Your Daily Influences
May 12, 2016

 

Seven of Swords
Plans may fail. Distrust and dishonesty are possible. Success will not be complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Berkano
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.

 

 

 

 

Libra the Balance
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is diplomaitic, urbane, romantic, charming, easygoing, sociable, idealistic and peaceable. This person is someone you know socially.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today

In Chinese Culture the Dragon is generally considered a sign of great luck and power.  The Dragon Reading creates a relationship between sets of tiles to each Dragon to explore how the Three Dragons will influence you now and in the near future.

 

 

The Red Dragon represents success, achievement and fulfillment. The three tiles under the Red Dragon tile will influence the power your Red Dragon currently has in your life.

 

 

 

 

Orchid
Symbol: Refinement
The Orchid tile suggests there may be rare and refined experiences coming into your life. Enjoy them!

 

 

 

 

South Wind
Symbol: Fire
The South Wind tile is considered to be a very good sign in a reading. It almost ensures a satisfactory end to any problem.

 

 

 

 

Wan 2
Symbol: Sword
The Sword tile indicates a decision must be made before attainment of your goals can be reached.

 

Your Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:
This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is imaginative, sensitive, compassionate, kind, selfless, unworldly, intuitive and sympathetic. This person could be merely an acquaintance who has influence with people in your circle.

General Description:
Twelfth sign of the Zodiac, Feb 19th to March 20th. Ruled by the planet Jupiter; correct metal, Tin. Those born under the influence of Pisces were believed to be highly emotional, imaginative, observant, artistic, musical, precise and prudent. The gem for Pisces is the Amethyst, whose occult properties were firmly believed in by the ancients. The Egyptians wore these stones as amulets against witchcraft, and for success in their undertakings. The Amethyst is also called The Bishops Stone from its supposed soothing influence, imparting a pious calm in time of danger. The stone was believed to confer happiness on the newly married.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Peacock

 
The iridescent emerald plumage and spectacular broad tail of The Peacock make it the ideal symbol of both justified pride and vanity. It denotes the right for one to be proud of themselves for being who they are and for letting others know. In short, its okay to strut a bit. At the same time The Peacock reminds us that while pride and high self esteem are essential components of a healthy psyche, becoming too full of one’s self makes us vain, and vanity is never attractive in anyone.

As a daily card, The Peacock is reminder that you are inherently valuable, and have a right to be proud of who you are as well as let others know you are proud of yourself. It is also a warning to not allow you pride and sense of self worth grow to such grand proportions that you become vain and conceited.

Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today

The Tower

The Tower is perfect card for the revolutionary or iconoclast or anyone who flourishes in rapidly changing environments. What The Tower brings to the mix is sudden, usually unexpected change. With that change there will be a period of disorder, and there may be loss. However, the loss is probably not yours, since you may well be the agent that created the change to begin with. Many positive things can occur from the change The Tower indicates: Truths will be laid bare, revelations and breakthroughs are not just possible but likely, and nothing spurs creativity like a good dose of chaos and confusion. In the end it is likely that what replaces what was lost in the fall of The Tower will be worth the loss.

Today’s Witches Rune

Harvest

Meaning: This is a very positive rune, related to abundance, rewards, growth and benefits. But it’s important to not mistake this rune for mere luck… while luck may help, the Harvest rune is usually related to the blessings that you have brought to yourself and to others, through your actions and investments.

“Reaping what you sow” is the message of the Harvest rune, but with a positive connotation. All that you worked and fought so hard to get will finally come to you, and you’ll be able to enjoy a time of tranquility, optimism and expansion. As the obstacles that were (or still are) in the way become smaller, you have a solid ground to reach out for your dreams.

Thus, the Harvest rune is a positive sign, telling you that you are in right path. However, it’s important to know that this symbol is always attached to personal responsibility… it’s what you do with your tools (whether they be mental, emotional or physical) that determines what you’ll get back in the end. Use them wisely, and luck will serve you well.

On a more negative side, this rune can make one sleep on their laurels and cling to past victories. One can become too reliant on “what works” and refuse to try new things (specially if the Crossroads rune is near). The Harvest runes should inspire you to take some risks and keep evolving, and not to crystalize yourself in one position because it proved to be successful.

