Sunday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Six of Swords
Daniel's Ace of Wands

Saturday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Six of Pentacles
Daniel's Temperance

Friday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's The Hanged Man
Daniel's Seven of Wands

Gut Shabbos

We are observing Shabbos for the first time in our new apartment/condo since April 15th when we moved in. When I woke this morning about 6:00 and came out into the living room to greeting Susan, I was without a headache--Baruch HaShem--and when I asked Susan how she was, she smiled contentedly and said that she was feeling very well. I am so happy about that.

Friday's Card-of-the-Day

Daniel's Six of Cups

Thursday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Queen of Pentacles
Daniel's Temperance
We're going stop picking Cards-of-the-Day for awhile. We are in a different space having revived our interest in Judaism: Shalom-TV, Hebrew, Tanakh, Kosher recipes and reading our favorite author, Chaim Potok.

Wednesday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's King of Wands
Daniel's Two of Cups

Tuesday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Four of Swords
Daniel's Ten of Wands

Monday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's The Lovers
Daniel's Ten of Wands

Sunday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Eight of Cups
Daniel's Ten of Wands

Saturday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Three of Cups
Daniel's Temperance

Friday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Three of Cups
Daniel's Six of Cups

Thursday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Five of Pentacles
Daniel's Six of Cups

Wednesday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Four of Cups
Daniel's Four of Wands

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Andy came by and brought some herbs from his garden. It was nice to see him, but he talked mainly with his mother. He had recently been to Minnesota (if I recall): He helped someone drive a car back East then flew home.

Tuesday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Ten of Pentacles
Daniel's Seven of Cups
Unfortunately, we didn't win the Lotto last night. There is a fireworks display in Spokane, downtown along the river. It started at 10:00 PM and last 20 minutes. This is so much better than the fireworks revelry that we had to endue in Medical Lake which lasted for hours. Another thing to be grateful for. Early yesterday morning we took another walk and visited Mother. We had a lovely visit.

Susan's Zodiac Signs and Meanings

Cancer - The Crab - June 21 – July 22
Cancerians love home-life, family and domestic settings. They are traditionalists, and enjoy operating on a fundamental level. They love history, and are fascinated with the beginnings of things (heraldry, ancestry, etc.). The moon is their ruler, so they can be a bit of a contradiction and sometimes moody. However, they are conservative, so they’ll be apt to hide their moods from others altogether. They have a reputation for being fickle, but they’ll tell you that isn’t true, and it’s not. Cancerians make loyal, sympathetic friends. However Cancerians need alone time, and when they retreat, let them do so on their terms.

Daniel's Zodiac Signs and Meanings

Taurus - The Bull - April 20 – May 20
Taurus zodiac signs and meanings, like the animal that represents them, is all about strength, stamina and will. Stubborn by nature, the Taurus will stand his/her ground to the bitter end (sometimes even irrationally so). But that’s okay because the Taurus is also a loving, sympathetic and appreciative sign. The Taurus is very understanding and when we need someone to unburden ourselves to, we often share our deepest fears with the Taurians of the zodiac. Taurians are very patient, practical and efficient, they are excellent in matters of business and are also wonderful instructors/teachers. Although initially they may have their own best interest at heart, they are ultimately & endlessly generous with their time, possessions and love.

Susan's Zodiac Flower Sign

Accanthus - "Look to my petals for your nurturing."
June 21 – July 22
Sensitivity is the watchword for accanthus flower signs. You are perceptive, and have high intuition in matters of the heart, and environment. You often react to others (even when they don’t speak their feelings, you still know what is going on inside their hearts), and your surroundings. You are warm and sympathetic, and a natural healer too. Accanthus zodiac flower signs are highly influenced by outside forces – especially the pull of the moon. A secure home life, surrounded by friends and family who love you and you love back often help ground you and keep you from falling prey to negative influences.See Cancer.

