ancestors, guardians, and guides

for my soul's dark imagination: ignus factuus  i'm pretty late (out of town last week) but i wanted to participate in Kym's latest challenge. she introduced us all (well, new to me) to the concept of ignus factuus -- the ghostly balls of white light reportedly seen in bogs or marshes at twilight or night time. and other times and places as well i suspect.

here i've imagined these balls of light as ancestors, guardians, and guides -- this young woman is dealing with some troubling things. and though she cannot see it, she is protected, guided, and loved dearly by these beings who will help her through this challenging time, and who never leave her, good times or bad.

images from retired mischief circus kits except the woman which is from designs by MANDN (mystical midnight melodies).

love to all.

tarot inspired

for sunday postcard art: tarot

i'm not very familiar with tarot, but once i was in a mystical/spiritual type store and there was a deck that was not a traditional tarot deck. the cards were beautiful illustrations and the invitation was to look at each card and listen to what its message might be for you. there were no words or traditional tarot prompts. so in the spirit of that deck, i offer these 5 cards, in hopes you will find an interesting message in each. 

images from a variety of sources current and vintage, from arthouse whimsy, designs by MANDN, itKuPiLLi, holliewood studios, and more.

love to all.