Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
No Spiders -- but no Butterflies, either :(
New video reading just posted:
Why "No Spiders"? Listen and find out why!
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
Back Again
Had a lot going on the last two weeks -- biggest were a week-long hospital visit (all is okay) and kids (plus grandkids) moving back in the house!
Playing catch-up now -- here's the latest video reading!
Playing catch-up now -- here's the latest video reading!
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
You Deserve It!
Hi all!
It's been a while since the last blog entry -- I've been doing YouTube videos instead. I had some nerve damage with my hands and it was very difficult to type, so I kind of switched off to YouTube videos instead. Having a lot of fun doing them (and finding locations for them!).
Some folks are unable to get to YouTube -- and I apologize for posting readings they couldn't see.
My hands are getting better (not all the way, but maybe 50% back) and I thought I'd give a written reading another go. I had carpel tunnel surgery on one hand -- can't really say that it made a difference. The hand is better ... but then, so is the hand that didn't have the surgery. I've been taking supplements that are supposed to help regenerate nerve damage, so perhaps that's the reason for improvement instead of the surgery.
The doctor wants to do the carpel tunnel bit on my other hand. I'm reluctant because it seems to be improving on its own. On the other hand, I've already paid the deductible with the first surgery (darned Obamacare -- deductible is ten times more than it used to be!), so another surgery would be largely covered by insurance. I probably won't do it -- don't want to go through the recovery process all over again.
Anyway, enough about me and my hands -- I hope you've been doing well and I want to jump into this reading!
Just like we used to do, we'll pull two cards. The first card "sets the stage" for us -- it presents some state to consider. The second card offers suggestions for us to think about regarding this state.
Let's jump into it -- our first card is: The Nine of Pentacles
This card suggests enjoying the rewards of something we've earned. We put in the effort, we were patient, we did things the right way, we may have sacrificed in the process ... but we're seeing the end of our journey and the rewards at the end of that road. This could be a "macro" or a "micro" sort of thing -- we might be looking at what happens after a long path ... or, it might be the results we see after completing a short project. In either case, we've reached a successful conclusion and can see the rewards that we've earned.
Kind of a nice spot to be in -- right? Well maybe so -- but some folks find it difficult to be comfortable when this happens. Perhaps "guilt" sets in -- is it right for us to enjoy a comfortable spot when others aren't in the same position. Perhaps we feel unsatisfied -- "It's nice, but it's not enough -- I want more!". Perhaps we feel resentment -- "It's mine and others have kept me from getting here sooner". Maybe we feel uneasy -- "It's great -- but what if I lose it all?"
You know -- maybe all of that's true, but it doesn't change the fact that you've reached a successful conclusion. That's the part that's important. When one journey ends, another begins -- but that doesn't mean we should let the challenges of a new journey distract us from the pleasure of completing that first journey.
Let's take a look at our second card to see what it offers -- the Four of Swords.
This card suggests taking a break -- taking some time to relax, rest, and refresh. In this case, it's saying it's okay to enjoy something you've earned. You earned it -- so you deserve it! Don't worry about all the "what if's" -- concentrate on the "what is" instead!
Taking time to take a breath and recoup is great -- but it's even more effective when you can enjoy the well-deserved dividends you've earned getting to that point!
Bottom line -- when you earn something, take the time to enjoy it. You deserve it!
And that's about it for this week -- I'll probably go back to the videos again, but I'll try and keep written readings in the mix as well! Hope you have a great weekend!
Woodsong
It's been a while since the last blog entry -- I've been doing YouTube videos instead. I had some nerve damage with my hands and it was very difficult to type, so I kind of switched off to YouTube videos instead. Having a lot of fun doing them (and finding locations for them!).
Some folks are unable to get to YouTube -- and I apologize for posting readings they couldn't see.
My hands are getting better (not all the way, but maybe 50% back) and I thought I'd give a written reading another go. I had carpel tunnel surgery on one hand -- can't really say that it made a difference. The hand is better ... but then, so is the hand that didn't have the surgery. I've been taking supplements that are supposed to help regenerate nerve damage, so perhaps that's the reason for improvement instead of the surgery.
The doctor wants to do the carpel tunnel bit on my other hand. I'm reluctant because it seems to be improving on its own. On the other hand, I've already paid the deductible with the first surgery (darned Obamacare -- deductible is ten times more than it used to be!), so another surgery would be largely covered by insurance. I probably won't do it -- don't want to go through the recovery process all over again.
Anyway, enough about me and my hands -- I hope you've been doing well and I want to jump into this reading!
Just like we used to do, we'll pull two cards. The first card "sets the stage" for us -- it presents some state to consider. The second card offers suggestions for us to think about regarding this state.