In relationship readings, this symbol is connected to more practical aspects than emotional ones. Usually it represents couples who grow together, financially, socially and/or professionally. Security becomes an important factor when the Harvest appears. It represents the moment in which the couple begins to build their nest together, and think about starting a family. This rune tends to be very positive for all relationships, but doesn’t always inspire much passion.

Your Daily Pyramid Reading for Today

 

Today’s Theme

Ace of Wands

A new venture is on the horizon. This new venture may be anything from a journey or business to a family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Challenge

The Eight of Wands Reversed

Delay seems probable. Jealousy may become a problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Ally

Six of Swords

The future looks brighter. Success will be known.

 

 

 

 

 

Best Tarot Cards for Money

See which Tarot cards have the most important messages about money!

 

 

 

 

 

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, 13th

by Rick Levine

 

 

Part of the Daily Insight Group

If Today is Your Birthday: May 12

Personable, friendly, caring, and charming, you are a thoughtful person and can put yourself into almost anyone’s shoes. Funny and witty, you have a true way with words and can be quite excellent at writing, promotion, advertising, and the like. You are also good at managing money and coming up with money-making ideas. You are versatile, yet stable and secure. Famous people born today: Florence Nightingale, Katharine Hepburn, Tom Snyder, Yogi Berra, Tony Hawk, Mary Kay Ash, Emilio Estevez.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

Your birthday occurs around a First Quarter Moon this year, and you are reaching an important turning point in terms of personal growth. You may be more emotional this year, and should watch for unnecessary conflicts and making hasty decisions as a result. Otherwise, this is a year of great energy, motivation, and growth. You are more ambitious and desirous of action in the year ahead. This should be a busy, dynamic period in your life.

Pleasing circumstances surrounding your love life, finances, and creative pursuits are in store this year. You are more generous, and others return the favor. You might receive financial backing or special gifts in the period ahead. You seek a little more from your love life and you are likely to receive it. Some of you could fall in love this year, or existing relationships are enhanced. Adventure-seeking is a theme.

 You tend to be looked upon favorably by others. You have the chance to shine, largely because you are projecting yourself with self-respect and modesty at once. You are especially appealing and charming just by being yourself. Opportunities—both personal and professional—are likely to present themselves as a result. Teaching others may be part of the picture, informally or formally.

Mercury conjunct Venus adds charm to the way you present your ideas this year, certainly helping to smooth over differences in your personal relationships. This influence also helps you to express yourself more creatively. You are more cooperative than usual, and attract the same kind of energy with others.

You are likely to form new relationships or connections that further your spiritual growth, or to enhance existing relationships with a spirit of camaraderie. People in authority regard you favorably. Events take place in which you feel that you are moving forward and growing into a new phase of your life.

You might also renew and deepen love commitments or social connections. Strong and stimulating–even motivating–attractions to others are likely. Secret loves or attractions may develop and existing relationships tend to rise to a higher level of insight and understanding.

This is an excellent year in which to advance projects revolving around communications – writing, speaking, selling, and so forth. Your reputation may be enhanced through word of mouth. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly as well.

There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. It’s a strong year for any project or studies that require concentrated effort. You are especially resourceful. You are willing to put in the effort and dedication to a mental interest or project.

It’s a good period in your life for taking necessary steps towards making yourself feel more secure and safe, and for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when you more readily support or defend others. Taking charge of nutrition, health, and domestic organization can be in strong focus and can be quite successful.

This can be a strong year for enjoying friendships and connections with others. It’s a strong period for teaching and learning, and is excellent for seeking advanced training or for furthering your education. You may be making good contacts with others, particularly through career, shared interests, or schooling. Positive plans and lifestyle changes can be made at this time in your life. Your popularity soars this year.

2016 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.

2017 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice – let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

 

 

 

 

 

Gemstones of the Zodiac

Helpful and healing gemstones for every zodiac sign

 

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Diamond: Like Aries, a sign known for its strength and survival skills, the diamond is the hardest of the gems. The diamond carries masculine energy, evoking your inner warrior and helping you to pursue your goals and persevere in challenging times. Considered the stone of innocence and purity, this precious gem also assists you with attaining spiritual clarity and speaking your heart’s truth. The diamond, associated with wealth, can help you attract abundance in all areas of life.

