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Nov 22 2014

Tarot Boot Camp ~ The Empress

Author: Safina • Discussion: No Comments

The Empress — The Major Arcana

The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The Empress is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of fertility and as the life-giving mother!

The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned!

The Empress — The Mother

The Empress represents the path of giving birth to life. She is the mother of the Earth and goddess of fertility and desires to balance all relationships.

“I am ruled by the planet Venus! When Cupid (Venus + Mars) meets in both of your birth charts, a potent energy of love begins to brew beneath the surface and is always ultimately unleashed. Cupid inherits the traits of love from his mother, and war from his father, an amalgamation reflected in his bow and arrow, which is infused with passion and desire. Cupid shoots love arrows into the hearts of the unaware!”

“Beware and understand that I am about merging with the beloved to create change. You will feel intensely attracted and desire to connect with me, and once you do, there may be no turning back!”

Nov 22 2014

Tarot Boot Camp ~ The High Priestess

Author: Safina • Discussion: No Comments

The High Priestess — The Major Arcana

The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The High Priestess is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of listening to your intuition and higher-self!

The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned!

The High Priestess — The Whisperer

The High Priestess represents the path of intuition and meeting the Higher Self. The Higher Self is your intuitive guide that resides inside of you. The High Priestess is related to the zodiac sign of Cancer. The three astrology decans of Cancer describe the High Priestess. The Moon — The epidermal kaleidoscope of emotions that fluctuate during the Phases of the Moon. Pluto — Intuitive and the keeper of secrets. Neptune — What is hidden or invisible.

“I am ruled by the Moon, the secret keeper of what is hidden or invisible behind the veil. I symbolize everything that is hidden in your subconscious waiting to be revealed to you through your intuition, dreams, visions and spiritual realization. I am the voice of your Higher-Self.”

“Did a strong voice send you a message, urging you to be cautious, reminding you about a valuable lessons you learned in the past, but have now forgotten?” Did you hear this voice say, “You shouldn’t have done that! You knew it wouldn’t work-out, and now you’re learning a new valuable lesson or the same lesson you learned in the past!”

Nov 22 2014

Tarot Boot Camp ~ The Magician

Author: Safina • Discussion: No Comments

The Magician — The Major Arcana

The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The Magician is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of taking risks!

The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned.

The Magician — The Risk Taker

The path of the Magician represents the magic of possibilities, discipline and focus. The Magician is the charming negotiator with magical communication skills. His verbal eloquence makes him a persuasive speaker, salesperson or negotiator but also a deceptive trickster or bluffer when he uses his elocutionary gifts to accomplish darker goals.

“I am ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury symbolizes how my mind works, the speed with how I think, talk, communicate, travel, write and analyze a situation. I am a skilled negotiator with a strong desire to achieve my goals. I am cunning and will not tell you my plans. I control my environment, it doesn’t control me. Be prepared for delays because I may keep you waiting until I am ready.”

“My focus is strong and magical. They call me Magic, I am the experienced schmoozer with bursts of energy!”

Nov 22 2014

Tarot Boot Camp ~ The Fool

Author: Safina • Discussion: No Comments

The Fool — The Major Arcana

The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The Fool is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of new beginnings and living in the future!

The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned.

The Fool — The New Beginning

The path of the Fool represents leaping into the unknown and learning new lessons on the way. The Fool’s Spirit craves a new experience, an adventure that he must embark upon regardless of the outcome. This urge Feels like an itch that must be scratched!

“Uranus is my ruler and symbolizes freedom and liberation and Saturn is my sub-ruler, symbolizing restrictions and lessons to be learned on my journey. Uranus feels like a seven year itch that must be scratched. Uranus makes me want to explore. This planet is a rebel with a cause. I am being sent on a new path because Uranus says change is inevitable!”

“I wonder if the planet Saturn is going to teach me a new lesson I have not yet learned? I have a strange feeling I’ll learn something new because my name is the Fool, but they also call me ‘Quick Step’ because I am spontaneous and unpredictable!”

Jul 22 2014

The Birth of Tarot Boot Camp

Author: Safina • Discussion: No Comments

I started writing Tarot Boot Camp in the year of 2010 and about three years prior, a strong voice, the voice of my spiritual connection, resounded within me! “You are going to write a book in three years!”

I was utterly bewildered, since I had formed no intention whatsoever to write a book. As perhaps one of the worst writers on this planet, my shortcomings were further complicated by the complete ignorance as to what the book would even be about!

I knew I was never going to hear this message again because my spiritual connection communicates with me only once on each subject.

Whether a vision or a voice, repetitions never occur. Regardless, their extent of knowledge about my life and all its forthcoming events is astounding!

Eventually, I realized my book would be about “Tarot Cards” and my experiences and life connections with each card.