Fire Seed of Ether (Space): Transmutation

"Fire Seed of Ether (Space) : This portends a beneficial change in your current situation. The change may be one of physical locality or an alteration of mental perspective. Consider that prosperity follows upon geographical travel or 'flights of fancy'. Such a change, if handled correctly, will be fruitful in the realms of company or personal re-organization, spiritual growth, & creative inspiration.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 I woke up inside of the benefits of personal re-organization. It just flows out of me in this time, and I love I am in. perfect flow with the alchemical position of this day. That is the magic of living the life of being more aware each day, and reaching for the lucidity that this life creates. You wake up and you don't even know why, you just are, and what a glorious perseverance it gives you. More room, more space, more opportunity. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Air Seed of Earth: Squaring the Circle

"'Squaring the Circle' is the mental alchemical process of transferring an Airy concept from the mental plane to the physical dimension, so the objective conception & birth become a demonstrative reality.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

In the middle of working that Airy perspective into a moldable piece, that will ground itself, not only in our minds, but the minds and hearts of others. Hard at times to find the right angle to shift the most light. Air Seed of Earth, Squaring the Circle. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Air Seed of Fire: Mutual Harmony

"Fire & Air are interdependent. Air fulfills itself by ever feeding Fire, & Fire is grateful. Success is contingent upon finding the bridge joining the enthusiastic doer with the idealistic conceiver. An initial phase of introspection will resolve into a condition of beneficial settlement.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

I love this position in alchemy, it creates the time of musing for me. I can breathe all my inspirational creative musing, I can spread out into my creative space like wings, spread open to breathe in the Fire, and in this breath space I can feel more my inner circumference. It is so much easier in this alchemical position and much needed in this time of desired illumination. Air Seed of Fire, Mutual Harmony. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

 

Water Seed of Ether: Synergy

 "Water Seed of Ether, presages a coming cycle of enthusiasm followed by a temporary plateau (allowing recuperation & regrouping) & then a sudden growth spurt, ending with a conclusive settlement. Efforts should be redirected towards building solid bridges of communication & empathy.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

This is a time in the alchemical process that rotates the solid bridges more inward, taking time for what is afraid inside to come up beside you, so a bridge can be built between you and what scared you long ago. A nightmare of sorts, that gifted you with a message to help you in the future. Lay down into it, until you have that bridge, that you re-direct towards building, communication, and empathy for yourself. You are definitely too small to hold it all, as you have before. Water Seed of Ether, Synergy. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity

Ether Seed of Ether (Space): Rebirth

Space (Ether) is always pregnant with freedom & possibilities of fresh starts & new approaches. Ether Seed of Ether always forecasts an optimum period for dramatic shifts in regards to persons, places, or things. The theme now is change, fresh starts, renewal, expansion of business or personal pursuits, rebirth, travel, rejuvenation, & regeneration.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 Space, that is what I am trying to feel, above and below, inside and outside, so I'm tracking this cycle and it's a tight fit, so I have to realize I have blown myself up trying to be ready, but now I need to allow myself to release enough Air that I can fit into this position of alchemical promise. Elementally I am Fire, I am Ether, I am about Space. How did a Raven actually get out of the teepee with the Sun? He had to go from a Pine needle, to a boy, to a Raven to get the Sun out into the world. I must let go of the human me, to become the Raven me, and fly up and out with the Sun, this calls for a lot of Kundalini, to lift up our work and take it out through the small hole allowed. Ether Seed of Ether (Space), Rebirth. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Earth Seed of Air: Aspiration

 "Earth & Air are neither friends nor enemies; they tend to exist in mutual exclusion; it requires great patience & coaxing to bring Earth & Air into a state of cohabitation & cooperation. This is a good phase for starting & building the base for the future. Make certain you have included all elements.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

That's called digging up and digging around, getting Air into that Earth, it's a rototiller day, and you need a good augar, so do some opening movement so you feel you have room for some new seedlings, to stretch out in the frame of your life. I'm starting out with Yoga, musing, breakfast, and laughter. Earth Seed of Air, Aspiration. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Air Seed of Water: Calm