Let's jump into it -- our first card is: The Nine of Pentacles
This card suggests enjoying the rewards of something we've earned. We put in the effort, we were patient, we did things the right way, we may have sacrificed in the process ... but we're seeing the end of our journey and the rewards at the end of that road. This could be a "macro" or a "micro" sort of thing -- we might be looking at what happens after a long path ... or, it might be the results we see after completing a short project. In either case, we've reached a successful conclusion and can see the rewards that we've earned.
Kind of a nice spot to be in -- right? Well maybe so -- but some folks find it difficult to be comfortable when this happens. Perhaps "guilt" sets in -- is it right for us to enjoy a comfortable spot when others aren't in the same position. Perhaps we feel unsatisfied -- "It's nice, but it's not enough -- I want more!". Perhaps we feel resentment -- "It's mine and others have kept me from getting here sooner". Maybe we feel uneasy -- "It's great -- but what if I lose it all?"
You know -- maybe all of that's true, but it doesn't change the fact that you've reached a successful conclusion. That's the part that's important. When one journey ends, another begins -- but that doesn't mean we should let the challenges of a new journey distract us from the pleasure of completing that first journey.
Let's take a look at our second card to see what it offers -- the Four of Swords.
This card suggests taking a break -- taking some time to relax, rest, and refresh. In this case, it's saying it's okay to enjoy something you've earned. You earned it -- so you deserve it! Don't worry about all the "what if's" -- concentrate on the "what is" instead!
Taking time to take a breath and recoup is great -- but it's even more effective when you can enjoy the well-deserved dividends you've earned getting to that point!
Bottom line -- when you earn something, take the time to enjoy it. You deserve it!
And that's about it for this week -- I'll probably go back to the videos again, but I'll try and keep written readings in the mix as well! Hope you have a great weekend!
Woodsong
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Magnolia Tarot Reading
I'm posting most of the time to YouTube now, and the latest one is up right now!
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
From a Nature Trail
New video reading posted from a Texas Nature Trail -- Woodsong Video Tarot Reading
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
New Bear Creek Park Reading
Hi There!
Results of your comments regarding video readings vs posted readings -- about 100% in favor of the video readings! So -- there's a new one just posted right here!
If you enjoy the video readings, you may want to consider subscribing via YouTube. Subscribing is free -- and gives you immediate notification whenever I post a new video.
I'd also be grateful if you'd click on some of the "share" icons below the reading. You can share to your Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and many other social media outlets.
I really enjoy doing the video readings! I've been scouting neat locations in the area for future readings -- am looking at parks, nature sanctuaries, historical Western locations, ghost towns ... even haunted locations! (There's actually a number of places that comprise Haunted Houston)
I'll probably also post some readings from neat places in the region -- like San Antonio, Austin (when the bats fly -- downtown Austin is home to a massive bat colony), spots in Louisiana, and so on. I'll keep you posted.
One thing I noticed I don't do in the video readings is where I used to ramble and "visit" during the first part of the postings. I thought I'd take a moment here and do some "rambling" -- the reading will still be on Youtube, but I just wanted to pass a little time visiting.
Our season at Sherwood Forest Faire ended this past weekend -- eight weeks every spring! This was a really rough season weather-wise -- lots of cold and wet weekends (way too many of them!) One day the weather was so bad (cold ... I mean COLD ... and wet) that the faire actually closed down mid-afternoon! I've never heard of that happening before. The faire owners invited all the brave (or fool-hardy) souls who ventured into the inclement weather to come spend time inside our new castle (yes, we have a real castle at Sherwood Forest!). The entertainment acts all moved inside the castle as well and put on a warm and dry show for everyone.
I'll miss the faire -- but it was pretty tiring. We did have some outstanding days and pretty much shattered our individual day attendance records (This was the fifth year of the faire).
Outside of faire, I've been keeping pretty busy. Work stuff has been hopping -- plus I've started playing music in bands again. Am playing in a blues group, a rock group, a jazz group, an eclectic group (lots of originals) ... and even a Big Band group! My fingers still aren't healed enough to let me play guitar, so I've been mainly playing trumpet, flugelhorn, piano/organ -- even drums (our drummer didn't show one night!) The last time I used to play with groups was way back (WAY BACK) when I was in college -- it's really fun to start picking it up again.
Now that faire is over (and I get my weekends back), I'm planning to start building more vardos for
our site at Sherwood Forest. I've got my original one that I'll use ... and am hoping to add at least two more for this next season.
Not planning on making more bowtops like this one -- thinking of a French-style "roulotte" (think canopy bed on wheels) and a traditional Romany "ledge" style.
I'll post pictures when I get them finished!
Guess I've rambled enough -- thanks for taking the time to visit! Let me know if you have any neat stuff going on -- I'd love to hear about it!
