Nut - Goddess of the Sky

Who is Nut?

• Wife and sister of Geb
• Mother of Isis, Osiris, Seth and Nephthys
• Depicted as stretched over the Earth, her hands and feet are the cardinal points.
• Protects the world from the chaos beyond, maintains all that is in existence.
• Mistress of the heavenly bodies - draws stars into her mouth and expels them from her womb in a repeating cycle.
• Colours - Indigo of the night sky and the silver lights of the stars.

Creating my first Herb garden

I call it creating, because it requires creativity and imagination :) Happy buzzwords adding magic to what is really me planting seeds in coloured plastic pots anticipating new little plants... while we are in the middle of Winter haha!

Yes, It is not the ideal time of Spring, but I figure, I live in a warm sunny climate, even in Winter... where it only gets really cold early morning and at night. Maybe I will bring them in at night. That will remind me to water them, at least!

I tend to take a laissez faire approach to life :) Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Like a naughty little curl, when it is good, it is very, very good, and when it is bad, it is horrid. Or something like that ;p

So today, I planted Basil, Parsley and Garlic Chives. They sound boring. I wanted to plant Rosemary, and Sage and Thyme and Lavender.. they sound cool :) But we aren't all about appearances, are we?

 

 

 

So I thought I would add a little information on each one here. Not sure about Garlic Chives, I think they are more Chive than Garlic, so I will post about Chives :)

 

 

The information I post here is from Cunningham, Scott, 1985, Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota. And that is how he spelt Encyclopedia. :)

 

Basil

(Ocimum basilicum)

Folk names: Albahaca, American Dittany, "Our Herb", St. Joseph's Wort, Sweet Basil, Witches Herb, Njilika, Feslien

Gender: masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Deities: Vishnu, Erzulie

Powers: Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Protection.

Magical Uses: A pot of Basil brings good luck to a new home; Witches are reported to drink a Basil mixture before flying; no evil can live where there is basil, so sprinkle it on your floors; brings wealth to those who carry it in their pockets; can be used in love divination.

 

Chives

 (not found in the Encyclopedia! Fancy that.. maybe it wasn't around in the 80s?) 

 

** Can be used for protection and weight loss - put in food with magical intent. (Wild Witch Academy)

 

I'm going to have to find out more about Chives.

 

From one of the lovely likers of the Paganesque Facebook page:

 

Gender: Feminine (most likely)

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Prosperity, Psychic power.

 

Parsley

(Petroselinum crispum, Petroselinum sativum)

Folk names: Devil's Oatmeal, Percely, Persil, Petersilie, Petroselinum, Rock Parsely

Gender: masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Deity:Persephone

Powers: Lust, Protection, Purification

Magical Uses: if you are in love, don't cut your parsley, you will cut your love as well; Romans tucked a sprig of parsley in their togas for protection. Placed on food to guard against contamination; used in purification baths; worn on head prevents or delays intoxication.

 

Well there you go. I'm still surprised there were no Chives in the encyclopaedia. I will have to go look them up.

 

Here is one more photo of my proud work :) I sticky taped the labels to the pots so I would know what they are. You might notice the labels are pockets - the seeds are inside. How clever am I? Or is this foolhardy.. will the seeds die or be eaten?

 

What have I learnt today?
1. A cup of water is too much for these plant holder tray thingies to hold
2. I should wear gloves when using potting mix - my hands now smell
3. I might wish I'd read the instructions better :) But they are at least sticky taped to the side of the pots as well :)

 

 



Geb - The Eye of Horus

I have decided to start posting about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. I bought the Eye of Horus Divination kit when I was in my teens, and despite losing the book and finding it again, I still actually have it in my possession. That means something, believe me!

I would recommend buying this book - it comes with meditation, divination meanings and positive affirmations. A great introduction to the Egyptian pantheon. I have to admit I don't know much about it, so I am learning too!

So who was Geb?

• Father of the Gods, linked to throne of Egypt
• Brother and husband of Sky Goddess Nut
• Provides the fruits of the earth
• The hieroglyph of his name is the symbol for a white-fronted goose.
• Colour - lush green of vegetation.

(Lawson, David, 1996, The Eye of Horus, Simon & Schuster Australia)

~ Nightmares and Dream adversaries ~

Nightmares

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If a dream source is trying to get your attention, they may resort to shock tactics. Nightmares are usually aborted dreams where we did not get the full message. Nightmares are often recurring for this reason.

