The Gift
~ Sara Teasdale

What can I give you, my lord, my lover,
You who have given the world to me,
Showed me the light and the joy that cover
The wild sweet earth and restless sea?

All that I have are gifts of your giving—
If I gave them again, you would find them old,
And your soul would weary of always living
Before the mirror my life would hold.

What shall I give you, my lord, my lover?
The gift that breaks the heart in me:
I bid you awake at dawn and discover
I have gone my way and left you free.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for March 11, 2017
Active Influence: Hymir & Hrod/Five of Swords
Rune: Wan/Void, Potential
Hidden Influence: Kari/Ace of Swords

Just as with yesterday’s draw, both cards are from the same suit. Whereas yesterday was all about emotions, today is all about clear thinking. Wan is the void of Ginnungagap, the infinite potential for creation and possibility. You have choices, you have options, you have ideas. Kari requires that you clear away illusion, delusion, and wishful thinking. You are required to take chances and try new things, and you must be clear about who and what you are before you step into the situation so you can deal with it from a place of authenticity. Anything less will fall short of your desired—and very possible—results.

My Soul Says
~ Rahel Morpurgo
Translated from Hebrew by Robert Alter

Woe is me, my soul says, how bitter is my fate,
My spirit overweening aspired to be great.
I heard a voice pronounce: your song deserves high state.
What peer have you, Rachel, mistress of song?

My spirit rebukes me: my virtue’s held a sin,
Exile after exile has withered my skin,
My pungence is gone, my vineyard’s cropped thin,
Fearing disgrace, I can no longer sing.

To the north I have turned, to south, east and west,
‘Woman’s mind is frail,’ how can this one be best?
After years if her memory’s put to the test,

Will it surpass a dead dog knowing province or town?
Wherever you go, you will hear all around:
The wisdom of woman to the distaff is bound.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for March 10, 2017
Active Influence: Aegir/King of Cups
Rune: Sowelu/Sunlight
Hidden Influence: Svipdag/Knight of Cups

The sun is shining, metaphorically if not in actuality. While the Hidden Influence of the Knight indicates that you may be experiencing a lot of emotional shifts, and possibly of a type or intensity you’re not accustomed to dealing with, the King of Cups in the Active Influence assures you that you have the maturity and self-awareness to deal with the emotions, and turn them to a positive result. Stay grounded in your authenticity, and keep strong emotional boundaries as you surf the waters of emotion today.

The Giants’ Tarot, Raven Kaldera

Draw for March 9, 2017
Active Influence: Groa/Nine of Wands
Rune: Sol/Sun
Hidden Influence: Mani/The Moon

Groa reminds you that yes, you can juggle flaming torches. While that may not actually be required today, keep that thought front and center to bolster your confidence in your abilities. The Sun and the Moon shine brightly for you today, energizing your intellectual and intuitive faculties. You are a force to be reckoned with—make the most of it!