There's a serious quality to most people, situations, concerns, endeavors, and even idiots this week.

(Great!)

Perhaps to some of you, that introductory statement up there is a boring one.  I mean, I just reread the damn thing and, yeah, it could use some coffee.  But then, I'm not exactly trying to impress anyone here, and you're not the Queen of England, so let's proceed with the reality that to a serious person who hasn't been taken seriously up 'til now, that introductory line up there is not boring at all.  In fact, it rocks.  Same goes for a person who's been hard at work and authentic as hell, yet still under-appreciated and unrecognized and currently lacking necessary means of support... because this person may be receiving the support most necessary, this week, as it so happens this person will be shown that someone out there cares about him/her.

Remember, in order to be taken seriously, you must be serious and authentic about what you are doing.  You should enjoy it and smile at the thought of what you are working on.  What you are doing should be a welcome distraction from trials as well.  Otherwise, you're just another one of the millions of dudes and ladies in serious suits or uniforms, with serious faces, aiming to appear serious so as to earn some amount of respect.  In other words, indistinguishable, unimaginative, unmemorable, tired, dispensable, early-aging, and "meh".  

And, really, do you want to be referred to as "meh"?  For your work to be regarded as "been there, done that"?





This week's card, the Clasped Hands, which translates to the 2 of Cups in the Rider-Waite deck, stresses the importance of harmony and fairness in all sorts of relationships, including that with oneself.  Of importance as well is harmony within the home.  Also highlighted are reciprocity and karma (fun, fun!).  Brought together are the like-minded in something of an unbreakable force.  And forces are coming together for sure, whether we like them or not-- you can bet on it. 

Deals will be taking shape, as will contracts, promises, commitments, meetings, visits, exchanges of private information, intimate conversations and partnerships.  Loose ends will be tied up.  Projects or propositions will be made/assigned, accepted or finished.  We will move forward with plans, or an agreement or arrangement.  Something initiated balances out our days, even months, ahead.  Glasses will clink.  Pages will be signed.  Flirtations will make some blush.  Many will finally be understood and/or met half-way.  And, lo and behold, the hand of justice will come crashing down upon those who deserve it (still, on the other side of the fence, helping those who need it most).

Something that hasn't been fair up until now may finally become evened out.  In some cases, this is great news!  In others, as in the cases of scammers, frauds, unethical or delusional types, not so much. 

As I said before, this week will mean serious business.  If we want something, some of us are gonna have to show that we're worthy of receiving what we want.  Either that, or we'll have to be very specific about what we want.  Can't just ask for cheese.  Asking for cheese is vague.  You may get Brie when your favorite is extra-sharp cheddar, and what are you gonna do with the Brie then?  Specify.

Some may sell themselves, market themselves, a little better.  Others will be charming and phenomenal with detail and that will make a hell of a sale or "sale" indeed!  I mean, who takes time out for details anymore?   

Something may be owed to some as well, or we may owe something to others, and it will be in writing, so it cannot be undone.  Stick to your commitments and promises to others, and appreciate the ones others make for you.  They take work.

Whatever is meant to be ours is or will become ours.  So let's try not to immerse ourselves in worry or impatience or possessiveness.  Let's not exude a snobby or nasty attitude either.  Let's maintain a civilized manner about ourselves, not one of untamed, rabid beasts.  Let's answer questions with relevant answers-- no dancing around topics.  And let's be respectful and mindful of, and thankful for, others' time.  Cases will flow so much more smoothly and efficiently this way. 

The less we expect, the more we'll receive. 

The more we expect, the more likely we'll be told to kiss a donkey's ass.

Enjoy some meaningful, deep, soul-satisfying connections and exchanges, this week, folks.  The smaller the group, the better.  Tables for two will be ideal.

Many are getting somewhere, making progress, going someplace...  Officially this time.  Yee-haw!  Let's do this.

Hasta la vista.