sometimes I am the Queen of Cups…

30 May 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

The Queen of Cups is kind and devoted to her family. She understands what’s wrong even before you say anything, and she’s often a healer, guide, or psychic. She always seems to have the perfect solution for any family or love-related issues. You may not even notice her since she is so quiet. She has a mysterious aura about her, and she can be very secretive. She can spin creative stories and is likely to have strong spiritual ideas.
She is kind and compassionate, and she demonstrates motherly characteristics such as loving, nurturing, protecting, and caring. Her keen intuition serves her well, and if a male gets this card, it serves as a gentle reminder not to conceal their feminine side and to be open to the whole range of life’s emotions.
The Queen of Cups is usually linked with sensitivity, sympathy, and a loving disposition, as well as emotional security. She is a counterpoint to the King, representing emotional openness. Despite her outgoing personality, you will find her impact to be mostly passive. Her presence serves as a reminder to remain in touch with their intuition and emotional sides. Her presence should be seen as a kind hand attempting to reveal the strength of your own inner parts, which may be hidden by their calm nature.
The Queen of Cups sits on a colossal stone throne adorned with winged cherubs. She’s sitting on a beach with the cliffs behind her and the seafoam nearly reaching her toes. Her clothing is a basic blue-ish white hue, and her cloak is a magical sight — with its blue, stained-glass aspect, it nearly seems like water. It’s difficult to distinguish where her robe stops and the water starts! She wears a crown and holds a magnificent cup in her hands. The cup has a broad brim, a cover with a long, ornate top, and even handles with angels sitting on them, making it seem like a holy relic. The queen seems to be fixedly gazing at the cup as if nothing could interrupt her concentration.

She is the unwavering queen of love. She considers her emotions to be her strength, the driving force in her life, and the quality in herself and others that she values the most. She is a lady who loves to the point of obsession, the kind of woman who would welcome friends, relatives, and a few strangers to her dinner table.
She’s the one that openly sobs when she watches those heartbreaking charity ads, immediately dialing the hotline and donating all she has to those unfortunate individuals. She may also be a spiritual and perceptive person, as the angels on the cup have observed. She’ll frequently pick up on your mood before you ever tell her.
What You Seek is Already Within You
The card may be advising you to take on more Queen of Cups traits. If you’re scared to reach out and help a buddy, put your anxiety aside and presume they’ll enjoy it. Don’t be afraid to invest your feelings in others – everyone could use a little more love in their lives, and being the one to share it will make you feel much better! Find compassion and sympathy in your own heart, since a queen is often shown as the one, last person who prevents the king from executing someone.
Ask yourself these questions when you draw the Queen of Cups. What do you stand to gain by opening your heart and loving everyone you meet? What have you got to lose? How many of the Queen’s traits do you recognize in yourself? Could you make a conscious effort to emulate the Queen? Is there anybody in your life that reminds you of her? What may you be able to learn from that individual?
What Queen of Cups Means for You Today
The Queen of Cups has appeared today to show that you will enjoy a sense of calm serenity and peace today. It could be that this is encouraging you to be like the Queen of Cups in the face of a difficult situation, or it could be that you will simply have a nice peaceful day. The Queen derives her peace of mind not from external circumstances but from drawing on the deep well of divine love that resides within each of us. When you stop thinking for extended periods, calm and loving energy begins to move through you. Instead of seeking happiness, let the happiness that already hides within you rise to the surface.

At the center there is not the ego but the other…GLORY is LOVE

01 Apr 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

eight-of-wands

“At Easter, God finally reveals His glory: He takes away the last veil and astonishes us as never before. We discover, in fact, that God’s glory is all love: pure love, mad and unthinkable, beyond every limit and measure…True glory is the glory of love, because it is the only one that gives life to the world. Certainly this glory is the opposite of worldly glory, which comes when one is admired, praised, acclaimed. The glory of God, on the other hand, is paradoxical: no applause, no audience. At the center there is not the ego, but the other.” Pope Francis

The Eight of Wands moves fast, like a file transfer on a solid-state drive. Files transfer much faster when you have a good computer set up, but sometimes you need to send larger files over the internet. When you need to transfer files quickly, Dropbox can be a great way to get the job done.
You can transfer files easily via USB cables, over the internet, or with a wired ethernet connection. If you have a decent internet connection, there is virtually no limit to how many files you can send securely by using a file transfer service.

