Wildwood COTD : King of Bows
Today we have the King of Bows come out and join us, Mr Practicality himself. Today though, I am SO going to need his energy! This morning, I am helping out a charity that has somewhat saved what little sanity I had when I became a mum.
Anyway, that's for me today, what does the King of Bows mean for you? He's the King of the Rock, despite the pretenders at his feet.
So today, I'm going to be slippery, energetic, productive and practical. The total master with the bow (or fire).
This king is mature, resolved, energetic and wise. He's also honest, talented, hard-working a good father figure... but wait, I'm female! Does not matter, someone somewhere thinks I am a good mother. I just hope it's my two sons! You can more about what the Adder has to say, in shamanistic terms, here.
So today, I feel that this King is lending you or asking you to let this persona come to light. And if you'd like some advice from the Wildwood, I am here to offer it when you're in need of it.
Today though, it's a Saturday. I hope you enjoy it and embrace the good times that come along your way, as any wise parent will do.
Wildwood COTD : Queen of Arrows
This is going to be very brief for this Friday, my apologies. However, today we have the Queen of Arrows (or the Queen of Swords) coming out to join us today.
So, for today, we have the Queen of Straight Talking. If you want to an honest, straight answer, no messing, good advice, this is your girl.
She may be looking over her shoulder, but if you listen carefully, you'll hear her answer.
Serene on the outside, but perhaps paddling madly underneath? I have tried to be honest and understanding today. It's a fine balance with me and the Arrows suit; I'm far more of a vessels type of girl than an arrows, but I am slowly getting to grips with that part of my psyche.
So today, for what you may have left of it, I hope that you are able sail your way through today plainly. I plan on sailing away to bed. Good night!
Wildwood COTD : Queen of Vessels
It's Thursday!! And I'm shouting that slightly because today is my Tarot Evening with the Midlands Tarot Meet Up crowd and by the looks of things, we've a few extra numbers tonight, which then promises to be a bigger blast and evening of Tarot fun than usual!
And to join us in our Tarot journey today is the Queen of Vessels (aka, Queen of Cups in RWS or WCS decks) and as you can see from the image, she's out of the water, reaching up, trying her best to achieve her goal, even if she has to be "out of her comfort zone" to do it.
She's going with her emotions, flying high and letting her past drive carry her forward. If there ever is a Queen in the Tarot deck to use her emotions and instincts, this is the lady.
Salmon are the Pagan Symbols of wisdom and knowledge, a little like the Oak, from where Druids get their name from.
Wisdom comes in all shape and size, little bits here, large snippets there, hints here and whole pieces there!
So, today, use your intuition, feel the emotions and if you feel the intuition to jump, feel free!
Wildwood COTD : Eight of Stones
Today is hump day, the middle of the week where the weekend is too far gone and the next one is just as far away. After the day's rain yesterday, it's nice to see the sun shining, hear the birds singing and seeing the flowers blowing in the breeze. Hard to believe it's Mid May, it feels like April.
However, today, we have a return visitor. I say return because this card has been quite recently out to join us: it's the Eight of Stones with the keyword of "Skill". The last time I got this card, I ventured into something I'd never technically undertaken before. It was a little scary but I managed it. I hope that I don't venture that way later on today!
But what else can this man tell us? To me, now, he says: Go for it! Try it! You may not be great at it, but if you do not try, you will not know! I also remember that the last time he came out, I was going to attempt to sew something... I never got around to it, so I might try it later on.
And while we're at it, lets see what else we might like to try to make. It's all very well buying in things, paying for a service, but if cash is tight (and it's often tight right now for a lot of us!) why don't you try doing it yourself? The more you practice, the better you get. And following on from kids TV, Sportacus often says this to the kids: Never give up.
So, that I feel is the theme of the day. Try, try and never give up! If you really want it, develop the skill or skills you need. But start somewhere. Everyone has to!
I hope you like my post for today. If you'd like your own personal private reading, you can book your place here.
Wildwood COTD : Nine of Bows
Today on this Tuesday, we have the Nine of Bows with the keyword of Respect come out and join us. The Woodwose is not someone I tend to mess around with when he decides he's going to show up. That bow and his demeanour demand the respect.
The Bows in this deck are the fire suit in this deck. Every time he comes up, I end up in a pickle and I don't think today is going to be any different. Oh boy!!! The last time the Woodwose came charging out at me was March 21st, and as I look back at my entry that day, I read that the Woodwose is patient and compassionate, as well as commanding.
So like most people do when they see this fellow, they either back up, back away or stand their ground aggressively. There is perhaps, another way? That is, to stand ones ground with patience and firmly, but without aggression or confrontation.
Personally today, the last option was presented, which is why I posted it. It was demonstrated to me by a woman who suffers from ME. We've met due our children and have so far, not spent that much time together over tea or in each others company, though we arranged to meet today, to let the kids play and burn off all the energy that little kids have. Even at 1-year-old and 2 1/2, the kids were being taught and showed respect. Respect for each other, another's' belongings and towards each others pets.
So today, the hint I believe is to act respectfully, as well as give respect where respect is due.