"Air & Water are neither friends nor enemies; they are neutral. Perseverance preserves what you have already established & permits the cycle to roll-over into new opportunities.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Perseverance, critical at this point of the alchemical cycle, a point in the cycle that I must keep witness to. This is my mantra, nothing else. I must stop and not demand, be Perseverance, like the humming bee. Each day the flower lends its pollen, and we must never forget where it comes from. Be steady, give room, surrender down into, and allow the strength of the pollen to rise up. I am shepherded by its timing. Air Seed of Water, Calm. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Earth Seed of Ether: Renewal

"A wrapping up of the past with the present is necessary for advancement & the sight of new horizons. The bitter with the sweet, highs & lows, peaks & valleys, all coagulate at this time enabling personal integration & growth.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Personal integration is where in the alchemical process you make things real. If you don't relate it to yourself it is just outside information, and it will stay that way until you bring it inside. So, get in the big chair and count your toes, as if they are real markers of where you have traveled, where you are, where you have been, where you will be, and where you are going. The five step plan for integration. Earth Seed of Ether, Renewal. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Air Seed of Ether: Transformation

This is a time to rearrange your plans carefully, & go gain a fresh perspective upon which details are relevant & which are not. Sift the chaff from the wheat. Ultimately, this change can be very beneficial, allowing you to tie up loose ends, bury the past, & enter a new positive phase.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Thankful for alchemy, this is exactly what I need to do today, very clear, very precise, and full of permission. The big decision is what is wheat and what is not. I need a signal to help, so I ask for it to be clear.  Air Seed of Ether, Transformation. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Fire Seed of Fire: Resolve

"Fire Seed of Fire is the most primeval Element of all. Fire is a manifest archetype of creation, power, & birth. In the human sphere, Fire elicits 'burning passion' & aspiration for illumination. Fire Seed of Fire, is the alchemist's supreme tool & conundrum. Only by enthusiasm & resolve can a solution be reached. Resolve, dancing as a verb, allows you to solve the problem.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Resolve, running through me in the night like golden threads of a re-weaving of the Pulse of where I come from. Filling myself up with paints, cray-pas, and words, and I hear 'you've got mail'. New paintings to create resolve for a world that has run out of numbers. Fire Seed of Fire, Resolve. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Air Seed of Earth; Squaring the Circle

"'Squaring the Circle' is the mental alchemical process of transferring an Airy concept from the mental plane to the physical dimension, so the objective conception & birth become a demonstrative reality.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

The movement of an Airy concept to the physical plane happens so quickly, that we're hardly aware when it is already there. We keep wanting and dreaming of it, even when it is already there and set into place, we just notice all at once we start seeing it in little specks here, and little moments there, and we look around and we are completely contained within it and its works, and it boxes us in a complete way, that we no longer need to mirror into it, and pick it up and use it. Watch out you are already there, and you are still praying for it. Magic is afoot. Air Seed of Earth, Squaring the Circle. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Earth Seed of Water: Daring

"The Water element, as for all elements, is bounded by limitless space, Ether. Water & Earth are natural friends; Water, as an unconscious Lunar archetype, symbolizes the forces within us seeking security, stability, & closeness nestling into Terra Firma.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Daring, to lift the seed up and look at its needs; small, large, hard shell, soft shell, cold, warm, light, dark, germination, time. Yes, you don't plant a seed without knowing it, and knowing it takes some conversation, and conversation sometimes takes some daring. I am not always there, but today I pray I will be. Earth Seed of Water, Daring. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

 

Ether Seed of Fire: Incubation

"A change is ensuing in which the flame is almost ready to reach across the abyss of space, on the back of the wind. Allowing yourself more freedom, extroversion, entertainment, & self-expression will assist your plan to be 'hatched out' of the Cosmic Egg (Ether).", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 Incubation, a delicious time of potency, and the sight to be able to give it the time it needs, not rushed through it by the world's demands of a premature birth. So much birth in the medical world is about becoming numb to it and rushing it through, and then the child is a product of a system that never allows the full maturity to embody. Ether Seed of Fire, Incubation. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Fire Seed of Air: Perseverance

"Fire and Air are natural friends & mutually interdependent. Air vitalizes & vivifies Fire, encouraging Fire to burn ever brighter & the children, flames, to leap higher. Stick-ability can be more important than ability.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 Fire and Air, our alchemical collaboration, so perfect for Valentine's Day. We come together each day to create alchemical resolve, dissolve, and transformation, and it is this combination that we are, that makes it possible for us to make a potency. So grateful. Fire Seed of Air, Perseverance. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Earth Seed of Ether: Gestation