Being chased is a common theme – ask yourself, why am I running? What am I running from? What part of myself am I running from? The most important step when confronting the issue causing nightmares is to stay with the dream.

Here are some tips on staying with the dream.

1.       Dialogue with your fears.

Ask yourself – what is blocking me? Why am I afraid to finish the dream?

 

2.       Dialogue with the Dream adversary

Ask what is menacing you – who are you? What are you doing in my dreams? What are you trying to tell me?

 

3.       Rescript the role of your dream self.

Ask yourself what would happen if you changed you attitudes and actions in the dream?

 

4.       Dream the dream onward.

Imagine the dream unfolding beyond your waking point.  You may be able to change the outcome by calling on guides. Often you need to take action in outer reality as well as your dreamscape.

 

5.       Invoke allies – ask for help!

You may discover dream adversaries are actually your dream guides.

 

Dealing with Dream adversaries

 

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·         Confront them, don’t run away

·         If we run from a scary dream, we need to learn to go back inside it and face up to our fears

·         Its ok to call for help to do this

·         When we overcome dream adversaries, they become friends and helpers.

(Moss, 1996)

~ Dream Incubation ~

·         When you have an important, pressing question that requires guidance

·         Intention matters more than ritual -

·         The guidance will come that night or soon after.

 

What you need to do is

a)      Formulate your question or request clearly

b)      Clear your channels – lay off caffeine, alcohol and drugs before bed

c)     Agree to accept and work with the  dreams given to you

 

http://dreamstudies.org/2009/08/31/how-to-incubate-a-dream/

Practical Exercise

1.       State your intention clearly

You could start by asking to improve dream recall. Whatever the question, it should be something important to you.  The question should be positive, life affirming and open-ended. For example, “Help me unlock my full creative energy” or “how should I handle the job interview”

2.     Write down your question or request.

 

       Remind yourself of it throughout the day. When you go to bed, write it on a piece of paper and put it under your pillow – perhaps with a crystal or dream pillow!

3.     Record your dreams and explore how they might answer your question.

 

      You may not see the connection at first glance. If you fail to catch the dream, write down the first thing you think of when you wake up.

Be alert for synchronicity – any events in waking life that might give you clues to your dream or an answer to your question.

4.     Remember the dream source is wiser than the ego!

You have invited your higher self to help you straighten out your affairs or give you advice on them. Be prepared to be pointed in a different direction altogether, or that your goals are wrong!

 

(Moss, 1996)

~ Tarot ~ Two of Pentacles ~

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Key phrase: physical dualities

·         Juggling the dualities in your life. You don’t have to do one at the expense of the other.

·         Consider alternatives and try to achieve a balance.

·         One of the dualities you need to acknowledge is that while you think you act logically, most of your actions come from your unconscious.

·         Two or more projects happening at the same time and the ability to watch both.

·         Link between spiritual and material in our lives. Recognise both – and don’t ‘drop the ball on either.

Shadow: failing to consider alternatives in any situation, clinging stubbornly to one extreme position, false gaiety when we’re really worried or struggling to attain inner balance.

When the Two of Pentacles turn up

·         Look to see what aspect of your life you may have been neglecting. R3eevaluate your priorities for more balance.

·         Changes are taking place in your psyche or your self-concept.

·         Consider that all new awareness doesn’t have to come from serious contemplation. Having fun offers insight too.

·         Realise that there is a broader perspective or meaning to the situation than you have been experiencing.

(Echols, Mueller, Thomson, 1996)

~ Using Crystals for Dreaming ~

The information for this picture is taken from http://www.energy-healing-info.com/crystal-healing-dreams.html. I don't really like cut n pasting... so I will edit the below information eventually in my own words, but I have posted it here so you can read more info about the picture above in the meantime :)

DREAM STONES

Amethyst for Dream Recall: A crown chakra crystal (7th chakra) that brings a connection to higher divinity. This stone is useful for dream recall. It will also promote peaceful sleep and serenity. It deepens meditations and will aid in deepening dreams as well. It will aid in insomnia.

Ametrine for Dream Wisdom: A crown chakra crystal (7th Chakra). Ametrine is a natural blend of Amethyst and Citrine inclusions. Ametrine will aid you in accessing your higher wisdom in the dream realms.

