Its kind of alot and fascinatingly detailed. It evolved quite a bit over the pages as I wrote. I hope you can read my writing! I don't know if you are subscribed to my page, but feel free to do so to get updates as they occur. The basis of the this story are two Tarot Cards - The Devil and The Wheel of Fortune. What happens when a Preta gets addicted to The Wheel of Life (Fortune) and pushes each of the lives he lives to destruction to spin it again and again. What is his divine punishment?
Thank you!!!!It will be the hardest thing I ever attempt and probably be the spring when I pick it up again, having surgery on Jan 15 with a 6 week recovery. Finishing up a short story right now (like a twilight zone!). I have about 8k words written in the novella so far. I think it may be 16k at the end.
As I crossed the silent space ‘in between’ old days and new, my thoughts and reflections were all - without exception - about change. What coincidence that I should read this. Today...
I have two sides (2 minds, no make that 3 due my Gemini tendencies) to correlate into a plan for the coming days .. my husbands and mine and we differ so extraordinarily - he who hates change and me who embrasses - you couldn’t have timed this better Jenna!!
I am writing a fictional novella right now and thru 2024 about this very topic as it applies to a preta!!!!! Thank you for breaking it down so well. May I contact you in the future if I have questions?
Hi Erica! Absolutely you may contact me, I would love that! ❤️ I'm so intrigued by your story. I can't wait to find out more. I'm imagining all sorts of scenarios...is the preta the main character? Do we get to see inside their perspective? (You don't have to answer these questions, I'm just wondering "out loud". Your novella sounds fascinating!)
Yes Jenna! I have felt this on so many levels. And for the first time I am breaking through patterns that I thought I might never be able to get through. Through sheer determination to get to the other side. I’m taking this as a sign that it was all worth it and so it is. Thank you! 🙏💫
Yay for breaking through old patterns! ❤️❤️❤️ You're such an inspiration to me, Louise. There's a part of me that believes that many of my old patterns actually keep me safe (even though I know it's not true). So breaking through them can feel scary. I'm going to take my cue from you and try to summon a bit more courage around some of these patterns. As you said...it will be worth it! 🤗🙏
I agree Jenna, these two cards are almost shocking in both their alignment and their timing! Wow. No words are needed as I contemplate this while crossing the threshold of linear time into a new year.
Oh I love this combination so much. Finding the balance between taking action towards our desires and trusting in divine timing is always something in the back of my mind. Especially when periods of rest (like right now) are here. There's this constant voice that says "you should be working towards x, y, z, and then the other voice that says "take time to rest, and you will have more energy towards x, y, z once there's more spaciousness and clarity. Always a delicate dance! Thank you so much for sharing this pair Jenna ❤️
Oh my goodness, Christine, I really resonate with this! That question of whether something is self-care or self-sabotage has been the defining question for me this whole year. I don't have any answers for it yet. But I'm glad you and I are figuring it out together! ❤️
No surprise how much this week’s post echoes what I have been reflecting and scribbling notes on today, especially:
“When the Wheel of Fortune comes up, I think we’re being called to do whatever is ours to do and then (here’s the important part) trust in Divine timing.”
Thank you, Renee! ❤️ The part that's really been coming up for me this week is getting that clarity on what is mine to do (and letting go of the rest). My Saboteur has some control issues. 😁
Thanks Jenna, what a fantastic pairing! In both, life can feel so out of control. Any idea that we can be in control is the ultimate illusion our culture is currently stuck in. I can relate to the self-saboteur, in my younger years I had an eating disorder and all through life I have been living with the words of shame that move through my mind. Yes it is that fear of change that keeps the modes of the saboteur going. It is the cultural soup we live in. And even amid it all, choice is there. The wheel still turns, impermanence is the ongoing reality. Yet how I relate to it, how I express it, that is an in the moment choice!
So beautifully said, Julie! How we relate to the turning of the wheel is where we have the power of choice. That's perfect! I also love your phrase "cultural soup"...how apropos!
Love this Jenna, what a perfect reading for the pre-New Years Eve week! I’ve just been feeling a strain and been questioning if I’m moving too fast in some directions - this makes me wonder though if part of that reaction is me trying to keep myself small and feeling comfortable with the prospect of changing my patterns. Definitely something to consider!
Thanks, Kerani! Keeping ourselves small is definitely part of the Saboteur. I really noticed that with myself over the last few days with family and the holidays. It's so easy for me to stay in my little patterns, especially when I'm surrounded by the context that created them in first place (if that makes sense). When you mentioned the word "strain" it reminded me to focus on getting clear about what is mine to do. Sometimes I think I sabotage myself by keeping myself small, and sometimes by doing what is not mine to do. When I remember to get clear on what is mine to do, I can usually see the path forward. Thank you so much for that reminder!
Wow great write up and I’m sadly so familiar with the self-saboteur and can turn into WoF reverse. I was once in a very dark place, so burned out, severely depressed and eating myself to 300 lbs, until I encountered a catalyst that got things going in the right direction. I’ll be launching a new newsletter related to that in the new year actually.
Hello! Ok, so I have a notebook of handwritten notes. I recently posted pictures of these pages, here: https://ericaphillips.substack.com/p/notes-for-the-tarot-novella
Its kind of alot and fascinatingly detailed. It evolved quite a bit over the pages as I wrote. I hope you can read my writing! I don't know if you are subscribed to my page, but feel free to do so to get updates as they occur. The basis of the this story are two Tarot Cards - The Devil and The Wheel of Fortune. What happens when a Preta gets addicted to The Wheel of Life (Fortune) and pushes each of the lives he lives to destruction to spin it again and again. What is his divine punishment?
