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The Dangers of Magical Practice – Ego Gratification vs. the Divine
As transiting Neptune slides into Pisces, many will become more interested in the occult. If you decide to dabble in anything more strenuous than practical household magic, it’s worth keeping in mind one point that just might save your life. In his excellent book, The Philosophy of Magic, Arthur Versluis reminds us that in both…
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It’s a Two of Swords Day – time for a ‘sick headache’
With the sun in Leo (creative self-expression) and the moon in Libra (balance and compromise), today is a Two of Swords day. On a divinatory level, the Two of Swords implies a tense state where we’ve closed our eyes to life’s problems rather than trying to sort them out. Interestingly, the information and motivation needed…
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“Our Tragic Universe” & the Fiction of Perfection – The Self-Help Industry Exposed
In Scarlett Thomas’ new novel, Our Tragic Universe, heroine Meg concludes that self-help books succeed by first making us feel bad about ourselves and then giving us the perfect fix. It’s rather like Humpty Dumpty being pushed off a wall and broken so someone can make a fast buck putting him back together again.…
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The challenge of the new moon in Leo – Look inside instead of automatically following the rules!
The Sabian Symbol for today’s new moon is Leo 18 – A Teacher in Chemistry. This throws the spotlight on the popular notion that we can control our world through science and similar intellectualization. We’re encouraged to believe there’s no limit to our creative abilities. Given proper instruction on ‘how things really work’, not only…
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Mars in Libra – Might Debate & Indecision Give You a New Lease on Life?
Throughout August and the first half of September, Mars – planet of fast-paced action – is in Libra. Mars is a mover and shaker. He doesn’t plan ahead. He goes after what he thinks best for him at the moment and works out the details (if at all) later. But in Libra, Mars is forced…
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Today & Tomorrow are Knight of Cups Days – Savour your encounters as you would a fine wine
With the sun in Cancer (emotional responsiveness) and the moon in Gemini (curious and cerebral), today and tomorrow are Knight of Cups days. The tarot Knights are all movers and shakers – always mounted on their steeds. They all have places to go albeit some will get there faster than others. The Knight of Cups…
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The Sense of Zen – Venus in Leo & The Relational Self
Until Saturday (10 July) at about noon (GMT), Venus, symbolising love and relationships, will be transiting Leo where she is best summarised by the tarot card, The Queen of Wands. Contrary to popular belief, Venus isn’t so much about love for others as about love for ourselves. In astrological psychology, Venus points to our feelings…
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Learn to Let Go – It’s a Four of Coins Day
With the sun in Cancer (bonding & connections) and the moon in Taurus (acquisition & self-gratification), today and tomorrow are Four of Coins days. On a divinatory level, the Four of Coins warns against holding too tightly that which for the sake of everyone, it would be better to let go. On a Four of…
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La Passione di Roma & the difference between modern and classical art
William James (often referred to as the father of modern psychology) was greatly impressed with what he believed to be the distinction between classical and modern art. In ancient Greek art, he argued, lay the quintessence of all reality. There the artist’s idea runs through all his creation allowing it to lose any amount of…
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Survey your bounty – Today is a Three of Wands Day
With the sun in Cancer (containment) and the moon in Aries (entrepreneurial spirit), today is a Three of Wands day. On a divinatory level, the Three of Wands implies initial completion of some important project or idea. The foundations have been laid – the first feedback is positive – there’s promise and potential – but…
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Innovation in Cultural Cosmology / by Debra DeLeo Moolenaar