More next time ... Woodsong
Results of your comments regarding video readings vs posted readings -- about 100% in favor of the video readings! So -- there's a new one just posted right here!
If you enjoy the video readings, you may want to consider subscribing via YouTube. Subscribing is free -- and gives you immediate notification whenever I post a new video.
I'd also be grateful if you'd click on some of the "share" icons below the reading. You can share to your Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and many other social media outlets.
I really enjoy doing the video readings! I've been scouting neat locations in the area for future readings -- am looking at parks, nature sanctuaries, historical Western locations, ghost towns ... even haunted locations! (There's actually a number of places that comprise Haunted Houston)
I'll probably also post some readings from neat places in the region -- like San Antonio, Austin (when the bats fly -- downtown Austin is home to a massive bat colony), spots in Louisiana, and so on. I'll keep you posted.
One thing I noticed I don't do in the video readings is where I used to ramble and "visit" during the first part of the postings. I thought I'd take a moment here and do some "rambling" -- the reading will still be on Youtube, but I just wanted to pass a little time visiting.
Our season at Sherwood Forest Faire ended this past weekend -- eight weeks every spring! This was a really rough season weather-wise -- lots of cold and wet weekends (way too many of them!) One day the weather was so bad (cold ... I mean COLD ... and wet) that the faire actually closed down mid-afternoon! I've never heard of that happening before. The faire owners invited all the brave (or fool-hardy) souls who ventured into the inclement weather to come spend time inside our new castle (yes, we have a real castle at Sherwood Forest!). The entertainment acts all moved inside the castle as well and put on a warm and dry show for everyone.
I'll miss the faire -- but it was pretty tiring. We did have some outstanding days and pretty much shattered our individual day attendance records (This was the fifth year of the faire).
Outside of faire, I've been keeping pretty busy. Work stuff has been hopping -- plus I've started playing music in bands again. Am playing in a blues group, a rock group, a jazz group, an eclectic group (lots of originals) ... and even a Big Band group! My fingers still aren't healed enough to let me play guitar, so I've been mainly playing trumpet, flugelhorn, piano/organ -- even drums (our drummer didn't show one night!) The last time I used to play with groups was way back (WAY BACK) when I was in college -- it's really fun to start picking it up again.
Now that faire is over (and I get my weekends back), I'm planning to start building more vardos for
Not planning on making more bowtops like this one -- thinking of a French-style "roulotte" (think canopy bed on wheels) and a traditional Romany "ledge" style.
I'll post pictures when I get them finished!
Guess I've rambled enough -- thanks for taking the time to visit! Let me know if you have any neat stuff going on -- I'd love to hear about it!
More next time ... Woodsong
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Subscribe for Video Readings!
Hi There!
So I was getting ready to post another video reading -- when I realized those darned bagpipes were wailing away in the background again!
I'll do another reading from a non-pipey setting and will try to post it by tomorrow ... so be watching for the notice.
On that theme, it looks like a lot of the email notifications didn't get delivered this week. If you didn't get an email this week, you can go to YouTube and do a search on "Woodsong Tarot" to find the readings posted so far.
You can also "subscribe" to the readings on Youtube -- highly recommended. This'll mean you'll get automatic notification from YouTube when I post a new reading; since their email servers are much more robust than mine, you're more likely to receive the notice! Plus, you'll hear about it before anyone else.
I'm off now -- hope you have a great day! Be looking for a video reading tomorrow!
Woodsong
So I was getting ready to post another video reading -- when I realized those darned bagpipes were wailing away in the background again!
I'll do another reading from a non-pipey setting and will try to post it by tomorrow ... so be watching for the notice.
On that theme, it looks like a lot of the email notifications didn't get delivered this week. If you didn't get an email this week, you can go to YouTube and do a search on "Woodsong Tarot" to find the readings posted so far.
You can also "subscribe" to the readings on Youtube -- highly recommended. This'll mean you'll get automatic notification from YouTube when I post a new reading; since their email servers are much more robust than mine, you're more likely to receive the notice! Plus, you'll hear about it before anyone else.
I'm off now -- hope you have a great day! Be looking for a video reading tomorrow!
Woodsong
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Video Reading!
Hi all!
Arm and hand are still healing; I can type a little, but still not even halfway back.
Am going to try video readings in the meantime -- check out the first effort at Tarot by Woodsong at Youtube!
Please leave me comments either here or on YouTube and let me know what you think! I'm still learning with microphones and such, so I hope future readings will be a higher quality!
Have a great week!
Woodsong
Arm and hand are still healing; I can type a little, but still not even halfway back.
Am going to try video readings in the meantime -- check out the first effort at Tarot by Woodsong at Youtube!
Please leave me comments either here or on YouTube and let me know what you think! I'm still learning with microphones and such, so I hope future readings will be a higher quality!
