History of Tarot

 The designs of the 22 cards in the Major Arcana can be traced back as far as 1440, when the first known deck appeared in Italy. The 3 decks called the "Visconti Trumps" are generally regarded as the "forefathers" of the decks that are widely available today. It is believed that they were originally created as a game for Nobles. It is not until centuries later that the cards reemerged, this time as a tool of divination. In the latter half of the 15th century, the cardmakers in Marseilles, France began to standardize the Trumps. Before this organized production, those who played the Trumps could dictate which they wanted to include, and which they wanted substituted or eliminated. Certain cards; Death, the Devil, and the Tower in particular; were considered offensive by the more conservative Nobles. These images caused religious leaders to attempt to ban the Trumps.

The first detailed reference to the Trumps of the Tarot is in the form of a sermon. This sermon, given by a Franciscan friar in Italy sometime between 1450 and 1470, contends that the Trumps were invented and named by the Devil. It condemns the use of the cards, and generally credits them with the triumph of the Devil. According to the friar, the Devil wins through the loss of the souls of those who play what was then, quite probably, nothing more than a simple game.

The rebirth of the Tarot, and its beginnings a means of divination, are attributed to Antoine Court de Gébelin in 1781.He believed it was Egyptian in origin, and that it contained mystical knowledge that had been purposefully encoded in the symbolism of the Trumps. Specifically, he theorized that the cards were the key to lost Egyptian magical wisdom written by Thoth, the Egyptian God of inspired written knowledge. The Trumps themselves began to noticeably evolve from this point forward. Changes were thought to have been introduced by the different secret societies who produced the decks...read more>>>...

Daily Merlin Update: "Jacinda Ardern QUITS: New Zealand Prime Minister fights back tears as she resigns, saying she 'doesn't have enough in the tank' to fight upcoming election after seeing her popularity nosedive following country's Covid response and lockdowns "

 Daily Merlin Insight 1st January 2023:

January 2023 -  Loss of strength leads to a change of fortune;  January 2023 - appears to relate to a government or country led by a Female Prime Minister losing her position or losing ground with regard to policy and/or policy changes.

NOTE The card nos 18 5 & 5 which is 8+5+5 = 18 and 1 ..... 18th January!!!!

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So it was Jacinda Arden then! 

Daily Mail UK Headline

Jacinda Ardern fought back tears as she announced her shock resignation as New Zealand prime minister, saying she no longer has 'enough left in the tank' to lead her country. 

Ms Ardern, 42, resigns after just over five years as leader, having become New Zealand's youngest ever prime minister and leading the country though the Covid pandemic and Christchurch mosque shooting in 2019.

Her resignation will come into effect on Sunday if the ruling Labour Party can elect her replacement in a two-thirds vote on that day. If not, she will officially step down on February 7.....<<<Read More>>>...

How To Undertake A Tarot Reading On Yourself

There is a common misconception that it is not a good idea to undertake a tarot card reading on yourself. 

The idea is that you are likely to introduce ego in the process, and read what you want to see in the cards that are in front of you ...

I've come across the scenario many, many, times over the decades ... and I've always responded with the same reply ... 

At one time I would undertake a 'New Year Reading' on myself ... and had been pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of the methodology I undertake for 'undergoing a tarot reading on yourself' ....

It is essential to have the accompanying book that contains the meanings for the tarot cards you are planning to use for the personal reading. At no time should any of your own meanings/interpretations be brought into the reading. These are basically the meanings and interpretations which you use when undertaking your readings on other people/clients with these cards,

It is important to follow the card layouts and their interpretations that are included in the book. Speaking from personal experience, I use my own layouts developed over the decades, so the temptation to use personal layouts has to be resisted.

The idea is to let the author of the cards & book undertake an absent reading on you!

Clear your mind of all thoughts, and concentrate fully on the subject you require insights on ... and then choose the cards using the method often described in the book. Place the cards face down in the layout pattern you have chosen from the book.

