Category: Major Arcana

Death: Out with the Old, In with the New

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The card of the day is DEATH.

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Deck used: Morgan Greer Tarot.

The Death card should not be feared; it is a welcome card to see when you are in a state of transition because its appearance indicates that you are working really hard to accept the changes that occurring in your life. How long it takes for these changes to occur with your way of thinking, lifestyle, or with friendships  – I cannot say. I do know that people who no longer serve the person you are TODAY will fall by the wayside, but it will be for the best.

There are two lessons to be learned from the Death card, one lesson is about TRUST, and the second lesson is about ACCEPTANCE. If you trust that your decisions are leading you in the right direction, and accept what is no longer meant to be, you will be able to bring more of your authentic self (spirit, ego, creativity, confidence) into the world.

Exciting stuff, huh?

You might see the Death card appear during any major transition or milestone such as: adolescence to adulthood, marriage, the birth of your first child, during your Saturn Return, buying a new home, stepping into the career you’ve always dreamed of, or any number of other possibilities.

How do YOU use trust and acceptance during a state of transition? Please share your experience with us in the comments section! 

The Emperor: Direct Your Power

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The card of the day is the EMPEROR.

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You might be holding the world in the palm of your hands, but do you know what to do with it? The presence of this card tells me that you do know, or that you want to find out. In my mind, the Emperor is boss and he got to his position of power by taking a series of small organized steps that supported his mission and he used every opportunity that was presented to him. If I were to generate a list of attributes that capable leaders have I would include: organization, the ability to focus ideas and implement a plan of action, effective communication, charisma, and strength.

What attributes do you think a capable leader should have? Take a moment and write done 5 skills that you think are necessary for people who are in a position of power.

Your assignment: Choose someone in your environment who has a leadership style that you want to model and apply the skills you see in practice to your own life.

If you haven’t done so already, leave a comment! We would love to know what skills you think a capable leader should have. If you are taking on a leadership position in your own life – what is it and where did you begin?