 "The Egg is well fertilized & has survived a prior testing phase. Soon the chick will break free & lay its own golden eggs, each a miniature Alembic. The current stress is actually a foreshadowing of successful futures.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

This Alchemical position is like silken to my body, I let go of my schedules and allow my work to guide me through, dislodging the locked down part of me, forcing me to start embodying me its new wisdom, new future paradigm, and its angelic embrace. What was thought not possible has now emerged, as the Alembic Egg of a Seedial Plan that emerges from the depths of planetary folding, a future recalculation, always bringing the future to the present, in an assimilatory potency. Earth Seed of Ether, Gestation. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Ether Seed of Ether (Space): Rebirth

"Space (Ether) is always pregnant with freedom & possibilities of fresh starts & new approaches. Ether Seed of Ether always forecasts an optimum period for dramatic shifts in regards to persons, places, or things. The theme now is change, fresh starts, renewal, expansion of business or personal pursuits, rebirth, travel, rejuvenation, & regeneration.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 I feel this alchemical position just rolled me out of bed this morning, even if you are not ready it doesn't even care, it just pulls back the covers, wiggles your toes, and pitches you out into the day. You are in it before you even know what it is, and what it is is usually wonderful, renewing, rejuvenating, and most of all regenerating. Don't worry, you won't miss it today, because it has your number. Grateful. Ether Seed of Ether (Space), Rebirth. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Fire Seed of Water: Vaporization

"This is the time to progress through extroverted self-expression coupled with reaching out & engaging other people in a cooperative endeavor that suits your plans, but will be beneficial to others. Thoroughly mix Fiery Water with equal amounts of Watery Fire; such a conjunction bodes well for all undertakings.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Walked early with Robert, engaged in much conversation with our favorite trees. I guess that's the beginning of reaching out. This alchemical position reminds me of the film Krull, all engaging the male and female elements of Watery Fire and Fiery Water to create a world they could be in love in. Not every world suits, and we have had to work the alchemy to be together in this world. Fire Seed of Water: Vaporization. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity. 

Air Seed of Water: Calm

"Air & Water are neither friends nor enemies; they are neutral. Perseverance preserves what you have already established & permits the cycle to roll-over into new opportunities.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Calm, my navigational mode for the day, pulling on the riches of time, awakened in me yesterday, so that today the Calm settles in, and allows my persistence to embody a new mode of listening, and feeling currented by its nature, so that much can sit into its place. Air Seed of Water, Calm. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Earth Seed of Earth: Foundation

  "Earth Seed of Earth is the terminus of the involutionary chain & therefore the commencement point of the evolutionary chain, climbing back to the stars. The signal of this card is Start. New beginnings bring a fresh start. Mother Earth is the womb from which all our creations & projects can be born, for Terra Firma provides a secure foundation which, if carefully tended, can support a crop of projects.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Alchemy is magical, and inside this magic of today we begin painting once again, after 3 1/2 years. We say, Boo! to what scared us all inside and out. It started with the library saying no to another show, then the Pandemic, the isolation, and the loss of income. We have dug, paddled, hung, written, and shared our way back, and today, for the first time we begin to paint, and build a new foundation that cares not for why we stopped, and builds on our courage, our perseverance, immensely connected body of work of our lives that fed us what we needed. A new foundation begins, and I sing with the colors, and we sing with the colors, and the colors sing us into life. Earth Seed of Earth, Foundation. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Water Seed of Air: Effervescence

"Water Seed of Air, can be an effervescent combination. You must be fully aware of the potential in the moment & take advantage of the 'sparkling' nature. Nothing is as infectious as enthusiasm, & now is the time to prove it. Take a lesson from the fact that so few people are willing to exert themselves in an outgoing, lively way.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

 After the boldness of yesterday, I am starting to feel the enthusiasm that I need to begin in becoming the enthusiastic supporter of myself today. I will step forward and make a mark on the marks that I have made, to imprint my worthiness, to imprint my magicalness, because the magicalness of my profound will is the enthusiasm I must build from. Water Seed of Air, Effervescence. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Water Seed of Ether: Synergy

