Page of Swords and His Elements

"But you can't focus on things that matter if all you've been is asleep for forty years. 

Funny how sleep rhymes with sheep. You know."

Charlie Sheen 

Interestingly enough, I danced around the idea of making Charlie Sheen my PoS in rev., in the end, he was just to old, to much experience, his life a little more traveled. In theory many of the prinicples run true with his persona, addiction, enormous talent, boredom, gossip, spiteful, mean. When in his mood, he definitely can definitely display bully behaviour.

You can't focus if you're asleep. The Page of Swords tells us to wake up and focus. Keep a sharp eye on what is in front, beside and behind us. Blade pointing forward, it is an excellent card to pull when wondering if you're in the right direction. Slice your way through the debris of messy thoughts, trust your instinct, and move forward on a path you create. PoS has a hint of independence, an individual journey maker with apt, ability and intelligence. Just be mindful of downtime, and activity that seems or feels beneath you as you may fall into the trap of idle hands. The PoS is a time of learning and being the vigilant student, which really can be for any age. Know what you're getting into before you move forward, because there is nothing worse than being hit in the face by a branch that snaps back.


Find yourself face to face with a gossip hag, or maybe you yourself have an issue with loose lips? No worries, a sliver of Slippery Elm will help you manage your tongue, and/or keep you out the slimy words of others. Historically used to help with diarrhea, I guess it can't help but 'heal' Nasty Nancy's verbal diarrhea.

Elemental Note: Slippery Elm is of Air and ruled by Saturn

Magick Note: Tie a few leaves with a yellow cord or string and burn it off to ward any ill words against you.

Heal the World: Did you know Eastern Canada lost over 700,000 elms due to Dutch Elm disease? B.C and Alberta remain the only provinces to be free of the disease.

Lepidolite, a "stone of transition" is perfect for PoS as it is a crystal that encourages independence, achieving goals, concentration and objectivity. It helps with making speedy decisions, a quality that PoS is known for, and why people will go to him for leadership and guidance. Focusing on the necessary, Lepidolite, like the the sword, cuts through the BS and gets to the point. A calming stone, it frees you from the influences and voices of others, immunizing you from outside hurts and negativity.



How would you use these elements in an alter offering?
Where would you place Lepidolite on a child suffering from gossip?

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Love and Light,
Amand

Page of Pentacles & his Elements

My journey with PoP has been a simple one. As is his nature, so is the understanding of his message. There are qualities of Tarot that need to be considered, especially when taking on a modern, new generation of thought and querents.

One such consideration is PoP's sex.  Is he male, is he female... does it even matter any more?  Is the traits/personality and the meaning of the card what's most important? At this point, considering he is my first on this 78 week journey, I really feel strongly committed to a male energy. I really just want to flat out call him Peter. If I asked him, he would probably say, 'then call me Peter and move on with it already'.

As I move through the Arcana's, I thought it would be fun to assign herb/plants to each card.  I'm sure this has been done, and there is an official chart, but as an Indigo, I love and appreciate that I can create a chart that makes sense to me. I hope this will help and guide me along my journey, as any advice or guidance given will come from a part of me and my spirit guide.  I will consider and use information sought out by the masters before me, but I look forward to finding my own way through the mysteries.

After having searched high and low, I finally found an herb that is both Masculin and of the Earth element.  The Honeysuckle.  According to the The Forgotten Language of Flowers, the Honeysuckle represents spirit vision, devoted and generous love. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs gives the Honeysuckle the following powers: Money, psychic vision and protection. Need I say more?

With my fascination in crystals, and again I'm sure each card already has an associated crystal linked to it. But again, this is a personal journey and an indigo grid. Peter of Pentacles leads me to Citrine. This energetic stone represents abundance and attracts wealth, prosperity and success.  When PoP is pulled, it is a very positive message letting you know that financial wealth and success is on its way. Young in his age, he represents merely the start of your journey, but it gives you a heads up that you're on the right path. That the new venture you're about to take is a good one and will provide if you stay committed. Take the time to learn and devote your attention and abilities. The journey of the PoP is slow and meticulous with care spent on the details.
   
 **PoP didn't show up in your reading? You can still energize your home with his spirit! Place a Citrine crystal in the wealth corner of your home, the furthest left corner from your front door.**

When Page of Pentacles shows up, allow yourself a sigh of relief. You're on your way, and Spirit is with you. If you really want to excel your progress, do what you dreamed of as a child. There you will find joy and lasting success.



Love and Light,
Amanda