On the 21st day of December, tarot gave to me: Ah! A little surprise...not a tarot card at all, buy a card from Mickie Mueller's Voice of the Trees, an enchanting oracle deck based on the Orgham. For our Solstice today, we have Ivy. Since this is not traditional tarot, I'm giving us a bonus...a sample of Mickie's wonderful text. It's so interesting and beautiful, you may just want to give yourself a little Solstice gift. It's so easy: CLICK! Divinatory Meaning: Tenacity/Self Your survival instinct is strong, even if life has put tough barriers that seem insurmountable; you have everything you need to rise above and power through whatever is before you.  You may have not

On the 20th day of December, tarot gave to me: the 8 of Pentacles from the Gilded Tarot. In a few days, it'll be "...the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." But now, a few days before Christmas, everyone is stirring, putting last minute touches on the treasures they will present to their loved ones. So what are you doing here? You'd better scurry!

On the 19th day of December, tarot gave to me: The 4 aces from the Fairy Tarot! They couldn't be any sweeter, could they? And they are oh-so-wise, only see...they know Latin and have mottos! The mottos are (clockwise from top left) roughly: He who spares the bad injures the good. The following day is the student of the previous day. Worries sharpen the mortal heart. A penny saved is a penny earned.    

On the 16th day of December, tarot gave to me: The 8 of Wands from the Dream Enchantress Tarot. I love this quirky image, don't you? It's a Friday in December. Things that may usually plod along quite placidly will probably be swept up in the festive, energetic momentum of the Holiday Season! Hold on tight and enjoy the ride! (yes, I know the lady in the card isn't holding on...I'm pretty sure she is a stunt professional, so kids: don't try this at home!)