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In the beginning...

4/2/2019

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I gratefully commit to participating in the fantabulous Effy Wild's Artfully Wild Blog challenge; one blog per day for the month of April. And, of course, I skipped yesterday. Such is life.

I have also committed to several other personal projects and activities for the month of April; all connected to my quest.  I learned last week about the attributes of my moon sign as well as what it means to have my south node in the 3rd house and my north node in the 9th house. I learned that my life long sense of the quest was in the stars from the beginning!  Although I consider myself a serious spiritual seeker astrology was not something I endeavored to dive into. After a long weekend with the priestess collective on the magical Whidbey Island I feel enamored to do so!  Yes, part of the quest.  The book, Astrology for Yourself, by Demetra George was recommended.  I referenced Demetra's book, Mysteries of the Dark Moon, in my thesis on the Dark Goddess so I imagine her book on astrology ought to be pretty good.

At this same retreat, my interest in the tarot was rekindled. I've always been very drawn to the imagery but never quite connected in a way that 'fit'. I have felt strongly that I would connect if the imagery was my own.  So, I have a personal goal to create my own deck at some time.  However, I determined that I would do a much better job at this if I had a deep understanding of how to use the cards. Several of my retreat sisters have an expansive knowledge and each have several really cool decks.  So, I guess they have justified my purchases! To that end, I've also committed to 21 Days of Tarot through the Daily Om.  I'll be adding my revelations throughout the month of April. I've decided to use the Wildwood Tarot for this inquiry.  Yesterday, I pulled The Journey card with its message of death, rebirth and letting the bones be laid bare. Okay - let's just start with the serious, shall we?

Coincidently, (if you believe in that) I started a one month trial membership to Marcella Friel's Women, Food, and Forgiveness.  My relationship to my body and food is intensely personal and serves as a significant burden.  Over the last few weeks I am understanding that the journey I am on is about healing.  This, of course, comes after the revelation that my dissertation topic needs to shift to that of healing women through Goddess Consciousness and the Creative Arts.

So, for the month of April I will do my best to post daily about the ongoing inquiry and the never ending quest.
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Lisa link
4/2/2019 09:22:57 pm

I am fascinated by horoscopes, but get completely lost when it comes to nodes and houses and all that.
Looking forward to reading more about your journey and discoveries.

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Rachel
4/3/2019 04:37:08 am

I am looking forward to reading more. I have the same inclination with tarot....hoping that learning and pondering over what my symbology means will help but I am loving the Wild Unknown and find that doing a daily pull and noting what I see first then looking up meanings that I seem to be getting the pertinent thing for me from my initial thoughts...this time last year I just wasn't getting them at all and relied on the book meanings.

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Effy link
4/3/2019 06:09:10 am

I love the way these kinds of retreats and experiences cause us to 'remember' the things that sing to our soul. I'm looking forward to reading more!

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Karen Harwell
4/3/2019 06:53:47 am

Delighted to see you here! I'll look forward to more posts on this magical quest you're on.

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Leadonna Fritts link
4/3/2019 07:56:55 am

I'm very new to it all but so drawn to everything spiritual. I'm very interested in Tarot, I've finally decided there really is something to astrological stuff so I need to learn! I don't know if it's my Celtic and Nordic roots calling, but, something sure is. I think it's time I answer. I look forward to reading more about what you learn in your journey.

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Jessica Bowman
4/3/2019 09:43:14 am

Thank you all for the kind words. I've committed to the personal work because I need to save myself. 2018 sucked a whole lot so I'm trying to focus on what I have control over; embrace mystery, create art, and cultivate community.

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