We can see eight wands slashing across the sky here. You will be able to accelerate things once you decide to utilize your intelligence to harness your energy. The card advises you to avoid wasting your resources and to make the most of what you have.
You must learn when to accelerate and when to slow down. You risk losing control if you go at full speed all of the time. If we follow this card’s warning, we may still reach where we want to go, and possibly even quicker, by slowing down when necessary. Things will go fast, and no time will be wasted. There’s no need to be concerned about things getting completed on schedule since they usually do so sooner than expected.
Prepare yourself for a rapid shift and an increase in your life’s speed. Things are going to become very hectic. The good news is that any tasks you start will go along swiftly, with minimal delays and a happy finish. However, its brevity requires fast choices and concentration. This card is also excellent for relationships, but it may indicate that you may need to travel for them. All things considered, this is an excellent card to have in your spread if you’re prepared to put in the effort.
The Eight of Wands card returns us to the Wands suite’s origins – the idea of creative mobility and strength. A wand is a tool, a gadget that allows us to channel our energy out into the world. It’s an object of action because it brings what’s within of us to the surface, allowing it to drive pure activity. You can picture the kind of activity that this card implies with eight of the items on it!
In terms of look, the Eight of Wands is one of the most straightforward cards in the tarot deck. In the backdrop, we see a verdant, developing valley with a thin river flowing through it. We notice eight wands/staffs in the front, all of which are sticking out, almost as if actively flying through the air. Is it true that they’re being thrown? Is it only that they’re falling from the sky? From our vantage point, it’s impossible to say for sure, but one thing is certain: those wands are going somewhere.
Full Speed Ahead!
This is the card of unexpected action. The Eight of Wands, like a javelin falling from the sky or lightning striking from the sky, indicates that things will happen swiftly. This is the card of unexpected news and shocks, so don’t take it lightly. Unfortunately, this card is also a huge mystery – it does not indicate what kind of activities, news, or surprises are on the way, other than the fact that they are.
This card also implies that there will be no wasted energy in new initiatives, projects, events, and so on. It might even be a call to action: perhaps you’ve been putting off finishing a project, but the Eight of Wands is here to remind you that now is the time to devote all of your efforts to finish it. Whatever the situation may be, be aware that what is ahead will need your whole focus and every ounce of creative energy you possess.
When you see the Eight of Wands card, ask yourself these questions. What level of preparedness do you have for the unexpected? Are you able to get straight into a new project? What is the state of your creative energy? If you’re low in energy, you’ll want to do all you can to reclaim it immediately, before anything unexpected happens!
What Eight of Wands Means for You Today
The Eight of Wands has appeared today to show that you are building momentum in some areas of your life. This is also typically known as a card indicating an incoming message or communication. You could receive that call, text, or email you have been waiting on today. Things are moving fast today so try not to get too caught up in the chaos. When we move too fast because things are moving fast around us, it can be easy to make mistakes. When things move too quickly, this is when its time to make the mind move slowly.
on DH Lawrence:

The Crystal card is a potent symbol of the unknown becoming known, of the fog of confusion dispersing to reveal the lucid and clear reality of a situation. This card indicates that a period of understanding and enlightenment is on the horizon, and it suggests that you will discover clarity and insight about something that has hitherto been obscured or complex. As a Moon Card, it also signals transitions and evokes the ebb and flow of life’s many phases.

