DOCR for 3 January 2016

Deck: Rider Waite

Time: 07:03

Card: VIII Strength

Morning Interpretation: According to The Key to the Tarot my day will have something to do with magnanimity, or perhaps courage. Action, power, and energy may also affect my day. The general description of this card in Power Tarot explains that this card is much more about dominion over one’s own self than power over others. In A Reading tells me that I have the power to to deal with whatever life will bring me. Work indicates that my current position is strong, so now is the time to pursue my career plans. Under Romance, I’m told that I’ll meet someone I’ll hit it off with and we’ll have a passionate affair (ha). I’m to expect money to arrive, according to the Finances section, and I’ll pay my debts. The Health section suggests starting a journal is a good idea, and that I should correct bad dietary habits and start a fitness regimen as now is a good time for caring for all aspects of my self. The Spirituality section tells me that I’ll discover the correct balance between my spirituality and the material. I’m to listen to my intuition. Empowerment says, simply, that I’ll conquer any obstacles by employing my willpower and determination.

Notes: (morn) Note the First: Mr. Waite notes in The Key to the Tarot that this card has been switched places with Justice, because it pleases him to do this. Note the Second: I think this is the first Major Arcana card I’ve pulled from this deck for my daily reading.

Outcome of Day: I’m in the process of changing my diet and engaging in a fitness program.

DOCR for 1 January 2016

Deck: New Century

Time: 00:52

Card: XVI The Tower

Morning Interpretation: Simply Tarot tells me that I’m in for some strife and the possible breaking up of friendships today. My health may become poorly, or I may have an accident of some sort. In Power Tarot, I find a more positive definition: The Tower is an indication of the destruction of things that have imprisoned me, though these changes may be unexpected and sudden. This card has appeared because I have an inner desire to break free, though it may seem to come out of nowhere. Under In A Reading, I learn that “this is a wake-up call.” It’s more about sweeping clean some aspect(s) of my life than anything else, and I’ll be cast adrift for some time by these events. The Work section warns me that something bad is in the offing, but that this will ultimately place me where I want most to be jobwise as my current situation isn’t where I want to be at this time. The Romance section holds nothing for me, and I think the Financial section is equally uninformative. The Health section seems to say I may experience some illness, but that I’ll completely recover swiftly. Spirituality is very positive, saying I’ll experience some sort of “sudden enlightenment” which will come from deeply within myself; I may have some sort of inexplicable experience or event happen to me and it will open my eyes. Empowerment says, simply, that for a fresh start and new opportunities, “existing conditions” must be overthrown.

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I had a friend I know online pick the deck for me. Figured it would be a nice change. Note the Second: This card is interesting for the first day of the year.

Outcome of Day: I had a surprisingly eventful day (for me, anyway). I wrote, then went out to lunch with a friend with whom I spent several hours hanging out. Among other things, we discussed my future, and she encouraged me to be patient and go to school for a solid career instead of leaping into the job market as I’ve been considering. I don’t know if I have this kind of patience any longer. Either way, I expect to be adrift for a while, as I try to establish some things about my life.

DOCR for 30 December 2015

Deck: Egyptian Mini-Deck

Time: 03:53

Card: Six of Chalices

Morning Interpretation: The tiny booklet that came with this little deck says my day will have something to do with memories and nostalgia, or perhaps simplicity. According to Power Tarot, this card’s central concepts regard new opportunities and old memories and nostalgia; it may also have something to do with children and/or childhood; or perhaps “generally happy times.” The general description indicates I may need to use abilities and skills that haven’t been employed for a while, or that I need to reconsider an opportunity I may have missed; rewards I’ll gain in the future will come at the expense of past effort. I’m warned against allowing myself to believe that my best years are behind me, or this will become my reality; nostalgia is not a good thing here. In A Reading tells me to go ahead and use the memories of my childhood wishes and dreams to boost my creative work. Inspiration and/or new energy may come from someone or something from my past. However, I’m warned not to allow this nostalgic feeling to block my view of current goals. I may have something to do with children today. Work tells me that my creative urges could possibly be enriched “by the happy fantasies of childhood or the past in general.” My creative endeavors will meet with success. It’s possible that I’ll receive a new opportunity from someone from my past. The Romance section claims I’ll meet with a past lover and rekindle the relationship we had, or that I’ll receive good news from or have a romantic fantasy fulfilled in an unexpected encounter with an old childhood friend. Finances holds little useful to me, as I lack my old childhood toys, and I’m unable to invest at this time. Under the Health section, I’m warned that health problems, both emotional and physical, may have something to do with my past. The Spirituality section pretty much fits my life as it is now, claiming that I may be drawn back into past religious beliefs or find my way onto the path of the Old Religion. According to the Empowerment section, “forgotten skills, old dreams, and unlived fantasies” will help me find answers to current problems.

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I haven’t had this card yet this month. Note the Second: Regarding the Spirituality section—this card is rather late to the game. LOL

Outcome of Day: If fictional children count, I had a lot to do with children today.

