Musings on Michael, the Man, the Mirror and his Music

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

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