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In his article relating to his newly published Encyclopedia of Angels1, (Llewellyn Journal, 01-19-2009), Richard Webster recounts a recent visit he made with his wife to the Lac d'Annecy in the French Alps. His reason for going there was that he had heard of a delightful legend concerning the origins of this lake: that it (and a second one) had been formed by the copious tears wept by an angel who had been called back to Heaven and could not bear the thought of leaving that part of France. I like Webster's Spirit Guides and Angel Guardians2 very much, and so I shall now buy his new Encyclopedia of Angels; I just slightly regret the fact that I did not have access to his writing when I ...
As readers, heck, as humans, we are often asked for clarification about a situation. This technique and spread can help provide that clarification, if there is more than one person involved. In addition, it is meant to aid in understanding the other person (or people) involved so that the querent can develop the best plan to improve the situation or help progress a goal. You'll need two decks for this. Specifically, you'll need two sets of Court cards. Divide your deck into three piles: Major Arcana, Court cards, and the rest of the Minor Arcana. Ask your querent to break down the situation and the people involved. As an example, let's say there is an issue at work, involving the ...
Why do hands fascinate us? Do hands have a hidden meaning? Nearly all of us have wondered about something we see in our own hands or spot in another person's hands. No two hands are completely alike, not even for the same person, and no set of hands exactly resembles another set of hands. The differences can be eye-catching. Once you notice something different about your hands, or another person's, you can only go so far in pondering what tales that the hands have to tell—if only someone could read it. Wouldn't you be surprised to know that not only do hands have a meaning beyond the obvious—their everyday use—but that with almost no effort, you yourself can access a ...
I don't think anybody makes changes in their lives due to what I call the "One Thing." That's when one thing happens and your life changes. Rather, that "One Thing" is a catalyst to change. Usually, events that lead to the change have developed over many years. That's what happened to me. First, there was my name. "Seymour" is a fine name. It comes from Saint Maurus (a follower of Saint Benedict), who is known for his prayer of healing. Many fine men have this name. But when I was quite young, there was a silly TV show with a host using the same name. He would always be introduced with the first syllable exaggerated as it fell in pitch, sounding like "Seeeeeeeeeeeeee-more." I was ...
