Ouija Board, Ouija Board

When I was on vacation last week, it quickly got out that I'm an amateur palm reader. Before I knew it, I had masses of people offering to buy me a drink if I read into why there was a fork at the end of their heart line. It's situations like this that result in my sister labeling me as a weirdo. Maybe I am. I equate normalcy with dullness. I don't strive to be common or boring. So, I'll take weirdo as a term of endearment.

Ever since I was little, I've been fascinated by the occult. I remember when fourth grade recess was held indoors because of the weather. I'd bring my palmistry books or rock collection into school. I'd invite my friends to my house for weekend sleepovers complete with seances with Ouija boards and games of light as a feather stiff as a board. I would open the yellow pages (this is pre-internet) and call the psychic hotlines when I was still playing with Barbie dolls. My Mom didn't appreciate when the phone bills came.

I've always been open-minded and interested in the universe as a whole. I believe in life after life and feel there are many ways to connect spiritually; whether we're in touch with those who are here or departed. I wish more adults didn't lose their acceptance of the unknown. Children are so much more receptive to the possibilities. While I certainly don't claim to be a highly skilled expert on palmistry, tarot, astrology, Ouija boards or any of the other "weird" things I'm into, I really appreciated seeing adults react in a similar manner as the kids did when I was on the playground. Maybe it was because it was October and Halloween is in the air or perhaps because we were away from home and the drinks were flowing, but I enjoyed every minute of it.





"There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see." 
-Leonardo da Vinci

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science." 
-Albert Einstein












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The Times New Tarot: TWO OF CUPS

Two of Cups

Via Biddy Tarot

The Two of Cups shows the beauty and power that is created when two become one. The card reflects balance, mutual respect and harmony in relations with one another. There is no ‘I’, just ‘we’, and both parties are focused on a mutually beneficial outcome or win-win situation.

The Two of Cups typically points towards a relationship that is based on mutual attraction and romantic inclinations. It reflects the clear, nurturing, supportive and heartfelt exchange of emotions that is the gift of a romantic relationship. The Two of Cups represents love that is nurturing, creative, clearly focused, inspirational and equally fulfilling. In a reading, this is often a beautiful start to a new romance in which you will experience understanding, harmony and deep love between two souls. The seed has blossomed into a tree of appreciation. Kindness and thoughtfulness will bind your two hearts together with the feeling of being simultaneously very special to one another.

In some cases, the Two of Cups can refer to marriage, proposals and engagements, particularly as this card portrays what looks like a wedding or hand-fasting. It is a reflection of commitment between two individuals, to say that they will go through life together, always considerate of each other’s needs and wishes. 

Outside of love, the Two of Cups reflects a partnership of sorts, be it a business partnership, friendship or even a relationship between a person and their pet.

On first glance, the Two of Cups shares a similar message to the Lovers. However, the energy of the Two of Cups is slightly weaker than the Lovers card. Whereas the Lovers is the reunion of two complete beings, the Two of Cups is a less mature union that, stable as it may seem, does have the potential to come undone over a longer period of time. So, while the union is strong now, it is not clear whether the relationship shown by the Two of Cups can stand the test of time. Only the two people involved can decide that. 

Despite the focus on the two beings shown on this card, the Two of Cups also points to what is happening within the individual. To be truly loved, deeply treasured and valued highly by others, you must first and foremost strive to create those feelings for yourself. That is, when you work toward loving yourself, you hold your inner spirit in high regard, treating it with deference and deep respect. When you see yourself in this positive light, other people cannot help but respond to your personal sense of value in an equally positive manner.


Psychic Elizabeth Palin's Interpretation of the Two of Cups:









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