Raymond T. Anderson
@ursuscanus.bsky.social
Curmudgeon based in Urbana, Illinois (USA). Universal amateur, internet and digital privacy advocate, political Leftist, classically trained musician, educated in the Western intellectual tradition, religious but not spiritual.
The Six of Swords. Today I'm feeling the transitions: from the week to the weekend, this month to the next, even the slight change in weather. I need to do something different.
July 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Six of Swords. Today I'm feeling the transitions: from the week to the weekend, this month to the next, even the slight change in weather. I need to do something different.
This morning I drew the Seven of Swords just before leaving to run errands during a weather advisory. I got all my business done just as the heat index hit 100°F, but my body will be paying for it the rest of today.
July 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This morning I drew the Seven of Swords just before leaving to run errands during a weather advisory. I got all my business done just as the heat index hit 100°F, but my body will be paying for it the rest of today.
The Nine of Cauldrons (Cups, in most tarot decks) is the heart's desire, the ultimate contentment. Reversed, as it is here, it may be difficult to feel its effects. I need to reach out to loved ones, I think.
July 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Nine of Cauldrons (Cups, in most tarot decks) is the heart's desire, the ultimate contentment. Reversed, as it is here, it may be difficult to feel its effects. I need to reach out to loved ones, I think.
Today's card, Major Arcanum 10, the Wheel of Fortune, reversed, reminds us how dependent we are on the circumstances and actions of others.
July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today's card, Major Arcanum 10, the Wheel of Fortune, reversed, reminds us how dependent we are on the circumstances and actions of others.
Repeated appearances of pentacles over several days call my attention to the need for concrete action in the physical world. Today I have the King of Pentacles, reversed. The castle needs work.
July 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Repeated appearances of pentacles over several days call my attention to the need for concrete action in the physical world. Today I have the King of Pentacles, reversed. The castle needs work.
Today's card is the Two of Pentacles, reversed. This card always reminds me of riding a bicycle: to stay balanced, you have to keep the vehicle moving. I have plenty of reasons not to sit around.
July 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today's card is the Two of Pentacles, reversed. This card always reminds me of riding a bicycle: to stay balanced, you have to keep the vehicle moving. I have plenty of reasons not to sit around.
Divination should really work in both directions. It doesn't matter what part of the day you pull the card, the message is still valid. Today's Seven of Pentacles had me doing lots of little mundane tasks that overall make life good.
July 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Divination should really work in both directions. It doesn't matter what part of the day you pull the card, the message is still valid. Today's Seven of Pentacles had me doing lots of little mundane tasks that overall make life good.
Seems a bit pointless to draw a card when most of the day has gone by, but this one is right on the money or rather lack of it. Four of Pentacles, reversed. I spent more money than I wanted to, but at least I fed four people.
July 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Seems a bit pointless to draw a card when most of the day has gone by, but this one is right on the money or rather lack of it. Four of Pentacles, reversed. I spent more money than I wanted to, but at least I fed four people.
Early in the day I drew Major Arcanum 3, The Empress, but just didn't have the chance to post. A sign of creative accomplishment, it was mostly in my head this time.
July 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Early in the day I drew Major Arcanum 3, The Empress, but just didn't have the chance to post. A sign of creative accomplishment, it was mostly in my head this time.
The Four of Cauldrons, a feeling of dissatisfaction or disappointment with circumstances that may not actually justify it. Must keep those feelings in perspective today.
July 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Four of Cauldrons, a feeling of dissatisfaction or disappointment with circumstances that may not actually justify it. Must keep those feelings in perspective today.
The Eight of Rods again, but today the potential whirlwind of activity feels more manageable.
July 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Eight of Rods again, but today the potential whirlwind of activity feels more manageable.
The Eight of Pentacles, reversed. Looks like I may have some difficulty keeping up with the practical demands of today, but there's no reason I can't feel well accomplished at the end. It's a matter of due diligence. Do diligence.
July 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Eight of Pentacles, reversed. Looks like I may have some difficulty keeping up with the practical demands of today, but there's no reason I can't feel well accomplished at the end. It's a matter of due diligence. Do diligence.
Major Arcanum 15 in most tarot decks is The Devil, but in the Old Path tarot it is called Temptation as witches have no devil. With the last few days looking after other people's needs, I feel justified in some self-indulgence.