Azurite for Accessing Intuition through Dreams: A third eye chakra crystal (6th Chakra).Azurite heightens psychic awareness and intuition. It will aid you in opening up to the intuitive potentials of your dreams. This is an excellent stone for use with dream work, and is recommended as one of the top stones to choose if you don't already have one picked out.

Clear Quartz for Amplifying Dreams: All seven chakras. Clear quartz is an amplifier. It is especially beneficial for use in dream work to amplify the vividity of your dreams and the recollection of your dreams upon awakening. Clear quartz is easily programmed for any purpose, and can be programmed to work as a dream stone.

Lepidolite for Nightmares and Insomnia: Crown Chakra (7th Chakra). Lepidolite is a calming crystal. It contains the natural substance lithium which has been used by modern science to calm agitated individuals. You can access the calming effects of lithium without resorting to prescription drugs simply by keeping lepidolite in your home or on your body. Lepidolite is useful for people with bad dreams, interrupted sleep patterns,anxiety or insomnia. Often times these three factors will keep a person from having good dream recall. If you frequently experience any of these three factors, consider Lepidolite for your dreamwork.

Moldavite for Transformative Dream Work: All seven chakras. Moldavite is a powerful stone of transformation. If you are wanting to do some serious dreamwork, use moldavite in conjunction with any of the stones listed above. Moldavite can change your life, by working with it in your dreamwork, it will help you to facilitate faster growth in any area you are focused on, whether dream recall, lucid dreaming, or astral travel.

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PROGRAM A CRYSTAL FOR DREAM INTUITIONS

If you feel like it, program the stone to your specific request before using it. Visit the programming your crystal page for a detailed how-to list on programming a stone. A condensed version focused on programming a stone for dream recall, astral travel, and lucid dreaming is here. Clear the crystal of previous programming or old energies. This can be done by cleansing the crystal thoroughly. If you are short on time, and the crystal has been cleansed recently, simply hold it under running water for a few minutes and ask your higher spirit and angel guides to clear the old programming out of the stone.

First, cleanse your crystal. This can be accomplished by holding it under running water for a few moments as a quick and easy method, or for a more intensive cleansing leave it outside in a bowl of water overnight. Once your chosen dream crystal has been cleansed, meditate with the stone in your hands. It is beneficial to create a calm, serene environment while you are doing this. Some ideas are burning candles or incense, playing a cd of new age music, and smudging your home with sage. Whatever you find peaceful, just make sure you are in a calm, focused state before beginning the programming process. Hold the crystal in your hands and gaze upon it.

As you gaze at the stone, visualize yourself sleeping comfortably in your bed. Envision a soothing blue light encircling you and your entire bed. The blue light is a portal to the dream world. Envision your stone tucked under your pillow or mattress, or sitting on top of your nightstand. The stone is circled in the blue light also. The blue light dream portal is now open to you. With the assistance of your stone, you can travel through the dream portal to the dream world. You can easily pass back and forth, remembering details of this plane and the dream plane.

Now ask your stone to aid you in your dreaming. Ask for increased dream recall, lucid dreaming, astral travel, and guidance in your dreams. Thank your stone for undertaking the task of dream guardian for you. The stone will keep you safe in the dream realms, moving towards your highest purpose, and the knowledge that your higher self wants to share with you.

Seal the intention into your crystal by envisioning a white light surrounding the stone, and emanating from within it. The new vibrations are now stored in the crystal. The dream program will stay until you clear the crystal again.

Every night before you fall asleep, hold the dream stone in your left hand (the left hand is for receiving energies, the right hand is for sending energies) and thank it for aiding you. Say, "Thank you for helping me to remember my dreams tonight. Thank you for helping me receive guidance from my spirit guides in my dreams tonight. Thank you for helping me receive guidance regarding (insert any special issue you are trying to resolve) in my dreams tonight." Hold the dream stone to your third eye for a minute and concentrate your energies on the third eye. Meditate on the energies of your stone. Then place your dream stone near your bed. Common places are under your pillow, under your mattress, under your bed, or on your night stand.

Note: Say the thank you's out loud. There is more power in the human voice than is currently recognized by modern science. Intoning the words starts a vibration that penetrates through to the spirit world. Another tip is to always use a positive affirmation. Instead of saying "Thank you for taking away my bad dreams". "Say Thank you for bringing me joyful dreams tonight."

