Somebody doesn't seem to tell the truth. If we are sure that it is not us who are doing the deceiving (for in that case; let's stop it and turn to honesty), we need to be on our guard for deceivers. Whenever we hear a story we do not completely believe, we need to ask ourselves who stands to benefit by the narrative that is presented. It might reveal the source and motivation of the story so we can make an informed decision if we believe it or not. And, the old saying 'if it seems to good to be true it usually is' can guide us as well. Let's not be fooled!

We know we have to end a troublesome situation but we are hesitant to do so. We fear the loss that comes with ending and we do not know what will come in it's place. However, this cast is not about how we feel about loss, this cast is about how we are going to walk away, how we are going about the process of ending this situation. It can feel difficult and stressful to let something go. We need to pull ourselves together and do what is necessary: leave trouble behind.

 For those of us who are confronted with a legal problem, beware. We might run into some serious trouble and if we don't plan our steps carefully we might find ourselves at the losing end. It is not decided yet so stay firm and defend you case without being unrealistic. 

Yesterday we had almost the same combination of coins as we see today with the exception of the dog (helping) turning into the wolf (challenging). So it is still about re-imagining  our future and having the guts to dream about it. This time with the extra acknowledgement that yes, this can be scary! And at the same time: no, this should stop not you! Do not be intimidated by the future, no matter how bleak it seams. We will have to deal with it one way or another, so we might as well give it our best shot!

"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly" - Langston Hughes.

In every situation there are two distinct positions we can occupy: either we look at it up close, maybe even from the inside, or we take a step back and observe the issue from a distance. The cast of today urges us to do just that: to detach ourselves from the situation we are in to gain a different perspective. So let us shift our position in order to find new input from there. 

The Sun in today's cast is the life-bringing energy that our planet lives of. It provides warmth, well-being and growth. A very positive cast; the sun shines down on all our endeavors and blesses them with a strong surge of energy. Even when we are at our lowest and life seems dark and unenjoyable, there will be light and warmth for us to help us through our plight. 

We are constantly re-inventing ourselves while keeping our gaze firmly fixed upon the future. In this strive for rejuvenation and growth we have a tendency to brush aside all experience and knowledge that our ancestors have to offer. But if we forget the lessons learned in our past, we might remake the mistakes of the past as well. So let's heed history, both our own personal history as well as human history as a whole. It has brought us where we are today and should guide us towards our future.

The Wise Man of today's Daily Cast is the personification of the old Greek wisdom 'know thyself'. If we care to get to know our deepest motivations; as we strive to bathe in our inner love and if we dare to confront our inner demons, only than we can hope to gain true wisdom. The Wise Man is here to guide us on that path. Let us take this path and enjoy the journey. After all, not only will this path stay with us for the rest or our life; it actually is our life!

We need to start anew. At least we have to think about how we want to shape our lives again. And although the Elf is usually the first to be excited about new beginnings, today he is not. This combination of coins can indicate that we need to take a break from worrying and planning ahead. Yes we have to figure out how to proceed from here but we do not have to decide today what we are going to do. We are allowed to take some time before we engage in a new chapter of our lives. 

Our ability to rule ourselves is infringed upon. Somehow we find ourselves in circumstances that takes our agency away. We are told to keep quiet and go along with what is happening. Even if we feel the need to fight the forces that are stocking against us, this is not the best day to do so. Better to lay low and go with the flow. Let us gather our strength until our time has come again.

Sometimes our ideas are dismissed by our surroundings as being mere fantasies and fairy tales. Sometimes we do a pretty good job dis-empowering us ourselves. Today we run the risk of doing just that, so let's make a resolve right here, right now; now matter how unusual the idea, we are going to take ourselves serious and take the time to look at our own creative processes without dismissing them right away. That in itself is a wholesome exercise for some of us!