Tarot Series

"My ecstasy lifted me into the air"  ~ Michael  

My Fool’s journey began in 2009 when Michael passed away.  I did not really know anything about Michael then, other than His music and vague events of His life.  I did not know what happened to me or why.  I just felt like I had been picked up and set down in some other universe.  Everything in my life and in the world looked different, even though nothing had changed.  This shift sent me seeking, trying to unravel what happened to me that day, and so I began studying Michael’s life.  I had no idea the depth of beauty and heartache and soul wisdom I was about to witness, and how it would permanently alter who I was.   (Amazingly!) I discovered I was not alone.. that many others had been a part of this life altering phenomenon through Michael also, which has been a real comfort and support, but ultimately, the Fool’s journey is our own, and whether we are understood or not, we keep going… saying YES to following our hearts. 

Rather than “The Fool,” as it is known in the traditional tarot, I’m calling this card “The Soul,” since that is what The Fool really is all about.  I wanted this Soul card to express the Bliss we experience when we Surrender to the miracle of Life and all the magnificent Unknown things that we are blessed with.  Unlike the conventional illustration, he isn’t about to blindly wander off a cliff, but has willingly and passionately jumped, consumed by his joy and oneness with everything that exists. This is the kind of abandon I hope to bring to my Fool’s journey - in my art, and in life.  Innocence that is wise enough to take that leap and discover we are meant to fly!  

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"As far away as a star, as near as a grain of sand, the Presence rises shimmering with Light"   ~ Michael  

The Magician stands between the heavens and  the earth, a conduit of creation between the worlds.  He is a master of the elements (Water, Earth, Air, Fire) which He dances into form through the sacred infinite spiral that all life is patterned upon.  I hope you take a moment to notice the magic all around you and join in His beautiful dance today.  

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“Sweet Bird, my soul, your silence is so precious”  ~ Michael  

The High Mystic is an indwelling presence of the Divine that calls us to remember our Oneness and reconnect us with the voice of our soul. Truth, wisdom, wonder, knowing and trust are the gifts offered by this sacred Companion, who stands as the Gateway to the true paradise waiting to be discovered within our own hearts. His golden wings of Unity and Love wait to embrace us. Blessings to you on your amazing journey!  

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“I do not have to cling to my personal survival as long as I realize, day by day, that all of life is in me.  The children and their pain; the children and their joy.  The ocean swelling under the sun; the ocean weeping with black oil.  The animals hunted in fear; the animals bursting with the sheer joy of being alive.  This feeling of the World in me is how I always want to feel”  ~ Michael    

I planned to create these cards in order, but have unexpectedly jumped to the end... which I feel is no coincidence:   When Michael came suddenly into my life, my soul felt snatched up and placed at the top of the mountain - the final destination. My perspective was instantly changed. Everything suddenly had a reason and purpose. I no longer had to wonder about the meaning of life. In that exact same instant however, I also found myself simultaneously at the very bottom of the mountain, knowing absolutely nothing and with a seemingly impossible climb ahead. I felt overwhelmed, but this glimpse of the destination through Michael’s eyes gave me an irresistible need to begin. There is nothing easy about the journey and I am not the fastest climber, but I love every single blissful challenge with the most incredible Teacher at my side. The World card reminds us of our accomplishments along the way, and of our role in the oneness and completeness all around us. We are endlessly enveloped in the arms of Love, and that is absolute proof of our Perfection. 

Thank You, Michael.    

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“As long as Love is in my heart, it’s everywhere” ~ Michael  

Divine Love. Proof of God. This is a Love that reaches beyond relationships and personal desire. A Love that falls in Love with all things. Through the eyes of the Lover, the Earth is a poem. A breath is a prayer. A child is a song. He understands that Love is not an emotion but a way, and so He lives it so the world will know. He does not shift when harmed. The Lover lives to forgive. He seeks out places to give Himself recklessly. A Love that sees the beauty in mankind, even in its ugliest moments. To Love when there is no reason to Love. To believe when there is no reason to believe.  The Lover exists solely to Love. Ecstasy follows Him. Tragedy motivates Him. He brings meaning to every suffering. He is a protector of others through perpetual self-sacrifice. To be touched by Him is to become His Lover, and so this is how He saves.   

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” 

Love Lives Forever  

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“I close my eyes, look within, and enter a deep soft silence. The infinity of God’s creation embraces me. We are One”  ~ Michael  

Direct experience with the Divine alters us.  We are no longer comfortable with mediocrity and dreamless days.  The Star reaches down inside us and pulls out our truth, unfolding a journey of personal growth that reveals a new perspective and profound way of Being.  His Light is soft and illuminating, shining into our minds and inviting us to look with new eyes.  We enter this strange world in humility and awe, our hearts overflowing with wonder.  His celestial beauty and cosmic motion intoxicate us, drawing us into His orbit.  Innocence is His favourite word, and He repeats it endlessly like a metronome.  His movements, though gentle, can be unpredictable and sometimes seem meandering, but do not waver, for He is the Universal Anchor, our True North Star, leading us with precision and immaculate timing toward His home of perfection through Radical Love.  

