Tarot Tuesday – February 14, 2017

Tarot Tuesday – February 14, 2017

Because today also lands on the notorious of all days for lovers I am showcasing the 1JJ Swiss Tarot, or referred to as the “Juno and Jupiter” deck because the Pope and Popess (Emperor and Empress) are substituted for the Gods.  Perfect for today, as Juno and Jupiter were consorts, and Lupercalia is being celebrated today, as celebration associated with Juno.

1JJ Swiss is derived from the French Tarot Marseilles, and designed for playing tarot card games, such as Troccas and Troggu, which I may discuss in a future blog post.  For now lets discuss this reading.

Spread in a V formation for Valentines
We see the Valet de Coupe, or Page of Cups.  A message is to be delivered, spiritual or emotional of nature. This person is a dreamer and extremely creative.
Next, Roi de Coupe, or the King of Cups, Reversed. This King has closed himself off.  Emotionally unavailable.  Looking for love in all the wrong places.  Self-pity.
Finally, Quatre d’Epées, or Four of Swords.  This stresses the importance of self care.  Meditation.  Recuperation.  Don’t get caught up in your thoughts if they are hurting you.  Take meaningful action to change your situation.  Unwind.  Quiet yourself and listen to your inner wisdom.

Overall:  I see this reading as exactly what happens on a day such as today.  There will be those professing their love, some will be closed off and completely scorning this day, while others keep to themselves.  These particular cards point to a marriage proposal, very common for Valentines Day, though comes with a caution that you may want to think it over before heading into a serious commitment.

Brightest Blessings,
Phoenix Rose

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2017: New Year New You… Or Are We Back to More of the Same?

It has been said that by around January 15th people give up on their resolutions, often because they made one failure, had one cheat day on their diet, smoked a cigarette, the list goes on.  Upon hearing this statistic I was determined not to allow that to happen to me, call it determination or stubbornness, either way upon reaching the Jan 15th date…. Things seemed to pick up momentum!  It was absolutely fabulous to have such a positive push despite any failures up until this point.

There are big changes coming for my family and my business this year.  I know, I know, since creating this blog there has been nothing but changes around here.  I set on a journey to answer things like “what is magic?” and “how to incorporate a spiritual life into the mundane world?” I have been doing nothing but learning about how it all works, and how to work it all.

If you have given up on your “New Me for 2017” due to what you see as failures, mistakes, set backs, please take time to self-reflect on that.  First, get to know yourself, not the new you that you want to be, the You that you are Now.  What resonates for you in making positive changes towards a better version of yourself?  What will move you towards being more of the You that you want to be?  Every little step counts, even if there are set backs, every day is a new day.  Continue to work towards those goals.  Every little step is still a forward motion.  So, don’t sweat the “more of the same” and utilize it as motivation in directing you towards manifesting for the best!

Much Love
Phoenix Rose

The Collective Effects Us Whether We Are Aware or Not

When I say “collective” I am referring to the collective consciousness of this Earth, perhaps even the entire Universe.  I have seen it work through many people that have no awareness of the other person.  Think of it in terms like this, how two people on opposite ends of the earth can come up with very similar ideas and inventions, even before the internet this phenomenon was happening.

There was a lot of synchronicity last week for Root / Base chakra energy and healing.  I decided to run a workshop with some close friends.  It turns out many of them had the same thoughts on the chakra work, then it started popping up that others were running similar workshops!  It’s really amazing when you think about it.

This week we are running Sacral chakra energy and healing.  The theme comes again, running through many different channels.  People working on masculine/feminine energies, someone randomly deciding to paint a wall orange.  People are getting more in touch with their creative sides, and gaining confidence.  I know I can feel the creative juices flowing.

