We’re going to begin with something very prophetic and very positive tonight. It just screamed out for sharing. Go HERE to read more.
“….. we’ve been in a period of adjustment, and a fairly intense one at that. Many people have found it more challenging than they anticipated, and the challenges continue on. But as Jupiter turns direct this week we receive a cosmic pat on the back and some words of encouragement: we’re now ready to collectively assign the mind its rightful place in the order of the universe….”
Thanks, Corina, for sending this along, and thank you Sarah Varcas for doing what you do and making it available to all of us.
This type of Universal message is comforting; it’s an enlightening look at, not only where the planets are, but where WE are when the planets do things like this. Another type of message, the channeled kind we’ve been receiving on our card altar, has also been comforting. Which is exactly appropriate for today.
Many of us needed a reminder and a sign. I needed it for my friend Karen. She would have been 50 today if she’d stayed. But she went on before us, leaving everyone she touched just that much better. She was bravery and strength and love personified. We miss her.
This past weekend my son also lost someone special and beautiful. I know that they are hanging out, visiting, comparing funny stories, even though they didn’t know each other here. This one’s for both of you.
“Wombat ~ 32 ~
Gentle Aggression
Equipped with cartilage plating in her rump, a female Wombat will block her burrow by sitting face first just inside the opening when a predator threatens entry. A hungry Dingo, for example may attempt to force access by chewing on the backside of Wombat, but with no feeling to weaken its stance the Wombat proves a fearless adversary.
Determined to protect her young, she will wait, expecting the Dingo to see the futility in this actions and to wander off. Driven by hunger, the Dingo persists. In this scenario, the Wombat will crouch down, apparently allowing access to the Dingo. Eager to get to the young, the Dingo crawls over the Wombat, wedging itself between the roof of the den and her strong backbone. With the Dingo helplessly stuck, the Wombat stands up, crushing its victim against the roof of the tunnel.
Wombat chooses to express herself assertively first, reverting to aggressive confrontation only when necessary. She relies on the virtue of her rivals, hoping they will see her point. She never wages war as her first plan of attack. She prefers to negotiate initially, expressing herself plainly, regressing to force only when all else fails.
Wombat walks her talk, expressing things exactly as she sees them. She will not be put down or belittled by anyone. She views her opinions, beliefs, and values as sacred and definitely worthy of recognition. She insists that others take heed of her opinions and is self-assured enough to outwardly express her demands. If she has to, she will enforce her expectations vehemently, even physically, but until the need arises she expresses herself with influence and tenacity.
If Wombat has moseyed into your cards today, you are being asked to speak with assertiveness instead of irrationally ‘hitting the roof’ whenever you feel threatened. Wombat allows you to speak up, confronting perceived wrongs with innate confidence and assuredness without being excessively violent or rude.
To treat others as you would like to be treated is the golden rule of the Wombat. She understands how easy it is to feel intolerant toward those who choose to ignore your advice, however, especially when you know it to be wisdom gleaned over a lifetime of experience.”
Today’s Deck:
Animal Dreaming Oracle Cards by Scott Alexander King
FLP Report:
Minnesota (times about 4), Arizona (2), same Hawaii as the last time, Illinois, Alaska, and a Colorado” Pioneer” issue I’ve never seen before.
Today’s Baking:
same as the last time, I just put the second roll of dough in the oven.
With tea, in a great big huge cup,
that we got THRIFT!
These are posed, the frosting is waiting until I’m done typing. No mileage, it was a pool day; I applied my Apolo Ohno mind-set, and felt really good.
I’m having a hard time trying to sleep without my beloved recliner. I went to the pool today but I can’t say that I enjoyed it much because I was tired at my core.
Those cookies look so good. Still determined to make some.
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Make ‘em! They are funny, but good.
Very light.
J
11:19 p.m.
1-28-13
You’re so very welcome! I love Sarah’s stuff, and her approach fits right in with much of what we talk about here. I highly recommend that anyone who’s ever looked into the interpretation of their birthchart download her free e-book. It is a very quick read, less than 20 pages, and talks about how there are no weaknesses in anyone’s chart, we chose to be born at the moment we did for reasons, and our charts are our blueprint–they show our potential for unfoldment along the path of our highest growth. Fucking revolutionary.
More ((((HUGS)))) for the loss from this physical realm of your friend Karen, and J.D.’s friend, too.
“Chewing on the backside of Wombat…” now that’s what they call “gettin’ your ass chewed!” I just cannot help but laugh at the mental picture of a Dingo, at the entrance to Wombat’s den, chewin’ on its ass like a dog on a rawhide, and Wombat just sitting there, patiently allowing this… great message, though, definitely, despite the interesting mental picture.
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I spent some time at Sarah’s last night, but plan on going back as soon as The Deputy starts his work week tomorrow. VERY cool! (And look who is right below you.)
Yeah, the first time we got that Wombat card I asked Robena and Kris (both are REAL Australians) about that whole story. It’s all true!
