Monday

As of the seventh hour this morning, I’ve been on this earth in this body for 44 years.

Forty-four is a number of great strength and power. How shall I celebrate?

Some remember. Two birthday cards have been sent on the Internet, one by my mom’s good friend and the other by my highschool buddy who always remembers.

Petra and Inez both phoned over the weekend to extend best wishes, and it would be unusual if Mom doesn’t call tonight.

My aunt phoned yesterday from Phoenix, but not to wish me a happy birthday. She wanted to tell me that my cousin is getting married in Ireland in May and Grandma wants to go and needs someone to accompany her. Can I think of anyone who might be able to go?

Well, I could, and that’s what she’s been hoping.

I’d love to be in Ireland, but I don’t want to do the travelling required to get there.

Surely if I wait another 44 years, we’ll come up with something faster and safer than airplanes and ships.

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I pull a card from the Legend deck, for today and what the year holds; for what it means to be 44.

11 Justice
(Lady of the Lake)

When reading for myself, it is sometimes easier to get the straight dope by reading the definitions rather than using intuition to glean the message of the card. It’s more objective, less conducive to wishful thinking or wilful blindness.

From the book, The Keeper of Words:

“Justice delivers total honesty and reveals the consequences of past actions. It represents receiving one’s just rewards. Achieving balance and harmony after toils and tribulations. Responsible conduct. Reaching a state of equilibrium with one’s self. Peace of mind. Making a well-balanced choice. Entering into an equal partnership. Being able to see both sides of a situation. Integrity and contracts. Reaching an agreement. The favourable outcome of a judicial matter.”

Paraphrased and quoted:

The Lady of the Lake represents cosmic law and is a reminder that there is a mightier court than the king’s justice. She weighs the virtues of sword and scabbard; the determination and decisive actions of the sword are in equilibrium with the mercy and protection of the scabbard. This represents a well-balanced person who can be entrusted to carry out responsibilities in an honourable manner.
The appearance of the Lady of the Lake signifies the workings of destiny and karma. For this reason, a sense of order and peace accompany this card’s presence.
Arthur represents a person who has matured and followed both his destiny and conscience and now receives recognition.