The Queen, seated on her thrown and robed in fine garments holds in her right arm a sword. Her left hand beckons to an unseen audience. Her throne is seated atop a mountain or hill, billowing clouds in the sky behind her. The Queen of Swords is instantly reminiscent of the Ace of Swords. Both feature the sword held upright […]
Queen of Swords
Hill of Tara stone vandalised
An iconic, 5,000 year old stone at the top of the Hill of Tara in Ireland has been vandalised. Paint now covers the Lia Fail Standing Stone and Gardai are investigating. It must take somebody with mental problems to undertake such an act.
Knight of Swords
Mounted on his horse, the knight charges at full gallop, his sword raised high. His face is in a grimace, his visor raised. Trees and clouds are swept by as the Knight charges. If the Page of Swords was a call to action, the Knight of Swords is all that action in full force and then some. The card suggests […]
Mango, carrot and orange juice
This Mango, Carrot and Orange juice is a real easy drinking juice that is great first thing in the morning or on a hot summer day. Makes approx. 500ml. Mango, Carrot and Orange Juice Recipe 2 carrots1 mango1 orange1 thumbsize piece of ginger Top and tail the carrots and wash. Peel the orange. Peel and remove the pip from the […]
Lemons are Good!
I always knew lemons were good. Not because my momma told me (she probably did) but because of a lemon day that has always stuck with me. When I was young and carefree and life revolved around college, pizza and wasting money, I felt a headcold coming on. Throat was sore, eyes were watery, I could feel the sniffles starting […]
Ten of Swords
Ten swords protrude from the body of a man lying dead on the ground. A black or night sky hangs overhead with a desolate landscape. In the middle distance, we see the sea and ground illuminated by the breaking dawn. In terms of dramatic imagery, the Ten of Swords is one of the most dramatic cards in the Tarot. Foreboding, […]
Nine of Swords
Sitting upright in a bed, the character covers his face with his hands, as if in despair. In the background, the nine swords are horizontal, set against a black backdrop. The signs of the zodiac are woven into the bedclothes along with flowers. A carving is etched into the base of the bed.
Eight of Swords
The eight of swords sees a blindfolded lady standing among eight swords. The scene looks as if she is at the base of a cliff face, making her way along the shore. In the background, is a castle perched atop the cliff. Her hands are bound behind her back.
Homemade pizza, no cheese
Cheese. It’s everywhere. On chips, burgers, pasta, sandwiches – the list is endless. The US Department of Agriculture reckons we’re eating over 30 pounds of cheese each per year. Truth is, cheese involves a dairy industry that cares far more about profit than animal welfare and eating the stuff promotes inhumane conditions for animals as well as consuming a food […]
Black Mirrors
Black mirrors are a scrying and/or meditation tool used primarily by witches for divination. A black mirror rather than a normal mirror is used because it allows the seer to gaze into a soft depth which can aid in visions. Using a normal mirror is distracting because the seer is gazing into their reflection. Black mirrors do not hold any […]