It was an intense Esbat – easily the most magickal work I’ve done solo since I left Lawrence, possibly the most ever. I should write about all that. But my mind has been turned to the future:
HOUSE |
CARD |
GENERAL MEANING |
INTERPERETATION |
1st – Self, Viewpoint the window through which you and the world view one another
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Princess of Swords |
clarity & mental renewal; restlessness and quarrelsome behavior conflict & clarification |
The Princess of Swords is a fairly natural outlook for someone in school, and the quarrelsome angle totally fits me all day long. |
2nd – Finances, Income communication, neighbors, short distance travel |
Prince of Wands |
new momentum, initiative, and enthusiasm readiness for action; taking risks; renewal |
My financial aid doesn’t quite cover my housing, so a change in my financial situation is welcome news. It looks like I’ll need to go out on a limb to take advantage of this, but I’m prepared for that. |
3rd – Daily Experiences immediate influences |
6 Disks – “Success” |
increase, gain, favorable synergy, welcome developments encourages taking advantage of situations as they present themselves |
It looks like life will continue to improve over the course of the month, so long as I don’t turn down opportunities as they come my way. |
4th – Home-place family, land, roots |
Queen of Swords clr – 4 S – “Truce” |
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The Queen of Swords being a very odd card for the 4th House, I asked for clarification … and was given the Four of Swords. I can only take this to mean that I must be discerning in the balance I achieve between rest and work, and in the battles I pick. |
5th – Fun / Pleasure children, hobbies, lovers |
VII the Chariot |
thirst for adventure, boldness new relationship, making a leap forward |
I’m starting to get restless – even if I didn’t just know that, it’s there in the 1st House – and, fortunately, it looks like there’s going to be things to do and people to see (and very likely, hopefully, vice versa). |
6th – Work illness, duty, routine |
3 Swords – “Sorrow” clr – 9 C – “Happiness” |
bad news, heartbreak miscalculation, not passing an exam bliss, meaningful experience, enjoyment of work |
This clarification turned into more of a contradiction. I can only infer that, in my enjoyment of my studies and residence life, I may loose track of my priorities and fuck something up but good. Or, maybe everything will go well except that no amount of scientific medicine or magical healing will clear up this sinus hell. |
7th – Partnership associations, spouse |
6 Cups – “Pleasure” |
reawakening spirits, emotional recovery, well-being blossoming feeling; sensual pleasure; sexual fulfillment |
This is interesting in the way that it agrees with the 5th House, which usually speaks more to short-term lovers, as opposed to the “marriage” ideas associated with this House. This is doubly interesting in that I’m explicitly looking for … not “casual”, because it’s never that for me, but certainly nonexclusive. |
8th – Taboo / Crisis sex, death, taxes, loans rebirth and renewal |
3 Disks – “Works” |
the process of transforming ideas to reality; slow progress and consolidation encourages cementing that which has already been achieved |
This seems to expand on the opportunities presented in the 2nd House. I need to keep my irons in the fire and work them slowly, but methodically. |
9th – Higher Perception journey, movement |
IV the Emperor |
willingness to take responsibility; security and leadership structure, order, and realistic thinking |
The Emperor is not a card I generally associate with anything spiritual, but it makes sense in light of the fact that I will be beginning my month of Malkuth-work in two days. |
10th – Recognition career, ambition, status |
Queen of Cups |
sensuality, devotion spiritual tasks and artistic inspiration |
I am going to be more recognized for my creative and magical works this moon. I should really send out some of my stories again. |
11th – Friendships groups, social activities |
I the Magus |
activity, resolution, will power, concentration, mastery attraction, taking the first step, accepting oneself and others |
Returning again to themes seen in the 5th and 7th Houses, this will be a busy month for my social calendar. |
12th – Secrets & Fears hopes, ambitions |
V the Heirophant |
search for truth, experience of meaning, expansion of consciousness search for meaning; self-examination |
The Heirophant is a card I rarely associate with anything good, but I must keep in mind that Crowley’s Heirophant of the Age of Aquarius (Horus) is not the Pope of the Age of Pisces. This, too, may refer to my experiments in ceremonial magick. Or possibly to my desire to set myself up as an occult spiritual leader here on campus. |
+2 – Current Position / Outside Influences |
Prince of Cups / 5 Swords – “Defeat” |
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The Prince of Cups is my card, so to see him at the center here is no surprise. That lies in the 5 of Swords – a card which seems to belie the otherwise overwhelmingly positive reading. Will I be betrayed this month? Forced to eat crow repeatedly? Will this be the manifestation of the “Sorrow” seen in the 6th House? |
THEMES
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Me / You – 1st, 7th |
Princess of Swords & 6 of Cups |
I will be intellectual, cantankerous, and my usual self. They will be sensual and inexplicably drawn to me. |
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From Where To Where – 4th, 10th |
Queen of Swords to Queen of Cups |
While the Queen of Swords makes little sense to me on her own in the 4th House, as a part of this pair she makes perfect sense. Evolving events will help me move from the hard, more distant, cerebral, and cold parts of my personality to the more fluid, more intuitive and intimate, warm expressions. |
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Fire – 1st, 5th, 9th temperament and self-development |
Prince of Swords VII the Chariot IV the Emperor |
The Prince of Swords cannot stand up to the combined might of the Emperor and the Chariot – two of the most fiery Trumps in the deck. I’m going places, and I’m going full-tilt-boogie. Passion will overrule intellect. |
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Earth – 2nd, 6th, 10th home, money and work |
Prince of Wands 3 Swords & 9 Cups Queen of Cups |
There is no earth in my Earth Trine. That never bodes well, despite otherwise auspicious indications in that direction. |
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Air – 3rd, 7th, 11th ideas, contacts, and conversation |
6 Disks – “Success” 6 Cups – “Pleasure” I the Magus |
Earth, water, and the Magus – it’s going to be a very Epicurean month, and I’m going to love it. |
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Water – 4th, 8th, 12th intuition, yearnings, and moods |
Queen of Swords 3 Disks V the Heirophant |
Although there is a Queen here, she is the Queen of Air. My Watery nature will, for this month at least, largely be dominated by the other elements. |
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Underlying Theme |
XIX the Sun |
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Over all, I think things are going to do damn fucking well. |
The takeaway here is opportunity: in particular, the opportunity to secure my rent money, and the opportunity to get laid. This is welcome news.