23 Feb 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

the-crystal

In the compelling image on this card, a woman gently levitates a large, shining purple crystal between her open hands. She stands in a gorge, framed by the rugged, resilient beauty of nature. Amid the rocks, delicate white blooms of flowers spread, a poignant reminder of the life and growth that can flourish even in seemingly inhospitable environments. This woman, consciously working with the energies of the crystal under the night sky, offers herself as a conduit for knowledge and wisdom. The gleaming crystal signifies the focal point, the essence of a situation that she’s trying to unravel and comprehend. The woman’s lunar crown symbolizes her connection with the cycles of the moon, suggesting the power of patience and timing in the process of ushering in a new chapter.

Every aspect of this card speaks to the illumination of truth and the promise of a new beginning. The woman’s serene expression suggests solid faith in her powers of discernment, even when circumstances seem chaotic or uncertain.
Similar to the way a master gem cutter shapes a rough crystal into a brilliant gem, the Crystal card encourages you to shape your reality by gaining understanding and perception about your situation. The psychedelic purple hue of the crystal represents the spiritual plane where wisdom, energy, and mystery converge. The crystal’s spiritual potential invites you to explore the depths of your situation, abiding not within the superfluous surfaces but delving deeper into the core essence.

Release the Old, Welcome the New

The Crystal card invites you to reflect on the dormant knowledge and deep insights that you have within you, and to bring them to the fore to assist you in navigating the path that lies ahead. It encourages us to trust in our inner wisdom. Even though it may seem challenging at times, it is essential to release old habits, beliefs, and fears in order to fully embrace the new chapter that’s about to manifest.
Take a moment to ask yourself: Is there something in your life that needs clarity? Is there a situation that you’ve been struggling with, where your emotions or preconceived notions have clouded your understanding? Do you feel ready to step out of the past and into a new chapter of your life? Are you open to receiving insights and facing the truth, even if it might momentarily unsettle you?

What The Crystal Means for You Today

The Crystal card has materialized today to assure you that an era of clarity and truth is imminent. Regardless of how complicated or overwhelming your current predicament may seem, you are astoundingly close to understanding it more profoundly. With this clarity, you will be able to navigate and ultimately resolve the situation with more ease and precision. Take this opportunity to tap into your inner wisdom and allow it to guide you towards the next groundbreaking chapter in your life. Embrace the enlightening energy of the Crystal and trust in the process, knowing that all the answers that you seek are within your reach.

Sometimes it’s better to be happy than to be right…

14 Feb 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

Five young men battle each other with five wands on this card. When you put effort into a task, it may grow quickly in the beginning but not so much afterward. The lack of real competition may make success seem simple. However, as you progress, the victory gets more difficult. You’re dealing with more and more rivalry.
The Five of Wands represents the moment you realize you’re up against individuals with the same clout and aspirations as you. It conjures up images of conflicts and ferocious fights, as well as interior concerns and causes for concern. Faced with good opponents for the first time, your energy and desire to win maybe sapped, as well as your pride.
The Five of Wands is never a good sign, as it indicates that you’ll be in for a lot of difficulty and irritation. Pay careful attention to the other cards in your spread to get a sense of which aspects of your life will be in conflict. Expect it to be tense but prepare yourself for the potential that success may come at a personal cost.
On a broad, sandy beach, the men have congregated. They’re all holding their wands/staffs high in the air, and they’re all tangled up in each other. Some individuals seem to be actively fighting, while others appear perplexed that anything is impeding their progress. One or two of the men seem surprised that anybody else is eager for a fight at all! This dispute does not seem to be going away anytime soon.

