Temperance

Temperance is almost invariably depicted as a person pouring liquid from one receptacle into another. Historically, this was a standard symbol of the virtue temperance, one of the cardinal virtues, representing the dilution of wine with water. In many decks, the person is a winged person/angel, usually female or androgynous, and stands with one foot on water and one foot on land.

In addition to its literal meaning of temperance or moderation, the Temperance card is often interpreted as symbolizing the blending or synthesis of opposites. An influential tradition originating with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn associates Temperance with the astrological sign Sagittarius. It is also commonly associated with the letter ס (Samekh) in the Hebrew alphabet.

In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Sun in the background conceals a crown. That crown is the ego, who has died and is at the cusp of the adventures of the night.

I'm not sure what happened in the universe today, but it was a very good day.   It started when a smart and successful man and friend reminded me to find balance in this phase, as in all of life.  So in my case, I will do my best going after my goals, and accept what happens similarly, whether or not its the desired outcome... and don't get too excited or let down either way.  Ok, I have noticed some truth to this in life.  We all know that all can be changed in an instant because of things totally out of our control.  I am also pretty passionate with some things, and so I need to remind myself to live this advice.  At least I felt better.

Then, I got a call from the car rental company, that the insurance had authorized all payments.  This is a HUGE relief for me, although its just things going as they should.

In the mail, I also finally got my acceptance to Dutchess Community College, which has the one Organic Chemistry class of 16 seats.  There are now 4 seats left.  I will be there at 9 am tomorrow, with my transcripts, to register.  I hope there are not more than 4 people there to register for the class.  And I hope that I have no other hold ups, like having to wait for a later non-matriculated student registration or something.  And whatever happens, I will go with it...