Usually I do this on my birthday, but since I didn't on my last one it felt natural and right to pull cards today and let the Universe set the stage for 2009. Here's what I got -- all feel completely right on, simple and loving. The perfect trifecta for God's voice.
1. LISTENING. Listen to your Wise Self. Let your inner compass direct the course of your life. (Cheryl Richardson's Self-Care Cards)
2. THE EMPRESS. Sensuality, Fertility. The Empress represents the future fullness of possibilities. Fertile, lush and delightful, your future will be closer to nature. Despite this being such an enjoyable time, you will find that you may need to seek solitude from time to period. Self-fulfillment is fast approaching. (The Oracle Tarot)
3. PORCUPINE. From my porcupine totem candle: innocence ~ trust ~ wonder ~ imagination ~ discovery ~ playfulness of spirit.
4. REPOSE. n. The act of resting or the state of being at rest. Freedom from worry; peace of mind. Calmness; tranquility. (Angel Blessings by Sophia's Gifts of the Spirit)
Happy New Year, everyone!
P.S. Holy smokes, I didn't realize until after I published this post and looked at my updated blog that my last post was the poem The Winter of Listening by David Whyte, which is exactly where I'm at this winter. And today I pull the LISTENING card as my primary message from Spirit? Evidence of God, right here right now. Yeah baby!
Wishing you a blessed 2009. I could use some listening (to myself) right now...so thank you for the reminder. ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Interesting - that is my hope for 2009 - more rich attention and listening deeply
The dream of my life
Is to lie down by a slow river
And stare at the light in the trees-
To learn something by being nothing
A little while but the rich
Lens of attention.
-excerpted from Mary Oliver's poem "Entering the Kingdom"
Posted by: SisterCathy | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Alignment rocks doesn't it?
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Lunarmusings | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 12:37 PM
I love the serendipity of life.
Posted by: Kathryn - Collage Diva | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Hello Sistah'Friend,
I loveee your blog--i've added you to my google reader---thank you so much for the inspiration---that's what i do as well---i love to encourage inspire those who want it and those who don't---remain blessed!!
Posted by: essensevibez | Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 12:38 PM
listening is good...happy new year...hugs, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 06:03 AM