Have a great week!
Woodsong
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
No Mr. Grumpyhead For Me!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Well, at least tomorrow will be New Years -- hope everyone has a wonderful and safe time celebrating tonight!
My hands are still giving me problems, so I'm going to keep the typing short this time -- heading back to the doctor's Thursday so I'm hopeful I'll start making progress again.
Have the setup to record Youtube readings almost done -- once I've got that set, I'll probably start mixing these email readings with Youtube readings just because it's so difficult to type right now. Actually, typing isn't that hard -- it's typing and hitting the right keys that's difficult!
On to the reading -- two cards, first offers a starting point, second offers things to consider to best recognize the positive attributes of our starting point.
Our first card -- the Two of Wands.
This is probably a very good card to start off 2014 with -- this two is a card of preparation. If we want to be successful and accomplish the goals we set, we have to be realitic. we want to do the things necessary in order to be successful -- ie, we have to PREPARE!
This means defining our goals, understanding them, understanding the obstacles we may face, determining how to best overcome those obstacles, discovering what resources and skills we need, acquiring those resources and skills, etc, etc, etc.
Sounds like a long and complex process, right? But -- if we want to optimize our chance for success -- it's an essential process. We may want to jump straight to the "succeed in your goal" part, but if we skip the groundwork, we're not likely to achieve our goal.
Take the time to understand your goal and what is necessary to achieve that goal -- that's how you can best achieve that goal.
What does our second card have to say about this? Oh no, it's the Four of Pentacles.
Not this guy again -- Mr. Grumpyhead!
This suggests someone who has missed a turn somewhere when he was defining his goals. His goal became internal and distorted -- he neglected to consider the people around him and how his goals might affect those folks. While he might achieve his goals -- he likely will not be satisfied with the results.
Remember that we're not isolated islands -- we're a social people. Doesn't mean you should give up personal goals -- but does suggest you should consider how you can best enjoy those results with the people you care about.
This is one I could wax about for awhile, but my hands aren't cutting me much slack ... so I'm going to quit while I can! I think you probably get the idea, anyway.
Once again, have a happy and safe New Years! I'll see you again next week -- and maybe in a Youtube video next time!
Woodsong
Well, at least tomorrow will be New Years -- hope everyone has a wonderful and safe time celebrating tonight!
My hands are still giving me problems, so I'm going to keep the typing short this time -- heading back to the doctor's Thursday so I'm hopeful I'll start making progress again.
Have the setup to record Youtube readings almost done -- once I've got that set, I'll probably start mixing these email readings with Youtube readings just because it's so difficult to type right now. Actually, typing isn't that hard -- it's typing and hitting the right keys that's difficult!
On to the reading -- two cards, first offers a starting point, second offers things to consider to best recognize the positive attributes of our starting point.
Our first card -- the Two of Wands.
This is probably a very good card to start off 2014 with -- this two is a card of preparation. If we want to be successful and accomplish the goals we set, we have to be realitic. we want to do the things necessary in order to be successful -- ie, we have to PREPARE!
This means defining our goals, understanding them, understanding the obstacles we may face, determining how to best overcome those obstacles, discovering what resources and skills we need, acquiring those resources and skills, etc, etc, etc.
Sounds like a long and complex process, right? But -- if we want to optimize our chance for success -- it's an essential process. We may want to jump straight to the "succeed in your goal" part, but if we skip the groundwork, we're not likely to achieve our goal.
Take the time to understand your goal and what is necessary to achieve that goal -- that's how you can best achieve that goal.
What does our second card have to say about this? Oh no, it's the Four of Pentacles.
Not this guy again -- Mr. Grumpyhead!
This suggests someone who has missed a turn somewhere when he was defining his goals. His goal became internal and distorted -- he neglected to consider the people around him and how his goals might affect those folks. While he might achieve his goals -- he likely will not be satisfied with the results.
Remember that we're not isolated islands -- we're a social people. Doesn't mean you should give up personal goals -- but does suggest you should consider how you can best enjoy those results with the people you care about.
This is one I could wax about for awhile, but my hands aren't cutting me much slack ... so I'm going to quit while I can! I think you probably get the idea, anyway.
Once again, have a happy and safe New Years! I'll see you again next week -- and maybe in a Youtube video next time!
Woodsong
Monday, December 23, 2013
Be Successful
Hi All!
I hope your holiday preps have gone well -- it always seems like there's more to do and less time to do it in every year. We've had the Christmas cards sitting on the table for weeks -- but haven't had a chance to address and mail them yet. I figure if we get 60% of what we had planned to do completed, we're doing good.
My hands are still a problem -- although typing is a tiny bit easier (not messing up every word -- more like every other word). My handwriting is completely illegible now -- not that my scribbles were all that discernable before!
