Boundaries and Boundless
The poet Robert Frost said it best when he said, "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors". We all need to have good boundaries with the people around us; our friends, our families, our co-workers and our most intimate partners.
We also need to have boundaries with ourselves. My daughter calls this "making good life choices". It's when we choose the fruit over the cake, or the early worknight bedtime over the nightclub.
Sometimes, though, we create unnecessary boundaries that become self-imposed limitations. We chose to stay in our comfortable routine rather than pushing ourselves to something new, exciting and expansive.
Knowing what should be a boundary and what should be boundless is not always an easy trick. We need to be able to see the difference between damaging limits set by societal norms, low-self-esteem and fear, and healthy limits that protect us.
One way to do this is with tarot. There are tarot cards that can easily speak of boundaries, such as the Four of Pentacles, the Seven of Wands and the Nine of Wands. While "boundaries" is not a typical keyword for any of these three cards, each can clearly speak of the need for self-protection and establishing good boundaries.
On the other hand, there are many tarot cards that can speak of limitless possibilities, including the Star, the Sun, the Wheel of Fortune and the Seven of Cups. It's interesting to note that many of those cards of expansive thinking belong to the Major Arcana, the Greater Secrets of the tarot deck
When we learn to protect ourselves and still push past our limits in healthy ways, we open up the path to our greatest potential for success.
Sign Up Now for Tarot Classes in the Conference Room!
There's still room to sign up for "Explore the Major Arcana". This in-person class is being held in my conference room in my Palm City office on October 10, 7-9 pm. Great for beginners and others, this class will help you understand the spiritual lessons of the Fool's Journey, as well as practical ways to interpret the Major Arcana cards in your tarot reading.
Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, you must pay the $30 class fee. Visit the event listing on my website for more information.
On Sunday, October 28, from 4-6 pm, you can join us for the next class in the series, "Explore the Minor Arcana". This class will discuss the forty numbered cards of the Minor Arcana. You will learn the numerology and elemental associations that make understanding and interpreting these cards easy and insightful.
Once again, seating is limited. Reserve your seat by paying the $30 class fee. For more information, visit the event listing on my website.
The Week in Review
Here's a simple, profound one-card tarot exercise for you to try, new on my Community Tarot Blog.
From 2013, here is a post about proper boundaries in spiritual communities called "Leadership, Service and Ego".
From 2012, here is a post that discusses how the Minor Arcana invites us to push out of the boundaries of our comfort zone on our way to success.
From Around the Web
Now October is here, check out the very comprehensive tarotscopes for the month provided on Simply Tarot!
As Halloween approaches, you might be in the marker for a special Halloween themed tarot deck. You could try the traditional and well-loved "Halloween Tarot" from U.S. Games, Inc.
Here's an interesting article claiming that tarot is "going mainstream"!
Upcoming Events
Sunday, October 7, 4-6 pm
Tarot Meetup: Cards and Conversation
Panera Bread
2894 SW Town Center Way, Palm City, FL
Join us for fellowship, readings, tarot study and more! The meeting is free to attend, show your appreciation by supporting Panera while you are there.
Bring a tarot deck or borrow one at the meeting.
You can RSVP on Meetup or simply meet us at Panera!
Wednesday, October 10, 7-9 pm
Explore the Major Arcana
Christiana's Conference Room
1025 SW Martin Downs Blvd, #203, Palm City, FL
Register now for this tarot class appropriate for beginners, or anyone wanting to deepen their tarot practice. Visit the event listing on my website for more information.
Saturday, October 13, 11-6
Treasure Coast Pagan Pride Day
1400 E Midway Road, Fort Pierce
Celebrate the season with a full day of workshops, performances and vendors! I will be teaching a workshop and offering low-cost tarot readings under my tent!
For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Sunday, October 21, 4-6 pm
Free Class: Crystal Power for Tarot
Christiana's Conference Room
1025 SW Martin Downs Blvd, #203, Palm City, FL
Join guest teacher Mary Ellen Collins for a free class! Mary Ellen will teach us the art of crystal casting, and how to incorporate stones into your tarot reading. Bring your tarot deck, Mary Ellen will have crystals for you to use in your practice readings.
Class size is limited, please call Christiana at 561-655-1160 to RSVP.
Wednesday, October 24, 7-8 pm
Global Tarot Circle on Facebook Live
Join tarot friends from around the world for an hour of readings and tarot study. This session will celebrate the season with instruction and exercises for using tarot to connect with loved ones in spirit.
To join, simply visit my FB business page, hit LIKE and look for the live feed!
Sunday, October 28, 4-6 pm
Explore the Minor Arcana
Christiana's Conference Room
1025 SW Martin Downs Blvd, #203, Palm City, FL
Register now to take this class focusing on the forty numbered cards of the Minor Arcana.
This class will equip you to interpret these cards in your tarot readings, and to find the mundane and spiritual wisdom locked within them.
Class size is limited. You must reserve your seat by paying the $30 class fee. Visit the event listing on my website for more information.
