Magic

I started this post when I was in Chicago, about 2 weeks ago.  But I was too tired to finish it.  So let's pretend it's two weeks ago.  I'm overwhelmed and terrified.  In spite of careful packing, I have too much stuff, it's hard to get to, I can't imagine how I'm going to make this trip across the country and keep me and my two dogs safe and sound.  Packing the car and unpacking the car is taking me way too long.  And I want to just put down roots at Lou's and Beth's place because I'm scared and it feels safe and cozy at their place.  This is not part of the Grand Plan.

Remember my post about the Fool's Journey?  The Fool steps off the cliff, carefree and happy, with his little dog at his heels, certain all will be well.  Having taken that leap of faith, The Fool had better have some Magic, or he will fall!  And that is exactly what he encounters next. The Magician!  The Magician in the Rider-Waite tarot deck combines all 4 elements (pentacles, cups, swords, wands) to create magic. See how he's also pointing above and below, and the infinity sign on his head?  That's connection, above and below, and spiritual and all around.  The Magician is there to help him along - to connect to Spirit and ground to Earth. 

Well my magician (two actually) appeared too! See the picture below?  (Be sure to notice the two doggies, they are part of the alchemy.)

I sure needed a lot of help combining and managing and weeding out my stuff.  Thank the goddess and the universe for Beth and Lou, who helped me sort and pare and organize and pack.  And truly, it was a lot of magic that I desperately needed.  Beth was an amazing magician - taking the elements in hand (including me, my dogs, our stuff, and my worries) and combining for a truly magical outcome. (Darn - I should have a picture of my car here to prove it.  And my aura, too, which must be a calmer color.  Well, you'll just have to take my word for it.) Lou was the igniting spark who told me what an amazing Magician Beth was and providing me with spiritual sustenance and grounding to the earth and loads of love.  Ask for help, and it appears.  Thanks, Beth and Lou!