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CRYSTAL UNDER PILLOW: BASIC DREAM TECHNIQUE

This is for all of you who want the quick and easy answer of how to aid dream recall, depth of dreams, and lucid dreaming. Take a stone you are drawn to and ask it to aid your visions and recall. Place the stone under your pillow and see what happens!

Every night before you go to bed, hold the stone in your left hand and ask it to bring you dreams that will help you discover your higher path in life or that clarify whatever issue is most at hand in your life. For example, if you are confused about a work situation, ask the stone and your spirit guides to bring you a dream that will clarify the path of highest good. If you are worried about disagreements with a loved one, ask the stone and your spirit guides to bring you a dream that will clarify the best direction to take for harmony with your loved one.

These are just examples, focus on the most pressing issue in your life that you want guidance on. Simply ask for clarity from your spirit guides, angel guides, animal totems, Jesus, Buddha, whomever it is that you personally choose to work with. The stone will act as a conduit to bring their higher wisdoms to you. You can use any stone for this exercise. Several good ones are clear quartz, amethyst, azurite, sodalite, moldavite, and zincite.

 

 

~ Dream Dictionary ~

Some of the most fun you can have in dream work is exploring the meanings of symbols, images and associations that arise (sometimes very insistently!) in your dreams. Depending on your life experiences, spirituality and pop culture, dream symbols can mean different things to different people.

You should get yourself a book that has those lettered tabs along the side. Each time you have a symbol in a dream and you look it up, write down the meaning and your interpretation in your own dream dictionary.

When examining a symbol ask yourself:

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What does this mean to me?

How do I feel about this thing?

How did I feel in my dream?

Have I had positive or negative experiences with this symbol or none at all?

Has this thing appeared more than once in my dreams?

What is happening around the symbol?

Also, watch out for synchronicity in waking life - if your dream symbols come out of nowhere, they may be giving you clues :)

There are lots of dream dictionaries around… you should use them as guides to understanding your own dreams. Try reading a dream dictionary for ideas on the meanings of different dream symbols… I like using an online dream dictionary – there are many interesting dream symbols discussed here :) They are also available in book stores. 

Here are some interesting meanings found on http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary 

 

Naked

To dream that you are naked denotes fear of being found out and exposed over your activities. You feel that you are being misjudged.

 

To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity and are trying to cover up signifies your vulnerability to a situation. 

 

To see a naked person in your dream and you are disgusted by it represents some anxiety about discovering the naked truth about that person or situation. It may also foretell of an illicit love affair, a loss of prestige or some scandalous activity. On the other hand, if you are accepting of someone else's nudity, then it implies that you can see right through them and their intentions. Or perhaps, you are completely accepting them for who they are. If you do not care about someone else's nudity, then it suggests that you need to learn not to be afraid of rejection.

 

To dream that everyone is naked except for you implies that there is something you are hiding from others. It may also mean that you are nervous about something.

 

Alternatively, the dream indicates that you are being overly critical of others. Instead of being accepting, you tend to find flaws in others.

 

 

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House

To see a house in your dream represents your own soul and self. Specific rooms in the house indicate a specific aspect of your psyche. In general, the attic represents your intellect, the basement represents the subconscious, etc. If the house is empty, then it indicates feelings of insecurity. If the house is shifting, then it suggests that you are going through some personal changes and changing your belief system. To dream that a house has no walls represents a lack of privacy. You feel that everyone is looking over your shoulder or up in your business.

 

To see an abandoned house in your dream implies that you have left behind your past. You are ready to move forward toward the future. 

 

To dream that you are cleaning your house signifies your need to clear out your thoughts and get rid of old ways. You are seeking self-improvement.

If you live with others in your waking life, but dream that you are living alone suggests that you need to take new steps toward independence. You need to accept responsibilities and be more self-reliant.

 

To see an old, run-down house in your dream represents your old beliefs, attitudes and how you used to think or feel. A situation in your current life may be bringing about those same old attitudes and feelings. Alternatively, the old house may symbolize your need to update you mode of thinking. If you see messy and/or dilapidated houses in your dream, then it implies that an aspect of your own life is in chaos. You may be suffering from some emotional or psychological clutter. You need to release these feelings in order to regain control. To dream that your house is damaged indicates your waking concerns about the condition of your house.

 

To dream that you are inside a stranger's house indicates that there is something that you have yet to discover about yourself. It may mean that there are repressed memories, fears or emotions that you are not confronting.