Lake Ontario, Kingston, ON

Above picture is one of the lake shores where my hubby and I collect driftwood and smooth stones.  Again, the creative juices are flowing, and there will be more items added to the Etsy store, crafted by the gifts given from Mother Nature herself.  We are simply the vessels which the divine flows through.  The Sacral chakra is our life center, it feeds us joy and spontaneity, it is our creative energy… and now is the time that creativity needs to be expressed, so our energies can flow.

Lake Ontario, Kingston, ON

It is hard to make out some of what it written on this stone.  But one thing that was clear to me… “love is the magic.”  
What have you noticed in the collective?  Feeling any of the creative energy that’s flowing?
Brightest Blessings,
Phoenix Rose
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Sea Shells and Synchronicity

During a channeling session last week, which was not intended, and had quite an interesting outcome, the nursery rhyme of She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore has been on my mind ever since.  The message, though not intended for me, is still applicable.

Yesterday, despite the chilliness of the day, the boys and I went down to the waterfront with the intention of collecting driftwood for some projects my husband is working on.  I didn’t expect to collect much for myself, until seeing that all the “rocks” and “sand” were actually shells.  My heart warmed me to the core, and I should have expected as much.  With the weather very similar to the northern shore of Northern Ireland’s coast where the Giant’s Causeway lays, the shoreline here was eerily similar: shells.  No sand, just shells.

Everywhere, all along where the water met land, shells, all sizes, and two distinct shapes on this shoreline of Lake Ontario. The seagulls and other birds, must have a feast here!  Walking along, and the crunching and crackling of every foot step, I felt bad destroying such a beautiful scenery.  It was like wintertime as a kid when the snow has that crunchy top layer, where you step lightly, imagining all your weight lifted so you could successfully step on top of the snow with out breaking through.  This is what was going through my head.

I found some amazing pieces and with each shell and random rock I found they solidified in my more and more what I am going to do with these beauties.

A sampling of shells and rocks, I have so much more!
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For years I have had a travel kit, a portable altar.  Any Pagan, Wiccan, Witch, knows what I’m talking about.  The Earth is our church, the birds are the choir, the trees and all living creatures are the congregation. Though sometimes we just need a few more ingredients to make the magic happen, especially if we are in a concrete jungle, or are on vacation, or just want to stay discrete when out in a public park.  My kit contains a pouch of salt, tealight candle a match book, some other trinkets, and a shell to be used to hold salt, water, or burnings/offerings.  
As I continue to collect the gifts that Mother Earth and Great Goddess give me I will be creating portable altar kits which will be available through my Etsy shop in the coming months.  Stay tuned!

Brightest Blessings,

~Phoenix Rose~

Spiritual Roller Coaster

I have been on and off my spiritual path over the years.  Some ears I have taken more seriously than others.  Other times I figured, what’s the point, and I’d just stick to the daily grind of humanness.  When I began this blog in 2015, I was reawakening my spirituality, and wanted to record it.  However, when I decided I was going to answer the question “what is magic” I began a ride that I cannot put half of it into words to describe the magic that I have seen, and even if I did, many wouldn’t believe it.

If I had to choose a movie title to describe the past year, Fast and Furious comes to mind.  Highs and lows like you wouldn’t believe….  Or maybe you would.  I know I am not alone in this.  I know this now.

There has been a whirlwind of changes, shifts, upgrades.  This time of year, getting closer to Halloween the veil is said to thin and be at it’s thinnest on the night of All Hollows Eve.  On top of that, the collective veil is thinning.  What a time to be alive.

Keep posted, I will continue to update the blog, as I can.

Brightest Blessings
~Phoenix Rose~

Card of the day: XIX The Sun

#XIXTheSun happy, harmony, love, energy, personal growth, vitality, confidence, success

Hanson-Roberts, Essential Tarot (1984)


Always a good card to get in a reading.  The imagery on the card is one of happiness, joy, growth.  A warm, sunny day signifying the bright, solar energy.  The naked baby on the white horse signifying innocence and joy.  

Change is indicated in this card, but it is always a positive change.  Usually in regards to family matters.  It heralds a message of a celebration (pregnancy, engagement, wedding) or a welcomed new beginning.