This card is all about feeling as though you’re working in two different directions at the same time. If you’ve drawn this card in your reading, you’ve likely been having trouble persuading other forces in your life to cooperate with you. Things just don’t always want to go as planned. At work, a coworker chooses to tell a falsehood about you. Your husband opposes everything you want to do today. Every time you go into the room, the corner on the edge of your furniture appears to try to trip you. These annoyances are exactly that: annoyances. Thankfully, this card indicates that they will not continue indefinitely. These kinds of little squabbles can’t last forever.
Sometimes It’s Better To Be Happy than To Be Right
This card also suggests that you and others may be at odds. Things may quickly become nasty when you feel like you’re in a race with others. In a competitive environment, individuals may be nice, but competitiveness tends to bring out the worst in people. If you feel like you’re in competition with others (physically or psychologically), consider how much it’s worth to you before continuing to battle. Is there anything meaningful in this fight for you? Is it worthwhile to pursue, or are you just competing for the sake of competing?
Finally, this card may allude to problems arising from well-laid intentions. It may be exasperating to iron out all the kinks in a plan just to run into a new, unanticipated issue. This is, once again, the card of fleeting battles. Keep your chin up and push through the problems.
When drawing the Five of Wands, consider the following questions. What challenges are you currently dealing with? Is there a clear end in sight? Can you concentrate on the light at the end of the tunnel rather than getting discouraged by the difficulties? Do you feel like you’re in competition with others right now? What is the significance of that competition? Are you just attempting to outdo someone to outdo them, or are you hoping to gain anything in the end? Is it worth it to fight?
What Five of Wands Means for You Today
The Five of Wands has appeared today to show you that the conflicts you may be engaged in are likely to be petty and unnecessary. This is also sometimes a warning that you may become frustrated with something today, but this frustration is not likely to get you anywhere. The people in the cards are fighting with sticks rather than swords, indicating that things may not be as bad or dangerous as they may seem. Try to keep your cool today and do not engage in unnecessary arguments

I need to accelerate and slow down. Make the most of what I have. Prepare for a rapid shift. Increase your life’s speed. Grasp the choice. Concentrate! The eight of Wands calls for creativity and strength…

18 Jan 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

eight-of-wands

The Eight of Wands 1/18/2024
We can see eight wands slashing across the sky here. You will be able to accelerate things once you decide to utilize your intelligence to harness your energy. The card advises you to avoid wasting your resources and to make the most of what you have.
You must learn when to accelerate and when to slow down. You risk losing control if you go at full speed all of the time. If we follow this card’s warning, we may still reach where we want to go, and possibly even quicker, by slowing down when necessary. Things will go fast, and no time will be wasted. There’s no need to be concerned about things getting completed on schedule since they usually do so sooner than expected.
Prepare yourself for a rapid shift and an increase in your life’s speed. Things are going to become very hectic. The good news is that any tasks you start will go along swiftly, with minimal delays and a happy finish. However, its brevity requires fast choices and concentration. This card is also excellent for relationships, but it may indicate that you may need to travel for them. All things considered, this is an excellent card to have in your spread if you’re prepared to put in the effort.
The Eight of Wands card returns us to the Wands suite’s origins – the idea of creative mobility and strength. A wand is a tool, a gadget that allows us to channel our energy out into the world. It’s an object of action because it brings what’s within of us to the surface, allowing it to drive pure activity. You can picture the kind of activity that this card implies with eight of the items on it!
In terms of look, the Eight of Wands is one of the most straightforward cards in the tarot deck. In the backdrop, we see a verdant, developing valley with a thin river flowing through it. We notice eight wands/staffs in the front, all of which are sticking out, almost as if actively flying through the air. Is it true that they’re being thrown? Is it only that they’re falling from the sky? From our vantage point, it’s impossible to say for sure, but one thing is certain: those wands are going somewhere.
Full Speed Ahead!
This is the card of unexpected action. The Eight of Wands, like a javelin falling from the sky or lightning striking from the sky, indicates that things will happen swiftly. This is the card of unexpected news and shocks, so don’t take it lightly. Unfortunately, this card is also a huge mystery – it does not indicate what kind of activities, news, or surprises are on the way, other than the fact that they are.
This card also implies that there will be no wasted energy in new initiatives, projects, events, and so on. It might even be a call to action: perhaps you’ve been putting off finishing a project, but the Eight of Wands is here to remind you that now is the time to devote all of your efforts to finish it. Whatever the situation may be, be aware that what is ahead will need your whole focus and every ounce of creative energy you possess.
When you see the Eight of Wands card, ask yourself these questions. What level of preparedness do you have for the unexpected? Are you able to get straight into a new project? What is the state of your creative energy? If you’re low in energy, you’ll want to do all you can to reclaim it immediately, before anything unexpected happens!
What Eight of Wands Means for You Today
The Eight of Wands has appeared today to show that you are building momentum in some areas of your life. This is also typically known as a card indicating an incoming message or communication. You could receive that call, text, or email you have been waiting on today. Things are moving fast today so try not to get too caught up in the chaos. When we move too fast because things are moving fast around us, it can be easy to make mistakes. When things move too quickly, this is when its time to make the mind move slowly.