Additional gemstones associated with Aries: Bloodstone, Jasper, Ruby, Carnelian, Garnet

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Amber: Amber is not actually a stone, but the petrified resin of trees that once grew in forests along the Baltic sea — appropriately earthy origins for nature-loving Taurus. Amber’s gold-orange color is known for grounding and stabilizing higher spiritual energies into the physical body. Its influence is simultaneously calming and energizing, enhancing patience, protection and balance. Amber is said to absorb negative energy, thereby promoting the body’s ability to heal itself.

Additional gemstones associated with Taurus: Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Blood Coral, Emerald, Sapphire

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Agate: Mentally active (and sometimes hyperactive) Gemini can benefit from the grounding and calming influence of this stone. By strengthening the body’s connection to the Earth, agates enhance courage and vitality while protecting from energy drains and stress. Considered a stone of harmony, the agate can inspire the Twins’ multiple personalities to come into a state of balance and integration. Carry or wear agate when you have to make an important decision — this stone will sharpen your sight, stimulate your intellect and dispel fears.

Additional gemstones associated with Gemini: Citrine, Chrysoprase, Pearl, Moonstone, White Sapphire

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Moonstone: This magical gemstone is, not surprisingly, associated with the Moon, Cancer’s planetary ruler. Moonstone is said to absorb the healing power of the Moon, and the most powerful time to wear it is during a Full Moon. Moonstone offers protection for Cancer’s sensitive nature while enhancing intuition, feminine energies and psychic abilities. Considered a stone of inner growth and spiritual perception, Moonstone is an excellent ally during meditation. Additionally, Moonstone brings success in both love and business.

Additional gemstones associated with Cancer: Pearl, Emerald, Ruby

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Tourmaline: Tourmaline is often associated with the heart, the part of the body ruled by Leo. This stone can help you open yourself to love, and it enhances compassion, happiness and serenity. Leo is a naturally creative zodiac sign, and tourmaline provides added inspiration — or can help jumpstart the process if you’re feeling blocked. Tourmaline strengthens your ability to manifest your goals, and it attracts abundance and prosperity as it makes others more receptive to your talents. Traditionally used as a meditation stone, tourmaline is also considered helpful for channeling.

Additional gemstones associated with Leo: Carnelian, Sardonyx, Onyx, Golden Topaz

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Blue Sapphire: Considered a sacred stone in Buddhism, the blue sapphire brings order and clarity to the mind, thereby increasing your ability to access spiritual wisdom. Since Virgo is prone to anxiety and worry — populating the mind with distracting or unproductive thoughts — this gemstone is particularly useful. The color blue is traditionally associated with the heavens, and Virgo benefits from this reminder of a higher perspective. Blue sapphire also increases mental flexibility, helping Virgos release hardened attitudes and open themselves to new possibilities.

Additional gemstones associated with Virgo: Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, Moss Agate

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Lapis Lazuli: Considered a stone of universal truth and friendship, lapis is said to foster harmony in relationships — always a priority for significant-other-oriented Libra. At the same time, Lapis supports expressing your authentic self and inner truth, which can sometimes be challenging for this peace-seeking sign. Highly valued for its spiritual properties, lapis helps you to access sacred knowledge, expand consciousness, communicate with your spirit guides, and purify your mind and soul.

Additional gemstones associated with Libra: Opal, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Peridot (Chrysolite)

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Aquamarine: The name of this beautiful blue gemstone refers to the ocean, and resonates with Scorpio’s watery nature. The element Water represents the emotional realm, and Scorpio’s waters run deep — so deep, in fact, that this sign sometimes gets lost in the depths. Aquamarine can soothe Scorpio’s intense emotions and counteract the forces of darkness, bringing a sense of tranquility, as well as clear insight, to underlying feelings. By aligning the physical and spiritual bodies, Aquamarine can help you attune to higher levels while remaining grounded.

Additional gemstones associated with Scorpio: Black Obsidian, Topaz, Beryl, Apache Tear, Coral

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Turquoise: Valued as a sacred stone in many spiritual traditions, turquoise helps truth-seeking Sagittarius attune to higher consciousness. Additionally, turquoise is considered a communication stone, enhancing a speaker’s eloquence, honesty and creativity — and offsetting the Sagittarian foot-in-mouth syndrome. Turquoise improves the mind by increasing intuition, sensitivity and positive thinking, resulting in a calmer mental state that leads to greater wisdom.