"Water Seed of Ether: Synergy, presages a coming cycle of enthusiasm followed by a temporary plateau (allowing recuperation & regrouping) & then a sudden growth spurt, ending with a conclusive settlement. What ever you can do or dream, you can. Boldness has Genius, Power, & Magic in it.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Boldness, it seems to come around a lot more lately, and it is not always my preferred language, although our art is bold and our home is bold. Boldness does not always pay off for me. I have a core voice, and it is strong, committed, and full of color, not always wanted every day in this world, so I feel a bit pushed around lately, because I have learned to hide away a bit and be kinder to myself. Bringing things together is fun, so I will boldly step out in the way it is needed by my Soul. Water Seed of Ether, Synergy. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

 

Ether Seed of Air, Logos, The Word

"A successful change of heart, circumstances, place, or perspective is dependent upon paying attention to details & planning carefully. It is necessary to sense your heart, listen to your feelings, & speak from deep inside.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas

 Moving the last few days my resistances, to speaking dearly and deeply from my heart, in ways I didn't even realize, so I feel a successful change of heart finally moving through me, and new answers embracing new ideas. Ether Seed of Air: Logos, The Word. ~ Raven Su,Sane, Clarity.

Water Seed of Ether: Synergy

 "Water Seed of Ether, presages a coming cycle of enthusiasm followed by a temporary plateau (allowing recuperation & regrouping) & then a sudden growth spurt, ending with a conclusive settlement.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas. "What ever you can do or dream, you can. Boldness has Genius, Power, & Magic in it.", J.W. Goethe.

Boldness, does it have a color, a note, an idea, a feeling, is it a place of pivotal? It seems to mark this morning, and I feel it zipping up all other potential, until it becomes the one, but I feel calmer, more solid, to its gesture of need, it carries an effervescence that pushes you up and over. Instead of feeling it is something that I must do, I feel this morning that is something that I am, and that is a key point of reference in the alchemical process. I am Bold, so I'll begin with Red. Water Seed of Ether, Synergy. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

Water Seed of Earth: Alliances

"Water nourishes Earth & Earth is Water's chalice. Water & Earth are lovers. Positive action is called for. Initiative is the initiation of Reality. Vigorously pursuing your aim will bring bonuses. It is 'on the cards' & 'in the cards' as an auspicious time favoring an unexpected relationship developing.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Setting up new spaces in my mind, that will allow the chalice of Earth to be poured into. All the challenges of this work I do must have a vessel to pour into. I must make a sense of Place inside of me for this vessel. This vessel must be able to hold this pouring Self, so then, I can feel safe in beginning to build my Fire, so the cauldron can churn allowances creating Alliances that move my alchemy into fruition. Water Seed of Earth, Alliances. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

 

Fire Seed of Fire: Resolve

"Fire Seed of Fire is the most primeval Element of all. Fire is a manifest archetype of creation, power, & birth. In the human sphere, Fire elicits 'burning passion' & aspiration for illumination. Fire Seed of Fire, is the alchemist's supreme tool & conundrum. Only by enthusiasm & resolve can a solution be reached. Resolve, dancing as a verb, allows you to solve the problem.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Sitting with maybe a morning routine could be limiting, I do it and whine, but in this I realize this creates the ability to be Fire Seed of Fire. This creates the upkeep of the cauldron, and makes it possible for the Resolve to happen. In the morning I must prepare my day, nurture my body, mind, and spirit for the resolves that I need for mastery. Fire Seed of Fire, Resolve. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.

 

Air Seed of Fire: Mutual Harmony

"Fire & Air are interdependent. Air fulfills itself by ever feeding Fire, & Fire is grateful. Success is contingent upon finding the bridge joining the enthusiastic doer with the idealistic conceiver. An initial phase of introspection will resolve into a condition of beneficial settlement.", Dr. John Mumford, Magical Tattwas.

Woke up this morning inside of this flow, even more heightened, could take in more of the vitality of this day and what it requires of me. Harmony between my beloved and I, and harmony in my fiery realms, making room for all of the day, not just part. Starting out, meditation and self-healing work, we do this together and on each other, and this helps keep the harmony, instead of volatility. We keep our harmony by recognizing and honoring the alchemy within ourselves and each other. Air Seed of Fire, Mutual Harmony. ~ Raven Su.Sane, Clarity.