Michael's been gone for a year, gone from the Stage, the Courtrooms, and from the Sideshow atmosphere his very being created. The world, truly was His Stage. He knew nothing except being the center of attention, the Star, the "Freak" the main attraction.. Beloved, Admired, Misunderstood, Shy, Talented, Showy, Sparkly, Gloved, Veiled, Hated, Mocked, Betrayed, Used, Abused, Worshiped, Adored, Shielded, .. Dancer, Singer, Actor, Daddy, Son, Brother, Friend, Prophet, Poet. Child, Peter Pan, Business Man, Enigma.. Creature, Character.. Facade, Ghost..
Whatever name you may wish to call him, He was truly the King.. The King of Pop, or simply, The King.. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, I had his pictures on my closet door, along with those of Donny Osmond, Bobby Sherman, David Cassidy, I loved Michael, danced to his music, from the time I was 9 until My last Dance Recital.. His albums Bad and Thriller were the favorites of my ladies in their "Jazzercize" classes.. everybody loved Billie Jean.. Just this spring, Thriller was the featured # of a dance recital in Smithfield, NC.. the "hit of the production.. I remember my Daddy selling the "Michael Jackson Jackets" in his store in Dunn, NC in the early 80s. Some customers loved 'em.. some did not.. Just who was Michael, we will never really know.. I do believe he was and is a beautiful soul. Talent and inspiration flowed through his veins, like blood. I saw an old interview Oprah did with Michael, from 1993 Friday.. Elizabeth Taylor appeared and spoke about her love of Michael.. To me, he is and was a beautiful person, although to himself, he was never beautiful, never good enough.. that's the tragedy of Michael's life.. preyed upon by "psychic vampires" people wanting a piece of him, a part of him.. Never letting him just "be". I would have loved to have visited his beautiful haven, Neverland.. to me, his love of whimsy wasn't strange, I hope Michael is looking down on us, from a tree, a very beautiful tree, I hope and feel that he is happy.. and beautiful and creating new songs and dances for special Angels.. The lesson I take from Michael's life, which ended way too soon.. is to let people be free.. Let them create and be themselves.. and to always remember that everybody is beautiful.. in their own unique way.. and often the most misunderstood souls are the most lovely and beautiful and tender. So tender, they cannot weather the harsh storms of life and the piranhas who prey upon them, wanting to consume them and their talents and gifts. Michael gave so much and really was never given back a fair portion of the love he wanted so desperately to pour upon us. Dance , Dream and be free Michael.. You are so many beautiful things .. The Star, The Magician, The Prince of Wands. The King of Pop.. A shining star, A Child, A god. Thank you for the beautiful words, music and dances. I love you and will remember you with admiration and a grateful heart always
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Litha Tarot Reading
On this most special day, Litha, Summer Solstice, Gathering Day, VEstalia, St. John's day.. I have designed a special spread.. to help you know where you are at this divine time of the year
I'm going to do this reading for myself.. for the answers I seek this Litha
Card 1. Litha and what is brings to you today: The Star XVII, love, and daydreams of romance and passion.. the lovely waters have been warmed by the Sun God and kissed by the Moon Goddess.. we only have to share and indulge our hearts and souls in their beauty and magic
Card 2. Inspiration.. Inspiration to draw upon on this day.. The 5 of Cups , my dear, dear friend. This card is very beloved to me. I know that I do need to focus on my future and how I can fill it with all of the love, passion and magic I can. I do spend time in the past, with my "ghosts" especially ghosts of love lost and paths not taken. What if? I could be... My life would be.. the three cups that lie, overturned, blood pouring out.. or is that perfume.. or wine? Today, I will begin to cleanse the cups with the magic waters and fill them with beauty and love.
Card 3. Trials before me, this summerThe 4 of Swords.. I need to learn to meditate more, worry less.. rest, restore, dream, plan, just enjoy the silence of the night.. and listen for the words of wisdom from the frogs, crickets, and other creatures of the night
Card 4. Hope for me, this Litha does bring.. The two of Coins.. I will find balance, and be able to dwell in my beloved Magical realm and the Mortal realm, because I am "of this world" and have to sometimes bring myself out of my Enchanted world to reality!
Card 5. Answer.. My answer card, was my answer on Saturday night.. the 8 of Wands.. I do so want to travel to other realms, yes, magically, in my mind and spiritually and also physically! There are magical people to meet and beautiful places for me to see! Thank you 8 of Wands for bringing this message to me.
L-I-T-H-A
I will go now, I have magic to make this lovely Evening of Litha..
I'll make it a Litha with lace, lavender , love and levitation and enchanted divination.
Love,
SwampWitch
Monday, November 16, 2009
A Ghost in the House, Tarot Spread
Sometimes we find ourselves living with "a ghost from our past". The ghost may be a person from a long ago love affair, a loved one who has died, a friend we are estranged from.
The "ghost" can continue to "haunt" us for so many reasons.. that only we know. It's important to let the ghost go; to "set them free", free from our minds and daily thoughts and dreams or even nightmares they may give us.
Here is a Spread that I have found helpful.
The reason you still have your "ghost " in your house.. the 2 of Wands.. You stand at a beautiful column, holding onto it for support (almost for "dear life!".. You have a fear of releasing this memory and continue to cling to it for comfort.. even though along with the comfort, come some unhappy memories of mistakes and things that could never be.
