The Star

 

Way up in the dark of night, one star glows and glimmers spectacularly. Ten smaller stars are scattered about, but the center star commands attention. This star is adorned with the colors of the rainbow, blending into one another. This gives the star an air of whole, healing energy. All colors are present, all colors are even, and they are contained safely within the star. All is as it should be.

The Star gives its light freely, without holding back. But it is also unassuming. The star draws attention quietly, with a sort of serene power. A beautiful, calming influence is present in this card. This star is a reminder that hope is present even in the darkest of nights.

The positioning of the bright star is near the top of the card, and the lines on the card draw our attention upward. The lines are sparser at the bottom of the card, and get darker and darker as they near the top, giving the visual effect that we are standing far below, looking up at this glowing beacon of hope.

There is a simplicity to the star. It isn’t weighed down with heavy symbolism or overwhelming imagery. After enduring the chaos of the Tower, we reach the peaceful, smooth reprieve of the Star.

Way up in the dark of night, one star glows and glimmers spectacularly. Ten smaller stars are scattered about, but the center star commands attention. This star is adorned with the colors of the rainbow, blending into one another. This gives the star an air of whole, healing energy. All colors are present, all colors are even, and they are contained safely within the star. All is as it should be.
The Star gives its light freely, without holding back. But it is also unassuming. The star draws attention quietly, with a sort of serene power. A beautiful, calming influence is present in this card. This star is a reminder that hope is present even in the darkest of nights.
The positioning of the bright star is near the top of the card, and the lines on the card draw our attention upward. The lines are sparser at the bottom of the card, and get darker and darker as they near the top, giving the visual effect that we are standing far below, looking up at this glowing beacon of hope.
As with many images in the Wild Unknown, there is a simplicity to the star. It isn’t weighed down with heavy symbolism or overwhelming imagery. After enduring the chaos of the Tower, we reach the peaceful, smooth reprieve of the Star.
- See more at: http://happyfishtarot.com/blog/the-star-wild-unknown-tarot-card-meanings/#sthash.UibyKXoK.dpuf

Way up in the dark of night, one star glows and glimmers spectacularly. Ten smaller stars are scattered about, but the center star commands attention. This star is adorned with the colors of the rainbow, blending into one another. This gives the star an air of whole, healing energy. All colors are present, all colors are even, and they are contained safely within the star. All is as it should be.
The Star gives its light freely, without holding back. But it is also unassuming. The star draws attention quietly, with a sort of serene power. A beautiful, calming influence is present in this card. This star is a reminder that hope is present even in the darkest of nights.
The positioning of the bright star is near the top of the card, and the lines on the card draw our attention upward. The lines are sparser at the bottom of the card, and get darker and darker as they near the top, giving the visual effect that we are standing far below, looking up at this glowing beacon of hope.
As with many images in the Wild Unknown, there is a simplicity to the star. It isn’t weighed down with heavy symbolism or overwhelming imagery. After enduring the chaos of the Tower, we reach the peaceful, smooth reprieve of the Star.
- See more at: http://happyfishtarot.com/blog/the-star-wild-unknown-tarot-card-meanings/#sthash.UibyKXoK.dpuf

Way up in the dark of night, one star glows and glimmers spectacularly. Ten smaller stars are scattered about, but the center star commands attention. This star is adorned with the colors of the rainbow, blending into one another. This gives the star an air of whole, healing energy. All colors are present, all colors are even, and they are contained safely within the star. All is as it should be.
The Star gives its light freely, without holding back. But it is also unassuming. The star draws attention quietly, with a sort of serene power. A beautiful, calming influence is present in this card. This star is a reminder that hope is present even in the darkest of nights.
The positioning of the bright star is near the top of the card, and the lines on the card draw our attention upward. The lines are sparser at the bottom of the card, and get darker and darker as they near the top, giving the visual effect that we are standing far below, looking up at this glowing beacon of hope.
As with many images in the Wild Unknown, there is a simplicity to the star. It isn’t weighed down with heavy symbolism or overwhelming imagery. After enduring the chaos of the Tower, we reach the peaceful, smooth reprieve of the Star.
- See more at: http://happyfishtarot.com/blog/the-star-wild-unknown-tarot-card-meanings/#sthash.UibyKXoK.dpuf

Way up in the dark of night, one star glows and glimmers spectacularly. Ten smaller stars are scattered about, but the center star commands attention. This star is adorned with the colors of the rainbow, blending into one another. This gives the star an air of whole, healing energy. All colors are present, all colors are even, and they are contained safely within the star. All is as it should be.
The Star gives its light freely, without holding back. But it is also unassuming. The star draws attention quietly, with a sort of serene power. A beautiful, calming influence is present in this card. This star is a reminder that hope is present even in the darkest of nights.
The positioning of the bright star is near the top of the card, and the lines on the card draw our attention upward. The lines are sparser at the bottom of the card, and get darker and darker as they near the top, giving the visual effect that we are standing far below, looking up at this glowing beacon of hope.
As with many images in the Wild Unknown, there is a simplicity to the star. It isn’t weighed down with heavy symbolism or overwhelming imagery. After enduring the chaos of the Tower, we reach the peaceful, smooth reprieve of the Star.
- See more at: http://happyfishtarot.com/blog/the-star-wild-unknown-tarot-card-meanings/#sthash.UibyKXoK.dpuf

Feliz Ano Nuevo

FIESTA EN MERIDA

Three of cups

Day Breaks Over Merida

Fundacion de Artistas

In April, after an extensive renovation, the Fundacion de Artistas opened its doors on Calle 55.  

Marcela Diaz, a local artist we meet earlier in the week,

had the first exhibition in the space.

The current show is Californian artist, James Brown.

A pianist in the courtyard played one of my favorites,

Clair de Lune

as I strolled the tiled galleries.

Four of Pentacles

Day Tripping

Hacienda San Jose

Izamal
A walled yellow city
Official Pueblo Magico
Residence of Franciscian convent built on Mayan ruins

Behind the Unassuming facades of Merida

Our magnificent house inspired a leisurely morning around the kitchen table.

Conversations meandered.

We mastered the espresso machine, and grazed on papaya, eggs, and avocado.

In the late afternoon heat we ventured out to Coqui Coqui and Santa Lucia Square.  

Several times, Google maps lead us astray, but we didn't care.

A late lunch followed by a walk to an art gallery whose hours of operation had already passed.

We returned home wilted, but happy.

The plan was to unwind by the pool, go to the market and eat dinner at home.

That all changed when I got a text from John.

Lucky us, our rental house has come with an ambassador to Merida.

He invited us to a party in a home that was recently featured in Architectural Digest.

Without hesitation I replied, "We'd love to go."

He picked us up wearing a Moroccan Jellaba and matching midnight blue Babouche slippers.

The door to an unassuming late19th century house near the main square

opened to an expansive 5500 square foot residence.

The owners, decorators who own a store in LA,

successfully mixed Spanish Colonial splendor with whimsical International style.

The guests were as eclectic and inviting as the interior.

I chatted with a women who just closed on a house that afternoon.

In a year, when construction is completed, she and her husband will move there permanently

and sell their house in LA.

We later realized we're neighbors and I routinely hike by her house in Beachwood Canyon.

Under the rising moon, and Orion's belt the world felt both small and expansive.

Coqui Coqui

Two of Wands

The Streets of Merida