Today's card: Temperance

After the purging experience of Death, it is necessary to rebuild and improve on that which has been left over. Now that old habits and beliefs are gone forever, new attitudes must be acquired to fill the gaps and make you whole again. This process of reconstruction and harmonization is shown by the card called Temperance. The verb "to temper" means to modify or strengthen by adding a new component to an existing substance or mixture, and this broad defintion can be applied to many areas of your life. But all applications of Temperance share the common theme of moderation and balance, culminating in the creation of a centered and well-rounded being. I've had a lot to think for the past two days about my writing, which hasn't been easy considering all the other things going on in it. I won't exactly say that my ideas are gone, but I'm starting to modify some of it. I talked today with a couple of students from the Art Department, and they showed me the works. Truly amazing! I'm considering contracting them.