posted August 01, 2003 05:10 PM         

For instance I'm 16, so today I went to go get my permit and will start classes on August 4. Which is definitely not my favorite numerical date. I'm reluctant but decided this number isn't so bad. Maybe someone here will let me know if it's perfectly fine.

So instead I asked my cards how I would do during the classes. And unfortunately I got the 10 of Swords which upset me and I knew I couldn't be so bad. So I did the it again and again! I ended up using to many cards and also this card would show up as well.

posted August 02, 2003 11:41 AM         

WOW. Someone sure managed to put the fear of the 4 into your head.

Let's look at some famous 4's, shall we?

The 4 Archangels: Raphael, Michael, Gabriel and Auriel

The 4 Directions: East, West, South and North

The 4 Seasons

The 4 Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

The 4 Fixed Signs in the zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius

There are more, but I think you get the point.

And of course it represents the cube, a solid foundation upon which to build. None of these things are negative. 4 is logic and reason applied: science if you will. So why not start your driving classes on a day designed to ensure building and adding to a firm foundation?

4's and 8's do have their negative connotations as well, all of the numbers do - even mystical 7, but why dwell on those unless you are constantly increasing their power? Used judiciously they are good for material pursuits, and what more material pursuit is their than learning to drive?

For all we can say that 4 is Uranus, which rules modern transportation like airplanes and super trains and stuff... 4 is also the Earth upon which we live and move and have our being. As long as we build on SOLID FOUNDATIONS.

Hope that helps a wee bit.

Fear Not and...
Blessed Be...
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posted August 16, 2003 05:31 PM         

You might try easing up on yourself and just doing your best as things come. You can control how you interact in the class - and that's the best determiner for how you will do in the class.

I've found that I need to avoid what I call "victim" questions when I do a reading for myself. These are questions that ask how something will turn out -- assuming I have no control over the situation. For instance I might ask will I get fired from my job? or how will things turn out with me and X? If we are proactive things will turn out exactly like the energy and attention you give it.

So instead start asking questions like What is the next step I need to do in this class? If the 10 of swords turns up that means perhaps you need to avoid overworking and enjoy the class more. Or ask what is it that I'm avoiding seeing in this situation? Ask questions that help you make decisions of how you can proceed with your life or an event.

Here is a spread that I do that works wonders.
card 1: Present reality
card 2: challenge in the situation
card 3: seeing the bigger picture. (or if you were to zoom back from your situation and take a look at it what is the obvious thing you'd see.)
card 4: letting go (this is a tough one at times to determine.)What do you need to stop doing or it may mean what you need to start doing. You've got to figure this one out.
card 5: Future I am to live into now. This means what type of actions--(actually doing) you are to take in the direction of this card. If a negative card comes up you are to take the positive approach So if 9 of swords comes up you are to do things that keep yourself happy joyous and whatever needs to counteract the negative message of the card. It is telling you to avoid those behaviors.
card 5: what comes from inside of me? What internal skills, personality, problems, joys etc. do you bring to the situation?
card 7: What comes form outside of me? help from others, stuff unrelated to you from others that are brought to the situation
card 8: message or gift for this situation.