Then, as you turn the cards, use the actual meanings that have been provided in the meanings book to build an impression of the answer to your given question. More often than not, from personal experience, it is at this point that you should permit your own impressions to be brought into the reading.

More often than not this method of reading yourself will provide the answers you seek. Insights into personal dilemmas and choices to be made are often provided. There is usually uncanny accuracy, especially when looking back on the reading notes after events have taken place.

Matthew James 14.01.2023

Daily Merlin Insight - 2023 Part 1 - the 1st Quarter

 

January 2023 - 18 Strength; 5 0f Fishes Loss; 5 Fortune

February 2023 - Page of Serpents; 10 of Fishes Friendship; 10 of Beast Opportunity

March 2023 - 8 of Beasts Skill; 6 of Beasts Benefit; Queen of Fishes

April 2023 - Warrior of Beasts; 2 of Birds Doubt; Queen of Beasts 

The Merlin Tarot cards were chosen as the favourable means of divination; due to the fact from personal experience over the last 35 years they are found to be the perfect medium for foresight and 'storytelling'.

Due to an infinite and complex possibilities, on global, national interpersonal and personal levels, it is particularly difficult to assert a specific focus for the chosen images; especially as the intention was '2023'.

For that reason, simplistic insights are offered for each of the four months. It is from these basic foundations that 'storytelling' can begin ...

January 2023 -  Loss of strength leads to a change of fortune;

February 2023 - A new opportunity for friendship;

March 2023 - Beneficial skills for those who qualify for the opportunity;

April 2023 - Doubtful reconciliation for a family ....

There are a number of insights appearing as a result of these first basic insights. This is often how a consultation using the Merlin Tarot begins. A first initial insight followed by the spark of clairvoyance needed to paint the picture.

 January 2023 - appears to relate to a government or country led by a Female Prime Minister losing her position or losing ground with regard to policy and/or policy changes.

February 2023 - this is a difficult insight. It doesn't appear to be on a global scale. Because it has been outlined by the MT, there is a significance with the imagery. 

March 2023 - The woman in the image appears to live in or around a location that has been recently flooded. This appears to relate to some aid or assistance by individuals who are given the opportunity to rebuild/repair the damage. This suggests some major flooding in and around late February 2023.

April 2023 - Its hard to avert from the title of this image. The queen ... relates either to a current living queen or the UK royal family. The young bear indicates one of the queen's offspring and in the queen's lap are documents or insights that have been revealed (Or will be revealed). Doubt suggests issues with communications between members of this royal family. This could be some attempted reconciliation between two siblings. There is reference to alleged ownership of a rural/country property or land.

Watch out for more insights on The 1st quarter plus part two (The 2nd Quarter)

Celtic Cross Spread

The Celtic Cross spread is probably the most popular spread in use today. It is intended to shed light on many aspects of your life. Due to its popularity over the years, there have been many variations to the layout of the cards in this spread. 

However, whichever one is used, you just really need to concentrate on the question you put to the cards. 

The various cards in this spread represent the following about you...<<<Read More>>>...

Just For Fun -The Three Cards

 

So which one were you drawn to? Is it relevant to your current experiences? We will explain the significance of the three cards in the coming days .... plus there will be more Just For Fun exercises.

Omicron & Beyond in 2022

To kick off our intentions for 2022, we've chosen to use the infamous Aleister Crowley THOTH tarot deck to ask this first question, and set our insights off for the year.

The question was "Without a shadow of a doubt; revealing things as they are likely to be, based on current situations,  for better or for worse; where are we up to in the world by June 2022? Is it going to plan for the globalists wanting human depopulation and digital control; or are the people winning this war"?

The resultant images reading from left (the current day) to the middle and then to the right (December 31st 2022):

[1]     2nd January to 5th June 2022 - 8 of Wands; Death, The Devil (Reversed)

[2]    6th June 2022 ('666') - 8 of Swords, The Tower, 4 of Swords

[3]    7th June to 31st December 2022 - 3 of Swords (Reversed), The Hanged Man, 5 of Disks (Reversed).