I know everyone's likely rushing to get ready, so I'll keep this one short. Let's jump straight into this week's reading:
First card -- the Six of Wands.
This is a personal celebration card -- it suggests that when you've done well, it's okay to feel good about it. Sounds kind of obvious, but our culture usually says you're supposed to be humble about personal accomplishments. There's something to that -- you shouldn't be obnoxious about it .. but it's really okay to take personal pleasure in doing things well.
People don't always pat you on the back when you do well -- so when they do, it's okay to feel good about it. Even if you don't the get the accolades, it's good to take an honest moment to tell yourself "I did good!"
The "extended" message of this card is "Yep, you did good today, so feel good about it. BUT -- tomorrow's another day and you have to start over again!"
In this case, it's particularly appropriate -- because of our second card, the Three of Pentacles.
This Three suggests personal and professional competence -- doing a job well because you have the skills and attitude necessary to do so. It suggests the personal pleasure you attain while performing a job to the best of your ability.
What it's telling us here -- when preceded by the Six of Wands -- is that you shouldn't rest on your laurels. Just because you succeeded yesterday doesn't mean that today's challenge is any easier or deserves less attention or effort.
Certainly, success in a sequence of challenges gives you confidence that you'll continue to be successful. But, you must continue to put in the effort to attain that success every time! Don't expect any free passes!
This really isn't a discouraging message -- you have the talent and aptitude to achieve success. If you apply yourself, there's no reason you shouldn't expect to be successful.
The key phrase is "If you apply yourself"! If you expect good results from less-than-your-best efforts, you're likely to be disappointed at some point. You can do it -- so be the best and expect the best from yourself!
That's it for now -- hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas time!
Woodsong
I hope your holiday preps have gone well -- it always seems like there's more to do and less time to do it in every year. We've had the Christmas cards sitting on the table for weeks -- but haven't had a chance to address and mail them yet. I figure if we get 60% of what we had planned to do completed, we're doing good.
My hands are still a problem -- although typing is a tiny bit easier (not messing up every word -- more like every other word). My handwriting is completely illegible now -- not that my scribbles were all that discernable before!
I know everyone's likely rushing to get ready, so I'll keep this one short. Let's jump straight into this week's reading:
First card -- the Six of Wands.
This is a personal celebration card -- it suggests that when you've done well, it's okay to feel good about it. Sounds kind of obvious, but our culture usually says you're supposed to be humble about personal accomplishments. There's something to that -- you shouldn't be obnoxious about it .. but it's really okay to take personal pleasure in doing things well.
People don't always pat you on the back when you do well -- so when they do, it's okay to feel good about it. Even if you don't the get the accolades, it's good to take an honest moment to tell yourself "I did good!"
The "extended" message of this card is "Yep, you did good today, so feel good about it. BUT -- tomorrow's another day and you have to start over again!"
In this case, it's particularly appropriate -- because of our second card, the Three of Pentacles.
This Three suggests personal and professional competence -- doing a job well because you have the skills and attitude necessary to do so. It suggests the personal pleasure you attain while performing a job to the best of your ability.
What it's telling us here -- when preceded by the Six of Wands -- is that you shouldn't rest on your laurels. Just because you succeeded yesterday doesn't mean that today's challenge is any easier or deserves less attention or effort.
Certainly, success in a sequence of challenges gives you confidence that you'll continue to be successful. But, you must continue to put in the effort to attain that success every time! Don't expect any free passes!
This really isn't a discouraging message -- you have the talent and aptitude to achieve success. If you apply yourself, there's no reason you shouldn't expect to be successful.
The key phrase is "If you apply yourself"! If you expect good results from less-than-your-best efforts, you're likely to be disappointed at some point. You can do it -- so be the best and expect the best from yourself!
That's it for now -- hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas time!
Woodsong
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Compromise
Hello!
Hope your week's begun well -- my oldest son is back from the Navy, so that's a mark on the good side! On the other hand, I'm off to the dentist this afternoon, so that's a mark on the bad side!
Shouldn't be a bad visit, though. All the tough (and painful) work was done a few weeks ago; this should just cap things off (literally!)
My keystriking and spelling is still off -- still can't feel with my hands - so please excuse any glitches I miss. I'm messing up almost every word, so I think I'm catching most -- but I'm probably missing a few.
I think I finally have everything set up to do Youtube readings -- I'll let you know as soon as I post the first.
Let's jump into this week's reading -- first card offers a starting point; second card offers suggestions to consider that might help us best use the first card.
Our first card is ... the Five of Wands.
Looks like a little tussle -- contention, strife, struggle. Pretty much what we've all got going on every day. This sort of engagement can be fulfilling and exciting -- but it can also be frustrating and discouraging. All depends on how we take it in.
