FATHER’S DAY
The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972 that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the United States. Father’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. It is a day that commemorates fatherhood and appreciates all fathers and father-figures (including grandfathers, great-grandfathers, stepfathers, and foster fathers) as well as their contribution to society. Father’s Day 2019 occurs on Sunday, June 16.
My relationship with my father was a tenuous one as I grew older. He had a very chauvinistic approach to life. Men were the important ones and women were subservient. Not terribly modern! I grew up working hard in school for good grades, taking on leadership roles, excelling in all that I tried, including my favorite, dance. Needless to say, I was trying to please and to get his attention.
As a child, this might have been cute, but it did not look good on a grown woman. My first marriage was an example of that behavior and did not last very long. The best thing that came out of that marriage was my son…there are no accidents in life and no regrets; he is a gift!
Re-examining my relationship prompted me to work on a new Tarot reading celebrating Father’s Day and all the people that take on that role. If I had an interesting relationship with my father, I realized that I wasn’t the only one in that position.
A Tarot Reading not only examines the role of father, it helps to tap into the underlying notions and feelings that we may have and are not fully aware. It also checks into how we reflect and live the attitudes and behaviors of our fathers both dark and light.
What exactly does this reading examine and what questions are involved? Let’s take a look:
- What is my relationship with my father?
- What is the great gift my father has given me?
- What is the great challenge my father has given me?
- How am I similar to my father?
- How am I unlike my father?
- How do I define myself in comparison to him?
- How an I best honor our relationship?
- Summary card for reading
I did this reading for myself and each card actually gave me some emotional and mental peace. When you spend a lot of energy, like me, on trying to be seen and feel important in your father’s eyes, you can feel that you are “less than”, not enough, lack confidence and unworthy. Not a good place!
- How has your father or father figure impacted your life?
- Is it time to make peace with that relationship whether your father is living or dead?
- Do you feel that there’s something left undone or unsaid?
- Has your relationship been loving and fulfilling, and you would like to carry on this great tradition for your children?
- We are what we learn growing up. How has that impacted you both good and bad?
Would you like to have the questions answered about these feelings or perceptions? Peace, harmony and joy in life are the most important things!
Let’s be in touch.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
to all the Dads and those in Dad roles including mothers!!
JUNE HOROSCOPES
ARIES: Active, always thinking Mercury and your own planet, action Mars, will activate your solar house of home and family matters this month drawing your attention to domestic matters. If you’ve put off dealing with a family member’s behavior, etc., now is the time to take action. Once you lay down the law, they’ll get the message. Planets in Gemini will make communication easier.
TAURUS: Passionate Mars and thoughtful Mercury in home and family Cancer will draw your attention toward domestic matters this month. Don’t worry about any tough decisions. You will be in charge. Venus and Jupiter will see to it that you have fun! Be careful not to overspend. Or your attitude may be why not? Time to treat yourself or a loved one.
GEMINI: More playtime? More adventure? You’ve got this! The Sun and loving Venus will spend most of the month in your sign and house of personality. Keep in mind, one particular person that you may attract may be part of your life for quite some time if you’re single. Around the 22nd and 23rd, go out and play. If attached, you two will have fun! Planets in your house of finances may have you spending!
CANCER: You’ll need to learn the art of counting to 10 before you speak this month. Mercury has teamed up with fiery Mars and they’ll both spend the month storming through your house of personality. Be patient? Please watch your communication as well. If you’ve been holding back on something that needs to be said, make your delivery with love rather than hurtful.
LEO: The Sun, Mercury and Mars will spend time in your house of secrets and private matters during June and you may feel the need to back away from at least one relationship. Even if this certain someone has been in your life for a long time, it may be time to reexamine whether you’re good for each other. Time alone? Take it. Jupiter may have an exotic new admirer on your agenda!
VIRGO: It’s time to mend fences with any influential people you’ve been at odds with lately. This might even include a parental relationship. Higher ups and authority figures will be especially powerful this month, especially around the 14-19th. Choose your battles. Tend to all your responsibilities this month before you step away from work. Take some down time with a loved one.
LIBRA: Something brewing between you and your boss or you an higherups in general? Time to settle it and release those pent-up feelings. Balance and harmony are Libra. As you let go, think ahead about what you’ll say. Mercury and Mars traveling together can create a volatile situation. If you’ve been going out of your way to help someone and the return is criticism. Change it!
SCORPIO: Loving Venus will stay on duty in your house of relationships until the 8th, so the romantic roll you’re on continues. The entire month should be pretty cozy! If you’re single and thinking its time to enjoy all these people coming into your awareness, making people jealous is not a good look. The real one may be out there!
SAGITTARIUS: Mars, Saturn and Pluto are set to collide close to mid-month and your financial house is the focus. If past obligations are weighing you down, ease your mind. Reach out and make arrangements before the 16th. You’ve got this! The Sun and Venus in Gemini make your one-on-one relationships fun! Quite the balance. Be sure not to go overboard in any one area!
CAPRICORN: Productivity, important to you, Capricorn, continues to come easily for you thanks to the Sun and Venus in Gemini. However, your house of relationships will be very busy and changeable this month. You’ll experience all kinds of feelings/emotions in your dealings with others. Watch what you say!! Have no regrets! Walk away! Whatever works in the situation!
AQUARIUS: Venus and the Sun will be spending time in your house of love affairs/ fun. You won’t be lonely! Are you feeling tired? This tired may be because you’ve been working hard with Mercury and Mars joining forces. Urgent situations may come up last minute to change your plans. Have a plan B! You love this, but your companions may not. Give them a heads up especially that certain someone!
PISCES: Talkative Mercury and passionate Mars will turn up the heat in your house of lovers/fun this month. Fireworks are on the agenda and may include some energetic discussions. If you’ve been simmering over something, you’ll be releasing steam. You rarely blow up so people will take notice. Clear the air and at the end of the month all is forgiven and good feelings abound.
