Labradorite

labradoriteCrystals are known to have a variety of healing powers.  Today’s focus is on the powerful semi – precious gemstone Labradorite which is said to possess powerful metaphysical properties. People who perform metaphysical work can be exposed to negative energy. According to Hall 2011, Labradorite creates an interface that facilitates metaphysical working.  In addition,  Labradorite enables one to monitor  what is going on in another energy field without taking on conditions from the field or entering it.  The semi-precious gemstone can feature blue, green, violet , yellow, orange or  red metallic tints. Overall, Labradorite is known for its transformational powers.

References:

Hall, J. (2011). 101 Power Crystals. The Ultimate Guide to Magical Crystals, Gems, and Stones for Healing and Transformation.

The Five of Wands

five of wandsThe Five of Wands like all five’s in the tarot can indicate conflict and change.  However, unlike the Five of Swords, the conflict represented in the Five of Wands is on a lighter note.  The Five of Wands signifies loss or indicates some type of difficulties usually in the realm of competition.  A good example of the Five of Wands would be if  people are playing a sport and they are competing against each other.  They are competing within the game for the sheer joy of the sport but they don’t intend to purposely hurt each other.

How doe this apply to me as the card of the day. I’ve been experiencing some problems at work which are due to competition.  It’s nice to know that the competition is in good spirit and that the people aren’t really out to hurt me.  What does the Five of Wand mean to you?

The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot

ultimate guideThe Ultimate Guide to the Rider WaiteTarot is a really good book that can be used by seasoned  tarot readers as well as newbies.   The book, written by Johannes Fiebig  & Evelin Burger provides a brief overview of the history of the tarot, along with the major and minor arcana.

The guide focuses on the top 10 symbols in each tarot card. The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waiter Tarot is an essential to have because in addition to using your own intuition, numerology, and colors, symbolism is also a critical part for interpreting the tarot cards correctly.  For example, see Johannes Friebig & Evelin Burger’s  interpretation of the eight points of the star below.

starThe Star card in an upright position overall symbolizes a sense of hope especially after some difficult period has passed. The eight points of the stars are characteristic of diamonds which in ancient time symbolized the pure, true, clear, and purged core of the soul, the indestructible and inalienable essence that resides in every person.  Interesting!  Did you know the tree on the hill in the far right corner stands for the connection between heaven and earth, for the gradual union of the microcosm and macrocosm? We’ll  I didn’t either!

In addition to the explanations for the top ten symbols for all 78 tarot cards, Johannes Fiebig & Evelin Burger have taken the time to  also provide brief interpretations regarding the primary, spiritual, daily, love and relationship,  and success and happiness meanings of the cards, along with prognosis and tendency. If you use the Rider Waite tarot deck or simply want to know more about the Rider Waite tarot deck, the Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot is a good book for you.