Additional gemstones associated with Sagittarius: Topaz, Sapphire, Amethyst, Ruby

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Ruby: By enhancing confidence, courage and joy, ruby can compensate for the Capricorn tendency toward melancholia and negativity. Ruby’s deep red color strengthens the heart and invites love for self, others and spirit. Capricorn has a well-deserved reputation as the hardest-working sign of the zodiac, and ruby is a great ally in restoring depleted energy reserves and promoting stamina, vitality and strength. Ruby is said to increase generosity as well as attract abundance and prosperity.

Additional gemstones associated with Capricorn: Black Onyx, Garnet, Agate

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Garnet: If Aquarians get stuck in the mental realm, garnet can help bring this sign back into the body by boosting sexual energy, passion, sensuality and general vitality. Friends and community are of great importance to Aquarius, and garnet both stabilizes relationships and enhances popularity. Garnet is said to promote success in business and improve higher education and professional prospects. On a spiritual level, garnet heightens clairvoyant abilities and is considered a powerful ally for accessing the wisdom of dreams.

Additional gemstones associated with Aquarius: Sugilite, Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Amethyst: Hyper-sensitive and energy-absorbent Pisces can greatly benefit from amethyst, which repels vibrations that the body does not need. Calming both the mind and nervous system, amethyst has been called “nature’s tranquilizer,” and is useful for releasing tension and soothing anxiety. Amethyst can also assist with healing from grief and releasing addictions, and supports general emotional stability. Considered an excellent meditation stone, amethyst enhances psychic abilities and spiritual awareness.

Additional gemstones associated with Pisces: Jade, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Rock Crystal, Sapphire

 

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, May 12th

 

Aries

Good energy is with you for communicating your ideas and feelings, dear Aries. Personal influence and powers of persuasion are especially strong. New insight into old matters, particularly related to business, work, and finances, can come now – and it can be very helpful. There are both playful and serious energies with you today, and both are pleasing. You are exploring different ways of building your sense of value and worthiness. Ultimately, you could be finding ways to increase your income or your earning potential, but at the moment, it’s more about the details and the beginnings of new ideas that will one day blossom. Work at editing and revising can be wonderful now.

Taurus

Your instincts for what works best for you, particularly related to relationships, interactions, and creative efforts, dear Taurus, are in great form now. You may be feeling especially motivated, and you speak with much authority. If you can benefit from persuasion, this is a great time for it! You’ll find it rather easy to gain support or followers now. You could revisit decisions or opportunities related to travel, education, publishing, and legal matters. Your personal belief system continues to deepen. This is a powerful time for reworking and refining old methods and procedures. A romantic connection may deepen now, and you could be dealing or meeting with people from your past or with whom you have unfinished business.

Gemini

Your inner world and dreaming mind are very rich and active today, dear Gemini. There can be breakthroughs and new thinking/insights, particularly related to past problems that seem to now work in your favor. There can be sudden memories and deeper thinking that can be exciting. Conversations tend to be quite meaningful or thought-provoking. You are also quite persuasive now, and particularly good at getting others to open up or share ideas and memories with you. Private time is helpful now, although you are likely to feel quite connected with others.

Cancer

New perspectives on the past today can lead to visions of your future that motivate and inspire you, dear Cancer. This is a strong day for sorting out problems. You can feel quite supported and positive, and conversations, while deep, can be encouraging and helpful. You can give great advice today, or you can inspire or be inspired by friends and connections. You may be reorganizing or making changes now, particularly related to group efforts, long-term plans, or your social calendar. All of these things may be especially helpful going forward, even if it’s hard to see at the moment.

Leo

Your passions are aroused today, dear Leo, and motivation can return to plans already set in motion. This can be a powerful day for persuasion, work, and business efforts. Some of you could be gaining appreciation or recognition for your work or perhaps even projects that you’ve done in the past and forgot about. You may be seeing past career projects or goals in a new light. You have a good head for practical matters, but you are also doing a lot of reading between the lines which can help you to understand both situations and people in your life. You can feel almost fearless when it comes to solving problems and addressing troubles today. The Moon is in your sign all day, animating your feelings.

