Today’s I Ching Hexagram for May 22nd is 34:Great Vigor

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone:

34: Great Vigor

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Hexagram 34
 
General Meaning: Congratulations! There is strength and vigor in this situation — like a ram who has knocked down a fence to free himself from captivity. This points to a time when a powerful force comes into its own and achieves influence.

When a leader finally comes into power, his or her personal strength usually has peaked. Great strength is required in climbing to the mountaintop, but once at the summit, the support of others is needed to maintain that lofty position. A shift in attitude becomes necessary. Raw strength must be tempered by wisdom; to maintain power, a strong leader must learn to give it away, to share it with others. Only then will his or her position be secure, for she will not only be the possessor of power, but the source of it as well.

If you find yourself in a high or strong position, it is especially important to act responsibly and react with care. Your personal power must not be allowed to degenerate into raw force that rides roughshod over everything in its path. A strong sense of responsibility to the collective good of all is the key to the successful exercise of strength. By following what we intuitively know to be for the greater good, we avoid reckless abuses of power that in the end undermine the source of our strength. Arrogance always contains the seeds of its own undoing.

Today’s Tarot Card for May 22nd is The Magician

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

The Magician

This Tarot Deck: Winged Spirit Tarot

General Meaning: Traditionally, the Magus is one who can demonstrate hands-on magic — as in healing, transformative rituals, alchemical transmutations, charging of talismans and the like. A modern Magus is any person who completes the circuit between heaven and Earth, one who seeks to bring forth the divine ‘gold’ within her or himself.

At the birth of Tarot, even a gifted healer who was not an ordained clergyman was considered to be in league with the Devil! For obvious reasons, the line between fooling the eye with sleight of hand, and charging the world with magical will was not clearly differentiated in the early Tarot cards.

Waite’s image of the Magus as the solitary ritualist communing with the spirits of the elements — with its formal arrangement of symbols and postures — is a token of the freedom we have in modern times to declare our spiritual politics without fear of reprisal. The older cards were never so explicit about what the Magus was doing. It’s best to keep your imagination open with this card. Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by evolutionary forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul.

General Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, May 22nd

The Sun’s dynamic square to fuzzy Neptune confuses us by blurring our senses today. Our dreams can lure us off track if we cannot distinguish facts from fantasies. The restless Gemini Sun entices us with choices, but a cluster of planets in bull-headed Taurus creates inertia, making a change of direction more difficult, even if it’s a smart idea. Meanwhile, the intelligent Aquarius Moon gives us logical reasons to validate what we think we know.

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You are inspired to put your finances in order today, but it may be challenging to actually follow through on your intentions. Handling money matters requires singular concentration, yet your vivid imagination can interfere with your ability to stay focused. Nevertheless, your fiscal stability is a worthwhile goal, so every time you wander off in your thoughts, just bring yourself back to the job at hand.

 

 

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Your key planet Venus is squared by the rational Aquarius Moon, emphasizing the conflict between what you want and what you truly need. You are eager to share your thoughts with someone you trust while talkative Mercury is in your sign. You might think that you’re being perfectly clear now, but your actions don’t seem to support your words. It may be a better strategy to work diligently toward reaching satisfaction without saying too much for a day or two.

 

 

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

Mercury the Messenger is revving up your brain and activating your 12th House of Secrets. You have a lot to say, but aren’t sure how to work your thoughts into a conversation. You don’t necessarily want to be left alone today now that the Sun is in your 1st House of Self, but a miscommunication or a misunderstanding might disrupt your social plans. The good news is that it’s easier to stay on your path if you have fewer distractions.

 

 

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You are lulled into a surreal mental space but the emotionally detached Aquarius Moon is visiting your 8th House of Transformation, encouraging you to use your intellect to interpret the mysterious symbols of your dreams. Unfortunately, this may be a dead end strategy because rational analysis won’t uncover any hidden meaning. Instead, follow your imagination and you’ll remember what your subconscious mind is trying to tell you when you least expect it.

 

 

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

The conceptual Aquarius Moon’s visit to your 7th House of Partners could attract a very intelligent person into your life who believes that he or she has the answers you seek. But you don’t want to be distracted by anyone because you’re trying to figure out how you will get through the time crunch that you now face. Ultimately, you can create unnecessary frustration by concentrating on what’s ahead before you handle a more immediate situation first.