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“In spite of the risks, the courage to be honest and intimate opens the way to self-discovery.  It offers what we all want, the promise of love"  ~ Michael    

The Emperor is the embodiment of Righteousness. In His Presence, all chaos falls into Perfect Order. Ignorance and darkness dissolve with a single glimpse of His Truth, and opens the door to the wisdom within our own hearts. This revelation is available to those who hold themselves in integrity, and brings with it the inner peace of an educated mind. The Emperor is the Great Protector, creating safe and sacred space. In His embrace, we are courageous, and have the strength to follow our dreams. His Love envelopes us and calls us into action, as we follow His lead toward discovering our true Selves and living our highest Purpose. The One who slays fear through ferocious tenderness and wild fragility. Soul Warrior… our Infinite Companion on this fool’s journey Home.  

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“Why have you come?” I whispered. “To wipe away your last tear,” you replied. “It was the one you saved for me.” ~Michael   

To be soul struck is to know that all devastation is actually a Love call directly from the mouth of God. When we are shaken so hard that there is nothing left to cling to, we realize how volatile our investments are. Everything in life is temporary, regardless of how endless we would like them to be. To create a foundation on these things can ultimately leave us in ruins. In these darkest of moments, through the dust of annihilation, we are offered the most profound insight. A Treasure that not only survives the storm, but transforms the ashes into sacred ground. The one thing left standing. LOVE. This is not the needle-in-the-haystack-look-for-the-silver-lining kind of love. This is not even the kind of love that binds us to our family, children or partner. This is the Love that literally resurrects. The Divine Love that longs for you so deeply that it will sacrifice anything to bring you Home. This reckless Love is not looking to destroy, but seeks to lay Itself at your feet, that you may begin again with a Foundation that makes everything Everlasting.   

“Just say the word, I’ll lay me down for you” ~Michael  

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 “Live, be, move, rejoice!  You are alive!”  ~Michael  

The Sun is our Ever-Presence.  Nurturer of life.  His Light reaches into us, and sets our heart aflame, filling us with inspiration, energy and great joy.  He is not just a provider, but The Great Lavisher, bringing an overflowing of abundance to our world.  His playful voice calls upon our inner child, inviting us to delight in the sweetness and radiance of His Love.  His touch restores, lifts, rejuvenates, and heals.  His strength sustains all.  When near Him we are pulled into His irresistible orbit, creating a constant evolution which forms the cycles and seasons of our life.  Under the warmth of His glow, our soul-seed breaks free, reaching skyward toward our highest potential, filling us with a deep spirit of giving and reverence for all life. Even in our desolate winter moments, He is there, tenderly shining His promise of comfort and hope.  He adores new beginnings, and reminds us, with every sunrise, it’s never too late to start again.   And again and again and again…  

“In the promise of another tomorrow, I’ll never let you part, for you’re always in my heart”  ~Michael  

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“Inside your heart sits a Seer.  Between His thoughts He can hear a melody simple yet wondrously clear, the music of life, so precious, so dear” ~Michael

The Hermit is a seeker on a quest for the Soul.  He thrives in stillness, where He sits silently, listening intently for the whispers within.  This voice He seeks is softer than a breath of wind, but its words are more powerful than any other sound.  The Hermit is patient, and waits with reverence, ever-present in the moment of Now.  Integrity, peace and gentleness guide Him, as He contemplates ways His new found insights might be used to benefit others in His endless service of Love.  His humility and purity of heart open Him to the abundance of Spirit, and He expresses His deep gratitude by emerging from His inner journey, filled with energy, creativity and hope; ready to share all He has learned… more sure than ever before that the world will be “saved by beauty.”

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“Don’t be afraid to know who you are. You are much more than you ever imagined” ~Michael  

Death is a powerful entity who holds a deep intimacy with all living things. His presence surrounds us constantly… from falling leaves to the setting sun, an endless reminder of our own brevity and the preciousness of life. He walks toward us with confidence, carrying aloft the torch of Mortality, ablaze with the flame of dissolution, elimination, and release. These gifts seek to unburden us from limiting beliefs and past regrets, burning away obstacles and lighting the path to endless possibilities. Through Him, we are set free in ways we never imagined, provided we are willing to loosen our grip and let go of what no longer serves us.   Often sudden and unpredictable, His ways strike fear in the hearts of many. Gatekeeper of darkness, Embodiment of the Unknown; we tread carefully to avoid Him, oblivious that our most soul-shifting experiences of Love come only through His merciless touch. Ultimately, through the immensity of this great Gift, we realize our sacred obligation to Him and fall into His final embrace… at peace in the wisdom that Death is only a mask, waiting to reveal the true beauty behind all we are about to become.  

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“Pure unbounded Consciousness, Truth, Existence, Bliss am I” ~Michael  

This Judgement speaks, not of shallow evaluation, but profoundly acquired wisdom.   Intuition.  Awareness.  Awakening.  A Calling that returns us to our higher purpose. His voice overwhelms us with passion and a thirst for revelation, pulling us ever closer toward our ultimate goal.  With Him comes the ability to discern through pure objective and clarity of heart, and a spiritual intelligence gained through commitment to personal growth.  

His Perfection leads us into transcendence through His example of the unshakeable consciousness of Love.  Our trust in the Universe is born.  With joyful abandon, we free-fall into His beloved arms, spellbound in devotion to the elegance of His will.  

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