Today is the New Year's Day, and like most people, it's the holiday when we stop and take stock on the directions we are headed and whether we're meeting the goals we desire and/or have set out for ourselves. So, of course, I too am involved in this.
What was 2015 about for me? Work, work, and more work. Also death and crochet. Strange combination but the way that works is that several friends passed and I retreated into crochet to deal with it. I've created 6 or 7 blankets, a few shawls, and not sure what else in the past 8 months. It's given me a lot of time to think and to also contemplate how it's consistent action which produces results. I mean, we all already know that, but it becomes very noticeable when there is a tangible product at the end of it.
Internal work isn't always as quickly obvious. The effects can be subtle and almost imperceptible until we arrive at a point where we realize we are not the same as we once were any more. Until then, we move forward hoping to become aware of the benefits of our consistent efforts.
Even though this is a public blog, I don't really expect anyone to read it. So I will be posting whatever suits me that is metaphysical in nature. For starters, I resumed the Tarot Life series of books as I have done in the past two years. This year though I'll be using two decks one for internal work, the other for external work. My "Destiny Card" is based on my birthday and is the Two of Pentacles every year, but I've chosen the ones which art resonates best with my goals and where I'm at. The point is to use the "destiny card" in one's morning contemplation/meditation.
Internal work: Navigator's Tarot of the Mystic Sea: "Remaining
stuck in old patterns and unproductive ways of behavior is not
conducive to personal growth. You need support from partners and friends
to work toward a successful outcome in business or creative projects
after you have organized your enterprise carefully" The word above is "permutation", which is a mathematical concept where elements are arranged and/or rearranged in a specific order. It also means transformation and alteration. This is a very "Gemini-looking" card and I really think it represents me well. One person is holding on to the disk, the other is tossing it or levitating it, whichever you prefer. It speaks to the tangible and the intangible.
External Work: Law of Attraction Tarot; "Indecision: Something is Brewing. A young woman finds herself at a crossroads and is clearly undecided about which way to go. Perhaps to the right, giving precedence to common sense and inner discipline or to the left, giving free rein to the bizarre, the fascinating and mystery that lies within her. Many people cling to what they achieved long ago, but some are afraid to dream because they fer failure, and therefore, won't take responsibility for successes as well as failures." The card is one of a person weighing their options and trying to choose the right one that will get them to where they want to go. Will they go the fast one or the scenic one? Will you wander about a bit and have some fun, or just get to business and be efficient? 
The way this works is that each day two cards are drawn at the end of the day. One is placed on the left and the other on the right. The left one speaks to how to avoid getting side-tracked and the one on the right to what to do to stay on track. Left: Ace of Pentacles - Generation: there is more to life that worldly fame and going after money, pursue spiritual riches. Right: 3 of Swords - Desolation: Opening up to the root cause of pain/fear will banish it for good. Allow yourself to feel sorrow and build a new foundation on the surprising results of discovering your inner self. I think it's trying to say that I should not allow things to distract me from the work of getting in touch with the internal work that needs to be addressed. It's so easy to get distracted and to disappear into hobbies, work, entertainment, friends, etc. The pain and fear which is inside us is what prevents us from moving forward.
And in today's case the card that can sidetrack for internal work is the card that keeps me on track for external work! How is that for interesting?
Left: Two of Wands - Restlessness: the need to put an end to hesitation. Change means taking risks, exploring unknown territories and living with uncertainty for a period of time.When discomfort becomes unbearable and the benefits you stand to gain outweigh the possible disadvantages, it's time to act. Right: Ace of Coins - Healing: To be rich is a lifestyle that offers more opportunities, more freedom, and more choices. To become rich is not a privilege granted to a few, but a question of having the right approach to life and being aware that you create your own destiny. This is a very clear message to me that I should move forward with changing jobs.
Now it's time for Sherlock! I've been waiting ALL DAY!!!
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