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0. THE SOUL (traditionally "The Fool")
"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!
* watercolour on paper
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1. THE MAGICIAN
"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.
* watercolour on paper
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2. THE HIGH MYSTIC (traditionally "The High Priestess")
“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!
* watercolour on paper
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21. THE WORLD
“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.
* watercolour on paper
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6. THE LOVERS
“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
* watercolour on paper
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17. THE STAR
“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.
* watercolour on paper
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