The Apple Tree - Musicals Tonight. When I think of magic, I think of the performance of this cast. Magical. (more pics below)
Hi Friends! I gave my dear friend, Sasha Graham the day off to make magic in other places, so today I pulled a card just for you…say hello to my FAVORITE card - the Strength Card…
This card has always been my favorite because of it’s “hidden” meaning. Above you see three versions - Rider/Waite deck (traditional), Rose Tarot Deck and my friend Sasha’s Haunted Tarot Deck. Let’s muse on what we see…
Card 1 (Rider/Waite) shows a woman who is prying open the jaws of a lion. She appears calm about putting her hand so close the beast’s mouth. Wow - she’s tough, right? But, actually, the truth of the situation is that the lion is a kind of pet of hers, that she has charmed with her good and kind spirit, and so she very easily pats him on the head and he just opens his jaws. There is a spirit of careful oneness that they share together - gentleness & compassion. There is no struggle - there is only ease.
Card 2 (Rose Tarot) - I love this wild eyed magical woman, just embracing this lion with fiery abandon. He’s also pretty wild eyed, but seems content and happy to be so loved and held. Again the two are one and they are surrounded by blooming and full flowers and trees and it seems like they might set off together on a magical journey with absolute faith and no fear.
Card 3 (Haunted Tarot by Sasha Graham) - Cause she’s a genius, Sasha turns another light on this card. The lion is the mirror and the woman in the card stares into the mirror without fear or hesitation - taking in her own inner beauty and strength and feeding off of it. She is strong in her gaze and in her heart.
In all three cards you will spot the infinity symbol or the “lemniscate”. It represents the endless circle of energy and spirit. It’s a reminder that you carry this inner strength with you always. It is a part of who you are and a part of the universe. Connect to it, access it and use it wisely.
If you think about aspects of your life that make you feel like you just keep coming up to a wall - over and over and over again - that obstacle that really frustrates you - that one habit you wish you could change, maybe it’s time to tap into that inner “other” way of approaching it. If you push or try to force it, it might never happen. Embrace it with your inner super-power strength of compassion and kindness. Sneak up on it with warmth and charm - own it with your fierce love. Maybe just maybe it will open it’s jaws to you…
Happy Magical Monday! Cast a spell this week.
With love from my various tarot decks, Holly xo