DOCR for 27 December 2015

Deck: Art of Tarot

Time: 07:13

Card: XXI The World

Morning Interpretation: According to the Art of Tarot book that came with the deck, this card represents completion of a phase of life, or new beginnings. The general description of this card in Power Tarot indicates that this is a time for me to expand my horizons. In a Reading tells me that I’ve reached completion and fulfillment, but that this is only a step on the ladder to my overall goal of knowing myself better; the journey is the point, not the destination. The Work section tells me I’m just where I want most to be with my work. Under Romance, I’m told I’ll find what I’m looking for. Finances tells me to take heart; what I’ve been waiting for is near at hand. The Health section tells me I’ve found “unity, harmony, and balance” and that it’s a good idea for me to welcome sycnchronicities. According to the Spirituality section, I’ll attain a bit of “cosmic consciousness” by doing what I can to transcend the ordinary. Empowerment says I’ve overcome my limitations and surmounted the obstacles that stood in my way.

Notes: (morn) I’ve gotten a lot of Major Arcana cards the past week or so.

Outcome of Day: I’d have to say that the Work section was most accurate today. I’ve been doing what I love most: writing—getting fresh new words on a project.

DOCR for 26 December 2015

Deck: New Century

Time: 10:56

Card: King of Swords

Morning Interpretation: According to Simply Tarot, the book which came with this deck, this card represents a person who is adept at company politics. It may also represent some sort of professional person such as a lawyer or doctor. This definition is in line with Power Tarot‘s general description of this card. Under In A Reading, I’m told it’s probably a good time to get away from the beliefs and ideas I’ve been using—they’re old and have outlived their usefulness; I need to listen to my intuition more, and not so much my intellect. The Work section has nothing for me, and same with the Romance section—nothing for singles. According to the Finances section, I’m about to experience a situation with my money flow that I’ll need to face head-on. The Health section also seems to hold nothing for me. The Spirituality section suggests I need to focus my spiritual search inward—read and study, and do research; and employ my intellect in seeking my path. Empowerment says, simply, my “sharp intellect cuts to the heart of any matter.”

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I had this card on the third of this month, with my Art of Tarot deck. Note the Second: Re the Health section—I’ve done all my medical tests and gotten the results from them and dealt with the things I need to as a result, and surgery is not on the horizon.

Outcome of Day: I decided to cut a couple scenes from one of my WIPs, then rewrote the first of them. I guess you could say it took “sharp intellect” in order to reach the decision I needed to cut those scenes.

DOCR for 24 December 2015

Deck: New Century

Time: 07:03

Card: 0 The Fool

Morning Interpretation: The Simply Tarot book tells me that this card is positive, a starting point. There may be delays, but something new awaits me, though it’s a good idea for me to pause to listen to my instincts before forging into something new; jumping in with both feet right away is highly inadvisable. I may feel insecure and be insensitive and/or thoughtless as a result. In Power Tarot‘s general definition of this card, I learn that this card may indicate I’m going too far too fast. Generally, though, this card is read as positive, an indication of exuberance, the human spirit’s potential, and the “innate wisdom of a child.” In A Reading tells me to expect either a new beginning or a fresh start and to “expect the unexpected.” Under Work, I learn that I’ll start something new, or may travel; my enthusiasm will spread to others and help me on a professional basis. According to the Romance section, I’m not currently ready for commitment; I’m enjoying my freedom. The Finances section indicates that I’ll be getting some financial opportunities that are new to me; I’m to expect an increase of some sort. My health will undergo decided improvement according to the Health section, and the Spirituality section tells me that everything I experience in my quest for spiritual understanding will help me reach a deeper comprehension of myself and my beliefs. Empowerment says, simply, that the first day of my life is today.

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I feel the new beginnings prediction may be fairly accurate today for some reason. Note the Second: If “travel” includes locally, this card is definitely right; I’m going up to the VA Hospital today.

Outcome of Day: I traveled to the VA and home again.

DOCR for 23 December 2015

Deck: Deviant Moon

Time: 10:31

Card: V The Hierophant

Morning Interpretation: The booklet that came with this deck tells me that this card will have a lot to do with spirituality; I’ll have control, or be divinely inspired. Mercy and conformity may also play a part in my day. In Power Tarot, I’m told by the general description of this card that it represents organizations—religious institutions, the family, and corporations; it’s also about tradition and the customary way of doing things—and ritual. In A Reading tells me that I’ll have a clash with some outside authority that will help me figure out better my own position on things. The Work section seems to hold nothing for me, as I am not working a traditional job. The Romance section is similarly uninformative. Under Finances, I’m advised to use strategies that are down-to-earth and stable; following the rules at this juncture is wise, and will result in a financially robust future. I’m told under Health to seek “ritualized therapy” in my health care needs; the most important thing in this is not just the ritual of the healthcare, but also my belief in my body’s ability to heal itself. The Spirituality section tells me that I’ll benefit a great deal from tradition and that I should take some time to connect with my spiritual self. Empowerment says that practicing ritual will invigorate me as well as connect me “to the source of All That Is.”

