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November 18, 2011 – Restrictions

by Catherine

Today will see many delays and restrictions placed upon you. The 8 of Swords speaks of interference from internal and external influences, so while there are things beyond your control, there are plenty within it. Negative thinking, while hard to eradicate, can keep you in a holding pattern. Repeated failures only serve to reinforce what [...]

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Tarot Suit of Swords

by Catherine
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Element: Air Attributes: Active, male Season: Autumn Swords represent logic, the mind and your thoughts. They deal with problems and troubles, planning, communication, ideas, your intellect and how you use it.

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Waking the Dead

by Catherine

Double Agent, sea Captain, Royal Navy Master, Lothario and bankrupt – Captain Joseph Hynson lead a colourful and exciting life. Born in Maryland USA circa 1744, he died in London in 1817. Working secretly for both sides in the American War of Independence, Joseph stole 8 months worth of dispatches destined for the American Congress, and handed them to the British. His reward from the then Under-Secretary of State, William Eden, was £1,000 and a job with His Majesty’s Royal Navy.

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