For some reason, these two cards confuse me. If you look at the surface of them in the RWS and Robin Wood deck, they look the same: Someone is taking away swords. For many years, I’ve used these cards interchangeably, “Someone is stealing something from/returning something to you.” But there’s more than that. The five… Continue reading 5 and 7 of swords
Category: Explanation
Magical Cabinet: Redux
As you can see above, this is a much better set-up than I had. The dishes I put out on the porch. If they disappear, so what. I have no sense of “antiquity” when it’s not useful for me and never has been. Hermes Psychopomp and Athena are in the upper part of the cabinet.… Continue reading Magical Cabinet: Redux
Tools of the Trade
The above picture is just some of the decks I have and use. I’ll be reviewing them in coming blog posts. I use them for divination and answers to questions. The divination isn’t so hot anymore, but answering questions or even giving them a topic seems to lead to more direct answers. I struggle doing… Continue reading Tools of the Trade
Why Mercenary Sorcerer?
I chose this name because I consider myself for hire and loyal to that buyer. If someone needs a spell, or some working done for them, I am more than happy to oblige. I especially like to read cards and do astrology charts for people, and because those are tangible things, I don’t feel guilty… Continue reading Why Mercenary Sorcerer?
Who I am, and what this is all about
My name is Lisa Jacob. I am a 52 (as of this writing) year old widow, with one son and three cats, Tom, Max, and Krimson. I am also a writer, with ten–soon to be eleven–books under my belt. At present, I am in the process of waiting for permanent steady income. I am dependent… Continue reading Who I am, and what this is all about