 

 

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your unrestrained idealism might tempt you to set your sights too high today. Thankfully, your approach is methodical and you can prioritize all the chores that you want to finish. But you may have to let some of your pet projects fall to the wayside. Being selective and eliminating non-essential chores should help you feel less anxious, especially if you preemptively handle a potential problem, rather than waiting for it to turn into a minor disaster.

 

 

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Your key planet Venus has been cavorting with noisy Mercury and pushy Mars, replacing sweet romance with tough talk. Fortunately, you can reclaim your sensuality now by shifting the focus to nebulous Neptune. Let go of your personal tastes and specific desires by detaching yourself from what may happen. Don’t waste time by letting others know what you want. Instead, surrender to the flow; you can always check your GPS tomorrow and then decide where to go next.

 

 

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The Sun’s entry into your 8th House of Deep Sharing reminds you that dancing around surface issues isn’t all that fulfilling. You want to build meaningful relationships with close friends or family. However, your desires may be thwarted by someone who has a very different agenda. Don’t try to talk the other person into seeing things your way; the more you interact today, the further apart you grow, so avoid lengthy explanations at all costs.

 

 

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You might think you have a very practical strategy to finish your long list of chores today, but your idealistic solutions may fall apart once you start executing your plans. You could underestimate how much time a job could take, or maybe you discover that you’re missing an important tool. Either way, working faster isn’t the answer. Ironically, you’ll finish sooner if you slow down. Doing a job right the first time is more efficient than having to do it again.

 

 

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You can grow anxious when you misinterpret what’s happening in your life today, especially if your lack of clarity has to do with financial matters. The Moon’s visit to your 2nd House of Self-Worth puts money on your mind, and a dreamy Sun-Neptune square can inflate your expectations and set you up for disappointment. Avoid discouragement by remaining realistic about your resources and staying aware of the time and money that will be necessary to make a creative idea worthwhile.

 

 

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Today you seem to be attracted to anything that allows you to lose yourself in a crowd of people or get caught up in a group cause. But you won’t be able to run away from yourself because you’ll probably bump into someone you know just when you thought you escaped. Rather than trying to sidestep a difficult emotional interaction, just stay present with your feelings. You might be pleasantly surprised by what happens when you show up with your heart and not just your head.

 

 

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The Sun’s square to your key planet Neptune can act like a green light that’s inviting you to luxuriate in the rich symbolism of your imagination. Fortunately, you’re not a stranger to slipping behind the veil of consciousness. However, it’s challenging now to put your dreams to work. Today is your day of rest; instead of actively planning your next move, just let your mind wander without any specific agenda.

Psychic Tip of the Day for May 21st

Psychic Tip
of the Day

Saturday, May 21, 2011

LOVE KNOWLEDGE
For the next four weeks you can expect the twin impulses of gathering information and explaining what you know to come to the forefront. When a lover is involved, can you follow your heart and find out how you feel?

Today’s Tarot Card for May 21st is The Fool

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

The Fool

This Tarot Deck: Chinese

General Meaning: Pamela Coleman-Smith’s artful rendition of an “innocent Fool” archetype (Rider-Waite deck) is often used to represent Tarot in general. Early classical versions of the Fool card, however, portray quite a different character — a person driven by base needs and urges, who has fallen into a state of poverty and deprivation.

In some instances, he is made out to be a carnival entertainer or a huckster. In others, he is portrayed as decrepit and vulnerable — as the cumulative result of his delusions and failures. Not until the 20th century do you see the popular Rider-Waite image of the Fool arise — that of an innocent Soul before its Fall into Matter, as yet untainted by contact with society and all its ills.

Modern decks usually borrow from the Rider-Waite imagery. Most Fool cards copy the bucolic mountainside scene, the butterfly, the potential misplaced step that will send the Fool tumbling into the unknown. Don’t forget, however, that the earlier versions of this card represented already-fallen humanity, over-identified with the material plane of existence, and beginning a pilgrimage towards self-knowledge, and eventually, wisdom. The Fool reminds us to recognize the path of personal development within ourselves — and the stage upon that path where we find ourselves — in order to energize our movement toward deeper self-realization.