What you need to "set free" along with your ghost... The King of Swords.. your ghost holds a sword.. this represents the problems in your relationship ... He (she) was prone to violence and very controlling.. problems prevailed with this person. Cut him/her free.. release the invisible chains that still hold and pull you to them..
One last thing to learn from your "ghost in the house" as you move through the mists and fog which will carry them away... the 5 of cups.. It's okay to mourn people from your past, certainly those who have died and are truly gone from our physical lives. Sometimes it's harder to mourn those who played a part in our earlier lives but can never "come back into them as they were." Memories often paint people in a prettier light.. erasing the imperfections and faults.. replacing them with only the beautiful parts of their souls and bodies that we remember fondly.
Learn from the lady in the 5 of cups.. don't cry over spilled perfume.. leave the 3 overturned cups in your past, where they belong.. turn away from them and look to the two full cups before you... Put all of your energies... into your present and future.. Nourish the relationships you have now.. We all ponder the road not taken.. and its okay to acknowledge our old lovers once in awhile, maybe when we hear that special song.. or see that old movie.. we can even shed a tear or two.. then, its time to embrace those close to us now.
Tarot Meditation:
Take the Death Card, place it on a table, Light a white candle
Find the Tarot card that represents you (for me, the 9 of Pentacles)
Choose a Tarot card to represent your "ghost person"... ie. Magician, King of Swords, etc.
Say your goodbyes to your ghost.. and think about your present and future.
Jennifer
The "ghost" can continue to "haunt" us for so many reasons.. that only we know. It's important to let the ghost go; to "set them free", free from our minds and daily thoughts and dreams or even nightmares they may give us.
Here is a Spread that I have found helpful.
The reason you still have your "ghost " in your house.. the 2 of Wands.. You stand at a beautiful column, holding onto it for support (almost for "dear life!".. You have a fear of releasing this memory and continue to cling to it for comfort.. even though along with the comfort, come some unhappy memories of mistakes and things that could never be.
What you need to "set free" along with your ghost... The King of Swords.. your ghost holds a sword.. this represents the problems in your relationship ... He (she) was prone to violence and very controlling.. problems prevailed with this person. Cut him/her free.. release the invisible chains that still hold and pull you to them..
One last thing to learn from your "ghost in the house" as you move through the mists and fog which will carry them away... the 5 of cups.. It's okay to mourn people from your past, certainly those who have died and are truly gone from our physical lives. Sometimes it's harder to mourn those who played a part in our earlier lives but can never "come back into them as they were." Memories often paint people in a prettier light.. erasing the imperfections and faults.. replacing them with only the beautiful parts of their souls and bodies that we remember fondly.
Learn from the lady in the 5 of cups.. don't cry over spilled perfume.. leave the 3 overturned cups in your past, where they belong.. turn away from them and look to the two full cups before you... Put all of your energies... into your present and future.. Nourish the relationships you have now.. We all ponder the road not taken.. and its okay to acknowledge our old lovers once in awhile, maybe when we hear that special song.. or see that old movie.. we can even shed a tear or two.. then, its time to embrace those close to us now.
Tarot Meditation:
Take the Death Card, place it on a table, Light a white candle
Find the Tarot card that represents you (for me, the 9 of Pentacles)
Choose a Tarot card to represent your "ghost person"... ie. Magician, King of Swords, etc.
Say your goodbyes to your ghost.. and think about your present and future.
Jennifer
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tarot and Traveling back to the past
My love affair with Tarot cards began over 20 years ago. Learning about Magic, Illusions, Telepathy were great experiences for me. After dancing all of my life, and teaching dance, the world of Magic was intriguing. On my Magical path, I found the enchanting Tarot cards.. they spoke to me.. as deeply as dancing always has. Tarot cards are a pathway to deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.. The cards help me everyday..
I find, that as I get older and grow as a person, that my past plays a tremendous role in my present and future. Our life experiences teach us.. hopefully the good and bad in our lives.. from the most joyous events, to the most tragic ones.. are stepping stones to prepare us for each day of our lives. I know that mistakes I have made.. have enabled me to help others when I read and counsel them. When we experience heartaches and loss we can be more empathetic with others who may be going through similar situations. The Mentors of the Tarot, the Hermit, Emporer, High Priestess, Hierophant.. all are there to guide us. We can look back, with the 6 of cups.. and remember our childhood friends.. who grew with us.. and hopefully we can re-connect with some of those from our past.
In writing my blog, I hope to share my love of Tarot and my life experiences with others.. and in turn, maybe they will share with me and we can learn and grow together as we go down our individual paths .
Jennifer
I find, that as I get older and grow as a person, that my past plays a tremendous role in my present and future. Our life experiences teach us.. hopefully the good and bad in our lives.. from the most joyous events, to the most tragic ones.. are stepping stones to prepare us for each day of our lives. I know that mistakes I have made.. have enabled me to help others when I read and counsel them. When we experience heartaches and loss we can be more empathetic with others who may be going through similar situations. The Mentors of the Tarot, the Hermit, Emporer, High Priestess, Hierophant.. all are there to guide us. We can look back, with the 6 of cups.. and remember our childhood friends.. who grew with us.. and hopefully we can re-connect with some of those from our past.
In writing my blog, I hope to share my love of Tarot and my life experiences with others.. and in turn, maybe they will share with me and we can learn and grow together as we go down our individual paths .
Jennifer
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