Snakes

I saw a snake yesterday. I saved it from some people who feared it and wanted it dead. I picked it up and put it where those who meant it harm couldn't find it. It may be repulsive to some, but I don't believe in killing. If beings that weren't pretty to the eye had to die, then there wouldn't be many of us left, now would there?

I find my mind drifting - alot of what if's and preoccupation with past events and people who for one reason or another are no longer a part of my life. It is a weight - useless thought that provides no insight or takes me on a richer path. I need to be concerned with the here and now, not preoccupied with the past or focused on the future. Just present.

I was a bit upset this morning as every week I'm forced to attend church, even though I'm not a member of this faith nor do I want to be. It is coming from pressure outside the family and I'm tired of it. I must think of a way to stop attending when I don't want to. This is a big challenge, but I'm up to it. It would be easier if I didn't have to consider the children in all of this. They make taking a stand a bit harder.

The Action Card I drew yesterday was right on and other than the snake, I couldn't have had a more uneventful day. I had a few things to do, but I didn't fret about being late to an appointment or not getting it all done. It felt both odd and liberating.

Action Card for 8.20.2005: Swords Ten - Birth (metaphorically) rehabilitation or a positive blank moment in life; the previous life, obsession, plan or structure is completely over.

Action Card for 8.21.2005: Knight of Pentacles - a reliable, methodical and persistent laborer, a patient thoughtful worker, a dependable person, practical.

Energy Card for 8.20.2005: The World - no immediate trouble, getting what one deserves, blessing, progress, a new cylcle starts in daily life. There are a few more materialistic meanings to this card but since I'm not a materialist soul, I don't apply them to my readings.

Energy Card for 8.21.2005: King of Swords - authority, power and superiority; the spirit's sword pierces matters, clarifies affairs and cuts the knots

Additional Card for 8.21.2005: Wands Nine - endo of a battle or a pause, protective forces are in place, lessons of life have been learned; being alert for hidden enemies is essential.

I have to admit, I was skeptical of the cards when I purchased my first deck, out of curiosity. I read up on the ancient roots of Tarot and how the practice is entwined in many ancient cultures.

It is really an eye opener for me as a daily path I can take - not a foretelling of my future. It is one tool I can use to make my life more fulfilling and leave less to chance.

Sophia