Interpretation (Based on Tarot Deck Booklet and our insights)

  [1]    The 8 of Wands is swiftness and represents the light being shone on that which has been hidden. An energy of high velocity in motion. It is at the top of the enclosure so can be deemed as a positive influence. Death indicates redemption through purification and suggests the 'great reset' process of ending the old normal to force through their new normal scenario. This is neither good or bad, as both forces in the conflict are involved in bringing forward their own version of this. The Devil (Reversed) in a 'negative' position in the enclosure needs to be read carefully. Those behind the Globalists are 'devil worshippers' and have devoted this great work to their false saviour. Therefore it is no surprise this image has appeared somewhere in the spread. They take their works seriously, and obviously are in contact with some incredibly negative beings. There is a strong indication of recklessness linked to their actions. Do they get the outcome they so desire? It is suggested it will be ripped from their grasp. We've received insights of their being a 'honey trap' operation to snare all those associated with the devil. 

[2]    And so the 6th June 2022, which is undoubtedly a key date in the Globalist calendar as it can be seen to represent the 6 - 6 - 6 which they are seemingly so obsessed with; but does not represent the devil at all. It has been used to try to wind the 'useless eaters' up. The 8 of Swords is interference which is a keyword for what is going to occur this year. Those who are intent on our downfall are intellectually and technologically powerful but have no concept of compassion/empathy and other high vibration energies. There is a carelessness on their part for not fully appreciating what these high end vibrations can do to interfere with their plans when enough humans share the high end energies. The Tower has an alternate meaning of 'house of god' and represents two possible paths; one of utter destruction and the other of purification. It can apply to both sides of the coin. But it appears the overwhelming numbers of people standing against the globalists, and holding the line, will start to have a positive effect by the middle of the year. The 4 of Sword must be read in its most negative aspect being at the bottom of the enclosure. It's meaning is that of truce ... which is something the globalists are never likely to subject themselves to. Its not going to be easy to get them to surrender their power so even when the end seems to be nigh, our wonderful MSM outlets will still be printing dogma and misinformation to snare the unwary and play with the intellect. Even when those in the know are aware the globalists are beaten, there will still be fear narratives relating to another variant; the vaccine passports; the so called Covid deaths etc etc being pumped out ... its a cover story to hide what is really going on.   

[3]   The 3 of Swords (Reversed) indicates the opposite to the card meaning which is sorrow. This change in energy fields will begin slowly we insight ... and will build through the second part of the year. We've been travelling the darkness of the great sea ... and the second part of the year is the dawn after the time of the great darkness, basically. The Hanged Man or the 'Dying God' s a representation of 'illusion'. We'd been duped into giving up our freedom and making needless sacrifices ... and in the latter part of the year the truth about the Covid-19 illusion going come more and more into the public eye. So much of the deception is likely to be appearing in the main stream. 5 of Disks (Reversed) is to be read in its negative aspect as it is at the bottom of the enclosure. However a 'negative of a negative' is a positive. So the card has the meaning of sorrow ... which will be overturned in some way later in the year. 

Copyright - Matthew James 2022.

 

EXCLUSIVE: Scotland Yard 'detectives believe Madeleine McCann could still be ALIVE': Bespoke Met Police unit is treating tragedy as a missing person case - despite German authorities insisting snatched girl is dead

 Ever since this story hit the headlines, back in 2007, we'd been adamant that MM was alive. We received ridicule and criticism from other 'reputable' sources at the time for stating this. We received endless issues for our Daily Merlin coverage of the case. We had media sources clearly following our posts with the reporting of their utter bilge at the time. We had forums that made contact with us that helped us investigate our leads in reports we published. So much verifiable information was uncovered. We had Freemason villages throughout the UK, as well as other dodgy organisations, appear on our daily visitor logs. We spotted media cameras poking their lenses out of nearby hotel windows to where we were living in New Zealand at the time. So much of this nobody knows about as we kept it to ourselves; compiling a dossier for if we ever got real grief about the situation. 

