Ancient Air ~ Li Po Translated from Chinese by J. P. Seaton Climbed high, to gaze upon the sea, Heaven and Earth, so vast, so vast. Frost clothes all things in Autumn, Winds waft, the broad wastes cold. Glory, splendor; eastward flowing stream, This world’s affairs, just waves. White sun covered, its dying rays, The […]
Draw for November 13, 2016: Active Influence: Gjalp & Greip/Five of Wands Rune: Nauthiz/Need Hidden Influence: Hreidmar & Ottar/Five of Coins Well, at least the Fives balance each other. Otherwise, there’s not a lot here that’s happy. Arguments are in the air, disagreements abound. Losses must be grieved, and adding to the grief is that, […]
The Snake Charmer ~ Sarojini Naidu Translated from Pashto by Saduddin Shpoon Whither dost thou hide from the magic of my flute-call? In what moonlight-tangled meshes of perfume, Where the clustering keovas guard the squirrel’s slumber, Where the deep woods glimmer with the jasmine’s bloom? I’ll feed thee, O beloved, on milk and wild red […]
Draw for November 10, 2016: Active Influence: Fenris/The Devil Rune: Dagaz/Breakthrough Bonus Rune: Gar/The Unknown (it hopped out of the basket when I pulled Dagaz) Hidden Influence: Svipdag/Knight of Cups Good intentions are good start, but the emotional energies are much more intense than can be managed by mere positive thinking. A lot of stuff […]
Draw for November 9, 2016: Active Influence: Loki & Thor/Seven of Swords Rune: Teiwaz/Truth (reversed) Hidden Influence: Gunnlod/Two of Cups Lies, treachery, and deceit. If you agree to a bad deal or a dishonest plan, be sure you understand what you’re agreeing to—someone who wants you to lie is lying to you. Defend your interests, […]