Most of all, we have to be sure not to make it "personal" -- this sort of struggle isn't a value judgement of ourselves -- it's just being realistic. If we go down the "everyone is always working against me" road, that's a losing path. We want to avoid it.
What might we consider to help us best approach this card? Let's look at our second draw ... the Five of Cups.
This card reminds us that we should not focus on things we may not gain -- but instead focus on those things we do acquire. It's kind of a "count your blessings", but it's a little stronger than that. It's close to the Rolling Stone's "You can't always get what you want -- but you may find you get what you need!"
When we put these together, I start thinking compromise and priorities. Maybe we can't achieve everything we wanted -- so let's make sure we at least gain the most important things. Maybe we can bargain and trade-off in order to do so? Maybe we can "lose" some battles in order to ensure we win the one's that really matter to us.
Is it realistic to say "I want everything"? Maybe not -- but I think it's okay to go in using that as a starting point -- as long as you realize it's probably not likely to work out that way. Refine your goals so that you know and understand which pieces are going to be most important to you -- and focus on what you can do to attain those goals.
Hope it goes well for you -- I'll be back later with more!
Woodsong
Hope your week's begun well -- my oldest son is back from the Navy, so that's a mark on the good side! On the other hand, I'm off to the dentist this afternoon, so that's a mark on the bad side!
Shouldn't be a bad visit, though. All the tough (and painful) work was done a few weeks ago; this should just cap things off (literally!)
My keystriking and spelling is still off -- still can't feel with my hands - so please excuse any glitches I miss. I'm messing up almost every word, so I think I'm catching most -- but I'm probably missing a few.
I think I finally have everything set up to do Youtube readings -- I'll let you know as soon as I post the first.
Let's jump into this week's reading -- first card offers a starting point; second card offers suggestions to consider that might help us best use the first card.
Our first card is ... the Five of Wands.
Looks like a little tussle -- contention, strife, struggle. Pretty much what we've all got going on every day. This sort of engagement can be fulfilling and exciting -- but it can also be frustrating and discouraging. All depends on how we take it in.
Most of all, we have to be sure not to make it "personal" -- this sort of struggle isn't a value judgement of ourselves -- it's just being realistic. If we go down the "everyone is always working against me" road, that's a losing path. We want to avoid it.
What might we consider to help us best approach this card? Let's look at our second draw ... the Five of Cups.
When we put these together, I start thinking compromise and priorities. Maybe we can't achieve everything we wanted -- so let's make sure we at least gain the most important things. Maybe we can bargain and trade-off in order to do so? Maybe we can "lose" some battles in order to ensure we win the one's that really matter to us.
Is it realistic to say "I want everything"? Maybe not -- but I think it's okay to go in using that as a starting point -- as long as you realize it's probably not likely to work out that way. Refine your goals so that you know and understand which pieces are going to be most important to you -- and focus on what you can do to attain those goals.
Hope it goes well for you -- I'll be back later with more!
Woodsong
Friday, December 13, 2013
Recover -- Don't Hide!
Hello All!
Hope you've had a good week so far -- it's warming up a tiny bit here in Houston, but is expected to get really cold in about a week. 'Course, it'll probably be 80 degrees the week after that -- winter in South Texas!
I've been working on a really tough project at work - all the pieces finally came together this week and the darn thing finally worked! Big sigh of relief from over here.
On the downside -- I have a Tarot booth every spring at a Renaissance Festival near Austin (Sherwood Forest Faire). It's located at the "top" of a ring of shops on a hillside.
Two years ago, one of the retail shops in the ring and a food seller moved in. Many of the shops in the ring were clothing sellers and they complained about the food smells and grease getting into the garments they sold. The food seller is a nice guy -- but putting a food booth right next to clothing shops wasn't really a good idea.
The next year, he put up a bunch of picnic tables in front of his booth. Worked for him -- but for the rest of us, it was the same as putting up a wall. People could no longer walk "around" the ring -- they'd hit the mass of people sitting at the picnic tables and would then walk away. End result is that our foot traffic dropped by nearly 90%!
More complaints -- the food seller decided to move and the fair management said he'd be replaced by another retail vendor.
But -- just found out the faire is replacing him with ... a bar! Now, we can look forward to stale beer and cigarette smells and liquored up crowds still breaking the traffic flow. I'm tring to see an upside -- it will draw crowds, but they're not the type of crowds to browse and buy, they're the type that'll sit and drink.
Not too excited about it -- will see what we can make of it, but am considering relocating as well.
BTW -- the bar owner is going to be ... the Faire managers! So ... no hope of talking them out of it.
On to the weekend reading!
Our first card is -- the Four of Pentacles.