We'd embarked on the insights innocently due to some strange happenings occurring before the MM events unfolded, which had mentioned the date of her alleged disappearance.

It all became very real when actually family members contacted us on a regular basis for information. We'd been supplied with personal belongings to assist in our insights. From all of this we continued to supply verifiable information pertinent to the mystery. Researchers can go through our archives to find our trail of information ....

Then it all went quiet. We have barely been posting anything about the case. And now ... the cloud making machine' decides to post an article about MM ... with the headline she is likely to be alive. OF COURSE SHE IS ALIVE. We've said this from day one ....

So we decided to turn the Servants Of The Light cards once more and see what we could see ....

Interesting images appeared indeed. Up at the top is the TEN OF CRESCENTS and the appearance of a couple at a balcony watching the ships (The world) go by. For all the world it seems that the McCann's and their situation has been left alone. That things are as it has been left. MM is missing and that is that. But no. The card directly below this image is THE 8 OF CRESCENTS. It depicts a character coming out of the dark place, shedding light on the situation. Having been paid ... this individual is expected to shed light on the proceedings. We, the public, are never going to know that this information is ... but the STRENGTH card on the bottom, shows a young woman healing a lion. It is best to say that this image is a depiction of the living and breathing MM and her continued health recovery. What health recovery you may ask? That is part of the information the general public will never get to know. 

Let us explore the other images for anything significant. The TEN OF STAVES indicates a man imprisoned in a small cell. Indeed ... there are captured individuals as part of the undercover operation associated with MM's disappearance. The THREE OF SPHERES emanates 'success'. Again information the public will never get to know. Instead the public are made to think that there is still millions of pounds being spent trying to find MM. She has already been found! The spider's web is now being dismantled and its been done in secrecy.

THE HANGED MAN and THE FOOL are the only images that can depict the anomaly. The ritualistic minds behind the entire operation. Those that control the media and those that have been profoundly affected by this operation. It appears some of their own have double crossed them. There is still extreme danger associated with the situation. That's why we firmly believe MM is in safe hands and at a hidden  location. That is until the wolves are no longer at the door. The Hanged Man indicates some kind of Monarch like mind control technology in operation here. Some operatives have been released from that hold while others are being subjected to techniques to extract certain information. Sounds far fetched all of this? And we've barely gone down the rabbit hole with this information ........

The Giver of Staves and the Use Of Staves are also hard to define in this spread. The User is related to those individuals trying to get the real information out of all the falsehood. And those trying to keep everything under wraps. There is so much about the ritualistic minds that should be coming to light, which is still being suppressed by the ritualistic mind's own organisations. But for how much longer? There is a much bigger picture than just MM. She has been a small cog in a massive wheel. She has been the focal point and distraction. The Giver Of Staves could be those behind all of this make believe story being exposed. The McCanns are NOT guilty in any way except for Gerry being an active member of the same secret societies that are being exposed by the whole spider's web being dismantled. This goes far down the rabbit hole. Beyond the freemasons. Beyond The Jesuits. Beyond Opus Dei. Beyond the Vatican ... though it plays a major role in this web. It goes so far down the rabbit hole ....

Now the new's story .... [Daily Bullshit Mail]:  Scotland Yard's Madeleine McCann team has 'more open thinking' and is still treating her disappearance as a missing person's investigation – despite German prosecutors insisting she is dead. Among other theories, the bespoke London unit of officers codenamed Operation Grange is still working on a possibility she may be alive.  Grange is still in an 'active' phase of their probe, using £350,000 from a special grant awarded by the Home Office until 2022 to exhaust all further enquiries. It is in stark contrast to the German authorities who are certain convicted paedophile Christian Brueckner, 43, took and killed Maddie. In almost monthly updates since Brueckner was first named in June 2020, prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who is leading that investigation, said police had enough evidence to charge him. But a source confirmed to MailOnline: 'The Met Police's Operation Grange is still running this as a missing person's investigation.Clearly the Met have more open thinking than the German authorities have at the present. Madeleine's parents have always said if they are presented with hard proof she has died they will accept it. But the fact Operation Grange still exists and still gets funding shows the Met still thinks there is still work and investigation to be done.'