The more you connect with your newly discovered enthusiasm, the more energized you become…

17 Jan 2024 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , ,

ace-of-wands

The Ace of Wands symbolises new beginnings and creative energy. It suggests that you are enthusiastic about a new endeavour and have the energy to carry it through, even if you have just recently found what you want to accomplish. The more you connect with your new discovered enthusiasm, the more energised you become.
This card may sometimes indicate a job change or meeting someone new. Every minute you spend with your loved one seems endless, and you don’t want it to stop. You’ll eventually pick up the wand and go off to see what more this new path has to offer.
Drawing the Ace of Wands often focuses more on motivation and the qualities you’ll need to succeed in these new circumstances. To achieve a great result, you will need to tap into your creativity, passion, and ambition.
When we see a wand in today’s popular media (movies, TV shows, etc.), we know that the person wielding it also has a great deal of creative power. The wand’s magic (and the person who wields it) can do anything. Is it time to start a fire? Boom! Do you want to fight another witch or wizard in a fantasy duel? Shazam! Is it possible to pull a rabbit from a hat? Poof! The wand is just a tool; the person holding it wields the bulk of the power. It is just the focal point, the tool that a magician use to channel their creative force. And magic occurs when we’re given the wand to use for anything we choose!
The Ace of Wands card depicts a lovely valley with green grass, a running river, and a castle perched on a tiny hill. A wand-wielding hand juts out from a cloud in the foreground. The wand seems to be a branch that was just chopped down from a tree. Leaves are beginning to sprout out of the edges of the wand due to the potential contained within it.

The Ace of Wands is often used to represent the very core of creativity. When you have the desire, the want, the NEED to start a business, a project, or a vacation, it is the energy of the Wands suite that drives your enthusiasm. With the Cup suit, you can feel out the project, you can plan out your strategy with the Swords, collect actual resources with the Pentacles… but nothing gets done without the Wands! The Ace represents action, such as putting pen to paper, pressing the “Go” button, or taking that initial step down a long path.
The Ace of Wands also represents the desire to get started that we all have from time to time. The wands suit gives us that creative drive, that euphoric urge to get started, when everything is ready, plans are made, and emotions are involved.
Take That First Brave Step
Most importantly, the Ace may provide you with the courage and foresight to take that first step. “It’s a dangerous business, going out your front door” remarked Bilbo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings. We all know that going down a certain road may be stressful, tough, and downright unpleasant at times… yet the Ace of Wands can give you the confidence to shout, “Now’s my opportunity!”
When you draw the Ace of Wands card, there are a number of questions you should be asking yourself: What are you compelled to do? What excites you the most? Are you aware of how to access your own creative potential? Are you willing to push yourself to take the first step toward your objectives? Is it possible for you to accomplish it today?
If you have been hesitating to start that new business or take that family vacation, what is truly holding you back? Your dreams and ambitions are just as worthy as anyone else’s. Spend time focusing on getting your finances in order and take that first brave step towards a deeply meaningful and fulfilling life.
What Ace of Wands Means for You Today
The Ace of Wands is one of the most auspicious and exciting Tarot cards to pull because it is connected to making your dreams a reality. This card is all about new beginnings and the excitement and trepidation that comes with taking that first step into the unknown. Now is the time for you to let go of any hesitation or fears of failure that you have around personal projects or creative endeavours, or even significant life changes. Trust in your own abilities and remember that setbacks and failures are just stepping stones on the way to success.