That premise is amazing! I'm hooked already!
Thank you!!!!It will be the hardest thing I ever attempt and probably be the spring when I pick it up again, having surgery on Jan 15 with a 6 week recovery. Finishing up a short story right now (like a twilight zone!). I have about 8k words written in the novella so far. I think it may be 16k at the end.
As I crossed the silent space ‘in between’ old days and new, my thoughts and reflections were all - without exception - about change. What coincidence that I should read this. Today...
I have two sides (2 minds, no make that 3 due my Gemini tendencies) to correlate into a plan for the coming days .. my husbands and mine and we differ so extraordinarily - he who hates change and me who embrasses - you couldn’t have timed this better Jenna!!
Always I thank you... ✨🤍✨
Thank you, Susie! I'm a Gemini too (both sun and moon) so I completely get what you're saying here. And I love it! 🤗😁❤️
I am writing a fictional novella right now and thru 2024 about this very topic as it applies to a preta!!!!! Thank you for breaking it down so well. May I contact you in the future if I have questions?
Hi Erica! Absolutely you may contact me, I would love that! ❤️ I'm so intrigued by your story. I can't wait to find out more. I'm imagining all sorts of scenarios...is the preta the main character? Do we get to see inside their perspective? (You don't have to answer these questions, I'm just wondering "out loud". Your novella sounds fascinating!)
Yes Jenna! I have felt this on so many levels. And for the first time I am breaking through patterns that I thought I might never be able to get through. Through sheer determination to get to the other side. I’m taking this as a sign that it was all worth it and so it is. Thank you! 🙏💫
Yay for breaking through old patterns! ❤️❤️❤️ You're such an inspiration to me, Louise. There's a part of me that believes that many of my old patterns actually keep me safe (even though I know it's not true). So breaking through them can feel scary. I'm going to take my cue from you and try to summon a bit more courage around some of these patterns. As you said...it will be worth it! 🤗🙏
It’s time and you are ready Jenna. Let yourself be free to do the work you came to do. I’m right beside you. 🙏💫
I agree Jenna, these two cards are almost shocking in both their alignment and their timing! Wow. No words are needed as I contemplate this while crossing the threshold of linear time into a new year.
Thank you for this guidance.
Thank you, Donna! 💕💕💕
Oh I love this combination so much. Finding the balance between taking action towards our desires and trusting in divine timing is always something in the back of my mind. Especially when periods of rest (like right now) are here. There's this constant voice that says "you should be working towards x, y, z, and then the other voice that says "take time to rest, and you will have more energy towards x, y, z once there's more spaciousness and clarity. Always a delicate dance! Thank you so much for sharing this pair Jenna ❤️
Oh my goodness, Christine, I really resonate with this! That question of whether something is self-care or self-sabotage has been the defining question for me this whole year. I don't have any answers for it yet. But I'm glad you and I are figuring it out together! ❤️
No surprise how much this week’s post echoes what I have been reflecting and scribbling notes on today, especially:
“When the Wheel of Fortune comes up, I think we’re being called to do whatever is ours to do and then (here’s the important part) trust in Divine timing.”
I sense Wheel of Fortune may be here to stay.
Thank you, Jenna.
Thank you, Renee! ❤️ The part that's really been coming up for me this week is getting that clarity on what is mine to do (and letting go of the rest). My Saboteur has some control issues. 😁
Laughing out loud at your Saboteur!
Wonderful and encouraging reminders here, Jenna. Thank you for sharing them...
Thank you, Stone! ❤️
Thanks Jenna, what a fantastic pairing! In both, life can feel so out of control. Any idea that we can be in control is the ultimate illusion our culture is currently stuck in. I can relate to the self-saboteur, in my younger years I had an eating disorder and all through life I have been living with the words of shame that move through my mind. Yes it is that fear of change that keeps the modes of the saboteur going. It is the cultural soup we live in. And even amid it all, choice is there. The wheel still turns, impermanence is the ongoing reality. Yet how I relate to it, how I express it, that is an in the moment choice!
So beautifully said, Julie! How we relate to the turning of the wheel is where we have the power of choice. That's perfect! I also love your phrase "cultural soup"...how apropos!
Perfect timing. Thank you.
Love this Jenna, what a perfect reading for the pre-New Years Eve week! I’ve just been feeling a strain and been questioning if I’m moving too fast in some directions - this makes me wonder though if part of that reaction is me trying to keep myself small and feeling comfortable with the prospect of changing my patterns. Definitely something to consider!
Thanks, Kerani! Keeping ourselves small is definitely part of the Saboteur. I really noticed that with myself over the last few days with family and the holidays. It's so easy for me to stay in my little patterns, especially when I'm surrounded by the context that created them in first place (if that makes sense). When you mentioned the word "strain" it reminded me to focus on getting clear about what is mine to do. Sometimes I think I sabotage myself by keeping myself small, and sometimes by doing what is not mine to do. When I remember to get clear on what is mine to do, I can usually see the path forward. Thank you so much for that reminder!
Wow great write up and I’m sadly so familiar with the self-saboteur and can turn into WoF reverse. I was once in a very dark place, so burned out, severely depressed and eating myself to 300 lbs, until I encountered a catalyst that got things going in the right direction. I’ll be launching a new newsletter related to that in the new year actually.
Ooooh, I'm so looking forward to your newsletter on this Miriam! I'll keep a lookout for it. ❤️