The Sacred Geometry of Tarot

[Wake Up World]: The Tarot Cards are a means to comprehend subtle energy. The Tarot is often used to perform divination, essentially intuitive understanding of specific subtle energies. The Tarot reveals the story of energetic development of an individual and the situational through the understanding of subtle energy via the lessons in the symbolism of the cards. 

The Tarot reveals the ascension process, again, pertaining to the individual and the situational as well as being used for divination.

The study of the Tarot is useful in simply understanding individuals and situations without necessarily utilizing it as a divination tool. The lessons available in the layered symbolism of the cards reveal meaning in our own psychology, spirituality and life experience helpful to our internal growth process as well as helpful toward understanding the external world....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...

Brainstorming with Tarot Cards: Four Easy Ways to Get Your Ideas Flowing

[Wake Up World]: So, you have a problem and you can’t for the life of you find a solution. Or you’re trying to come up with a new idea – for business, for a gift, for a creative project – and your mind is blank.

Did you know that tarot cards can be very useful brainstorming tools? What’s more, you don’t have to be an expert tarot reader – or indeed, know anything at all about tarot – to use tarot to brainstorm. Here are four ways to be inspired by the tarot, three of which can be used by complete beginners.

Tarot cards in most decks are rich in symbolism. Everything from the colors to the landscapes, via the objects, animals, clothes, numbers, plants and the weather – all of these things have been deliberately placed into the card by the artist.

To brainstorm using symbology, shuffle the deck and draw a card at random. Put aside any knowledge you have of the card’s traditional meaning. Look very closely at the card – what can you see?

Write down every element of the picture, and next to that element write down what the symbology of this means to you. If you see a rabbit, do you think of spring or out of control expansion? If you see rain, do you think of misery and sadness or do you think of cleansing and refreshing? If there is a building, does it seem mystical, authoritarian or welcoming? ...<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...

Intuitive Insights #1 - Biological Man Vs Computer Man

Using The Servants of the Light tarot, the intuitive insight relates to 'the forthcoming A.I invasion of Planet Earth and the fate of Biological Mankind'. 

The Lovers (Centre) us the perfect epitomy of current biological man with the differentiation between the two sexes. In the image a humanoid figure looks on at Biological Man as if judging the situation. Very symbolic is the rock in the ocean, that illustrates the once impregnable position of biological man on planet Earth.

The Maker of Staves represents the unseen forces that are pushing forward the A.I agenda into this reality. A.I beings and forms appear to be very prevalent elsewhere in the universe. You may see a humanoid form (Or an alien form) but what is the origin of the intelligence behind it? All forms in this reality are A.I ... it is the consciousness that is connected to the A.I form that is the question here.

The Six Of Staves - the six flags .... is the ominous sign of progression and advancement of the agenda towards an unseen horizon. The good news ... those that drive this A.I agenda can't see the outcome either. They rely on human consciousness to manifest the horizons. It can't see what lies ahead as yet.

The future is represented by the Three Of Spheres. Undeniably mechanical in its appearance this symbolism. It suggests a trio of forces working together as one. Human integrated with spirit with A.I? Very ominous suggestion that Computerised Man will happen. We hope not.  The Three Of Spheres in most client consultations represents established strength and appears as a positive outcome card.

The Giver Of Crescents must be seen as a BAD portend as Crescents = The Moon. The moon is in the background of the image and it is seen as the program behind this situation. We've often said the moon is The Akashic Record or Noah's Ark. It appears to contain the hard drive that records everything that occurs on this fake world. Now, previously and what lies ahead ... this image suggest some kind of 'software upgrade' taking place with the Moon. We sense 'rebellion' between unseen factions. It's hard to predict an outcome based on these images.

Except ... it appears to be ominous that a real hard push is being made towards human assimilation into a quantum computer ... but then, since we are already partially assimilated ... there is a planned further 'fall of man' ... and its all part and parcel of a written software program. Everything that is going on and will go on ... and The Demiurge can do nothing about it! It is part of the program. All the time loop efforts by it won't change the outcome. It will lose in the end.