 

To dream that you are building a house implies that you need to work on some aspect of yourself and better your mind or body. Alternatively, the dream is also representative of your maturing mindset.

 

To see a new house in your dream indicates that you are entering into a new phase or new area in your life. You are becoming more emotionally mature. If you are locked out of the house, then it represents rejection and insecurity. You feel you are being left behind. 

 

To dream that your house is broken into suggests that you are feeling violated. It may refer to a particular relationship or current situation in your life. Alternatively, it indicates that some subconscious material is attempting to make itself known. There are some aspects of yourself that you have denied.

 

To dream of a haunted house signifies unfinished emotional business, related to your childhood family, dead relatives, or repressed memories and feelings.

 

To dream that a house has disappeared indicates that you are not feeling grounded. You feel uprooted by a particular circumstance or relationship in your life.   

 

To dream that water is rising up in your house suggests that you are becoming overwhelmed by your emotions. To see houses under water implies that you are very comfortable with your own emotions. Alternatively, the dream may be a reflection of your housing situation. Perhaps you are "underwater" in your mortgage.

 

Teeth

To dream that you have rotten or decaying teeth implies that you may have said something that you shouldn't have. You may have uttered some false or foul words and

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those words are coming back to haunt you.

 

To dream that your teeth is sparkling or gleaming signifies happiness and fulfilled wishes.

 

To dream that you are brushing your teeth refers to your level of confidence, your struggles and your aggressiveness. You need to look out for yourself and your own interest. Perhaps, you feel that your position is shaky. 

 

To dream that you your teeth has fallen out and you try to refit them back into the mouth signifies a lack of self-confidence and embarrassment. You are afraid that others will know of your short-comings. If you acted calmly in your dream, then it may point to how can make the best out of any situation. You are able to rise above unfavourable circumstances.

 

 

 

 

How to Make a Dream Pillow

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How to Make a Dream Pillow

- Scented pillows or sachets to place under your pillow at night - to enhance and remember your dreams 

... You can buy a scented comfort pillow online, or make your own - it's pretty easy to do. Here is a list of things you'll need:

• A mesh bag
• A piece of string
• A few aromatherapy herbs
• A few drops of essential oils
• Orris root to retain the scents
• A pillow case / some fabric
• A needle and thread
• Pillow stuffing
• A piece of velcro

Step #1 - Choose a small pillow case that you want to make into your dream pillow. Alternatively, find some silk material and cut it into two rectangles about 6 by 11 inches (to form the top and bottom of your scented pillow).

Step #2 - With the two pieces of fabric back to back, stitch three sides together. Then turn the pocket inside out so the silky side is now outside. All the stitching is now nice and neat on the inside of the cushion.

Step #3 - Fill your mesh bag with dried aromatherapy herbs and flowers. I've written some suggested combinations below. For lucid dreams, add a few drops of select aromatherapy essential oils (see below).

Step #4 - Add two teaspoons of orris root to your mesh bag as a fixative, to make the scents last longer. Then tie the bag off with string.

Step #5 - Slide the herb mesh bag into your pillow and pack the stuffing around it. Be careful not to over-pack the pillow case so the scents can still breathe. Stitch up the open edge or attach velcro so that you can replace the herbs and scents over time (this also makes your dream pillow easily washable).


What to Put in a Dream Pillow
* To induce calm and relaxation (good for stopping night terrors, excessive sleep talking and other stress-related sleep disorders) - use the well-known scents of Lavender and Chamomile.

* To invoke feelings of comfort and reassurance (if you're away traveling or just moved into a new home) - use a combination of Passionflower, Rose, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Geranium and Ylang.

* To inspire vivid and creative dreams - use a combination of Rose petals, Mugwort, Hops, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Jasmine, Mimosa, Mint, Cloves, Orange peel and Marjoram.

* To help promote lucid dreams - use a combination of the essential oils Clove, Mugwort, Anise and Clary Sage in your scent pillow. Another good combination for your lucid dream pillow is: Rose, Helichrysum, Sandalwood, Palo Santo and Patchouli.

(from http://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/dream-pillow.html)

A Letter to Myself

I'm not sure whether I like this or not, but I'll post it anyway.. I'm trying to make the background more muted... I've been playing around with picmonkey. If anyone has ideas, let me know! Click on the picture to make it larger!

