Today is my birthday. It's also that time of year when I look back and look forward taking stock of my life. I have to say one of the things I'm most proud of is taking up belly dance. I have found a wonderful group of women who I can call friends. Growing up I never had girl friends. I was always "one of the guys". I tended to have lots of guy friends and hang out with the guys. I had 2 girl friends growing up. Unfortunately neither are a part of my life anymore. So it is very nice ... read more

Triumph, Victory, Overcoming Obstacles.

The chariot is one of the most complex cards to define. On its most basic level, it implies war, a struggle, and an eventual, hard-won victory. Either over enemies, obstacles, nature, the beasts inside you, or to just get what you want. But there is a great deal more to it. The charioteer wears emblems of the sun, yet the sign behind this card is the moon. The chariot is all about motion, and yet it is often shown as stationary. It is a union of oppo... read more