An Intuitive Look At 2019

The Merlin Tarot cards, to the right, represent the intuitive overall vibration for 2019. The cards appear to be harbingers of more trying times ... it's hard to generalise for a race that is experiencing every emotion, every act and every possible scenario, collectively, on Planet Earth. So these five images will be correct ... as they represent the human race on planet earth.

However, looking at the ONE being that we are collectively; that overall sound vibration that all our individual sounds make; the ONE can be seen as The Fool, teetering on the edge of the cliff as the lemming awaiting the jump it appears to have to make. The ONE has been pushed by invisible forces to the edge of that cliff. The Apple Woman with the scythe - the robbed figure on Death ... appears to represent the enforced transformation The ONE is about to have to make. The change of life to something else; so its existence will never be the same again.

The words 'disaster', 'sorrow' represent the vibrations The ONE will face in 2019. The numbers 10 and 5 are the numbers for these realisations. We intuitively mark 10.5.2019 in our diary as a date or threshold of concern. We may well hear the news of something relating to water or incredible emotion around this time. We fear a 'disaster' around this date. Sadly.

On a final note 'doubt' is the vibration for the invisible force represented by Death. Somehow there is not certainty this transformation can be initiated by this event on, or around 10.5.2019. Will something take place and will it have the desired effect the invisible force requires.

Symbolism Around The Shining Star

In this Daily Merlin, 'The Shining Star' is surrounded by some interesting symbolism offered by The Servants of the Light Tarot. The 2 of Crescents with its reversed 'harmony' and The Devil card with its implication of 'the path of fear' and the conflict between the heart and the head.

The Maker of Weapons beside the Ten of Crescents which implies the manufactured and fabled life of the parents to The Shining Star and the events surrounding the situation.

The Fool and The Maker of Spheres implies the commencement of a manufactured situation for as long as it takes.

The Five of Crescents and Temperance (14) provide the numerology of 2 x 5 or 10. The progression of numbers is 5, 10 and 14 which may have some significance to the situation. Perhaps 2012 (2007 + 5 years); 2017 (2007 plus 10 years) and 2021 (2007 plus 14 years). But what would that mean?

Certainly nothing of the true nature of this situation will ever reach the public arena. So there is a likelihood there is no way of knowing the significance of these dates. If they are dates at all.

The Ten of Crescents and the Maker Of Weapons also imply some almost palatial environment that 'they' could be living in. Perhaps a real prince in a kingdom. Someone linked to the medical profession who wished for a blue eyed blonde girl; and would help pioneer a process to have a girl of certain blood and appearance created. The Path of Fear suggests another couple at the other end of things ... that also was involved in the process; who wished for a child through artificial means. The heart perhaps ruled the head when the child was conceived and they tried to keep the child for themselves? Perhaps it wasn't their's to have?

Certainly a controversial secret project has been implied all along. The 2 of Crescents can perhaps also indicate the eye defect of The Shining Star. It also implies potential duality like twins? Two twin girls from the same process. Its not uncommon for twins to be born in certain IVF and artificial processes.

'That' Moroccan Photograph

Using The Servants of The Light tarot To Analyse 'That' Moroccan Photograph

This is the infamous photograph that clearly looks like Madeleine McCann, but when the Media Cloud Making Machine got hold of it, we were led on a merry trail by the Pied Piper, to a village where they just happened to locate a look-a-like, who did not look like the girl in the photo whatsoever.

The media spin was so obviously fraudulent and a false trail ...

Now, over 10 years later, this Daily Merlin Insight's intention is to see if there is anything that can shed a light on why, who, where etc?

We start by trying to determine the identity of the girl in the photo, was it Madeleine or not?

The first image, The GIVER OF SPHERES, depicts a definite 'duality' with the situation. The card's image has two identical figures it's the background. It either depicts that the media cloud maker wanted us to believe the story and accept the poor lookalike story, or there was much more to it ... the child in the image was a twin (Or even a clone) of Madeleine McCann. Which is part of the intuitive cover up.