~ Tarot Numerology ~

I'm trying my hand at creating pictures and charts... so in the Pre-school stages lol :) Here is something from today....
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~ Tarot Cards ~ The Ace of Pentacles

 The Ace of Pentacles

 

Key phrase: power of earthly endeavours. 

• New beginning in material activity
• Surge of personal power that can be focused on practical developments
• Favourable time to manifest ideas, new business enterprises, projects and artistic creations
• Unity in matter and spirit leading to inner and outer riches

 

Shadow: false/premature sense of security, extreme competition where financial gain is concerned, blinding ambition, reluctance to leave the garden and make your own way.

 

When Ace of Pentacles comes up in a reading:

• Conditions are favourable for taking the initiative or the next step in projects you are involved in or considering.
• You are on the first step of a more fulfilling attitude toward your work or other activities. 
• Refocus your goals, especially if you have been floundering 
• Consider how your work or endeavours do, or can, contribute to your feelings of security.

 

(Echols, Mueller, Thomson, 1996)

 

Image from: http://sparrowtarot.com/ - Mary McClelland's work in progess

 

~ Tarot 101 ~ Numerology

 

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 ~ 1 or Aces ~

• Introduce the message of the suit
• Indicate the creative energies available to us
• Indicate potential – we just have to take the first step to explore
• What principle needs to be expressed in our life? Where will it lead?

 

 ~ 2 ~

• Indicate a choice and the need to consider two alternatives
• The test is to figure out how to handle the dualities in our lives
• According to Jung, when a symbol occurs twice in a dream, a new aspect of the psyche  is at work

 

  ~ 3 ~

 

•  Completes activities or events, making way for new situations
•  Reflects conflict between higher ideals and worldly concerns
•  Tests our ability to handle the mundane, indicate restlessness, urgency and striving
•  What is our duty in the situation? Will we embrace it?
•  Transformative moment – will we act on it or fight all the way?

 

  ~ 4 ~

 

•  Natural order, personal logic, reasoning and inner organisation
•  Earthly success from the 3s.
•  Personal and societal boundaries that attempt to put an end to chaos.
•  Conflict between our desire for order and security and our desire for change
•  Natural plateau after intense period of creativity
•  Renewal and time for new ideas to generate
•  New concepts, new strengths, new abilities
•  Opportunity to release the past and stabilise changes

 

   ~5 ~

•  Symbols of humans and sensory life
•  Opportunity to change direction
•  Midpoint, so denotes meditation and adaptation.
•  Signal a time for testing and the presence of an inner struggle which will require a decision
•  Direct our sensory input and feelings into actual creative projects
•  Will we take advantage of the opportunity for a new reality?

 

    ~6 ~

•  Symbolises the Union of masculine and feminine energies and facets of our personality
•  Need to look earthward and heaven ward for guidance.
•  Draw upon consciousness and intuition in order to understand and sustain conditions and relationships
•  Bring balance, equilibrium and coordination.
•  Sign of wholeness and completion of effort
•  Willingness and self-discipline to accomplish what we set out to do

 

    ~ 7 ~

 

•  Ordeals, obstacles, tests or temptations and how to overcome them
•  Victory or achievement
•  Stimulates increase in energy, ideas and insights
•  Movement, development and creation of consciousness leading to transformation.
•  A combination of 3 (the Divine) and four (Matter) – sevens represent unification

 

   ~ 8 ~

•  Can be a number of balance rhythm and renewed energy
•  Call for a choice – another opportunity to evaluate and reorganise our priorities.
•  Are we spending too much time on one project at the expense of another? Are we harbouring attitudes which inhibit our enjoyment of life?
•  Are we collectors of gold coins (positive feelings) or brown stamps (negative feelings)?

 

 

 ~ 9 ~

•  Can suggest material success from a spiritual point of view
•  Ask us to reflect on whether or not we have learned enough from numbers 1-8 to have a new sense of inner fulfilment.
•  Offer another chance for completion, to gain new insight before moving on to the next lesson
•  We are once again initiates considering the next phase of our journey
•  Have we realised life’s meaning does not come from material wealth but from spiritual wealth?

 

 
~ 10 ~

• Represent culmination.
• Transitions to higher wisdom to be gained.
• Beginning and the end. A temporary respite to acknowledge the success of our previous efforts and prepare for the next spiral of growth.
• They are the culmination of ordinary experiences of the suit and offer a glimpse of something more and quite different to be discovered.

 

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