If you've been reading these posts for a while, you may remember that I promised a young couple that I would always call this card "Mr. Grumpyhead" when it came up -- so, meet Mr. Grumpyhead!
Mr. Grumpyhead is someone who has walled himself away. He's thinking "I don't need anyone, I can keep to myself and be happy". If we look at his dour expression, we can see just how happy he is. He's not noticing any of the joyous things in the world around him ... his mind is completely closed off.
There's quite a lot wrong with this card -- but one thing that strikes me is that he's static -- he's not changing or growing ... and he doesn't even realize it. He's missing out on so much; if he would just open his eyes and his heart, he'd see so many opportunities he could be joining.
What do we do? Let's look at our second card -- the Four of Swords.
This card suggests taking a step back and taking a break -- resting, relaxing, recharging. Once we're refreshed, we'll likely see things in a different manner.
Going back to Mr. Grumpyhead, we might ask how someone gets like that in the first place. I'm thinking if someone's had a bad experience -- they might close themselves off to feel safer and less vunerable.
If we instead used the Four of Swords to recover from a bad experience, we'd find ourselves more prepared to move forward rather than just sitting still. When we relax and recover, we build our strengths back up again -- and let the boo-boo's heal.
So - when you run into rough spots, take the time to recover and heal -- don't make the mistake of walling yourself away!
Make sense? Hope it's something to think about!
Have a great weekend -- I'll see you again next week!
Woodsong
Hope you've had a good week so far -- it's warming up a tiny bit here in Houston, but is expected to get really cold in about a week. 'Course, it'll probably be 80 degrees the week after that -- winter in South Texas!
I've been working on a really tough project at work - all the pieces finally came together this week and the darn thing finally worked! Big sigh of relief from over here.
On the downside -- I have a Tarot booth every spring at a Renaissance Festival near Austin (Sherwood Forest Faire). It's located at the "top" of a ring of shops on a hillside.
Two years ago, one of the retail shops in the ring and a food seller moved in. Many of the shops in the ring were clothing sellers and they complained about the food smells and grease getting into the garments they sold. The food seller is a nice guy -- but putting a food booth right next to clothing shops wasn't really a good idea.
The next year, he put up a bunch of picnic tables in front of his booth. Worked for him -- but for the rest of us, it was the same as putting up a wall. People could no longer walk "around" the ring -- they'd hit the mass of people sitting at the picnic tables and would then walk away. End result is that our foot traffic dropped by nearly 90%!
More complaints -- the food seller decided to move and the fair management said he'd be replaced by another retail vendor.
But -- just found out the faire is replacing him with ... a bar! Now, we can look forward to stale beer and cigarette smells and liquored up crowds still breaking the traffic flow. I'm tring to see an upside -- it will draw crowds, but they're not the type of crowds to browse and buy, they're the type that'll sit and drink.
Not too excited about it -- will see what we can make of it, but am considering relocating as well.
BTW -- the bar owner is going to be ... the Faire managers! So ... no hope of talking them out of it.
On to the weekend reading!
Our first card is -- the Four of Pentacles.
If you've been reading these posts for a while, you may remember that I promised a young couple that I would always call this card "Mr. Grumpyhead" when it came up -- so, meet Mr. Grumpyhead!
Mr. Grumpyhead is someone who has walled himself away. He's thinking "I don't need anyone, I can keep to myself and be happy". If we look at his dour expression, we can see just how happy he is. He's not noticing any of the joyous things in the world around him ... his mind is completely closed off.
There's quite a lot wrong with this card -- but one thing that strikes me is that he's static -- he's not changing or growing ... and he doesn't even realize it. He's missing out on so much; if he would just open his eyes and his heart, he'd see so many opportunities he could be joining.
What do we do? Let's look at our second card -- the Four of Swords.
This card suggests taking a step back and taking a break -- resting, relaxing, recharging. Once we're refreshed, we'll likely see things in a different manner.
Going back to Mr. Grumpyhead, we might ask how someone gets like that in the first place. I'm thinking if someone's had a bad experience -- they might close themselves off to feel safer and less vunerable.
If we instead used the Four of Swords to recover from a bad experience, we'd find ourselves more prepared to move forward rather than just sitting still. When we relax and recover, we build our strengths back up again -- and let the boo-boo's heal.
So - when you run into rough spots, take the time to recover and heal -- don't make the mistake of walling yourself away!
Make sense? Hope it's something to think about!
Have a great weekend -- I'll see you again next week!
Woodsong
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Change It Up!
Greetings!
Sorry to be late this week -- I had Monday off (recovering from Dickens) and had to play catchup yesterday.
Dickens was ... well, it was COLD!!!! Attendance was only 30% of normal -- the cold and winds kept the crowds away. We did okay, but was really, really glad when it was over and we could go and stay somewhere warm for a day or so.