Virgo

You can gain important insight into a problem in your life today, dear Virgo, and this can really motivate you to make positive changes in your attitude and outlook. Your energy levels are strong, particularly mentally.
Your powers to persuade, influence, lead, and break ground are wonderful. Today and tomorrow, you have an eye for good deals and investments, particularly related to projects already in progress. You can be feeling quite passionate about an idea, cause, study, or creative project right now. You may be pleasantly pushing the limits when it comes to creativity and feeling.

Libra

There can be a tendency to get to the very heart of matters today, dear Libra, and you can even experience an emotional renaissance of sorts now. You are seeing past matters and relationships in new ways, and important realizations can emerge now. You may be considering quitting a bad habit or putting a grievance behind you. It’s a little easier for you to talk about personal matters than usual. You are seeing things on many different levels, and this helps your overall understanding of a problem, situation, person, or even your own motivations. Financial matters can come into focus for some of you, and you may find some form of treasure in your research or from an unexpected source. For others, an intimate conversation can be very revealing.

Scorpio

Your ruling planet, Pluto, is in good shape these days, dear Scorpio, connecting with the Sun, Venus, and Mercury in pleasant ways. This can have the effect of boosting your appeal in interesting ways, as people are appreciating your natural style of approaching and understanding situations. Today, there can be new levels reached with people in your life, particularly through meaningful insights and conversations. Your instincts for sharing power in your relationships are right on the mark. You have the power of persuasion and strong observation skills on your side today. Some of you might reconnect with an old friend or partner, or reach a new understanding of a past relationship. You might also be breathing new life into old projects and studies.

Sagittarius

This is a strong time for investing your emotions and energy into something small that’s sure to grow as you move forward, dear Sagittarius. You’re in a more patient frame of mind now, and while you may not know exactly where you’re going with a new idea or old project, you can be feeling quite confident that you’re moving in the right direction. You are almost fearless when it comes to tackling problems that may have eluded you in the past. You can make empowering improvements to your daily routines and self-care programs. Editing, revising, and reviewing are particularly favored right now. You can make significant headway in business or other projects already in progress.

Capricorn

Today and tomorrow are especially strong for personal persuasion, conviction, and motivation, dear Capricorn. This is a good time for reviving old interests and ideas. Teaching and learning are strongly favored. You’re certainly feeling more excited about sharing yourself with others and more willing to express how you feel. Today is strong for new insight into old problems, projects, and relationships. When it comes to cultivating and enhancing old connections, you’re in very good shape. You are seeing things and people in terms of layers, and your ability to size up a situation is excellent as a result. Romantic passions can be pleasantly stimulated.

Aquarius

This can be a great time for gaining new insight into your own motivations and inner desires, dear Aquarius. Conversations can quickly turn intimate, deep, or meaningful today, as you have little interest in small talk at the moment. Fortunately, you could uncover exciting information now, and this can change your thinking in powerful ways. This is also a good time for rediscovering old projects or reviving old interests, particularly in your personal life, with family, and in and around your home. There can be vivid memories and important discoveries. You may be facing up to a neglected area of your life that now seems quite important to revisit – and you have much to gain in the process.

Pisces

This can be a wonderful time for new thinking about, or insights into, friendships and goals, dear Pisces. You can feel reinvigorated from a connection or project from your past that is now looking more manageable or attractive. There is a strong desire to bond and connect on deeper than usual levels with others, and conversations tend to reflect this – they can quickly become passionate or deep, in a largely pleasant way. You are expressing yourself in different, powerful ways, and getting your message across rather well. You can have much success with designing, writing, and teaching.

 

 

 

 

 

First Quarter Moon

 

The First Quarter Moon phase occurs when the Moon is 90 degrees after the Sun.

This is a time of action. We become aware of differences, and this can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord, but also of great energy, motivation, and growth. We may be feeling especially ambitious and competitive. Things are beginning to take off or to turn a corner. This is a time when we want to get something going, but we may not know the next step or the exact direction we want it/us to take. Most suitable activities now include taking action, pushing forward, making offers, researching more options, meeting new people, and gathering new/additional supplies you may need to further a project. Watch for overconfidence or overshooting the mark. Use the stress generated now to make changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrology of Today – May 12, 2016

Summary:

• The Moon is in Leo all day (until Saturday, May 14th, at 1:51 AM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
• A New Moon occurred on the 6th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow.
• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 28-May 22).
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).