The Ten of Cups is the Tarot Card of the Week for August 17 to 23, 2008. This card was drawn while mediating on events that are affecting the planet at the beginning of this time period. This card speaks of counting one's blessings, finding delight in everyday experiences, and feeling a renewed sense of balance and inner and outer harmony. It also speaks of mending rifts with family members, of opening new lines of communication, and offering support to others.

EVENTS SHAPING THIS WEEK'S ENERGY

• Tension between Russia and Georgia escalates


• Lunar eclipse and Aquarian Full Moon


• Olympics continue in Beijing, China


• US hunters claim to have found body of Bigfoot


• de Rothschild heiress threatens to ambush Obama


• Egyptian woman gives birth to septuplets (4 boys, 3 girls)


• Teen proves MSG stunts brain cell growth


• Bush threatens endangered species law


• Tropical storm Fay approaches Cuba and Florida Keys


• Hungry Ghost Month (China) in progress


• World Water Week Summit begins in Stockholm, Sweden


• Flooding continues in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand


• Naples, Italy struggles with trash crisis


• Mexican archeologists discovered maze of Mayan underground stone temples in caves


• Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell discusses UFOs, life on other words on Radio


• NASA responds to Edgar Mitchell's claim of extraterrestial life and discovery


• Wiltshire Crop Circle resembles Pi table

The Ten of Cups is viewed as a blessing when drawn in a reading: it symbolizes joy and peace, especially in the context of the family. With the chaotic tensions coupled with amazing discoveries that personify the energy of this week, we all need to view all other beings on this planet (and beyond?) as our Family. We need to all work together to protect our environment, our communities, and the goodness that resides deep within the hearts of each living being.