The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for April 19, 2017
Active Influence: Skadi/Justice
Rune: Berkana/Rebirth (reversed)
Hidden Influence: Bolthorn/Two of Wands

Bolthorn returns in the same position as Monday. You are still feeling the itch of unresolved issues, unfinished business. However much you want to wrap things up, the Universe has its own timetable. Skadi will see that Justice is done; be patient and work with Her—it will go much better if you do things on Her timetable and in Her way. Berkana indicates a block or obstacle of some kind. Today may not go as planned. Do your best to come up with Plan B, and keep doing what  you can do while the Universe does its part.

In My Wallet I Carry a Card
~ Jane Hirshfield

In my wallet I carry a card
which declares I have the power to marry.

In my wallet I carry a card
which declares I may drive.

In my wallet I carry a card
that says to a merchant I may be trusted to pay her.

In my wallet I carry a card
that states I can borrow a book in the town where I live.

In my hand I carry a card.
Its lines declare I am cardless, carless,
stateless, and have no money.

It is buoyant and edgeless.
It names me one of the Order of All Who Will Die.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for April 18, 2017
Active Influence: Jarnsaxa/Queen of Swords
Rune: Os/The God Voice
Hidden Influence: Nott/The Star

Nott brings hope which strengthens you, but does not blind you to reality or make you gullible. Jarnsaxa offers you Her sword to cut away the nonsense, the annoyances, the outdated information, the outgrown habits of being and thinking. Os tells you that the Gods are speaking to you. Listen, and listen well—Os is associated with Loki, Odin, Saga, and Bragi—all very different voices with different perspectives and advice.

Balance mind and soul, make decisions, and take timely action.

Fragments from The Diary of the Waning Moon
~ Abutsu-ni
Translated from Japanese by Edwin O. Reischauer

The shore wind is cold on my travel clothes.
In the drizzling sky of the Godless Moon, snow too
is falling.

Your subdued voice is low, cuckoo.
When, high in the clouds, will you proclaim your
name?

Between the pines of the shore hills on the
eastern road
Even the waves rise in the image of flowers.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for April 17, 2017
Active Influence: Thrym/King of Swords
Rune: Ansuz/Signals (reversed)
Hidden Influence: Bolthorn/Two of Wands

You feel antsy, like you need to do *something*, even if you’re not sure what. Stop, breathe, think. You are not hearing/seeing messages clearly today, and that could cause problems. Mental clarity is essential for right action; if you don’t have a clear plan, make one before you take action, or you may find you’ve created a new problem instead of solving the current one.