J
10:47 p.m.
1-29-13
Oh my! Thank you so much, Corina and Julie, for sharing my words here. Good to meet you!
I love your site Julie. So rich with… well.. everything! Including baking, one of my greatest loves… And that Wombat card…. just perfect for me at the moment. Assertive not irrational!! Definitely the way to go. I really must remember that lol! 
Love to you both, Sarah Varcas xx
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Welcome Sarah!!! And thank you for the compliments. We have fun here, and share lots of (as you saw) eclectic things.
Please come back any time!
Julie
10:49 p.m.
1-29-13
I do like Wombat. She is perfect…that is exactly how numbered people do business sometimes.
I have never thought of lime with tea. I like lime better, too, and have discovered that POG*, club soda and a squeezed lime + lime wedge is a delightful juice drink. (*Passion, Orange, Guava juice). Rum goes good in there too, but not usually for breakfast. Maybe Passion Fruit tea…
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POG !!!
Oh I so adore the POG!
But I never thought to add sparkles or squeezed lime. On it. Thanks!
J
10:51 p.m.
1-29-13
Huh. Wonder if Wombat is where the “hitting the roof” originated. I’ll have to go looking later.
The back pain was figured out – not from past life but from not using my noggin. I had moved Cooper into a larger tank (29 gal. high) on my dresser. Which is blocked by boxes. And instead of moving the boxes to get in and clean his tank, I put one foot on a stool and the other up on the dresser (my knee was up by my shoulder) and I leaned over and into the tank. After a bit I realized I couldn’t straighten up easily. This translated later into massive pain all across my lower back and now into my hip joints and down my thighs. I definitely need to start an exercise program because this is just pathetic. And it makes sleeping difficult as well, which I need to heal. *sigh*
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Gah.
Well, if you know the origin, I guess you can fix it from there.
(Yeah, SLEEP is quite vital.)
J
10:53 p.m.
1-29-13
Mmm, more cookies.
My condolences to JD for his loss, and my sympathies for your feeling loss over Karen. It takes a while, doesn’t it, to get to a place of calm acceptance.
The Wombat card was educational and amusing. Now I will try to figure out how it fits in my life right now.
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I think one of the horrible things about grief is its unpredictability. Always just SUCH a crapshoot.
J
10:54 p.m.
1-29-13
Wow! Julie, wombat’s card is speaking to me loud and clear. I just left a comment on ReFab about this very topic…or at least how it applies to me. : )
Hugs and comfort in your’s and JD’s loss of loved ones.
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Glad one of your home babies was able to tune right in!
J
10:56 p.m.
1-29-13
In the very brief time I have been grieving the loss of my mother many people have asked me how I’m doing. I usually tell them I’m busy, and I get two standard replies. One suggests that busy-ness is really denial, and I should stop moving and, I’m not certain, but perhaps grieve all at once and then move on into my life. The other accepts my busy-ness as having completed my journey–that I’m “alright now.”
Neither is correct, and I often feel like wombat. Many years ago (almost 30!) my father died. I know how long it took me to get to the point where I didn’t wake up every day and feel that loss. My life was changed forever, and it is again now. I know what I must do to keep moving forward for myself, my children, and my siblings because movement is life. I cannot grieve all at once. I’d curl up in a ball and cease. So I admit that, even after I listen with an open mind to people who care about me, after I let them chew on my rump as it were, I want to smash them against the roof of my cave.
Hugshugshugs to you and JD.
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You described this all so perfectly. It IS incredibly hard, and icky too. We go at our own pace, in the way that we are best suited to, for the situation that we are in.
Soooo glad that this helpful Wombat showed up, to guide us all. Her timing truly was ideal.
J
10:59 p.m.
1-29-13
((((HUGS)))) My condolences on the loss of your mother from the physical realm. I don’t doubt that would get annoying, being told you’re not grieving properly. Sending Love, praying you find peace and comfort, and that people will leave you in peace to grieve in whatever way works best for you.
Hugs for you and JD.
I love wombats, they have got to be one of my favourite animals, they always seem to exude a patient confidence.
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Nice to see you! Did Wombat bring you? Lol, could you ever have imagined what an exquisite and amazing gift this Special Occasion Deck might have become? I love it when we are guided so perfectly.
J
11:03 p.m.
1-29-13
Julie,
I never really knew what a wombat was before today – very cool. Our thoughts are with you and your son. Everyone grieves in their own fashion, and remembers those they have lost as they need to. It’s a very personal thing and why we have family and friends to love and support us. For those that don’t get it – oh well. All good thoughts from the Lone Woman’s clan.
The Captain
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Welcome Captain!!!
My post tonight was partly inspired by your wise words. Thank you for coming by and sharing your thoughts with us all. And thank you, so very much, for being there for us, as well as that Lone Woman (who we all adore).
J
11:06 p.m.
1-29-13