The TEN OF STAVES, is the second chosen image and depicts a figure held prisoner in a wooden cage made of the ten staves. The Ten of Staves is equivalent to The 10 of Wands which can  represent the completion of a cycle of phase, and suggests the reaping of a reward after investing a lot of hard work and effort in a situation. Thus this photograph was intentional, as was its confusion. It had been planned as some kind of 'message' to certain parties, but not necessarily for the general public. Thus it has to be smoke screened by the cloud making machine. 

The PRIME OF STAVES (Ace of Wands) is a depiction of an ancient tree being. A primal force of nature/the earth. A unicorn and a bee are in the background of the image; two symbols used with these cards to intuit government and magical/secret society. Both seen in some way as the primal forces behind this situation. Powers that be behind the entire mystery.

THE TOWER & 10 OF WEAPONS are the final images ... and these imply a total contradiction to the public opinion/implied opinion at the time that Madeleine McCann had been killed. Because of the incredible effort and planning behind the whole media cloud making machinery, the appearance of the Tower suggests that the McCanns were deliberately put into the situation as involuntary crisis actors and made to be the fall guys/patsies in an elaborate plot. 

We must conclude the possibility this WAS Madeleine McCann ... and there is likely to be some kind of sophisticated IVF/cloning process involved in her conception ... and the process is a priceless asset to the shadow families and their spider's web.  ,

Daily Merlin Review Revisited: The Location Of MM?

A REVIEW OF A DAILY MERLIN SPREAD FROM CIRCA NOVEMBER 2007 CONCERNING THE SHINING STAR

Here we have an old Daily Merlin tarot spread from circa Nov 2007 at the height of the search for Madeleine McCann (The Shining Star). To the armchair observer the imagery means little ... at the time its reading would have been deliberately cryptic, as were the majority of Daily Merlin Reviews at the time; we were careful to keep any important information away from public viewing ...

This particular spread involved seeking the locality of the Shining Star ,,, the colour of the lines around the crystal casting was a deliberate clue, as we'd always believed very strongly that The Shining Star had been moved to a locality in Ireland. The shape of the stone casting is approximately the shape of Ireland. The one lone stone indicated a boat off the Irish coast from which The Shining Star was moved to another boat to be transported to Ireland. The original locality of the boat out at sea, we believe to have been the Mediterranean. Probably Malta ... however the journey would not have been direct from Malta to the Irish Sea ... the green circle around a half moon and a harp/lyre is very significant.

The main boat may well have been some type of tanker or freight transporter. We gleaned this from confirmations from other parties we'd divulged information to, right at the start of the mystery. We'd tipped a party off to an oil tanker in the Med, only to be told they'd arrived too late ... she'd been moved to another boat. We'd been working as a voluntary remote viewer with an organisation very early on ... and had been very accurate with our insights. Too accurate as we were told by a source close to the family to back off.

The bottom three cards in the spread indicate an agreement/arrangement with a religious organisation regarding the Shining Star's future. The High Priestess indicates a high ranking female in a religious/magical order. A very influential figure is this woman. It links to secret society organisations that exist in Belgium in our understanding.

The cards on either side of the stone casting hint at The Shining Star being moved on a regular basis around Ireland ... either for safety/concealment or more likely for her partaking in numerous special rituals ... as her identity is somewhat special to a certain organisation. It is this special identity that keeps her alive and safe.