July 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Major Arcanum 15 in most tarot decks is The Devil, but in the Old Path tarot it is called Temptation as witches have no devil. With the last few days looking after other people's needs, I feel justified in some self-indulgence.
The Page of Cauldrons, reversed. Such a daydreamy card is not very helpful for a day on which I have to clean the oven but I'd much rather watch paint dry.
July 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Page of Cauldrons, reversed. Such a daydreamy card is not very helpful for a day on which I have to clean the oven but I'd much rather watch paint dry.
My card for today is the Eight of Rods. This is going to be another out-of-control day with many little tasks that have to be accomplished.
July 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My card for today is the Eight of Rods. This is going to be another out-of-control day with many little tasks that have to be accomplished.
The Tarot of the Old Path replaces cups with cauldrons, though I don't think it's really necessary — cups can be witchy enough. Today's Seven of Cauldrons, reversed, warns me to step away from the computer. I should do something musical but not count on making measurable progress.
July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Tarot of the Old Path replaces cups with cauldrons, though I don't think it's really necessary — cups can be witchy enough. Today's Seven of Cauldrons, reversed, warns me to step away from the computer. I should do something musical but not count on making measurable progress.
Today's card is The Lovers. Don't know what to make of this. I'm posting late because I had to be at a doctor appointment early. I'm sleep deprived from yesterday. Just trying to take care of myself by letting things happen.
July 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today's card is The Lovers. Don't know what to make of this. I'm posting late because I had to be at a doctor appointment early. I'm sleep deprived from yesterday. Just trying to take care of myself by letting things happen.
The Knight of Swords, reversed. This day is likely to get out of control. Even if I manage not to let my enthusiasm charge into situations without knowing all the facts, I am likely to end this day very tired after two long appointments.
July 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Knight of Swords, reversed. This day is likely to get out of control. Even if I manage not to let my enthusiasm charge into situations without knowing all the facts, I am likely to end this day very tired after two long appointments.
The Three of Rods. reversed. My deck is old and stiff and hard to shuffle, but there is no reason this card should have come up again, except that I didn't make very good use of it yesterday. I just finished bill-paying and have yet to get to the piano practice I neglected for the last two days.
July 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Three of Rods. reversed. My deck is old and stiff and hard to shuffle, but there is no reason this card should have come up again, except that I didn't make very good use of it yesterday. I just finished bill-paying and have yet to get to the piano practice I neglected for the last two days.
The Three of Rods reminds me to take pleasure in my creative abilities today and to reap the reward of some of the work I've done. My agenda includes the piano practice I neglected yesterday.
July 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Three of Rods reminds me to take pleasure in my creative abilities today and to reap the reward of some of the work I've done. My agenda includes the piano practice I neglected yesterday.
The Ace of Pentacles is the card of the day, the need for concrete action. I'm going to pay the rest of this month's bills and arrange the apartment to make it more comfortable.
July 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Ace of Pentacles is the card of the day, the need for concrete action. I'm going to pay the rest of this month's bills and arrange the apartment to make it more comfortable.
Today I have the Seven of Swords, reversed. In big news, my country has suffered a defeat at the hands of its own government, in small matters I am likely to waste time overthinking. Today we will not get the answers we want.
July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today I have the Seven of Swords, reversed. In big news, my country has suffered a defeat at the hands of its own government, in small matters I am likely to waste time overthinking. Today we will not get the answers we want.
The Ace of Rods. Rather than tell me what I'm going to get, the cards seem to be telling me what I need to do. Today I will need force of will, the energy to make things happen.
July 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Ace of Rods. Rather than tell me what I'm going to get, the cards seem to be telling me what I need to do. Today I will need force of will, the energy to make things happen.
Today's card is The World, reversed. Although I don't plan to go out today, I expect to be inundated with the practical affairs of daily life. Need to stay grounded but not stuck.
July 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today's card is The World, reversed. Although I don't plan to go out today, I expect to be inundated with the practical affairs of daily life. Need to stay grounded but not stuck.
The Knight of Rods from the Tarot of the Old Path, the deck I used most often in my days as a tarot reader. Heed the call of inspiration.
July 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Knight of Rods from the Tarot of the Old Path, the deck I used most often in my days as a tarot reader. Heed the call of inspiration.