Friday, October 17, 2014

Ace of Swords – Keeping my head clear

Original Rider Waite Tarot  Ace of Swords
For today I've dawn the Ace of Swords from the Original Rider Waite Tarot: this card is all about having  a clear vision, bright ideas and deciding what is fair. But then I noticed how a crown is held on the tip of the sword:
Today for me this card is also about taking over the crown. Being the first in charge and decide how things are organized best.
Both my girls came down with a nasty cold (snotty and feverish and a soar throat). S (poor girl) has to go work until 8 PM (I will drive her)  and M is resting/sleeping on the couch.
Yes, that leaves me in charge of the pack. Today I have to decide about right and wrong and be a fair judge for all of us(especially for our naughty and stubborn little boy). I also have to come up with some clever ideas to make this a bit easy on me. so no cooking but a lot of orange juice should be enough. I've already done my grocery shopping while Jofee was asleep an my girls were “watching” him. Of course I want set some personal time for myself aside too: To play in my new notebook or read some pages from “Shadow of Night” part two of the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness.  A book a  about witches, vampires, daemons time walking and lots of other mystical ingredients (yummy)
And last but not least I want to keep my head clear from murky pitiful thoughts of “poor me”. It is what it is and I have to deal with it as good as I can. There is no need for perfection just for loving kindness for all four of us


12 comments:

  1. I see we've both drawn Aces today! Sending some virtual chicken soup to your family and wishes that they will feel better soon. I wish changing one's thoughts was as easy as changing the channel on the TV, especially when so much emotional stuff going on!

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    1. I hear you my friend please take care and be gentle with yourself.
      I wish chicken soup was all you needed today too
      Hugs

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  2. Deborah Harkness is a fun read! Hope all are better soon in your household.

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    1. Thanks Arwen! Yes her trilogy was are real "Discovery" for me :D

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  3. Hope everyone feels better soon :) xo

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  4. What a wonderful way to describe the constructive, beneficial power of the Ace of Swords. I know you will wield it skillfully and thoughtfully. Do take care of yourself as well. (Going to look at the Harkness books because I can't remember if I read any of them before...)

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    1. Reading is a great way to take care of myself Zanna. I am rereading the first two books before I'll start with the last one which has been published this year :)

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  5. Can't get much more perfection than loving kindness Ellen. Chicken soup all round!!! <3

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    1. Your are absolutely right Catherine!! Thanks for the soup
      Hugs

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  6. Ooh, I shall check out Deborah Harkness, sounds just up my street! Hope you found some time for yourself, Ellen :)

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    1. My girls are feeling somewhat better today so snippets of free time are available again :D
      The trilogy is a great read: I can highly recommend it
      Hugs

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