Literature Clues: XVII the Star

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 28 May 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

allibee	28 May 2003
hehehe, DE, whatever you're on, I don't want any, LOLOL Okey Dokey. What card am I? "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy." Good Luck A.

Dark Eyes	29 May 2003
The high priestess???? :)

allibee	29 May 2003
No, good guess though. A.

allibee	29 May 2003
Is this too hard? Clue: The name of the poem is DESIDERATA A.

ihcoyc	29 May 2003
Quote: Originally posted by allibee "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. The Four of Swords? I've always liked this version better: Quote: Go placidly amid the noise and waste and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and placid persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself, and heed well their advice even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Whenever possible put people on hold. Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disenchantment and despite the changing fortunes of time there is always a big future in computer maintenance. You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here and whether you can hear it or not the universe is laughing behind your back. Remember Watergate. Strive at all times to fold, spindle and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help phone the FBI, they’ll know. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons close to you. That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth, the birds, the clean air, tuna, Taiwan and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. For a good time call 243-0382. Ask for Andy. Take heart amid the deepening gloom, that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your loss, it could only be worse in Toronto. You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here and whether or not the universe is laughing behind your back. Therefore, make peace with your God, whatever you conceive him to be: Hairy Thunderer or Cosmic Muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. Give up.

allibee	29 May 2003
ROFLMAO... Cosmic Muffin, snort, guffaw....I'm choking here that's sooo funny... but that's not the answer A.

DarkElectric	29 May 2003
OMG! Too funny! Now I can't concentrate on the game, all I can think of is Terry Pratchett, or Douglas Adams :) Here's the actual guess...The Hanged Man?

allibee	29 May 2003
Nope, soz.... It is a Major tho A.

DarkElectric	29 May 2003
Hmmm, the Desiderata was written by a monk, right? The Hermit?

allibee	29 May 2003
Popular misconception, LOL, Twas penned by Max Ehrmann in 1927 - A Lawyer cum Writer OK What is DESIDERATA Latin for?

allibee	29 May 2003
I'm beginning to wish I hadn't chosen this poem... I still hope one of you will get it, heheheh A.

gloria	29 May 2003
Strength?

Trogon	29 May 2003
Hmmm... difficult allibee.... But then, that's not really a huge surprise... I'm finding this version of the "What Card Am I" game to be quite a bit more difficult than the first one... well, more challenging anyway. Hmmmm.... my guess then; The Heirophant?

DarkElectric	29 May 2003
Of all the languages I barely speak, my Latin is the worst... Temperance?

allibee	29 May 2003
no, no and thrice no, LOL Let's see DESIDERATA translates as: Things desired ... not that hard, LOL So far ichoyc has been veeeeeeery close, plus there has been three more clues A.

Moongold	29 May 2003
Judgment?

Moongold	29 May 2003
Maybe Justice, except one expects, not desires....Allibee this is HARD...

Logiatrix	29 May 2003
The Star? :)

Moongold	29 May 2003
Lastly, all the desires in the WORLD :) This is my final call.....

allibee	29 May 2003
A Zillion STARS for Tauni :O), phew Is not The Star the Major 'wish' card? ***I'm beginning to wish I hadn't chosen this poem... I still hope one of you will get it, heheheh****** The poem divided up into seperate verses could have made a multitude of different cards, but there was only one overall card. The contemplation of the 4 Swords was very close, but look at the words of the poem again: "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what ****peace there may be in silence***** . As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. *****Speak your truth quietly**** and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, *****they are vexations to the spirit****. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. *****Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans*****. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But l*****let not this blind you to what virtue there is****; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. *****Be yourself*****. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. ******Nurture strength of spirit****** to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, *****be gentle with yourself****. *****You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here****** *****. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should*******. Therefore, *****be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be***** . And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, ******keep peace in your soul***** . With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; *****it is still a beautiful world******. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy." Over to you Tauni A.

Logiatrix	29 May 2003
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D WOO-HOOOOOOO!!! This is the first time I guessed correctly! I will have a new clue tonight... I am at work right now, but this eve I will be home, scouring my books for a delicious stumper! :)

ihcoyc	29 May 2003
Quote: Originally posted by allibee OK What is DESIDERATA Latin for? "Things that are hoped for" literally.

allibee	29 May 2003
Exactly!... things that are desired after or hoped for, are wishes

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