Nine of Spades [Group: The Trojan War] This card exerts influence on neighboring cards. It often foretells of health problems, nervous tension, or psychological problems. The Letter E Represents: Nervousness, Inspiration, Independence Floral Arrangement: Willowherb [Epilobium], Blueberry, Rose of a Hundred Leaves/Petals [Rosa × centifolia] Interpretation: You’re preoccupied with the health of a friend because you know the situation is not very good. Send them your good vibes or give them a little of your time. Large Subject: Isis brings news to Helen who is occupied with embroidery. Interpretation: Someone … Continue reading
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So last Thursday I submitted my first application to one of those photography microstock companies, iStockphoto. I passed the written test easily, but they wanted three sample images to look over before being accepted. I hadn’t really gone through my hundreds (thousands?) of images yet to ID photos that might be “stock-like.” So I found what I could on such short notice and submitted a photo of an old stone “pioneer” shed at my parents’ home, built back in the 1880’s – which isn’t that long ago for some areas, but … Continue reading
5 of Spades [Group: The Zodiac] This card represents misunderstandings which provoke problems in most sectors [of life]. It announces that with some effort, you can ameliorate [improve] the situation. The Letter ARepresents: Autonomy, Ambition, Mastery Floral Arrangement: Yellow Carnation, Raspberry, ArumInterpretation: Your current preoccupations are purely artistic and aesthetic. You have good reason to allow yourself to go where the climate is most favorable for you. Large Subject: The centaur Chiron, killed by an arrow, is metamorphosed into the sky as Sagittarius. Interpretation: You have a tendency to … Continue reading
The time has simply got away from me! I am working on the next installment of the Grand Lenormand translation, and I hope to get that posted sometime over the weekend. Sorry for the huge delay in posting. Things have just been a bit crazy around here – in a mostly good/busy sort of way. I will try to be much more regular with my postings in 2013. I hope your year has been great so far, and Happy Valentine’s Day! … Continue reading
I’m still super busy, but I did find time to at least get started on the suit of Spades. I was hoping that I might get some down-time over Thanksgiving, but I doubt that will happen, since I will be travelling out of state to visit family and it looks like I’ll probably be helping one of my sisters move too. So much for a relaxing holiday at home – at least I enjoy visiting family, so I’ll still be having a good time. I just won’t be getting any … Continue reading