The Major Arcana by Serene Spirit

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Hallelujah! A final decision has been made: a calling, a conviction, a spiritual calling. Reward or punishment for previous actions. Transformation

Magic Happens, Manifestation, Command of all the elements needed for life, confidence. Do what you will, Spirit to earth connection

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Angel : Messenger of resurrection Trumpet : The Call to realization / Awareness Naked people arisen from their coffins: In Awe of the power, Resurrection / Transformation from the confinements of earth

Aloha makes a final decision at least for a time. She decides to focus on her career and chooses where she will work.

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Hand above, hand pointing to earth : As above, so below On the table : Pentacles : Earth Element, Money Rod : Fire Element, Creativity Cup : Water Element : Emotions Swords : Air : Thought and ideas Wand in the hand: Mastery of magic Sign of Infinity : No limit, spiritual connection Serpent-cincture around the waist : Eternity Aloha is learning the skills of manifestation : understanding the influence of emotions, money, ideas and her passion to achieve.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Indecision, Procrastination, no judgment at all, delay, mediocre results. Nothing gets done. Refusal to see

Nuit procrastinates, unable to decide between her various options, drifting without purpose. This leaves her in limbo.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Deceiver or trickster, creates for selfish ends. Underhanded Energy, using magic for wrong reasons. Lack of confidence. Con-man.

Nuit tells her sad story and learns that she has the gift to convince through manipulating and telling untruths.

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Flux and change brought about by our unconscious desires and fears. Imagination : good and bad. Road to illumination, through intellectual light.

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Full Moon : Reflected light of the imagination, not spirit Face of Mercy, Dew of thought falling, With peace, fear dissolves 1 Dogs, 1 Wolf: Fears of the natural mind at the point of death Lobster : The worst of us that tries to manifest at times The Path : A journey to the unknown The peace of the stars allows Aloha to acknowledge her secret desires and face the fears that she carried of the relationship. An unexpected offer comes of a job back home.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Situation out of control. Illusion, deceit, loss of money, things out of control, Impending danger, Tiredness, energy drained.

Nuit cannot see the Stars of peace and the panic of being alone becomes uncontrollable. Her fears come to the foreground and she Decides that the world is against her.

Re-birth, Nurturing, Planting new seeds of creation, Fertility, Pleasure, Earthy, Abundance Emotional Power

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Crown of 12 Stars:

Royalty. 12 Signs of the Zodiac, 12 is the Christ number Field of Ripening Corn: Abundance, fruition Waterfall in the background: Flow of emotion Heart Shield of Venus: Love, feminine sexuality, Strength Symbol on Shield: Feminine Sexuality Sceptre with globe: Holding the world in her hand . Aloha plants and nurtures new projects in her life. She is taking on her own power & encourages other people around her community.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Energy that is overbearing, over-protective, and stifles growth. Jealousy, snobbery : someone tied to parental approval. Problems with pregnancy.

Nuit likes to control people around her and knows that by turning them into victims through fear she can keep them tied to her.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Sudden upheaval, change, Destruction. A house (life structure) is destroyed : the foundations were unsound. New structures can be built.

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Lightning : Fire and smoke : Building Destroyed: People falling : Stormy seas :

Sudden, violent strike, Unavoidable Fire destroys / Cleanses Solid foundations of life crumble Elevated position takes a fall Rough time

Aloha’s fiancé cannot cope with her and leaves. Her world comes tumbling down. In the destruction new foundations can be created.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Representative of structured beliefs or religions such as the Pope. Upholder of tradition : the rules of society. A time for Study

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Triple crown of the Pope:

Monarch of Church Government and State of Roman Catholic Church Flanked by Pillars: Worldly, Temple Building Sceptre & Triple Cross: Staff of Authority ( Modern) Suggestion of Hierarchy also seen as the two ministers kneeling before him Crossed Keys: Keys of Life in perfect Balance Hand raised: Pointing upward : It Is so ( manifested beliefs) Aloha is becoming a leader in her community and values the traditional path. She decides to study the structure fro greater understanding.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M A last minute reprieve : disaster is avoided. The threat may have been an illusion. A very positive card Nuit realizes that she has been behaving badly and decides to change.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Beliefs that are outworn held on to through dogma to restrict progress. Brainwashing such as cult structure. Bad advice

Nuit rules through dogma and tyranny, believing that she is always right. She is unable or unwilling to learn from anyone.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M A time for moderation, balance and harmony. A sign of good health and well-being. Being Patient. Understanding life’s principles.

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Winged Angel with Sun on head : Symbol of Divine Energy Square/ Triangle of the septenary (chest) : The 7 Principles of Man : Atma - Spirit or Self Buddhi - Spiritual Soul Manas - the spiritual, inner, or higher Ego; mind. Kamarupa - the "desire body", Prana - the vital principle Linga Sharira - the double or phantom body.(Etheric) Sthula Sharira - the physical body

2 Cups of Flowing Water: Life Essence Feet : one on earth, one in water : Seasonal Influences, Perpetual movement, Secret to Eternal Life (Re-Incarnation)

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Victory, charging forward, Leadership in balance, strength, Will, confidence of the warrior Can represent a Vehicle ( car)

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Sword :Warrior : Victorious in battle, Science, progress & thought 2 Moons on shoulders : Urim & Thummin ( Hebrew) objects of divination Meaning Doctrine and Truth Black and White Sphinx : Balance and understanding of Nature and the physical ( Yin and Yang in balance ) and perfect control and direction Armour : Strength and will Facing full forward: Direction and Purpose Aloha is feeling powerful and balanced and uses this confidence to go forward into victory.

One of the Four Cardinal Virtues Although Aloha is disappointed she is patient with the process finding her balance and peace that allows her to see the bigger picture.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M ^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Extremes : over-indulgence or miserly behaviour. Growth is stunted. Mood swings, uncertainty and emotional stability. Nuit wants to change but tries to do it all at once. The result is excessive and unbalanced behaviour : from high to low energy.

Bullying, being defeated. Difficulties. Wasting energy and resources :going in the wrong Direction. Losing a vehicle

Nuit is living in the land of illusion and our of control. She uses force without effect and is heading down the path of failure.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Events held in suspension : delays. Looking at things the wrong way round. Requires a change of perspective or sacrifice

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Upside down male tied by foot : Unable to move Would you cut off your foot to escape? Sacrifice? Gallows: Tau Cross: Life, Resurrection, Re-incarnation, blood sacrifice (Egyptian) Modern meaning : Society’s framework, tied to tradition Crossed leg :Fylfot cross : Symbol of magic for zodiac and 4 elements Glow around the head: Sign of the martyr The bank has delayed the money for the house, so Aloha and her fiancé have to look at it from a different perspective or sacrifice something in order to achieve their dreams.

^xç `xtÇ|Çzá M Solitude needed, caution and clear thought. Withdrawing to re-new energies. The wise sage. Can mean feeling alone. Introversion to find inner and spiritual truth

^xç fçÅuÉÄá M Man alone on top of Mountain : See things from height : a larger perspective away from people Lantern : Shining the light on a situation Star in the lantern : Ancient Wisdom Lighting the World Dark colours : Seclusion / Meditation Staff / Wand: Creation Aloha has been charging forward through strength and power but it is time to stop and see what her destination is : her destiny.

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Any bondage is SELF- INFLICTED and release from bondage is in own control. Over- Control restricts growth : let go!

Head buried in the sand : Futility and barrenness, desertion and abandonment. Lack of wisdom.

Nuit is trapped by her own behaviour but she has the ability to change her life through changing her way of looking at things : her attitude.

Nuit’s journey of mastery is not working and is unable or unwilling to look at herself. She simply feels lost, alone and abandoned.