The upper cards indicates the truth and the knowledge of her whereabouts, and safety, that has been kept from the Media and the general public. Clearly there has been a huge cover story which is far removed from her true plight. Her plight had been planned and rehearsed in the months/years prior to her disappearance. This is something we know to be true from what we've had disclosed to us. There is also a suggestion from the journey through an ancient forest, and crashing waves on a shoreline, as to where she is likely to be located. A religious building. - Mathew James

'Where is the Shining Star?' - Another Look At The 3-5-7 Mystery

The Key relates to things inexplicable and unpredictable. Her current location is thus not planned, or not anticipated. It is literally 'the best place to hide something is in plain sight'. Haven represents a safe place. somewhere known for contemplation and relaxation. A haven from the storm. Possibilities indicates nothing stays the same for long; which suggests she's always on the move - or being moved - in case she is recognised? Confidence implies the arrogance of those who have her; those who have set the rules of the situation. They are of a high rank within their organisation. She most certainly still lives; within a set of daily routines determined by her captors. Decision Making is a card dedicated to the Shining Star; its glyph known as 'the rod of power' has been attributed to The Shining Star and relates to a peaceful conclusion to the mystery ... her locations have a religious implication.

5 of Cups - Tarot Card of the Day

None of us should feel too good when the 5 of Cups, The Lord of Disappointment, turns up in our readings. It almost always means that somebody somewhere is going to make us feel let down or sad about something. And often when that happens we can end up giving ourselves a hard time, and hurting ourselves unnecessarily. But there's one important thing to consider when we get disappointed - we feel that way because an expectation we had is not fulfilled, whether by ourselves or by somebody else. So if you get this card coming up often, it's worth taking a good look at your expectations. Are they unrealistic? Are they geared to the abilities and characteristics of the person you hold them of? Or do you expect too much - this is an attitude we tend to apply most viciously to ourselves. Are you expecting more than you have a right to? Are you expecting things that the person in question -yourself or somebody else - is simply not able to provide? If the answer to any of the above is yes, then if you change your expectation, you'll stop being disappointed.

When this card comes up, it warns us that either we have failed to resolved an old difficulty, or that - realistic or not - our expectations are about to be disappointed. Often this will happen in an emotional situation (because this is a Cup card) but can happen elsewhere in our lives too, because disappointment itself is an emotion and therefore belongs to Cups. Aside from locating where the problem lies, there's rarely much that can be done except preparing ourselves to accept the inevitable consequence of being alive - into each life a little rain must fall etc.etc.

One thing that is always worth bearing in mind with a card like this is that the feelings which arise when it occurs often scare us into failing to take another risk, failing to make another effort, hiding away where we can't be disappointed again. (Angel Paths)

Insights For Monday 25th September 2017

Arthurian Tarot Image Matthew James 2017

A period of established strength and controlled intention. Intuitive understanding provides an expansive outlook and resulting opportunities. Timing relates to between now and end of October 2017, with it the pleasure of remembered things and a rediscovery of one's roots.

The appearance of the primal initiator into Otherworldly knowledge indicates a period of new learning, inspiration and wisdom.

There is a need for a disciplined life style and commitment to logical thinking.

Insights For Monday 18th September 2017

Arthurian Tarot - photography Matthew James 2017

According to legend, The Grail provided the food everyone desired. The cauldron thus contains the energy of one's heart's desire. Bringing with it satisfaction and security. Time period extends from the present to end of November 2017. 

Presented is a sense of justice, a defender for the unprotected; a representative that is fair minded and exerts great care and perseverance. Merlin's appearance indicates mastery through disciplined skill, initiative and self confidence. 

Taliesin is the guardian of tradition and provides opportunity for counsel and advice. 

Daily Merlin for Week Ending 17th July 2016

The central issue this week is insecurity and instability. Be resolute and determined,do not let any negative perceptions control your thinking. What you think this week will be manifested into your life path in the weeks that follow.

Work situations need to be the focus of attention. As one door firmly closes, what is the new one that opens? There has to be one, but it is not evident. Frustration must not give way to panic. Remain creative and humorous. Do not give way to the demands of the Emperor intellect. Do not let your inner critic rule the roost here.

What has been taken away suddenly can so easily be given back. Be patient and read the signs. Take the only option you have and do not be concerned about any temporary situations.

Remember life is an illusion. Your surroundings will only react to how you are reacting to your surroundings, They are a reflection of what is going on inside of you. Use this mirror this week to assess where you are in you life and what adjustments you need to make - Matthew James