on truth and new beginnings....

 

 

Today I asked a question, and this was the answer -happily- received.

 Now to rememer what Rumi says and not ignore the truth and opportunites...

 

 

"Affiliated with Beginnings is the goddess Tara, perhaps the most important deity for Tibetan Buddhists and  the compassionate mother goddess. Endowed with the the power to heal all sorrows and grant all wishes. She helps us regain self-confidence and peace of mind. Tara is honoured as the protectress against the many fears that block men and women from living in happiness and harmony. Often our fears will emerge as we begin a new phase of life: a promisng new relationship; a new venture; a change of home or job. The appearance of this card is an invitation for us to consider the functions these fears perform, so we may release them. This is a time fro new beginnings, for optimism and for trust.  Today, you will start something new in your life which will begin a positive journey. Being innocent will allow you to be open to blessings."

 

Source: The Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr

(My favourite tarot deck - such gorgeous resonant images and oh so accurate!)

New Moon in Taurus and the Depths of the Heart

The recent New Moon in Taurus had me contemplating new beginnings, and specifically new beginnings in the area of Love.

The last half year has seen me travelling down a rocky road of love...experiencing the full breadth of emotion in regards to matters of the heart. I realise now, I never really knew the full depth of my heart and soul. I still don't, as it is an ongoing, never-ending journey of self discovery, but I do feel I am further down the path...

So, this New Moon in Taurus allowed me to reflect on these difficult times, and prepare for new beginnings in love. I made a little "love altar" and set myself some "Venusian" intentions; Venus being the ruler of Taurus. Venus representing love, beauty, attraction, sensuality, art...

I am hoping for some clarity and insight into my heart and it's desires...how to understand the complexities of one's heart?

"Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high."
― William Goldman, The Princess Bride

Who do we allow into our secret garden? Who can penetrate those walls? And what does that garden contain?

Changes...

It's a full moon & lunar eclipse tonight hooray! And there are big shifts & changes afoot for many people... Bob said it best once upon a time...

What I did in the interim...

Found myself in empty spaces...

And then, felt joy at discovering new places...

 All the while, magic was afoot helping things along...

Spring happened! 

And so the wheel keeps turning...

Spring Stirrings...

Every year when I start to see little buds and shoots emerging, I feel the stirrings of Spring...

The blossom trees begin to flower, and this always reminds me of popping corn...pop...pop...pop! Oh, what a surprise!

When all this fresh life starts to sprouts forth, it fills me with a sense of hope and inspiration...

Hope for new beginnings and anticipation of wonderful journeys ahead...

It has been so amazingly warm over the last few days, that it really does feel like Spring, not Winter at all. I hope it stays like this forever. So delicious...Winter is winding up, and Spring is stirring...