Wildwood COTD : Nine of Vessels
Today, to kick-start us into a new working week, is the Nine of Vessels, with the key word of Generosity. It's more of an emotional generosity, than anything else. And a hard thing to do on a Monday!
Weekends are supposed to be fun and full of adventure, but I have to wonder what the weekend has held in store for a number of people, yourself included. With the weekend just gone as full of sport as it was, with the injuries sustained in certain quarters (I hope those injured in the F1 incident are able to recover quickly and are not too badly hurt!) it can certainly be fraught and feelings can be running high if things have not gone the way you wanted it to.
So, the trick today is to be generous today with your feelings and the feelings of those around you. Don't bite if you're provoked. To me, football (soccer for my American readers) falls into the same pit of "no discussion" as politics and religion. Others though, use that to goad and cause issues where really, none exist.
So do you rise to the bait and get caught on a hook? Or are you a bit more Zen, like this chap next to us? I'd love to be more "Zen" but sometimes, I get hooked into it. The question is, where do you draw the line? That is up to you, but be gentle to yourself and each other today, some of us are lucky we didn't get hurt and can still draw breath.
Wildwood COTD : Knight of Bows
Today, on Sunday, the Knight of Bows kindly comes out to greet us. Since we had the Lynx yesterday, I find it interesting that I pull out the Fox and continue the weekend skills of observing and camouflage.
The fox has a lot going for it, Shamanistic-ally speaking. The list for him is as long as my arm, but there are a few that stand out. Female courage is the first one that comes out. We don't know by looking at this card if the fox is male or female, and to be honest, it matters not. Its the energy surrounding them that is important, not their gender.
But what else has the fox got in store for us today? You can visit its Shamanistic traits here. He last came out for me on the 5th of April, when I probably needed the help of the good Doctor and his Tardis, but I do not feel the need for time travelling or the need to travel to the land of the Sidhe.
However, the ability to observe unnoticed is rather useful, especially with two small children around. It's also useful for people watching. The fox has other useful skills when seeing clients, such as gentleness and swiftness. So today, I bid you well and take care and if you wish to book your reading with me, you can do so here.
Wildwood COTD : Page of Stones
Today, as I manage to sit down from a whirlwind busy morning of chores, the Page of Stones joins me, thanks in part to my youngest child picking him out of the deck.
The Lynx, which represents the Page of Stones, last joined us back in the coldness of a February weekend. Reading back, I can see the traits of the Lynx coming through, in Shamanic Terms. The Lynx has the following traits:
- Divination
- Keenness of sight
- Psychic Sense Development
- Keeper of Secrets
- Movement through time and space
I always remember that the Lynx cannot growl or meow, so if there is ever a lynx watching you, you may never know it, unless your eye sight is anything like this little cat.
So today, the idea I feel is to be observant, keep the secrets and practice using the psychic senses. Have fun, I'm off to finish weeding the front patio.
Wildwood COTD : Ten of Vessels
Thank the Goddess it's Friday at last! And to celebrate, it is as if the Tarot is also celebrating in the form of the Ten of Vessels with the key word of "Happiness" also greeting us!
And what a welcome sight this card is for a Friday! Of course, it's welcome any day of the week, but it's certainly one that had a Friday feel to it!
So, what could this mean for a Friday? Beyond being happy, content, partying, celebrating, what else could it mean? It could mean that you allow yourself to enjoy the moments you find yourself in today, allow yourself to be happy, at least for a time. It does no good to be miserable and unhappy all the time.
But what do you need to do to get to this state? Well, it depends on which road you're travelling on as you read this, but sometimes, the simple things like having a nap in the middle of the day can make you happy. Seeing your child work out his fist puzzle / jigsaw is something else. Getting out to see a friend, arranging a night out or a night in with friends, is often enough too. It's the little things I think that can make us happy, make us smile, lift us up. It makes me think of the Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes song, Up Where We Belong. I have no idea why that song came into my head, but it did.
Anyway, it's Friday and due to events beyond my control, I am free this evening for readings, should you wish it! (Yay!) You can book your slot here.
I wish you all a great weekend filled with chocolate, happiness and whatever else makes you happy!
Wildwood COTD : Four of Stones
On this Thursday, we have the Four of Stones with the keyword of Protection come out and join us. Since I didn't feel the Archer's arrow pierce yesterday, I wonder what and why I need the protection, the rest.
Not that it is not welcome, it is! However, I wonder if I perhaps, you know, missed something yesterday? Or perhaps I didn't, as perhaps I was The Archer, not the target? I shall have to wait and see.
But for today, we're reminded of home, of protection, shelter. We could be the stones, we could be the deer. The sun is about to set, the night is getting cold and it's getting dark. So, what do we need protection from? The elements? Other deer? I don't see any other deer in this card, so it's not that I feel.
We all have a need for shelter, for protection, from as soon as we are born, to the moment we start to venture out on our own, we need protection.
For today, I feel it's a stay in doors or protect yourself if you need to venture out. And that might not just be getting a coat, though with the weather doing what it's doing these days, that might not be a bad thing!
So, if you need some protection, or some shelter for a part of you, then I am here to help you build it, if you so wish.














