“The Ace of Swords card suggests that my power today lies in cause and effect. With great power comes great responsibility. Do the right thing or state the obvious and the ‘pen will be mightier than the Sword.’ The truth will set me free. It’s the principle of the thing. Get it in writing. I am empowered by intention and my virtue is my promise, commitment or vow.”
Today in Strangeness:
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, on this date in 1887 at Fort Keogh, Montana, the largest snowflake fell during a blizzard. It was said to be 15 inches in diameter. In other records on this day, in 1938, German race car driver Bernd Rosemeyer, known as the ‘Silver Comet’ reached the speed of 268 mph on the Autobahn, just before his death.
“The Six of Chalices card suggests that my power today lies in self-consciousness. I am not alone. It’s not too late to make a fresh start or to pursue my hearts desire. The fountain of my youth or my Holy Grail is revealed in the simple pleasures and gestures that are unaware of their own beauty, connection, and power. I am empowered by nostalgia or past perceptions and my gift is rejuvenation.”
Today in Strangeness:
On this date in 1593 the Vatican opened their 7-year trial against scholar Giordano Bruno, accused among other things, of believing in the existence of a plurality of worlds. Minerve, a French submarine disappeared in the Mediterranean, never to be found (‘68).
“The Seven of Swords card suggests that my power today lies in scruples. I will not cheat myself, look the other way, sneak or be distracted by superficial perceptions disguised as appeal, entitlement, rescue, comfort or security. In this stage I am not a victim and therefore, any advantage, temptation, or betrayal would be an inside job or come from a moment of opportunity in choosing to leave myself unprotected or exposed. I am empowered by expectation and opportunity and my virtue is forewarning or accountability.”
Today in Strangeness:
In emulation of the Jules Verne’s character Phileas Fogg, intrepid journalist Nellie Bly completed her 72-day trip around the world, on this day in 1890. Yoko Ono donated £250,000 to the Strawberry Fields retirement facility in Liverpool (‘84).
“The Moon card suggests that my alter ego is the Magnetic One, whose superpower lies in my innate ability for reflection, and that of turning the tide. Today I feel like a natural Man. I have goddess energy that reflects the mystique and magnetism of women, rising above all boundaries. ‘This too shall pass.’ Shining brightly, I will overcome empty promises in the dark and dangerous liaisons. Enjoy the thrill of the hunt and the drama when your forces of attraction are at their strongest.”
Today in Strangeness:
It was on this day in 1957 that Wham-O produced the first Frisbees. The name was derived from students throwing around empty pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company. The first version of the Frisbee was marketed as the Pluto Platter to cash in on the public craze over space and UFOs. Speaking of Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh first photographed the tiny ex-planet on today’s date in 1930.