For those who don't know, Galveston has a historic downtown area called "the Strand". First weekend in December, they do a Victorian-themed street festival called "Dickens-on-the-Strand"; the streets are closed off and many street vendors put up vending booths (including our own "Tarot by Woodsong" booth!).
We had a pretty decent spot -- just inside a busy entrance. We were the only booth on our side of the street, though (others were across the street).
Funny thing was that the big cruise ships docked about three blocks away just down the same street. These huge ships blocked much of the wind when they were there -- but when they left in the afternoon, the 35 MPH freezing winds hit us full force!
Planning ways we can heat the booth (and keep the heat in) for next year!
Let's jump into this week's reading before I get too distracted!
We'll pull two cards -- first offers a topic to consider, second offers tips to help us thing about the first.
Our first card is ... the Eight of Wands.
This is a card suggesting movement -- or "change". This disturbs a lot of people because change ... well, change might be scary. Many folks don't like change -- even if they don't like where they are, they dislike change even more!
Why dislike change -- well, because things might be worse. This is true -- but things might also be a heck of a lot better, too! That's the part we need to focus on. If we're not changing -- if we keep doing the same things the same way for the same reasons -- then we're not growing. The whole idea of this life journey we're all on is to grow and improve ourselves ... so we really need to keep an open mind about change.
Why? Well, let's look at our second card ... the Wheel of Fortune.
The Wheel reminds us that sometimes we're on the top of the world -- and other times we may feel like the world is on top of us. It's a cycle -- if you're on top, don't get too complacent, because your fortunes may fall. If you're on the bottom, don't get too discouraged because things may improve.
The real message about the Wheel is that if you take an active hand, you can extend your time on the top or hasten your rise from the bottom. Don't sit back and let events dictate things -- take an active hand to guide your fortunes.
And how do we do this? Well, not by doing the same things the same way for the same reasons -- we do it by introducing and accepting "change". Look for good things you can do to improve your fortune -- and look for bad things you can stop doing that are hindering our advancement. Find the changes that will help you the most and set them in place!
That's about it for now -- my fingers are still numb from the weekend! I'll see you again soon -- and have a great week!
Woodsong
Sorry to be late this week -- I had Monday off (recovering from Dickens) and had to play catchup yesterday.
Dickens was ... well, it was COLD!!!! Attendance was only 30% of normal -- the cold and winds kept the crowds away. We did okay, but was really, really glad when it was over and we could go and stay somewhere warm for a day or so.
For those who don't know, Galveston has a historic downtown area called "the Strand". First weekend in December, they do a Victorian-themed street festival called "Dickens-on-the-Strand"; the streets are closed off and many street vendors put up vending booths (including our own "Tarot by Woodsong" booth!).
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| Tarot by Woodsong at Dickens-on-the-Strand! |
We had a pretty decent spot -- just inside a busy entrance. We were the only booth on our side of the street, though (others were across the street).
Funny thing was that the big cruise ships docked about three blocks away just down the same street. These huge ships blocked much of the wind when they were there -- but when they left in the afternoon, the 35 MPH freezing winds hit us full force!
Planning ways we can heat the booth (and keep the heat in) for next year!
Let's jump into this week's reading before I get too distracted!
We'll pull two cards -- first offers a topic to consider, second offers tips to help us thing about the first.
Our first card is ... the Eight of Wands.
This is a card suggesting movement -- or "change". This disturbs a lot of people because change ... well, change might be scary. Many folks don't like change -- even if they don't like where they are, they dislike change even more!
Why dislike change -- well, because things might be worse. This is true -- but things might also be a heck of a lot better, too! That's the part we need to focus on. If we're not changing -- if we keep doing the same things the same way for the same reasons -- then we're not growing. The whole idea of this life journey we're all on is to grow and improve ourselves ... so we really need to keep an open mind about change.
Why? Well, let's look at our second card ... the Wheel of Fortune.
The Wheel reminds us that sometimes we're on the top of the world -- and other times we may feel like the world is on top of us. It's a cycle -- if you're on top, don't get too complacent, because your fortunes may fall. If you're on the bottom, don't get too discouraged because things may improve.
The real message about the Wheel is that if you take an active hand, you can extend your time on the top or hasten your rise from the bottom. Don't sit back and let events dictate things -- take an active hand to guide your fortunes.
And how do we do this? Well, not by doing the same things the same way for the same reasons -- we do it by introducing and accepting "change". Look for good things you can do to improve your fortune -- and look for bad things you can stop doing that are hindering our advancement. Find the changes that will help you the most and set them in place!
That's about it for now -- my fingers are still numb from the weekend! I'll see you again soon -- and have a great week!
Woodsong
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