Daily Horoscopes for May 21st

Although the Sun enters changeable Gemini today, alluring Venus slides into an emotionally profound trine with resolute Pluto. We’re still reeling from the intensity of yesterday’s Mercury and Mars trines to Pluto, challenging us to play for keeps and tempting us to think in terms of all or nothing. Powerful feelings arise from the subconscious, yet the Moon’s shift into cool Aquarius at 10:31 pm EDT offers a much-needed intellectual perspective.

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your key planet Mars continues to push you into some emotionally intense places today. Although you’re up for the ride, you want to have an escape route just in case you need it. You could grow skittish if you feel cornered, but overreacting won’t likely have a positive result. Succumbing to your worries about the future will only alert others to your anxiety. For now, it’s smarter to relax and sink into your feelings than dream about being somewhere else.

 

 

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

Your unwavering determination is your greatest strength as you continue to express your love today, even in the face of a confusing situation. Venus in sensual Taurus harmonizes with passionate Pluto, allowing you to concentrate on the underlying feelings rather than being distracted by the surface noise. As long as you keep aiming deep, you won’t be led off track by unimportant issues or temporary fears.

 

 

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

The Sun’s return to your mentally agile sign helps you to maintain your balance if you are lured into unknown emotional territory. You may need to push past your own resistance and share your feelings, even if you’re unsure of how the other person will react. Thankfully, the conversation will go much better than you expect as long as you don’t freeze once you start talking. You might learn something new if you are truly willing to listen.

 

 

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

You may be in a deep and dark mood today as you attempt to reveal your strong feelings to a trusted ally. But your current sense of urgency might provoke frustration or anger if your friend isn’t willing or able to match your emotions. It’s useless trying to change anyone else; focus on your own inner process and work to transform your dissatisfaction into an appreciation of what you have, instead.

 

 

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may be tired of people at work being so nice to you now because it doesn’t feel real. You might even see their propitiating behavior as a symptom of weakness. But it’s not a smart idea to harden your stance in an ill-conceived plan designed to demonstrate your strength. You must learn that you can be strong and yielding at the same time. Recognizing the wisdom of being flexible with respect to your desires can help you sail through a very intense day.

 

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You might try to narrow your focus and limit your distractions so you can concentrate on what you need to do today. Unfortunately, this strategy grows more difficult as your emotions are stirred and you set your heart on some distant destination. It’s not about being smart or having the right data now; it’s just foolhardy to ignore your feelings. You already know what you must do, and having more facts at your disposal won’t make your choice any easier.

 

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may be feeling pretty confident now about your current plans, but something is still gnawing away at the bottom of your imagination. You might be limited in what you can do today, especially if you’re obsessing about a relationship from the past. Don’t try to escape your history, rather, dig into it. After you can find your way around in the shadows of your subconscious, you’ll also be able to navigate better in the light of reality.

 

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your unexpressed anger can cool into ice and transform into resentment, which is more difficult to process. Fortunately, Venus’ current trine to your key planet Pluto stimulates your emotions and prevents them from going quiet. It’s easier than usual for you to let go and act on your intuition. Following your instincts now is your best insurance against fostering negativity. Taking the high road is surely your best option.

 

 

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The Moon and Pluto are in your resourceful 2nd house, reminding you that issues of self-worth and net worth are inextricably intertwined, even if they seem like separate entities. Today you might be more self-confident because you can ride a new sense of power from your emotions. If your self-esteem is growing, consider cashing in on it and asking for a raise. Naturally, circumstances at work need to support your request, but in any case your contribution and your courage won’t go unnoticed.

 

 

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You are still enjoying the pleasurable benefits of three planets visiting your 5th House of Spontaneity. Your involvement in a significant creative project or a new romance may be growing, and you’re tempted to go overboard as you try to give the performance of your life. This can be quite a memorable day as long as you don’t struggle to accomplish too much.

 

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

It’s refreshing to feel so creative now and you’re excited knowing that your weekend could improve even more. But your easygoing attitude today is very deceptive. You may be able to skillfully disarm someone’s aggression, yet you’re still ready for serious business in a moment’s notice. Use your ability to shift back and forth between the lighthearted and heavy-handed extremes, so you can make the most of every moment.

 

 

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You may be afraid that someone in your life might become more of a problem during the days ahead. Although nipping a challenging situation in the bud sounds like a smart plan, it’s not always wise to suppress the natural expression of negative emotions like fear and anger. If you truly want to handle the situation in a way that preempts potential trouble, ask thoughtful questions and be an active listener. It’s easier to deal with things once they are out in the open.