Daniel's Zodiac Flower Signs

Poppy - "I provide beauty to your senses."
April 20 – May 19
If you are a poppy among the zodiac flower signs you love the finer things in life, and you love to share them with other people. You have a flare for design, a good eye for detail, and a knack for putting things together with style. Refinery comes natural to you, and you have a classy way about you that others find alluring. Poppy people are about pleasure: giving and receiving it. You enjoy security and comfort. Those with the flower sign of the poppy are very resilient too, and can weather any storm because of their patience and headstrong nature. See Taurus.

Susan's Celtic Animal Symbology

Horse (Ogham = The Oak Tree)
Among one of the most honored Celtic animal symbols, the horse is a vehicle for some amazing transcendental experiences. Hop on the back of a horse, and take a free ride into the groves of your mind. With the horse as your guide, you will encounter themes of stability, honor, trust, intelligence and strength. Utilize the powerful energy of the horse to invoke courage in situations that otherwise leave you a little shaky. The horse is noble blood to the Celtic mind, unquestioning in its authority. Take on that same persona when you need to charge into a situation with confidence.

Daniel's Celtic Animal Symbology

Deer (Ogham = The Willow Tree)
Be kind, be aware, and be tender with yourself and others. Deer as Celtic animal symbols walk gingerly and gracefully into our consciousness to bestow a quality of gentle reassurance. The deer, particularly does are reminders of spiritual evolution, and the patience required to allow our spiritual unfolding (at our own pace). If you've ever encountered the deer, you know they'll wait for an eternity until they are quite sure it's safe to make the next move. The deer asks you to do this same in your spiritual walk.

Susan's Celtic Tree Astrology - June 26th - Cancer

Oak - The Stabilizer June 10 – July 7 Those born under the Celtic tree astrology sign of the Oak have a special gift of strength. They are protective people and often become a champion for those who do not have a voice. In other words, the Oak is the crusader and the spokesperson for the underdog. Nurturing, generous and helpful, you are a gentle giant among the Celtic zodiac signs. You exude an easy confidence and naturally assume everything will work out to a positive outcome. You have a deep respect for history and ancestry, and many people with this sign become teachers. You love to impart your knowledge of the past to others. Oak signs have a need for structure, and will often go to great lengths to gain the feeling of control in their lives. Healthy Oak signs live long, full, happy lives and enjoy large family settings and are likely to be involved with large social/community networks. Oak signs pair off well with the Ash and Reed, and are known to harmoniously join with Ivy signs too.

Daniel's Celtic Tree Astrology - May 6th - Taurus

Willow - The Observer
April 15 – May 12 If you are a Willow sign, you are ruled by the moon, and so your personality holds hands with many of the mystical aspects of the lunar realm. This means you are highly creative, intuitive (highly psychic people are born under the sign of the Willow) and intelligent. You have a keen understanding of cycles, and you inherently know that every situation has a season. This gives you a realistic perspective of things, and also causes you to be more patient than most tree signs. With your intelligence comes a natural ability to retain knowledge and you often impress your company with the ability to expound on subjects from memory. Willow Celtic tree astrology signs are bursting with potential, but have a tendency to hold themselves back for fear of appearing flamboyant or overindulgent. It is your powers of perception that ultimately allow your true nature to shine, and what leads you to success in life. Willow signs join well with the Birch and the Ivy.

Monday's Card-of-the-Day (Fourth of July)

Susan's Ten of Pentacles
Daniel's King of Wands

Sunday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's The Devil
Daniel's Six of Swords

Four of July Weekend

Today, being Saturday, Susan and I walked down to the library, and that was fun, and for a challenge--which I predict we will never do that again--we walked straight up Lincoln Street. Those hills kicked our butt, but we made it. Then we lunched and at 1:00 we walked up to Manito Park. 'Twas a lovely walk: sunny and in the 70's.

Saturday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's King of Wands
Daniel's The Moon

Friday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Six of Swords
Daniel's Justice

Thursday's Card-of-the-Day

Susan's Four of Cups
Daniel's Nine of Pentacles