The Sun is a divine masculine, creative energy.  

Affirmation: “I welcome all new opportunities.  Now it is my time to welcome happiness and harmony into my life.”


Much Love
~Phoenix Rose~


Card of the Day: XX Judgement

#XXJudgement self-reflection, breakthrough, transformation, faith, maturing, transition

Hanson-Roberts, Essential Tarot (1984)



Judgement comes at times not to judge you, but to free you. Have you been feeling judged?  Well, you have a more important journey to worry about that. Time to let go.  
The journey of the Judgement card can be stressful, a struggle, and frustration, however the outcome will be one of huge relief and well worth it.

This signifies the end of an old way of life.  The Universe has plans for us and it’s time to make decisions in going forward.

Affirmation: “I am optimistic about my future.  This is the time for me to who I want to be.”


Much Love
~Phoenix Rose~

Card of the Day: Death

#XiiiDeath renewal, rebirth, transformation, end of a phase and beginning of a new cycle.


Hanson-Roberts, Essential Tarot (1984)



Despite the ominous feelings, and stigma with receiving a Death card in tarot, this is actually a very good card to receive.  Especially if you have been going through an emotionally traumatic time.  It is showing an end to that phase and cycle.  If you are going through a particularly positive time it doesn’t necessarily mean the good times will come to an end, even though this life is cyclical and based on a balance ebbing and flowing.  

Very rarely this denotes a physical death, even in times of illness, it may point to a death of the illness itself.  A specific combination of cards would need to happen to point to physical death. 

Personally, this card is coming at a precarious time for myself.  Things are definitely changing and it’s for better or worse.  I am comforted that this card is here to remind me this is a natural part of life.  Letting go of the past and things that hold us back is very important to growth.  This is a reminder to be flexible and adaptable.

Affirmation: “Transformation is part of my life’s journey; new doors are opening for me as I release the past.”


Much Love
~Phoenix Rose~

Card of the Day: V The Hierophant

#TheHierophant order, tradition, spirituality, religion, authority, power, responsibility, knowledge

|Hanson-Roberts, Essential Tarot (1984)


Hierophant sits between the two pillars of the material and spiritual suggesting a balanced between the two in ourselves.  As much as this card is about spiritual journeys it is also about learning, knowledge and wisdom here in the material world.

There is great power and authority with this card.  The crossed keys represent intellect and intuition, delicately balanced. The Hierophant holds the staff of the three worlds – physical, astral, and etheric.  Suggesting he is knowledgeable about all existence.

While this card suggests creating order and balance within our world, it also points to hanging on to out-dated belief systems that may be holding you back.  Knowledge and understanding are fluid.  Once we believe we know everything about something we stagnate and no longer grow.  We close ourselves off to possibilities and the natural flow is blocked.

Will you depend on an outside authority to govern your life, or will you take back your power and have authority over yourself?


Much Love
~Phoenix Rose~

Card of the Day: Page of Pentacles

#PageOfPentacles new beginnings, a message is on the way, new financial opportunities, spiritual growth, inner child work.

Hanson-Roberts, Essential Tarot (1984)


This is the card of the scholar, learning new things, gaining deeper knowledge and understanding into things you may already be familiar with.  This card comes at a time to tell you to stop day dreaming.  It’s time to beginning the planning stages.  If you have already taken the first steps, then its a good indication you will start to see the benefits of all the hard work put in.

New journeys may not just be financial and career based with this Page, we could be looking at a spiritual journey.  Changes, gaining experience, learning life lessons, and being spiritually wealthy may be on the horizon.  Either way be prepared for change.  This card can point to inner child work.

As for me, in the financial aspect this is great news and I am transitioning out of the planning stages and have begun taking action.  As far as the spiritual stuff, this is the running theme lately, growth, expansion, inner child and shadow work.


Much Love
~Phoenix Rose~