achieve balance…

01 May 2021 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Poetry Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

“It’s time to take some time out to discover how you can achieve some balance in your life.”
Your Angel’s Message:
Your schedule has been a little lopsided recently. You’ve been trying to do too much or is it too little? When this card comes up, it’s a sign that you need to readjust your life. It’s now imperative for you to balance your time between relationships, play, work, exercise and spirituality. You need to make time for yourself, not just for other people. 

Whenever your schedule becomes too much, you experience a drop in energy. You can usually feel this physically. Say, through tiredness and exhaustion. You may feel mentally and emotionally drained too. Di you know that a lack of balance can drain you spiritually? Lowered energy also creates the illusion that you don’t have enough time to do everything you set out to. This, in time, becomes a vicious cycle. 
What You Should Do:
The angels know how busy you are. They’re coming to you today to ask you to remember to make time for regular play, meditation and exercise. By doing this, you can feel joy and can grow. Remember, if you’re currently feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to do, just ask God and the angels to help unburden you. 
Your Affirmation:
“I ask the angels to help me achieve the balance I need in my life to be happy and healthy.”

 

hypno-telepathy

23 Mar 2021 Leave a comment

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 through the looking glass at some invisible energy

http://www.psychicguild.com › spirituality › telepathic
Telepathic Influence and Remote Hypnosis. In books, movies and theatre, there is a long tradition of showing an evil character with the power to control minds. Normally this person seduces young women and uses undo influence to gain money that is not rightfully his, or some equally despicable set of actions, to make sure we know this person is evil.

talisman tal·is·man
/ˈtaləsmən/
noun
* 1. an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck: “those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans”
Talisman – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Talisman
A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture.

para-psychology par·a·psy·chol·o·gy
/ˌperəsīˈkäləjē/
noun
* 1. the study of mental phenomena which are excluded from or inexplicable by orthodox scientific psychology (such as hypnosis, telepathy, etc.).
Parapsychology – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Parapsychology
Parapsychology is the study of alleged psychic phenomena (extrasensory perception, as in telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, a.k.a. telekinesis, and psychometry) and other paranormal claims, for example related to near-death experiences, synchronicity, apparitional experiences, etc.

an iron will
Urban Dictionary: iron will
http://www.urbandictionary.com › define
iron will. A burning determination that cannot be stopped or hindered by anything; Willing to do anything to get a desired out come; Extremely resilient. He has an iron will trying to stand up after that punch. by aurellious January 18, 2010. Flag.

IRON-WILLED | Definition of IRON-WILLED by Oxford Dictionary …
http://www.lexico.com › definition › iron-willed
adjective. Implacably determined on a course of action; very resolute. ‘an iron-willed leader who has rallied and refreshed her tiring team’. More example sentences. ‘I’d promised not to become a weakling; I promised to stay a strong iron-willed girl.’. ‘Only the most iron-willed amongst America’s youth can stand up to the pull of commercial pop culture.’.

I am diVinity

29 Nov 2018 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in I am diVinity, Poetry Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

IamDivinityby

red acrylic on red metal by Pamela Nielsen
gloss-reflective

“diVinity”

honors the true beauty of all women.

Love, sensuality, spirituality, strength, passion,

sense of humor, compassion, intelligence, power. . .

I deeply and completely love and value myself

because I AM diVinity!  

2018

Pattern #25 Cross

05 Sep 2013 Leave a comment

by jeannepoland in Family Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Photo by Quenby Intersection

Photo by Quenby
Intersection

Right angles pierce di-
mensions; divine to earthly
separate nevermore!

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