Notes: (morn) Note the First: It’s nice to get a card I haven’t had all month. Note the Second: I tend to habitually seek conventional medicine alternatives and practice the rituals of it, particularly the ingestion of my medications, ritualistically every day.

Outcome of Day: I saw my mom today, and spoke with her on the phone at least twice.

DOCR for 22 December 2015

Deck: Rider Waite

Time: 12:39

Card: Page of Cups

Morning Interpretation: The Key to the Tarot tells me my day will have something to do with a young man who will be of service to me. There may be a message or some sort of news today. I will apply myself, reflect, or meditate—or these things may be related in some way to business I’m doing. In Power Tarot‘s general description, I learn that this card represents new beginnings, expansion, and development of spirituality and creativity. The In A Reading section tells me that something new will be born in my life, and the Work section offers a similar positive message, in that the “professional doldrums” I’ve been suffering will end under a wave of “emotional freshness” in my career; I may also receive a message I’ve been waiting for, and it will give me new hope. The Romance section of course tells me that I may enter into a new relationship. According to the Finances section indicates I’ll get a financial break. The Health section warns me that my positive and negative emotions will quickly result in health issues. Spirituality tells me not to “lose sight of . . . emotional enthusiasm,” and that I should study the esoteric things that hold my interest as well as “cultivate an inner stillness.” Empowerment says that I’ll open myself to every possibility if I seek my true path.

Notes: (“morn”) Note the First: I had this card just the other day, when I used my Egyptian mini-deck.

Outcome of Day: I did get a bit of a break, financially, today.

DOCR for 20 December 2015

Deck: Egyptian Mini-Deck

Time: 07:00

Card: Knave of Chalices

Morning Interpretation: The deck’s booklet says simply, “messenger.” I’m left to guess that I’ll be receiving some sort of message today. In the general description of this card from Power Tarot, I’m told this is a card of creativity and spiritual development, along with new beginnings. In A Reading tells me that I’ll have some sort of creative explosion. The Work section claims my career will take a sudden upward swing, or that I’ll receive a message that’ll give me hope. The Romance section tells me that a new relationship may begin, placing me where I want to be most. According to the Finances section, I’m going to get a financial break. The Health section warns that my emotions, whether negative or positive, will appear promptly in my body, and that it’s best to listen to what my body is telling me instead of “rushing off to the doctor.” Spirituality tells me to keep an eye on my emotional enthusiasm and that I should do my best to “cultivate an inner stillness.” Empowerment indicates that I’ll open myself to all the possibilities if I look for my “true path.”

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I’m glad it’s not a Pentacles card, or another Seven of Pentacles. Note the Second: I opened the cards’ booklet right up to the Chalices section without trying.

Outcome of Day: I had a very intensively social day, and had to retreat to privacy and darkness while out in order to recover. Luckily, I was at a friend’s home, and was able to take refuge in a bedroom for a while. It’s been a long time since I needed to do this. I would have to say my emotional enthusiasm definitely suffered today, though cultivating “an inner stillness” as suggested helped somewhat.

DOCR for 19 December 2015

Deck: Art of Tarot

Time: 01:30

Card: Seven of Pentacles

Morning Interpretation: In the book that came with this deck, I’m told that my efforts are about to pay off, but that “continued effort is essential.” Power Tarot tells me it’s time to evaluate where I am. I may want to take a break, but inspiration will push me further on. The In A Reading section claims I’m about to receive some sort of financial payoff for all my hard work. Under Work, I’m told I may choose to do something totally different from what I’ve been working on up to this point. The Romance section suggests I may want to evaluate where I currently am and perhaps make some “major lifestyle changes.” I’m to keep going despite the faltering or waning of what I’m trying to achieve, according to the Finances section; this will be brief, a hiccup, before I’m on a roll again. The Health section advises me to follow up my recent medical checkup with a new diet and fitness regimen, though it claims my medical results were positive. Once again, I have long realized that, as the Spirituality section says, that “life unfolds from the inside out,” though it does suggest that I need to evaluate where I am spiritually in order to break through negative beliefs. Lastly, the Empowerment section tells me that all my hard work will pay off, but that it’s advisable for me to take a break before starting a new project.

Notes: (morn) Note the First: I think I got this card on the 2nd of this month with the New Century deck, and on the 15th with the Rider Waite deck. Note the Second: I have a feeling I’ve opened Power Tarot to this very same card numerous times since beginning these daily readings, because the pages no longer fan up in this spot. Note the Third: I did actually go to the doctor recently, for an interim check in regarding my borderline diabetes; sadly, my previous efforts with diet and exercise failed to make a notable difference, so now I’m on medications. I will as soon as possible be seeing a dietitian for better advice about a diabetic-friendly diet and continue my fitness regimen. Note the Fourth: All this talk of taking a break and evaluating where I am appeals to me. I’ve recently started a new project set on a new world and I’m working on the background and worldbuilding, which takes a great deal of contemplation.

Outcome of Day: I spent the day working on a project I worked on briefly following Nano in November. Established some “facts” about faith practices in one country—they’re dramatically different from one side of the country to the other—and generally distracted myself with the internet.