to their existential life hoping at last, to be left alone.

From the Jovian Archive

Venus Transits

Venus Square Mercury exact at 11:03
Venus 12˚ Sagittarius 4H square Mercury 12˚ Virgo 1H
Activity period from 18 January 2011 to 20 January 2011

This influence is normally quite easy, indicating a day of light and pleasant thoughts and social interaction. I will avoid serious topics of conversation or any that might produce conflicts. This is not a good day to negotiate any difficult or contentious matters, because I am more concerned with keeping peace than with making a favorable arrangement. Real problems that I might sweep under the carpet now can emerge and cause trouble later.

In relationships I will look for interesting activities that are mentally and intellectually stimulating rather than physically or emotionally exciting. I want to be amused and entertained today, either by or with my partner. This is a good transit for going to an art exhibit, a show or a concert to engage your mind with something beautiful, pleasant and mentally stimulating.

Since other difficult influences coincide with this one, it can indicate disputes and arguments with loved ones. This is not a normal effect of this transit by itself. Be aware that I lack mental discipline during this transit, if I am engaged in any activity that requires it.

Venus in the 4th House

This is usually a peaceful time, when I will enjoy quiet hours at home, either alone or entertaining guests and feeling at ease. Barring a contrary indication from another transit, this is usually a time when I can feel neither self-assertive and outgoing, nor shy and withdrawn. I feel amiable in a quiet way and are fond of having congenial people around me.

Relations with my parents are good under this transit. In general, this is a good time to experience the closeness and warmth of family living.

Redecorating is often undertaken under this influence. I want my home to be elegant and light while Venus is transiting the 4th house. Fortunately, I am usually quite sensitive and in tune with my inner feelings, so that my home decorating efforts should be satisfactory. Try to avoid the usual Venusian tendency to do things lavishly or expensively, and keep practical considerations in mind. (I think this refers to the fact that this transit began during Christmas and it was the first Christmas in my entire adult life I've EVER decorated)

About the only real problem that you might encounter with this transit is that the 4th house influences the digestive tract. Unless I am careful I may overindulge in food and drink with no regard for my digestion or my weight.

Venus is about to move into my 5th House, just about any day now, so I'll just go ahead and put the influence of that transit here.

Venus in the 5th House

More than any other position of Venus, this transit signifies an appropriate time for fun, entertainment, having a good time. The 5th house is the house of amusement and creative self-expression, as well as love affairs and children. Activities pertaining to any of these are favored strongly during this transit. My self-discipline may be at an all-time low during this period, but everyone needs a break from time to time, so enjoy yourself. Just make sure not to overdo it.

I can relate well with children now, and this is a good time for games and fun. It is not conducive to serious work or discussion with them, however, because you may not want to be serious, yourself.

Creative activities are also favored; in fact, I need to express myself through some creative activity. Try to find the medium most appropriate. If I am not especially creative, enjoy the creative works of others at concerts, museums or wherever good art is to be found.

Love relationships in general are favored during this transit. I will get along smoothly with loved ones without feeling that I'm surrendering my identity. Venus in the 5th house has the happy faculty of making it possible for others to enjoy me being exactly myself. There is no need to pretend to be what I am not.